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       #Post#: 251321--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in '16
   DIR By: Ron
       Date: November 1, 2015, 9:59 pm
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       --- Quote from: Chris27 link ---
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       > The beard is gone.
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       Amazing how much the beard transforms his look. From sweet guy
       to menacing guy.
       #Post#: 251327--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in '16
   DIR By: AndyMacFAIL
       Date: November 1, 2015, 10:24 pm
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       Looking at those two photos of Arietta, I think he needs this:
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       Re: Cubs in '16
   DIR By: OkieCubsFan
       Date: November 2, 2015, 10:00 am
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       --- Quote from: AndyMacFAIL link ---
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       > Looking at those two photos of Arietta, I think he needs this:
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       > Sorry, Arrieta's not a geezer.
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       #Post#: 251390--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in '16
   DIR By: JR
       Date: November 2, 2015, 10:56 am
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       Not sure if this got mentioned . . .
       --- Quote from: Rotoworld ---
       > Alex Gordon - OF - Royals
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       > CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Cubs, White Sox,
       Orioles and Astros "are among teams rumored to have interest" in
       impending free agent Alex Gordon.
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       > Heyman adds that "there will be many more," including the
       Royals, who are interested in retaining Gordon. While Gordon
       likely could get more money on the open market, Heyman says
       "there is reason to hope" if you're Kansas City that the
       outfielder could accept a team-friendly deal to stick around
       since he's done it before. Gordon will turn 32 in February and
       will likely get a 4-5 year contract, according to Heyman.
       --- End Quote ---
       If the Cubs are looking to improve outfield corner defense,
       Gordon would be a nice fit.  If they did make a run at a player
       like Gordon, I'm not sure what that would mean for guys like
       Soler and Schwarber, though.
       It's going to be an interesting offseason to watch for sure.
       #Post#: 251391--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in '16
   DIR By: brjones
       Date: November 2, 2015, 10:58 am
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       If they make a run at Gordon, I think it's a sign that Soler
       will be traded for a pitcher.
       #Post#: 251398--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in '16
   DIR By: CUBluejays
       Date: November 2, 2015, 11:46 am
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       Cubs Transactions
       FA- Cahill, Denofria, Fowler, Haren, Hunter, Jackson, Motte,
       Rodney
       Outrighted and FA- Berry, Herrera
       Outrighted to Iowa- Teagarden (he may still become a FA)
       Bleacher Nation has the 40 man at 29.
       #Post#: 251400--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in '16
   DIR By: CurtOne
       Date: November 2, 2015, 11:53 am
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       Which of those will we try to keep?  I'm guessing Fowler,
       Rodney, maybe Jackson?
       #Post#: 251403--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in '16
   DIR By: JR
       Date: November 2, 2015, 12:08 pm
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       I wonder if Cahill will be looking to find another starting job.
       He seemed to have found a nice niche in the bullpen.  If he's
       willing to be a full time reliever, I can see bringing him back.
       
       #Post#: 251404--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in '16
   DIR By: CurtOne
       Date: November 2, 2015, 12:16 pm
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       Cahill would be one less reliever to trade for or sign FA.  Is
       Cahill smart enough to realize that a MLB reliever is better
       than selling cars?
       #Post#: 251405--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in '16
   DIR By: CUBluejays
       Date: November 2, 2015, 12:38 pm
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       I think Cahill, Jackson, Rodney are the best shots at resigning.
       I'm sure they will make an effort of Fowler, but it sounds like
       they will be below market. Jackson it sounds like they may want
       to have him replace Denofria, but I'm sure he is going to look
       for a starting job.  Rodney as the vet bullpen guy with grit
       would be an upgrade on Motte.
       I would offer Cahill a shot to start in spring training, but let
       him now that the bullpen is likely where he is going to end up.
       If somebody wants to give him a starting job, good luck to them.
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