PeanutPunch33
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great defense
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that's a horsefeathers strike
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need Cade to have a huge outing
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Question of the week: name your trade candidate
PeanutPunch33 replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Ryan and Gore get an A if they pull that off. If they get Suarez and either Kelly or Gallen, I'd give that an A- too. Any scenario where they trade major piece(s) to get a closer like Clase, gets a C or D for me. I'd rather commit the big resources to a starter and go bargain shopping for BP help, then the other way around. I hope they come away with Sandy Alcantara, Suarez, and a decent reliever like Garrett Whitlock. That would get an A+ for me. Addresses every need and they can possibly pull it off without giving up Owen. -
I'd get onboard with Cabrera pretty quickly but he's just not my #1 or even my #3 option. I do recognize that he has elite stuff though and is still young enough to develop into something better than what he's shown to date. As you mentioned, it'll come down to cost. The last time I checked Owen was ranked between 50 and 60 as a top prospect and I personally wouldn't trade him for Cabrera, let alone adding any other piece. And that's surely where that conversation begins for Miami. Although, if they can make that deal for 2 guys that aren't Caissie and Wiggins, I'd have much more an appetite for Cabrera. I view him as a bit of a project still. From my perspective, they need a guy that they'd feel comfortable giving the ball too in a game 3 on the road in a hostile environment. Cabrera is a massive risk. I can easily see a scenario where he throws 5 walks and leaves in the 4th inning in that game. But like I said I recognize the upside is great.
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But he’s a switch hitter!
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It’s not about Cabrera vs Assad, it’s about Cabrera vs what else they can get for him with those assets. I just used Javier as an example to show this isn’t some ace they would be getting. I personally wouldn’t want them to pay an ace’s price tag for a guy who I’m not sure will ever be an ace. If anything I’d be more inclined to get Sandy. There’s a strong track record there and somebody will fix him. And if it’s the Cubs that do, they have a top 10 pitcher in baseball for 2.5 years
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I'm just sad the Cubs can't get some runs and make it a competitive game. If this was a 6-3 game right now I'd have confidence they'd find a way. 6-0 just seems like asking for a miracle
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I hope I don't have to watch him in LF next season. They need to find a way to get rid of him
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They should bench Happ until he agrees to waive that no trade clause
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Swinging at the first pitch when the guy before was walked on 4 pitches is wild work. Although, he just missed it
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Never seen Shota get hit so hard and it happened against the white sox of all teams
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Cabrera ERA+ since ‘23: 111, 87, 124 Assad: 140, 107 and a lost year from injury (although he was at 136 in 2022). the WAR and FIP is mostly similar. it doesn’t feel like enough of an upgrade for me personally. Great stuff but bad command.
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Anybody that wants Edward Cabrera - I challenge you to pull up his baseball reference page, then pull up Javier Assad's, and see who's been the better player since 2023 when healthy. Is that the guy you want to trade 3 great prospects for?
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Miami up 4-1 on Milwaukee in the 7th, with a chance to get another run. Barring a miracle from Milwaukee, Cubs could move into a tie with a win tonight.
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Yeah, that is true. Weird year in terms of the lack of trades.
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This is why waiting until the last minute of the deadline to make trades is dumb. There are guys that could have contributed immensely this last month or so
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Why let Rea face him for a 3rd time
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The catchers this year have been a pleasant surprise
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Embarrassing
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This is a joke
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This feels like a nightmare
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Ben brown horsefeathers garbage
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Love to see a young player making adjustments. I thought maybe he could benefit from watching a vet for half a season but he is now taking that next step regardless. Amazing progress
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This is about to get a whole lot fun if he starts hitting
