I couldn't watch the end but looks like Miller was solid in 2 low leverage innings like he's been in Seattle.
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Puk got the save for the Marlins last night. Wouldn’t mind jumping the gun on this one before his value gets too high
Man the Cubs just can't get a break with the IL. But I like having another power arm on the back-end of the bullpen. Especially, if the Cubs get Smyly and Wicks back soon.
Little probably would of better off getting more time to work on issues but you gotta go when needed.
No Happ again. Definitely progress.
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Agree, but not sure what other choices the Cubs have.
The Cubs liked what they saw in spring training, so Little better take well to on the job training.
Was watching a show the other night discussing how that won't play in the majors but you won't fail until you get to the majors.
What’s even crazier is some teams have even more guys on the IL than we do.
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I guess the next question pitching wise is what do you do with Wicks when he comes back? I like the idea of having Brown and Wesneski that can completely eliminate the need for a bullpen in 2 games every series. I wonder why they don't give Leiter a shot to close?
If we could use Brown or Wesneski every other game for 3+ then Almonte ( when healthy), Merryweather ( again when healthy) and Leiter as 7, 8.9. I think we could be pretty salty. Hopefully we don't trade for a few middling guys but instead buck up and go get a true " the guy" type.
Back to Wicks, if Hendricks is competitive i don't see Wicks getting back in the rotation until our next injury. He's probably better off staying stretched in Iowa then not get regular work. He's definitely a nice piece to have.
Love to see a pen that looks like this 90% of the time. Adding one really good piece could make all the difference.
Acquired closer
Leiter
Merryweather
Almonte
Little
Smyly
Brown
Wesneski
If we could use Brown or Wesneski every other game for 3+ then Almonte ( when healthy), Merryweather ( again when healthy) and Leiter as 7, 8.9. I think we could be pretty salty. Hopefully we don't trade for a few middling guys but instead buck up and go get a true " the guy" type.
Back to Wicks, if Hendricks is competitive i don't see Wicks getting back in the rotation until our next injury. He's probably better off staying stretched in Iowa then not get regular work. He's definitely a nice piece to have.
Love to see a pen that looks like this 90% of the time. Adding one really good piece could make all the difference.
Acquired closer
Leiter
Merryweather
Almonte
Little
Smyly
Brown
Wesneski
League average offensive production is more than ample and I think he's better then that moving forward.
Here's what I've been thinking about today.
2025 outfield.
Obviously PCA will be in center.
Suzuki has to be on a corner
Tauchman should be #4 until someone like Caissie, Alcantara or Davis force the issue.
After that it comes down to two things.
Can the Cubs get a reasonable long-term deal with Bellinger after he opts out? Can't imagine our offense without him.
Happ, is the front office willing to sit him until he is willing to accept a trade?
2025 outfield.
Obviously PCA will be in center.
Suzuki has to be on a corner
Tauchman should be #4 until someone like Caissie, Alcantara or Davis force the issue.
After that it comes down to two things.
Can the Cubs get a reasonable long-term deal with Bellinger after he opts out? Can't imagine our offense without him.
Happ, is the front office willing to sit him until he is willing to accept a trade?
I posted it a few days ago, but I would use Brown, Wesneski and Wicks as long bullpen guys to ideally eat up 3 innings per appearance. If I'm Counsell, I schedule their relief appearances like a starter. Having them prepare to pitch on 2 days rest.
Depending how deep the starter goes, I wouldn't be afraid to have those 3 finish games either. I didn't see Counsell's post game to see if reporter asked question. But if last night's game was closer, my guess is Brown would have pitched the 9th.
I feel like Wicks should stick in Chicago because he's a lefty.
