Harry Chappas Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: I would bet money that Bryant will be gone before the season starts. It sounds like they thought about non-tender, but noticed a trade market so they were going to explore that. I would bet they could get something for him. Probably a couple of decent prospects but Lester stating the cubs couldn't match $5M really shows their hand and puts them at a disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said: I would bet they could get something for him. Probably a couple of decent prospects but Lester stating the cubs couldn't match $5M really shows their hand and puts them at a disadvantage. He's been bad and unhealthy the past couple of years. They're definitely not getting much. I think they hold onto him and try to move him mid-season (maybe even as May if he's playing well) to not have to pay the full salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, manbearpuig said: He's been bad and unhealthy the past couple of years. They're definitely not getting much. I think they hold onto him and try to move him mid-season (maybe even as May if he's playing well) to not have to pay the full salary. That's a risk if he sucks early but he does have something to play for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said: The Cubs know their window is somewhere between closing and closed, and their debt levels combined with zero revenue are putting them in a spot where they are probably in trouble with the MLB rules for debt versus revenue, as they were really highly leveraged even before the pandemic happened. Their "window" has slammed shut. This would be an excellent time for JR & company to step on the gas. This town is there for the taking.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, manbearpuig said: He's been bad and unhealthy the past couple of years. They're definitely not getting much. I think they hold onto him and try to move him mid-season (maybe even as May if he's playing well) to not have to pay the full salary. He had a .900 ops in 147 games in 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Vulture said: He had a .900 ops in 147 games in 2019. Maybe I'm thinking of his 2018 then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iWiN4PreP Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Harry Chappas said: I would bet they could get something for him. Probably a couple of decent prospects but Lester stating the cubs couldn't match $5M really shows their hand and puts them at a disadvantage. Kris Bryant is being paid 19.5 million dollars this year. That's going to destroy any trade value he has/had. He's coming off some lackluster seasons, no one should pay 19.5 million for him. I'd love for the White Sox to take him off the Cubs hands for a year (for nothing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RagahRagah Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 And here... we... go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wisebri224 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 So, does this take Nelson Cruz as a possibility out completely? We don't have $15 million for a bat.........I was just hoping for a cherry on top of our sweet offense since it looks like we are gonna lay low on SP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Wisebri224 said: So, does this take Nelson Cruz as a possibility out completely? We don't have $15 million for a bat.........I was just hoping for a cherry on top of our sweet offense since it looks like we are gonna lay low on SP. We are either going to sign another SP or trade for one. I don’t understand why some people think we are just going to stay pat for the rest of the offseason. Edited January 20, 2021 by maloney.adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Quick Rotoworld Blurb on Brad hand saying that the Angels are emerging as favorites, but interestingly notes that the White Sox were interested in Hand as well. Not sure if their interest was prior to Hendriks or still ongoing. Wouldn't mind a Hand signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj91 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) J.A. Happ to the twins per Passan. Looking forward to another lefty the Sox can shell Edited January 20, 2021 by sj91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iWiN4PreP Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Just now, sj91 said: J.A. Happ to the twins per Passan. Looking forward to another lefty the Sox can shell Hahahahaha. That's not going to be a good signing for the Twins. Guy will get shelled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYoIsMyHero Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Live look at the Sox hitting when Happ is pitching 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Sleepy Harold said: Id have been fine with a minor deal for him. This is who id like to try and get minor league RP deals with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 12 minutes ago, YoYoIsMyHero said: Live look at the Sox hitting when Happ is pitching Post of the day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 wait did I miss Paxton deal? referenced in a portillos tweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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