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  1. Rcal10
    That is interesting. But the Giants have no one of interest.
  2. Rcal10
    I don’t think Nico will be traded. But, if he is, I don’t see SF as the team to get him. The only way he ends up in SF is if they are involved in some kind of 3 team deal. Giants do not have anyone the Cubs would want, IMO, for Nico.
  3. Rcal10
    I’m not disputing they never made a serious attempt at signing him. I just don’t agree that they made the trade with only having him one year, as the plan. I think, for whatever reason, their opinion of him changed as the season went on. So no long term offer.
  4. Rcal10
    I don’t see anything happening with Nico. But if it did it wouldn’t be until after the convention. I find it hard to believe they would make a trade that will automatically be disliked right before the convention.
  5. Rcal10
    I agree you should look at all the data. But because he does have solid swing and miss stuff and his k rate did increase as the year went on, I think he is being sold a little short. Besides that, before this year Logan Webb had a few low K rate years that were very good. And his k per 9 were 7.6 as opposed to Horton’s 7.4 last year. I agree Horton can’t sustain the success he had without getting a few more K’s, but guys can have good years at that level. And I think his level will improve.
  6. Rcal10
    Regarding Horton, his K rate did get better as the season went on. He struck out 47 batters in his last 49 innings starting in August. He has sold swing and miss rates too. So I would expect that K rate to increase. Now, back Tucker. I don’t think the Cubs question his baseball skills. I think their issue is his make up, for whatever reason.
  7. Rcal10
    Honestly, I have no idea what happened last year. I just don’t believe they NEVER intended on discussing a long term contract with him when they traded for him. It just turned into a bad marriage, for whatever reason reason. And the Cubs just decided he wasn’t the guy for them. What sense does that trade make if they knew it was for one year only? Jed didn’t have to save his job. He was never in danger of losing it. Cubs didn’t exactly go all in after the trade, as if they were laying it all on the line for one year. Why trade a decent 3rd baseman and a higher end prospect for one year of Tucker and not go all in? Contrary to what some want to believe, Jed and the FO are not idiots. I think it is far more likely that, for whatever reason, the FO changed their opinion on Tucker. And because of that they decided he wasn’t the guy going forward.
  8. Rcal10
    I think the idea they only traded for him for one year and never had any intent of signing him after the year is ridiculous. You may have thought it and said it the entire time, but that doesn’t make it true or any less ridiculous. I think them signing Bregman is proof that they did have the money where they could have kept Tucker. There is one thing being quiet and another being aloof. I also don’t think they liked how he responded to rehab. When he was traded for I do believe the FO hoped he would love Wrigley and the fans would love him. Maybe get a small discount and he retire a Cub. Obviously that didn’t happen. But, I think his actions off the field as a ballplayer caused them to change their mind on him. I just don’t think the Tucker experience went how the Cubs hoped it would. And, if you think about all those great hitters who came through Houston, he was the only one they didn’t even bother to try extending. They lost Correa, Bregman, Springer to free agency. Each they tried to keep. They kept Altuve and so far Alvarez. They traded Tucker.
  9. Rcal10
    Just my opinion, but I don’t think they liked his clubhouse presence. I don’t think he was the leader they expected him to be. That may not have been the original plan. But I think they soured in his as the year went on.
  10. Rcal10
    Is there a way a 3 team trade beteeen the Cubs, Red Sox and Dbacks can work? I am thinking Cubs trade Hoerner and Shaw and end up with Marte and Mayer. Dbacks maybe get Shaw and Abreu. Boston gets Hoerner. Maybe something else has to be added somewhere. Honestly I live in Az. and it seems Marte isn’t a great clubhouse influence. It also appears that is important to the Cubs. So even if talent levels are even I am not sure if the Cubs would be interested. Does this type of deal overwhelm the Cubs enough to move Nico?
  11. Rcal10
    I had to do the same thing a few weeks back with someone. I still have him ignored, but I am not sure he posts any longer. Pretty sure Banks will go away any day now. Might even be gone.
  12. Rcal10
    Not going to happen. Pretty sure the Cubs have no interest in him.
  13. Rcal10
    I’m not worried about Donovan. I not even too worried about the Cardinals getting too much for him. But maybe if they think the Giants will switch to Hoerner they lower their ask. It doesn’t hurt the Cubs to allow a story that they are talking to the Giants about Hoerner, be out there. I don’t think they trade him to the Giants, however.
  14. Rcal10
    I still think this is more hype than reality. At least with the Giants. It just makes sense for the Cubs and Giants to let out info they are talking. Giants want Donovan but at a lower cost. Cubs would be happy to help them accomplish that in a trade with the Cardinals. As for other teams, maybe there is something there. But I would guess if there is, it will be after a Donovan trade to the giant shakes out. It just helps the Cubs if the Cardinals think the a giants might go elsewhere.
  15. Rcal10
    Utility bat this year. Starting at 2nd base next year. I don’t see the Cubs trading Shaw. But if they do, it better be for a starting pitcher they can control for AT LEAST 4 years. And at least a MOR type guy. Maybe a similar trade like Rizzo for Cashner. Except this time the pitcher works out too. I doubt that is a possibility, which is why I expect Shaw to be here.
  16. Rcal10
    I think Bellinger gets a deal worked out with the Yankees. Even if the reports are accurate that they reached their limit with 6 years and $31M a year, I don’t see Bellinger getting more than that elsewhere. Which means he will be back to the Yankees.
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  18. Rcal10
    I can easily see Mo as a 115 wRC+ kind of bat. And while I agree with you on the catchers regression, I think PCA can hold his offense similar to his end numbers. And hopefully more consistent. Maybe a few less homers but a few more steals and less K’s. And I think we haven’t seen the best of Busch yet. Which is exciting. I think the offense will be good overall.
  19. Rcal10
    I know it isn’t likely. I think the team is basically set. I also think the Cubs like Tailon more than for just being a MOR starter. They seem to really value culture guys. And from all I have ever heard about Tailon he is that sort of guy. I think a big part of going after Bregman as a top target is his leadership. Most likely, unless they do something stupid like trade Nico, this is the team. If Alcantara can be sent down maybe they add a veteran outfielder. But that is about it until the TDL.
  20. Rcal10
    Apparently MK didn’t read my comments 15 times. Because he asked directly if I thought Gallen would pitch better than Tailon this year. So I answered him.
  21. Rcal10
    I agree. But if you replace Tucker and Shaw for Mo and Bregman I’m not so sure that’s a regression. I think Mo will put up better offensive numbers than Shaw did in ‘25. And Bregman will come close to Tucker’s numbers. On paper I think this is a better team than the ‘25 team. They added Cabrera, have Shaw off the bench and rebuilt their pen. Plus they have Steele coming back and a full year of Horton, and hopefully, Amaya
  22. Rcal10
    I think Gallen is better.
  23. Rcal10
    I agree with you. Like I said, maybe if they wanted to lessen the exodus of FA next year they can sign Gallen and trade Tailon this off season. That would probably add $5M to the budget. But if they would go over at the TDL, this shouldn’t matter. Other than that I only expect them to go over if they make TDL moves.
  24. Rcal10
    Exactly. Yankees could want him but that doesn’t mean the Cubs want to trade him.
  25. Rcal10
    WOW. You are spending way too much time arguing with a clueless individual or just someone who wants a reason to howl at the moon. He lost me when he questioned you on his home and road performance as if it couldn’t be verified. To add to your comments, Bregman’s career stats are better on the road. Just in case people want to suggest he took advantage of a short left field in Houston and Boston. I admire your patience. But this guy isn’t going to change.
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