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re: MLB Trade Rumors: 07/31/17 Darvish/Cingrani to Dodgers, Kintzler to the Nats
Posted on 7/13/17 at 3:17 pm to WestCoastAg
Posted on 7/13/17 at 3:17 pm to WestCoastAg
Certainly still left to be seen, but he bought himself a ridiculously long leash last year. One of the keys will be knowing when to let go with the first decision being Arrieta. It needs to happen IMO.
This post was edited on 7/13/17 at 3:18 pm
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Posted on 7/13/17 at 3:18 pm to ATLfreak
You still need to develop in your own system, especially pitching, which is probably the only question mark about the Cubs going forward.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 3:19 pm to ATLfreak
you still need to be able to bring about contributors on your own. the value of those type of players are just too great and its usually those kind of players that bring about championships just because they are over playing their contract by so much
This post was edited on 7/13/17 at 3:20 pm
Posted on 7/13/17 at 3:33 pm to JetsetNuggs
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One of the keys will be knowing when to let go
I think he's shown over and over again that he understands this. Nomar and Manny (different situation but the point stands) in Boston, and didn't overpay Fowler last year when he thought it didn't make financial sense. He'll do the same with Arrieta.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 3:34 pm to medtiger
Especially with Arrieta saying he will not be giving any hometown discount or whatever and go to the highest bidder
Certainly makes it easier on Theo
Certainly makes it easier on Theo
Posted on 7/13/17 at 3:41 pm to medtiger
Who signed Heyward?
Posted on 7/13/17 at 4:00 pm to Lester Earl
The Cubs drafted near ML Ready Bryant, and then got Rizzo in a swindle (metaphorically). They they had 2 lesser, but equally important swindles for Russel and Arrieta. That gave them a great base. And their farm wasn't that bad to begin with. Hendry knew talent - he just goofed trying to build a team.
The Whitesox on the other hand, have drafted poorly for years, and don't spend much in international signings (they'll pop for 1 player once in a while, but they don't do the large coverage like the Cubs, Rangers, RedSox and Padres do).
On the other hand, the Whitesox had far more to trade than the Cubs when they were rebuilding...the Sox haven't made any swindles...probably got a little more than warranted for Eaton, but less for Sale. But they have a solid group of top prospects now.
And they've actually had a few guys from AAA pop on the major league team who could end up being average players...something they couldn't find when trying to build around Sale, Q, Eaton and Abreu.
The Whitesox on the other hand, have drafted poorly for years, and don't spend much in international signings (they'll pop for 1 player once in a while, but they don't do the large coverage like the Cubs, Rangers, RedSox and Padres do).
On the other hand, the Whitesox had far more to trade than the Cubs when they were rebuilding...the Sox haven't made any swindles...probably got a little more than warranted for Eaton, but less for Sale. But they have a solid group of top prospects now.
And they've actually had a few guys from AAA pop on the major league team who could end up being average players...something they couldn't find when trying to build around Sale, Q, Eaton and Abreu.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 4:34 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
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Rays outfielder Colby Rasmus has been placed on the restricted list after deciding to “step away” from baseball, according to a team announcement. Rasmus is unlikely to return this season.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 4:35 pm to Overbrook
alvarez + calhoun is what id offer for britton. may be an overpay but its dealing from surplus
This post was edited on 7/13/17 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 7/13/17 at 4:37 pm to CRDNLSCHMCPSN11
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Who signed Heyward?
1. I didn't say Theo was perfect.
2. It hasn't worked out with Heyward, but at the time of his signing, he was coming off 4 seasons of 3.5 WAR or more with 3 of those 4 being over 5.0. As crappy as his offensive season was last year, the Cubs had 54 defensive runs saved, and Heyward had 24 of them by himself. Contrary to popular belief, he hasn't been a total bust.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 5:22 pm to JetsetNuggs
Just realized today marks 7 years since the death of the boss
Posted on 7/13/17 at 6:49 pm to tduecen
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There’s “increasing buzz” that the Rangers will listen to offers on top starters Yu Darvish and Cole Hamels if they don’t open the second half of the season with strong play, tweets ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick. It’s been previously reported that the Rangers will hold onto Darvish even if they fall out of the race, so that’d represent something of a change of mindset for GM Jon Daniels & Co.
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According to Miller, the Marlins have spoken to more than 10 teams about right-hander David Phelps, and there are two or three clubs that are showing “serious” interest in closer AJ Ramos
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Perhaps more interestingly, Morosi adds that the Braves have said right-hander Julio Teheran isn’t available,
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Heyman also notes that Braves left-hander Jaime Garcia is one rental pitcher that interests the Royals.
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Yankees, Nationals, Dodgers, Cubs, Brewers, Royals, Angels and Marinerscould all be in the mix for lefty Brad Hand, Heyman reports. Regarding the Dodgers, Heyman and Robert Murray report that San Diego asked Los Angeles for top prospect Alex Verdugo in return, though there’s “no likelihood” of L.A. meeting that price.
This post was edited on 7/13/17 at 6:51 pm
Posted on 7/13/17 at 6:51 pm to tduecen
quote:his price will be too high
Yu Darvish
quote:could probably be moved but I wonder what people will pay for him
Cole Hamels
quote:don't like trading someone when their value is at an all time low
Julio Teheran
Posted on 7/13/17 at 6:51 pm to tduecen
quote:lol
San Diego asked Los Angeles for top prospect Alex Verdugo in return
Posted on 7/13/17 at 6:58 pm to tduecen
AJ Preller is just awful.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 7:10 pm to WestCoastAg
No way anyone sees value in Cole right now.. 28 strikeouts in 58.1 innings. Of course his ERA isn't bad after two strong starts to end the first half.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 7:14 pm to tduecen
The name and just the consistency throughout probably props him up though. He's an interesting case
Posted on 7/13/17 at 7:23 pm to tduecen
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No way anyone sees value in Cole right now.. 28 strikeouts in 58.1 innings. Of course his ERA isn't bad after two strong starts to end the first half.
Plus hamels had a no trade clause to 20 teams makes moving him that much more difficult
Posted on 7/13/17 at 7:30 pm to WestCoastAg
Teheran's value isn't at an all time low. It's not as it's peak, but his age, contract, and track record makes him a very valuable commodity. Check his home/road splits as well.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 7:44 pm to papz
He's been one of the worst pitchers in baseball this year. His value is at an all time low for him
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