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thecoffinnail
This off season will determine if the Epstein/Hoyer regime can live up to the hype.. Yes, they have had good drafts with players like Bryant and Schwarber but they have drafted guys like Almora.. I am not saying Almora is a bust but he has been slow to progress and was selected before Addison Russell and Corey Seager.. They need to swing a trade with someone like the Yankees for a Gardner (doubt the Yankees would move him) or the Indians for Brantley (doubt they would move him either).. Simply signing Price isn’t going to do it.. They need a guy like Price and a closer like Kimbrel.. If they could land that solid leadoff guy as well I think they will have all of the pieces necessary to have one of the greatest dynasties ever.. No matter what skeptics say Baez is still extremely valuable and should net them at least one current or ready mlb piece that they are missing.. Add Alcantara and Almora plus pitching prospects like Edwards and they will have a prospect package that should be able to pry just about any player away that they want.. I know Alcatara and Almora are not centerpieces but they are perfect secondaries..
cookiemonster
worst time to pick on almora. he’s like 12 for his last 20. he’s a plus defender so his offense doesnt have to be great just decent. edwards could be that dominant bullpen arm with refined command. they are really in a good position. almora/cf prospects + wilson contreras and gleyber are probably their only untouchables in the minors. which still leaves good prospects to trade in mckinney, vogelbach, baez, pierce johnson, duane underwood, mark zagunis. they arent moving a cf untill they decide happ or almora arent part of their plan.
justinept
Wait. What?! Are you suggesting that the Cubs need to have one of the greatest dynasties ever in order for Epstein and Hoyer to live up to the hype? Wow.. I’d hate for you to be the guy doing my performance reviews.
cosmo1
Cubs greatest need is a closer. The front office should have been able to swing a deal for Papelbon. No excuse that they didnt, really.
cookiemonster
probably didn’t want him for next year too
stl_cards16 2
What’s wrong with Rondon? He’s having a great year.
Goat_Rider
Completely agree. With the restructured Papelbon contract and small prospect price, the Cubs missed an opportunity to both anchor and deepen that bullpen.
junior25
Cubs shouldve went “All In” on Kimbrel. Our Biggest need is closer. And in regards to Almora in my opinion hes been passed by McKinney as a better prospect!
theo2016
Mckinney is a lf. Almora is a plus defender in center. Different type of prospects.
Dock_Elvis
All in to me would have been landing Price and maybe a closer at the deadline. Honestly, I think they get Price over the winter and don’t give up any prospects for him.