10-09-2021, 09:24 PM
Hoyer has already hinted that the purse strings will be tighter than expected and will be making more strategic signings. I'm expecting a long rebuild.
Any free agents out there, I don't expect us to sign anyone with any qualifying offers. I just see that they wouldn't want to potentially lose that draft pick in a multi-year rebuild phase. That said, our biggest weakness is pitching, its fucking terrible.
I can actually see the Cubs making a run at someone like Stroman. Won't cost a draft pick and a workhorse type pitcher.
Gausman has probably priced himself out of our range.
Synderguaard could be interesting if the Mets don't make an offer, but I can't see them not doing it. Injuries are a concern, but he did look good those last couple of outings.
Wade Miley is someone unfortunately I can see the Cubs going for. Or someone like that - cheaper player that'll pitch innings but have average stats.
I would love the Cubs to make a run at Bryant. He is my favourite player but it sounds like there is some bad blood hidden under the surface by him. With the way he talks about the Giants, he is a lock to stay there.
Honestly I would like to see the Cubs make a play for Trevor Story. He expressed a desire to play at Wrigley. But with what I expect from head office I just don't see them coughing up the money to sign a player of his calibre that will attract big dollars.
Outfield is another hole. Castellanos would be absolute ideal, however I another player that'll command big money. I could see them however making a play at someone like Starling Marte - speedy top of the order hitter, probably past his prime and be terrible playing for us but an all-star facing us.
Any free agents out there, I don't expect us to sign anyone with any qualifying offers. I just see that they wouldn't want to potentially lose that draft pick in a multi-year rebuild phase. That said, our biggest weakness is pitching, its fucking terrible.
I can actually see the Cubs making a run at someone like Stroman. Won't cost a draft pick and a workhorse type pitcher.
Gausman has probably priced himself out of our range.
Synderguaard could be interesting if the Mets don't make an offer, but I can't see them not doing it. Injuries are a concern, but he did look good those last couple of outings.
Wade Miley is someone unfortunately I can see the Cubs going for. Or someone like that - cheaper player that'll pitch innings but have average stats.
I would love the Cubs to make a run at Bryant. He is my favourite player but it sounds like there is some bad blood hidden under the surface by him. With the way he talks about the Giants, he is a lock to stay there.
Honestly I would like to see the Cubs make a play for Trevor Story. He expressed a desire to play at Wrigley. But with what I expect from head office I just don't see them coughing up the money to sign a player of his calibre that will attract big dollars.
Outfield is another hole. Castellanos would be absolute ideal, however I another player that'll command big money. I could see them however making a play at someone like Starling Marte - speedy top of the order hitter, probably past his prime and be terrible playing for us but an all-star facing us.