Saw this while noodling round the interweb and thought you guys might like it.
In no way am I disagreeing, that’s just my observation/only solution for why he’s still out there.What you've described is a coach, not an everyday right fielder.
Have him on the roster, whatever. But he's taking ABs from younger guys that deserve them.
I've seen enough of the Alec Mills in the rotation experiment. Other than his no hitter in 2020 he's never been very consistent let alone stayed healthy enough to show he's worth keeping around. He is a decent long arm in the bullpen for a crappy team but he's a poor man's Hendricks when starting and that isn't saying much these days with the way Hendricks has been knocked this year too.
Glad to get 2 of 3 this weekend against the Cards, the bullpen really stepped up today with 7 1/3 innings and just 2 hits, 2 walks, and 9 K's. Despite Ross's best efforts to not start Velazquez everyday right now he's 4 for 9 so far since his call up. Keep hitting kid and maybe it will force his hand to play him more.
I believe teams are able to weigh the player they'd be acquiring willingness to sign an extension prior to the trade. If the player wants to test the open market. It minimizes their trade value.How often do guys get traded at the deadline and re-sign in the off season with the club that dealt them? I know Chapman did with the Yankees after 2016, but I’d like to see the Cubs pull that off with Contreras and possibly Happ.
How often do guys get traded at the deadline and re-sign in the off season with the club that dealt them? I know Chapman did with the Yankees after 2016, but I’d like to see the Cubs pull that off with Contreras and possibly Happ.
His familiarity with the club is a plus. Knowing we have a long line of young arms starting to hit the big club. Honestly we'd have to sign a top line ace for him to consider a return.What's the Cubs pitch? "Hated the playoffs? Come back to Chicago where you won't have to worry about all that playoff pressure again for a while."
His familiarity with the club is a plus. Knowing we have a long line of young arms starting to hit the big club. Honestly we'd have to sign a top line ace for him to consider a return.
The offense is respectable and going to get better. Suzuki returning hopefully parting with Heyward and then signing a offensive stud. (SS)
But yes it's likely a long road back.
Happ is a tough one. Guy is playing great right now and is only 27, but he's history has been so-so and I'm not sure you want to gamble on an extension. You could try to sell high right now, realizing it may look real silly in a few years if he keeps this up.
I was at the game last night, he went 1 for 3 with a walk and a double. Guessing he won't be at Iowa for too long.Suzuki had 2 hits last night with a scorcher out to RC. Just got tickets for Saturday night's game.
Selfishly I don't like wells as a starterWell Mills is hurt again after 2 batters faced...
Seems like putting Morel's arm at 2B is a huge waste.
Morel has the two highest velocity throw from the OF this year in the majors. Saw a graphic last week.I would agree, especially if the shift is outlawed. A strong arm does have some value if the 2nd baseman is in short right field.
Listening to a game last week, I thought Boog or Deshaies mentioned that Morel liked playing 3rd the most. I might have heard that wrong. That surprised me as I can't recall him playing at 3rd with the Cubs. But with his arm, that would be a better spot than 2nd.
I might be in the minority, but I like Wisdom at 3rd. He's an above average defender and I am totally good with .230 hitter who can hit 30 HR's. As long as he bats 7/8 or 9.
The Cubs announcers talk up Hoerner at SS. He has been solid, but don't think his range or arm are above average. Is Morel's range and arm as a SS above average? If so that might be a great spot for him. Then focus on adding high OPS guys at 1st, LF & RF. That assumes Suzuki moves to CF.