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Is is possible that Canario or Davis starts in CF on opening day, 2023?  With Happ and Seiya in the corners, regular starts in the OF will likely be in CF only next year.  After that, there's the question of whether they will extend Happ (who is useful as a switch hitter and good defender).  Perhaps in 2024, PCA arrives to take over CF in which case the issue of OF LHedness would be less of a factor. It seems likely down the road that Davis and Canario will become redundant and a choice will need to be made.

Almost feels like the role of C is being evaluated as part of the pitching development infrastructure, rather than a traditional position player role.

If the impact of a Gomes-type on our pitching infra is that significant, I can definitely understand the logic.

Not sure anyone here has the expertise or data to evaluate whether or not that's a reasonable strategic view.

Sharma has said that the Cubs feel very confident that they can put a value on the defense that catchers provide.  We don't have that type of data available to the public. 
OPS for catchers
Yankees .645
Houston .545
Mets .556
Cleveland .535
Rays .629

Take the Mets out and that is 4/5 heavily analytical teams that have punted offense at catcher.  I think we would all love to have a catcher that can hit and be a great catcher.  I don't think the Cubs would get rid of a young stud offensive catcher that is below average either.  I just don't think they want to pay a lot of money for a 30 year offensive catcher.

As far as Willson coming back, you can take what you wish from Sharma's reporting.  I think the two biggest clues to the Cubs interest in bringing back Willson is they haven't made him a contract offer in years and Willson saying he wants to be somewhere where he feels wanted. 

Could he end back with the Cubs sure, but it is looking like a really long shot that would require is market to implode. 

So far so good.  Two of my neighbor's had trees fall on their roosf and damage the houses.  Still way too much wind to get out and assess damage at my farms.

One buddy father-in-law call last night asking for help.  He is in his 70's and decided to stay in Fort Meyers.  He was using a mattress to stay above the water that flood his house 6' deep.  The guy should have evacuated when he could.  No rescue personal, let alone my buddy could get to him.

I think SW FL going to see a lot of damage.  My friend that lives in Mayaka City said 100+mph wind and he is good bit inland.

Agree with Hiber. The successful and traditional way of bringing in a QB was to sit them and let them learn behind a seasoned vet. We don't have that unfortunately but it's still the best route to go....

Hiber - How you doing down there in Florida?  I can't recall other users in florida, our prayers are with you on the recovery.   Iused to live in Bradenton, and worked in Sarasota.  Lots of water and downed trees,