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  1. Rcal10
    I don’t know for sure if it is true or not. But that is the information I was provided.
  2. Rcal10
    I just saw a stat on the Cubs game for most rbi over 2 games. It was said to be Sosa at 14. So not sure how that can be right and what you are saying is right.
  3. Rcal10
    I just asked AI what the record is of a team who hits 4 homers in a game and gives up no homers. According to AI result I got, the teams with zero homers has never won the game. Hope for a first in history.
  4. Rcal10
    How is mentioning you believe adding a hitter is more important than adding a pitcher mischaracterizing you? You have said it repeatedly. It has been Alveraz and Abrams. And best we know neither is available. I do respect your opinion. I even agree with it from time to time. But in this particular conversation you are just wrong, IMO. Even if Alvarez was available, there is more pressing needs and only a certain amount of assets the Cubs have to acquire those assets. Best use of Cubs assets is to get pitching, pitching, pitching.
  5. Rcal10
    Here is the problem. Your obsession with Alveraz. On June 8th the GM of the Astros shot down any talk of Alvarez being available. Yet you still suggest he is. TBH, even if he was the Cubs should be looking at pitching. But there is nothing suggesting he is even available so comparing a pitching trade to picking up Alvarez is pointless. Besides that, for what Alvarez would cost I would bet the Cubs could get 2 or 3 useful pitchers.
  6. Rcal10
    According to who? I mean you keep mentioning Alvarez and Abrams. But I don’t understand why either would be available. And as far as non dog horsefeathers pitching candidates there is Peralta and Skubal. And if you want someone beyond this year there is Ryan, Soriano, Detmers, Webb, and Alcantara to name several. You have created a narrative that hitters are available and pitchers are not. And truthfully none of knows who is actually available.
  7. Rcal10
    Did you read the post by squally? Where in that post did it suggest the Cubs were an offensive juggernaut? Also, where was anything said about them being good because of what they have done against the Mets? Why is it so hard for you to acknowledge offense is not the problem with this team. Stat after stat continually tells you the offense is fine and the pitching is bad. And you still cling to the belief they need offense first. Top 5 or 6 in offense and bottom 5 or 6 pitching. Sounds pretty simple what is needed more.
  8. Rcal10
    I think we are getting close to the time the Cubs have to get pitching via trade and jump the market. Maybe a deal with a team similar to what they did when they traded Samardzija and Hammels to the A’s. Maybe talk to the Royals about Lugo and Wacha. Both are older but still decent. Both have at least a year after this one. If they get guys back from injury that is great. But they need guys now too if they want to stay in the race. Doesn’t have to be these two guys, Just saying they need to move sooner, rather than later, IMO. The Cubs Samardzija trade was over the 4th of July. So we are getting close.
  9. Rcal10
    They still need another big bat to be considered a contender. Way more important than a pitcher. 🤢
  10. Rcal10
    I don’t think it is time to sell, even if Cabrera is out long. But I do think the target has to be different. Has to be for a pitcher with at least 2 or, preferably, 3 years after this year. Detmers and Soriano are a couple of options. I would start with Shaw and see what else they want. The Red Sox have a few pitchers to target as well.
  11. Rcal10
    Oh, 100% correct. Still nice to have. But a LONG way to go.
  12. Rcal10
    I doubt they leave Shota for Milwaukee. So maybe him tomorrow. Then Boyd, Brown and Rea? Or just Velequez tomorrow. Still Boyd, Brown and Rea.
  13. Rcal10
    To be clear, I wasn’t advocating for Sanders in Milwaukee. He is scheduled to pitch today. I was suggesting bringing him up to pitch the 2nd game today. They would have had to make arrangements as soon as Cabrera went down. If the Cubs went with Shota in game one they could then use Sanders in game 2. They would have Rea, Assad, Brown and Boyd to fill the last NY game and the Mike series. Not in that order. But all would be abailable.
  14. Rcal10
    It is crazy isn’t it. You didn’t even add the outfielder has 4 GG to his name.
  15. Rcal10
    I agree with you, but for right now, who is pitching the rest of the week? Are they really going to have a bullpen day in Milwaukee? That would suck. They have to either bring someone up for a start in Milwaukee or a start in New York. Who would that be? After this week, sure, they can go with Rea and Assad filling the back end of the rotation. Not great, but it is what they have.
  16. Rcal10
    Cubs get to add a player today for the doubleheader and probably bring someone up to replace Cabrera. I might let Sanders start tonight in New York. As it stands now they got Boyd tomorrow then Brown to start the Brewers series. Probably Rea after that. But who does Sunday? If Sanders takes Assad’s spot tonight either everyone can be pushed back a day or after Boyd on Thursday and Brown on Friday they can go Rea, Assad.
  17. Rcal10
    Cabrera looked good in the first inning. Wasn’t he doing well his last start when his hand cramped up. I feel he went 9 up and 9 down through 3. Hope he is figuring it out.
  18. Rcal10
    I think that while he regretted letting him go, the Cubs never had any intention of signing him this off season. I would say they never even talked to him.
  19. Rcal10
    Looks about to start after a short delay.
  20. Rcal10
    I think the only way they go Wagler is if they move up in the draft with some sort of Giddey trade. Him, 15 and the kid they drafted last year to move up and draft Wagler. Don’t really like that idea either, but makes more sense than wasting a 4th pick on Wagler.
  21. Rcal10
    But the thought was Seiya was going to be the DH. Seiya was bad in the outfield. He has been really good this year, but that wasn’t the thought this past off season. Schwarber was not really a good fit. I was surprised by Bregman too, but he did make more sense. At the time they signed him the thought was Nico would play this year then Shaw wouldntske over 2nd. Even after Nico signed an extension, Shaw could have been traded or be a utility player. I was hoping he would be traded for a pitcher. With the advantage of hindsight it is easy to say they should have signed Schwarber instead. But at the time Bregman make more sense. He just hasn’t played well.
  22. Rcal10
    He is 23. So the cocky teen years are long ago. I don’t want him either, but because he is too old for a rookie, not because of being a cocky teenager.
  23. Rcal10
    I think holding Shota back helps on two fronts. First, when they can they like to give him an extra day or two of rest. Then, him not going Tuesday keeps him away from the Brewers on Sunday. They appear to have him figured out, so it is good he misses that series. I think Boyd will go Thursday so Brown can open the Brewers series.
  24. Rcal10
    He isn’t that bad, actually. At least they added some length. Probably go guard with the second first round pick now, unless they move up for the Michigan center, which I doubt happens.
  25. Rcal10
    I’m really bad figuring out fair trades. In this one I guess it depends on what each team thinks of the guys they are getting back. Both Early and Ruran would be guys. Is and the future. But not sure the Cubs value them that high. Duran has been dropping the last 2 years and Early hasn’t been great either. But, who knows🤷
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