Pre-arb Excellence: a Chicago Cubs podcast: Recent Episodes
Tim Huwe
Pre-arb excellence looks at the Chicago Cubs "bottoms-up" perspective. The minor leagues, the June draft, player development, and anything else that leads to pre-arbitration excellence. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-huwe/support
And status on Abbott and Deichmann
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Today, we find out, yet again, if competing is as important as wealth retention to Tom Ricketts.
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A suspension, and a potential call-up.
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Cristian Hernandez and 95 other names
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Patience and logic. Patience and logic.
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3 up and 3 down for the Cubs tonight.
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Saturday was a good day in the pipeline.
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It wasn't a Cubs injury, this time.
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Who should be the primary SS in South Bend? Why?
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The I-Cubs bullpen is representing as a strength. Brennen Davis is off-limits to a slow start.
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Terms with no accepted definition should largely be avoided.
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Sometimes, a "short answer" to a question misses the important point of why the question was asked in the first place.
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Despite quality efforts from Robel Garcia and Matt Swarmer
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Who should be considered first, and why?
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It's a bit logical, and a bit tactical
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Don't draft relievers in the first round. Don't turn starting pitchers to leverage relievers on a whim.
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Prospect assignments are due very soon
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Seiya Suzuki breaks out in a major way.
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Our preference of a player doesn't really matter.
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And why I care a little less than I used to.
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Which is more important? Showing snark, or learning?
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Is Tim opposed to trading any prospect? Of course not.
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13 hitters or 14 hitters on a 28 man team? It shouldn't matter.
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The Cubs get pounded, and make a logical trade.
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The Cubs needlessly DFAd Tommy Nance today.
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One player DFAd. One exempted from it, for now
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Ethan Roberts and Ben Leeper tossed today.
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Davis will be fine. As should be the bullpen.
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Amaya should follow David Bote to the 60 Day Injured list.
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Deichmann should not be DFAd until he gets 6 weeks as a starter in Des Moines
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With a hat tip to Brett Taylor.
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As cool as it is that the Cardinals don't get a free draft choice, articles referring to the baseball draft combine as a feature, not a drawback, are problematic.
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Cubs lose a pair of 7 inning scrimmage games on Thursday
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Could it be that teams will use the new rule to manipulate service time?
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The Cubs could be looking at an extra draft choice in 2023.
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Getting Suzuki helps the Cubs, and equally hurts the Padres. Which helps the Cubs.
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The outfield import costs only money, not draft picks or international spending space.
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Who is the Kevin Alcantara comp? Otherwise? Pass.
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Legislation may soon further change minor league baseball by increasing prospect pay. Will the Cubs still commit to the pipeline?
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All teams invite some non-roster invites to MLB camp. Don't fear treating them as real baseball players.
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Trades that don't make sense for both teams? They're unlikely to happen.
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Most of his 2020 struggles were understandable. If you understand how much better high-end college baseball is than high school baseball.
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The Cubs get to keep three "of interest" players.
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The draft will be in July. Punishments for signing qualifying free agents remain until both sides agree on the specifics of an international draft.
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I was only surprised that I didn't expect it.
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Coding Heuer and Drew Gray are already done for 2022
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Cubs owner Tom Ricketts wants to branch out.
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Two cases of misrepresenting the truth
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Cutting off increased spending, or eliminating the Rule 5 Draft
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Fangraphs has 2 Cubs in their top 100, and 3 in their next 14.
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Spring training _has_ started.
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Nothing of crucial importance. Yet
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People averaging an increase of nine figures a year in net worth want to take away more low-paying jobs.
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Before the MLB model is legitimate to me, two changes would have to happen.
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Or integrity? Why would it matter?
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And still be the first arm taken
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The push is on to stop paying prospects in spring training.
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We will hear three numbers on Saturday. And punishments teams will face for trying that hard.
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Rob Manfred's lottery idea wouldn't limit bad baseball. What would limit bad baseball isn't what Rob Manfred wants
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Not a tough question to answer honestly.
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And why an "all the benefits to the payers" angle isn't ideal, either.
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And I do a movie drop from the 1980s.
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. ..and why prospect lists now do little for me.
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How would baseball look if it followed the European football model?
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What I might be doing next weekend
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Why do you pay what you pat for Cubs tickets or Snickers bars? And how much does Jason Heyward determine that?
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What wishes are reasonable regarding prospects? Why those, as opposed to others? Are better asks available?
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Looking at the opening day college games of ranked teams.
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Assessing the 2022 MLB season in advance.
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After mentioning what sorts of layers the Cubs should sign, the Cubs sign a player.
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What decisions make sense next?
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What is support? Are you willingly supportive of others?
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Which sorts of players ought the Cubs to be prioritizing before the lockout ends? Or even after? And why them?
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6 more ICubs games, and the owners might not get everything they want.
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These are rare, but here's an Eric,Hosmer trade I'd like.
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One side seems interested in competition. Wanna guess which one?
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More lack of progress. Giants slip below the Cubs on Fangraphs. Coming up with a Top 7.
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Why craps and the baseball have little in common.
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So you have a hard time with people being considered property? So do I.
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The Cubs have expanded off-season prospect camp
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A capital T helps provide a basis for expecting return value from prospects.
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A bit of a tangent about helmet stickers, as well.
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Some trades are easier than others
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Projecting either accurately is tough.
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The Jose Quintana trade looks less one-sided now than it once did.
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Not all leagues are similarly organized financially.
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A dozen new players are Cubs, and Fangraphs ranks the Cubs system higher than the Yankees.
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Rewarding bad baseball encourages bad baseball. Which shouldn't be the goal.
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Through 7 teams in the Fangraphs survey, the Cubs have the best pipeline value.
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If one happens in the next 5 years, when on the calendar would it happen? Why would the month and day of the month matter?
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If you don't know the specifics, don't claim to.
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Nobody has much backing for 2022 production, or when he'll be a free agent.
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Plenty of reasons, including some USFL reflections.
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A bit of futbol. Managers and loans.
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To usefully assess player development, sorting data should be important.
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Neither will have any clear trade value until after the Collective Bargaining Agreement is signed.
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The Cubs pipeline is improved. The A's has taken a hit.
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Some ideas were bad, even when they made a little sense. Avoid buying into them.
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Assess your assessments. Respect the rivals.
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Who has an NRI, the headaches that might cause, and more Kiermaier fun.
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Not all trade rumor ideas make sense.
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Can the Cubs fit in a second or third Compound League team?
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Cubs sign Mark Leiter, Junior, who is likely among the two best SPs in the current pipeline.
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Looking at Kilian and Canario for Kris Bryant from a Giants perspective.
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A bit of a scattered podcast tonight. Music, hockey, and quality people.
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Along with another call to pick a college baseball squad
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49 players in the pipeline getting assessments.
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Eric Hosmer trade chatter, with a twist.
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Willson Contreras should not be the Cubs top DH on his days off. Or even close to it.
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A handful of trades broke after the Rule 5 announcement deadline. Here's a way to assess those players' values.
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As well as a starting pitcher for 2022, the Cubs can now look to 2021 Draft choices as potential additions.
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Texas A&M played a game against Rangers affiliates, and the Cubs are going to hire the Rays' minor league hitting coordinator.
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Where would you put "the best pitching coach", and why there? Why am I asking now?
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Yeah, this annoys me. And it seems a promoted mindset.
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In October and November, think October and November thoughts.
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One-trick ponies often have limited results. Do more than one thing well
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Mesa lost. Velazquez had three of the four hits
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Trades are about making a team/organization better. They're not a game show.
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Some reasons for making decisions are strange. Others are laughably silly. Some are both. Some are even cryptic.
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Walking you through how I walk through the minefiekd of baseball ideas.
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Four candidates are being discussed for the Cubs' GM role
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Wanting to trade Jason Heyward is a popular flash. And it is useless to wish on.
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Pay for some of the contract, and take a prospect in exchange.
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Five of the seven Cubs on the Solar Sox are Rule 5 Draft-eligible in December, unless added to the roster by November 19th.
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Were the Cubs really supposed to be a dynasty? Why or why not? Could anything upgrade the odds in the future?
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Why are some people so salty about Frank Schwindel?
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Have you ever traded a share of stock.
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Why are so many Cubs fans pot-committed to a free agent role player?
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When I make mistakes, I try to own them.
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Assessing decisions on if they make sense, not if the Cubs made the decision.
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2 mock drafts, and hints on faux trades.
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Will Bote have a 40 man roster spot this winter?
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I have my preliminary twelve players figured for the Cubs 7th selection in the first round.
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Late round draft pick getting a cup of coffee.
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Why do some players accept an extension, while others don't?
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If you're writing something baseball-trade related? Finish it. Do the extra homework.
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Using the off-season to get better.
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With one win in three, it's time to look.
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Wednesday in the Cubs pipeline.
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Brennen Davis busy hitting laser. Cory Abbott making the 40 man roster difficult.
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The Cubs should sponsor a college tourney at the Mesa complex in February.
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Why hasn't Dakota Mekkes been called up this season? Why isn't he being called up now?
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The Cubs are starting Instructional Ball this week. What that means.
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The 35 prospect is the player that's among the best of the players that aren't valued 35-plus or better. I have 14 35s in the Cubs system.
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Alfonso Rivas is injured for the rest of the season. The Twins tie-breaker. Why Dillon Maples is in Iowa.
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I'm only sending three pitchers. If I get three names right, I'm stunned.
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The Cubs ought to interview Kyle Body.
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Linking the church of baseball and an old rookie.
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Who should go to the Solar Sox is a troublesome question this cycle.
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Starting pitching. Homers. Interesting nuggets. It was a really hice Thursday in the pipeline.
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Brendon Little, Cory Abbott, and Tyler Schlaffer.
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As of information available on September 15th, Adrian Sampson belongs on the Cubs 40 man roster this off-season. Subject to change.
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Brennen Davis seems like he's going to bring back the Kris Bryant 7>6 arguments.
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Heyward on the Concussion List. Hermosillo to the 60 Day.
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Three Compound League games to discuss.
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Describing the silly universe that affiliated baseball abides in.
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Someone is moving up to Iowa, and three Myrtle Beach pitchers were fantastic. South Bend had a fantastic ninth inning.
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Saturday in the Cubs pipeline.
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New players mean more new information
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Even if Trevor Megill might be bad next year, which might not be true, DFAing him is a bad idea.
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The Cubs might be an off-season target for the Mets in trade.
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An unheralded 17-year old had a big game in the DSL today.
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I didn't consider myself a Brendon Little fan. New information came in. Assess the new information, which was conflicting? Or ignore it?
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The James Madison Dukes RF might be the first Cubs choice in the 2022 Draft.
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One is a contender. One is not.
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A third baseman from Florida Atlantic, Murray has been better recently at the AZCL level.
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Two LIDOM draft selections, and a February question being asked in September.
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While putting the cart before the horse isn't wise, it's popular.
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The three night offerings in the Cubs pipeline were all worthwhile.
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Martini returns, and the I-Cubs play early.
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Not a great night win-wise, but process.
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News pre-first pitch on Saturday
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No wins, but steps along the way.
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Assessing trades, and assessing which player to call up are similar.
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The ABL is a reasonable level for A-Level talent. Here are some (in my opinion) Cubs options for this winter.
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A bit of a focus on Arizona over the DSL
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Two or three Iowa starters are, or might be, battling for rotation spots the next four weeks or so.
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Developing players help rebuilding team beat playoff contender
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Three possibilities are evident. Which works for you?
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Promotions are good. Especially if they lead to a second AZCL squad in 2022.
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A look back, about two months in
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Happ, Espinoza, Little, and Swarmer. With a side mention of cognitive dissonance.
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What do we know now, we dodn't then?
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With the new CBA may come new punishments and punishment levels.
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The A's Cubs game in Mesa was declared a forfeit. That is strange. Herz carved in South Bend.
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Most AFL names are prospects. Though not all, are.
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2 situations were emblematic of the Cubs pipeline tonight.
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David Ross shouldn'tbget Friday's manager win.
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Two Cubs prospects that have struggled did well on Friday morning.
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Don't tell me what happened last week and expect a cookie. Or respect. Tell me what will happen the next few weeks, or indicate you're contemplating it
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Thankfully, Carraway isn't on the 40 man roster.
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A highly ranked arm, Gore has struggled in 2021. He will be Rule 5 Draft-eligible this season, if not protected by the Padres on the 40 man roster.
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Pedro Ramirez 3/5 RBI, triple, leaves game after HBP.
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With nods to a few MLB players, as well.
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The Cubs home-grown outfielders for decades have been abysmal.
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To everything, there is a season. Assess on-hand players before going in-depth on free agents.
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Some players had good night, and quite a few people have absurdly bad ideas.
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The top two were claimed on waivers. The other two did well.
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People going with "what would benefit my team" over "what would be logical" still.
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And how the Cubs can take advantage of financial misfires.
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Don't. Just don't. If you do, bad things happen.
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Myrtle Beach lead 4-1. From there, not so much.
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What differences would a guarantee of labor unrest have on the Cubs' off-season finances?
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Despite costing league minimum the rest of the season, Gregory Polanco would make no sense for the Cubs in 2021.
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Two Cubs would make "traded for a draft pick" pieces.
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Really nice night, keyed by some good hitting, timely pitching, and quality from guys on my tentative Rule 5 protect list.
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Alfonso Rivas and Scott Effross replace the DFAd Ryan Meisinger and Jake Jewell
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What might the Cubs do in December?
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The Cubs seem to have met every goal with all of their trades. The ChiSox goal was October. Not August.
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Most nights offer you a choice. How I usually decide?
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The Cubs 2021 home run leader was an older prospect. Which specifically prevented him from doing what?
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How another team develops a SP hints how the Cubs should.
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14 names are atop my list of Rule 5 protection decisions.
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I turned on a YouTube game from 1970 on audio. It took almost two batters in before I was reminded how much things have changed.
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Here is a look at who will be Rule 5 Draft eligible in December, if not protected.
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So much good innthe pipeline today. Mostly in South Bend, Myrtle Beach, and the DSL.
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Usually, I talk about the upside of calling up players. Here is the case for other calling up Dakota Mekkes.
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Not good news, but it is news.
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Two projected Cubs international signings
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What makes a middle-round catcher an intriguing get?
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Canario, Velazquez, Made, Riley Martin
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Sometimes, I get things wrong.
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If he's off to Des Moines, who might be heading to Tennessee (or South Bend).
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Not much added here, but this is a step (or two) that need examining.
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Mesa wins, and a recent high school student is doing well for them.
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Aliendo, Strumpf, Dawel, Ed Howard, and definitely Chase Strumpf
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A Myrtle Beach pitcher will soon make his fill-season debut.
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Schwarber to Happ is not apples to apples when discussing arbitration.
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A few Cubs prospects are getting late-season promotions.
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Assigning the current players on the 40 man roster is the first step.
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A ballyhooed prospect, he struggled.
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When will that hitter return from his injury?
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I have an article up on Bleed Cubbie Blue, and asked Kevin Goldstein a question.
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With the Kris Bryant trade, the Cubs moved Alexander Canario to Advanced-A. And Nelson Velazquez to Double-A.
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When pitchers aren't pitching, it's tough to add information on them.
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Signed as an afterthought, Kobos has been fantastic.
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When you shred in your hometown, that's cool
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When experts in a field open up the floor for questions, ask a question.
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Some misses and some hits. A Friday in the Cubs pipeline
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A promotion, a graduation, and a signing
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Assessing players at the bottom of totems is a part of the last two months of the season.
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Slightly less depressing than the last one.
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Brennen Davis, Greg Deichman, Joe Nahas, Tyler Schlaffer, and Riley Martin shine
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Tampa Bay has DFAd another player I want the Cubs to add.
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If talking about a player promotion (think Owen Caissie), walk the entire string of moves through, and assess them all.
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Were you stunned? You shouldn't have been
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And why is he starting for the Cubs?
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A look at Tuesday in the pipeline.
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Heroes abound. Brought to you by the letter H.
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The Cubs have a new hitter on the roster.
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With an eye on a possible Kevin Padlo addition.
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The Rays DFAd the power guy on Tuesday. The Cubs should be all over the Fangraphs 40 rated prospect
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Really, there are worse results than long losing streaks.
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2 scouting outlooks, and another league award winner.
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A POTW, and a cash grab from the Padres.
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The Reds have a new SS, the Padres a new SP, and might the Cubs claim a White Sox reliever on waivers?
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Why The Dive For Five matters.
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All 4 games with lessons. 3 wins and a loss.
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21 straight games on base? It gets him his own podcast episode.
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A roster move and a retirement.
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Yes, trades can still be made. If neither player has been in MLB or on the 40 man roster.
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Only one full-season hitter had two hits. Only one full-season team won.
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Mesa and Iowa win. Step-by-step development continues.
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Split against red jersey teams.
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Hoyer's horrible strategy now will serve as a roadmap soon.
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How do this season and the bonkers peak of the Cubs prior prospect run compare?
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The Cubs will soon begin to contemplate players for the Arizona Solar Sox roster.
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Matt Manning has had a normal rookie season for a ranked prospect. And what that means.
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In the bottom feeders standings, this is a bit important.
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A 1.256 OPS usually merits a promotion.
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A recent Cubs pitcher struggled on Thursday, and South Bend tossed a no-hitter.
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Not the entire The Plan, but some of it.
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Canario homers. Spence drives in two. Tennessee scores ten early. Iowa plays a four hour game.
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Your justified in being upset by the late July trades. Here's why baseball executives gut franchises.
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Liam Spence has his full-season debut tonight, skipping over Myrtle Beach, entirely.
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Is there a way to put numbers on the Cubs possibilities to get early draft choices next cycle? I'm trying to.
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No major surprises, but the quality is getting really deep.
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Canario, Davis, and Alcantara all get positive mentions. That, and a late rally.
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Some debuts. A first homer in the Cubs pipeline. And some struggling pitching.
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I've had enough of the criticism.of the Eloy Jimenez trade.
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Rob Manfred makes money. For Tom Ricketts. And Tom Ricketts likes that agreement.
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Who serves as a good person to trust regarding projecting the Cubscrebuild? And why them?
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Two teams at the top lost, and the lower level sides won. The intrigue is in the details.
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He heard he was traded from a fan.
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Two fantastic performances deserved their own podcast episode.
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Despite a horrible outing in Des Moines, not a bad day.
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Scott Kobos is better than his league. Christian Hernandez homers
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Brennen Davis cooks in a teinbill against the Biscuits
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Greg Deichmann hitting fifth today.
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Who will be off the Cubs 26 man roster in 14 hours?
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Greg Deichmann was scratched from the Iowa lineup. Is that a precursor to a bigger move?
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Some assessments matter more than others the next two months.
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The Cubs Red squad has a new player, and he's batting second today.
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Are managers as important as some make them out to be? Or, are teams lagely determined by on-field talent?
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Justin Steele, Anderson Espinoza, and Caleb Kilian
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The Dodgers are zapping by spending when other teams won't.
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A few considerations for the Cubs as the 2021 season trudges on
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15 names the Cubs might be interested in next draft cycle.
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Two sides can stop draft bonus absurdities. Neither will.
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Just when I want a snappy night of baseball.
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All three have a single and an extra base hit. So does Ismael Mena.
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5 3 4 3 17 year old in the DSL
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What is used to determine Future Value?
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The Cubs second-youngest prospect is doing things.
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He should get called up this month. Because, why not?
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It's going to be different than competing, but still important decisions will need to be made.
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One player has had his numbers blow up recently.
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4 close games, all with fun takeaways.
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What happened Sunday is part and parcel of the rest of the season.
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When can Nick Castellanos opt out?
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Eventually, more information shows up. When that happens, be open to assessing your premises.
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A good source is now virtually unusable.
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Cubs defeat the A's in Mesa, because Saturday.
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In adding talent, the Cubs have potentially limited future options. Potentially.
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This week has been terrible. For the best of reasons.
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Looking like no full-season wins tonight. But, firework.
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Kilian, a pitcher, is ineligible for this winter's R5D.
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Things deliberately kept vague.
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A 45 and a 50 out of the Yankees system. Holy moly.
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Jordan Nwogu has a night. Rowan Wick struggles.
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A look at a rumor name, and the Cubs pipeline for a Tuesday.
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What is a terrible show you watched too many episodes of? And roster moves.
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Details are flowing in on the Chafin trade return.
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The Pirates and Yankees made a puzzling trade today.
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If adding prospects is the goal ...
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If I've never heard of him, he must be worthless.
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The MLB Draft is one of the best points to upgrade a pipeline talent infusion. To do that, some players can sometimes get very small signing bonuses.
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My second favorite pro team is the Geelong Cats. Are there lessons that Cubs fans can take from a team with a decade-and-a-half running of, largely, non-stop success?
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Iowa and Tennessee win. South Bend and Myrtle Beach have useful losses.
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Only one win, but a few things to learn from.
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From the Mets, he was better than expected as an emergency fill-in.
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And how the Cubs can get a return for him.
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A player being 17th in a system means little. A player being a 40 plus or a 45 is much more useful.
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2 wins and 2 losses on a Thursday night.
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The Cubs add a reliever for an infielder, and put the activation of Matt Duffy on hold for a day.
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Three early games. Three early losses. However, data to sort
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David Ross said Kris Bryant might be used off the bench on Wednesday. After the game, Ross admitted that wasn't happening. Was being deceptive beneficial or wise?
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What do a disgruntled minor league player and the current Cubs have in common?
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The Cubs have a roster move or two to make tomorrow. What will they be?
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The Cubs are 17th, but they're not the only 17 of interest.
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2 trades, none involving the Cubs. South Bend at Wisconsin info.
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What do newspaper circular coupons have to do with July baseball?
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The Cubs come back in the ninth. KB leaves with "heavy legs". 5 of 7 affiliates win.
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Minor trade idea that would seemingly benefit both sides.
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Even though I said 3/3. Also, the Mets might want to make some trades.
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He has hit for power in Triple-A. Less so in MLB.
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Former Iowa Hawkeyes Southpaw lefty Nick Allgeyer was DFAd by Toronto. How would you determine if you're interested in hin?
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Also, and Rule 5 guy clears waivers
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The only affiliate that didn't win lost to a Cubs affiliate
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The DSL teams opposed each other today. Also, two names to mind for the future.
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Cubs Red and Cubs Blue play today in Boca Chica, Francisco Lindor is injured, and draft pick signings.
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A win and a loss in the DSL. The Cubs should acquire Will Vest from Seattle. Two Cubs draft picks sign.
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The Cubs can sign 12 players to futures contracts. Which players might.make sense, and why?
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I have a term I use. It gets either misunderstood or misrepresented.
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All 7 affiliates won today. The 5 most senior ones had fantastic pitching, with three shutouts included.
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Ball is a 6-6 first baseman that was a 24th Round Draft Pick in 2019.
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Both DSL teams win, and the Cubs play the White Sox tonight.
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What sort of swap might make sense?
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13th Rounder Erian Rodriguez signs for the $125,000 default. Trading Dillon Maples makes little sense.
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A split, an outfielder done for the season, and Dear John Letters
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Whether the pipeline is successful or not, learning opportunities are there for the taking.
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Cubs add seven preps in ten players. Curious.
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6 Riley Martin 7 Parker Chavers 8 Casey Opitz 9 Chase Watkins 10 Peter Matt
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I like this pick as much as the Franklin pick.
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How many ways do I love this pick? Let me count the ways.
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Drew Gray, a lefty pitcher from IMG Academy in Florida.
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Virginia prep 3b James Triantos
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Justin Steele jumpstarted a busy minor-league day with 3 2/3 no-hit frames.
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The Cubs have selected Wicks, a crafty lefty with a good change and good command, in the first round.
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What to read into, and out of, trade rumors and trade history.
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It's not a great time to be following the Cubs pipeline.
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Roster moves because lost by ten.
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The makers of the cartoon series The Flintstones misread the future of computers, as many misread the job of hitting coach.
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Robinson Chirinos in. TAYLOR Gushue out. Michael Hermosillo, Ben Leeper, and Christopher Morel are doing well.
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Owners prioritize wealth retention over wins. Toss in health uncertainties, and the willingness to spend might decrease
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The last few seasons, July saw the Cubs trade prospects for veterans. This year, it might be the other way.
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All four full-season teams won, and the pipeline is looking up.
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The Cubs have named their Alternat Training Site squad. Brailyn Marquez and others aren't there. Who's in, and why are the others out?
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James Norwood is DFAd to make room for the newly added Tony Wolters, and I'm on Team 5 and 100 for Anthony Rizzo.
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It sounds like owners might want to eliminate short season games entirely. And writers are going to avoid telling us about it until it's too late.
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What might happen isn't necessarily what will happen.
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A ST win, and roster activity.
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Christopher Morel and Brennen Davis play late
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Zack Bryant, a reliever, goes to Boston in the Josh Osich trade as a PTBNL.
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As the exhibition season revs, the Cubs make some roster adds.
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College games, oh how I missed them.
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The Cubs lose an outfielder, and a Mariners official says the quet part out loud.
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One player clears waivers as another prepares to get waived.
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Nail the draft and player development, and everything else should work out. Botch the draft, and it doesn't matter.
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Or, in the latter half of camp, play all nine.
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Which begs projections and extension talks
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Alcantara DFAd. Alzolay has a fourth option season.
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Sometimes, decisions make less sense after the fact.
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Two players signed. One signing is official. One roster spot created.
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Arrieta signs, and the Reds do something different
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Cubs add an outfielder of the day before 75 player lists are to be submitted.
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If you follow mock drafts, Mason Albright will be on your list.
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Best of luck in Flushing Meadows.
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The Diamondbacks DFAd Taylor Guilbeau overnight. The Cubs should pounce.
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Getting DFAd is now getting Schrockd
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While I watch college baseball, the Cubs add a player.
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Cubs sign a lefty reliever. When info is meaningless. Who's on DFA watch?
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A glance at the five players bound to the Rockies.
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Quite by accident, I coin a phrase regarding my stance on Cubs success in 2021.
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The Cubs are spending more, and have hired a scout.
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...signing with the Cubs was announced.
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What's amusing is dissecting a trade in finality that hasn't had the players announced yet.
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Ballesteros, Kohl Stewart, option seasons, strike talk
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Cubs add an outfielder, and the media gets it wrong, again.
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Perhaps the Cubs prefer younger pitchers with cost control to veterans.
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Not all college games will be rewarding, but a few minutes of prep work increases the value when they are useful.
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The third-leading HBP recipient in Cubs history has had injury troubles the last few seasons. Which complicates things.
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I have three names to know, which is the goal.
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....... and gotten a prospect for their efforts?
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The Red Sox bailed out the Yankees today.
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3 of the 24 committed or signed players from the current IFA class have a chance to jump two levels.
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What does Baez do that other Cubs stars don't?
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If there's trade chatter, who might make sense.
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The Cubs bypassed two players on waivers this week that a better team (Atlanta) wanted. What is the goal?
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....on how to make more MLB teams more competitive every season.
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What sort of Cubs trades do you want if payroll is going down either way?
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The big winner here may be PJ Higgins.
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A mock gives the Cubs the same as in the last mock, and a prep is bringing it.
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Marquez (63), Davis (78), Howard (88), and Amaya (89) with some music chat, as well.
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Whose opinion would you value on that question, and why?
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MiLB squads can apparently add another coach.
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What Washington prospects make sense in a trade with the Cubs?
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The former Dodgers outfielder was DFAd by Philadelphia.
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Drafted before Mike Trout, Miller has struggled to stay healthy recently
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Mason McRae gives us some reading material.
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Ballesteros, Carlos Ramos, and Carlos Cabrera are the Cubs Venezuelan early signings
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Who have the Cubs signed internationally so far? It depends on what the definition of 'signed' is.
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With Oferman Hernandez signed, that makes three signings today, with two being named Hernandez.
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Cubs sign Curacao outfielder Rain Coran
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In an anticipated signing, the Cubs add Hernandez for $3 million.
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Here's a bit on a pair of podcasts on Cubs pitching prospect Joe Nahas.
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Which ones? Which one gets dismissed as unworthy?
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The Cubs and Marlins don't match well in a Willson Contreras swap.
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Are owners hypocrites if the minor league teams were whacked for any ther reason the 'expenses' and 'field conditions? Perhaps.
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If Bryant or other goes to Toronto, who might make sense in return?
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Signing bonuses and draft round are factors in assessing how much a player was valued on his signing. What else does that mushroom into?
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If KB goes to Flushing Meadows, what sort of return makes sense, and why?
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A mishmash episode that talks about rumor-credibility, planning, and a cause of pitch counts.
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I discuss a faux trade idea with the Mariners, in light of the current trade landscape. Will I endorse it or not?
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Does today's Mets/Cleveland trade signal a few more Cubs trades?
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What might be a potential return?
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I loathe the gutting of minor league baseball. With the changes that I don't like come a better opportunity to assess pipelines one through thirty.
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Why do hurlers so often return from Japan or Korea so improved?
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How will MiLB differ in 2021 and beyond from 2019 and before?
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A switch-hitting outfielder that can CF or RF makes sense for a cost-conscioua team with four vacancies on the 40 man roster.
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How does a switch-hitting SS/3B that has Brennen Davis upside move the needle for you?
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A RF/CF with speed to stick in center, Mena has enthused the two people I respect that have seen him play.
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The Padres second rounder in 2020 is now a Cubs prospect. And apparently a good dude.
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Glove-first shortstop that hit well in his intro to MiLB in the USA in 2019.
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Will the Yu Darvish return serve as a hint what the Cubs seek in trade this winter? What role will Davies serve in 2021?
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In February of 1968, Walter Cronkite spoke out against the Vietnam War on the national news. Overnight, Cubs fans who grasp prospect value, ridiculed the Yu Darvish trade.
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In a Festivus Miracle, the Cubs signed Dermody today.
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The Cubs added Samford University outfielder Phil Ervin on waivers today. Non-terrible defensive OF that might hit, and won't be a free agent until 2025.
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The Cubs aim to keep their 4 top affiliates, and some Rule 5 Draft prep work.
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The Cubs weren't the only team cutting loose talent today.
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When an executive gets a five year deal, which years are the most important for getting an extension?
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When I talk about what sort of trade return makes sense, the goal is proximity. Here is a realistic trade return, if Bryant goes to the Nationals or anywhere. He's a rental.
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The Cubs added three players to their 40 man roster on Friday, and haven't added anyone since.
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The Cubs add Abiatal Avelino to the Teiple-A Iowa roster in advance of the deadline.
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The Cubs have recently signed six minor league free agents. Which 2012-2014 trades should they try to mimic?
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Saddle it up, Jed Hoyer. A few things need upgrades.
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What, specifically,, is the other team looking for if trading a key piece? If you aren't properly answering that, your faux trade premise is likely flawed.
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This would be accepted by Cleveland in 45 seconds.
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A hodge-podge episode talking about an executive, a catcher, and a completed trade.
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Is Tom Ricketts willing to toss cash in to increase trade return? How important is "my awareness" in a trade acquisition?
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Jeff Luhnow is suing the Houston Astros to get his money back. I wonder if Rob Manfred can get placed on the witness stand.
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Baseball, and other sports, have a pacing problem. Sometimes this gets tossed in the "launch angle" basket.
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While the Sox knew about TLR's second DUI citing before his hire, the Cubs mock draft names are getting more consistent.
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The Overton window isn't typically used in discussing baseball, but it can be useful.
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Which teams are prioritizing the present over the future?
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Why do teams choose college pitching coaches to spots of importance in pro organizations?
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The Cubs PTBNL for Andrew Chafin is named.
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Do you like velocity from a reliever, paired with a useful slider? Consider following the Buckeyes from Columbus.
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I enjoy rumors of trades regarding NL Central teams (other than the Cubs) wanting to trade for one season of Francisco Lindor.
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When someone is disrespectful from a baseball perspective, turnabout is strongly recommended.
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Listening to non-Cubs announcers can be enlightening. If enlightenment is your goal.
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Assessing which team is seeking what is the first step in fake trades.
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Chase Strumpf homered in a fake game, and six potential free agents decided to hang around for another season in the pipeline.
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An executive promotion this off-season will go quite a distance to representing long-term success or failure.
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The players might as well accept.
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While the Cubs lost a few Instruct games to COVID, it sounds due to the opposition. After successfully navigating the 2020 season with no positives, or benefits from that, what's next?
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:Cost controlled and with multiple option seasons remaining" seems to be more important than "experienced and reliable".
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Despite an instructs loss, good things happened.
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Cubs claim a Cardinals infielder on waivers.
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Was the La Russa hire based on baseball improvement reasons? Or was something more devious taking over?
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MLB sides have upcoming deadlines for decisions, from bonuses accepted or declined, or people added to the 40 man roster or not.
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Should the Cubs pursue the former Cardinals second baseman? Or, should they await to see if his presence on his availability until January?
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The primary for the Wolverines, does he make sense for the Cubs? And when?
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Some Cubs stuff, tied in with other news across MLB
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Would a Yu Darvish 1-for-1 trade proposal make sense? In any instance?
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A big-splash signing from Cuba, Martinez hasn't advanced well in the pipeline. He's crushing the Mexican Winter League. Is that enough for a roster spot?
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A Cubs prospect since 2015, he's a reasonably logical 40 man roster addition in November.
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An ex-Cub won a World Series ring tonight. Are there lessons to be learned from Floro's time with the Cubs?
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Jerrick Suiter earned a save in Instructional Ball today. How did he end up with the Cubs? It's a much more forward-looking tale than ripping on a MLB manager for bullpen usage.
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Also, Ethan Hearn and Kevin Made.
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It's tough to impress without any games.
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Convincing Cubs fans to be on Cubs Team 2023, or trading talent based on 2021 hinge on the same question.
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A Cubs draft pick out of high school, he's the top Illini catcher.
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A bit of a nomenclatural deeper dive.
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Coaching, like music, is very personal.
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4 players have been added to the Cubs instructs roster.
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The SS by way of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela is representing in Instructs
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Kevin Made and Jordan Nwogu show up on both highlights boards.
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When a team makes a mistake, the GM often gets the blame. When a fan makes the same mistake repeatedly, should they learn from it?
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Whether Theo Epstein thought the core would be good enough to "repeat" or "form a dynasty", you were if you thought it would work.
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For a uninym and a hyphenated name.
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Lefty hitting college guy with a fun story.
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This trade idea was fun for a reasonably obscure reason.
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A bit of a mystery, Altuve still rates Cubs Team 2023.
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Would 3 or 4 years of Jack Flaherty be better than 1 or 2 of Willson Contreras?
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It took Jensen awhile to thrive at the Mountain West Conference level. Not all hard-throwers do. He did.
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Tom Ricketts starts an aggressive rebrand as a corporate raider.
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Aside from cut-rate superstars, what are teams really looking for in trades?
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A hard-throwing recently-drafted reliever from Louisville that's hit 100 in game action. That gets him on Team 2023.
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A beginning of looks at players who might still be pre-arbitration after the potential lockout.
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Which teams develop talent the best? How would one hypothesize an experiment?
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What makes a good hitting coach? Are they immune from criticism?
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From a baseball perspective, there aren't many more important.
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The Cubs tie the Giants 7-7, per Arizona Phil.
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Offense-first catcher. Does he remain there.
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Good baseball program bringing a leverage reliever to the weekend rotation. Seems worth assessing when he might go, once the spring arrives.
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Free agency is a two-way street.
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Ronnier Quintero and Kevin Made are back in Boca Chica. Brayan Altuve? Not so much.
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Which of the 11 new guys are your top picks for future success? I'm going with Sandy and Torres.
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Sometimes, bunts help teams win.
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My update on what the heck I think is going on out there.
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A tweet turns to a full podcast.
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Don't take the bait. Direct discussion topics in the fashion of the three valid questions for all owners this off-season.
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If waiver wire homework is your thing, here is a player from last off-season.
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Started as a way to spread innings among pitchers, the opener has become a Rosetta Stone for the Rays developing talent.
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A reliever/midweek guy before, Fitts's velo is ticking up. Auburn is a good follow
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The Cubs aren'tbthe only team swinging at bad pitches.
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Fixing the bullpen isn't accomplished by randomly adding one or two veterans.
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Why would the Royals want Kyle Schwarber?
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The Demon Deacons benefited from a 2020 draft as much as anyone, and would be a fun 2021 follow.
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His punch out numbers are as sickening as his slider
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Not only a game, but a non-loss.
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He's a traditional lead-off man in center field. Does that work for you?
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If the willingness of owners to spend is up in the air, why is anything more clear than mud?
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Drafted from a junior college, Little's adjustment to pro ball has been rocky.
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A bit reminiscent of another J Baez you might be familiar with. Vandy commit.
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While McLain is unlikely to slip to anywhere near the Cubs at 1.21, following UCLA Bruins baseball would be a useful venture for a west-coast baseball fan. If your squad is drafting 6-11, follow McLain
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It's coming to Boca Chica next week.
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Being respectful of people with opposing views is a key part of being persuasive.
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The Tennessee Volunteers would be a solid college follow. Max Ferguson is their top draft prospect. Check out Baseball America's interview with HC Tony Vitello.
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Yes, I went a bit crazy over the name Miller School Of Albemarle.
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The series concludes with two recent draft choices, including the Cubs most recent draft choice.
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Following Eric Cerantola is advisable. Following Mississippi State's baseball team is advisable. Yes, I expect you to homework.
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Not all discussions on Twitter are frustrating.
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I start with how to pronounce Hajjar.
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Did they have the depth to replicate? Were they vulnerable to start with?
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How many relievers are needed, now?
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He's a bat-first catcher, but the bat is somewhere between legit and lethal.
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A Fueled By Sports mock draft assigns a Smyrna, Georgia shortstop to the Cubs.
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Would the Cubs be interested in a pitcher out of the SEC that can 98?
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A college pitcher from California, and a college infielder from upstate Pennsylvania.
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I've heard one time too many "the Cubs should trade Kyle Schwarber".
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A power guy who should be useful in left. How well will he reach base?
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A brief look at a likely very early draft selection in July. He's good.
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Rafael Morel is Christopher's brother, and is off to a quicker pro start. Americaan reached full-season ball in 2019.
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Third baseman. Mashes. Might not stick at third. Mashes. Could be a LF/RF guy that's bat first. Mashes. Won't last until 21. Mashes.
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An outfielder that should be able to hack RF, and might even CF, and has power. He night be worth a look at 21.
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This not only assesses two prospects, but an international signing class.
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Should the Cubs consider trading a potential future piece for a middle leverage reliever with 3 years of team control?
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Can lesson jump sports genres? Can fans learn baseball lessons from Jimmy Butler?
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One Duke 2-way player, and a prep that walked away from a Mississippi State commitment.
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What will ownership allow Theo Epstein to spend in payroll? Does that include the $11 million in buyouts? By the way, which teams are offering quality for the Cubs players with lapsing contracts?
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Two players from colleges worth committing an off-season of familiarization to their baseball programs.
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With new data reports come new opportunities to differently assess said data reports.
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In what round should the Cubs have drafted Mike Brousseau? Would it have mattered?
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Do you support the DH in the NL in 2021 and beyond? Why or why not? Here's to the weakest reason to (support/not support) the DH in the NL.
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One went to a junior college in Maryland. The other is from Northern Venezuela.
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One prospect from Colombia, and one from Alton, Illinois.
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There's a better way to be successful than trading one of your two pitchers that are "post-season starter" good.
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And a bit of Grand Prize Game and Tom Brady forgetfulness talk.
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A bit of a primer on where as stand as the 2020/2021 off-season commences.
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I hope Commissioners are monitoring how the NFL treats breaches of specified protocols.
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One is from Venezuela by way of the Dominican. One is from Coastal Carolina
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What are the posting rules? Should the Cubs be interested? What about the Biblical losses?
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This also mentions the minor league Rule 5 Draft.
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Not all free agents will receive qualifying offers. Not all will lead to extra draft choices. Here is a requested podcast episode.
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No, really!!! What changes are the Cubs going to make? Even the ticket prices will be about the same.
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Brennen Davis, Brailyn Marquez, and others noted by Jim Callis
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The international signing period concludes soon, to re-open in January.
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My wishes on Jon Lester for 2021 were crystallized overnight.
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A mock drafts a lefty hotting right fielder from Florida State.
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I checked out a team from the last 40 years to see who their 4 best hitters were every year for a decade.
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What do I mean "rushing players", and how do Kris Bryant, Corey Patterson, and recent early White Sox pitchers play into the discussion?
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A look at two Cubs drat choices, one from 2017 and one from 2020.
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On entirely different sides of the June selection process, Bailey Reid and Ed Howard finally get to face opposition this month.
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Two pitchers, one of which has pitched in MLB spring training games. The other hasn't had a stateside game with a box score.
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Venezuelan catcher with a possible future. Mexican arm that falls in the lottery ticket range.
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2 power high school programs, and Gerber baby food?
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Learn a bit about Cartegena. Learn another college team to consider paying attention to.
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Baseball has a problem other than a wage disagreement. Fans amongst the same team's rooters can be disagreeable, as well.
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One is a middle infielder. One pitched in college before and after the Cubs drafted him.
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Two pitchers. One undrafted in the 2020 draft. One sought after in July of 2018.
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Why the list of Instructs participants might not be complete. Also a look at the DR.
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One is a second-round pick. One has never played a game off of the compound league level.
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A look at two more Instructionsl League prospects, and a bit on why I've cooled on Theo Epstein.
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A Cuban outfielder and a Colombian pitcher get the treatment today.
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You ought to listen to this to learn Pablo Aliendo's home town.
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22 pitchers. 25 hitters. 4 of the 2020 draft selections.
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Former MLB pitcher and Cubs Double-A pitching coach is wanted in connection with a murder.
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Should the Cubs tender a contract to Jose Martinez? Do you buy his time with the Cubs? Or his "the rest of his career"?
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If Theo wants to leave, trade him, and let Hoyer leave, as well. Shop Tampa.
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Is a handoff to Hoyer inevitable? Are other options available?
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With Jeremy Jeffress going free agent, again, who is the second most trusted reliever, after Craig Kimbrel?
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Yes to Contreras and Underwood. Almora is a bit tougher.
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Yeah, the Cubs should tender a contract to Victor Caratini.
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Baez and Kimbrel should be retained for 2021.
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Yes, the Cubs ought to offer contracts to all three in 2021.
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Yes. The Cubs should offer Bryant a 2021 contract.
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Should the Cubs tender or non-tender Alec Mills and Nico Hoerner?
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MLB in 2021 and 2022 might be as turbulent as in 2020. While the Cubs may be as good as anyone in the division in either year, I'm setting my sights on 2023. By then, the depth may be valid.
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The season is over, which means it's time for post-season content. After a nap.
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When did the White Sox screw up regarding Garrett Crochet?
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Was it managing skill? Or pitching depth?
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Will the names you know get traded away this off-season?
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A pair of injuries, a rain delay, and s 13 inning gamem
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Not enough offensive depth. Not enough pitching depth.
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Third catcher added; spare relever goes away
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An ex-Cubs prospect, a key to his success, and an outing when Sandy Alcantara pitched with Pat Hoberg behind the plate.
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3 of 4 road teams win. The Cubs series umpiring crew is named.
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One is declared a free-agent. Not Marquez.
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Winning quickly can be useful.
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Hendricks versus Alcantara, with Marte playing.
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Some vintage. Many current. A few in-between.
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Involves an ownership group the Cubs play this week.
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Also, why articles and headlines might not align
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Two Marlins have Sunday incurred injury concerns
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The Cubs look to be drafting in the 21 spot. Which helps to determine which specific players make sense early.
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Who leads the team in post-season pitching stats?
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When assessing if the Cubs should or shouldn't acquire a player, don't base it on your preconceived notions. Nor should ignorance be a guide.
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It was shaky. Were there lessons to be learned?
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Would the Cubs top executive be available for trade?
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Don't be fooled by small sample sizes
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The Cubs get the Marlins, starting on Wednesday night.
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Should the Cubs consider Jeff Samardzija for 2021?
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A reason to tune in for a split-squad line-up afternoon.
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It isn't why you think. Go Brewers and Yankees.
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Which is the bigger problem? Intent? Or pitching dangerously?
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Jimmy Cordero (three games) and Ricky Renteria (one game) have been suspended. Will White Sox pitchers toss inside today?
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I really doubt St. Louis wants to play a double-header on Monday, the day before games start to matter.
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tomorrow's starting pitcher. Contreras homers twice. Baez doubles hitting left-handed.
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Patrick Wisdom is on the 28 man roster.
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Movable object meets stoppable force. Try to enjoy it.
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If the wrong questions are being asked, getting the correct answer is borderline useless.
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Marquez. Wisdom. Higgins. Who they?
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How I see the MiLB debate devolving.
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What's the safest way to MLB depth? Creating a specific strength in the pipeline.
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Instead of marinating in frustration, here are 7 hitters that might intrigue you from the 2021 draft.
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If the game sucks, have a Plan B ready.
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Don't be like them. I'm glad you're not.
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The Cubs have gotten to the bullpen early in all three games. It's only paid one time of three.
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Inconsequential game. I'm already over it
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Simple question. Has he earned a bullpen spot for the postseason?
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I just had a terrible daydream.
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Players on the 40 man roster won't be allowed in the post-season training camps. Should that alter the handling of Brailyn Marquez? Will it?
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4 innings. 7 strikeouts. Respect earned.
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Find your baseball sub-genre. Do it as well as you can.
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Alzolay rocks. Milwaukee beats Cincinnati. Life is fine.
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Some KB, some Bote, and a dive on a recent Pirates addition.
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I'm a bit love/loathe with comps. Nonetheless, I have a later-career comp for Kris Bryant.
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Are you hung up on magic numbers?
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If I better know why I'm podcasting, you'll better know my target audience.
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Managing people is hard. Playing MLB is hard. Managing people playing MLB can be hard, as well.
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The Cubs have few options regarding Bryant in October or 2021.
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When do managers use higher-leverage relievers, and why?
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Who goes away? A valid deeper dive question.
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Split, be happy, and get a few bats working.
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I'll have an eye on the game in Cincinnati, and when do executives matter the most?
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How likely are owners in the NL Central to increase spending amid a pandemi?
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Would it make sense to call up a prepared college June draft choice that September?
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The Cubs made a roster move on Sunday.
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Sometimes, reading #Cubs is more enjoyable than closely following a four-hit shutout loss
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The bullpen isn't ready yet. Should it be?
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Sometimes you lose. Try to learn the proper lessons when it happens.
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Wick likely done for the season.
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What works in baseball player development? What is less likely to work? Let's try to not get bogged down with jersey colors when assessing which strategies work.
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How can you prioritize owners on being overly cheap? I have two specific data columns I want to see.
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What qualifies a person as a deeper dive Cubs fan? They realize money spent in one place precludes money from being spent in another place. They want to come up with free agent price points for Jeremy Jeffress in 2021.
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He has demands. He's good. Should the Cubs seek him out? Will they? Is 2021 the best year to do so?
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Magic numbers to 6 and 4, but 45 was important in Cincinnati.
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The Cubs dodge one of their better pitchers. Winning two about salts away the division.
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The White Sox continue to be aggressive in calling up young pitchers. How has it worked?
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There isn't a window. There wasn't a window. If there was, it was expanded by the playoff pool being eight teams per league per year
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It will be one of six teams. Three of them, you know rather well.
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Another Cardinals loss. Another Cardinals pitching injury.
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Should the Cubs bring back either? Should other questions be answered first? Which ones?
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The Cubs should file a waiver claim on the recently designated lefty Cardinals reliever.
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Thanks for the six years, whather that was his last Wrigley Field start or not.
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A Baez walk-off after a drone delay.
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Who is being "as dumb as a box of doorknobs"? Why?
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The future has shifted, with 16 playoff teams likely into the future. How should the Cubs adjust now?
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16 team playoffs as far as the eye can see.
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Cubs win on a walk-off hit batter. The Cardinals lose, and may lose two hitters.
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And a possible bullpen dilemma in Milwaukee.
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Darvish/Carrasco Lester/Civale Bullpens rested
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Brewers and Cardinals split. Yelich fans swinging 3 times in the nightcap. John Gant, with a sore groin, is on the Cardinals roster.
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Why aren't Carraway, Marquez, or Steele in Chicago? Specific reasons.
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The former walk-on remembers his roots in his moment of success.
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Also a bit of Miguel Amaya and cheap owners
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The Cubs backup catcher seems more than competent at calling no-hitters. Seems useful.
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Eyeing a game from the opponent's standpoint can be illuminating.
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With double headers for the other teams, numbers will drop today, regardless. Also, another sign of owners not spending money on a quality product.
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Depth has recently been a Cubs strength. Who is getting booted out with a 40 man roster addition?
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What is the Cubs don't re-sign or trade all of their key free agents?
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My idea if Mills hadn't tossed a no-hittet still applies.
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Is it better to have 5 entirely valid draft choices, or two with more upside and three with less?
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Carraway's selection is how a team upgrades a bullpen by the book. Rushing him to MLB likely clogs the 40 man roster with a player unlikely to help the team.
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Unlikely to get a look in 2020, by 2022, Morel may be a part of the solution to replacing departing veterans.
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The Cubs approach in 2020 hasn't been exciting, but it's worked.
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In the rubber match, the Brewers have no more than 5 pitchers they want to use. Do that "patience" thing.
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Avoiding the usual stereotypes, Higgins is worth a 40 man roster spot in November. If the Cubs pass, someone else might pounce. I doubt he plays in 2020 with the Cubs, but if he gets the chance, he'd compete.
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The Cubs forced the Brewers to use as much of their bullpen as possible. It worked. Eventually.
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The Brewers have made a change in their Saturday starting pitcher
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Days off are useful. For you. For your kids. For your parents. Even for Anthony Rizzo.
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Do any pitchers on the 40 man roster have no present or future value? If so? Move on. Only three arms make sense to be added. Marquez is one of them. (45 Day IL stays also qualify.)
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Davis isn't currently a better hitter than the guys currently getting 12 or more at bats per week in the Cubs lineup.
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Should the one really good reliever pitch the ninth in a tie game?
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The Cubs made a wise call not bringing back Pedro Strop last off-season. Are there lessons?
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With a hat tip to Robrrt Stack's series Unsolved Mysteries
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Also, Alzolay, Kipnis, and a side order of Jose Martinez.
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Who are the Brewers tossing? What are their season pitch counts?
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By winning 2 of 3, the Cubs pushed the Reds into moves that.......... deserve discussion.
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Skip is a bad influence. Don't be like Skip.
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Hoerner makes a great base-running play, then is later pinch-run for.
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Alzolay Approach Adam Adjustments
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How does a struggling MLB pitcher get over the hump? Is Theo Epstein the guy to get that to happen?
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How does former Cubs prospect Pedro Martinez stack up in the Rays' pipeline?
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Why I'm a bit cool on calling up prospects to Wrigley from off the 40 this September. And what changes my mind.
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The Cubs shop the Constellation Energy League again for a pitcher.
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When a team can't develop their own talent adequately, they pay a surcharge to those that do at the deadline.
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Should the Cubs sign Bauer as a free agent? Will they? Could the answers be different?
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An MLB team considered Rucker worth a 40 man roster spot this off-season. That seems a reason to let him practice every day
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In a bit of a pitcher's duel, the Cubs come up short. Dermody clears waivers.
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Here's a Roberto Clemente tribute I endorse 100 percent.
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Also Javy, Victor Caratini, Matt Dermody, and a Hall Of Famer
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If Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, or anyone else, gets traded, with what sort of return should they decide to agree to the terms?
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Sometimes, thry're your best trades.
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Adbert Alzolay has been the 29th man twice this season. He hasn't required a move going the other way. On Thursday, he will. Who draws the short straw?
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Friend of the show, what gets the LMU right-hander a look in 2020? (A bit more than it will take in 2021.)
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It's taken awhile, but the possibilities seem more likely than "then".
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The Cubs 2019/2020 off-season was......
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Start with six innings of quality work from Alec Mills, add three nice one-inning relief stints, and a heaping helping of competitiveness from Kara Lawson, and it was a good day.
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Who is better? Andrew Benintendi or Ian Happ? Why?
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Roster shuffle on both sides as numbers fall.
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Learning lessons from the Cardinals, and saving the double-header until Alzolayday.
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MLB dot com votes the Cubs catching prospect back into the Top 100.
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Ivy Leaguer gets to practice more.
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Not fret over the lefty's DFA on Monday. It was inescapable.
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A 2-3 loss that seems a 3-2 win.
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In a mash-up of moves before Monday's game, the Cubs added Ildemaro Vargas to the roster, claimed Billy Hamilton on waivers, and DFAd Matt Dermody.
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A Rule 5 add in the off-season, Megill was retained despite a trip through the waiver wire
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Nothing new, likely, if you've been doing your homework today
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The former Michigan State Spartan continues to push for a roster spot
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Why is the former top Cardinals pick in South Bend?
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If the Cubs are going to get where they want to go, developing pitching internally is part of it. Developing your own leads to uneven results, on occasion.
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What does an emergency catcher have to do with a music podcast?
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Why is he in the player pool, but unlikely to play for the 2020 Cubs?
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Why do the Cubs have so few hitters in the 60 man player pool?
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What's the story with the Cubs' top catching prospect?
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It's not just Cubs hitters. Christian Yelich has slumped. So has Peter Alonzo. Why, though?
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Why is a pitcher with 1 college inning pitched and no full-season level MiLB games in the states on the Cubs 60 man player pool?
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Are the gloom and doom forecasts for the future accurate?
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When a better team kicks you butt, play better, or it will happen again
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St. Louis valued and utilized Bock better and more successfully than the Cubs.
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The recently-added reliever moves up the ladder in "importance of appearances" as he might be worth tendering for next season.
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Very glad to hear the lifelong Cubs fan gets a look
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I'm a fan, but South Bend is where he belongs now. Not Chicago.
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The Cubs have very few SP options. That isn't likely to change in 2020.
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The Cubs lost two to St. Louis, and that should be as unimportant as being third at a stoplight as second.
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Players develop. At their rates. Not ours.
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Tyson Miller will start Game 2 after all. Steven Souza gets the DFA
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I want Ildemaro Vargas to play for the Cubs so I can say Ildemaro Vargas again.
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Cubs add an infielder, release a pitcher, and St. Louis places Sunday's starter on the IL.
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Atop the list of 'potential rotation pieces for the future', what would stir Abbott or Marquez to a likelihood instead of a possibility in 2020?
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Would Pedro Strop make for a good pitching coach option? Why or why not?
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Why is he in the player pool? Why is he not on the 28 man roster?
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Why would a 40 man rodter player not be in the 60 man playrr pool?
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Why is a former second overall pick unlikely to get a look?
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Welcome back to the team's all-time leader in post-season pitching appearances
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Do you like 98-101 from the left side with a degree of command?
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Hit refresh. Will Ian Happ play tonight? Hit refresh.
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Why is Thompson in the player pool? Why is he not with the Chicago Cubs? First in a series.
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This is designed as a promotional podcast episode. Do you have a friend you want to shoot an episode to get them interested? This is for them.
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The Cubs post-season magic number might not be what you think it is
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Since I doubt the Cubs are picking up Jon Lester's 2021 contract, what's that mean?
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I have two concerns regarding MiLB into the future.
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Frustrating? Yeah. Happ sounds okay.
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Bases loaded. Platoon lefty against a lefty reliever?
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To do the deeper dive better, attempt to get better at asseessing the value of the roster spot.
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Who are the options in the rotation? Who is best after that?
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What qualifies a reliever as a middle leverage reliever?
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How should headhunting in baseball be punished?
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But starting Tyson Miller is absurd?
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Darvish is Pitcher Of The Month. Musgrove starts for the Pirates tonight.
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If the Cubs lose Wednesday, it's my fault.
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My idea for expanding baseball to other countries would likely work. If I'm right, it would work well enough that Rob Manfred doesn't want it to happen. So it won't.
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My idea for baseball expansion requires this look at how the Dominican Summer League presently works.
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Teams will be 'permitted' to develp talent this fall. How much will be permitted? Will 'we' know how much will be permitted?
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Was the Josh Osich trade better than I credit it for? Maybe the Cameron Maybin one. Or the Andrew Chafin one? Maybe none will be very helpful.
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Also a bit of player drvelopment stuff.
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He was released today by the Reds.
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After the Monday moves, somebody had to go. We know who it is, now.
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I have 2 nicknames for Jose Martinez.
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If Almora's career with the Cubs is about over, it's been largely successful
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Here's my first series preview.
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And why did the Cubs 'get rid of' Nick Castellanos?
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How did the Brewers, Pirates, and Cardinals do at the deadline?
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How did the Reds do at the trade deadline. They were the most active division rival on August 31st. Will it pay off?
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In July. 20 rounds. The most importantv3 days of the year for most of the teams in MLB. Pick a college team.
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The Csardinals defeated the Reds. The Brewers and Pirates are tied late. Any team losing of the four helps the Cubs.
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Another foolish trade with the Tigers
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And may end up trading actual talent for them. Pukes on shoes.
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Should the Cubs take looks at young pitchers if September games become less essential?
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Ian Happ is crushing it. Martinez has, before, as well.
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AJ Ramos is added, and Jose Martinez is better than Josh Phegley.
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I love love love love this trade for 2020 and 2021.
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Not a topic I dig, but if you want answers, I have a few steps toward them.
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It should be quiet, as most teams in the division aren't valuing 2020 more than 2022.
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Three of the four NLC games were amusing today, and the Cubs won the fourth.
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The first game is Darvish versus Bauer. If it's 'crucial' to either team, it isn't the Cubs.
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Every business has a budget, even a baseball team. Knowing that budget number keeps you grounded in reality regarding improving that team.
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Not the Cubs. After a forgettable game, I revisit the five minute rule.
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It has nothing to do with Pedro Strop.
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If the Cubs bring in Pedro Strop, and he potches for the parent club, do you think he will be of assistance? If so, why? I would be good with him getting a minor league deal, and possibly another look in Wrigley.
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Why use 3 catchers? Especially if one can't hit very well?
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Is Strop returning to the Cubs?
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Also, will the Cubs face Trevor Bauer in Cincinnati?
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The sports world became interesting on Wednesday night. The Cubs game was incedental.
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Baseball isn't of promary importance, now. The Cubs bullpen had a bad inning.
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The Cubs are firing non-player personnel, per Sahadev Sharma at The Athletic. Today is worse than it had been
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I have my first co-host in Alex Rogowski. It worked out okay
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What if the cost is Brailyn Marquez, Miguel Amaya, and Kohl Franklin?
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Team stand pat? Make a major move? Which and why?
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How does the general baseball industry assess relief outings for toxicity and futility? In my opinion, neither concept is accounted for very well
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Having internally grown talent helps a ream for more than one reason.
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Know when to listen to MLB owners, and when to ignore their tripe
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It's hard to assess relief pitchers in one-sided losses.
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Jason Adam and Ian Miller are returned to South Bend.
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With Jose Quintana and Tyler Chatwood returning, two players need to go the other way. Who do you expect?
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There are not usually crucial games in MLB in August.
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Javy takes advantage of second-tier relievers, and Alec Mills get credit for the win.
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It's nice getting the starter out in the 4thbinning of the first game of a series.
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Why won't owners allow teams to have 70 or 80 players in the player pool?
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American League sides have had a development edge or two in the last few decades. They didn't need to sweat defense as much as their NL counterparts.
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Replacing Nico Hoerner on the prestigious list is the Cubs second rounder from 2018 Brennen Davis.
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At what point should a player be advanced in the minor league pipeline? At what point is it reasonable to think they'd be MLB-useful?
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The Cubs gain ground on the third and fourth place Brewers and Reds this weekend. Life is good. And a friend of the show joins MLB' top 100 prospects.
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Which two teams should you most closely follow regarding DFA placements? Why them? Does Hunter Pence make sense for the Cubs?
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Which of the four available lanes were you in in July of 2017 when the Cubs traded for Jose Quintana? Have you changed lanes? Did you use your blinker?
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Why wasn't Bryant replaced on the roster on Saturday? A few logical reasons are possible.
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Which guy would you be more comfy throwing for the Cubs this season? A guy who shredded this season against pro baseball players? Or a guy who's never faced one in a game with a box score?
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Jason Adam appears the lowest leverage reliever in the Cubs bullpen.
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Is it realistic to expect Kris Bryant to be 300 percent better than his MVP season because he received a pay raise?
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Whether a season is going well or not, baseline expectations apply. Success allows a bit of leeway in said expectations
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Tha Mets and Yankees won't play this weekend, further discouraging valid MLB trades.
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Faux trades can be fun, or a waste of time.
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The magic number in 2020 is different than usual
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The Cubs should sign the former Arizona Diamondback and Oregon Duck
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Yasser Puig? Dan Vogelbach? Someone else?
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The statute of limitations of criticizing the call to DFA a player is "the length of the contract". Now, that rule is written down.
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Bote helps the Cubs win, as owners don't want players like Bote in the league.
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That Adbert Alzolay represented was all I needed from that twinbill.
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Do you dig the 7 inning double-headers yet?
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The Cubs have their best available fill-in starting pitcher going in the nightcap tonight.
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I want the Cubs to bring up former Iowa Hawkeye Matt Dermody in the next two weeks. Here's why.
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Part of the reason Cubs games are moving so slowly, and include so many strikeouts, is because of the team's selected approach.
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Hernsn Perez is added to the 40 man roster, and Brad Wieck is moved to the 56 Day IL.
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How would baseball fansvknow if a different method will be an upgrade if it isn't tried? Is the way it was done then better than now? How would that be known?
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Who might be the next pitcher to debut for the Cubs, after Tyson Miller. Also, Fernando Tatis, Junior talk.
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With a side serving of "Is Kris Bryant a leadoff man?".
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Why does TBD start so many double-header games? Also, ex #Cubs prospect Isaac Paredes gets called up.
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Grasping what's going on isn't an endorsement of what's obviously happening.
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What to expect when double-headers are 7 innings, and if one game is a venue change.
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Sunday's game, and why I used Baseball Reference more than Fangraphs
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How much of the future are you willing to surrender to upgrade the Cubs' chances in 2020?
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It wasn't a given that the Brewers closer would be successful when he was drafted.
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If you'd like to learn more about college baseball, pick a team to follow. Your future self will thank you.
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Which players from the pipeline might be added to the alternate training site?
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Soon, teams will be able to add 15 players to their alternate training site. Which is about half of my suggestion the last month-plus.
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Do you like Yu Darvish more now that 24 months ago? If so, why? The Cardinals have a prospect being added to their 40 man roster soon. Who is he?
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Kyle Schwarber reported to the Daytona Cubs late in the 2014 campaign. Players in Daytona had something specific they often did. His story is amusing.
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The Cubs may or may not be cheap, but quite a few other teams are moreso, and 2020 provides some evidence of it.
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Don't use catchers as the DH very often. Having a reserve catcher worth using four times a week isn't normally a good justification to start them at DH twice a week or more.
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Suspensions don't deter recklessness in baseball. Maybeiquidating draft picks and international spending would.
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After awhile at the Cubs ATS, Dietrich requested a release. It was both granted, and logical.
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The Cubs second rounder in 2020 ahouldn't be rushed to Wrigley. That's usually a foolish strategy.
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Mills, who was acquired in trade from the Royals, tossed seven scoreless against them.
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It's here. Runners on second in extra innings. Love it, or don't.
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A 2014 5th round draft pick, Justin Steele gets MLB per diem today.
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Spotting runners in the correct spots can be really difficult when umpires miss a call creating a triple play.
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How severely should Rob Manfred punish the Marlins?
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At least Kimbrel earned a hold.
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Former Cubs prospect Robel Garcia is now with the Reds. What should his time with the Cubs have taught you?
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For the second straight day, the Cubs have signed a 2010 second rounder to a minor league deal.
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The Cubs sign Derek Dietrich. The Dodgers extend Mookie Betts. Thomas Hatch makes the Toronto Blue Jay's Opening Day roster
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Jason Kipnis added to MLB roster. Trevor Megill transferred to South Bend outpost.
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How long will Anthony Rizzo be the Rizzo we know on the field? Will his back concerns continue to be problematic?
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Chiseling the incoming talent, yet again.
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Since the owners and the players can't agree, here's an idea that might help the players without crushing the revenue potential of the owners.
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Which Los Lobos tune should be Scott Kobos' walk-up music? Call the contest line.
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Why do I have so little interest in prospects lists? The 8 and 27 guys are probably really similar.
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A part of MiLB won't return next season.
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Howard Carraway Nwogu Li/le Moreno
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If 2020 has amplified anything, it's that a few too many people in society are a bit unwilling to show proper respect. Does that carry to baseball?
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A truth bomb about Ray Fosse, a Jimmy Hickman career glance, and how I plan to traffic Draft Night.
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Should the Cubs consider two young shortstops as selection in early June and July? Don't sweat it if they do.
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I'm not comping a high school player to a guy with a nearly 30 WAR MLB career. However, right field prospect Austin Hendrick gets me thinking about Silent George Hendrick
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I was on a draft conference call today. It was fun.
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If the Cubs pipeline is underperforming, there are likely predictable reasons why.
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Wade Boggs, twenty sided dice, and sherpas.
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Oakland A's minor league players won't be getting paid next month. However, they're still employed by the team. They merely aren't being paid.
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I'm less interested with which 15 players the Cubs should protect, and more interested in any mindset regarding making proper decisions to not make the 15 names being harder than needed.
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A catcher/center fielder for Ohio State, Dillon Dingler is flying up draft boards. I give you a Dingler comp, and explain why I dislike comps.
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The Cubs should not release Daniel Descalso. If you have a logical reason they should, listen to the podcast, and tell me why
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Nebraska features Mike Trout, Anthony Rizzo, and Grover Alexander. Illinois sends Jake Arrieta to the mound with Sosa, Sandberg, Santo, and Frank Thomas at the dish.
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I'm back, and I still wander. Glenn Beckert was my second baseman. I wish him peace.
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Baseball hates me. It's time to go with fake audio broadcasts until actual baseball returns.
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In a player to be named later exchange, the Cubs have lost Jhonny Pereda to Boston. Which got me thinking of South Bend/West Michigan games from 2017.
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Teams that do well in 2023 and 2024 will likely have one thing in common. It isn't city size or fan base giddiness. How will teams carve in the early years of the next CBA? Here are my thoughts.
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What should a pipeline-based podcast do when there's no pipeline baseball? You've got me. I'm at a loss.
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The college baseball season is breaking. The Ivy League season ends tonight. The Big Ten isn't allowing fans at spring season games. Including baseball. Including scouts. How can scouts scout what they can't see.?
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No, this has nothing to do with Marquee Network, Comcast, or buying tickets. It does tell you a way you can help a player in a minor-league pipeline continue to pursue his MLB goal.
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A Donnie Dewees homer highlighted a 5-run ninth inning in a 16-5 Cubs win. Michael Rucker is back in Cubs camp at the MLB level. Two prospects are quarantined, and one has his arm in a sling.
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The Cubs 2010 Draft wasn't very successful. I learned from it, as did the team. Since then, the team has learned some lessons. So have I.
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The Cubs rank 23rd in MLB.com's first 1-30 ranking. Should they be higher? How would we know? What difference should it make if you think that's too low of a ranking?
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For an off-day, I am a loaded question? What do the Cubs do well? How would we know? Are they improving in player development? Or getting worse?
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The Cubs are swept in a pair of split-squad games that are "going to add up to nothing:. Brennen Davis faced Tyler Thornburg, and lined out. I also discuss Cubs pitching prospect Brailyn Marquez.
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Why are the Cubs having trouble signing players to extensions? And what do five players from different areas of the continent have to do with it? This is meant as a "share with a friend" episode.
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The Cubs received Michael Rucker back from Baltimore on Friday. That leaves Vimael Machin in Oakland as a Rule 5 selection fighting for a spot elsewhere. What are his chances of making Oakland's roster? Are trade possibilities viable? Why is there a Rule 5 Draft, anyway?
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The Cubs lost 6-3 in another non-compelling loss, but there was roster news. And college games are fun on Fridays.
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I take a look at a few barnburner matchups between Duke and Florida State, and Vandy UCLA. I also learn to pronounce Mlodzinski, and wonder if Cornell goes over 6.5 hits against Cole Wilcox and Emerson Hancock.
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The Cubs offense didn't, so I talk about a few pitchers and MLB and Coronavirus concerns
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A sister-kisser in Goodyear as the Cubs tie 6-6 with Luis Lugo tossing the ninth, and part of the reason northern fans are so tribal about baseball.
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Among the joys of prioritizing minor league games? Heart-wrenching losses are less final. Quite a few Cubs did well today, and I look at some of them. Including one of the Kaleidoscope of Monarchs.
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While Daniel Descalso's contract isn't advantageous for the Cubs, it could be traded. That would depend on attaching enough value to it to encourage a trade. Can the Cubs avoid such contracts in the future? How so? Or seek them out? Why would they do that? It's about long-term answers, not short term problems.
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Keith Law has the Cubs pipeline as the 28th best, or third worst. How much do I disagree? Why are they ranked so low? And what about Jason Adam?
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Luis Verdugo's day, along with Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant being miked up, were highlights. Also, a Manny Rodriguez update.
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Good days for Miguel Amaya, Donnie Dewees, and Trevor Megill. But not all was shiny and good.
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With another non-descript Cubs loss on a weekend, I discuss a few college games in addition to the Cubs 4-3 loss
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Since the Cubs game overnight wasn't very compelling, I talk a bit about Friday college baseball, which was.
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Third basemen used to be hard to locate at a quality level. Which leads to thinking that's still the case. Are third basemen hard to locate now? Why would it matter?
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Rougned Odor clubs the Cubs, the news on Brad Wieck is mildly concerning, and two relievers are fantastic today.
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The Cubs toss a 5-hit shutout, as Javier Baez goes deep. This looks as the later-inning participants.
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The Rockies won 12-6 as Jon Lester was sub-par, and the bullpen wasn't much better. Scott Effross and Tyson Miller were the stars of the show.
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I look at Monday's starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay, reliever Casey Sadler, and three Old Dominion Monarchs as I recount the Cubs win today.
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Do the Cubs have a good catching tandem? Is it the best in the league? Do they have the system in place to develop more catching than they need?
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This game wasn't rolling on Marquee with Cubs announcers. It wasn't very essential, either way. I look at Jared Young, Wyatt Short, Oscar De La Cruz, Colin Rea, and Ian Miller today.
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Yesterday tonight glances at Miguel Amaya, Jason Adam, Trent Giambrone, Jharel Cotton, and Duane Underwood in the aftermath of the Marquee Network Opener
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The phone rings. The manager texts a player. You're needed in a different city tomorrow. This happened in 2017 with Cubs prospect Matt Swarmer.
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2018 has been the only season that the Theo Epstein Cubs prioritized bats over arms the first ten rounds. Weber (5th Round that June) figures to be the starting short stop for Myrtle Beach in Advanced-A Ball this year.
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The Cubs prospects are getting raises. This is the best Cubs news in awhile.
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Ryan Newman seems in reasonable condition, so it's time to discuss Nico Hoerner, including whether he should break camp with the Cubs.
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I made a pronunciation mistake. Rob Manfred is tone-deaf. Bryce Harper is eloquent. Spencer Torkelson, Nick Gonzales, and Heston Kjerstad can hit.
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The Dodgers recently traded a major-league veteran in a trade facilitated by the Mookie Betts swap. They received a more useful return than the Cubs most recent player move, which netted only $20,000. Trading a DFA candidate for quality is a way to assess pipeline strength.
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Trevor Megill is a Cubs reliever that has to run the Rule 5 gauntlet this season. Today's is a look at Megill, a Padres draft selection from Loyola Marymount.
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The Bryant for Arenado rumors are rubbish, in my opinion. Here's why.
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Baseball America Ranks pipelines, and college games jump today.
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The incoming IFA class can begin to be signed on July 2nd. The Cubs are now connected to two quality players already.
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Will it be Ian Happ? Maybe Nico Hoerner? Who will it be?
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Is there a way to get more toothpaste from the developmental tube in 2023 and beyond? I think so
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A remnant of the Mookie Betts trade serves as the basis for What's Tweaking Me, today.
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How comparable are the current Kris Bryant situation and the Greg Maddux free agency departure in 1992?
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I give you two lists of six pitchers, hoping you'll select one of each to follow this spring training.
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A few years ago, Baseball America considered the Cubs pipeline "bottom of the barrel". Now, they have four Top 100 prospects? Are they really good yet? How would we know?
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Why didn't the Cubs dynasty last longer than one championship?
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By initially assessing any available information on a trade or other acquisition, you can hold yourself to a higher standard than most people do. This discusses the Five Minute Rule, which is a good way to do that.
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The Mookie Betts trade overnight was rather jarring. It didn't include the Cubs, but the Red Sox got under 208 and the Dodgers stayed under it.
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A very basic look at the MLB Draft, why it matters, and how you can plug in to "get" college baseball.
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The Super Bowl is over. The former Cubs pitcher's kid won the game MVP. Now, it's time to think Spring Training, Mesa, and the back fields.
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A companion piece to a Bleed Cubbie Blue article on Cubs infield prospect Pedro Martinez, from Porlamar, Venezuela.
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This episode tells how I started following minor league baseball, and touches on why player development is so important for any MLB team, including the Cubs.
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