Stratos
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Mo got tested on a stolen base attempt to second base today. His throw was fairly accurate but was so slow that it barely made it to the bag. Hopefully just a bad throw in an early ST catching start for him.
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2025-2026 Offseason Top Prospects Lists
Stratos replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
They downgraded Mo's running grade to 20/80 haha. -
Taillon and Shota were my biggest worries coming into ST. But Shota had upside to recover, and has shown about 2mph uptick in velo so far over last year and even 1 mph better than 2024. I always assumed a below-average xFIP was going to happen this year for Taillon similar to projections. His velo from his previous ST start was around his velo from the previous 2 seasons so I'm not really concerned either about today's velo (yet). Who knows if the shorter starts or adrenaline from early spring starts is a factor in any velo improvements we've seen. Going to wait closer to OD to make judgments. L
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Wouldn't be the worst thing for Brown to be able to work on his change and new sinker in Iowa for a bit. He has lots of potential.
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Sounds like guys with options like Assad, Brown could get sent down in favor of the other guys in camp without options. That's fine. Someone will inevitably get hurt or suck and get released.
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Have been more interested in the velos than results. So far everyone's velo looks as good or better as last year. Good sign. Wiggins sat 97-98 today which is impressive. Probably some adrenaline there though. Didn't walk anyone either.
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Yeah Mo would be a backup for Busch in case of injury.
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Won't they be looking for an 1B who bats righty to platoon with Busch?
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Yeah who knows what they do now. Maybe wait for someone to get released near Opening Day and pick someone up in the meantime. Could also make a trade for some AAAA type.
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Long had strong reverse splits last year.
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Competing for both. Injuries could also happen with Mo or OF so just another option in the mix.
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Well i think they said Shaw had to earn it last year spring too lol
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Also not sure if you guys saw Dansbys recent interview but he's been working on some approach changes over the offseason (he was vague). Sharma/Mooney said he's going to try to hit the ball more to CF rather than selling out so much to pull. So potentially sacrifice some HR in favor of cutting down on K's. Dansby not happy having to hit near the bottom of the lineup last year so wants to change that.
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Don't know where to put this but I got around to watching the Hoyer/Hawkins presser when camp opened a week ago and they mentioned that Shaw is likely to see starts in the field to shift different regulars to DH to get them some time off their feet. Jed also said Mo will have go earn his spot on the roster. I would think it's most likely Mo makes it and gets starts at DH vs RHP and Shaw starts in the field vs LHP and shifts someone to DH.
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What was it at? Edit: checked statcast he was 90-91. Touched 92 a couple times. Yeah could just be early,, doesnt mean much...yet.
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Read that catchers were more accurate at challenges than pitchers
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I think I read the challenge success rate in ST last year was around 50%
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Will be interesting to see how the ABS system will be used by players since teams only get 2 challenges per game and pitcher/catcher or batter can use them, but not on the direction of the dugout. I'd think they'd save them for high leverage situations like with men on base. Will players fight over them? Will some more emotional/ competitive players use them more? Will that make other players or the manager PO'd?
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Might as well just wait closer to the trade deadline, leverage still high for the Cubs
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Question of the week: grade the offseason
Stratos replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
B- overall. Ownership gets a D for being no less than 3rd or 4th in revenue and 9th in payroll in a year where they need to go for it. Given the payroll he has to work with Hoyer gets a B+. Could increase if he's able to sign some good extensions, hopefully one of Nico/Seiya. Hoyer did a very good job not spending a lot of money on near-replacement players unlike seasons past so could spend them it on good players. Cabrera might have been the best option given the FA SP options. Cease seems like a bit of an overpay, velo is down on Suarez, Imai might be overrated etc. Putting big money in a SP is very risky anyways, so Cabrera is solid enough. 22m for Imanaga isn't great but not the worst contract ever. Bregman is 32 but a good player. Not an elite bat but still good. I think the bat is a bit overrated due to Astros/Red Sox bandboxes for RHB. Not that fond of the contract but should help us a lot the next couple of years at least. Rebuilt a good pen with a ton of holes. Could have signed a true closer but the blame is on Ricketts. -
His fastball got pummeled last year so adding a fb with movement is hopeful. Developing the changeup would be good too.
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That's about the worst non-illegal thing someone could do...
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Why not Suzuki in RF and Shaw at DH?
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Neely?
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Cowles was terrible last year as a 25 year old in AAA. His value is low right now, not worth worrying about a 40-man slot for. If he stays in the org that's cool but can be replaced.
