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  1. Rcal10
    I think this also shows we were way more interested in Tucker than the Cubs were. I do think that when he was traded here the plan was for him to love the city and the Cubs sign him long term. They have proved they will pay a guy until 37 years old with this Bregman deal. So, IMO, I think they would have done 10 years with Tucker. I think what happened was the Cubs ended up not really liking Tucker. I have no idea why. But, IMO, they like Bregman’s make up better. What happened last year while the Cubs were trying to get Tucker to love the city was the Cubs decided they didn’t love Tucker. Right or wrong on the Cubs part, I don’t think money or years bothered the Cubs with Tucker. I think Tucker bothered the Cubs.
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    As it stands right now it looks like Mo is the DH. Which would then have an all right handed butting bench. Either catcher, Alcantara, Shaw, and Austin.wouls be the bench. Does anyone think that will change? And, if so, where and by adding who? I really hope they hold on to both Nico and Shaw. This team is loaded, if they do.
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    That is how I see it. I am good with it, we can’t complain that Jed doesn’t spend money and then when he does complain he overspent. He makes the team better. Period!
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    Again, at the end of the season Bellinger has averaged almost 600 PA a year the last 4 years. I wouldn’t use “injury risk” as aa description for him. What percent of guys have come to the plate 2300 times in 4 years? My guess is not many.
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    Careful NY. Cubfansince77 might accuse you of being mine and Derwood’s buddy too. And suggest we are all wrong. He is obviously right. DUH!!!!
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    I don’t even know derwood. But what I do know you tend to make statements of opinion as if they are facts. And your opinions are not based on facts.
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    He isn’t any more an injury risk than 95% of the players in MLB. I just don’t think someone dings him for being this guy who isn’t likely to be injured, any more than anyone else.
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    Rookie season he was league average with the bat. That is not bad. Especially when you add his defense and baserunning. I don’t like Shaw, the man, but I am not going to discredit him as a player.
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    Most of us do not feel Shaw isn’t the answer at third. You do. I think he is good and will be better. That said, we still need another bat. If Shaw has to wait until ‘27 to join the line up full time and is a utility guy this year with maybe 400 AB, that is fine. But just because guys want Bregman or Bichette does not mean people don’t think Shaw will be good.
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    I know. But he is hardly an injury risk. 550 or more PA 4 years in a row is pretty good.
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    Schwarber? How is Nick full time DH on a team with Schwarber?
  12. Rcal10
    They probably want to better they team this year and then use Shaw when Hoerner leaves.
  13. Rcal10
    Exactly what injury issue does Belli have. He has had more than 550 PA the last 4 years? I mean I might not want to pay him $30M a year but I am not really worried about his injury history.
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    He is better than Bohm. Cubs don’t move Shaw for Bohm to play, that is for sure. I want Bregman or Bichette but not because I think Shaw isn’t good. He is good. He would be awesome as a utility guy next year and then take over for Nico after that. And Bregman isn’t going to hit 45-50 homers with the Cubs in ‘26.
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    Mets, Blue Jays or Cubs.
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    Unless the Phillies are moving Turner to center I don’t see them with Bichette. They need outfielders. This was posted a few days back. Bottom line is if the Cubs really want him or Bregman they can sign them. Money shouldn’t be an issue. They have plenty and can sign anyone.
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    I’m not sure they do either. But I do believe they are more in on them than just that phone call to them to ask them if they drop to give the Cubs a call. And if there ever was a year to get someone like Bregman or Bichette, this would be the year. However, about a week or so ago I came to the same conclusion you are at now. Cubs very well could end up with Suarez. He just feels like that guy who drops. I don’t like it either. But the team does have a patten.
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    The point is the low market teams do get better compensation when losing a FA, plus the other things I mentioned. Again, not suggesting their reward makes up for their limited budget.
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    I get it, and I agree legacy does matter. But I think in a last contract, money is the winner, period. Some guys might have an ego where legacy matters more than others. But then some guys might value family comfort in a city. So, as an example, Bellinger knows his numbers would be better for his career if he signed with the Yankees. But what if his family loves another city better? Does he put legacy over family? Maybe one guy does and another guy doesn’t. We don’t know. We do know money talks. IMO everything else is far down the line of concerns. And to each player they may value things differently.
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    No we don’t. I am not sure exactly what the difference is when losing a FA, but I know the small market teams do get a higher pick in the draft when they lose one. And penalized less when they sign one. And every year the entire division, except the Cubs gets a competitive balance pick. That pick is either after the first round or the second round. So they get more chances at young talent. Plus they have a higher limit they can spend internationally. While this doesn’t make up for a large market team just spending money, it does give them an advantage over large market teams who don’t spend as large markets, since the one advantage large markets has is they have money to spend.
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    If they had money they wouldn’t get the other benefits they get like extra picks in the amateur draft, more international money, etc…. So they may not have as much good cheap talent. There FO does an amazing job. I am not disputing that. But they do have more opportunities every year for cheap talent then large market teams have.
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    Honestly, I don’t care who they view as the main target. Just target one and get him like a big market should do. If they get someone who isn’t the last man standing I will finally believe they got a guy because they wanted him, not because he dropped.
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    I know this. And I agree we all do it. Just not you, really. That is what surprised me. You wishing. Typically you are the guy who after someone puts up a crazy wish, shoots it down with reality. 😬 I guess I didn’t expect you to join the dreamers (me included) As for prospects replacing solid players, you have absolutely suggested it often. I am not going to go back and look at exact examples, but you have advocated for trading Happ and Suzuki and replacing them with Cassie, Mo, Long, etc….. on numerous occasions.
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    This is a complete about face. Aren’t you the guy who continually says you don’t expect them to do anything? Aren’t you all about just bringing up prospects who will magically be as good as Happ and Suzuki? Now you are suggesting something that we all know has absolutely no chance of happening? Obviously you know it too. Just surprised you even suggested it. Honestly, I would rather see them get Bichette and Gallen. Trade Tailon. That would cost them a net of around $32M to $38M. They would be over the LT, but not by that much. And they can get under next year. While I think this is also pretty unlikely, I think it is way more likely than what you suggested.
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    I would lump that in with comfort in a city and a team. I wouldn’t put personal numbers as a separate category, unless it is for a future contract. Using Happ as an example doesn’t really pertain. He wants good numbers for a better contract. I agree all athletes have egos. They all want to see big time stats. But a big time back account far outweighs stats.
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