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  1. JBears79
    I think hes gonna age well too. I like this contract. Cant be upset about it and hope Nico ages and is a Cub lifer.
  2. JBears79
    Personally i like how our roster construction looks right now. We should have at least above average D for the rest of the decade and hopefully a cheap, above average pitching staff. Fill in the gaps with some power bats in the corners whether via trade or OF breakouts from Alcantara or Conrad and we are looking really good for the present and future. Jed really earned some praise and goodwill from me this offseason. This is a high upside team with a lot of flexibility for the future imo.
  3. JBears79
    Love it. I think hes gonna age really well and he deserves it. Happy our core is set for the rest of the decade. Now we fill it in in the corner OF with some power over the next couple years. I think we probably need to extend one of Suzuki and Happ as well if Alcantara or Conrad dont break out like we all hope they do this season.
  4. JBears79
    Rather they be extra cautious right now then not.
  5. JBears79
    Loving the bounce back from Snell. He was terrible to end the year for a guy who should be a quick mover in the system. Will be watching him closely this season.
  6. JBears79
    Got high hopes for Carlson this year. Hoping he pans out.
  7. JBears79
    If they are really aggressive, I could see him landing a similar deal to Bobby Witt Jr. Less money of course but they are similar players in that they premium positions and both are 5 tool players with best player in the MLB ceilings. Merrill is probably the better comp but just sayin the market has changed a little bit.
  8. JBears79
    Nice! Extend Nico now.
  9. JBears79
    Are we sure its not just them moving him to the 60 day because hes not completely recovered from last season yet or is it a new injury?
  10. JBears79
    Surprised fangraphs likes the Pirates so much. I think they are a little underrated but I dont see them being that much better than last season even if Konnor Griffin comes up and lights the league on fire.
  11. JBears79
    Carlson is the right choice. There is still a good hitter there imo. He had a good spring too.
  12. JBears79
    Im gonna be honest, I'm expecting a dominant year out of him. I think he's that good.
  13. JBears79
    I remember the biggest thing that made me hate the pick when he was drafted was that he couldnt throw strikes. The stuff looked dominant but he was wild. The strides that he has made in that department are very encouraging to the point where I see at least a number 3 starter but I'm pretty optimistic that he is going to keep improving this season and will considerably raise his ceiling. The secondaries clearly need some work but man, this guy just looks like a TOR starter. Having Wiggins, Horton and Cabrera potentially anchoring our rotation for the next few years is exciting.
  14. JBears79
    I think he's a big leaguer but maybe not for the Cubs. Would love to find a way to get the bat into the lineup this year but I dont see too many opportunities at the moment. I think hes trade bait at the deadline.
  15. JBears79
    Its not necessarily his athleticism, more his defensive capabilities. Definitely can change as development occurs so I'm not writing him off or anything in the defensive realm and he's just a COF either way imo. I'm hoping Conrad is blocking him in RF in the future haha. I think he will be the better fit there long term.
  16. JBears79
    I think he ends up in LF long term but the bat is exciting. The system needs more power and he has a lot of that.
  17. JBears79
    Rojas has been very impressive this spring. Really beginning to wonder if ive been too low on him going into the year. Yeah, I get it, its spring training but he looks really good.
  18. JBears79
    He's always reminded me of a Chris Taylor type with significantly less power. Maybe that power will grow as he continues to enter his prime years but I do love the contact rates. I feel like the Cubs still see him as a cheap super utility type in the future. I dont see a starter but a valuable bench piece long term if he hits that outcome. Like you said I love the swing change too. Maybe that will unlock some in game power this year.
  19. JBears79
    I agree with you but all he needs to do for me to not worry this season is keep his numbers close to his career line and eat innings. Hes a solid pitcher. I would be surprised if hes holding back some effort since he is going to be in the WBC and hes just trying to get the arm loose for the season and being conservative with his approach to ramping up.
  20. JBears79
    Hoping for a Cruz breakout this year. I need a low level guy to replace Christian Hernandez now. He needs to stay healthy this season and I can see him having a big developmental year this year.
  21. JBears79
    Id like to have Conforto on the bench because of the power. Not expecting much out of him though. Could go either way on McCormick or Carlson.
  22. JBears79
    Cabada kinda feels like one of those guys who could have elite plate discipline. Really excited to see what he can do this year. I know I keep talking about him but hes exciting. I think Jason's placing of him is right where I would put him as well. I think he will be pushing for top 10 this season. Big fan of Southisene. His offensive style reminds me of the IF version of Kepley for the Cubs right now (lazy comp I know) . Hope he put on some muscle this offseason and the power starts to show up.
  23. JBears79
    Anyone on University of Arizona's roster worth watching this year? Usually I'm up to date on their guys but I havent paid as much attention this year to who they have. Trying to get to a few of their games in March.
  24. JBears79
    That's a good point. I'm wondering if it will affect a lot of high schoolers as well. I imagine a lot of them will be leaning college ball at this point with the CBA uncertainty. Plus I expect the NIL impact on the draft to increase this year too.
  25. JBears79
    I think they view Mo Baller's bat as special. All the reports we have read throughout the past couple years have indicated that they are hesitant to move him in any deal. Plus, if we dont extend Seiya we can replace the DH spot for cheap in the long term with him.
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