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General Category => The Deuce => Topic started by: ThePAMan on December 10, 2022, 09:43:50 AM
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Post all your Cub thoughts here for Karen. Willson Contreras is gone! I personally find Cody Bellinger underwhelming at this point.
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Cubs have spent $34 5 mil so far and haven't gained a win yet cause they let Contreras walk.
Hoyer seems in over his head and when someone coins the term "intelligent spending" it tells me they aren't nearly as smart as they think.
Cubs still need a SS, catcher, DH, 2 starting pitchers and a couple vet relievers. Since "intelligent spending" seems to means no deal surpassing 5 years, Hoyer's probably unlikely to sign Swanson, who would be a pretty underwhelming signing given the Cubs market.
With $50 million left before they reach the luxury tax, I can see Hoyer signing Senga for 5 years, adding a defense oriented catcher, resigning Smyly or signing Cory Kluber and signing a veteran reliever. Basically get ready for Madrigal at 2B and Hoerner at SS.
Lastly, if Hoyer signs Correa, I take back all the negative comments above. Lol
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Cubs have spent $34 5 mil so far and haven't gained a win yet cause they let Contreras walk.
Hoyer seems in over his head and when someone coins the term "intelligent spending" it tells me they aren't nearly as smart as they think.
Cubs still need a SS, catcher, DH, 2 starting pitchers and a couple vet relievers. Since "intelligent spending" seems to means no deal surpassing 5 years, Hoyer's probably unlikely to sign Swanson, who would be a pretty underwhelming signing given the Cubs market.
With $50 million left before they reach the luxury tax, I can see Hoyer signing Senga for 5 years, adding a defense oriented catcher, resigning Smyly or signing Cory Kluber and signing a veteran reliever. Basically get ready for Madrigal at 2B and Hoerner at SS.
Lastly, if Hoyer signs Correa, I take back all the negative comments above. Lol
Not sure where you get 2 starting pitchers. They signed Taillon, unless that was another Judge-like report that ended up being false.
Contreras wasn't coming back. Also, there were a lot of rumors that his defense dropped off to the point where fewer teams were interested in pursuing him.
Also, it'll probably be at least another year before they offer any more ridiculous long-term deals. They're still paying Heyward next season.
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Post all your Cub thoughts here for Karen. Willson Contreras is gone! I personally find Cody Bellinger underwhelming at this point.
It's a one-year deal. I'm OK with rolling the dice on this one.
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Not sure where you get 2 starting pitchers. They signed Taillon, unless that was another Judge-like report that ended up being false.
Contreras wasn't coming back. Also, there were a lot of rumors that his defense dropped off to the point where fewer teams were interested in pursuing him.
Also, it'll probably be at least another year before they offer any more ridiculous long-term deals. They're still paying Heyward next season.
Currently, they have Stroman, Taillon and Steele. It seems they want Wesneski and Sampson as the #6 & #7 guys and aren't relying on Kyle Hendricks. Can see them signing someone like Senga for 4-5 years and giving a 1-2 year deal to Smyly or Kluber.
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It's a one-year deal. I'm OK with rolling the dice on this one.
If he stays healthy and produces like he did early in his career it’ll be a steal.
I totally understand letting Contreras walk. He’s 30, marginal defensively, and would have cost good money they can spend elsewhere. Good offense/marginal defense isn’t the way most teams are going these days. The fastest way for the Cubs to contend next year is to get better defensively.
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Not sure where you get 2 starting pitchers. They signed Taillon, unless that was another Judge-like report that ended up being false.
Contreras wasn't coming back. Also, there were a lot of rumors that his defense dropped off to the point where fewer teams were interested in pursuing him.
Also, it'll probably be at least another year before they offer any more ridiculous long-term deals. They're still paying Heyward next season.
The fact that he wasn’t traded last year speaks volumes about how much other teams “wanted” him. I’m personally shocked he got the deal he got and with St. Louis, which runs a tight ship.
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The fact that he wasn’t traded last year speaks volumes about how much other teams “wanted” him. I’m personally shocked he got the deal he got and with St. Louis, which runs a tight ship.
Cubs had a deal with Houston that Dusty squashed at the last minute.
Contreras projects as a 3 WAR player and the Cards are a really good organization. Hoyer f'd up on not dealing Contretas.
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Post all your Cub thoughts here for Karen. Willson Contreras is gone! I personally find Cody Bellinger underwhelming at this point.
Bellinger hasn't been the same since winning the MVP 3 years ago and then hurting his arm/shoulder in 2020. All he does at the plate is swing out his ass to hit HRs, which for the most part ends up being a K or weakly hit out. He won't hit the other way to just get a hit. If he does hit one the other way is because he got fooled and barely got wood on the ball. Defensively, he is very good and can run like the wind. Do the Cubs have a hitting coach that will work on him and straighten him out?? Right now he's a .215 hitter with an occasional HR and bad with runners in scoring position. And being with the Dodgers he was getting to hit with runners on base.
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I wish there was a like option on here. I agree with what most of you guys are.
I think they need to build the community backup for the cubs. In looking at total rankings all the top teams have huge numbers of home game wins. Then that number drops as you go down the list. The cubs need someone to be excited about. And since they are pretty much working with an open checkbook this year they should work on getting a top pitcher again. Like Prior😁. Hey maybe they should steal him back as a coach. Would have been awesome to land Kodai and coached by Prior.
They need something to get fans excited. That's one of the reasons I think Atlanta has constantly stayed a top team. People there love their team. It's same with the Heat in Miami. Chicago is hard because it has 2 teams and White Sox have recently faired better. Fans get players excited.
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Cubs had a deal with Houston that Dusty squashed at the last minute.
Contreras projects as a 3 WAR player and the Cards are a really good organization. Hoyer f'd up on not dealing Contretas.
Yeah, Cubs vs Cardinals is always my fav game of the season. One day Cubs will get back over them.
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Not sure where you get 2 starting pitchers. They signed Taillon, unless that was another Judge-like report that ended up being false.
Contreras wasn't coming back. Also, there were a lot of rumors that his defense dropped off to the point where fewer teams were interested in pursuing him.
Also, it'll probably be at least another year before they offer any more ridiculous long-term deals. They're still paying Heyward next season.
Pretty sure they signed him at $17 mil a yr where Kodai signed elsewhere at $15. So they must not be wanting to spend much more for pitchers this yr. 🤞 They picked the right one.
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Lol Mets will end up with 3 of the top 10 pitchers.
Would be nice to make all that money and not have to carry the team. That's crazy if Kodai is as good as people think.
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Maybe Karen can be the ball gal like Marla Collins back in the day and the community will then be excited about going to the ballpark again.
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I know someone who was a Cubs ball girl back in the day. She was/still is quite the looker.
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Correa to the Giants.
Fire Jed.
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Dam Mets still aren't finished spending!
I'm sure they will have the season.
Yes, I should be Cubs bat girl😂
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Just had group of 7 people from Corp in town from NY. Mets are gonna murder this year. It gets more ridiculous every day. I think our VM from said Cohen has spent over $400mil!
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Just had group of 7 people from Corp in town from NY. Mets are gonna murder this year. It gets more ridiculous every day. I think our VM from said Cohen has spent over $400mil!
Dam Mets score again today
This season won't even be fun to watch with a team his stacked
https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-sign-verlander-fastcast-021511418.html
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Cubs are trucking along signing more people.
We now have a catcher, Barnhart pending a physical.
I think this could be a big year for the Cubs
If we can just get a pitcher!
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Cubs are trucking along signing more people.
We now have a catcher, Barnhart pending a physical.
I think this could be a big year for the Cubs
If we can just get a pitcher!
Looks like a .500 team now.
Need a big trade.
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Looks like a .500 team now.
Need a big trade.
You think? Mets are stacked but I think if we get a good pitcher we may finally have a good team again.
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You think? Mets are stacked but I think if we get a good pitcher we may finally have a good team again.
Cubs need a #1 starter and a star hitter.
Can't see them pulling a trade for either and no stars are left in free agency.
I'd like to see them sign Devers next year but they'll likely be outbid. Otani would be great, as well, but he's probably Dodgers bound.
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Cubs need a #1 starter and a star hitter.
Can't see them pulling a trade for either and no stars are left in free agency.
I'd like to see them sign Devers next year but they'll likely be outbid. Otani would be great, as well, but he's probably Dodgers bound.
I think I read that one dodgers guy was released from probation early. I'll look up now
*Yes Trevor Bauer
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I think I read that one dodgers guy was released from probation early. I'll look up now
*Yes Trevor Bauer
No thanks. Too sexual assaulty.
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No thanks. Too sexual assaulty.
Seems to be her thing it appears.
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Seems to be her thing it appears.
LOL. Great point.
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Seems to be her thing it appears.
Lol had no idea.
My guy was Marc Prior remember
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Seems to be her thing it appears.
But maybe something about myself I should look into!
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Wanna go on a date, Karen?!
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Wanna go on a date, Karen?!
Dom's going to hunt you two down.
And want to watch.
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Dom's going to hunt you two down.
And want to watch.
Watch us do what?!
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Bump for Tempo
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Ahhhh yeah, forgot Karen also had a Cubs thread. Fell all the way to 2nd page. Surprised not more Cub fans here. Especially with the conservative lean of the board.
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Welp, apparently the answer is yes. The Cubs will give up a run this year (gave up 3 in the 8th according to the box score). Just got the notification they lost. Im actually watching the Texas Open.
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I'm so happy it's baseball season!
I'm arguing with a friend about the teams now.
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Would you guys do Theo Epstein? I would. And I’d have my dog Omar watch.
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Great day for the GOP at Wrigley yesterday. Cubs fall behind 7-0 in 2nd, take lead in 3rd. Win a 14-9 thriller. Reported that Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz were overheard singing Go Cubs Go in the halls of Congress today. GOP will be licking their wounds today, though as it appears the Cubs are about to go down 5-1.
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Great day for the GOP at Wrigley yesterday. Cubs fall behind 7-0 in 2nd, take lead in 3rd. Win a 14-9 thriller. Reported that Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz were overheard singing Go Cubs Go in the halls of Congress today. GOP will be licking their wounds today, though as it appears the Cubs are about to go down 5-1.
Heard they were listening to the game on The Score.
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Who’s Karen?
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Good weekend for the Cubs and the GOP taking 2 of 3 from the Dodgers. Pitching and defense might work afterall.
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Good weekend for the Cubs and the GOP taking 2 of 3 from the Dodgers. Pitching and defense might work afterall.
That's funny.
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Wanna go on a date, Karen?!
So, did you bang her?
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So, did you bang her?
She never replied. However, in the food thread she kept raving about the prime rib I posted about.
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I cannot understand what the Cub players thought they were doing on the bases there against the Marlin.
I think this is the first Cub game I have seen this year.
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I cannot understand what the Cub players thought they were doing on the bases there against the Marlin.
I think this is the first Cub game I have seen this year.
Why would you watch a Cubs game? Might as well make a donation to Trump or DeSantis.
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Why would you watch a Cubs game? Might as well make a donation to Trump or DeSantis.
It was.on FS1. It may have been a donation to Dominion. But you may be finally on to something here.
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CRAZY GAME!
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CRAZY GAME!
Bottom 13th 😬😬😬
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Bottom 13th 😬😬😬
It's one of the Blackout Games. I was watching it on TikTok but the guy had to change to 76ers.
If anyone knows where it's streaming please post thanks!
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It's one of the Blackout Games. I was watching it on TikTok but the guy had to change to 76ers.
If anyone knows where it's streaming please post thanks!
I am sure Dom has Marquee available in whatever dorm he is living in these days.
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I am sure Dom has Marquee available in whatever dorm he is living in these days.
Seems this blackout thing really just started. MLB games are very limited on any platform. There is a set schedule (on paid platforms) on games that will be aired.
I posted over in the Cardinals thread but should have posted here.
Cubs better win every game against St. Louis. St. Louis stats are crap this year. Cub better figure out a strategy going forward if they have a long game rather than burning through the whole pen.
Nico can't carry the team alone. Standford always gets such good baseball athletes.
I keep saying it, bring Prior in to be a pitching coach. Players and fans would love it.
Gonna finish up panther game my friend is obsessing over.
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Seems this blackout thing really just started. MLB games are very limited on any platform. There is a set schedule (on paid platforms) on games that will be aired.
I posted over in the Cardinals thread but should have posted here.
Cubs better win every game against St. Louis. St. Louis stats are crap this year. Cub better figure out a strategy going forward if they have a long game rather than burning through the whole pen.
Nico can't carry the team alone. Standford always gets such good baseball athletes.
I keep saying it, bring Prior in to be a pitching coach. Players and fans would love it.
Gonna finish up panther game my friend is obsessing over.
Going to OT!
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Going to OT!
SERIOUSLY! What a sport game day. (Live or lived in all these places. FL, Chicago, Toronto) Cubs still my fav
I went to ASU, Brother still out there. Looking like it's (Suns) gonna be a crazy game.
FL did well today though.
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Tragic Number is 1. 1 Marlin win or 1 Cub loss and the Cub will be watching the playoffs on TV like the Pale Hose.
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Wow. Ross is out and Counsell is the new Cub manager and not the new Met manager?
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Cubs making big boy moves. Sox making limp dick moves.
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As a Cardinals fan, I’m very impressed with the move made by the Cubs today. That’s definitely big-dick energy by a usually inept franchise…
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Wow. Ross is out and Counsell is the new Cub manager and not the new Met manager?
Wut. Really?
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Did not see that coming. Hopefully Craig Counsell Cubs doesn’t look like Lou Piniella Cubs.