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Posted on 11/2/18 at 11:14 am to mylsuhat
Posted on 11/2/18 at 11:25 am to bwallcubfan
Just read a little more about it. Since Smyly was traded to Texas, it's believed the Cubs told the Rangers to take Smyly and his $7M or the Cubs would decline the option. So, the Rangers got Smyly and his contract and the Cubs picked up the option. I guess it's a wash unless Smyly balls out in Texas.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 11:26 am to medtiger
Ah I was wondering if one had to do with the other. Makes sense.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 12:06 pm to medtiger
So then Hammels is really just a $13m guy?
Posted on 11/2/18 at 12:10 pm to medtiger
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then sign him to a contract after that. U
They just want him for a year not multiple
Posted on 11/5/18 at 10:12 pm to Lester Earl
No extension for Maddon going into his lame duck year.
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Also, interesting comment from Theo at the end...
Reinforces his remarks from his end of the year press conference about results not potential. But, it also insinuates there may not be significant change going into 2019. I've read/heard a few different Chicago media members saying that they don't expect the Cubs to be in the Harper/Machado sweepstakes. If they don't move anyone off the current roster, then that would be in line with those statements. It'll be interesting to see how this off season plays out.
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Also, interesting comment from Theo at the end...
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"I think we're really talented," Epstein said Monday. "It's time to produce, or else there's a chance for signifcant change for the group. So that's really where our focus is. ... It's a pivotal year."
Reinforces his remarks from his end of the year press conference about results not potential. But, it also insinuates there may not be significant change going into 2019. I've read/heard a few different Chicago media members saying that they don't expect the Cubs to be in the Harper/Machado sweepstakes. If they don't move anyone off the current roster, then that would be in line with those statements. It'll be interesting to see how this off season plays out.
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:12 pm to medtiger
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:14 pm to bwallcubfan
yea i just read that
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:17 pm to bwallcubfan
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We've never operated with untouchables," he said. "It sends the wrong message. Given what we're trying to accomplish, it would be virtually impossible to envision the deal that would make sense to move them. I just don't believe in untouchables. Why limit yourself?"
So from that quote Olney thinks that they might trade him “as early as this winter”??? That’s a bit of a stretch. It sounds like Theo is basically saying never say never. If the angels offered trout for Bryant, yeah you’d probably trade Bryant. That ain’t happening.
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:18 pm to tigercubs
still a weird thing to say. you dont see other teams saying that shite about their young stars
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:19 pm to tigercubs
KB dont leave me
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:19 pm to bwallcubfan
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"We've never operated with untouchables," he said. "It sends the wrong message. Given what we're trying to accomplish, it would be virtually impossible to envision the deal that would make sense to move them. I just don't believe in untouchables. Why limit yourself?"
Seems to indicate the opposite, unless a team blows the Cubs away. Headline could've read, "Cubs willing to trade anyone." But that wouldn't get as many clicks.
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:20 pm to medtiger
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Bryant, who struggled in 2018, batting .272 with 13 homers in 102 games. Bryant went on the disabled list twice with left shoulder trouble.
Man how many dudes in baseball would take that as a “struggle year”
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:22 pm to BCMCubs
I really don't understand why that article was written like that. Sounds like an opinion piece to get clicks. It's no secret the Cubs/Bryant haven't gotten anywhere in contract talks. I hate the phrase "as soon as this winter." I could die as early as right now.
So Buster is basically saying since KB hasn't signed an extension, Theo says no ones untouchable, and KB has been injured, then MAYBE POSSIBLY COULD see KB traded...weak.
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:22 pm to BCMCubs
Theo is playing some mind games right now. And I think most of it has to do with Boras.
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:24 pm to medtiger
I think so too. Was it Boras who put out that KB allegedly turned down a $200M extension?
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:30 pm to BCMCubs
I believe Theo just said no one is safe, and nothing was directed towards KB.
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:32 pm to bwallcubfan
Posted on 11/9/18 at 1:32 pm to mizslu314
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I believe Theo just said no one is safe, and nothing was directed towards KB.
Correct.
But saying Schwarber could be traded doesn't draw the same response as a Bryant article would.
Buster trying to rile me up on a Friday. It worked but now back to your regularly scheduled program.
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