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Cubs don’t fit then. I don’t see Horton or Wiggins being traded in a Gore deal.
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Of the Cubs could get Gore without trading Shaw, Horton or Wiggins and only use either Cassie or Ballestaros (not both) as the first piece, I would be all for a Gore trade. Somebody like Cassie, Rojas and either Assad or Brown would be fine with me. If that doesn’t get Gore I would see about Cabrera or Ryan. Maybe not all those guys. But the highest valued young guy I would want them to deal is Cassie. Not interested in dealing Shaw, Horton or Wiggins.
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Week 16: Bears vs Packers Saturday 7:20pm on FOX
Rcal10 replied to jersey cubs fan's topic in Other Sports
While I absolutely want the Bears to start fast and don’t stop, the last 2 weeks the Packers have faltered at the end of the game. Bears were outplaying them when the game ended. Packers got lucky to hold on. Broncos took over late too. I think if the Bears keep it close at half the coaches will figure out how to win this one in the second half. For the first time in years, I have confidence in the coaches to have a game plan that works after half time. I also have confidence in the QB to score late. -
Like Swanson? And wasn’t Heyward 27 or at most 28? Aren’t all FA at least that old? I just don’t see why what Hendry did 20 years ago should have any affect on what Jed does now.
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You’re leaving out they won 97 games the following year with a very good team. Soriano was fine.
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ESPN has Keller listed as the 36 ranked FA, ahead of Pagan, Finnegan and Maton. All who have signed bigger deals that 2/$12. They estimate Keller at 2/$22. I think that is much closer to reality. MLB has him ranked 26th, ahead of Rogers, Finnegan, Fairbanks, Maton & Helsly. Many who have signed for more than 2/$12 already. MLB has him at 3/$36M. So there you go. 2 other sources showing a much higher value. Do you really want to stick to your sources of info?
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Agreed. And I am sure what a GM did almost 20 years ago has zero affect on what a different GM does now. Even if it was an epic fail (and as has been pointed out, it wasn’t) there is no reason to use that as an excuse not signing long term deals now. Never mind since then, Jed has been a part of even organization who signed Heyward, Lester, Darvish and Swanson to deals of 6 or more years. After the bad Heyward contract Darvish and Swanson were signed.
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What was the issue with Soriano’s contract? He pretty much played to it, didn’t he. Besides, what does what two different GM’s do (in one case, over a decade ago and the other 2 decades) have to do with what Hoyer does now?
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It matters some if he is a starter. But even as just a pen arm, if no one thinks he can start, he gets more than 2/$12M..
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If Keller only gets 2/$12M he better get it from the Cubs and better have a deal today. There is NO CHANCE that is what he gets.
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But why are you even using those when they are clearly not correct? Do you really think Keller is going to get $1.8M for one year? After seeing what others have signed for do you really think Keller is going to sign 2/$12M or Fairbanks 3/$44M. Assuming you agree those are not correct why would you default to these numbers?
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Chicago Cubs Have "Renewed Interest" In Alex Bregman
Rcal10 replied to Matthew Lenz's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
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Chicago Cubs Have "Renewed Interest" In Alex Bregman
Rcal10 replied to Matthew Lenz's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I’m thinking he is banned. But not sure. I have him in my ignore list. Is it safe yet??? Also, is anyone else having issues with pop ups. I am getting a crazy amount making it almost impossible to chat. -
Maybe seeing what others are getting and reports of what is being discussed. Thors projections are useless. Both will cost more than those projections of crowd source. And does spotrac really show Keller at $1.8M for 1 year? Or is that $18M? Regardless, neither makes sense and Fairbanks for 3/$44M is a bit much too.
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Why is he better on cost to production? I think Keller is going to cost more and possibly a longer deal. Not arguing on ability, but we know the Cubs do a lot of things cost driven.
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Or do what I did and ignore.
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If they don’t end up with a FA pitcher and end up trading Shaw for Gore, Cabrera or Ryan and then sign Keller or Fairbanks and Okamato, how would that off season look? I don’t see Bregman as an option in any scenerio. Same with Bichette. But if they did trade for one of those pitchers they should have enough money for at least one more good pen arm and also Okamato.
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Have to hope they are all in on Imai. But then Jed can’t get scared away by the price or the length of the contract.
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Agreed. I don’t think the Cubs thought they could get King or Imai under $20M a year. Maybe each is closer to $23M. I think the years are the bigger hang up. Maybe King for 4 and Imai for 7. That is, IMO the bigger issue. Will they go that long for either? Or they need to make a trade for a pitcher.
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What is happening? I put someone in my ignore list and I am still seeing posts by him. I see his name on my list and yet still seeing posts. WHY?????
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Me too. Not even fun to come here any longer.
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Weaver wouldn’t be bad….. I guess.
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I miss arguing about the Cubs. Can we get that back and just ignore the rest.
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With Jansen signing the Cubs are down to Fairbanks or bringing Keller back. Maybe Kopech. Not sure I consider him a high end pen arm. As far as starting pitchers go, has to be King or Imai. I don’t see them in on Suarez of Valdez. If not either of them are we looking at Giolito types? Most expensive bat I can see them even considering is Okamato. But it will probably be someone less expensive. This could very well turn into a very disappointing off season. The only way I see them upping the ante in the pen or with a bat is if they trade for the starting pitcher. It could still end well, but a lot of work to do and a lot of potential roadblocks.
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Weren’t you leaving. This is the longest goodbye ever. I mean, I don’t care either way about you, but if you truly are going…..GO ALREADY.
