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  1. Rcal10
    How about that. No drama win
  2. Rcal10
    So all Pressly has to do it get Freeman and Ohtani out next inning? And if anyone gets on then there is Betts. I think the 9th is going to be very frustrating.
  3. Rcal10
    Even worse…. It was a 3-0 pitch
  4. Rcal10
    Not sure how they hold onto this one. But I have to say I was pretty impressed with Rea. He was throwing 95. Didn’t think he did that.
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    Because Boyd and even Tallion have looked really good, I feel a little better about the chance of the rotation being able to hold the fort until the Cubs do add a starter at the deadline. I actually like Wicks too. And so far Horton has looked good. They do need someone, but I think this team with the depth they have, can still perform well. Brown also looked very good his last time out. We just need consistency out of him. He has had one really good start, one decent start and one poor start.
  6. Rcal10
    Which is easier to do if they extended Tucker. They can trade Cassie if they knew for the next several years they would have Tucker and PCA in the outfield. But if they can’t keep Tucker it is harder to trade Cassie since he would be the obvious replacement for him. I would think any trade for a controlled pitcher who can be a solid rotation piece would have to start with Cassie. Using Alcantara as an example, it would have to be Cassie+.
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    Tucker

    Rcal10 replied to kevinorie's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    I don’t disagree with this, but what does surprise me is so many people say this as if this is anything different than any other owner in any sport, including baseball. All owners number one goal is to make as much money as possible. Sure, a few owners will overextend but believe me that is because they think it is how they can make even more money.
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    I don’t think we can say it is fair or it is a low ball offer. We don’t know the particulars. But, Harris is a good comp. So is Chirous. He got 8/$82 and is probably a better prospect. I think the biggest issue is PCA doesn’t have to worry about making “life changing” money and security. Maybe those other guys did have to worry about that. I highly doubt PCA willl sign an extension even if they upped the numbers.
  9. Rcal10
    I agree with you. But we now have 2 people suggesting talks are ongoing. I choose to believe they are. And if these are actual numbers that means the Cubs FO does realize it has to go long years with superstars. So that is very encouraging. First PCA extension talk and now Tucker.
  10. Rcal10
    Probably a better chance of a tie than a rain out in LA. Like to see Rea go 4 and being Keller in for 3. Maybe they get lucky and steal a series in LA. That would be awesome.
  11. Rcal10
    How do we split a 3 game series?
  12. Rcal10
    Didn’t see that. If that is the case then the Cubs aren’t being honest about what the first examination showed. Not sure how they can say it is the same as last year and they are just being over cautious about it and then also suggest surgery is a certainty. Have to admit, it makes more sense that Steele would want a second opinion had the first one resulted in the conclusion surgery was necessary. It just didn’t seem like that was what the Cubs were saying. 🤷 Guess we have to wait in the second opinion, but it does not sound good, at all.
  13. Rcal10
    I think PCA will be tough to extend. Unlike some guys who sign extensions, PCA comes from a little money. He isn’t as worried about securing his “life changing” money. I do not think offering him $75M and maybe taking 2 free agent years away from him is trolling him. And since we don’t know exactly what the actual offer was I don’t know the Cubs can be accused to trying to troll him or sign him undervalue. I just think PCA is a perfect guy to test free agency.
  14. Rcal10
    I know Boyd did go out in the 6th and did give up a hard contact 3 run homer to Edman. But is this true after 5? I was watching and he looked very good after 5 and only threw 67 pitches. Did anyone really expect Boyd not to pitch the 6th? I do not research batted ball data. So I ask those who do that, were the Dodgers squaring him up thru 5? For that matter, aside from the Edman homer, was he allowing hard contact? I thought be pitched great and had that one ball clobbered. Regardless of the results that did happen, people would have been screaming had Boyd not come out in the 6th, IMO. 66 pitches of shutout ball after 5 and he is pulled? That isn’t happening.
  15. Rcal10
    My guess is he gets sent down for Wicks. Not because he deserves to be sent down. Because he pitched yesterday and might not be available for a few days. Of course, maybe the Cubs have seen enough to send Pearson down as well and roll with Ethan.
  16. Rcal10
    My thought was maybe he has to do something different in getting himself ready. Like you said, his pre start / off day routine.
  17. Rcal10
    I get the panic. But in this case the mri must have come back without showing additional damage. That is actually good. Steele wanting a second opinion suggest he is frustrated because this keeps happening. So he wants to make sure it isn’t serious. Has it come back bad and he wanted a second opinion I would be more concerned. Maybe another opinion or Wray does show something more. It is possible. But right now it is still just what he had last year.
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    Tucker

    Rcal10 replied to kevinorie's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    I agree with this. They need to get it done before free agency.
  19. Rcal10
    If he misses substantial time, it has no chance of being a blessing. Period! The price of a top pitcher goes up due to need. And the Cubs don’t appear to even want to pay whatever was originally suggested.
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    Tucker

    Rcal10 replied to kevinorie's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Go where he gets paid is the obvious easy answer. But there are a lot of other variables, even in pay. I mean is 11/$440 with no multiple opt outs and no deferred money better than 11/$470M but $200M of it deferred? What about if of the $440M, $300M of it is considered a signing bonus. Those just get taxed in thr state the player lives in, not where he plays. Tucker lives in Florida. No state taxes. So the $440 might be a better deal. As I said, easy to suggest he goes to the money, but the highest dollar value might not really give him the most money. And when the difference is splitting hairs as to what the actual best offer is, maybe he then takes the deal based on the team he wants to play for. Which is why I understand Jed wanting Tucker to play a bit for the Cubs before approaching him with an extension.
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    Tucker

    Rcal10 replied to kevinorie's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    And wasn’t Rodriguez the guy who first reported about Vlad? He was doubted and then 2 days later Vlad signed? Cubs very well could have opened up conversations with him, loosely. I dot get the comment about home town discount, but I do understand Jed wanting Gucker to play here a while and see what Wrigley and the fans are all about. I was at the Saturday game against the Padres. Tucker came up in the second inning, I believe with the bases loaded and the crowd was standing. That has to be special to some players. Doesn’t mean they take less. Obviously money is the driver. But it could make the Cubs the team, if all else is close to equal, he wants to play for.
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    Tucker

    Rcal10 replied to kevinorie's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    I do think the Cubs will make an honest attempt to sign Tucker. As someone pointed out, they seldom deal prospects. Giving up what they did, IMO, means there is a serious offer coming for Tucker. That said, they still might not get him. But I do expect them to offer what it takes for a super star. Which means a 10+ year deal. Probably around $37M to $42M annually. I think it it is at $42 annual there will be deferrals. I think something like 12/$420 to $450 is an earnest attempt to sign him. And I think they will be around that number.
  23. Rcal10
    But you did say “they should consider putting him on the 60 day IL and just shut him down”. Those were your words. My only comment is it is a bit early for that.
  24. Rcal10
    But that is just it. They have done anything with Steele yet and you want out him in the 60 day IL! That is just an overreaction at this time. Sure you can point to Alzolay as an example. But there are numerous pitchers, including Steele, who have had elbow tightness and been out 15 to 20 days. Maybe you end up right, I certainly hope not. But to suggest it now is clearly a panic statement. In Steele’s interview he sounded frustrated the Cubs even put him in the 1( day IL. He expected to work through the soreness and not miss a start. Until we hear anything that might suggest the injury is bad, overreacting is not the way to go. Sure, I am concerned. But for now the 15 day IL is the right call.
  25. Rcal10
    Oh, I know you weren’t. And I agree until we know it is just some inflammation and he is ok, of course we should have some concern. The Cubs have had a history of not being totally honest regarding injuries.
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