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dallen7908

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Re: On The Farm
« Reply #12105 on: September 17, 2023, 03:51:23 pm »
In case you missed it, earlier today Brailyn Marquez had his longest and most effective outing in over 4 years pitching 3 innings with a 5/1 K/W and 0 H allowed.  Hopefully, that'll earn him a minor league contract next year with someone. 
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Reb

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« Reply #12106 on: September 17, 2023, 04:27:02 pm »
Matt Shaw finished regular season with 70 PAs at AA with slash line there of 292-329-523.

Smokies are in playoffs so possible that Shaw could end up with near 100 PAs at AA if Smokies keep winning. Only offensive downside are his low walks at each level.

So, questions: is it conceivable or even likely that Shaw starts 2024 season in AAA? Conceivable that he gets to majors by June or July next season and takes over 3B as a regular? Does Shaw’s potential quick rise impact whether Cubs try to re-sign Candelario this off-season?
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davep

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« Reply #12107 on: September 17, 2023, 05:35:32 pm »
Bases upon what we have seen up to this point, I would not be surprised to see Shaw start out the season at Iowa.

As far as his getting to the majors next year as the Cubs third baseman, I would think that if the Cubs were seriously thinking about that, they would have had him play a lot more at third base already this year.  Of course, things could change.

The cubs have enough uncertainties next year (third base, first base, DH) that there is no reason not to try to sign Candelario, if the money is reasonable, assuming that there are no better players options available.

But I think that the main thrust of the off season should be trying to upgrade the pitching staff, even if for some reason, Stroman should remain.
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Reb

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Re: On The Farm
« Reply #12108 on: September 17, 2023, 11:41:46 pm »
Quote from: davep on September 17, 2023, 05:35:32 pm

….As far as his getting to the majors next year as the Cubs third baseman, I would think that if the Cubs were seriously thinking about that, they would have had him play a lot more at third base already this year.  Of course, things could change……

Offensively, Cubs challenged Shaw a bunch by moving him to AA quite early. To add to all that—at same time—by having him play a lot more at a new defensive position? No, that’s way too much of an ask with a player just drafted this summer.

So, don’t think Shaw playing at familiar middle infield positions in 2023 is indicative of much of anything for 2024. There will be an off-season. There will be spring training. If Shaw is ready offensively for majors in 2024, IF, then seems likely it won’t be taking the place of a current 5 WAR MIFer. More likely at 3B, seems to me, and would think he will be working a lot there in preparation for 2024.
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Re: On The Farm
« Reply #12109 on: September 19, 2023, 11:11:56 pm »
Horton 5-3–0-0-1-7
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« Reply #12110 on: September 20, 2023, 11:11:51 pm »
Estrada has been back at Iowa for the last week, 1.1 perfect innings tonight.  6K/2BB/0H/3.1IP since coming back. 
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