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« Reply #3195 on: January 17, 2026, 05:48:53 pm »
Not hot stove but not sure where, Cub convention highlight during 2016 reunion panel, Cole to Mike Montgomery, "you were a first round pick"  Pedro Stope interrupting, "what, you were a first round pick??"
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« Reply #3196 on: January 17, 2026, 05:54:18 pm »
Was the Bryant absence addressed no thanks to the Rockies?

« Last Edit: January 17, 2026, 06:11:07 pm by VJ »
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« Reply #3197 on: January 17, 2026, 06:11:34 pm »
Yeah I read Bleacher Nation Summary. 

They won’t have a loss in large enough in the 4th quarter to loss money.
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« Reply #3198 on: January 17, 2026, 07:20:59 pm »
Quote from: CUBluejays on January 17, 2026, 06:11:34 pm
Yeah I read Bleacher Nation Summary. 

They won’t have a loss in large enough in the 4th quarter to loss money.

That was the third quarter issued two months ago as Reb noted
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« Reply #3199 on: January 18, 2026, 04:45:49 pm »
Cubs sign Yacksel Rios to a minor league deal. 32, generally pretty bad with huge walk issues.
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« Reply #3200 on: January 19, 2026, 08:34:24 am »
Dopey place to put this, and I'm sure Tucker will never read this.  But I think some of the negativity towards Tucker within the media is really unfair.  A good team is made up of different personalities.  Does everybody need to be an extrovert and verbal team leader?  Tucker was really good when healthy, really diligent, polite, nice, steady, by all accounts he was all-in on preparation and readiness, smart, fully engaged in film study, knows how to prepare.  But, he's on the quieter introvert side, that's just him, and it doesn't compromise his readiness or his play at all. 

I think it's unfortunate to denigrate a guy because he's on the quiet introvert side of the personality continuum.  Also unfortunate *IF* a team unintentionally develops a culture where introverts are unwelcome, even if they may be really, really good. 

(Not saying Bregman's leadership qualities won't add something that the quieter Tucker didn't add.).
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« Reply #3201 on: January 19, 2026, 09:49:19 am »
I find it hard to warm up to a guy who is making elite money and who misses a lot of games and doesn't maintain close to elite play.  It doesn't mean he's a bad guy but it doesn't hurt (me) much to see him go.
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« Reply #3202 on: January 19, 2026, 11:59:17 am »
Chicago Cubs Sign Righty Trent Thornton - Bleacher Nation
Trent Thornton is coming off a torn Achilles, but was a very effective reliever before that.
Bleacher Nation · bleachernation.com


Minor league deal.  Tread guy.  Bouncing back from injury. 
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« Reply #3203 on: January 19, 2026, 12:03:27 pm »
REPORT: The Chicago Cubs Are Still in on Zac Gallen
Is Zac Gallen a mere luxury for the Cubs, or another guy they need?
Bleacher Nation · bleachernation.com


Heh, heh.  Pretty remotely unlikely.  But kinda fun to imagine! 
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« Reply #3204 on: January 19, 2026, 01:51:53 pm »
Quote from: Reb on January 16, 2026, 01:44:10 pm
MLB does not need a salary cap.


It is absolutely true that MLB does not NEED a salary cap.

Unless it wants the kind of parity that the NFL has.

If it does, it NEEDS BOTH a salary cap and equalized revenue streams.  Without both, they will not get parity.

From the baseball fan's point of view, it is useless to want parity without also supporting BOTH a salary cap AND an equalized revenue stream.  In today's world, it can't happen.
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« Reply #3205 on: January 19, 2026, 03:32:20 pm »
Are the Boston Red Sox Going to Call About Matt Shaw? - Bleacher Nation
The Cubs would have to get a substantial return to move Matt Shaw, but the speculation continues.
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Shaw trade talk, and Red Sox in particular, are totally speculative and unlikely to be a thing. 

"But, hey, if the Red Sox are open to discussing some of their controllable young starting pitchers like Payton Tolle and Connelly Early..." 

Q1:  If Red Sox offered Payton Tolle for Shaw, would you say yes?  I'd say yes in a minute. 

Q2:  If Red Sox offered Connelly Early for Shaw, would you say yes?  Which of the two teams would be the team to say no if one of them suggested Shaw for Early?  And how much additional value would need to be added to make it level?  Like, if you thought Shaw wasn't enough, would like a Kepley or Ramirez be enough to level?  Or, if you thought Shaw ws way too much to trade for an Early, would Boston adding somebody who'd fit into our top 8-15 range be enough? 

I don't imagine any such trade will actually happen.  Our infield is really shallow, so giving Shaw away would be Buildican, not Nowacrat, and Hoyer is win-now.  But I admit I do have Buildican interest, given that Taillon, Shota, and Boyd are all so old.  I think that *if* two teams kinda want to make a trade, but the value is somewhat unequal, leveling things with additional prospect(s) is always hypothetically possible. 
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« Reply #3206 on: January 19, 2026, 04:20:31 pm »
I suggested the Red Sox several days ago, and now the big national names are starting to pick up on it. The fit is obvious especially after the Sox signed Suarez. They have young, controllable, major league-ready pitching with upside. They need middle infielders. There’s no reason these two sides shouldn’t at least be talking.
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« Reply #3207 on: January 19, 2026, 04:21:59 pm »
Not to mention the connection between the two front offices…
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« Reply #3208 on: January 19, 2026, 07:48:18 pm »
Heyman and other national sources list the Cubs as being in on Miguel Andujar. Interesting in that there seems to be a lot of overlap with Austin and Shaw there - unless of course Shaw is traded. Andujar was probably pretty lucky last season but he does legit hammer lefties, and isn't a liability against RHP. Adequate at either OF corner and 1B and has actually played more at 3B than anywhere else, but makes Willi Castro look like Matt Chapman.
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« Reply #3209 on: January 19, 2026, 10:27:37 pm »
Quote from: Deeg on January 19, 2026, 07:48:18 pm
Heyman and other national sources list the Cubs as being in on Miguel Andujar. Interesting in that there seems to be a lot of overlap with Austin and Shaw there - unless of course Shaw is traded. Andujar was probably pretty lucky last season but he does legit hammer lefties, and isn't a liability against RHP. Adequate at either OF corner and 1B and has actually played more at 3B than anywhere else, but makes Willi Castro look like Matt Chapman.

Guessing he might overlap with Shaw and Alcantara more than Shaw?  Don't think Andujar has the defensive aptitude to be the primary utility infielder; or the backup CF. 

Of course I think it's a longshot and that the Cubs will not sign him.  But if they hypothetical did, I think one of the following might apply:

1.  Maybe Austin's deal isn't guaranteed?  Cubs could cut him in camp, and not need to pay full? 

2.  Otherwise Andujar would take Alcantara's spot.  Shaw with his speed would learn CF, the easiest OF position to learn. 
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