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  1. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Last year, the Dodgers had only one good SP, Yamamoto, but they had good bullpen. Ohtani (and Judge for that matter) didn't do horsefeathers in the world series last year, but the Dodgers won. This year, they have crazy good SP rotation, and still losing, at least for now. I'm hoping the Jays will beat LA on Friday.
  2. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Go Blue Jays! Isn't it pretty crazy? The young dude, Yesavage pitched only a few games in the Major, before the playoffs. The Dodgers offense has been quiet. Their bullpen kind of sucks, just like their regular season, except for Sasaki.
  3. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Well, I hate the Dodgers more than any other team, so I don't like Yamamoto, just because of the team. I have to admit he's a real deal. He wasn't very good in the first few innings, but he allowed only one run. After that, he was pretty much perfect.
  4. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    That would be super great. The Dodgers lost with Snell, then lose again with Yamamoto. I think the Game 1 was a pretty big win for the Jays. I'll be happy just to see the Dodgers lose against any team.
  5. mk49
    The Cubs should give Shaw at least one more year. I don't think the team will trade him this winter, unless something huge (like Skubal) comes up. At least, he's good defensively, and he should improve, hopefully quite a bit.
  6. mk49
    I checked his stats in Japan, and compared to Seiya's numbers, when he was in Japan. Seems like Okamoto hit more HR's than Seiya did, but Seiya had higher BA and OPS. I think his contract will be higher than Seiya's, and nobody pays that kind money for the Justin Turner role.
  7. mk49
    If the Cubs get Skubal, that would be great, as long as he stays. I just watched Imai for the first time. He had 17 K's. Looks like he has nasty slider, splitter and fastball that's not bad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdfT6gHx_U8
  8. mk49
    I have never seen Imai pitches, but he's probably too expensive for the Cubs, although he won't make anywhere close to Yamamoto money.
  9. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    It was a good series for sure. I wanted to see the Mariners finally make it to the World Series. Now, I'm rooting for the Blue Jays. I really want to see the Dodgers lose.
  10. mk49
    Thanks for the interesting info about Shota. His command was worse this year, too, and that's probably caused by those changes. I think he's going to be better next year, although I don't think he'll be as good as last year.
  11. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Very true. If I remember correctly, Shohei considered being a cub both time, coming from Japan and two years ago. When he came over from Japan, NL didn't have DH, so he picked the Angels. Two years ago, there was no way the Cubs could match the Dodgers' contract.
  12. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    The Brewers finally scored a run. At least, one run per game.
  13. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Ohtani hit his 3rd HR. Unbelievable.
  14. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    He's been pitching really well tonight, and he had two home runs. Crazy.
  15. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Yeah, they did. I thought the Mariners were going to lose tonight, when it was 2-1. Now, it's more interesting. The Jays have to win both at home.
  16. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Suarez just hit a grand slam.
  17. mk49
    I'll be really surprised, if he comes back. Never liked him much, but appreciated his offense, when he was good, though.
  18. mk49
    I was mostly thinking Mets. I think they need a good SP more than the Cubs, and they would most likely pay more than the Cubs. I don't agree with most of those you mentioned, though. They could be better (or worse) than Shota, but most likely, not significantly better. Out of your list, I want Suarez, King or maybe Cease. Maybe, Shota will pitch like he did last year or the 1st half of this year. I know it's my wishful thinking, but it could happen.
  19. mk49
    The Dodger is just an example, could be any team that is willing to pay big money. I know the Dodgers already have plenty of good/great SP's. I agree with you about Tucker. I have a feeling that the Cubs will offer something to Tucker, and the Dodgers will offer a much better contract.
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    To me, that's a big IF. I don't think the Cubs would be willing to "legitimately" pursue. If other teams like the Dodgers jack up the price, they just wouldn't want to compete with those teams. Honestly, I hope you're right, and the Cubs can sign somebody better than Shota. I just think it's not an easy task.
  21. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    That's why I hate the Dodgers. Only good thing they did for the Cubs last winter was signing Tanner Scott. Maybe, he'll be better next year, but he was really bad this year, and the Cubs tried to get him.
  22. mk49
    Yeah, I'm sure you can, but what's the chance of the person actually signing with the Cubs? Probably, not much. Signing good free agent SP's isn't easy for the Cubs. Not that many available, either. I think trading should have better chance. Maybe, they can get lucky, and sign somebody like Boyd, Keller, Thielbar, Pomeranz or last year's version of Shota. They exceeded most people's expectation.
  23. mk49
    Unless Shaw improves next year, which he should, although it won't be like PCA.
  24. mk49
    I really hope Shota will stay, either way. He's been very good, except for Sept and Oct in 2025. My guess is it will be extremely hard to sign (trade or free agency) a SP who is significantly better than Shota. Alcantara and Cease probably won't be much better, and could be much worse. Michael King could be great, if he will pitch like last year, but Shota was great last year, too. Sure, Shota's command wasn't as good as last year, but I also questioned the pitch selection (like split, fastball or slider, inside/outside, high/low...) many times, which wasn't the case in 2024. That's not completely his fault. It's mostly the coaches' fault and somewhat catchers'. I even started thinking maybe, Amaya was better catcher for Shota. Anyway, I just hope he's going to come back next year, and pitch well.
  25. mk49

    Playoff Talk

    mk49 replied to mk49's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Mariners vs Blue Jays are getting kind of weird. Neither of them could win at home.
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