Lyle Moooton

What do you think young Yobal is hiding under that hat?

He also turned into a possibly usable prospect.

What the f*** are you going on about? Rojas is a an actual decent major league player, and the fact that teams with aspirations of contention wanted him should tell you he should have trade deadline value.

I like Rojas. Was hoping we’d make a move to get him from AZ back when we were contending.

I mean…I don’t think it was at all realistic to expect him to want to come here. But I do appreciate they seemed to make a genuine effort to go through the courting process if for no other reason than it’s good practice for down the road when hopefully we’re better positioned for similar circumstances.

Seems to be comfort level, which at his age switching countries/cultures seems like a wise decision.

Well said.

I want Zyhir Hope. It’s who I was hoping we’d get for Crochet, but maybe we can talk them into it for Robert. A guy can dream.

It’s also good practice for down the road if a similar situation arises and they’re in a better position as a franchise.

I’ll never forget the twitter poll asking if people would be happy if Robert had the equal to Ricky’s career, and the majority said they wouldn’t. Blew my mind. Those people must have never seen him play. An all-time great. How he wasn’t a unanimous vote for the HOF is beyond me. I consider myself lucky to have seen him play baseball.

Jesus Christ you guys are at it in this thread too? Just bang each other already…this will they/wont they stuff is getting annoying.

I expect it’ll be a tandem to start the year until one of the prospects forces the issue. Thaiss isn’t going to block anyone I don’t imagine.

From Cubs for cash.

James confirmed on the futuresox podcast.

They didn’t spend it.

If there’s anyone who you can take at their word, it’s a politician.

I wouldn’t label it as an “insane” lack. I don’t think it’s a lack at all, actually. The back end of our top 30 consists of viable big league starters and high picks from the most recent draft. I think we’re middle of the pack in depth and near the tippy top in high end talent.

A couple ppl in here are disappointed the return is good lol

Wasn’t super enthused by Teel as the headliner, but the rest of the return is fantastic.

It’ll be kinda funny if they trade for Cease.

He generally speaking has good at bats and seems to have a plan up there. That alone will be refreshing.

This is far too reasonable.

Seems unnecessary

That’s likely part of it. I think there was some belief they could re-sign him for cheaper as a local product.

He gets us