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  1. Rcal10
    Why not have him for future years as a pen arm. It doesn’t make sense to trade him when you have him for many years of control.
  2. Rcal10
    Agreed. They need a catcher and a middle of the line up bat. They do not need a total revamping.
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    I know it was just a quick idea. And I didn’t hate it. I just think they should and will aim higher. As for Martinez, yes, he can still hit. But I want a younger guy they can have for many years. Your blueprint make sense. I just want a young big bat and feel we have enough prospects to get one. If they don’t get Soto, there isn’t a big bat I want via free agency, so they have to trade for one.
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    This would be a very disappointing off season, even for the Cubs FO . I understand not expecting Soto. But they need to do more than this. They have enough young talent to make bigger deals than to get a minor league catcher. I would also rather see that talent used for a younger, bigger bat than Martinez. What are you doing with all the minor leaguers? In your list you don’t have PCA or Morel. What happens with them? I know you said Morel to the minors. But why not trade him plus other young talent for something better and younger than Martinez. Also, what happens with PCA? If Cubs management doesn’t want to swing hard on free agency they have to make a big trade(s). It will hurt in minor league assets, but the time to do it is next year. 25’ is definitely “put up or shut up” time for Jed and the FO. An uninspiring off season that you suggested would not be what I would expect.
  5. Rcal10
    Agees. They cannot bring Kyle back. And if the league does focus on more offense and do things to generate that idea, as some have suggested, Kyle will not fair well. He will be one of the pitchers hurt the most IMO. He doesn’t miss bats. I am fine with adding a possible innings eating guy, but not him. And, TBH, I am not sure they even need that. I agree with tryptamine, they may have enough starters already.
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    I wouldn’t call it an excuse. I would say it is a reasonable way to approach this deadline. I agree with you that they won’t go over the LT. That said, I just don’t see anything they really should do in the way of buying. If they get back in the race, which I doubt, it will be with what they have, IMO.
  7. Rcal10
    Correct. He did say that. But if they did get someone behind this year they would have to pay premium to beat teams that are buying for future years AND this year. Knowing Jed’s history there is I reason to believe he will be the most aggressive front office for a trade like that. And typically those guys cost money too. And I am pretty sure they aren’t going to go over the LT this year. So, I guess there might be a “perfect fit” for him to be aggressive on. But highly unlikely.
  8. Rcal10
    They are not buying this deadline. At best, if you believe this team can still compete for the WC, they won’t trade guys. This is the team if they are going to go for it. Of course, I’m not sure how good an idea it is not to sell at least a few pieces and realize this is not the year.
  9. Rcal10
    I’m honestly not sure they need even as much as you suggest. I’m not sure they need another starter or a closer. I agree with you that they are not that far off. Couple of good trades using some minor league talent, and spend money for anything they can’t get in a trade. I wouldn’t trade Steele, Taillon, Happ or Hoerner.
  10. Rcal10
    I think that is the correct decision even if they win every game until the break. I don’t see them making moves and going over the LT this year. Now, if they can do a buy and sell sort of thing, maybe that happens. Sell guys like Smyly and Neris and buy guys a little less expensive. But even that would only happen if they went on a winning streak. And I am not counting on that.
  11. Rcal10
    Took the words right out of my mouth. Fans love to just discard guys and then when they are good elsewhere criticize the Cubs for letting the guy go. The words said about Palencia were surely said previously about Estrada.
  12. Rcal10
    Since the Cubs haven’t been swept in a 3 game series all year, a sweep would surprise me. But honestly to even consider getting back in some sort of race the Cubs are the ones that need to sweep. Not going to happen, but that is the reality if it all. As for the crash and burn scenario you are suggesting, what do you think that looks like once it happens? Are the Cubs selling? Who? TBH, I don’t see much movement in the roster whether they are in the race or out of it. Maybe out of it they move Bellinger, a bench guy, a pen arm? Deciding not to sell doesn’t mean they will buy, IMO. I can’t see them buying, even with a sweep, and going over the LT for this team. If they buy they will also have to sell some salary.
  13. Rcal10
    I believe you made the exact proclamation about Busch when he was struggling. Sure hope PCA proves you as wrong about him as you were about Busch. Wonder if Brewer fans said that about Turang last year or if the Rockies fans said that about Doyle last year. So what is your background in scouting to make this determination about a 22 year old guy with a couple of hundred AB in the majors where he hasn’t hit well? Does his previous minor league experience where he hit at every level matter to you? Or is PCA destined to be a sub .220 hitter in the majors. Turang OPS+ in 23 was 60 Doyle OPS+ in 23’ was 53 both were older than PCA their rookie years. Both over 100 OPS+ this year. I am not saying PCA turns into either or just because both are much better this year that means PCA obviously will be too. I am just saying let’s let him play a little before damning him to be a bad offensive player. He is 22 years old.
  14. Rcal10
    To be honest, even if they won the rest of games on thr homestand they are not going to buy any more than they will sell. I don’t see this team going over the LT. Since they are close the LT now, they aren’t going to take on salary. As for selling I only see a few guys. Any bench guy, Bellinger and any pen arm on his last year. I just don’t see that much there for people to suggest selling. This is the team either way, for me, except for mah e some small moves selling or buying. Most likely, selling. .
  15. Rcal10
    Again, so? So trade Ahaw in a package to get Parades. Play Parades at 3rd. Morel on the team does not stop them from making any moves they might want to make. You suggested having Morel might mean they lose out on Parades.
  16. Rcal10
    Just be used they don’t trade him doesn’t mean they can’t go after Parades. I think there is a Cubs team that could have both those guys. Having Morel doesn’t stop them from making any other moves.
  17. Rcal10
    Ok, that makes sense. Because of less control he will lose value. I agree. But he also might prove to be a solid offensive player the Cubs might decide not to trade at all. Honesrly, if they get someone good fir him, I am fine moving him. But if his value is low, I would rather keep him and count on him getting better. He may not be an everyday DH or position player, but he can be very useful playing 3 or 4 days a week as a DH or filling in for someone. He does improve the bench.
  18. Rcal10
    Whether they trade him now or the off season I doubt it matters. In fact, if he has a better end to the season he might actually bring more back. Or they might even decide not to trade him at all. He doesn’t have to be traded.
  19. Rcal10
    Drury is a hard pass for me. I would sign Chapman for 3 years at $60M all day long over giving Drury league minimum.
  20. Rcal10
    I would say WAY more valuable. To me, Wisdom should be dfa. Morel also has a possibility of getting better. Wisdom is not going to get better.
  21. Rcal10
    So basically you are saying he is more of a 10th man if they keep him. That could be a very valuable person on the Cubs. He can fill in occasionally at all infield positions, and corner outfield but mainly DH. And not a regular. But a guy like that can get 350-400AB. And he would improve the bench. So I can see the point of keeping him. However, if trading him brings the Cubs an everyday catcher like Wong next season, or a high prospect like Teel this season, I am all for trading him. I know he, alone, won’t bring Teel now. But maybe him + does. As I have said before, I am on the fence on him. I can see both arguments. The only thing I do not want to see is him traded for next to nothing. And I am confident that won’t happen.
  22. Rcal10
    I could see this scenario as well. So even if Bellinger comes back, which gives the Cubs 4 outfielders for 3 spots, and the Cubs add a third baseman next off season, Morel basically becomes the 10th man. With giving guys off days, I can actually see this working too. Basically next off season get a 3rd baseman, catcher, pen arm, and maybe a starting pitcher. Those needs are in order of importance, IMO. If they get a 3rd baseman in trade it would be easier to then fill all other spots. If they signed Chapman it might not be so each to add all the other spots needed. But they should have around $40M+ to work with, even if Bellinger stays. That should get them one higher priced guy and then fill the other spots via trade if they have too. And as you said, with Morel on the bench and then maybe Tauchman as well, the bench is pretty good. They would have a back up catcher and one other guy.
  23. Rcal10
    I am not sure Counsell gave up on Morel at third. I think that had Bellinger not gotten hurt Morel would be playing 3rd daily. Based on who is in the roster now, it makes sense to play Mastrobuoni and if he is playing he is obviously at 3rd. But if Bellinger comes back and the choices was either one of the outfielders as DH and then they fill 3rd with either Mastrobuoni or Morel, Morel would be starting at 3rd.
  24. Rcal10
    Very true. And I haven’t given up on his bat either. But the problem is I don’t see him at third next year. I guess if Bellinger goes go Morel can be the DH and they can trade for/sign a third baseman. The issue is, if they go FA and sign Chapman, their offense isn’t improved. If they trade for Parades, maybe that improves the offense, but at what cost? I am really in the fence with Morel. I think he still can be good. But not sure he fits this team.
  25. Rcal10
    I understand the reasoning behind people suggesting trading Taillon, but I wouldn’t do it if I was the Cubs FO. I hope they don’t. He is reasonably priced for the next 2 years and I just don’t trust the Cubs will use that money and probably even more, to bring in another solid MOR starting pitcher. I would be fine with Bellinger being traded as well as any other players not expected to be in the 25’ team. That would be Wisdom, Tauchman, any pen arm, Hendricks. Maybe even Morel if the Cubs do decide he isn’t going to be their 3rd baseman moving forward. And that should be their decision. The problem with Morel is you might be trading him at his lowest value. So unless someone sees a young 30+ homer guy who can improve and pays accordingly, they might be better off not moving him.
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