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  1. Rcal10
    I defended you earlier. But now I have to ask….. what the hell are you talking about? Why does Nico have to go? Your first post wasn’t the dumbest I have ever read, but your collection of comments is bordering on pure nonsense.
  2. Rcal10
    Cubs average age was raised a lot by old pen arms who aren’t on the team any longer. While that may have brought their average age to the highest in the league, the bulk of roster is not that old. They certainly are not the youngest, but they are far from old. Most of the Cubs age came from guys who are that important or not on the team any longer. Pomeranz, Theilbar, Brasier, Turner, Kelly brought the average age up quite a bit. And only Kelly is back.
  3. Rcal10
    There is no contradiction. It is actually 2 true statements. To simplify for you: Cubs won’t spend beyond the first level luxury tax so they won’t get Imai, Suarez and Bregman. 1st truth Cubs are a major market team so they shouldn’t use the first level of the LT as a salary cap for the team. They should spend what they need to spend to get the players they want without fear of going over the first LT line. 2nd truth
  4. Rcal10
    I don’t doubt Bregman interest is real, but I doubt they get him. I think the best bat they will get would be Okamato. If they do that and get King or Imai the pen is going to suffer. Maybe they can add Fairbanks. Honestly, the fact that they are counting dollars to try being under the LT is very annoying. There is no reason they shouldn’t get Imai, Suarez (RP) and Bregman this off season. Go over. So what. They can get under in ‘27 and they are a major market team for christ sake!
  5. Rcal10
    Not even close. While I don’t agree with him, there has been far dumber posts.
  6. Rcal10
    Then you don’t do Gore. You move to the Marlins for Cabrera, or another term for another pitcher. I’m not advocating for anyone at this time. Not even suggesting they should trade for a cheaper controlled staring pitcher. I am just saying IF the Cubs did sign Bregman, it would stand to reason the pitcher they got would come via a trade. And, for me, that trade wouldn’t include Shaw. Go with Cassie, Brown and, if need be, additional B level prospects and see what they can get. I would imagine if they signed Bregman they would already know they can get a pitcher in a trade. And if that is the case, I hope Shaw isn’t involved.
  7. Rcal10
    Sure. They do that ALL THE TIME!
  8. Rcal10
    That is the most likely use of the money. But they could sign Okamoto, Suarez(RP) and Fairbanks and give themselves absolute.
  9. Rcal10
    I have come around to agreeing with you on that. I wouldn’t offer Shaw in a trade for any pitcher with only 2 years of control left. But if he can be had for Cassie and maybe someone like Wicks, Brown or Assad I would be fine with him. They wanted Shaw at the TDL. But thjngs changed from that time. Shaw got more valuable and Gore less. They can get Bregman and keep Shaw. That would be what I would hope they would do, if they got Bregman.
  10. Rcal10
    I never felt that way about Thome. At 23 years old he hit 20 homers in 321 AB. He was probably leaner, but guys to naturally bulk up too, as they age. I don’t recall him ever being mentioned as a possible user. I think he was just a big guy who hit a lot of homers. But I guess I could be wrong🤷
  11. Rcal10
    Regarding option 1, the Cubs did offer Scott a 4 year deal around that money last year so I don’t rule out offering Suarez an annual around $16. King for $20M annual, Suarez for $16M then the bat for $8M. That puts them around the number they are said to be spending.
  12. Rcal10
    What would be a more desirable off season? Option 1: sign King or Imai, Suarez(RP) and Refsnyder or Andujar Option 2: sign King or Imai, Fairbanks and Okamato Option 3: Sign Bregman, trade Cassie and Brown for Gore, Cabrera or Ryan and sign Fairbanks i think each option comes in close to the same salaries, give or take a few million. I realize the trade might not go exactly how I am suggesting. So pick whoever is needed to make that trade for a pitcher. Regardless, which option is better.
  13. Rcal10
    I would be fine with King or Imai, Suarez(RP) and then a right handed bat who can play 1st, 3rd and DH. Maybe if they went with King for $20M a year, Fairbanks for $9M a year they can get someone like the 29 yr old Japanese third baseman.
  14. Rcal10
    Abrams only has 3 years of control. And didn’t the Nats sent him down last year for disipliary reasons? I seem to remember something going on with him. Is him at 3rd base really that large an upgrade over Shaw? Maybe short term it is, but losing Shaw who has 6 years of control and Wiggins who also has 6 years of control and the adding 2 outfielders who also have 6 years of control left is too much.
  15. Rcal10
    Guess it is possible. But he would have to make the 26 man roster all season. Not very likely.
  16. Rcal10
    Phillies were said to be discussing non tendering Bohm. They have been trying to get rid of him for years. Now signing Schwarber they make be looking to dump some salary. Obviously if he cost anything if real value a trade isn’t happening. And it was just an example of a smallish trade, anyway.
  17. Rcal10
    Me neither. But he could be a right handed bat to DH and also play some first base. I said it could be a small trade. I consider adding Bohm as the top RH bench bat/part time corner infielder, part time DH a small trade.
  18. Rcal10
    If this is true it could mean the Cubs trade that may happen soon will be for a bat. To be fair, Rogers said a trade soon. He didn’t say a major deal. Maybe it is for Bohm or someone in that level. Then they sign Imai or King later. Even if Rogers is correct it doesn’t have to be a major deal.
  19. Rcal10
    That is a lot for 2 years of Gore(one of which could be shortened by a lockout) and Abrams.
  20. Rcal10
    Right. If they added a pitcher this year they would have that pitcher, Steele, Horton and probably Wiggins in the rotation starting after the lock out. A decent start to a rotation. That is why I do think they add someone. I think they will spend $40M+ this off season. So they have money for a pitcher, a bat and a pen arm. Not sure they can get all of that via FA and stay at $40M. Maybe Imai or King, Fairbanks or Finnegan and then Okamato. They might have to extend beyond $40M. Going all FA that is about as good as I can see them doing. And by doing this they keep all their young bats. Shaw to play second in ‘27 and Cassie, Mo, Long or Alcantara in the line up. Fill the rest with FA.
  21. Rcal10
    I didn’t check out the FA list next year. Is it better if you don’t count all the Cubs on that list? I believe they will explore deals for a bat, but in the end not end up with Bregman, Suarez(thankfully) or Bichette. I also doubt the younger Japanese player. But I wouldn’t be shocked if they ended up with the other Japanese 3rd baseman or traded for someone like Bohm. They can keep Shaw in this case. In fact if they did trade for Bohm, Shaw would probably still start at 3rd. Bohm would be a guy to hit left handed pitchers, play 3rd occasionally and also cover first when they sit Busch. I do, however, expect a decent pitcher coming this off season. Whether it be via trade (Gore, Cabrera, Ryan, etc…..) or FA (Imai or King), I think they will spend to get a MOR/TOR starter. With Imanaga, Tailon and Boyd leaving next year, they need some stability after this year. They won’t do it all in one year.
  22. Rcal10
    I think if you sign Bregman then trade Nico you take a step backwards. You aren’t getting a pitcher to plug into the rotation for Nico. I don’t agree with Bregman replacing Nico. He either signs here and the Cubs use young bats for a young TOR starting pitcher or, as Jason said, they extend the payroll this year and sign King. Worry about 27 when it comes.
  23. Rcal10
    I think IF they end up with Bregman it is because they know they can trade Shaw to get a starting pitcher in a trade. I think you said before that but appears they are angling to add a pitcher and a bat with one in trade and one via FA. And I agree with you on that. I I see no reason to move Nico if they got Bregman.
  24. Rcal10
    I didn’t see anything either way on how they plan on acquiring a pen arm. I did see something about the Phillies possibly moving Strahm. And I know they wouldn’t mind moving Bohm. But if they didn’t get a pen arm in trade, maybe just Bohm is the trade bat. Again, not exciting. But if it was him, Imai and Fairbanks and/or Keller that wouldn’t be a bad off season. Especially since they wouldn’t have to give up any top prospects for Bohm.
  25. Rcal10
    Not sure who the hitter would be. Bohm? Maybe a Bohm and Strahm package from Phillie? Not exactly an exciting bat, but does help the pen. And uses as a right handed platoon, would be in.
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