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  1. Rcal10
    This is true. Also, probably a good reason the Cubs won’t be able to pull off a trade now and most likely it will be close to the deadline. Hopefully Wiggins is pitching well by then. At that time we can worry about overpaying for a quality arm.
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    I agree they need to get someone and so some good. But to make a blanket statement if “pay it” without any knowledge of what “it” is doesn’t make sense. And right now I am positive the ask is much higher than it will be closer to the TDL. My diagrent with you isn’t in the belief that they need to get an quality arm, it is in the statement “pay it” without knowledge of the price. There is a point where they have to say no.
  3. Rcal10
    He can’t be in the pen, so yes, release him or figure out an IL visit, or mystery injury that keeps him out all year.
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    Nor should he or any GM. And none would pay a ridiculous price except for MAYBE the Dodgers.
  5. Rcal10
    True. This is actually a big game for a game in mid May. Win and you go into the Brewers series winning 3 of your last 4. Lose and you go in losing your last 3 series. From mindset alone, this game is big. They also get Miz tomorrow. So really like to take this one and, I don’t know, maybe the Brewers actually lose today…..
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    When Boyd comes back I think it is a real possibility the Cubs end up releasing Tailon. I think Rea is a better rotation piece and I also think Brown will prove he belongs in the rotation by then. I don’t see Jamo as a bullpen guy. And this isn’t even considering adding a pitcher via trade or Steele coming back. I really think if the Cubs get some health on the staff and also trade for a pitcher, Jamo won’t be with the team come August.
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    Right now I am sure the Mets are asking crazy prices. Maybe even Shaw and Rojas or more. I can’t agree to say “pay it” without knowing what “it” is. Not saying you, specifically, , but the fans suggesting they pay whatever necessary will be the same ones criticizing the FO for getting rid of young talent for 4 months of a pitcher. I would love to get someone now, but I doubt the selling teams would do so without an absolutely ridiculous offer that couldn’t be refused.
  8. Rcal10
    It happens. This one is done. Just a loss. Doesn’t matter is it is 12-0 or 3-2. Get them tomorrow and win the series.
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    I’m never going to say he is good. He eats innings. That is it. But your comment was he never shows up for big moments. That isn’t true. As you said, he was solid in the playoffs. And he was actually good late last year when games mattered. Suggesting he doesn’t show up for big games and using this game as an example is just wierd to me. A game against the AL is probably the least important games the Cubs play. He isn’t good. He is a BOR starter. And can be replaced if/when the Cubs add a starter.
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    Yes he does. And it can be argued the Cubs/Sox game isn’t an example of when it matters and more than Cubs/twins. Tailon has, for the most part, been fine. He is a BOR starter. This happens from time to time. But why is this game considered “one that matters” any more than any other game against an AL opponent.
  11. Rcal10
    Completely different start with Nico at 2nd. Damn!!!!
  12. Rcal10
    Depending on the betting site. It is basically a pick em game. Sox “not exactly”‘favorite, even in this match up. But your point is spot on. Been a long time.
  13. Rcal10
    Sound like a Sox hater to me. I think they win 77-83 games and be in the race all year. I, too, am not a fan of theirs, but I do see a decent team there. And AlC sucks. So 83 wins is possible.
  14. Rcal10
    Ryan or Webb do make a lot of sense. At least they aren’t rentals. But if the Cubs could get Peralta I would trade Wiggins for him. Gives them a chance to at least let him experience Wrigley and the Cubs and maybe give them a leg up on signing him. Counsell should help as well as him seeing a great defense behind him.
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    He has come out of 2 games with some sort of discomfort. IMO, only a matter of time until he is hurt and will miss substantial time.
  16. Rcal10
    Bieber cost a pitcher almost at Wiggins level last year. So, if Wiggins’s comes back healthy, IMO, Peralta will cost at least him+. But if they get Peralta and he eventually stays here long term, I am okay with it.
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    💯
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    And the fact he is 27th in baseball in wRC+ with 145. Other than that and GG play he hasn’t done a thing.
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    My bad. I thought you were referencing chibear. But he has Steele in the rotation. If Steele and Boyd are healthy I would do some sort of hybrid 6 man rotation. If there is a day off in the 6 game cycle, maybe skip a guy. Otherwise go 6 men. Be happy all are healthy.
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    who suggested Steele to the pen?
  22. Rcal10
    Boyd is out another 5 weeks, minimum. Why would Brown only be stretched to 80-85 by then? Why not fully stretched to throw 100 pitches if he needed to? I know you said “at least”. But do you mean fully stretched out?
  23. Rcal10
    Well they are going to stretch him at least until Boyd comes back. If he is pitching well, IMO, he is way more valuable starting. And, technically that theory if don’t break what is working would qualify as a reason to keep him in the rotation. I cannot see a scenerio wheee Ben is pitching well every time out and the Cubs decide to take him out of the rotation. IMO that would be a terrible idea.
  24. Rcal10
    I absolutely believe they want him to be a starting pitcher. When Boyd comes back Brown should be fully stretched and I would expect him to be a part of the rotation. Rea might go to the pen. If/when Steele comes back maybe they go to some sort of hybrid 6 man rotation.
  25. Rcal10
    And honestly, except for the Cardinals, I think there is a solid chance of 4 teams being over .500. I think the Cardinals will fall. And when they do, they will fall hard.
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