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re: The Official Chicago Cubs Offseason Thread™

Posted on 12/17/18 at 12:53 pm to
Posted by MetryMojo
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Posted on 12/17/18 at 12:53 pm to
Posted by JetsetNuggs
Member since Jun 2014
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Posted on 12/17/18 at 1:25 pm to
would probably open up Harper possibilities.

I'm bout that.
Posted by MetryMojo
Metairie, LA
Member since Jul 2012
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Posted on 12/17/18 at 1:34 pm to
Yea, that would be great.

I saw another article that said Theo is looking at all possibilities of adding a big bat.
Posted by medtiger
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Posted on 12/17/18 at 3:26 pm to
I can't imagine the Cubs are going to just stand pat after last year. And whatever return they could get from moving Schwarber or Happ wouldn't move the needle very much.

However, I'm not sure Harper is the smartest move. They've really whiffed on a lot the free agent deals they've made since Lester signed. Adding another monster contract is a little concerning. I'm more interested in seeing how Theo addresses the bullpen than adding another big bat. A healthy KB is the big bat the Cubs could add next year.
Posted by Lester Earl
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Posted on 12/17/18 at 4:59 pm to
that is more speculation than a rumor. You got my hopes up
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
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Posted on 12/17/18 at 5:00 pm to
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And whatever return they could get from moving Schwarber or Happ wouldn't move the needle very much.




They've already said they aren't dealing Schwarber, but I think either would bring back a nice piece for the major league team. Not sure why you'd think otherwise?
Posted by Lester Earl
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 10:46 am to
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#Cubs close to signing free-agent IF Daniel Descalso, source tells The Athletic.



coming off the best year of his career

238/353/436

played 2b/3b/1b/LF and has played SS in the past
Posted by bwallcubfan
Louisiana
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 11:09 am to
we're so poor
Posted by Maximus
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 11:12 am to
Championship
Posted by chitiger91
Lake Bluff IL
Member since Apr 2016
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 11:14 am to
Theo has no one to blame but himself, garbage contract on grabage contract leads to this situation.

Not to mention KB has fallen off big time and even if he returns to form Boras won’t let him extend until he hits FA. We in bad shape now I see why the bosox fans weren’t sad to see Theo go.
Posted by BCMCubs
Colorado
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 11:37 am to
Tommy LaStella died for this
Posted by MetryMojo
Metairie, LA
Member since Jul 2012
2490 posts
Posted on 12/18/18 at 2:02 pm to
LINK

Looks like it's official now.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:07 pm to
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Not to mention KB has fallen off big time a


wut


quote:

Theo has no one to blame but himself, garbage contract on grabage contract leads to this situation.




Cubs won 95 fricking games last year and return everyone. Wtf
Posted by FulshearTiger
Member since Jul 2015
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:28 pm to
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Cubs won 95 fricking games

With injury problems and several key players having the worst years of their careers.

Some people are dumb.
Posted by BeeFense5
Kenner
Member since Jul 2010
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:31 pm to
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Cubs won 95 fricking games last year and return everyone. Wtf


The September collapse was rough though. It exposed a lot of the offensive struggles that were apparent throughout the season.
Posted by FulshearTiger
Member since Jul 2015
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:34 pm to
That doesn't mean those players aren't good at baseball though.
Posted by BeeFense5
Kenner
Member since Jul 2010
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:54 pm to
I absolutely don’t think that way.

I do have a wait and see approach with Bryant returning to full strength though. He’s by far my favorite player but I’m cautious in my optimism about him returning to MVP form.



Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278491 posts
Posted on 12/18/18 at 4:09 pm to
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The September collapse was rough though. It exposed a lot of the offensive struggles that were apparent throughout the season.




i know. As bad as it was they still won 95 games

they players aren't nearly as bad as they were last year
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
66620 posts
Posted on 12/18/18 at 5:18 pm to
Cubs definitely are a high ceiling low floor team.

If everyone performs to their ability we of course could be unstoppable again this year.

I think moving on from Chili was a good idea.

You have to hope Bryant stays healthy.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
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Posted on 12/18/18 at 7:34 pm to
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low floor team.



Their floor with Maddon at the helm has been 92 wins


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