PeanutPunch33
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He's a stud. Great bat. He's a plug and play DH with upside as a catcher. Wish the Cubs had a spot for him but they are already very lefty heavy.
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I didn't realize he was that good against lefties. That would be a very shrewd move.
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IMO, we should have been too. Maybe they can still snag a better 1st base platoon for Busch?
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To me though, both Ranger and Sanchez are on a different level than what we have in the rotation. If the Cubs get Gore though, that would make us very Phillies-like.
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It's not a unique problem, but that's what made the opportunity so unique to me. They could have truly trotted out a super team offensively. Like I mentioned I'm just scared of the Phillies and all those lefties. In that scenario, Busch is probably hitting the bench - so they could have used another guy with some pop
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His power, plays in October though. Like if the Cubs played a best of 7 in October, your expectation would be that Suarez would hit at least 1 or 2 home runs in that series right? Would you have the same expectation for the rookie?
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If the Cubs think Cade's changeup is for real than I wouldn't make that trade, even for Gore. Cade has a chance to be even better than Gore down the line. However - the Nats can take Caissie++ for Gore.
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That's undoubtedly true, but his profile is the type that can have massive success in the playoffs. Nobody wants to pitch to a guy that can put one in the seats when the bases are loaded and there are 2 outs in the 6th inning. That potential walk or home run compared to a ground out to 2nd base can change the entire series. If Shaw struggles in the playoffs, most of us will say or think "yeah well, he's a rookie and that was expected". But with Eugenio, it raises the bar. We'd all expect him to perform
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Between Swanson and Nico though, the Cubs have plenty of guys right now that get most of their value from their defense and base running. Suarez would have diversified the lineup a bit.
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That is true. He is certainly good at scouting, drafting and developing. But some of these trades are so mind boggling. He has too much of a gamblers mentality.
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I don't think I am personally. He's a 2x all-star having a career year and the commitment would have been short term. And this year, he's a potential 5 WAR player on pace for 140+ OPS+, on pace for 45-50 bombs. He's also played for less teams than Juan Soto has - so I don't think him 'bouncing around' is indicative of his talent level. I don't think he's a superstar or anything and surely not a guy I'd extend - but he's on a different level than Shaw. Shaw will be lucky to have 1 future season where he hits 40 bombs with a .900 OPS and produces a 5 WAR season
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I know this move probably makes the Cubs better but damn, I really don't want to lose Amaya. His breakout is for real. Especially for a rental like Cease.
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AJ Preller has the patience of a toddler. If that team had a better GM, they would have sucked for 1 year in order to have James Wood, CJ Abrams and Mackenzie Gore for the next 6 or 7. I mean, mercy. Jed looks like GM of the year next to that guy
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I really hope the Cubs get Sandy. He's been dominant in his last 2 starts and starting to look more and more like the guy that was a top 5 pitcher in baseball a few years back. He also adds a totally different dimension to this rotation - a guy with great velocity and pure "stuff"
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I agree, there is no chance the Cubs should dip into any major league piece that is actively contributing at an above average level. Let the Padres try to outsmart everyone - Cubs have a strong enough farm system where they can get it done without going crazy
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I've seen the idea floated around the fanbase on X, and also this article. https://cubbiescrib.com/shocking-cubs-trade-buzz-could-send-one-of-their-best-players-packing-01k0yma6daa8 I also believe I saw a similar article posted on the home page here at NSBB.
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If the Cubs trade Suzuki to get Cease I'll be horsefeathers livid
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Well the Cubs already have a top 3 offense in baseball and adding a guy that will hit over 45+ HRs - I think that makes a huge difference. The only part of this offense that looks average at times is against LHP - Suarez would have made a big difference there. I think Suarez helps a lot in the playoffs. Like to me, there is a massive difference between Shaw getting 20-25 ABs in a playoff series against the Phillies or Dodgers vs Suarez taking those ABs. And that can be the difference between a win and loss. Hopefully Shaw has turned a corner with his recent success and it becomes a moot point.
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Padres got Mason Miller LOL wow
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I'm sure it'll be a fine move but I can't really get excited about a guy like Castro or Moncada when Suarez was available. That would have made this offense unstoppable. It seems like they will at least make a big pitching move though.
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*sigh* can't wait to watch this team struggle vs Ranger Suarez and Cristopher Sanchez in the playoffs because they put all their faith into a rookie. I wonder if Michael Busch will even start a single one of those games
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7/30 - Cubs Trade Deadline Rumors & Discussion
PeanutPunch33 replied to Outshined_One's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I'm just tired of the Carson Kelly/PCA cleanup hitter duo. I think a guy like Suarez lengthens the lineup even more. I know the Cubs have a great lineup already and it's a bit of a luxury but... they need to brace themselves for the real possibility that they might run into that excellent Phillies team in the playoffs. With all that great starting pitching, especially from the left side, a guy like Suarez can change the game with one swing. I'm not there yet with Shaw, even though he's been really good lately. -
7/30 - Cubs Trade Deadline Rumors & Discussion
PeanutPunch33 replied to Outshined_One's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Bargain Bin Jed? Lol. Jk. Decent move for a guy that can fill some innings in August and September -
7/30 - Cubs Trade Deadline Rumors & Discussion
PeanutPunch33 replied to Outshined_One's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
100% agree. Suarez is having his best season as a pro, a minor slump isn't enough reason for me not to want a guy who will hit 50+ HR and can slide into the cleanup spot seamlessly, crush LHP, comes up clutch, and who has playoff experience (and played well in those games). Worth mentioning that he has also destroyed the baseball at Wrigley Field in his career. He has more HR at Wrigley than any other visiting park -
That makes sense. As long as they get "their guy", I can continue being patient. I personally hope it's Alcantara + Kelly, or swing for the fences in Ryan.
