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  1. Rcal10
    It is crazy isn’t it. You didn’t even add the outfielder has 4 GG to his name.
  2. Rcal10
    I agree with you, but for right now, who is pitching the rest of the week? Are they really going to have a bullpen day in Milwaukee? That would suck. They have to either bring someone up for a start in Milwaukee or a start in New York. Who would that be? After this week, sure, they can go with Rea and Assad filling the back end of the rotation. Not great, but it is what they have.
  3. Rcal10
    Cubs get to add a player today for the doubleheader and probably bring someone up to replace Cabrera. I might let Sanders start tonight in New York. As it stands now they got Boyd tomorrow then Brown to start the Brewers series. Probably Rea after that. But who does Sunday? If Sanders takes Assad’s spot tonight either everyone can be pushed back a day or after Boyd on Thursday and Brown on Friday they can go Rea, Assad.
  4. Rcal10
    Cabrera looked good in the first inning. Wasn’t he doing well his last start when his hand cramped up. I feel he went 9 up and 9 down through 3. Hope he is figuring it out.
  5. Rcal10
    I think that while he regretted letting him go, the Cubs never had any intention of signing him this off season. I would say they never even talked to him.
  6. Rcal10
    Looks about to start after a short delay.
  7. Rcal10
    I think the only way they go Wagler is if they move up in the draft with some sort of Giddey trade. Him, 15 and the kid they drafted last year to move up and draft Wagler. Don’t really like that idea either, but makes more sense than wasting a 4th pick on Wagler.
  8. Rcal10
    But the thought was Seiya was going to be the DH. Seiya was bad in the outfield. He has been really good this year, but that wasn’t the thought this past off season. Schwarber was not really a good fit. I was surprised by Bregman too, but he did make more sense. At the time they signed him the thought was Nico would play this year then Shaw wouldntske over 2nd. Even after Nico signed an extension, Shaw could have been traded or be a utility player. I was hoping he would be traded for a pitcher. With the advantage of hindsight it is easy to say they should have signed Schwarber instead. But at the time Bregman make more sense. He just hasn’t played well.
  9. Rcal10
    He is 23. So the cocky teen years are long ago. I don’t want him either, but because he is too old for a rookie, not because of being a cocky teenager.
  10. Rcal10
    I think holding Shota back helps on two fronts. First, when they can they like to give him an extra day or two of rest. Then, him not going Tuesday keeps him away from the Brewers on Sunday. They appear to have him figured out, so it is good he misses that series. I think Boyd will go Thursday so Brown can open the Brewers series.
  11. Rcal10
    He isn’t that bad, actually. At least they added some length. Probably go guard with the second first round pick now, unless they move up for the Michigan center, which I doubt happens.
  12. Rcal10
    I’m really bad figuring out fair trades. In this one I guess it depends on what each team thinks of the guys they are getting back. Both Early and Ruran would be guys. Is and the future. But not sure the Cubs value them that high. Duran has been dropping the last 2 years and Early hasn’t been great either. But, who knows🤷
  13. Rcal10
    Joe Ryan only has one year after this one. If they go with a controlled pitcher I hope it is for more than just the ‘27 season. I think I would rather get the rental over a guy with just the ‘27 season of control.
  14. Rcal10
    I would rather they pay more and come away with a guy they can have for several years after this one. Someone like Detmers or Soriano. However, Gray, as a rental, would be fine if he comes cheap enough. Like you said, besides the one starter via trade they will still need another pitcher or two in the rotation to step up. Then they have a chance. Brown, the guy they get in a trade, and one or more of Cabrera, Boyd, Imanaga, or even Steele or Wiggins for the playoff rotation.
  15. Rcal10
    I wouldn’t mind Seiya coming back. I agree they need a strong right handed bat. I am a Happ fan, but if I am only taking one back it would be Seiya. Mainly because of his hitting from the right side. While the Cubs do have a lot of right handed bats, none have been particularly good. They need Seiya to have a good bat on the right side. The offer you suggested sounds pretty fair too.
  16. Rcal10
    I agree. If they find a guy they like with control left, they should trade for him. That sort of deal works even if they don’t make the playoffs this year, provided they trade for the right guy. But that also makes that guy even more valuable and the cost is even higher. So while I like that move, we better be prepared to lose a lot to make it.
  17. Rcal10
    Agreed. Rhey aren’t a bad team. And that makes them a contender. If they can add a playoff starter to the rotation and a few solid pen arms they have a chance in any series. Not great, not super exciting, but a team that should be in the playoff race all year.
  18. Rcal10
    I don’t see any projections with 80 wins. Pecota has them at 85.9, but a clear playoff team. Most have them 40%-70% chance of making the playoffs. The point isn’t really how many wins they will have. My comment was more about the statement that they were nowhere near a contender. Whether it is a projected 85 win team or a 90 win team, that is still a contender. I agree they have to add arms to get to that 90 level. At least one SOLID starter, and I would like 2 pen arms.
  19. Rcal10
    That is nuts. Even a team clearly making the playoffs doesn’t give that away. Cubs are in a bad spot when it comes to TDL deals. While they are contending for a a lot in the playoffs, they aren’t a sure thing. So they can’t go get that missing piece, like the ‘16 team did with Chapman. Prices are going to be high. Not really sure how aggressive the FO will be.
  20. Rcal10
    I agree they should not do something like that. But to suggest they are clearly nowhere near a contender is wrong. No idea why so many people say this. If they are a team who by projections should win 86-90+ games they are a contender. This team has those projections. At the very least they are definitely a playoff contender. And clearly much closer than “nowhere near ” territory.
  21. Rcal10
    Maybe. But I don’t recall that happening much either. And, again, maybe they didn’t want to. Maybe making the blue jays come back to Chicago during a road trip is exactly what the Cubs hoped would happen. Add the fact they miss Cease and that is another win.
  22. Rcal10
    Which is why even with all the bitching about this team, it is a contender. Get some pitching, hitters hit like they are supposed to hit and they can beat anyone. Maybe not over 162 games, but in a 3,5 or 7 game series, they can win. Which is why it drives me crazy when someone suggests they are not contenders. If you make the playoffs and/or win 87-90 games you are a contender. No, your not at the Dodgers talent. Maybe not even Brewers or Braves. But I don’t have to be. You just have to make the playoffs and beat them in a short series.
  23. Rcal10
    BK asked why they didn’t plan for this. I think they did. The plan was if the rain cancels the game they get a day to rest and make it up at the end of a homestand. Make Toronto inconvenienced.
  24. Rcal10
    Aside from hurricane warnings on the east coast I don’t remember when a game would be called and played a day before it was supposed to be played. Maybe it has been done some, but pretty rare. Besides that, they would have had to make Saturday a day night doubleheader. I think Wrigley still has some restrictions on the amount of night games they could have. They might be at that limit. Logistically getting people out after one game and in for the night game would be tough. And notifying people who have tickets for today’s game wouldn’t be easy either. Not to mention people who were going to Sunday’s game now needing to go Saturday night. I think they did have a good idea this game wouldn’t be played and are satisfied with making it up 8/6.
  25. Rcal10
    Maybe the Cubs are copying the Dodgers in holding pitchers back so they are fresh in August thru the rest of the year. 😬Maybe Steele, Boyd and Wiggins give the Cubs the starting pitching they need closing out the season. For the record, I know that isn’t what they are doing intentionally. And I know that isn’t going to happen. Just putting a positive, albeit, doubtful spin on the season. 🤷
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