Rcal10
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I agree. Bad throw by Dansby. But I have seen Busch pick worse throws.
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I’m with you on this. But maybe I am too optimistic too. I think they keep him long term. At the very least they will give it a good effort. I think it gets done.
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For the record, I don’t think he gets $500M either. But we don’t know. I just think you tried finding something negative to say when you suggested he never had a year with a WAR over 6. So wanted to point out that in his last 150+ games his WAR is over 7. This is the wrong threat for this discussion anyway.
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They gave up what they had to give up. If Amith becomes a star, so be it. He was a top 50-70 prospect when traded. You have to give up something to get something. Parades didn’t hit here and wouldn’t be putting up here what he is in Houston. And again, you have to give up something good to get a top 10 player in the game.
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His last 150+ games his WAR is almost 8, so…. 🤷
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Not a huge McMahon fan, however if he isn’t too costly I do think we can use him. Shaw is not looking like the answer right now.
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Lot of game left. They need to score more. They also need to catch the damn ball.
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Wasn’t a good throw, but Busch should have had it. Honestly, Horton got screwed by the defense the entire game. He did well.
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WTF PCA!!!
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The issue with the “27 season is fair. But I would think they could work around that somehow if they really want Tucker.
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I don’t see him extending. Doesn’t mean they can’t still keep him. Also doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be trying. But if I were him I would wait, even if my intent was to stay with the Cubs. Why not? If he wants to stay he can also give the Cubs the option to match his best offer. At lesser he would know he got top dollar.
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I still think Tucker is different than any other mega star FA. He is coming up to free agency after a year with the Cubs. This is a first for them. It isn’t like not being the highest bidder for a Bregman or Judge or anyone else people want to use as an example to explain why the Cubs won’t sign Tucker. In the end, maybe they don’t get him. Maybe someone offers him 12/$540 or something outlandish like that. But I do think the Cubs will made their most serious effort to actually sign a guy to a mega contract. I don’t believe Jed traded for him without at least having an expectation they will try keeping him long term.
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He has been in a homer drought, however he is still pacing to 27 homers. Personally, I think he will hit over 30 homers. But if he ends up with 29 instead of 33 is it really that big a deal if his OPS are over .900 at seasons end? I think we are always low when we discuss what guys will end up getting. They seem to get more. That is why I have him at the 12/$440 range. To me, the question shouldn’t be what does he get. The question should be “how can’t the Cubs sign him”? IMO he is a must sign for the organization.
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I think that annual will be higher, but I do think the deal will be over $400 and for at least 10+ years. If 12 years, maybe $440? I just hope the Cubs realize it is okay to get a little creative if they have to. I believe Vlad signed his deal with a signing bonus on it for a large amount. The bonus didn’t have to be paid all up front. It was also paid yearly, equal amounts. Same as his salary. But because it was a bonus he was taxed in his home state, not where he played. Gave him a lot more money, bubbling paying state tax, and didn’t cost the team anything more. If the Cubs are ever going to play with the big market teams this is the time. And if Tucker does like it here they should tell him to come to them if someone makes him a better deal and at least match it. Losing him is different then not signing the guys they passed on. This one is here now. He needs to stay here.
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Mariners (Kirby) vs Cubs (Boyd): 6/20/25, 1:20pm
Rcal10 replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
He has been better in June. 6 runs in 17 innings. 22/4 strikeout to walk ratio. I am sure he is still a very good pitcher. But like you said, wind is blowing out, so anything can happen. -
That is true, he isn’t middle of the road. I would call Kelly MOR. So you are suggrsting someone like Rea. I think the Cubs need to do better than that. Even if it means losing a solid prospect I feel they have to get a guy that would be fine with to start a playoff game.
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I get this. I am just saying I didn’t like Cabreral coming in. If not Flexen, then Brasier. He has hasn’t pitched in a while. I am not blaming Counsell for his decision. I realize he was one good pitch away from getting out of the inning unscathed. But he isn’t who I wanted Counsell to use. I don’t really like Cabrera. Again, I realize Counsell knows his pen arms better then any of us. I just wasn’t comfortable with his decision.
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A middle of the road pitcher who can eat innings (let’s use Kelly, as an example), is going to cost a decent prospect.
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TBH, I don’t understand why they brought in Cabrera. I was at the game and hated the decision. Jamo just got out of the 4th and I thought he would give him another inning. I get that 2 of the first batters were left handed, but I still didn’t trust Cabrera. And then when he gave up the double, why not go to Brasier? Oh well, can’t win them all. My guess is Cabrera dfa and Hisges is up. I know I am saying this after the game. But I did say it when they brought him in. I did not like the move. I was actually calling for Flexen in the 3rd inning.
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There are 2 really good teams and one average team in this list. Which is something people should realize, happens. I am sure the Cubs will make a list like this at some point of the season. When they do, remember this list and try to relax. I am sure NY city isn’t on edge right now with neither team winning in a week…..😬😅
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Brewers (Patrick) vs Cubs (Brown): 6/17/25, 7:05pm
Rcal10 replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
Fine. I am done with this. The original point was Cabrera really didn’t do that poorly the inning he did give up a run. He gave up a hit on a ball that could have resulted in an out had it been played better, and then a stolen base and a weakass single on a ball with EV of 68mph. -
Or he could be having TJS in the not too distant future. I highly doubt Ragans would be a consideration.
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Brewers (Patrick) vs Cubs (Brown): 6/17/25, 7:05pm
Rcal10 replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
What am I dead wrong about? Was Busch out of position? Yes. Did Busch get his glove on the throw without it hitting the ground? Yes. Is it possible it is harder to hit a moving target instead of a guy standing in one spot when throwing the ball ? Yes. I did say Nico could have made a better throw. Is that wrong? No. I am not suggesting Nico is without blame. But so is Busch. He could have caught that ball, and if he went straight to the bag it would have been a much easier play. What is dead wrong is suggesting another poster is dead wrong about something strictly because they don’t agree with you. It is an opinion and you and I don’t agree. Again, I have zero problem with that. -
I think Nico might make sense.
