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  1. Stratos
    Tauchman because he has a really high baseball IQ and gets the most out of his abilities. I like Happ too for his no-BS blue collar type attitude. Imanaga has a fun personality. Was a huge Sosa fan since he first got traded to the Cubs but then stuff happened. Used to like the toolsy/exciting players when I was younger but now prefer the high skill, high baseball IQ, tough competitor types.
  2. Stratos
    What's wild is the Cubs went from 3rd most runs in the NL in 2023 to 3rd fewest runs this year with the same team plus Busch added.
  3. Stratos
    Hopefully a better catcher. They probably don't need to spend too much on the pen. Maybe a cheap depth SP. Will be interesting where they spend that money. Soto and Suzuki could split time between RF and DH. Soto and a catcher like Jansen plus Paredes and Bellinger in CF would change this lineup a lot. Not sure they afford Soto + Jansen though if they want to stay under the cap, but they could go under again in 2026 if they replace Nico with Shaw and 1 or 2 of Suzuki/Happ/Bellinger with Caissie+PCA. Ballesteros can fit in the mix at DH or catcher though a year from now. It sucks to keep waiting but this team looks to start peaking in 2026. I really hope they can make the playoffs next year.
  4. Stratos
    Jed doesn't do things like this. Also would be hard to sign other FA relievers plus some of your team would hate you.
  5. Stratos
    Cowles giving me young David Bote vibes. Meh. Is our #30 prospect according to MLB.com
  6. Stratos
    Yeah they seem to really believe in their ability to snipe guys off the scrap heap and turn them into something. They're pretty good at it but they need to do better in the pen than the last 2 years.
  7. Stratos
    Probably unpopular opinion but I like Bellinger in CF for the Cubs next year. He did fine offensively for us this year even while his HR stroke was clearly not in a groove yet. I don't think he's a different player than he was in March so if they keep him i'm fine with it. He's a little expensive but a CF who can hit and do everything well isn't easy to find.
  8. Stratos
    Cubs might be weaker in the pen for 2025 with this. But Leiter is 33 so they may have wanted to sell high before he might start to age regress.
  9. Stratos
    Yeah but 24 y/o in AA. Only 10 IP in AAA so far this year but K #'s have been pedestrian so far. But we'll see. K% for Cowles has also been poor in his minors career besides this year. Tools matter for these guys, not just stats.
  10. Stratos
    AAA is the only place in the minors where you get face older and experienced players who have played in the MLB. I'd argue its the most valuable level in the minors to learn. Nico is a 4 WAR player who is having a slightly down year offensively, probably because he's been trying to lift the ball more and the AVG has gone down with no power gains. They could trade him next year, no need to put the cart before the horse IMO.
  11. Stratos
    Jed doesn't seem like the guy to unload a bunch of good prospects for just 1 year of Vlad. Send the Jays 40m in cash for Vlad lol.
  12. Stratos
    At the end of the day the Cubs need to increase their team run total ranking compared to the league, and hence increase their team totals for stats like wRC+, baserunning etc. They can do that by adding Soto, but they could also do it with a team filled with Seiya's. The distribution of the production probably doesn't matter.
  13. Stratos
    Interesting tidbits: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/latest-on-cubs-deadline-plans.html
  14. Stratos
    Why we love Morel. Going to miss this: https://x.com/Cut4/status/1548768110018273280
  15. Stratos
    If he's around a 3.0 WAR player for us i'd be pleased with that, and there's potential for more given the last 2 seasons. Last year 3.0 WAR would rank him around 10th for 3B in MLB and what Matt Chapman and Candelario put up. Looking at the expected HR stats on Savant he'd lose some HR at Wrigley but still looks like a 20 HR type guy.
  16. Stratos
    The worrisome thing with the trade is that Paredes has downside potential (especially with the Cubs), while Morel, Bigge, and Ty Johnson have upside potential. But I think there's real risk for both sides. Morel may just be a bad fielder everywhere and continue to not make the adjustments he needs against pitchers. He's got some Patrick Wisdom to his game.
  17. Stratos
    From: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/cubs-acquire-isaac-paredes.html
  18. Stratos
    Last guy in the deal from the Cubs is SP Ty Johnson, who has had a good year for the Cubs and put up some nice stats beyond the ERA, wonder if we're sleeping on him a bit?
  19. Stratos
    As a positive, since Parades was originally a Cub I assume they aren't ignorant on his unusual power profile and seemingly poor raw power. He may not continue the 130 wRC+at Wrigley but hopefully he still puts up solid power #'s. He walks, doesn't chase, and puts the ball in play which is nice. On pace for over 4 WAR this season again. A bit shocking we were able to land him for what we gave up.
  20. Stratos
    If Morel can't field and doesn't have a future at a position on this team where he might be ok (middle infield?) then I can't see them regretting trading Morel. Morel's a DH for us going forward, especially when Shaw arrives. We have Ballesteros and literally any other prospect or player who can play DH. I would trade a DH for a solid 3B any day, especially for a team that needs a 3B bad. The fact that this actually improves us on paper for 2024 and we don't have to throw this season away is a plus too. Taillon or others could still be moved though.
  21. Stratos
    I believe Wrigley has the furthest foul poles in the majors, and Paredes is a dead-pull hitter where all his power is right down the LF line, especially this year. His bat speed and exit velo are actually poor. I think this can be a solid trade for both teams. - Parades can help the Cubs both this season and going forward, and gives them flexibility with Shaw/Triantos, meaning the Cubs could trade one of Nico/Swanson in coming seasons if they wanted, or deal either of those prospects (less likely). - Morel has upside for TB if they can find a position for him. -Interesting that the Cubs continue to deal away quality pen talent (e.g. Effross, Bigge) despite pen woes the last 2 seasons . Guess they have faith in finding projects like Merryweather and Pearson and developing them.
  22. Stratos
    Season is saved until tomorrow when Mastro, PCA, and some AAA catcher are back in the lineup.
  23. Stratos
    Still early yet.
  24. Stratos
    Current Cubs brand is that of corporate grab-hands with their fingers in your wallet. Very inspiring to the loyal fanbase that grew up supporting this company.
  25. Stratos
    Merryweather-type acquisition let's hope. Obvious upside, maybe some tweaks can lower the HR/9.
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