Rcal10
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More like 5 starts. But you are probably right. He has pitched well, however. Reds could have used him, for sure.
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I doubt the Guardians are signing any of those guys. This is a month roll of the dice. Glad they did it. Didn’t want to see any of the teams right behind the Cubs add any pitching. Reds getting Bader sucks because he is always good against the cubs. But otherwise not too worried about who they got and no one else for anyone. interesting that Clevenger went unclaimed. Guess some team do value morals and character.
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That sucks. Cubs will not get anyone.
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Lefties coming up and Lieter good lefties coming up. Move made sense. Didn’t work so he is criticized. .
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My question has still not been answered. If a team claims a guy and gets him do they move the back of the list or can they claim as many dues as they want. Can Cincy claim Giolitto, Clevenger and Lopez all before they Cubs and if no one before them claimed any of those guys do they get them all?
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So how does the waiver wire work? I know they go from worst record to best. But if someone like San Francisco picks someone up do they drop to the bottom of the waiver list. Or could they take as many players as they want at that spot and not drop to the back. I don’t see the Xubs getting any of these guys. Teams higher in the waiver wire have similar needs. Also, if they could get Clevenger would anyone want him? Before answering just know he has had a solid year. More an issue with his character.
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Never so happy to be wrong. Now let’s win this one!
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Don’t like this move. This loss will be on Ross.
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Absolutely. Maybe even pitch the entire inning. Merryweather has sucked against the brewers. I think the plan is Lieter for 2 innings.
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Instead he will pitch in the important SF and important Arizona series.
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I bet he goes Monday. With the day off on Thursday I think they will give everyone an extra day. Wick and a minor league call up Friday. Assad Saturday and Tallion Sunday. I think that is why he let him go 112.
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If people believe he is a 4th outfielder there is no sense worrying about their opinion anyway.
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I just sat down in my seats. Hoping for an exciting game.
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Great team with possibly nothing to play for-3 games.
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They really need 3 of 4 from the reds. Need to win the head to head against them in the event of a tie breaker.
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That is fine, I guess. But still could have done Madrigal at 3rd and Candelario at 1st. Hope Wisdom proves us wrong, but I see no reason he should ever play.
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A bad decision. Why not have him DH and Bellinger at 2st. Why not forget him all together and go Madrigal at 3rd and Candelario at 1st?
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I get it. I never really ever bought “grandstand” seats before I got season tickets. The view is perfect and being under the roof a little does help on very hot or rainy days. Honestly I wouldn’t change my seats for any other section. Great value for what you get.
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Absolutely. You can do that anytime. As I said I can also put you on an email list to send out dates I will sell. Got 2 in that section. Going a Monday, actually. Then the following week going to a game against the Giants and then Friday against the diamondbacks. Only in Chicago for 2 more weeks.
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223 row 9. Back when I was a kid those were called grandstands. Now they are terrace reserve preferred. First base side betwee home and first. Perfect view of the entire park with no obstructions. The roof overhang is just enough to keep us dry during rainy days yet we are close enough forward so that the roof doesn’t hinder a view of a fly ball. Neither the roof nor the poles obstruct our view of anything. I have relocated 2 times to get to these seats. But that was year 2 and 3, back before the 14 and then 15 season. Been here ever since and won’t move.
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It’s a lot of work still. But I network the best I can. When I go I always ask whoever is sitting next to me how they got their seats and do they come often. If they say they go to 4 or 5 games a year and buy through the box office or even a secondary market I ask them if they like the seats and would they be interested in me sending them a list of games I have available. I have good seats so no one is ever disappointed. I explain they are cheaper than the box office. I have added two people that way. I send a list out early and have people pick games. Then put the rest on the secondary market. When the Cubs were good I would charge a little over my price but cheaper than the box office. Had no issues with that. But as I said, it is work. You have to stay on it. They are not going to sell themselves. As far as that goes if anyone here goes to a few games a year and needs a pair let me know. I am now selling at only my cost. I can put you on a list for next year.
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I am fine if he moves on. Just not sure he does. And if he doesn’t it is because he is unsure of his value in the open market. So not like the Cubs could trade him. They need to hope he has a 1 year “prove it contract year”. And if he comes back and does pitch well, I would be fine with that team being the Cubs if they can get him for 4 years. I think you are giving too much emphasis on the Cubs not wanting to extend him. That was before the deadline and TBH they were not sure if they were in the race. Actually it was more likely they would sell. So of course they wouldn’t extend him before selling. And then right before the deadline he started struggling. Not going to extend then either.
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If Stoman comes back and is healthy and does play the last year of his contract he is fine at $21M next year. But I agree they can also get another pitcher and it could be cia a trade. Sign Bellinger and trade a corner outfielder for a MOR starter. Works for me.
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September Call Ups: Bring Me Canario
Rcal10 replied to Brandon Glick's topic in North Side Baseball Front Page News
But the line up isn’t desperate for power. Since the ASB they are second in baseball in home runs. Over the long haul, maybe they could use more power. But right now they don’t. IMO PCA add away more than Canario. Honestly with Morel struggling and the clock striking midnight on Tauchman, I would love to see PCA up and in the line up now. -
For me, best case scenario is sign Bellinger and look into dealing Happ or Suzuki for either a first baseman or MOR pitcher. Probably the pitcher. Move Bellinger to right and whoever you don’t trade plays left. PCA play center. I think the Cubs could justify paying too dollar for Bellinger with the thought of moving him to right and have him also as insurance if PCA struggles Best case scenario is a 3 team trade where Happ goes so somewhere. Alonzo comes here and prospects go to the Mets. Before anyone responds to this point, I know it isn’t happening. . Just dreaming.
