Other Chicago & General Sports Thread XLIII - Cubs trade for bullpen help

[hawksrule]

I don't see the Sox moving Q in a package with the primary return being an unproven A ball player. If the Cubs call about Q, I say the discussion starts with Schwarber and if that's a no, then have a nice day and hang up.

I think the Comcast story put it well. A lot of teams need pitching and this off-season coming up there's expected to be a shortage of UFA pitchers. Thus the trade market will be quite high. If the Sox do want to consider breaking this down, and possibly moving Quintana and/or Sale - it's probably best to do it over the winter.

I don't think you can realistically expect more than that. It's a good offer.

 

[Sarava]

Top 30 prospects who are 19, shortstops, and already in high A don't come around often.

Neither do allstar pitchers on a great contract.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

Neither do allstar pitchers on a great contract.

That's why the rare prospect gets thrown into the deal for the All-Star pitcher.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

All this talk is pointless, IMO.

My gut feeling is that they will keep the rotation fully in tact, and attempt to retool the offense on the fly once again. They'll look to move Duke & Robertson, and maybe a couple of other pieces for position players they think can step in next year.

Full tear down won't come until after 2019, they're not going to stop trying to win until the local TV future is secured.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

Robertson would be interesting for the Cubs, too.

 

[HeisenBaez]

Robertson would be interesting for the Cubs, too.

Looking at his numbers, he better be dirt cheap otherwise I rather see what Joe Nathan and Brian matusz have to offer before trading for Robertson.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

Looking at his numbers, he better be dirt cheap otherwise I rather see what Joe Nathan and Brian matusz have to offer before trading for Robertson.

He got tagged two outings ago and it inflated his numbers.

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

If you want to be depressed a little bit, the Cubs division lead is now down to 6.5 games, which means their largest division lead has been cut in half already.

But hey - nothing to worry about here.

 

[TLEH]

If you want to be depressed a little bit, the Cubs division lead is now down to 6.5 games, which means their largest division lead has been cut in half already.

But hey - nothing to worry about here.

They've been winning late in games with walk offs and late game heroics against OK teams. They're schedule gets hard coming up. I'm not concerned

 

[Sarava]

All this talk is pointless, IMO.

My gut feeling is that they will keep the rotation fully in tact, and attempt to retool the offense on the fly once again. They'll look to move Duke & Robertson, and maybe a couple of other pieces for position players they think can step in next year.

Full tear down won't come until after 2019, they're not going to stop trying to win until the local TV future is secured.

I like that Hahn admitted they are mired in mediocrity. Unfortunately he noticed it years after most of us fans did, but hey we're finally making progress.

 

[Illinihockey]

6.5 games is a lot of games. Its the 2nd biggest lead in the majors.

 

[Illinihockey]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman · 10m10 minutes ago

Jon Heyman Retweeted Today's Knuckleball

The #WhiteSox are at least listening on offers for Sale and Quintana, with the #RedSox among many interested parties

 

[Blue Liner]

I'll be stunned if the Sox actually move either one of them. Just don't see it.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

As would I. Just isn't there MO.

 

[Illinihockey]

Just heard on the score a Rangers guy say they are making a play for Sale and the Sox want Gallow and Profar.

 

[hawksrule]

Just heard on the score a Rangers guy say they are making a play for Sale and the Sox want Gallow and Profar.

That's not an unreasonable request.

 

[Sarava]

Red Sox interested in Sale, Quintana and Robertston?

http://www.masslive.com/redsox/index.ssf/2016/07/red_sox_trade_rumors_chris_sal.html

 

[TLEH]

Red Sox interested in Sale, Quintana and Robertston?

http://www.masslive.com/redsox/index.ssf/2016/07/red_sox_trade_rumors_chris_sal.html

Moncada would have to be in the deal going to Chicago, Groome too. Benintendi is listed in the article, but would think Sox would want pitching back too, Sox have some good prospects.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

If the Sox do move Sale ,, It better be a haul worth it

Not prospects but young proven MLB talent

I would actually think now would be great time to move Q ,, His value has never been higher

I would rather keep him and try to retool lineup to compete in coming years though

 

[Sarava]

If the Sox do move Sale ,, It better be a haul worth it

Not prospects but young proven MLB talent

I would actually think now would be great time to move Q ,, His value has never been higher

I would rather keep him and try to retool lineup to compete in coming years though

I would want something proven at the mlb level for either of them. And that's what Hahn pointed out is difficult to find this time of year. The teams looking to add MLB stars tend to not want to give up anything meaningful at the MLB level - because they are contending for the playoffs.

 

[TLEH]

bugs me when people play unfundamental baseball. 2 outs you're already in scoring position and you make the last out at 3rd. Cubs up 4-0 early. Fowler ripping 3 RBI

My high school buddy Zach Eflin DEALING for the phillies in Pitt.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Sounds like Miller Park's back to being Wrigley North.

 

[clydesdale line]

Moncada would have to be in the deal going to Chicago, Groome too. Benintendi is listed in the article, but would think Sox would want pitching back too, Sox have some good prospects.

Red Sox, Dodgers and Rangers (Pirates to an extent) are probably the only teams who can realistically get Sale in a deal. Sox better get a haul for him. Quintana as well.

 

[TLEH]

Bryant looks lost out there. Just throw him changeups and sliders and he can't touch them rn.

 

[TLEH]

need someone to explain to me why Montero continues to catch for this team. He doesn't hit, his defence sucks, he must call a good game idk.

of course. Point still stands though. Nice hit miggy.