12-07-2021, 04:32 AM
I thought too about the signing being a potential flip, particularly if you think the new CBA brings a draft lottery. But the Cubs suddenly have three pretty decent starters and some other higher ceiling options. If they did manage to sign Correa the middle infield is pretty interesting with Correa+Madrigal+Hoerner. They could probably still afford to sign an outfielder as they await Brennen Davis. A<span>fter the parade of random dudes backing up at catcher, it's now more than solid. They could believe Marquez is ready to pitch next season and be a force by 23, when the team is really then ready to go for it.</span>
Or, they stand pat as is now and trade Willson and Stroman at the deadline after selling more tickets than they would have the first few months. We'll see I guess. Baseball can be a weird sport. The Braves were about .500 at the break, lost their best player and were potential sellers, made some good though not overly flashy moves, and then won the world series. I wouldn't be surprised if Acuna is back next season and absolutely rakes...and they finish third in their division.
Or, they stand pat as is now and trade Willson and Stroman at the deadline after selling more tickets than they would have the first few months. We'll see I guess. Baseball can be a weird sport. The Braves were about .500 at the break, lost their best player and were potential sellers, made some good though not overly flashy moves, and then won the world series. I wouldn't be surprised if Acuna is back next season and absolutely rakes...and they finish third in their division.