Edited July 27, 20241 yr by WhiteSox2023

The Cubs have to be one of the biggest disappointments in 2024.

It’s so similar to last year..if they win 5 of their next 7, they’ll go for it.

Sucks for us, that put Taillon on the block.

6 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

Sucks for us, that put Taillon on the block.

But the Cubs are in the same boat the Tigers are in, right? They could very well be competitive next year and Taillon would be a nice piece to keep. 

1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:

The Cubs have to be one of the biggest disappointments in 2024.

Not for me.

They don’t have anything significant to sell…whoops 

As of now, the Cubs may be drafting in front of the White Sox. 

Is there a guy more undeserving of his status in baseball than Jed Hoyer?

2 hours ago, Superstar Lamar said:

Is there a guy more undeserving of his status in baseball than Jed Hoyer?

Probably Chris Getz lol

Edited July 23, 20241 yr by Bob Sacamano

1 hour ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Probably Chris Getz lol

And yet, Chris Getz decides to get advice from his bff, Jed Hoyer.

20 hours ago, WestEddy said:

But the Cubs are in the same boat the Tigers are in, right? They could very well be competitive next year and Taillon would be a nice piece to keep. 

Yes, but with a payroll at $227M, they don't have much room to work with moving forward. If I was them, I'd cash in now in a sellers market on a pitcher who has an inconsistent track record and clear $18M off the books. Then let Hendricks and his $16.5M walk in the offseason and they have a decent chunk of change to work with to actually address some their team needs.

There is a tremendous amount of coping happening on the Score right now lol.  They are NOT happy 

The Cubs bullpen has been a dumpster fire so far this season. They do have good starting pitching and some decent bats when healthy. 

Madrigal is still on the Cubs.

Codi Heuer doesn't show up in the majors or minors for 2024.

Craig Kimbrel with the Cubs in 2021 - 0.49 era, whip 0.49

Craig Kimbrel with the Sox in 2021 - 5.09 era,  whip 1.217 

Things have been a disaster for the Sox since that trade.

At the time of the trade, I thought the addition of Kimbrell would put the Sox over the top for the WS.

Edited July 24, 20241 yr by Falstaff

Taillon for Teel?  Smells like a BS rumor to me.  Bruce Levine is the source of course…

 

Edited July 24, 20241 yr by WhiteSox2023

28 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Taillon for Teel?  Smells like a BS rumor to me.  Bruce Levine is the source of course…

 

That would suck. I’ll take Teel for Fedde loll

On 7/22/2024 at 8:21 PM, fathom said:

It’s so similar to last year..if they win 5 of their next 7, they’ll go for it.

The Brewers took care of business and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Royals do the same this weekend.  The Cubs will be selling.  If they can actually get Teel for Taillon and his 2/$36 contract, they would be wise to do it.

“Astros among teams expressing interest in Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon: Sources”

On 7/22/2024 at 6:15 PM, southsider2k5 said:

The Cubs have to be one of the biggest disappointments in 2024.

Maybe people got carried away last season because they were predicted to lose 90.

Their big acquisition was a manager .

Reminds me of the Sox knee jerk reaction firing Ricky. 

Rangers are a big disappointment.

 

Edited July 26, 20241 yr by kitekrazy

7 hours ago, kitekrazy said:

Maybe people got carried away last season because they were predicted to lose 90.

Their big acquisition was a manager .

Reminds me of the Sox knee jerk reaction firing Ricky. 

Rangers are a big disappointment.

 

I always found this cubs roster to be overrated 

 

Some Kopech comparisons there. Cubs didn't give up much.

Came in and gave up a HR. Then the next batter he drilled a batter in the head with a 97 MPH fastball. Ejected. All time debut.

32 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said:

Came in and gave up a HR. Then the next batter he drilled a batter in the head with a 97 MPH fastball. Ejected. All time debut.

You beat me to this.  The best part was he gave up the homer to ex-Cubs prospect and last year’s trade acquisition Jaimer Candelario.  What an epic debut and meltdown.  ?

Edited July 30, 20241 yr by WhiteSox2023