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Even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes - but I hope not - I'm just not bullish on Gallen.
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It makes sense to me, but not sure it makes sense to them. I hope so though.
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Really? What makes you think this? I think at first the excuse was Covid and of recent years the upcoming CBA and impending work stoppage as reasons not to exceed the first level and I fully expect that they will stick with that whether it is a legit reason or not it's how they are operating now. Will that change after the new collective bargaining agreement, or will this be their M.O. even after that? Time will tell.
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Yeah, I don't hate it we have roster spots to fill and bench depths is a definite need. But by itself it does not move the needle much and we are all waiting for a move that will. I kinda treat this like college football recruiting - no need to fret and live and die with each rumor until it's over then you can reasonably judge how it all went.
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Would it be reasonable to day we marginally improved our back up first baseman at a lower cost. We need to start filling bench spots our 40 man is still well below 40 correct?
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Yes, to your point above, I am of this opinion, I'd rather play for the high ceiling than the high floor here. I understand those who would push for the safer of the two, but I'm about tired of that.
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I respect that opinion - and if we do end up with him I hope your are correct. I just don't like where he seems to be trending. For me to much hoping involved for the money he would require.
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There's an old saying in sports - it's not the guys you don't get that kill you - it's the one's you get that aren't good (or at least not anymore) that kill you. For me at least Gallen would be in that category Don't sign and SP just to sign one.
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Of course, I believe they have more data and knowledge (or should anyway) to determine who is better than I do, if that is the only criteria they are using. But as we know value is a huge part of their process, and to what percentage that (value) weighs in, I'm not completely sure but I think many of us here think it to be more than we would like it to at least vs. comparative projected performance.
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I would say he better than just a nice year, I think he had a very good year. But I have little confidence he will replicate it - bullpen volatility being what it is and his age as you reference. Hope I'm wrong. Honestly I'd have rather kept Pomeranz. His stuff was electric late in the year.
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I do think they really like Bregman, and project him to age well. I think the interest in a vacuum is genuine. I just have next to zero faith that if it comes to a bidding war with anyone for him they won't call or raise. So in the end the interest is pretty meaningless.
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Exactly - what makes anyone think Jed/Tom are going to outbid anyone for anyone of significance? I mean if they ever do I'll be the first to pass out.
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I can agree - to some extent - I can make several I think reasonable arguments against long contracts - but it's very nuanced and relative and not all long term contracts are bad - but I see your point, both can be stupid. But if you are the Cubs IMHO one is more stupid than the other.
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I think we're all exasperated by "involved" because that really means nothing. If and when the price tag or years get up there - we'll bail. I can deal much better with the years restriction, for me it's the ridiculous self imposed barrier of the first level of the luxury tax. It's VERY frustrating to me that this is an impediment year after year, because we all know it should not be. I know it's understood - so we all discuss things based on this being the reality, but it's still ridiculous and tiring.
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Chicago Cubs Have "Renewed Interest" In Alex Bregman
CubUgly replied to Matthew Lenz's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Me too. I mean does anyone really believe if the price gets near where it was last year the Cubs won't do the same thing they did last year Re: Bregman. I don't. -
Cubs Interested In Third Baseman Eugenio Suarez
CubUgly replied to Matthew Lenz's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I agree Bertz. Hell, Shaw was better than him in every phase of the game the last two months of the season. I think his hot streak early in the year this past season will prove to be far more the exception than the norm moving forward. I have little confidence he can duplicate that going on 35. -
Passan's follow up was like the scolding of a child.....and perfect.
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He's so bad, he really needs to quit trying to be in the breaking news business.
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We need to quit worrying about holding the $ for mid season - as we saw last year that don't always work out and you may not be in contention when the time comes if you don't address needs before the season starts. I know the reality of how the Cubs have chosen to do business....and i don't like it, but they are going to do it so just need to do it smarter.
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Reading comprehension -5.....sorry 🙂
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Agreed, he'll have to adjust and not just hope the velocity ticks back up to where it was. I hope he figures it out I love Shota and the fun he seems to have when it's working. I would be great for us all if he gets it back going.
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Good points - soooo much volatility from year to year with relievers. Who would not have wanted Tanner Scott and Yates last year based on their 2024 seasons - hell the Cubs wanted Scott enough to offer him a 4-year deal that when you get down to it was as good or better than what the Dodgers offered in practical terms.
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Cubs 2025 Season Review/Offseason Preview Thread
CubUgly replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Agreed, I really do believe Mo Baller will hit, but not so sure about the power or if he can ever be anything but a DH. Less certain about Cassie being able to consistently hit at this level. I really think just rolling it back out with Mo and Cassie added is borderline negligence. I agree we need to add some slug with more certainty in addition to pitching. -
There was never a world in which we were going to match any team willing to pay $40 million a year or more for Tucker. I get the "it's not my money and you have it why not spend it" crowd as far as the Cubs front office goes and frustration with the frugalness, but that was never going to happen and honestly I'm o.k. with it in the sense that I don't think it would be a good move for the long term and maybe even the short term. Tuck was honestly below average in the field last year, he's showing signs of a guy who may not age well and for whom even seemingly minor injuries can get him off track for long periods.....and someone is going to give him 10 or 11 years...or hell even 8? It's much more not wanting to block that roster spot for that long than anything else for me. I'd tend to agree about the preference to spread that money out but the Cubs have shown time again money they have saved here is not always spent there. See Bellinger savings.
