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I’ll check back in five years to see how the rebuild is going…This is the same FO/Ownership that made the playoffs 5 out of 6 years and won a WS. I fail to see the logic.
I’ll check back in five years to see how the rebuild is going…This is the same FO/Ownership that made the playoffs 5 out of 6 years and won a WS. I fail to see the logic.
I’ll check back in five years to see how the rebuild is going…
Nice to see him get a win, since he is the only major league quality pitcher currently on the team (almost anyway).[ W ] #53
Professor snaps a dozen loss streak.
I think 2023 should be a realistic opportunity to get back to the playoffs. The starting pitching is what scares me. You can’t build a rotation from free agency alone. They need some young controllable starting pitchers to make the jump. Need to get some results from Thompson, Steele and Marquez. Obviously there are other names in the system who can surprise but that looks like the big question mark to me. Not sure where I am on Alzolay at this point.Why do you think it will take 5 years?
Is this just traditional Cubs pessimism, or is there some other reason why a team with a top 10 farm system, top 10 pick in the upcoming draft, $100+Million to spend under the luxury tax, in a division with a bunch of light spending small market teams, none of whom are particularly good now, nor who have a better farm system than the Cubs have can’t be competitive relatively quickly?
When he pitches the fans in the bleachers need protective headgear.Not sure where I am on Alzolay at this point.
Need to get some results from Thompson, Steele and Marquez. Obviously there are other names in the system who can surprise but that looks like the big question mark to me. Not sure where I am on Alzolay at this point.
Jordan Wicks (this year’s first round draft pick) is on a similar time frame.
Between Hendricks, Mills, Alzolay, Steele, Thompson, Marquez, Killian, Wicks, and likely two free agent signings - an expensive premier one and a cheaper reclamation project - they’ll have plenty of bodies to throw at the starting pitching staff with the hope that by the end of 2022, they’ll have a great idea of what they have going forward.
Top 10? I haven't seen that high. Mid teens. But it doesn't matter anyway since they don't have anyone who's ready at AAA that already isn't up. Deichmann is their #20 prospect from lists that I have seen. All of their talent is at rookie or A ball. Those players won't be ready for 3-5 years, hence my comment, especially since the minors lost a year due to COVID.Why do you think it will take 5 years?
Is this just traditional Cubs pessimism, or is there some other reason why a team with a top 10 farm system, top 10 pick in the upcoming draft, $100+Million to spend under the luxury tax, in a division with a bunch of light spending small market teams, none of whom are particularly good now, nor who have a better farm system than the Cubs have can’t be competitive relatively quickly?
Who do you think those two will be? Or who are the candidates for those two types of starting pitchers. I'm honestly asking for your opinion.likely two free agent signings - an expensive premier one and a cheaper reclamation project - they’ll have plenty of bodies to throw at the starting pitching staff with the hope that by the end of 2022
There will be plenty of BIG names in the starting pitching market, but most of them beyond their prime (Kershaw, Verlander, Kluber, Cueto, Greinke) A great pitcher who is at what is likely the end of his prime (Scherzer) Another great pitcher in his prime that I wouldn't touch. (Bauer) Some guys who are good, but have a lot of Injuries (Rodon, Syndergaard) Then a few solid but perhaps uninspiring choices. (Gausman, Stroman, E.Rodriguez, Ray) Heck they might run it back with Zach Davies? I'm not seeing a sure-fire premier SP signing. I bet they approach the pitching staff the same way they did this off-season. Jed and Co. actually did a fantastic job of cobbling together a staff this season. Pitching was not the problem most days. They just plain old didn't hit enough.Who do you think those two will be? Or who are the candidates for those two types of starting pitchers. I'm honestly asking for your opinion.
I like both Seager and Turner, but the Cubs are loaded with SS talent in the minors. That being said, I've always thought if you can play SS you can play anywhere, so if either of those guys wants to come here and sign 6+ year deals you probably take your shot. Hopefully by year 2-3 we are back to competing.There will be plenty of BIG names in the starting pitching market, but most of them beyond their prime (Kershaw, Verlander, Kluber, Cueto, Greinke) A great pitcher who is at what is likely the end of his prime (Scherzer) Another great pitcher in his prime that I wouldn't touch. (Bauer) Some guys who are good, but have a lot of Injuries (Rodon, Syndergaard) Then a few solid but perhaps uninspiring choices. (Gausman, Stroman, E.Rodriguez, Ray) Heck they might run it back with Zach Davies? I'm not seeing a sure-fire premier SP signing. I bet they approach the pitching staff the same way they did this off-season. Jed and Co. actually did a fantastic job of cobbling together a staff this season. Pitching was not the problem most days. They just plain old didn't hit enough.
I'm interested to see what the Dodgers decide to do at SS. Do they let Seager walk, now that they have Turner? I'd be all over whomever they don't see as their SS of the future.
Seems like the Cubs MO these days is to take fliers on the injured guys.There will be plenty of BIG names in the starting pitching market, but most of them beyond their prime (Kershaw, Verlander, Kluber, Cueto, Greinke) A great pitcher who is at what is likely the end of his prime (Scherzer) Another great pitcher in his prime that I wouldn't touch. (Bauer) Some guys who are good, but have a lot of Injuries (Rodon, Syndergaard) Then a few solid but perhaps uninspiring choices. (Gausman, Stroman, E.Rodriguez, Ray) Heck they might run it back with Zach Davies? I'm not seeing a sure-fire premier SP signing. I bet they approach the pitching staff the same way they did this off-season. Jed and Co. actually did a fantastic job of cobbling together a staff this season. Pitching was not the problem most days. They just plain old didn't hit enough.
I'm interested to see what the Dodgers decide to do at SS. Do they let Seager walk, now that they have Turner? I'd be all over whomever they don't see as their SS of the future.
For a franchise that is known for losing, it's remarkable what they've been able to achieve.
Top 8 I believe is where there’s a huge jump in probability of Major League success, so don’t need to be a top 5 pick.Yep. Thing is, there are so many bad teams. If they got to 30 games under would it even get them a top 5 pick?
Also getting flexible for new CBA. Once the new CBA is developed, then a strategy can be put in placeRead up on the Competitive Balance Tax and you will understand why the Cubs were hell bent on getting under the tax this season, especially when the team wasn't championship caliber.
https://www.mlb.com/glossary/transactions/competitive-balance-tax
They aren't just re-setting the roster, they are re-setting the tax penalties for exceeding the "cap" for several consecutive years. Even the Yankees are doing it this year. I don't think anyone would accuse Steinbrenner of "crying poor". Failing to do it would simply be bad business.
What was it prior to the purge? 17?MLB Pipeline just ranked the Cubs farm system #18
22 to start the season. Its worth noting that MLB pipeline factors in injuriesWhat was it prior to the purge? 17?