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How can anyone vote for anything other than a starting pitcher as the Cubs #1 need?
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Cubs can get this one. Skenes has not been dominate against the Cubs. He has one quality start against them in 5 appearances and never worked into the 7th. They can wait him out and let him throw a lot of pitches. If they can get him out early enough they can also get to their pen. We need Cade to throw a good game and show why he was a top 50 prospect. But the Cubs can definitely win this one.
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I’m not sure “you want one or two” is totally accurate. I think it is more, it is fine if you have a few free swingers, especially if they can hit a ball out of the zone with authority. But I don’t think you actively look for a guy who swings at everything because you think your team needs one. PCA is one and he is good at it. Don’t try changing him.
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Maybe Bill North? He and Monday were on the same team briefly in early 70’s.
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This was my thought as well. However, to the question of what has Pressly done to warrant the closer role again, he has done something like 13 appearances without giving up a run. His strike out rate has increased. His FB velocity has gone up over 2mph and he has pitched very well. Even innings where guys have gotten on have been mainly with ground balls that found holes. While I do not think he is now the official closer again, I think Counsel really wanted Palencia for the better part of the line up, I do think he has earned his place in the circle of trust.
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I like Horton too, but there is an issue with innings. If you want Horton late in the season they need to limit him a little. And Brown also needs to limit his innings a bit, even if you or I like him.
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Do you really want 8 more starts from Brown, Horton or Rea? I mean, no, it isn’t super urgent. But the sooner they get a solid starting pitcher the better. Even with Imanaga back, it would be him, Boyd, Taillon and and whoever they trade for taking 4 of the 5 spots.
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Heaney isn’t bad. Wind blowing in. I doubt they pound him but i do expect a win. I think a lot of people expect way more than what is reality. They don’t have to dominate, just won. But Heaney isn’t bad.
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Me too.
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Cubs (Rea) vs Phillies (Abel): 6/10/25, 5:45pm
Rcal10 replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
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I really don’t think Turner’s spot will be taken away. But I agree with everything else. It won’t be the same bench come September, but I think Turner and the back up catcher are safe. As you said, the minor league system and/or a trade later will be who replaces Berti and/or Brujan. It is just not that urgent a need.
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Turner isn’t going away. It has been mentioned numerous times by several players, coaches and even the FO what a great teammate and presence Turner is in the team. Releasing him would upset the team chemistry and frankly he isn’t playing that poorly to be released. I am fine with that. But that doesn’t mean they can’t add Burger for Berti. With Shaw and Nico the Cubs could move guys around to give everyone a day off, every so often, and get AB for Burger at 3rd when they do sit a middle infielder. And still have Turner. That said, I don’t think the focus is going to be on the bench. I think it is being overblown here as some major need. If Long or any other guy at AAA is worthy of a spot on the bench it will come after the minor league season. So they can give them a full year there but still have them for the playoffs. I don’t think you will see both Berti and Brujan on the bench come playoff time. One will be replaced by another bat, whether through a trade or a promotion AFTER the minor league season ends.
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Both are coming back to reality. Neither is a bad team. But neither is a high 80 win team either.
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Cubs lost 2 of 3 in Philly and gained a game on the Cardinals. Also stayed the same with Milwaukee who were at home against the Braves. So all is not too bad.
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Also, counting today, since Shaw has come back (21 games) Turner, Brujan and Berti have had 40 PA. Of those 40, Turner (who they are not replacing) had 31 of them. So we are talking about 9 PA from Berti and Brujan in that time. Sure, if they were better maybe they would have a few more. But with the DH the bench becomes less important.
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Since Shaw has come back how many AB has the trio of Turner, Berti and Brujan had? I don’t know how to see stats of all teams bench, but I did take a look at the Yankees bench. I don’t see it any better than the Cubs. I agree they can upgrade for either Brujan or Berti. I just don’t think it will be nearly as big a deal as getting a solid starting pitcher. And, if they didn’t get someone for the bench it wouldn’t upset me all too much. Again, there isn’t much out there.
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Yep. 7-0 and got swept
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It doesn’t. But since we are revisiting the Cubs series up until now, they also took 2 of 3 from the Rangers when the Rangers were 8-2 coming into the series. But since they are now under 500 apparently that doesn’t count as a good series win.
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But that’s the thing. If it shouldn’t be that hard to upgrade the bench why do so many teams have terrible benches. I am just not sure it is as easy or as warranted as you suggest. Yes, I would love to add a solid bat. But to me all rhe resurces need to go to pitching. If they can get a guy cheap who can hit a bit, great. I just don’t think it is as easy as you suggest.
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Ballgame!
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Not an easy catch BUT Tucker has to catch that one.
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You have been suggesting upgrading the bench for years. But never give us an example of who they should go after and at what cost. Who are they going to get for the 100 AB they have for him? They are not cutting Turner and they have to have a back up catcher. So what infielder/outfieler can they get? How many teams have this random stud bench bat? Jed basically said he likes the offense. He will be working on pitching.
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I’m actually not a fan of it either. But very average is a guy who is a starting pitcher in the majors. #4 guy on a decent team. I think a stat for QS is ok to have. But is should probably be either 6 innings and 2 runs or 3 runs in 7 innings. Regardless, he isn’t getting a QS anyway. Kyle made sure of that.
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Cubs (Rea) vs Phillies (Abel): 6/10/25, 5:45pm
Rcal10 replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
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I am sure Alcantara would be a better option. The problem is I think the Cubs want to get him AB. He won’t get them on the bench in the majors.
