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  1. Bankz

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    Belief is rising
     
  2. pianoman

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    We should be trying to get a deal done with Florida for Alcantara before the end of the month. It’s clear the offense is going to put up a lot of runs. We should be trying to bolster the rotation, plus if we land him then the 1-2–3 of the rotation is set through the 27 season.
     
  3. RoderickJaynes

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    I agree they should try to acquire Sandy, but the marlins are going to put a massive premium on any trade request in April. I do think they’ll either try to acquire him or someone like Pablo Lopez at the deadline. The mariners also might be more amenable to a trade depending on where they are in the standings.

    Also the Cubs already tried to trade with the marlins this offseason for Luzardo, but those discussions fell apart because the cubs felt the asking price was too high (iirc it was something like Caissie + triantos and a throw in). May be just a disconnect with that team.
     
  4. pianoman

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    Hopefully the trade that materialized for Luzardo grounded the Marlins on what a fair asking price is because all they ended up getting was a lower end top 100 prospect and a guy who isn’t even among their top 30 prospects. One of Caissie and Alcantara and one of Ballesteros and Triantos plus some near major leaguers like Jonathan Lons should get it done.
     
  5. Bankz

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    Another series win...
     
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  6. Illinihockey

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    the April schedule is brutal, if they can end it above .500 it bodes very well for the season.
     
  7. RoderickJaynes

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    Rea must be sliding into the rotation to take steele’s spot. Would be really nice to have Assad back soon
     
  8. The Subspace Mariner

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    TIL Burl Carraway is still a thing.

    forgot he existed
     
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  9. Illinihockey

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  10. spagett

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    You'd figure one of those wouldn't suck
     
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  11. backinblack23

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    I can see it now, “Cubs offer 5 years 125 million.”
     
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  12. Bankz

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    It would be shocking to see him sign before hitting the open market.

    But if they do, that probably is in an indication the ownership is willing to increase the budget to be in a level likely below the Dodger but much higher than the current level.
     
  13. pianoman

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    Horton looking damn good in his first couple starts. Looking forward to seeing him later this year.

    Also, Christian Hernandez looking like he might not be a lost cause. Maybe not the superstar prospect everybody panned him to be but seems like he may develop into somebody who could be part of the middle of the infield in the future.
     
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  14. The Subspace Mariner

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    I mean… he was pretty good last year between low and high A.

    Only aspect of his game missing is power
     
  15. pianoman

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    That’s exactly the start Ben Brown needed. 6 shutout innings and zero walks.
     
  16. Bankz

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    Against the best lineup in baseball.
     
  17. backinblack23

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    Does 10 years 420 million get it done?
     
  18. spagett

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    Steele is done for the year

    Fuck
     
  19. $P1

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    Fuckkkkkk
     
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  20. RoderickJaynes

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    Time to get aggressive with Cade Horton. If he looks healthy, he needs to be up by June. No more fucking around
     
  21. RoderickJaynes

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    And as was discussed, they have to trade for an elite starter at the deadline
     
  22. Trofie

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    Matt mervis raking for the marlins. 5 hrs in 34 abs
     
  23. Bankz

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    I rather not rush his development. I think we have plenty of other options in the minors.
     
  24. RoderickJaynes

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    Getting Assad back should help. I don’t really trust wicks at all right now and I’m not sure if there are plenty of options beyond those two. I don’t consider Chris flexen an option.
     
  25. pianoman

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    Matt Trueblood did an article on PcA this week that essentially says based on PCA’s batted ball profile he will turn into a superstar at the plate if he can just be more disciplined and stop swinging at balls. Base on his launch angle and exit velocities he’s in a group with guys like Acuna, Stanton, Julio Rodriguez, etc. but they just barrel more balls because they swing at balls in the heart of the zone where as PCA is swinging at a little bit of everything. Tonight we’re seeing what he can be if he just reins it in a little and gets those balls in the zone.
     
  26. The Subspace Mariner

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    Good for him. Truly. I hope he does well.
     
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  27. Bankz

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    Are we good or are we good good…

    fly that W
     
  28. RoderickJaynes

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    I just want to get ahead of this before we have this discourse in this thread because I’m seeing it on Twitter:

    Can we please PLEASE not suggest trading Kyle Tucker at the deadline. That’s fucking insane and embarrassing. If that’s your take on April 14 when the cubs lead the league in run differential while facing the most difficult strength of schedule, straight up stop rooting for the team. I’m

    I’m fine gate keeping fandom from that particular ilk of fans.
     
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  29. backinblack23

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    Is this a thing, have you seen people already saying trade him away if we are not in contention for a playoff spot. This is a year I would say go all in at the deadline. Central looks down, we won the series against San Diego, won a series against the Dodgers, and lead in run differential. The team is ready to win now. Just need to add some pitching.
     
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  30. Illinihockey

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    this is out in the twittersphere
     
  31. Bankz

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    I haven't seen this, but would agree. Keep that stupid conversation on the socials.
     
  32. Illinihockey

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    Getting a Kyle Tucker and PCA extension done in the next couple of months would get me so excited about the direction of the franchise
     
  33. pianoman

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    Shaw optioned to AAA
     
  34. Trofie

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    Glad little is back up.
     
  35. Trofie

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    Dont quote that when he walks 3 straight tonight
     
  36. The Subspace Mariner

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    Probably good for him.

    He needs to work on his swing…get his confidence back.
     
  37. Bankz

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    Can we option Swanson to AAA?
     
  38. Bankz

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    Shota is getting squeezed…
     
  39. Bankz

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    He’s doing the thing…
     
  40. Trofie

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    Walking Heyward is an immediate dfa
     
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  42. Bankz

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    Roberts has been impressive.
     
  43. pianoman

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    Can the Little and Pearson experiments just end. They can’t throw strikes.
     
  44. Buster Mahomes

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    Luke Little. Woof.
     
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  45. RoderickJaynes

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    Tyson miller should be back soon. I don’t think they’re giving up on either of these guys though.

    Hopefully palencia can be better this year and can give them their fill of high velo pitchers.
     
  46. The Subspace Mariner

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    Always thought he was solid pitcher. Good velocity, good stuff
     
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