MLB: ***Chicago Cubs 2015 Season***
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That'd be a steal, IMO. I've been saying for almost two years that I didn't think he was the guy.
- 6 of the Cubs top 10 prospects are outfielders. Never would've thought that at the beginning of the year.
- Saw an interesting argument to trade Soler. Which lead me to believe that should Hendricks have a good postseason, the Cubs could probably get a great player for Soler, Almora, and Hendricks. Just not exactly sure what in the world the Cubs would be looking for.
- I change my mind on wanting two relievers. Pierce Johnson will be in the majors next year killing it in our bullpen and starting the year after.
- Saw an interesting argument to trade Soler. Which lead me to believe that should Hendricks have a good postseason, the Cubs could probably get a great player for Soler, Almora, and Hendricks. Just not exactly sure what in the world the Cubs would be looking for.
- I change my mind on wanting two relievers. Pierce Johnson will be in the majors next year killing it in our bullpen and starting the year after.
I don't think so at all. After struggling at the plate for nearly two years, Almora finally seemed to click the last few months of this year. I would be very surprised to see the Cubs move him now especially considering that if Soler and Schwarber stick in the corner OF spots they will need a very good defensive CF. Martinez is further away from the majors than Almora is, most reports I've read have him starting in low A next year and there seems to be some question if he can stick in CF. This is just about the Cubs getting as much talent as possible.
Definitely wouldn't have thought this before the season, but I wouldn't be opposed to this if they found the right deal. Schwarber is not going to be a catcher, regardless of what the front office says right now. At least not an everyday catcher, which means he'll continue to get regular action in left and right. I like Coghlan, and Bryant will get time in the outfield (wouldn't be surprised if he spends more time there next year to make room for Baez on the infield; I don't see them looking to trade Castro at this point). That leaves it pretty crowded in the corner outfield spots.
Hell, if the Cubs let Fowler walk (I'm holding out hope that they can resign him to a relativevly reasonable deal with the lure of get a few rings before he hangs it up), they could probably get a damn good CF for that Soler/Hendricks/Almora package. My dream pick would probably be A.J. Pollock, but that'd be a long shot.
Yeah but if they trade Jorge I'd have to change my avatar to another player and that's a whole big thing so it's just not worth it
I think it is a possibility the Cubs move Soler this offseason although I think it would be selling a little low on him and I still think he can be an All-Star, but the Cubs are running out of spots for guys which is a good problem to have. I would like to see them move Billy McKinney, I think he's near his high point in value and a corner OF without much power isn't going to be able to unseat anyone the Cubs already have. They also have Mark Zagunis one level behind him who is a very similar player.
I'm not real high on Pierce Johnson being much of an impact player at the MLB level. With his low strikeout rate, I don't see him being much more than a serviceable back end of the rotation guy, he's not the power arm type Theo and Co like in the bullpen. I think Duane Underwood is much more likely to have a big impact.
Which gives them two choices: stick with him because they believe he's figured it out, or cash out when other teams might be inclined to believe the same. Personally, if they can package him with one or two other players to get a good CF, I'd cash out.
I think that would be a hard sell at this point, you're probably selling low on a guy who fell out of a lot of prospect rankings over the last two years. Which is why I would just hold on to him.
Same here. People declared Castro worthless (on the field and in a trade) just a few months ago. He was the hottest hitter in baseball to close the season. Trade him if you can get something worthwhile, otherwise might as well hang on to him.
really? huh, that doesn't make a ton of sense. i figured Denorfia would be the guy left off. Is his defense that good to pick him over a potential game changing pinch runner? I honestly don't know the answer to that, he doesn't look like a great defender out there but looks can be deceiving.
I saw yesterday Denorfia has really good pinch hitting stats, something like .324/.380 OBP in a decent number of AB's and the fact that Maddon went to him in the wild card game had me leaning that Soler might be the guy to get off, but I'm a little surprised Berry isn't on as well.
So the pinch runner for late game situations is who...
It could be Jackson, but that would only be if the Cubs were tied or behind leading up to the sixth or 7th inning because otherwise he's already in the game.
It could be Travis Wood, but then you're using up one of your more consistent pitchers and also one of your key options in an extra inning game.
It could be Jackson, but that would only be if the Cubs were tied or behind leading up to the sixth or 7th inning because otherwise he's already in the game.
It could be Travis Wood, but then you're using up one of your more consistent pitchers and also one of your key options in an extra inning game.
Its obvious Maddon intends to have large leads late in games. I like that approach.
The more I think about tonight, the more important it is. If we can grab game 1, I'll feel really, really good about the series. Cards would have to take 3/4 with one of those games against Arrieta. Lose game one with Lester and it will be an uphill battle unless Hedricks pulls a suprise start.
Not earth shattering analysis but Game 1 is super important IMO.
Not earth shattering analysis but Game 1 is super important IMO.
