Rcal10
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Did Alcantara cost more than Cabrera? I’m not sure about that. Cabrera came with an extra year and actually had a better year than Alcantara last year. Easy to say you wanted him last year over Cabrera, but I am not sure that was the consensus at the time. Right now Cabrera doesn’t look like a good move. That could change. And it did look good when they did it.
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What would the cost difference be between Detmers and Alcantara? What does one extra year of control and a lower salary cost in the way of prospects? I would imagine Detmers cost more, but how much more?
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I don’t see him, personally, as overrated. Maybe years of control is being overrated. I see him as a solid MOR or slightly higher, pitcher. Could be even better during his control years. But, what I also like about him is he is a lefty. Assuming the Cubs face the Phillies in the first round I would love to go with Boyd, Imanaga and Detmers. Phillies are pretty bad against left handed pitching.
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According to Bruce Levine the Cubs top target is Alcantara. And with the Marlins losing streak he is in play. He said both teams know each others organizations really well since they have talked trades before and did complete a deal for Cabrera. Of course he is the one who referred to the Cubs FO as twinkle Dee and twinkle dum, so perhaps he doesn’t get the best scooped.
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And again, I would do it. Maybe while they are dealing with the Angels they take Soler too. I doubt the cost changed by adding him.
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That is probably the cost. May also be an overpay, but would do it.
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I agree a fake injury doesn’t make sense. My guess is people are suggesting it because he is a good guy and a team guy. Maybe he can stay with the team while “injured”. But I agree with you. That is just not something done. I am sure the players on the team realize baseball is a business. The team has to do what is best for the team. The Cubs gave him every opportunity to succeed and he didn’t get it done. They need to release him.
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Yep. He seems like a great teammate and overall good guy, but he has to be cut. He can’t take his next start. Assad has to be who pitches Friday. And if Taillon isn’t in the rotation there is no place for him. They have to dfa him asap.
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Thanks Jason. That is the article I was referencing.
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If they know Shaw is coming back and is fine I am sure they can keep Triantos up a few days. I am pretty sure Shaw being out a few days isn’t going to stop a Ramirez trade. Now, if Shaw is more hurt then they are suggesting, I agree with you.
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I think Civale finishes this one unless the Cubs mount a comeback.
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Whatever. MLB trade rumor had a story about it on the 23rd. So did other articles. The one article mentioned Shaw, not Ramirez. So I doubt Ramirez would work in this case. But there are several articles suggesting Hancock is available and the Mariners are listening.
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I believe he was mentioned a few days ago. Not sure by who. But why wouldn’t they trade him? They have good pitching and their top guys are also pitchers.
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Ramirez for Hancock? 🤷
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They can always pitch Civale. Not like he is going to get much use in important games.
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They have Milner and Cabrera coming back soon. Taillon can’t just be cut.
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Wicks???😅
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I think they release him. He can’t be in the pen.
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Totally agree. Time to move on from Taillon. He isn’t a guy who can pitch out of the pen, and I wouldn’t want him there anyway.
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Hopefully they start the pitcher they traded for. But, yes, if they don’t have another pitcher yet, release Taillon and start Assad.
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He is cooked. Has to go.
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To me this is so far down the list of needs I couldn’t care less about it. It is pitching, pitching and then after that, more pitching.
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Depending on the cost, he wouldn’t be terrible. Obviously not my first choice. Probably not even a top 5 choice. But until we know who is actually traded it is hard to say one way or another if I would be satisfied with Wacha. If people don’t want to deal Ayers and Rojas for someone like Detmers I am not sure how they expect to get anything much better than Wacha.
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Could have also been the Cubs who didn’t want to trade Shaw for Early. You can’t assume Boston didn’t want him. I mean, the Red Sox eventually traded for Durbin, so they obviously were looking for infield help. I would think if Shaw was offered for Early the Red Sox would have gladly done that deal in the past off season. But you are correct, Mead is showing more offense. If that is the sole purpose of acquiring a guy and the team doesn’t care about defense, yes, Mead makes the most sense for the Red Sox. Which was your point. What I am saying is I think the Cubs could get the same sort of deal for Shaw because, IMO, he is basically as valuable as Mead. He just gets his value a little differently. Maybe Shaw for Hancock is a similar deal to the Nats/Red Sox trade?🤷
