Replacements aren’t that easy to come by these days. I think NY lit their farm on fire just like we did. Talent replacement that’s ready for the show even in 3 years is a long shot.
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Doctor Wily
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(Thier farm)Is heavy on the pitching side at the moment but heavy will potential on the hitting side.
ASTROS still have a damn good farm who are you trying to fool? Thier biggest problem will be finding those hidden late round gems & IFA monies since they'll possibly be sacrificing draft picks & bonus money after the investigation is concluded.
Judge is the captain of the team. People would riot if they don't resign Judge. He's not in the Didi category. They will probably let Gary Sanchez walk and not pay him though.
THASTUNNA
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(Thier farm)Is heavy on the pitching side at the moment but heavy will potential on the hitting side.
gonna suck since we can't replenish our system. Plus we probably won't get that pick from NY for Cole.
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just cross that bridge when it comes. Easily the favorites to come out the AL. Just gotta hope no regression on Cole or injuries like last season.
NYChase718
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The Cubs have decided against pursuing an extension with first baseman Anthony Rizzo this offseason, agent Marc Pollack tells Jesse Rogers of ESPNChicago.com. Whether future contract talks will take place is an open question
They will probably load manage him like we did this year heading into the playoffs
THASTUNNA
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They should. The goal is to win the WS not personal goals.
That’s what I was afraid of when Cole suddenly turned up the gas during the regular season then had that oblique right before playoffs. That he emptied the tank during the regular season with hopes to win the act Young and earning this contract without leaving shyt left in the tank for the playoffs.
Doctor Wily
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You guys got a competitive round B pick for Cole.
Even if there wasn't an investigation going on the Astros wouldnt have received a first round pick anyway. They did away with first round pick compensation during this current CBA
THASTUNNA
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I know we get that pick. But after the investgation and strip us from picks wouldn't that be one of them?
Doctor Wily
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Nah I think they'll leave that one alone and go after this years first round definetly.
Doctor Wily
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Brotha I'll be happy with a starter who could get us into the 6th inning of the playoffs.
Sox must think Mazara has upside. He’ll be an upgrade from our platoon last year at RF and we needed a lefty at badly. I just can’t get too excited over the move yet, he would have to convert on some of his upside to be an everyday player for us. I think just switching parks will help his production. He should be a 25 HR guy at Guaranteed Rate Park.
As long as it isn’t a team that hits the high fastball well that’s what you got. He wasn’t so lucky against the Nats but that’s because the matchups weren’t great in his first start of the last series.