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The Cubs don’t have a high impact at at AAA or AA since Davis has flamed out.  So the chance that the Cubs add that impact bat before 2025 is pretty slim through the minors.  ...

I see a problem being the failure from the D+D.  There are no impact bats in the minors.  PCA, Davis, Alcantara were widely perceived as potential impact players, but this season has exposed them, none are going to become the best hitter on a contender.  Some of the younger guys who were at one point perceived as "ceiling" possibilities, Hernandez, Preciado, Ballesteros, Made, none of those guys have much hitting. 

After two drafts focused on pitching, there aren't any interesting new hitters coming along, either. 

It's just kinda tough to build a team when your power prospects Davis and Alcantara are hitting .188 and .223, with OPS of .600 and .623. 

Trying to buy a championship lineup with nothing but proven free agents is kinda tough. 

PCA was never going to be an impact bat, but he can still be a really good player.

Does anyone actually have a measurable definition of an impact bat?

Good question, Dave.  Happ consistently ranks high in many hitting areas, yet I tend to forget he's an "impact bat," probably because he doesn't flash.

Jessie Rogers is reporting Steele is likely only going to miss 1 start.

Jessie Rogers is reporting Steele is likely only going to miss 1 start.

Yeah, but he didn't say what year.

Reportedly the Mets are acquiring Vinny Nittoli from the Cubs…no other details yet…