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I would agree. Sure would love those numbers.
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Looks like Buehler is signing for $21M+. WOW!!! Market has gone wild. I kind of like and now, for his price. I think the only way tendons get smoother is with a trade now. Not sure for who, but they are not spending the crazy money that is happening now. Joc gets 2 for $37.5? So what are the remaining bats wanting? They better keep Suzuki. And trade they make needs to be using their minor league assets. Honestly I am not sure how the FO navigates through this. If FA has gone through the roof, I Imagine the trade market has also gone crazy for a good pitcher. And how many good pitchers are available for minor league assets. Most are on teams that want to win so they want major league talent back. It might end up Sasaki or bust.
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What would that look like with the Cubs? Trade Busch for a starting pitcher and sign Alonso? Or maybe trade Suzuki for a starting pitcher and sign Alonso, Santander or Hernandez?
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I don’t like this idea at all. Bichette sucked last year. Suzuki has gotten better every year since coming here. Unless there is more the Xubs way this doesn’t interest me. Plus if they rally think they have a chance at Sasaki, this eliminates that chance.
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That is just crazy money for a 33 year old MOR pitcher. Further confirms the Cubs will not be looking at Burnes. Who knows that he will cost. He’ll, Buehler on a bounce back contract will probably cost $20M for a year. I think the Cubs next starter added will come from a trade.
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Cubs Meeting With Japanese Ace Roki Sasaki
Rcal10 replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I would agree with no small markets, however, didn’t his agent say he liked small markets? Sometimes things get messed up in translation, so maybe he didn’t say that. I think the Cubs have a chance if he doesn’t go to LA. But to me LA is the heavy favorite -
One less right handed bench bat available with Urshela signing with the A’s. He is the type if guy I was talking about signing. And only cost $2M. I guess for him it makes much more sense signing with the A’s. He will probably play everyday. But he is one guy I would have been fine with as the Cubs veteran bench bat.
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I do worry about him being trading causing some issues with the goodwill with Sasaki. I completely agree with you here. That is one of the reasons I don’t want to see him traded. Plus he is a very good hitter. Hopefully they can figure something out to get him some time in the outfield. Maybe a couple times a week. Give Happ a day at DH, same with Tucker. Maybe when Busch is out Tucker plays first and Suzuki is in the outfield. I know people focus on his bad drops, and rightfully so. But he isn’t unplayable in the outfield. He just isn’t as advertised and slightly below average. Cubs have played with a lot of worse outfielders over the years. One is being welcomed back this January.
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Does that open up a spot for them to maybe trade Cristopher Sanchez? He might be someone to consider. Or even Ranger Suarez for a year. I know that would be another lefty so not sure about either.
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But why do we need Naylor? Busch is cheaper just as good and has more control left. Naylor is a FA after this year.
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Makes the Dbacks better.
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Followed a few years later with Jackson for Jackson trades. Source: I have an 8 year old grandchild who’s 3 best friends are named Jackson.
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He isn’t going to play anywhere with the Yankees. . Why did you quote me with this comment. My point was I assumed Rizzo was done anyway, with the Yankees. I didn’t need Goldy signing with them to confirm it.
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I didn’t need Goldy signing with the Yankees to confirm Rizzo is done. But what does this do to Bregman’s market? Are the Yankees still on him?
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I understand your point. I am just posting what I think is something the Cubs might do. I think he is more likely than Burnes.
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I think it is far more likely the Cubs sign someone like Buehler than it is they sign Burnes. If they want to take a chance on a guy who can slot in as a TOR starter he is who I think they will sign. He kind of fits the Luzardo idea. High reward, he risk guy. The Cubs move prior to this year, would probably be someone like Lyle Gibson. Innings eater, MOR starter. I think the Cubs are aiming higher this year. Hope so, anyway.!
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I agree as a major market they should be more aggressive. But they are not. And that contract would stop them from adding. So Burnes isn’t happening. And that said, I would not be comfortable with him for 6 years at an annual of $36M. I think that would be a bad signing.
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And by someone, you think that should be the Cubs? Hard pass on Burnes. Not only would the Cubs FO not even consider this, I don’t blame them in passing on him.’
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Burnes is going to cost $36M a year? For how many years? That is a very easy pass for me. And IMO even easier for this FO to pass.
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Is it though? If Burnes cost $27M that leaves $13M to $17M to spend and be under the LT. Please don’t rehash what you think they have, and accept these numbers. So how are we adding 2 pen arms and a bench bat with what’s left? And if you are being honest do you really see the Cubs committing 6+ years for a pitcher? I don’t. I would be Shocked If they signed Burnes. I think their chances at Sasaki are far greater than Burnes signing here. Money in the budget or now, I don’t see the Cubs signing Burnes. I take Jed at his word that he isn’t even remotely an option.
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This would make a good off season into an amazing one. Hopefully Suzuki and Imanaga tell him how best it is in Chicago and how well the FO treats them. I do think they have a chance at him. Jed has done a nice job with the Japanese market.
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Doubtful. I would say signing Burnes has about a 1% chance of happening. So to me, not worth talking about. He isn’t coming here.
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This is the type of thing we all know they aren’t doing. They are not signing Burnes. Jed actually ruled him out several times this off season. So why even suggest it? But I agree they should get another pitcher regardless of what happens with Sasaki. And I am sure they aren’t waiting until there is a Sasaki decision to try making a deal for a pitcher, whether through FA or trade. That said, they may not get something done until after the Sasaki decision, but not because they are waiting on his decision. Might be because they don’t find the deal they want.
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It has been rumored previously. So just going off of comments and media reports. I believe there thing to cut some payroll and Cease and King were mentioned as possible trade options.
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There are two points of view when I am posting. One is what I would like the Cubs to do and what I feel they can do, but won’t. The other is posting what I think they can do and it fits in what I perceive the FO to be and how they operate. So while I will agree with you that they CAN fit a high salaried starting pitcher and/or Scott on the team with multiple years on their deals, (and still sign Tucker to an extension) I don’t think they will. What I think they will end up with using $40M is a starting pitcher, 2 pen arms and a major league player who can play 1st or 3rd. Either a switch hitter or right handed bat. I think the other spots in the bench will be Kelly, Canario and either Workman or Cowles. There are numerous combinations of players that can fit to get to $40M. But for me, the best use of $40M would be trade for Cease(extend him), sign Yates and Minter and then get the best bat you can for insurance on Shaw and to sub for Busch. Then extend Tucker and you have 3 guys moving forward when the roster clears, making $90-$100M. I would be thrilled with that. I just don’t think they would do it. I think they should and don’t understand why they wouldn’t and why they can’t act like a major market team. And I hate they don’t. But I do not see them doing it.
