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Post by fine09 on Nov 9, 2023 16:11:53 GMT -5
Jason Benetti going to Detroit. Sucks to be a White Sox fan. Not sure what they are all doing over there when there’s a much better franchise and fan experience within arms reach, but to each their own. 🤷♂️ White Sox released Anderson but says on MLBTraderumors that they are eyeing short term veterans at SS so it sounds like they don't even want to talk to him about returning even for less $$. How about a Nico/Tauchman for Robert Jr. trade? Salary is a wash for 2024 but they save quite a bit in 2025 & even more in 26 & 27.. It solves the White Sox SS problem & saves them quite a bit of money. Then turn around and offer up Wicks, Brown & Wisdom for Bogearts (If he'll waive his NTC). The Padres need to slash payroll (saves over 25 million per year for 10 years) & they need starting pitchers & a 3rd. baseman wouldn't hurt but I'm guessing they move Tatis Jr. to 3rd. We then slide Morel to 2nd., Bogearts to 3rd. & Robert to CF. That line up could play & score some serious runs AND we can spend our Free Agent money on all pitching this year - starters & relievers.. The
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Post by Mike on Nov 10, 2023 4:30:06 GMT -5
Sox would want Morel and PCA for Robert.
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Post by skokiejoe on Nov 11, 2023 22:34:41 GMT -5
MLB trade rumor is speculating that the Brewers might go into complete rebuild mode.
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Post by Drav on Nov 12, 2023 21:50:07 GMT -5
Reportedly, Joe Espada will be promoted to manager for the Astros.
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Post by irishcubfan on Nov 12, 2023 22:03:39 GMT -5
Sox would want Morel and PCA for Robert. Would do this deal in a second, unfortunately the White Sox would not.
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Post by lu13cubbie on Nov 13, 2023 8:08:07 GMT -5
Sox would want Morel and PCA for Robert. Would do this deal in a second, unfortunately the White Sox would not. I doubt the Cubs would do that deal either. Personally I wouldn't do a Robert for PCA straight up deal. Robert's is good, PCA is going to be better. And more of what the Cubs need.
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Post by fine09 on Nov 13, 2023 10:02:37 GMT -5
Would do this deal in a second, unfortunately the White Sox would not. I doubt the Cubs would do that deal either. Personally I wouldn't do a Robert for PCA straight up deal. Robert's is good, PCA is going to be better. And more of what the Cubs need. PCA should be a better fielder for sure but the bat may never get to where Robert Jr. is so I'd do the 1 for 1 trade for sure but no way in the world the White Sox would. I doubt that they would go for the PCA/Morel deal proposed without the Cubs adding maybe Wicks but they would want Horton & no way I'd add him to that deal. Getting close to a 5-tool all star like Robert Jr. with an 8.33 million luxury tax hit for the next 2 years before the 2 option years in 26 & 27 would be an amazing feat though..
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Post by irishcubfan on Nov 13, 2023 11:16:04 GMT -5
Would do this deal in a second, unfortunately the White Sox would not. I doubt the Cubs would do that deal either. Personally I wouldn't do a Robert for PCA straight up deal. Robert's is good, PCA is going to be better. And more of what the Cubs need. More of what the Cubs need? Defense and minimal hit right now. It is just as likely that PCA turns into Bader or Alek Thomas versus an above average offensive player. PCA needs to swing less and work on pitch recognition and recognize that he can't hit the high or higher than high fastball. Would much rather have Robert and his talent/contract over the hype of PCA. In saying this I believe PCA along with Horton and maybe one or two others are as close to untouchable in a trade as prospects can get.
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Nov 13, 2023 14:47:08 GMT -5
Rumor: Ohtani intrigued about joining the............... Braves. All those team friendly deals might pay off.
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Post by kfidd on Nov 13, 2023 22:28:29 GMT -5
Rosenthal is reporting that the Brewers are set to announce Pat Murphy, Counsell’s bench coach for years with Milwaukee, as their next manager. There has been speculation that Counsell would love to bring him with to the Cubs if possible.
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Post by kfidd on Nov 13, 2023 22:28:56 GMT -5
Rumor: Ohtani intrigued about joining the............... Braves. All those team friendly deals might pay off. Incoming Ohtani to Braves, 8 years 80 million with 1% going to Braves charities.
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Post by kfidd on Nov 13, 2023 23:03:51 GMT -5
Hopefully tomorrow picks up a bit. Such a snoozer today aside from the Counsell presser early on.
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Post by Drav on Nov 14, 2023 0:02:34 GMT -5
Rosenthal is reporting that the Brewers are set to announce Pat Murphy, Counsell’s bench coach for years with Milwaukee, as their next manager. There has been speculation that Counsell would love to bring him with to the Cubs if possible. Padres are the last team looking for a manager now.
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Post by lu13cubbie on Nov 14, 2023 9:34:30 GMT -5
I doubt the Cubs would do that deal either. Personally I wouldn't do a Robert for PCA straight up deal. Robert's is good, PCA is going to be better. And more of what the Cubs need. PCA should be a better fielder for sure but the bat may never get to where Robert Jr. is so I'd do the 1 for 1 trade for sure but no way in the world the White Sox would. I doubt that they would go for the PCA/Morel deal proposed without the Cubs adding maybe Wicks but they would want Horton & no way I'd add him to that deal. Getting close to a 5-tool all star like Robert Jr. with an 8.33 million luxury tax hit for the next 2 years before the 2 option years in 26 & 27 would be an amazing feat though.. Roberts and PCA's minor league numbers are really close, like almost identical. Slash lines and counting stats. Roberts had 5 years in minors, PCA 3 so far. Hasn't Robert been hurt every year of his MLB career but last year? Like 3 in a row, then one good year?
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Post by batman66 on Nov 14, 2023 9:50:36 GMT -5
PCA should be a better fielder for sure but the bat may never get to where Robert Jr. is so I'd do the 1 for 1 trade for sure but no way in the world the White Sox would. I doubt that they would go for the PCA/Morel deal proposed without the Cubs adding maybe Wicks but they would want Horton & no way I'd add him to that deal. Getting close to a 5-tool all star like Robert Jr. with an 8.33 million luxury tax hit for the next 2 years before the 2 option years in 26 & 27 would be an amazing feat though.. Roberts and PCA's minor league numbers are really close, like almost identical. Slash lines and counting stats. Roberts had 5 years in minors, PCA 3 so far. Hasn't Robert been hurt every year of his MLB career but last year? Like 3 in a row, then one good year? Robert has been hurt often and also has a bit of an attitude/ hustle/desire probelm at times , so he has some red flags but the man can hit. I would not trade them straight up , not that I don't think it would be a decent deal and Robert holds a lot more value right now , but because I'd much rather keep PCA because I think he's going to be a sparkplug type player with his all out hustle and elite defense and he will fit in better with the team .
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Post by kfidd on Nov 14, 2023 12:42:48 GMT -5
Since the base world is hyper focused on San Diego and what they’ll do with Soto, a quick glance at sportrac estimates their 2024 payroll situation right around 185m, and that includes arbitration estimates. www.spotrac.com/mlb/san-diego-padres/payroll/Does anyone know the how and where we’ve been hearing they need to clear about 50m to get to their goal of 200m from? I’m not understanding the math here. If this is true it doesn’t leave much room for a roster that has big holes in their rotation, tail end of bullpen (Hader and now Barlow on his way out?), and outfield. But what it does do is give them a clear on *needing* to move Soto as has been so heavily speculated. Am I missing something?
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Post by kfidd on Nov 14, 2023 13:49:56 GMT -5
Did y’all catch Cashman and his comments about Stanton to the media? Way too honest and threw Stanton under the bus with his injuries. Was he wrong? No, but wrong to say it out from closed doors in my opinion. Stanton’s agent responded:
This same agent also represents Yamamoto. 😂
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Post by rvn11 on Nov 14, 2023 14:09:14 GMT -5
Did y’all catch Cashman and his comments about Stanton to the media? Way too honest and threw Stanton under the bus with his injuries. Was he wrong? No, but wrong to say it out from closed doors in my opinion. Stanton’s agent responded: This same agent also represents Yamamoto. 😂 He's not wrong, but he was wrong to say it publicly. Perhaps he learned too much from Steinbrenner over the years, without realizing he's not the owner. Yankees aren't too far off from Mets status. Not quite a dumpster fire yet, but messy.
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Nov 14, 2023 14:25:42 GMT -5
White Sox would never tared Robert for PCA straight up LOL and the Cubs would jump at Roberts for PCA straight up. Lets not get crazy homer here.
Anyway..... report, regarding Matt Chapman, Blue Jays offered an extension in the 4-5 years 100+ million range and he turned it down to test free agency.
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Post by kfidd on Nov 14, 2023 14:27:40 GMT -5
Padres owner Peter Seidler passed away. He was just 63.
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