Good discussion on BCB about Jed's future. Al Yellon threw out an interesting name, Sam Fuld. He's done good things in the front office after his playing days ended.
Hendricks or Taillon are looking like moveable arms. As @hawkifann has mentioned I would not be shocked if Nico is moved now, or in the offseason. The Palatine Pounder Mike Tauchman is a #4 OF that a lot of teams would like. Suziki's remaining years and money might mean he's off the market. I don't think anyone in the BP is tradable, unless Leiter comes back healthy, or some team has a way of making sure Neris is never used after the 7th inning.
Nico is a good call, as Morel is actually pretty good at 2B and that opens 3B for Shaw. I personally just don’t see the upside in trading Jamo as I think we wouldn’t get much and would wind up paying more for an equal replacement for next year. Maybe someone will overpay though which would make it worthwhile. If Horton and Wicks weren’t both question marks for next year cause of health I’d be more in favor of it
He can, and players have done this in the past. In fact certain Cubs have done this, but if this season continues to play out poorly for the Cubs, most players agree to be traded of a shot at a WS ring, and that playoff money.
Yep, just makes potentially more challenging to deal him. Also they were talking on the radio today about how they might have to incentivize someone like Happ to waive his no-trade.
BCB said today will be the first time in MLB history in which both starting pitchers are named Hayden.
