OT: Cubs Offseason Thread

[Chi town]

MVPete got us back on track. Two bombs.

Shaw is really struggling with the bat.

We need a stud starter really bad. I want Cabrera from Marlins. Lefty from KC would be good too. Good thing Cassie at AAA is on fire and helping that stock.

[Dresden]

Pete is the 3rd player in history to reach 25 homers and 25 steals before the all-star break. Only Barry Bonds and Eric Davis have done it. Does he have 50-50 in him?

[Chi town]

Pete is the 3rd player in history to reach 25 homers and 25 steals before the all-star break. Only Barry Bonds and Eric Davis have done it. Does he have 50-50 in him?

I think he gets 40 40 this season.

50 50 would be bonkers in the future.

[Chi town]

Fly the W in NYC.

Great start by Boyd.

[Dresden]

Shota with a strong game, Cubs take the Series from the Yankees, finish tied with the Dodgers for best record in the NL at the all star break. Only 1.5 games ahead of the Brewers though in the central. Nice to see them win this series v. NYY though, after dropping 2 of 3 to the Twins.

[Chi town]

Shota with a strong game, Cubs take the Series from the Yankees, finish tied with the Dodgers for best record in the NL at the all star break. Only 1.5 games ahead of the Brewers though in the central. Nice to see them win this series v. NYY though, after dropping 2 of 3 to the Twins.

Love to see it!

We are doing it while missing a lot of pitching. Amaya still out.

Will need a stud SP to help us with the division.

[MalagaBulls]

Well, here's my final trade scenario (100% BS):

Trade 1:
Chicago out/Pirates in: Cade Horton, James Triantos, PTBNL
Chicago in/Pirates out: Mitch Keller

Trade 2:
Chicago out/Dbacks out: Moisés Ballesteros
Chicago in/Dbacks out: Eugenio Suárez

Trade 3:

Chicago out/Rockies in: Ethan Roberts, Nazier Mule
Chicago in/Rockies out:Jake Bird

25 man roster moves:
1. Kellar replaces Horton
2. Bird replaces Roberts
3. Brutal DFA, add Suárez

Payroll 25.1M available with plenty to absorb the pro-rated salaries of all 3 players traded for.
Suárez 5.5M
Bird 275K
Keller 6M

Total 11.75M

[SirKaiser]

W today against a Red Sox team that was hot heading into the all-star break. 10 game win streak actually... albeit from a lot of bum slaying.

Cubs have the easiest schedule the rest of the way so hopefully they can both extend their lead in the division and maybe even rest some guys

[Tetlak]

Well, here's my final trade scenario (100% BS):

Trade 1:
Chicago out/Pirates in: Cade Horton, James Triantos, PTBNL
Chicago in/Pirates out: Mitch Keller

Trade 2:
Chicago out/Dbacks out: Moisés Ballesteros
Chicago in/Dbacks out: Eugenio Suárez

Trade 3:

Chicago out/Rockies in: Ethan Roberts, Nazier Mule
Chicago in/Rockies out:Jake Bird

25 man roster moves:
1. Kellar replaces Horton
2. Bird replaces Roberts
3. Brutal DFA, add Suárez

Payroll 25.1M available with plenty to absorb the pro-rated salaries of all 3 players traded for.
Suárez 5.5M
Bird 275K
Keller 6M

Total 11.75M

Super overpay for Mitch Keller.

We're probably looking at something like Long/Triantos or just Alcantara.

[Jeffster81]

Super overpay for Mitch Keller.

We're probably looking at something like Long/Triantos or just Alcantara.

Horton, alone, is an overpay for Keller. Why trade a future 1 or 2 for a present day #3. The Horton+ for Keller idea has Cease+ for Quintana vibes to it and I am not cool with it.

And Mo for Suarez is gross. No chance the Cubs will throw away Mo for a rental like Suarez.

[Chi town]

Super overpay for Mitch Keller.

We're probably looking at something like Long/Triantos or just Alcantara.

Horton, alone, is an overpay for Keller. Why trade a future 1 or 2 for a present day #3. The Horton+ for Keller idea has Cease+ for Quintana vibes to it and I am not cool with it.

And Mo for Suarez is gross. No chance the Cubs will throw away Mo for a rental like Suarez.

Exactly!

[Chi town]

Fly the W!

Matty Ice Shaw sighting. He starts hitting and we look like real WS contenders.

Imanaga with a great start!

[Jo Jo English]

Such a fun season to watch the Cubs. PCA is a star. In every way.

[Chi town]

Such a fun season to watch the Cubs. PCA is a star. In every way.

Most fun since our WS season in 16.

Now go push all the chips in and trade for an ace.

[nomorezorro]

willing a mackenzie gore trade into existence

[Chi town]

2nd place Cubs.

Brewers have won 11 in a row.

Jed better get his big impact trade done.

Shaw is starting to heat up while Tucker slumps. If we can get them both hitting we will go on our own run.

[Chi town]

Fly the W!

Brewers lose.

Back in 1st.

Matty Ice Shaw officially on a tear.

[Chi town]

Another one.

Mr. Brown with big innings.

Fun to see PCA and Shaw carrying the team. Horton lastnight. Young guys coming up big.

[Chi town]

willing a mackenzie gore trade into existence

Gore is who I want as well. I think he puts us over the top.

What do you think it takes to get him?
Cassie Wiggins Rojas?

Horton is starting to come on and I think he can pitch in the playoffs and keep us in the game.

I do think Cubs will get Suarez and move Shaw to the bench which basically improves us big time in two spots. If Tucker leaves you could keep Suarez as your DH and move Suzuki back to RF.

We are about to get back Hodge and Assad. Assad is being stretched out for the rotation. Don’t know that we will trade for a reliever. Most likely starters will move to the pen.

[Chi town]

https://youtu.be/E1x1o6gaenI?si=wbY1AsjQJn5xqWYH

Heyman saying Ryan and Gore not being traded.

I think I’d go for Houser. He’s pitching the best of them all right now and he won’t cost a top prospect.