Comments on: CUBS OFFSEASON TARGET: Jackie Bradley Jr.

By: Rollins Warden

Rollins Warden — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 06:29:33 +0000

I don’t think the Cubs need to move any of their depth in hitting, they have 3 top starters in Hendricks, Lester and Quintana. We have a back end swing guy in Montgomery, and we are losing 30 million in starters so we have some money to spend on a #4 and #5 starters, Maybe Lynn or Cobb for #4 at 17 million a year for 4 years and adding a five could be a rental on a Jason Hammel type deal for 2 years at 24 million. Adding 3 relievers (where we lost 18 million in salaries) is going to be tougher, but bringing back Duensing, and grabbing McGee and trying to resign Davis would be my starting point. The Cubs shed about 72 million (between Montero, Arrieta, Lackey, Davis, Koji, Duensing and Jay). and whiile we do have some arb eligible players due some raises, there is still 50-60 million to spend.

By: ezzard

ezzard — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 03:57:10 +0000

JBJ will be a star…if not this year, next year. to break up what may well be the best defensive (and not bad offensive) outfield in bb would be a big mistake

By: Russell Dorsey

Russell Dorsey — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 21:52:38 +0000

While it isn’t an area of need, you can’t assume that Almora or Happ will still be members of this team next season. To get quality starting pitching, the Cubs are gonna have to move a few good pieces. Meaning Baez, Russell, Happ, and Almora are all in play. Like I said in the story, I really don’t know what Schwarbers value is at this point. I don’t think many people do. He may not be the “must have” piece like he was a year ago. I feel we will start to know more around the time of the Winter Meetings.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 21:41:36 +0000

While I like JBJ as a player I’m not sure where his fit would be with the Cubs. Yes, he’s a left handed hitter, but so is Shwarbs. He’s a better OF than Schwarber but that’s not really an area of need. I think Almora/Happ/Heyward can patrol CF just fine. My biggest issue is that your trading Schwarber and not filling a need, SP or leadoff hitter.