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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #3255 on: July 26, 2018, 05:47:55 pm »
Looks like it's down to the Cubs vs. the Braves for Hamels.
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« Reply #3256 on: July 26, 2018, 05:56:15 pm »
I think the urgency of the Cubs pitching dilemma means they almost have to land Hamels even if they have to give up a half decent prospect to do so, given that there are really no other obvious options. The entire staff is a dumpster fire if the bullpen implodes, which is almost inevitable given how many guys have overperformed career norms and overwork.
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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #3257 on: July 26, 2018, 06:20:43 pm »
Quote from: Deeg on July 26, 2018, 05:06:05 pm
I'd take Diekman in a heartbeat if he's basically a throw-in.  Hard to hit and throws hard.  Yeah his has control issues but Duensing is dead weight at this point, so why not add Diekman to the mix as a viable option.

If Diekman is just a throw-in who replaces Duensing on the roster, then that's fine, it's a slight improvement. But my concern is that if they get Diekman, then they'll consider their deadline work done and they won't continue to pursue another better reliever. Whether they get Diekman or not, they still would benefit from adding one more good reliever.
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« Reply #3258 on: July 26, 2018, 06:26:25 pm »
Bote needs to be in the lineup pretty much every day until Bryant comes back so the Cubs can really see what they have. If he had a strong showing the rest of the way in 100-150 PAs, that opens up a lot of options in the offseason.

He also seems like a nice guy to try out in the leadoff spot if the Cubs decide to move Rizzo back down a spot or two. He gets on base and runs the bases well, so he has the qualities you want in a leadoff guy.
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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #3259 on: July 26, 2018, 06:35:59 pm »
The Phillies might also be in on Hamels.
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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #3260 on: July 26, 2018, 06:37:43 pm »
Let speculation run wild:

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LINEUP CHANGE: @MannyRondon47 will make the start in today's game instead of Rollie Lacy.
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« Reply #3261 on: July 26, 2018, 06:48:59 pm »
ESPN Chicago guys seem to think this will happen.

Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs
Cubs made a "strong push" for Hamels just today hence all the chatter about him. And it is indeed getting close, per source and other reports. Btw, Jesse Chavez likened pitching in Texas to pitching in Cincinnati. Ball flies. Thinks he'll be just fine once he gets out of there.


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The Cubs are closing in on a deal for Cole Hamels of the Texas Rangers. It is not yet done but it is progressing that way. He will still have to pass a physical as well. @ESPNChiCubs Is also on this story follow him as well for updates. @Joelsherman1 first on this.
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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #3262 on: July 26, 2018, 06:50:48 pm »
DJ Wilson was activated from the DL and not playing either.
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« Reply #3263 on: July 26, 2018, 07:37:42 pm »
Seems like Hamels will be traded tonight:

Mark Feinsand @Feinsand
Source says to “expect a resolution soon” on the Hamels front.
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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #3264 on: July 26, 2018, 07:45:49 pm »
Hamels to Cubs is done.
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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #3265 on: July 26, 2018, 07:49:17 pm »
Hopefully Cole Hamels will be this year‘s version of Justin Verlander. That’s not too much to hope for, is it?


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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #3266 on: July 26, 2018, 07:50:47 pm »
Wow, if the Cubs were willing to expose their big bullets like DJ Wilson and Rollie Lacy, they must be all in and expecting Texas to pick up most of the salary, eh?  :):)
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« Reply #3267 on: July 26, 2018, 08:14:16 pm »
So we got Hamels for free.

Ill take it.
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« Reply #3268 on: July 26, 2018, 08:19:40 pm »
Free.  Except for the money and minor league players.
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« Reply #3269 on: July 26, 2018, 08:30:28 pm »
Hamels has $20M contract for next year.
$6M buyout. 
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