Not sure why people like Shaw so much, I guess we like his tools and defense which was outstanding in 2025. Ramirez is 3 years younger, gold glove in the minor leagues, came up this year and filled in all over the place and was very solid. Has a higher career ops then shaw at this point and years on him. I would trade shaw in a heartbeat if somebody was interested. Not sure what the market is for him really at this point, but Shaw has tools so that may attract folks. Honestly, two years ago we could gotten a ton for him. He was on and off injured last year so maybe you can right off the struggles as that but the year before he didn't crack a .700 ops.
Chicago Cubs 2026
And the way to accelerate his improvement is to play him every day.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Who is old. Cubs need to get younger!
umm, bregman at age 24 was like the best player in the league but that is a different story.
I am not seeing projection models that have him anywhere near bregman production. most have him in the .240 range.
its the great white hope if you ask me, not onboard with him. Team Pedro all the way here.
It sounds like the Cubs are keeping Hottovy. What does he have on Counsell ? Sad that they are keeping this clown. I hope they make a move on a hitting coach. Kelly needs to go. Both Kevin Long is available as of right now with Seattle’s Kevin Seitzer possibly being available. Let’s move on either as that will help fix our hitting issues.
I'd personally avoid any coach connected to the 2026 Mariners.