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I think Busch is targeted for 1B, not 3B. And love the potential LH solution there with 6 years of control. I’ve been hoping for big free agents as well, but admire the creative problem solving for corner infield. Another option: trade Madrigal to Pirates (who could use an upgrade at 2B) for Jared Triolo, a glove first 3B who is blocked by Hayes. Then use the savings for a short, high AAV deal for Bellinger. Then mix and match CF, 1B, 3B, DH with better options than last year.
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Naylor is a free agent in 2026. Class in 2029. Would love to keep ‘em around. They’re cheap and positions of need. And it seems the Beebs is open to an extension. Kyle will be gone after next year. Bieber’s been consistently strong if not elite. Would be a solid #2 It’d be great if we didn’t have to give up 3 outfield prospects. I’d just wish our surplus of outfield prospects could get us what we need THIS year. And I like this approach much more than one year of Alonso. Agree there’s no way I’d trade 5 years of Morel for the Polar Bear straight up.
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Maybe. But years of cheap, proven elite or very good production at positions of need at the MLB level are worth more than ‘who knows’ prospects. We’re waaay heavy on outfield prospects with nowhere to put them. Wesneski is the only one who’s touched the big club with mixed results. I’d rather compete in the near term than keep waiting for a few years from now.
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Great post. Was just dreaming up Cubs/Guardians scenarios myself. Seems the Moonshot would be all three - Bieber, Close, and Naylor* *Assuming we get Cody first. Cubs get a top of the rotation starter (who sounds like he’s open to an extension- maybe 3/75M), a fierce closer, and a long term solution at 1B. To get them we give up Canario, PCA, Brown, Alcantara, Wesneski. Even if we have to take Straw. I’m not as big on PCA as most, would prefer to have Belli in CF for the next stretch of years. And I love Morel. He’s fun to watch and fans/marketing loves him. Mix and match he and Wisdom at 3rd/DH until Shaw is ready. Add one free agent LH late inning bullpen piece and we’re good.
