Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!

2jakefansinva

By 2jakefansinva,
in Huddle Lounge

Recommended Posts

  • 1 month later...
Zaximus Veteran

Zaximus

Posted
Posted
48 minutes ago, 2jakefansinva said:

The Cubs say HELLO !!!

been a great winter meetings.....

Man, good offseason.  I was a little sad to see Castro go, he's been the only bright spot for a while, and he started tearing it up at the end of last year and handled the move to second like a pro.  Zobrist will bring vet experience though.  But the signing of Heyward is huge.  We need some more "average" hitters and his speed and defense will be nice.  We should re-sign Fowler to stay in center, Heyward right, and trade Soler for some pitching.   Lackey good pick up too.  

  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Zaximus Veteran

Zaximus

Posted
Posted

It's not a bad deal for Heyward, at all guys.  He's super young still, 26.  He's fast and plays Gold Glove defense.  Did you watch us in the playoffs?  We're terrible on defense and terrible at hitting for average.   Heyward brings both and is also young, so he is a vet, but young enough to grow with our young team.   Madden is bringing in guys to add variety to our team.  Heyward and Zobrist bring some vet qualities and more hitting for average.   Money doesn't really matter in the MLB to a point, and we have so much young talent to offset his cost.    

Getting Heyward, Zobrist and Lackey has been great.  If we can get a little more bullpen and maybe another starter it would be amazing, but even without that, we're set.   Heyward/Zobrist/Bryant/Rizzo/Schauber is a sick starting 5.  Good luck MLB.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Zaximus Veteran

Zaximus

Posted
Posted
17 hours ago, pantherphan96 said:

It's a lot of money for a player who hits for a career .270. The Zobrist signing was a good one, and I enjoyed the Lackey signing because it screwed over the Cardinals and that's always funny.

People have to realize that Heyward's MLB journey hasn't been like everyone else.  The hype was so big that they brought him up way too early and then left him there.  He should have spent some time in the minors.  He's only 26  but has been around.  Last season was the beginning of what he can do.   He'll end up hitting for more power too, and they won't be able to pitch around him.   The defense, can't be understated as well.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 3 months later...
Zaximus Veteran

Zaximus

Posted
Posted

This team is killing it right now.   The loss of Kyle sucks but I really think Soler can be a better player long-term anyway (defense is way better).    We're may more disciplined this year, and the additions of Heyward and Zobrist have been money so far.  Getting Fowler back as well.    The amount of walks we're getting when hitting is fantastic.  Every one is hitting, even David Ross.   Pitching has been mostly solid minus one terribad game by Lackey last week (still got the W).  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 3 months later...
Zaximus Veteran

Zaximus

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, 2jakefansinva said:

excitement in Wrigleyville today with the acquisition of Chapman........

Theo is da man !!

I'm mixed.  Not getting the extension hurts, we gave up some pieces.   But if it pans out, who will question it?  Bullpen has been the downfall for most of the season and now our starters are feeling it because of having to go too long in games.   Montgomery and Chapman will help and even old Nathan.    It's time to make a run and stop blowing late game leads.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...