Rcal10
-
Posts
7,402 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
11
Content Type
Profiles
Joomla Posts 1
Chicago Cubs Videos
Chicago Cubs Free Agent & Trade Rumors, Notes, & Tidbits
2026 Chicago Cubs Top Prospects Ranking
News
2023 Chicago Cubs Draft Picks
Guides & Resources
2024 Chicago Cubs Draft Picks
The Chicago Cubs Players Project
2025 Chicago Cubs Draft Pick Tracker
2026 Chicago Cubs Draft Tracker: Picks & Bonuses
Blogs
Events
Forums
Store
Gallery
Everything posted by Rcal10
-
I think Brown’s problem is between his ears. I don’t think he is strong in the mental aspects if pitching. When he gets in even a little trouble he falls apart. His has a million dollar arm and a 10 cents brain.
-
Correct
-
The site has been talking about Levine’s report for a few pages. I just thought you had to see it. Whatever. I do agree that I would like it to be Alcantara, but it doesn’t sound like it is, if Bruce is right.
-
You do know we are talking about checking him out for free, right? No one would suggest trading for him. But why not sign him to a minor league deal and see if he is healthy. If he is he is at the very least a bench bat. If not, nothing lost.
-
That is my thought. Of course, if he is hurt he is no use. But as a free lottery ticket, why not see if he wants to go to Iowa a bit with the chance of coming back to Chicago?
-
👍
-
If we are to believe Bruce Levine that something may happen soon do we choose not to believe a direct question to him with his direct answer? He was asked if it could be Alcantara and he said “NO”. Now, understand Bruce might not know what he is talking about. But if that’s the case maybe they aren’t close to anyone now and Bruce is wrong about that. Hard for me to get all excited about Bruce saying a deal is close because I believe him and then decide not to believe him when he says it isn’t Alcantara. But, that said, I do hope it is Alcantara. But it isn’t what Bruce is reporting.
-
Did he have one after that bad outing?
-
Reds are releasing Candelario. He has been bad this year and also hurt. Which might explain him being so bad. Is he someone the Cubs should look into. Doesn’t cost anything and at worst he could be a better bench bat. At best he can play 3rd and maybe hit 10 homers from now to the end of the season.
-
Maybe I should have been clearer. I was only kidding. Of course that is not it. Guess I need to work on my sarcasm.
-
Big news just broke. Fulmer called up and Pearson down. 🤮 Hope that wasn’t it😓
-
I thought when asked specifically if it was Alcantara Levine said no, not him. I hope it is him, but I thought that was what was said.
-
I think it has to be more than that if they do go with another bat. Otherwise just keep what you have. I don’t view Mastrobuoni any more favorable than what is currently there. So someone like Mastrobuoni is who we have already. Not saying they give up on Shaw. But maybe this year they do. Or at the very least improve the bench, not add another similar guy.
-
Just don’t know what 3rd baseman are available. Is Rengifo someone to consider? I know the Cubs like Soriano. Or is there anyone on the Rockies worth considering, so they can get McMahon and that pitcher?
-
Last I saw, just recently, Gray isn’t going this series. I think if the Cubs could win this one they should take 3 of 4 and might even sweep. I like this series for them.
-
You’re not wrong about Hayes not hitting. What the hell happened to him? In ‘23 he hit 15 homers and looked like he might be a decent offensive player with great defense. He has been really bad since.
-
I think he went on the 5th day twice this season. Each time he didn’t give up a run in that game. 5/2 then 5/7 then again in 5/14 and 5/19. He didn’t give up an earned run on the 7th or 19th.
-
Keller and Hayes? I doubt it since both have years left. But that would fit young experienced pitcher and a 3rd baseman. And Pirates are selling, I am sure.
-
Well it seems so many people think there is no way the Cubs carry a Tucker contract. Devers is pretty close to that sort of deal. So if they were checking in on Devers that would suggest they aren’t that worried about a high priced long contract.
-
Ok, I just see he is listed as the starter.
-
My take on that means the Cubs are not afraid to have a large mega year contract on their books. Which is good news in their pursuit of Tucker.
-
Last I looked Gray was going Thursday. Did that change? And even if he does go, he isn’t anywhere near the Skubal, Skenes level. He is just a good pitcher. Nothing that special.
-
They do. But you can’t make teams trade if they don’t want to. And you don’t want to overpay in a panic move. Shota coming back will help. For now that is all they can do.
-
Well they are almost $30M under now. And that is with paying Tucker $16M. So if Tucker gets paid $36M they are still $10M under without trading Happ or Suzuki. If they traded one of them for prospects they would be back to about $30M under. They can always sign a veteran bat who can platoon with whatever rookie they want to bring up. They would still have Tucker, PCA, Busch, Swanson, Hoerner, Amaya, Shaw and whoever they didn’t trade between Happ or Suzuki. That is still a very good line up, assuming Shaw is better next year. So there wouldn’t be that much pressure on the 9th bat in the line up, whether it is a FA guy for $8M or a rookie. There are several ways they can go. Signing Tucker doesn’t mean they have to be over the LT or play all rookies. And for that matter, they can go over next year because the year after, if they didn’t get rid of any of the guys in 25 several would be gone and they can be replaced cheaper. I am not a GM. I don’t have all answers. But I do know they can sign Tucker and still stay under, for at least the ‘27 season and probably even ‘26.
-
They had 3 lefties in the pen when Cabrera was here, so I don’t think k Little being left handed will exclude him from an option to be in the pen.
