Chicago Cubs 2024
bdutts
- Houston, Texas
ESPN (I think) had an interesting article that essentially said once Baez was done for the year, the team started on its tear. Baez has had a pretty horrible year and he's still owed ~73M. Detroit would be well served to eat that contract.
Not just ex-Cubs, but ex-Cubs that always threw hard, but for whatever reason, the Cubs weren’t able to translate that into performance. They then blossomed with other teams. See also Trevor Megill with the Brewers.
It leads me to believe that the Cubs’ lack of hard throwers out of the bullpen there past several years has been a conscious choice in development than just a sad accident.
I’m almost certain they will.
Hoyer - 4 years on the job, no playoff appearances, not a hint of being on the hot seat. Sort of tells you all you need to know about ownership and its priorities.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
it’s really as if the only metric Ricketts thinks about money . seriously
The last time a Cubs GM/POBO went beyond 4 seasons without making the playoffs was Bob Kennedy who was GM from 1977-1981.
.500 or slightly over isn't good, it's average. In a down year they should sneak in as the final wildcard. Most years they should win the division or solidly be a no-doubt wildcard.
A little Cub news I thought some people might have interest in. Recap is from Arizona Fall League and written by Chris Clegg who specializes in dynasty fantasy baseball.
Moises Ballesteros, C, CHC, 20
Mo Baller was at it again, collecting two hits, including his third AFL home run. It was a no-doubt shot to right-center field. While there was no statcast, I can tell you it was hit hard. Ballesteros now trails Josue Briceño and Colt Emerson for the AFL lead in hits. He has walked as often as he has struck out. His impressive performance on the plate has continued his entire professional career. The biggest question in my mind is where he fits in the field?
Moises Ballesteros, C, CHC, 20
Mo Baller was at it again, collecting two hits, including his third AFL home run. It was a no-doubt shot to right-center field. While there was no statcast, I can tell you it was hit hard. Ballesteros now trails Josue Briceño and Colt Emerson for the AFL lead in hits. He has walked as often as he has struck out. His impressive performance on the plate has continued his entire professional career. The biggest question in my mind is where he fits in the field?
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
It's time for Jed to cash some of the chips he's developed so well in for major league impact players.
Depending on how the offseason develops, 3rd catcher/part time DH ?
I’m not sure if his catching is currently major league ready — even for 3rd catcher. Good news is he’s only 20 and has shown very good hitting skills. I believe he had less than 100 strikeouts in a little over 500 ABs last year. He has played a little 1B, though not sure how he did there and he’s listed at only 5-8 I think. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he spends next year in the minors except maybe for a late cup of coffee. Possibly if Cubs get hit with a rash of injuries and need a DH, we might see a little of him.
Way-too-early 2025 MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1? How far down are the Mets?!
The Dodgers just won the 2024 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year.
Cubs at #8 right ahead of the yankees for some reason. Don't know why they are so optomistic.
Edit: ESPN has another story on most likely to win the WS. Cubs are 12th.
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