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Probably because of how bad the Nats were against left handed pitching, is why Shota is going 3rd.
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So cubs. Put them on TV when the NCAA has all their league championship games on. Don’t put them on during the week when there is absolutely nothing else on.
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You may love Happ, but you grossly undervalue him. The man has had a WAR of between 3.5-4 the last 4 years. He has been consistently very good. Referring to him as above average and not quite special and then as a very good role player a team needs does not sound like you value him for what he is. Then to further your comments, suggesting “significant” drop off in his productivity doesn’t not sound like someone who likes a player. I get you made a “bold” prediction. But typically predicting someone will go bad is not a sign of love of a player.
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Super weird prediction and really hope that doesn’t happen.
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Solid pitching line. Any word on velo and if he was using a 3rd pitch?
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But the ‘26 draft hasn’t happened yet. Hard to complain about it until it happens. We are talking about the off season to this point.
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Actually the topic was complaining about the off season and how it didn’t make the Bears better. So the answer to draft better doesn’t pertain to that discussion. I do agree they need to draft better. But last year they did have a very good draft. Maybe that becomes the norm with a new staff giving input. The only way the off season could have been good is if the Bears did restructure deals. But the FO doesn’t really have control over that if ownership is not willing to do it, or if they are broke. And really all that does it push the money problems down the road to, possibly, when they have to work on a contract for Caleb. So all Poles can do is work with what he has. And while I am not happy about not getting a major upgrade anywhere, I do think they got guys they, at least, feel are better than what they had. With the price of what guys they lost went for, if the Bears really wanted them they could have had them. So they must think they upgraded, defensively.
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Of late, the Bears draft was voted the best in the NFL. And the discussion was about the off season.
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Doesn’t restructuring deals just kick the can down the road for payroll issues later? Like when they need to sign Caleb and Rome, Loveland and Burden. Besides that, the FO doesn’t control the purse strings. So if the bears are broke or simply the McCaskey’s don’t want to spend the money, really what can Piles do?
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But how were they going to add anyone substantial in FA with being so close to the cap. They had to trade Moore just to clear some money. Had to let Edmunds go to create more. And even then, they couldn’t add top guys like Hendrickson or the center from Baltimore. Honestly, you are down on what they did, but what could they have done? Brought the gang back? I think they are better right now than they were last year at this same time. Between guys possibly staying healthy and others taking the next step, this is a good team. I agree with you that the schedule will be harder next year. I also agree they won a few games last year where they got lucky. I also agree you can’t count on the draft to fill holes like it did last year. But really what could they have done?🤷 It will be hard to win 11 games again next year. But this FA period wouldn’t change that, regardless of what they did.
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With the contracts the guys leaving are signing, I don’t believe the Bears would agree with you on getting worse at positions. They very well could have kept both safeties had they wanted to, and they could have kept Wright. I think the LB they brought in is better than the one they let go. They are worse on the line but that is because of an injury ending Ozzy’s year and an unexpected retirement. And actually IF Jones and the other tackle they brought in are healthy I am not sure they are worse at tackle. Plus they have a draft to improve. They are better right now then they were last year at this time. And Caleb, Loveland and Burden should all improve. I am not too worried about them losing guys from the defense last year, considering it was bad. Maybe, or probably, the defense will be better by replacing those guys and hopefully having more health this year.
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I think Mo is the DH and the bench ends up Shaw, Carlson, Conforto and Amaya/Kelly. I am fine with that. If Busch goes down for any time they bring Long up. Or maybe Austin comes back. With this team they could actually put 6 lefties in a line up if they face a heavy split guy. Mo can catch, Conforto can DH and Carlson can play right. I, too, would like to see Mo catch 20+ games this year.
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Yep, they were celebrating because they thought they were in the next round already.
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Big difference between being smart and being baseball smart. I get what you are saying about Shaw, personally. But he did learn 3rd base very quickly. He does appear to have a high baseball IQ. Yes, day to day life he is easily fooled and not very smart. But that isn’t the same as baseball.
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But if Mexico and Italy go extra innings and Mexico wins while scoring 5, Italy goes as long as the winning run comes after one out in extras. Crazy way to determine who wins a tie breaker, but they go by runs allowed versus outs gotten, between 3 tied teams. USA has given up 11 runs and gotten 54 outs. So far Italy has given up 6 runs with 27 outs. Mexico is the home team. So if they are winning after the top of the 9th and have 5 runs, Italy will have given up 11 runs in 51 outs. So USA advances. But if the 5th run scores after even one out in extras, Italy will have given up 11 runs while getting more than 54 outs, so they advance. No idea what happens if they Mexico walks it off in 10 with no outs.
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Ramirez with a grand slam. He has had a great spring. Hoerner follows with another long ball.
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So it appears the Bears let Wright and Byrd go more on their belief the performance of those two would regress more than the money they wanted. Bears could have easily taken them back instead of pivoting to other players. So, I guess, that means the Bears feel they improved their defense by getting different guys. 🤷 Sure hope they are right.
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I think they will for sure get a first round pick. Maybe a 1st this year and a 3 next. My guess is pretty much everyone knows the Ravens were looking for a way out with Hendrickson still there and the physical isn’t that bad. Had the Bears been given the picks they should have been given for losing Cunningham this would have been an easy choice for me. Go get Crosby. Now I am not too sure.
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Chicago Cubs 2026 Top Prospects, No. 7: Pedro Ramirez
Rcal10 replied to Cory Sparks's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
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Why is Theilbar starting. I saw Harvey listed as starting? Is all ok with Harvey?
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I would guess Bregman would be 2 or 3 if he was here. Maybe Suzuki too. Don’t see these two guys behind the 3 at the top now.
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I agree that 2 wrong challenges isn’t enough. Maybe they should have 4. But not unlimited. I would rather see all pitches called electronically over unlimited challenges.
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I doubt that happens. Hitters are going to challenge strike calls. I am sure of that.
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I’m not worried about the homers. TBH those were 3 balls that don’t even get out of Wrigley in April. Typically in April the wind is blowing in and it is cold. Those fly balls don’t carry at Wrigley. They are fly outs and everyone is happy about how Imanaga pitched. But, I was at the game. I saw the gun show 93 in the first inning, 92 in the second and 91 in the third. Maybe that is ok. But his velo was dropping each inning. I would be more concerned about that then the 3 homers he gave up. What does he need to show in velo to be effective? Is 91 enough?
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Having Brown, assuming he does develop another pitch, is also a huge plus. Even if all those guys are healthy and performing well, Brown could still be a rotation piece. I think the Cubs are going to work with him until he proves he can’t do it before making him a pen arm. And if he proves he can do it, I would still expect the Cubs to go after a starter next year in free agency.
