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  1. Rcal10
    Does he have to win ROY, or is it if he comes in the top 3 and qualifies from a top prospect standpoint?
  2. Rcal10
    If Mo makes the OD roster and stats the entire season he also has a shot at ROY. Don’t the Cubs get a pick if that happens as well? What is that rule?
  3. Rcal10
    Seems like he did take the Cubs help. He definitely altered his stance and swing during the year. I doubt they trade Shaw.
  4. Rcal10
    I could see a Rea trade as well. But if they are just under I can also see Assad traded instead of Rea. It isn’t a big salary relief, but it is something. Maybe they sit $3M under. They would be able to add something at the TDL, if they had to do something. Plus, if all pitchers are healthy, they would have 6 pitchers. Maybe they move Tailon then.
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    Wins the internet.
  6. Rcal10
    When did Shaw become my boy. What is wrong with you? I love the move for Bregman. I actually agreed with you that though we loved it we both doubted it would happen. Cubs signing him doesn’t lessen any belief in Shaw. Doesn’t mean he is, at best, a back up infielder. Maybe for ‘26 he is. But he will most likely be the starting second baseman next year. I don’t like Shaw, the man. But he is a good ballplayer and this move strengthens the bench with him on it. Dude, lighten up.
  7. Rcal10
    Cool. It is the few million that matter, if you believe they want to stay under. I honestly am not sure they care. Also, Bregman didn’t have a QO attached, right? Another small win.
  8. Rcal10
    It is great news. Wonder if the deferrals will make enough difference to actually keep the Cubs under the LT. Honestly, I don’t care either way. But maybe they do?🤷
  9. Rcal10
    Wow. First the Cubs act like a major market by targeting a guy and getting him. And now we learn they also did it using deferred money. What a great turn of events. Not sure what was more unexpected. This deal or the Bears comeback.
  10. Rcal10
    I wouldn’t have a problem with this bench either. Just asking because I have see. Others expecting to add or change something. I think the team is set. And a very good team all around.
  11. Rcal10
    I think this also shows we were way more interested in Tucker than the Cubs were. I do think that when he was traded here the plan was for him to love the city and the Cubs sign him long term. They have proved they will pay a guy until 37 years old with this Bregman deal. So, IMO, I think they would have done 10 years with Tucker. I think what happened was the Cubs ended up not really liking Tucker. I have no idea why. But, IMO, they like Bregman’s make up better. What happened last year while the Cubs were trying to get Tucker to love the city was the Cubs decided they didn’t love Tucker. Right or wrong on the Cubs part, I don’t think money or years bothered the Cubs with Tucker. I think Tucker bothered the Cubs.
  12. Rcal10
    As it stands right now it looks like Mo is the DH. Which would then have an all right handed butting bench. Either catcher, Alcantara, Shaw, and Austin.wouls be the bench. Does anyone think that will change? And, if so, where and by adding who? I really hope they hold on to both Nico and Shaw. This team is loaded, if they do.
  13. Rcal10
    That is how I see it. I am good with it, we can’t complain that Jed doesn’t spend money and then when he does complain he overspent. He makes the team better. Period!
  14. Rcal10
    Again, at the end of the season Bellinger has averaged almost 600 PA a year the last 4 years. I wouldn’t use “injury risk” as aa description for him. What percent of guys have come to the plate 2300 times in 4 years? My guess is not many.
  15. Rcal10
    Careful NY. Cubfansince77 might accuse you of being mine and Derwood’s buddy too. And suggest we are all wrong. He is obviously right. DUH!!!!
  16. Rcal10
    I don’t even know derwood. But what I do know you tend to make statements of opinion as if they are facts. And your opinions are not based on facts.
  17. Rcal10
    He isn’t any more an injury risk than 95% of the players in MLB. I just don’t think someone dings him for being this guy who isn’t likely to be injured, any more than anyone else.
  18. Rcal10
    Rookie season he was league average with the bat. That is not bad. Especially when you add his defense and baserunning. I don’t like Shaw, the man, but I am not going to discredit him as a player.
  19. Rcal10
    Most of us do not feel Shaw isn’t the answer at third. You do. I think he is good and will be better. That said, we still need another bat. If Shaw has to wait until ‘27 to join the line up full time and is a utility guy this year with maybe 400 AB, that is fine. But just because guys want Bregman or Bichette does not mean people don’t think Shaw will be good.
  20. Rcal10
    I know. But he is hardly an injury risk. 550 or more PA 4 years in a row is pretty good.
  21. Rcal10
    Schwarber? How is Nick full time DH on a team with Schwarber?
  22. Rcal10
    They probably want to better they team this year and then use Shaw when Hoerner leaves.
  23. Rcal10
    Exactly what injury issue does Belli have. He has had more than 550 PA the last 4 years? I mean I might not want to pay him $30M a year but I am not really worried about his injury history.
  24. Rcal10
    He is better than Bohm. Cubs don’t move Shaw for Bohm to play, that is for sure. I want Bregman or Bichette but not because I think Shaw isn’t good. He is good. He would be awesome as a utility guy next year and then take over for Nico after that. And Bregman isn’t going to hit 45-50 homers with the Cubs in ‘26.
  25. Rcal10
    Mets, Blue Jays or Cubs.
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