Stratos
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If they want Tucker longterm for the money he'll want and Tucker is open to it they could throw them Caissie or Alcantara. I have my doubts Jed will extend for Tucker money, especially in a post-Soto market given he's got Caissie and Alcantara close to the MLB. Tucker will want 10 years. Not sure the point of keeping these prospects for 4 seasons cooking in the oven when we've been arse if we were going to move them eventually.
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If they're contending and keep Tucker until FA they'll give a QO. So that should go into the calculation of the trade. Can throw them a prospect which has the the value of a QO pick and get it back.
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"Also mentions he’s heard the Astros don’t want Bellinger because of his comments on the 2017 cheating scandal,..." 😂🤣 Belli probably doesn't want to go there either LOL
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Jed and Carter must be banging their heads on tables at this point trying to find a deal with some team So many moving parts, I don't envy them right now.
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Hey Patrick Wisdom Jr! Question is, if we trade Paredes who do we have for 3B? Shaw, Cowles, this guy. Is it enough? Especially given Nico is questionable. Huge risks. I prefer Paredes but the Astros would love him.
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I'm in the "trade more expensive guys closer to FA and keep the stud prospects" camp. Tucker would obviously be amazing but if its for a year then its tough. For me Seiya, Belli, Nico are on the table, potentially Happ, Triantos and anyone below him in the rankings not named Cam Smith. If that's not to Houston's liking maybe a 3rd team can get the Astros what they want.
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Potential Landing Spots For A Cody Bellinger Trade
Stratos replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Bellinger in CF, Domínguez in LF? Or maybe they take a stab at Bregman? -
Is a Tucker extension after the Soto and Fried deals impossible? Cubs would have to pony up.
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Tucker does fit what the Cubs need. HR power, elite middle of the order bat. Even if he's a 1-year acquisition he does still fit based on the OF prospects we have who should be ready in 2026, and more time in Iowa this year wouldn't hurt but they can see some PA's this year as well. Extension obviously on the table as well. One of Caissie/Alcantara could be in a deal especially if Cubs seek an extension? Maybe even a 3rd team? If Tucker is in and Bellinger and even Seiya are out i'm still ok with it given we'll have money freed to acquire quality pitching and/or another bat. But i'm not sure what Houston would be looking for. I'd bet they'd like Parades, esp. given the Astros short porch in LF. Cubs i'm sure would like to keep Paredes if they can.
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Geez. That could very well be a good projection. Guess these are based on average outcomes. Where do i find the ZiPS projections on FG? Don't see anything for 2025 or beyond.
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Not good for Ryno. Oh boy.
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I read that the Yanks intend to move Judge back to RF this season. Interesting thing to say before a trade or signing but good for us.
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Hard to say. They need depth though. 5 SP doesn't do it these days. Fried 8 years, wow. Prices have gone up to say the least.
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That's possible. Maybe that's when Seiya's agent brought up the DH thing, but they probably wouldn't admit that anyways. We dont really know who reached out first on this. If they can score Tucker then I say keep Seiya and trade Belli. They'll probably rotate guys anyways for rest. If Seiya doesn't want to play DH most of the time because he's worst fielder of the 4 then that's his problem. Who cares if people thought he was a good fielder in Japan, that's not applicable in the bigs. They could also trade for Tucker and trade away Belli and Seiya and use DH to cycle other guys and go get a TOR SP and an extra late inning pen arm.
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Non-paywall version: https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/seiya-suzuki-agent-expresses-discontent-role-with-cubs-trade-rumors-joel-wolfe-mlb-winter-meetings-2024/
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It means who cares if he doesn't want to DH. If he didn't whiff on routine flyballs and throw the ball 15 ft off target on most throws to home plate he might have a point.
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Is Seiya playing for the Cubs or for his next contract? Just checking.
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This is true. Jed is kicking tires on every nice car in the lot, as he should. Why wouldn't the Cubs be interested in Tucker if he's on the market?
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Oh snap
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Tauchman signs with White Sox.
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Dan O'Dowd at the meetings on TV suggested Bellinger and Arenado to the Yanks, move Jazz Chisholm back to 2b. Sign Christian Walker due 1b, and some relievers. Not terrible ideas
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The only thing I could think of is the positional fit based on what we have in MLB and minors for DH and OF. They'd have to deal one of our mlb OFs and at some point a bunch of our blocked prospects. Not the most ideal positional fit but if they really wanted Soto they could make it work.
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Potential Landing Spots For A Cody Bellinger Trade
Stratos replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Why are they clearing cap space? Because they want to add elsewhere and think they can replace Bellinger for cheaper than he's worth to the Cubs. If they clear cap space what positions do they want to use that most to upgrade? SP and the pen. Adding Puk isn't going to happen, that's too much IMO. Maybe a lesser reliever. -
Potential Landing Spots For A Cody Bellinger Trade
Stratos replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I agree that Bellinger is less risky, but which pitchers available aren't risky? They just signed Matt Boyd to 2/29 at 14.5m AAV and he's even riskier and won't throw the innings. Walker Buehler is risky. Flaherty is risky. The older quality FA SP are risky due to age. The top FA SP all are risky signings too being pitchers and who will be years past prime age at the end of the contract, plus some come with a QO. Even Crochet is risky. Given Monty is on a 1 year, not especially old, no arm injuries last year, him at 23.6m AAV (luxury tax avg) is probably high but not terrible Given what others are getting Not saying I'd swap him with Belli though since it depends on what we have to replace Bellis bat and who's available at DH, OF, SP etc and their cost. Those calculations are complicated. -
Potential Landing Spots For A Cody Bellinger Trade
Stratos replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Yeah but the xFIP is almost 2 runs lower than his ERA and he only signed with the team on March 29, didn't have a ST, didn't work in the winter with the team etc, fired Boras because of it. His whole season was messed up. I think Belli's contract might even be worse because of the extra year and 5m buyout next offseason.
