Rcal10
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Ok. I was probably looking at him based on several years past. He was once a decent pitcher. I just don’t think they will be shipping in the TOR aisle. For one reason, I doubt any will be available. I think they will end up with an innings eating MOR starter. (Keller type) But even with just throwing out Keller, I haven’t looked nearly as deep as you and others into his underlying numbers. I am just suggesting him as the type of guy I expect. MOR, innings eating pitcher who will give them a 3.75 to 4.25 era and keep them in games.
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I guess that is one way if looking at it. I saw Busch check his swing and the ball go through. I did not see that he guided the ball that way. But either way, after a game of a lot of hard contact the Cubs won on 2 hits with EV very low. Good win. I said before the game started that Marquez could be a tough match up. Maybe he is a guy they go after at the deadline?
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EV on that hit was 58 mph. Baseball is stupid.
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I said that before the game started. He was good in 2 of his last 4 and has been a very good pitcher in the past.
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Probably.
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Yep, and it made perfect sense. Only around 80 pitches. Also a pen down a few guys. It just didn’t work.
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Thank you. Guess I need better glasses or learn to read better. I know Bertz is a quality poster and knows what he is talking about. That is why I asked who that guy might be. “Settle” makes a lot more sense. 😬 Yes, I agree with his options.
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Who is the rental we would be talking about with Seattle? And why would Seattle trade a useful starting pitcher? I also agree it would be awesome to get a front end starter now. I just don’t see the reason for a team to be dealing one. As you said, maybe Gore. But that is it and it probably isn’t very likely. I actually hope the Brewers fall out and make Peralta available. He has a team option next year. So he is someone they might consider dealing instead of losing him after next year.
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It is a bit of a problem today. I imagine Flexen is first out. Hopefully Horton can go 6. Maybe Flexen, Brasier and Keller for the last 3? I think Brasier will be available.
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Of Alcantara is good that is fine. But he has been brutal this year. Not sure I want to lose assets on another question mark.
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I mean you are obviously entitled to your own opinion so you won’t catch heat from me, but that chili sucks. Of course, that is just my opinion. 😬
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Exactly. And if you take the 8 runs Pressley gave up without getting an out, out of the equation the pen would probably be top 4 in the NL. They have not been nearly as bad as many suggest they have been.
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I absolutely like the Cubs chances tonight. I am just saying Marquez might not be terrible.
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With him it depends on costs. He isn’t worth giving up several solid prospects. And I think the Marlins will want a lot for him. I don’t necessarily agree that the Brewers or Cardinals won’t trade with the Cubs. If the Cubs give them the best deal they will trade with them. That said. I don’t expect a TOR starter added. I think it will be someone more in the MOR, BOR trade. Keller, Heaney, N. Martinez, Marquez, etc….Maybe if the Orioles stay down Eflin is an option.
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Marquez has been good in 2 of his last 3 starts. So don’t freak out if rhebCubs struggle to score. They may not, but if they do, remember he has pitched well against good teams this year.
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For starters, I am not suggesting they need to get a middle relief pitcher. If they can trade for a closer that is another story. Sure, Robertson was very good last year. But in ‘23 with Miami his era was 5 in 22 appearances. He is also 40 years old. There is just no guarantee he will be what he was last year. If there was, I completely agree with you that it is a no brainer for someone to sign him. Since no one is, maybe he either wants too much money or him being successful isn’t a no brainer. 🤷
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I don’t think it is that simple. If he is such a no brainer why didn’t the Phillies sign him when Alvarado was suspended? Short of a knock down closer I don’t see the need for the Cubs to add a pen arm.
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He did walk a guy. And that does suck. The hit he gave up was a 10 hop slow hit ball through the hole beteeen 3rd and SS. He was not exactly hit hard. He was replaced because Counsell wanted lefty against lefty.
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They are way below the LT at the moment. There isn’t any player they should have to worry about taking them over the LT line. As I said, I doubt they get anyone until near the trade deadline. At that point they would owe about 1/3 of his salary. Even someone making $25M would only cost them $8M+. The alt line shouldn’t be an issue.
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We are talking about something that probably has less than a 5% chance of even being discussed by the teams and even less of a chance of happening. I am fine agreeing to disagree.
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Good win. Who cares if it a game where they didn’t hit well and it was against a terrible team. All that matters is it is another W.
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I understand it from the Cubs perspective. But sometimes you have to think of the other team. Why would the Reds give up Lodolo now? I like Lodolo and Gore too. But to me it doesn’t make sense for either team to trade either of those guys. I have no opinion on Smith for the Cubs. But, again, don’t see why the Sox would trade him. I think the Cubs will be looking at Peralta(if Brewers continue to struggle) anyone from the Marlins, maybe Kikuchi, Eflin, N. Martinez, Keller, Heaney and I am sure a few others.
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Smith has 5 more years of control. The other two have 3 years. Unless it is a crazy overpay I don’t see it.
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Gore, Lodolo and Smith all have control left. No reason for a team to trade them.
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It is baseball. Nothing should shock anyone. Reese McQuire hit 2 homers off of left handed pitching yesterday. Who would predict that?
