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  1. Stratos
    He got Gausman for a bunch of nobody's. The prices are high and Jed went down to the wire to wait to see if they got cheaper. This is just what it cost sometimes at the TDL. They probably really like Holmes in a Cub uni, as they should. He might have been their #1 SP choice after Skubal in terms of production in 2026. They're in it to win this year, they have all the position guys in place. They gave up Torres for 2 months of Chapman in 16. Most might not realize it but this is our 2016. Bregman was signed to win now. He and Dansby are our most expensive players and aren't getting younger. PCA is having an MVP year like Bryant. All our position guys are healthy and in their primes. Happ and Seiya are likely gone this winter. Time to go for it.
  2. Stratos
    Bonus is Holmes hasn't pitched since May so he'll still be fresh in Oct and down the stretch.
  3. Stratos
    I dunno, if we're giving up our very top prospects I'd rather use them in a package for someone controllable than a 2-3 month rental. Holmes is a nice arm though.
  4. Stratos
    It's not like a reliever with lots of Ks and walks is super rare. Heck we DFA'd Estrada when he lost his release point for just a season when normally it was ok. A catcher who can hit like Mo is rare.
  5. Stratos
    Yeah, a month of scuffling isn't huge. Guys can adjust. Swing decisions are rare to change though. He got a wakeup call, let's see if he adjusts with the Angels.
  6. Stratos
    Hopefully. But i wouldn't make a trade based on a 1 month sample of BB/K either. I think the cost may have been a bit too high.
  7. Stratos
    Agree, solid piece.
  8. Stratos
    It does worry that Zeferjahn has walked a lot of guys in the minors too. But I guess Mo has some warts too.
  9. Stratos
    Since July 1st Zeferjahn has a 1.46 BB/9 in 12+ innings. K/9 over 15.0
  10. Stratos
    It's possible the Angels liked Mo better. We don't know. But from the reports it sounded like they wanted Ayers and settled on Mo. Or maybe Jed caved on Mo? Edit: oops I'm mixing up Zeferjahn and Detmers.
  11. Stratos
    I'll miss Mo. But Zeferjahn has a 15.33 K/9 and 2.56 FIP since June 1. Still lots of walks but if you start the inning with him you're probably good. If they can improve the walks he's truly elite down the line. Hopefully they think Ayers can catch next year, and better than Mo. I'm not super keen on bat-first catchers.
  12. Stratos
    It sounds like Detmers is a go. I trust Cerami here. But Jesse Rogers i assume still has good Cubs sources too.
  13. Stratos
    Maybe. Still a pen guy though, so cost shouldn't be crazy, and not at the top of other teams' lists right now. Jed doing the buy-low thing with relievers as usual. Has he ever just went and bought a good closer-type? I don't think so. He's never been the guy to go out and grab a Hoffman or Morejon and pay the going rate.
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  15. Stratos
    Controlled through 2028. I like him longterm if he's healthy.
  16. Stratos
    Every team these days needs a Braxton. But they also need a Jace. I'll also admit to feeling awkward every time I had to spell Jonathon.
  17. Stratos
    The Pirates are really turning into a problem.
  18. Stratos
    Mlb.com gives Eyanson a 55 rating and #49 in top 100
  19. Stratos
    Reports coming in that Scott Hughes is Katy Perry's Booty Hole's secret burner account.
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  21. Stratos
    WHAT?? Holy horsefeathers!!!
  22. Stratos
    Nobody can convince me Preller is a smart GM
  23. Stratos
    Logan O'Happ?
  24. Stratos
    Another SP upgrade would be great, I really hope they get that dominant late inning guy. We saw last year how valuable they and the pen in general were in the short series. In a 3- game series they'd likely pitch every game unless they're blowouts. The last game in each series were bullpen games (all hands on deck). Bregman/Swanson (and even Nico) not getting younger and Happ/Seiya likely gone this winter. This is the year to push in.
  25. Stratos
    Happ is hitting .148 avg/ 48 wRC+ vs LHP this year, by far worst on the team. Hit 98 wRC+ last year. Busch hitting 1110 wRC+ vs LHP. They have Shaw hopefully coming, plus Pedro can hit RH and play LF in a pinch. Maybe a RH corner OF/1B is ideal
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