Passan says the Cubs are getting Pressly, Houston is sending $. He waived his no-trade, not sure what the Cubs are sending back.
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Pressly deal done and it’s a good one. We’ll see what the corresponding 40-man roster move is.
Nice. That leaves money available for another move.
No, I do not that will be Bregman. I would not be shocked if Flaherty might be slipping into reach, or another bullpen arm.
No, I do not that will be Bregman. I would not be shocked if Flaherty might be slipping into reach, or another bullpen arm.
Pressly is not elite, but he isn’t a stiff. I’m laughing at some of the comments I’m seeing on other boards. The bullpen got better today. Objectively looking at things they have a lot of potential, high leverage arms available in the pen. I expect Horton and Brown to both get BP time this year. A move like this one also gives Hodge time to grow into the closer role.
According to Jesse Rogers, they are only looking to add another bullpen arm. He said the Cubs liked Pressly because he only has one year left on his contract and they liked how much they would have to pay him.
There is not much downside in this for the Cubs.
Didn't give up much and $8M isn't much in today's market.
Obviously he's slipped from a production standpoint, but Pressley is better than anything currently on the roster.
Yep, I read that, and it's teachable. There is also some pitch selection stuff to look at.
Pressly is just meh
36-year-old closer than throws in mid 90's at best
I hope we have a backup plan because I don't see this working very well
36-year-old closer than throws in mid 90's at best
I hope we have a backup plan because I don't see this working very well
Porter Hodge is a backup plan and they’re still talking to David Robertson, apparently. Ben Brown, Cade Horton, Luke Little could all have a chance to emerge as well, plus Julian Merryweather.
Interesting stuff potentially developing between Cubs and Padres regarding SP Michael King.
Cubs make Pressly trade official, DFA Matt Festa. Still need to clear a roster spot to make the Jon Berti signing official. If the Cubs did work that deal with the Padres for King, that would be a -1 net on the 40-man roster and open space for Berti.
I was just about to post this, but was debating here, or the Padres are a mess thread. Their ownership uncertainty, and the payroll spree that Pete Seidler went on before he died, have put the team in a position where they have to shed useable players. King and Cease are both on the market.
Cubs have some players that are good but they can't use, and they're what trades like this are for. Much like the Tucker deal, though, the Cubs had better be confident in being able to extend a guy in his last year of arbitration for the prospect haul to be worth it.
As much as I'd hate to lose Caissie, I would prefer he be part of this deal compared to Alcantara, since KA is the only other guy on the roster with a whole bunch of CF experience.
How 'bout instead they do Cease for Caissie straight-up in a "seller's remorse" deal?
Yeah, Festivus was as useful as I figured he would be. Hopefully the Cubs can sell him for half of what they paid for him. Maybe he can be a throw-in the the Michael King deal....
I think there’s a decent chance Festa clears waivers and can come to spring training on a minor league deal and be some org depth for a month or two early in the season. We’ll see.
The Padres would 100 percent want some young, MLB pitching in return. Jed should tell them to pound sand if they asked for Caissie.Cubs have some players that are good but they can't use, and they're what trades like this are for. Much like the Tucker deal, though, the Cubs had better be confident in being able to extend a guy in his last year of arbitration for the prospect haul to be worth it.
As much as I'd hate to lose Caissie, I would prefer he be part of this deal compared to Alcantara, since KA is the only other guy on the roster with a whole bunch of CF experience.
How 'bout instead they do Cease for Caissie straight-up in a "seller's remorse" deal?
I'm a little surprised that the Cubs DFA'd Luis Vazquez tonight to make room for Berti. They must really, really think they have figured something out with Brujan, or Cowles and Workman will be useful this season. They might still send Vasquez out on a trade, but I do not think he will clear waivers.
We’ll see what happens, but I think they really like Cowles and Workman. I still don’t think Brujan will be on the OD roster. That said, I was also surprised it was Vazquez. I could see Luis not making it through spring training, but I thought he’d get that shot. Figured Brujan, Hollowell or Roberts on the cut list ahead of him.
I would have thought Roberts. Likely not on opening day roster, and he’d clear waivers due to injury history, so would be waiting in Des Moines when needed.
Vazquez probably didn’t have a future with the Cubs, but I thought he’d bring some value in a trade. I guess we’ll see.
Cubs are going to need that extra premium seat revenue to help pay for that roster that’s only $40 million below the CBT…
A deal for King would be fantastic, yet risky.
Right now, the Padres would start Tirso Ornelas in LF and Eguy Rosario at DH. Safe to say, they need upgrades at both and the Cubs could scratch that itch. King is on the verge of being one of the best starters in the game. BUT, he only has one year left on his deal, so it would be interesting to give up so much for Tucker and King and get basically nothing in return if they both leave after the year. A deal with the Padres, though, on paper makes way too much sense.
Right now, the Padres would start Tirso Ornelas in LF and Eguy Rosario at DH. Safe to say, they need upgrades at both and the Cubs could scratch that itch. King is on the verge of being one of the best starters in the game. BUT, he only has one year left on his deal, so it would be interesting to give up so much for Tucker and King and get basically nothing in return if they both leave after the year. A deal with the Padres, though, on paper makes way too much sense.
Agree on pretty much every point. Michael King has a chance to make that jump to being a really elite guy (and he’s still very good if he doesn’t).
When is the Cubs ownership going to stop being cheap and sign some free agents? The Central is weak and ripe for the taking. Flaherty could be had for cheap on a 2-3 year deal. He's an innings eater and shores up a rotation that had injury issues last year. The Cubs have an obvious hole at 3rd and Bregman fills that. Pay him or someone else is going to, and you’ll be stuck with Berti or a rookie at the hot corner. Ricketts likes to pretend that he’s poor. He worth like 2 1/2 billion dollars! The Cubs make him money every year. Put that money back into your team. No reason the Cubs shouldn’t be a 90+ win playoff team this season.
The Cubs can be competitive, maybe even make the playoffs, as they are currently constructed. That’s enough to fill Wrigley and that’s all Ricketts cares about. There’s no ROI by bringing in a couple more high priced FAs. Ricketts is all about the money now.
the sad part is the ricketts are the best owners the cubs have ever had and they are still the best team owners in chicago.
As it stands now the Cubs will likely only get Kyle Tucker for one year. If you could pair him Bregman that would be a lethal combo. Add that to Crow-Armstrong, Suzuki, Happ, Swanson and Hoerner that’s a dangerous squad. You’re winning the Central by 5+ games. Why pay Counsell more money than any manager in history if you’re not going to do everything you can to win? They collect millions of revenue sharing dollars every year, I don’t understand why some owners prefer to pocket that money, instead of investing it in their team.
to some it’s simply another investment. Odds are you’re not winning a ship. And most likely have a greater chance of losing money chasing one. Than keeping the status quo and milking the fans.
For the record, NO MLB teams are losing money. That’s a farce. Owners love to bs the media and their fans with stories of financial woes. With revenue sharing all the teams give 48% of their revenue. This includes local TV revenue, parking, merchandise concessions, stadium attendance and advertising. Obviously, teams like the Yankees and Dodgers lead the league in attendance every year and generate the most revenue, so the money they contribute is significantly more than teams like the Marlins and Rays. The money gets distributed back to the clubs and typically averages out to $150 million dollars a year PER club. The purpose is to encourage those lesser teams to invest that money in their teams. Sadly, many choose not to. The Dodgers and Yankees made nearly half a billion dollars in revenue and contributed almost half of to the pseudo-socialist system, losing about a hundred million in the process. They both continue to spend in the off season, because winning is profitable. Demand and expect more from your owner. MLB is better when the Cubs are good!
