*****Official Cubs 2023 thread*****
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It’s interesting on Shaw - from a value perspective, I do hope he sticks at SS, but it’s simultaneously true that the SS job in Chicago is unlikely to be available during his ML emergence window. Obviously a lot can happen between now and then, but I probably won’t lose much sleep if he slides to 3B or somewhere else. As noted, pile up talent and let it sort itself out.
Good for you. Was just making fun of anyone who'd take issue
Big win. Guarantees no worse than a .500 road trip. Cubs are now 9-5 against the AL East with 1 more to go. I see Bellinger has caught Hoerner with his 59th RBI to tie for the team lead. Swanson had 3 today to get to 58, and Morel now has 55. I think Hoerner has had the team lead since around the end of May.
London was turf? I never noticed. I thought they used that stadium for soccer?
I just know that MLB has those games listed as artificial turf games. And looking back at highlights, it does look artificial. Possibly installed just for the baseball game?
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I remember Ian Happ said in an interview that it was super hot on the field in London because of the turf.
The Cubs start today just 1 game behind SF for the 2nd WC spot in the standings. They have made up a lot of ground since the AS break and it's obvious to see why looking at the other teams' records since the AS break. I didn't realize that Arizona and Florida had fallen so far. Anyway, here are the records for those in the running for a WC spot.
CHI 19-9
PHL 17-12
SF 13-14
SD 13-14
CIN 11-16
FLA 8-18
ARI 6-20
CHI 19-9
PHL 17-12
SF 13-14
SD 13-14
CIN 11-16
FLA 8-18
ARI 6-20
Nice he could get it going for a month but his body of work has been dogshit. Clutch outing there, guy
Cubs really need to handle his situation delicately. They'll have a hard time keeping him out of the Majors next year if he continues to tear up AAA, but I think of situations like with Kilian and Mervis and I really don't want him brought up too quickly (and he's quite a bit younger than those two). And when he DOES come up he needs to be playing everyday, and the Cubs outfield is already crowded, especially if they re-sign Belli like we all want. Will be very interesting.
My guess would be "no" for a 2023 callup, much for the same reasons as Bryant and Mervis in 2014 and 2022, respectively (combination of roster and service time management).
I’m hoping for a no pressure very late call up this year (after AAA ends or close) to mostly play D when we have a lead and pinch run in a playoff race. Obviously give him some AB’s but not in big spots unless he earns that. Every playoff team needs a guy like that and it’s a good low pressure way to expose him to big league pitching
Certainly a possibility, but then what do you do with Mervis? Does he never get another shot? Trade him and watch him mash somewhere else? Then there's O. Caissie and hopefully B. Davis and A. Canario that may be finally ready for the Majors next year, too. Just a lot of difficult decisions to be made by the organization.
Sounds like good problems
Canario is looking healthy at AAA. He hit a 450 foot shot this week. It’s nice to have actual talent at the AAA level.
The split on the road trip is acceptable. They left one on the table agains the Mets, but 2-3 from a quality Blue Jays squad is a good way to come home ahead of a day off. And, yes, technically they are on the road at the White Sox Tuesday and Wednesday.
Both guys have no trade clauses and they’re both way too good to just release. That’s crazy talk.
No, those games against the Sox this week are at Wrigley. They played on the South Side before the trip to STL.
