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  1. Rcal10
    I don’t thjnk we agree with his on the field ability. I think he could be very good. I wouldn’t mind him at 2nd in ‘27. I would be fine with them trading him, but they need a solid return. As much as I don’t agree with his views, I don’t want them to just get rid of him because his off the field views.
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    I am perfectly happy with the Bregman deal after seeing Tucker and Bichette.
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    Just curious. At what cost do you want to extend him. My guess is he can get 6 years next year. Probably around $25M. Do you want to extend him for that?
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    Based on your name I know you were around for Ryne Sanberg. His first two years his highest 0PS+ was 90. And he wasn’t near the hitting prospect coming into the majors that Shaw was. This is not to compare Shaw to Sandberg. It is just pointing out that Shaw only has one year. His value may go higher. To be a league average hitter, who actually performed much better than that in the second half, as a rookie does make Shaw very valuable. When you add he also played good defense at a position he never played before, there is no reason to trade him unless you get a great deal. Your’s was not it.
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    No one responding here is suggesting the Cubs trade Shaw for any other reason than to make their team better. I don’t want him traded just to get him off the team. But there are definitely some players listed in the article that I would trade Shaw for, because if strictly baseball reasons. I am also fine if they keep him and he is a utility player.
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    Any team that runs across them in the playoffs can beat them. Sure, the Dodgers will be favorites, but they can lose a best of 5 or best of 7. It shcks to be in their division. Over 162 games they should clearly have the best record. And they should be a clear favorite in the playoffs. But in a short series they can lose.
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    The article points to exactly the type of trades the Cubs should consider for Shaw. Young starting pitching. They can add a bench bat before spring if they did deal Shaw. If they got a staring pitcher they wouldn’t have to pay for one next year so maybe they resign Hoerner, or just spend that money on offense. I am not suggesting they trade Shaw. Just saying if they did that would be the way to go about it.
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    I’m not sure they can trade Shaw for a hitter clearly better than Ballesteros. But if they could and that guy has at least 3 years of control left, sure, they can trade Shaw and add a utility guy. But I think Ballesteros is going to do just fine as a hitter in ‘26. But as you said, doesn’t hurt to explore. I just doubt they find anything. However, would Wilyer Abreu fit that description? Or do we need better?
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    He is in no way the same as Russell and Chapman. He got sucked into a cult. He is weak minded. And I dislike everything he stands for. But he isn’t like Russell or Chapman.
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    Actually if Shaw has a good year as super sub they may be able to trade him for a different cheap everyday starter or a young controlled rotation piece next year, opening up the possibility of signing Nico. But for now I wouldn’t extend or trade him. I wouldn’t trade Shaw either, this year.
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    Me too. I don’t like him. Will never buy his jersey. But I am not trading him unless they get equal value back. And most likely, I wouldn’t trade him this year. Next year makes more sense, IMO.
  12. Rcal10
    Best idea I have heard so far. Ride it out this year. Address anything they need to do next year.!
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    I absolutely agree you only trade him for baseball reasons. I can see a scenario where it does make sense. If a team was willing to give you a major league ready starting pitcher for him you might do it. Then in ‘27 you have a young, cheap start to a rotation. Steele, Cabrera, Horton, Wiggins and the Shaw trade pitcher make up a rotation that cost knot $20M to $25M. Gives them ample room to add other pieces. They can probably keep Hoerner if they wanted, beyond ‘26. The issue is, if they did that they had better then add a solid utility guy. That’s where this idea gets tough. But to your point, I don’t want him traded because I disagree with his beliefs. You have to separate that.
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    Does he have 5 or 6 years of control left? I had originally thought 5, but I think Cuzi mentioned he had 6.
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    I am good with keeping both. As you said, there are enough AB for everyone. But if one was traded I would hope it is Shaw and for a young starting pitcher with his potential. One that could go into the rotation in ‘27. But then they would need to get a good utility bat to replace him this year. That is where I am unsure how it plays out. I like having Shaw as utility. Maybe sign Castro? I do like the idea of a cheaper rotation in ‘27 if that pitcher for Shaw is in the rotation along with Wiggins, Horton, Cabrera and Steele. You would 5 starters @ maybe $25M in payroll. That would give them a lot of money to add talent. If they could make a trade this year that doesn’t hurt the ‘26 teams chances and solves one spot for the ‘27 team, that would be what I am looking for. Since that is near impossible to do, just keep them both.
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    Not crazy about the messenger but I am fine with the message. Hope it is true. Trade Shaw for a young pitcher who can be in the rotation in ‘27. Just pick up a utility guy for the bench(Castro). Maybe even extend Nico. If Wiggins, Horton, Cabrera and whoever they get for Shaw are in the rotation next year, with Steele, you might have a 5 man rotation for under $25M. You can afford Nico as well as another FA bat and probably a pitcher.
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    That is probably true. Basically no matter who you are you are subject to a lot of expectations ans criticism in NY.
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    I am fine with everyone selling him short. That would mean then Cubs don’t get overwhelmed
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    Yep. if Nico is traded it will be a trade neither fan base likes.
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    Mets have Soto. How does Tucker have to be “the guy” with the Mets?
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    He wouldn’t need to be ”the guy” with the Mets either.
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    I’m with you. I don’t want to trade him either. However, if the Mariners get involved they have a lot of interesting prospects.
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    Cassie isn’t a veteran beloved Cub. He was traded to a place he can play every day in the majors. He should be very happy.
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    Just want to be blown away and also help this years team. Funny, it always seems like a great idea to trade a guy in his last year if you get a great deal. But then when it is actually offered it gets hard to do. Not that Tolle was actually offered.
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    One for one? Wonder if there is a way to add Duran or Abreu in the deal. Give up Alcantara or even Mo. Get a proven bat who plays right. I am still skeptical of any Nico trade, but if they did get a potential stud pitcher that is hard to pass on.
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