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bWAR exaggerates the impact of park factors relative to fWAR, so Cubs hitters had a relatively higher OPS+ than wRC+. The defensive calculations are different too so bWAR basically weighs the impact of Cubs defenders and Wrigley’s pitcher friendly conditions much more heavily than Fangraphs. The discrepancy between the positional bWAR and fWAR is an 8 win difference so they got all the credit for those defensive runs saved and pitching got very little from baseball reference. As far as projections go ZIPS always leans conservative. Cubs pitchers had a higher fWAR than bWAR in 2025. Are you asking why the projections are lower by ZIPS?
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What’s terrifying is McCarthy was Poles QB2 and a backup plan if Caleb ended up pulling an Eli. I don’t know what anyone saw in McCarthy.
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Seems like Suzukis arm extention gives umps the illusion pitches off the plate are strikes.
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Which is the only possible way he’s a Cub if I were to bet. In the end the health of our high upside arms in Horton, Cabrera and Steele will be key in a playoff series. Boyd, Shota, Tailon, Assad and Rae will keep everyone fresh and will help us beat last place teams with a really strong backend of the rotation and we’ll have the edge in many pitching matchups. That’s how you finish 54-24 vs sub 500 teams with a +160 RD.
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Gallen on a short term deal with an opt out after this year would be an odd lateral move for the rotation assuming they dump Tailon. If they keep everyone you’re going over the second threshold for a guy who brings only a moderate amount of upside.
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The return for Taillon would likely be a salary dump similar to Bellinger..
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Valdez would be a huge addition. I guess the fact that he’s a d!ck is why he’s still looking for a team?
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Was this meant for someone else?
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It’s bleacher report so take it how you want but interesting that they have the Cubs number 2 in their power rankings ahead of the Mets, Yankees and Bluejays with a relative lack of stat talent.
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At least they left out Eli.
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Now that Bregman is a Cub we can go back to being excited about signing AAAA players who may or may not be any better than Nicky Lopez’s outfield equivalent.. Hopefully we won’t have to find out.
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Brady still has a first ballot HOF resume when you remove 01-2014. 2015-22 he’s a 3X champ, 1X MVP and 2X AP2. It’s incredible.
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I wonder if his “pro bowl” selection increases the price of his franchise tag that he’ll never see as a Brown. I don’t know if the players union makes a distinction between alternates or not.
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The starting 9 is reminiscent of the 2008 lineup. Deep from 1-8 (No DH). No one terrifying but cumulatively effective with better gloves. Jim Edmonds washed off his cardinals stink a bit after homering twice in the fourth inning vs the White Sox for me at least.
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I’m just happy the chiefs dynasty is over and there’s finally some fresh blood from the AFC with the Patriots. Boston deserves a championship more than anyone. That long suffering city has been waiting 18 months for a championship since the Celtics won in June of 2024.
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It’s not a pressing concern It’s a question of how much contribute as a hitter. It’s a better unknown to have than sticking Morel over at third base to muff routine grounders. I think they’re selling Horton short too. His BABIP luck wasn’t sustainable but I think he clears a 3 fWAR without missing significant time with injuries. More than his 1.7. His stuff is too good not to.
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Maye also doesn’t anywhere near the amount of talented play makers that Caleb has. He was a beneficiary of an easy schedule but he played better. It doesn’t mean Caleb won’t catch up but there’s no other way to spin it.
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Really Bellestaros is my only question mark heading into the season simply because of his limited sample size. Hopefully in season try outs at DH won’t be a thing. Better unknown to have than third base.. I also don’t expect a 110 wRC+ from the catcher position either.
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It’s a weak free agent class for outfielders. Suzuki is the best available in my opinion. If they do end up flipping Shaw then I’d think outfield help makes as much sense as pitching help. Is Alcantara even in the top 100 still?
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I’m not saying he’s a realistic option I’m saying he’s the only National that’d make any sense. What is the succession plan for Happ and Suzuki? Is Shaw taking outfield reps for 2027? Extend Suzuki? Hope Conrad mashes in the minors?
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I’d rather have Wood if he’s being shopped. Cubs are thin in the outfield once Suzuki and Happ are off the books.
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Zach Wilson’s only chance of being decent is signing with the Seahawks. I think it’s just as absurd only he and Tom Brady have won 14 games in a regular on 2 separate teams. Unlike Brady Darnold has done it in consecutive seasons.
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Vikings did the whole NFC north a favor by rolling with McCarthy over Darnold.
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2026 Chicago Bears Offseason Thread
Geographyhater8888 replied to Outshined_One's topic in Other Sports
Better win a superbowl before 2029 when Caleb signs with the Vikings as a free agent to play with kevin o'connell. -
Chicago Bulls 2025-2026 Season Thread
Geographyhater8888 replied to Old Style's topic in Other Sports
Good to see that the Bulls are on pace to meet their 39 win bubble seed exit quota. I’ll check back in when Jerry is no longer in charge. Maybe never if his son Michael is also a dip horsefeathers.
