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Post by trav768 on Feb 25, 2024 11:09:32 GMT -5
vote and comment with your number of W's
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Post by kfidd on Feb 25, 2024 11:13:56 GMT -5
I’ll venture 84, but a safe 84. It’s hard for me to imagine them winning fewer than that (barring an onslaught of injuries) while there’s room for more with some key factors, primarily the performance of young players like Morel and Busch coupled with the need to see next steps from guys like Suzuki and Hoerner. The pitching staff is deep but lacking in top end talent but a strong defensive unit coupled with a capable and budding offense will keep them relevant.
So 84 wins with the potential for more, say 84-87.
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Feb 25, 2024 11:39:00 GMT -5
I had said that I thought Belly added 5-7 wins so my 77 will go to 84 as well. I think they can win more, but we’ll see.
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Post by skokiejoe on Feb 25, 2024 12:13:16 GMT -5
I would also say in 82-86 range
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Post by foolforthecity on Feb 25, 2024 12:30:21 GMT -5
Adding Belli gives CC sooo many options if everyone plays to their numbers. I’m finally ok with the offseason lol. Oh yeah, I think 87-75
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Post by nukeslide on Feb 25, 2024 12:33:38 GMT -5
86 wins 1st in division
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Post by chubbycub on Feb 25, 2024 13:41:51 GMT -5
Counsell will drive the bus to 90+
Third best manager in history in one run wins. This is the only possible metric to evaluate from since the roster hasn't been finalized and we are jumping the gun after two preseason games. It shows that he gets the most out of whatever group of players he has to work with.
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Feb 25, 2024 13:41:53 GMT -5
I think Counsell might be the happiest person n that clubhouse lol
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Post by Mike on Feb 26, 2024 5:17:07 GMT -5
Going with 87
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Post by lajoiesghost on Feb 26, 2024 11:14:27 GMT -5
89-73 and that might be a little light. Counsell and an improved pen should get us at least to 89. A couple of the youngsters having good starts will push us over 90 but I won't get to ahead of myself quite yet. 89 wins.
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Post by trav768 on Feb 26, 2024 11:29:55 GMT -5
88 W's
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Post by batman66 on Feb 26, 2024 11:46:41 GMT -5
Call me crazy but I'm going 90+
I think as is they are an easy 85-87 without any of the rookies doing much , if some step up I think they could be a 90+ win team .
This team is deep , look at the 40 man and the non roster invites that aren't even on it.
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Post by 2mileshighillini on Feb 26, 2024 12:40:40 GMT -5
90
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Post by fine09 on Feb 26, 2024 20:10:42 GMT -5
vote and comment with your number of W's 87 - 88 now but I think there will be a pretty good fight for the division.
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Post by 20kman on Feb 26, 2024 21:40:33 GMT -5
Counsell will drive the bus to 90+ Third best manager in history in one run wins. This is the only possible metric to evaluate from since the roster hasn't been finalized and we are jumping the gun after two preseason games. It shows that he gets the most out of whatever group of players he has to work with. Count me in for 90ish wins too. Counsell and his short leash will get us a few more regular season wins. I just hope he doesn't wear down the pen by playoff time.
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Post by bryzzobrist on Feb 27, 2024 1:47:44 GMT -5
Going 100+ Because I'm a fan. Big fan. They're strikingly similar to last years team, but can see us squeeze a few more wins out.
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Post by TheChico on Feb 28, 2024 10:12:25 GMT -5
Screw it!
Going 92 wins!
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Post by irishcubfan on Mar 1, 2024 14:11:10 GMT -5
Current group seems to be an 82-86 WC or division win team. Doubt Bellinger and Steele replicate last year, I expect a step back from Steele and a more significant step back from Bellinger. Those two essentially carried the team for lengthy periods of time. The addition of Counsell will prove beneficial especially when depth and injuries occur. And will help with bullpen management. The Cubs are an oddly built team with their current payroll without a real strength (with exception of excellent SS/2b defense) or a significant weakness (maybe HR power but can be offset). Kind of a blah yet watchable team in a very bad division. The team will likely be very good fundamentally and from afar almost all of the players are likeable and easy to root for.
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Mar 28, 2024 10:18:02 GMT -5
I forgot this was here. I looked for it and must have overlooked it.
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Mar 28, 2024 10:18:27 GMT -5
I got 85
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