Wonder if Ross did this speech before the game today, lol
I'd be fine with that one too!I'm partial to the lollygagger speech in Bull Durham.
I think there is a lot to be excited about with the young pitching right now and that has been a LONG time since the Cubs have had any quality starting pitching come up through the minor leagues. Same with OF prospects too, 2 guys they got in the trades last year in Canario and Crow-Armstrong have looked good so far and still have Brennan Davis who is hurt right now too in that mix.By 2024, I do see a legitimate high-level team again if the FO doesn’t **** around. Not 2016 good, but competitive. We’ll have lots of OF options and I think our infield should be solid. Assuming we extend Contreras, our only glaring hole would be 1B. Nothing in the minors other than Bryce Ball and I could do without Schwindel and Wisdom
1B prospects, what do you think of Mervis at AA?By 2024, I do see a legitimate high-level team again if the FO doesn’t **** around. Not 2016 good, but competitive. We’ll have lots of OF options and I think our infield should be solid. Assuming we extend Contreras, our only glaring hole would be 1B. Nothing in the minors other than Bryce Ball and I could do without Schwindel and Wisdom
Personally would love Nico to fill in at the Zobrist role but I’m not sure if a utility man is what he wantsI think there is a lot to be excited about with the young pitching right now and that has been a LONG time since the Cubs have had any quality starting pitching come up through the minor leagues. Same with OF prospects too, 2 guys they got in the trades last year in Canario and Crow-Armstrong have looked good so far and still have Brennan Davis who is hurt right now too in that mix.
Can always sign or trade for a 1B, therr is always someone available at the corners. I'd like to see the Cubs at least make some progress to returning to being competitive again by signing a few guys to be long term pieces at positions they don't have a guy to fill the spot soon which is pretty much anywhere in the infield at the moment. Nico is a nice player but still not sold he can stay healthy consistently enough to be an everyday SS.
Nico is an occasional All-Star 2nd baseman. He can play SS, but just doesn't have the range & arm to be the Cubs SS for the next 10 years.Personally would love Nico to fill in at the Zobrist role but I’m not sure if a utility man is what he wants
We haven't had 3 outfielders out perform him to warrant a benching. Between ass depth and injuries there isnt much.I remember reading after Heyward signed he paid to upgrade Ross to suites all season as appreciation for showing him the ropes as a rookie. Just don't believe Ross has it in him to sit JH.
There is zero point to bring up Velazquez and sit his ass on the bench in favor of Heyward. It’s just downright infuriating.We haven't had 3 outfielders out perform him to warrant a benching. Between ass depth and injuries there isnt much.
Happ, Morel, Ortega. When Suzuki is good to go the need to DFA Heyward.We haven't had 3 outfielders out perform him to warrant a benching. Between ass depth and injuries there isnt much.
Bote is on the way back too I think not that that plays much into the outfield situation but they need room. That being said I'm OK with bote not being on the roster too.Happ, Morel, Ortega. When Suzuki is good to go the need to DFA Heyward.
Having Bote allows Morel to be a full-time outfielder. Morel is one of the few pieces we can count on as a long-term solution.Bote is on the way back too I think not that that plays much into the outfield situation but they need room. That being said I'm OK with bote not being on the roster too.
I can't remember does bote play anything but 3rd and 2nd base? I'm not sure his production is better than what we grt from wisdom, but 2nd base is a bit of a boondoggle I guess.Having Bote allows Morel to be a full-time outfielder. Morel is one of the few pieces we can count on as a long-term solution.