Not sure I totally agree. Granted he has looked better, but not sure that will continue. Add the fact that his defense isn’t actually what I would call great or anything approaching great. The jury is still out, but they should pursue another backstop and if nothing else find someone that is a good backup that potentially could take over if he falters.
Just saw an article that basically proved that while Suzuki has had some 32-34 bad strike calls against him, most of which come at the top of the zone…. On the flip side he’s benefited from some 25+ low strikes, that were called balls. Really glad we can put all this “This stuff with Suzuki is so unfair and hurts his ceiling” talk behind us 🙏 😅
Belli- just give examples of who we can get thats better than him. Now if we take him out of the lineup we get awful RH oriented. Happ and Busch. Soto is not coming folks. Again the play is get a C and trade Hoerner. Plug in Shaw. Thats it. If we lose Belli then you can get a bat. I just want to know the possibles. Bellinger when healthy is our best all around player. He hits, fields, swipes bags and has a decent K %.
You are exactly right. He has hurt his knee, his ribs, and whatever else. Everyone says oh the exit velo is bad. Well, he slaps stuff around to left with two strikes. Which is better than Happ, Swanson, Suzuki, Wisdom, etc., who ALL strike out looking on pitches that are one half inch too high, or 2 inches outside, or whatever. Umps pump EVERYONE out on close pitches and the Cubs have not a clue in August that Umps will call ANYTHING close for strike 3. Cubs have the bases loaded? No problem, let's take strike 3. They are really all quite stupid. If Belli did not get hurt and played 155 games, he would hit .300, have 28 dingers, score 90 runs, and drive in 100 while stealing 25 bases and play stellar defense wherever you put him. I would rather pay him 28 million than pay Soto 50 million a year. If the team simply swing at strikes or anything close instead of "grinding" at bats, which reallym means a strike out on 7 pitches, who cares? You still have no slug, no rbi, no OPS, no nothing. Hence, they are 28 and 30th in every major category offensively. Passive, not aggressive. Lots of crying. If the UMP pumpued you out 30 times this year on close pithces, why would you think K number 31 is not your next AB? Because it is. Swanson left 5 guys on base last night, watching strike 3. Hence he has a batting avg of what, .218? Jeeez
@@johnlenon8872 absolutely. But with the no trade clauses and huge contracts we are stuck with the majority of the team we have. The moveable piece is Nico but that spot will be taken by Busch , we assume and rightfully so. Again this is all hoping PCA continues to improve, which isnt guaranteed. Another reason why i want Bellinger back. Soto would be great , but i just dont see that happening. Santander would be nice but if PCA flops , Santander cant play CF. Again i think if you replace Belli - the guy needs to be LH. Not many of those out there in Free Agency. Ballesteros is also going to play a role. Now he is LH. Many are screaming for a Closer and i get that but it was said yesterday 11 out our last 27 we have scored 2 or less- 5 of those being shutouts. Definitely some work to do.
The free agency should be easy for the Cubs. They have around 100m space and only 3 areas need to add: catcher , closer and a superstar bat. They don’t need SP cause they have Steele , Imanaga , Taillon, Assad , and one young arms ( Wick, Hayden , Wicks, Horton) . So go all in on Soto ( I doubt he would choose Cubs) , get a legit closer (trade young talent or pay ) , trade for a catcher or get one in free agency . We still will be under the luxury tax areas.
@@Youngstomata it could be close, from long term financial point of view, it is vital to stay under the tax next year and also because it is doable. When we have to pay all the young guys like Steele, PCA, then we probably can’t under the tax anymore
This is what I think could be an option if Bellinger doesn't opt out... Trade Nico for a good catcher (maybe Langeliers or Jansen). Move Busch to 2nd, Bellinger to 1st. Go get Anthony Santander as the power hitter they need. If Bellinger opts out then scratch all that.. just go get Soto...
Avoid Roki Sasaki, the guy is always getting injured. Try for Shinnosuke Ogasawara, he wants to come to the MLB next season. He would be a good addition for the Cubs. 😁
No thank you - I don't want to pay for a closesr, to variable. I would rather get a really good set up dude or two, and stud pitcher and at least a back up catcher (possible a starter) and back up third bagger. I want to keep Belli, when healthy, he is worth more then what ever they are paying him.
Besides the Cubs shooting themselves in their own foot..The last 6 games the Umps are shooting them in the foot also..Watched a video here,, it showed in the Cubs last 6 games all 79 missed ball strike calls by the Umps..Of those 79 missed calls over 10 of them were not even close..In total 49 of those calls went in favor of the Cubs opponents only 30 went in favor of the Cubs!..Almost seemed a Umps Conspiracy against the Cubs last week.
Bellinger will probably opt out. You take $30 mil and much less after next season or taking a better guaranteed deal for less for more years. No reason to hope he stays.
True, but it depends on how he does these upcoming games. If he doesn't perform well or is injured, he'll definitely take the $ because I don't think other teams will give him an extended contract (at least anything close to what he seems to want).
@@brianchappell4054 Money is nice, but I feel like an accomplished player like him would want to be a part of another ring. I don’t know if opting in gets him that.
We all talk about the Cubs extreme lack of hitting!! Extremely lack of situational hitting!! Isn't that coaching, shouldn't that fall at the feet of Counsell!!? 🤔🙄😬
If you’re a Cubs fan , one rule to remember “Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic “ ! It’s that or drink beer like you come from Milwaukee and it was free !
Watch Swanson warm up swings pointed down at the plate like a golfer. Ever see a golfer practice a swing like a baseball player. Cubs are down with the losers in all hitting categories. May as well try a new hitting coach, hitters are fixed.
Swanson is terrible, he should be embarrassed his hitting is atrocious ,over paid ,he should take a pay cut ,Trade Suzucki stands and watches pieces right down the middle and please get rid of Wisdom worthless and bring up Owen's Shaw ,get rid of unproductive players.
"We said we wouldn't yell." best damn quote of the whole episode.
Celebration time, Neris DFA'd!!!
@@therealdjway I’m cracking a beer now to celebrate!
@@chrispetryk6079 pls drink up for me, too!!!
Love when Sam gets Matt going 😂
Talking about how bad the Tigers are.....THEY HAVE THE SAME RECORD AS THE CUBS!!!!!
Exactly everyone talking about this stretch of the under . 500 teams and most of their records are about the same as the Cubs. Crazy
Since changing his timing mechanism,Amaya has been an excellent offensive player,another year of experience,you can keep him as your #1 catcher
Not sure I totally agree. Granted he has looked better, but not sure that will continue. Add the fact that his defense isn’t actually what I would call great or anything approaching great. The jury is still out, but they should pursue another backstop and if nothing else find someone that is a good backup that potentially could take over if he falters.
Please stop it with that
Wow 2 weeks of being decent and youre on the Amaya train
He can't throw anyone out
CUBS JUST RELEASED HECTOR NERIS!
enough with trading hoerner he’s just having a down year
Just saw an article that basically proved that while Suzuki has had some 32-34 bad strike calls against him, most of which come at the top of the zone….
On the flip side he’s benefited from some 25+ low strikes, that were called balls.
Really glad we can put all this
“This stuff with Suzuki is so unfair and hurts his ceiling”
talk behind us 🙏 😅
Belli- just give examples of who we can get thats better than him. Now if we take him out of the lineup we get awful RH oriented. Happ and Busch. Soto is not coming folks. Again the play is get a C and trade Hoerner. Plug in Shaw. Thats it. If we lose Belli then you can get a bat. I just want to know the possibles. Bellinger when healthy is our best all around player. He hits, fields, swipes bags and has a decent K %.
You are exactly right. He has hurt his knee, his ribs, and whatever else. Everyone says oh the exit velo is bad. Well, he slaps stuff around to left with two strikes. Which is better than Happ, Swanson, Suzuki, Wisdom, etc., who ALL strike out looking on pitches that are one half inch too high, or 2 inches outside, or whatever. Umps pump EVERYONE out on close pitches and the Cubs have not a clue in August that Umps will call ANYTHING close for strike 3. Cubs have the bases loaded? No problem, let's take strike 3. They are really all quite stupid. If Belli did not get hurt and played 155 games, he would hit .300, have 28 dingers, score 90 runs, and drive in 100 while stealing 25 bases and play stellar defense wherever you put him. I would rather pay him 28 million than pay Soto 50 million a year. If the team simply swing at strikes or anything close instead of "grinding" at bats, which reallym means a strike out on 7 pitches, who cares? You still have no slug, no rbi, no OPS, no nothing. Hence, they are 28 and 30th in every major category offensively. Passive, not aggressive. Lots of crying. If the UMP pumpued you out 30 times this year on close pithces, why would you think K number 31 is not your next AB? Because it is. Swanson left 5 guys on base last night, watching strike 3. Hence he has a batting avg of what, .218? Jeeez
Something to discuss in the offseason for sure. There's tons of different ways to go about it.
@@johnlenon8872 absolutely. But with the no trade clauses and huge contracts we are stuck with the majority of the team we have. The moveable piece is Nico but that spot will be taken by Busch , we assume and rightfully so. Again this is all hoping PCA continues to improve, which isnt guaranteed. Another reason why i want Bellinger back. Soto would be great , but i just dont see that happening. Santander would be nice but if PCA flops , Santander cant play CF. Again i think if you replace Belli - the guy needs to be LH. Not many of those out there in Free Agency. Ballesteros is also going to play a role. Now he is LH. Many are screaming for a Closer and i get that but it was said yesterday 11 out our last 27 we have scored 2 or less- 5 of those being shutouts. Definitely some work to do.
Thank you for saying this. Who is that better option in free agency for a RF? It should be Juan Soto but the Cubs are allergic to signing a superstar.
@@samolbur8893 after Soto and probably Corbin B, do you see any serious diff makers in the free agent market vs some more mostly 'nice' players?
The free agency should be easy for the Cubs. They have around 100m space and only 3 areas need to add: catcher , closer and a superstar bat. They don’t need SP cause they have Steele , Imanaga , Taillon, Assad , and one young arms ( Wick, Hayden , Wicks, Horton) . So go all in on Soto ( I doubt he would choose Cubs) , get a legit closer (trade young talent or pay ) , trade for a catcher or get one in free agency . We still will be under the luxury tax areas.
I agree except for luxury tax. Soto is going to want 60-70 mil a year
@@Youngstomata it could be close, from long term financial point of view, it is vital to stay under the tax next year and also because it is doable. When we have to pay all the young guys like Steele, PCA, then we probably can’t under the tax anymore
As Cub fans, can we opt out, too? I plan to opt out on much of the rest of this season.
There's a better chance of Patrick Wisdom winning the Triple Crown next year than the Cubs signing Juan Soto.
This is what I think could be an option if Bellinger doesn't opt out...
Trade Nico for a good catcher (maybe Langeliers or Jansen).
Move Busch to 2nd, Bellinger to 1st.
Go get Anthony Santander as the power hitter they need.
If Bellinger opts out then scratch all that.. just go get Soto...
Maybe they have plans on Kilian
Avoid Roki Sasaki, the guy is always getting injured. Try for Shinnosuke Ogasawara, he wants to come to the MLB next season. He would be a good addition for the Cubs. 😁
The world is a better place when the Cubs are contending how i wish that were so....sigh
No thank you - I don't want to pay for a closesr, to variable. I would rather get a really good set up dude or two, and stud pitcher and at least a back up catcher (possible a starter) and back up third bagger. I want to keep Belli, when healthy, he is worth more then what ever they are paying him.
I want roki and Vanddy jr
WHY in the living hell would you trade Hoerner???? He grinds, he hustles, he gives 110% every damn day.
Who do you think they will release from 40 man if they add Neely and/or Caissie?
Neris
Besides the Cubs shooting themselves in their own foot..The last 6 games the Umps are shooting them in the foot also..Watched a video here,, it showed in the Cubs last 6 games all 79 missed ball strike calls by the Umps..Of those 79 missed calls over 10 of them were not even close..In total 49 of those calls went in favor of the Cubs opponents only 30 went in favor of the Cubs!..Almost seemed a Umps Conspiracy against the Cubs last week.
Belly talks need end signed him for long-term watch him come up big !@@
Still waiting 💀
Bellinger will probably opt out. You take $30 mil and much less after next season or taking a better guaranteed deal for less for more years. No reason to hope he stays.
True, but it depends on how he does these upcoming games. If he doesn't perform well or is injured, he'll definitely take the $ because I don't think other teams will give him an extended contract (at least anything close to what he seems to want).
He won’t opt out
@@brianchappell4054 Money is nice, but I feel like an accomplished player like him would want to be a part of another ring. I don’t know if opting in gets him that.
The Cubs need to get Vlad Guerrero, they need some power in this lineup
That is if Busch resigns as he was only signed for one year right Matt?
Busch is pre arbitration. He'll make league minimum next year
Matt single-handedly got Neris released 😂
Cubs DFad Neris...Neely has been called up
We all talk about the Cubs extreme lack of hitting!! Extremely lack of situational hitting!! Isn't that coaching, shouldn't that fall at the feet of Counsell!!? 🤔🙄😬
I want a new hitting coach and a new hitting approach for next season
I want a new manager pay his contract and find someone with fire.
Strength and conditioning coach
If you’re a Cubs fan , one rule to remember “Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic “ !
It’s that or drink beer like you come from Milwaukee and it was free !
Soto is going to want Betatani money. Not happening Sam.
Sam DOESN’T CARE about LOW LEVERAGE baseball skillz… Watch the Iowa Cubs for “players to watch”
Watch Swanson warm up swings pointed down at the plate like a golfer. Ever see a golfer practice a swing like a baseball player. Cubs are down with the losers in all hitting categories. May as well try a new hitting coach, hitters are fixed.
It's going to hurt if Bellinger doesn't opt out.
He won’t opt out
Get ready for the pain then.
@@mcnell311lol
@@chrispetryk6079Not with those numbers.
the big question is can the cubs muster enough fortitude to climb up the ladder to mediocrity to win 81 games
Get Juan Soto or go home.
Any one of them that can hit 25-35 points higher than their weight !
Wisdom needs to be off this team...HE SUCKS
do a show called Locked on Bears. This is called Locked on Cubs. Hello.
Locked on cubby bears
Cubs should move out
From Nico Hoerner be another new team
Swanson is terrible, he should be embarrassed his hitting is atrocious ,over paid ,he should take a pay cut ,Trade Suzucki stands and watches pieces right down the middle and please get rid of Wisdom worthless and bring up Owen's Shaw ,get rid of unproductive players.
I want Ross back.
I was a Ross supporter too but that ship has sailed