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Re: Cubs in '19
DIR By: Ron
Date: October 15, 2018, 9:10 am
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The guys at The Athletic had some fun discussing the Cubs'
decisions and moves going forward. At times it's (intentionally)
humorous, at times serious. But I recommend it whether for
genuine value or simple fun. Not surprisingly, I liked Sahadev
Sharma's contributions the best. But I thought Mooney's weren't
bad.
Of particular interest might be the answers to the question of
what four moves (realistic or wildly optimistic) should the Cubs
make to be a "top-level playoff threat." Here is Sharma's
response:
This is probably wildly optimistic in the sense that a couple of
these moves happening are realistic, but all of them? That would
be a grand-slam winter. First of all, go get a veteran backup
catcher who can spell Contreras, who led baseball with 1,109 2/3
innings caught. I think ideally they’d like to get a lefty bat
there, but that may not be possible. I’d say one who has
superior defense and knows how to handle a staff would be a
priority, with René Rivera and Martín Maldonado topping the
list.
After that, go get a left-handed reliever who can share closing
duties with Brandon Morrow. Zach Britton and Andrew Miller are
available via free agency, but they both might have their best
years behind them. I say with a likely shuffling of the offense
coming and trades being made, one of them should be to try and
snag Sean Doolittle from a Washington Nationals team that may be
looking to reload if Bryce Harper walks.
Speaking of Harper, instead of bringing him in the fold, the
Cubs add Manny Machado. (Am I the first to suggest that move?)
Imagine an infield of a healthy Bryant at third, Machado at
shortstop (his defense has been significantly better at that
position with Los Angeles), Báez at second and Rizzo at first.
My lord, that’s scary for the opposition to think about. Then
add in Contreras bouncing back? That’s how you fix an offense.
And looking for a little edge and some depth to the outfield?
This one is a little out there and completely depends on how
much he’s willing to take on a deal, but how about adding Andrew
McCutchen? Sell him on the fact that this team can get him that
ring he craves and start him about 110 times in favorable
matchups. He had a 115 wRC+ in 130 games with the Giants this
year and then in 25 with the Yankees, he posted a 149. If he hit
anything in between there, it would be perfect for the Cubs. He
also has hit .310/.416/.484 at Wrigley Field, so the reporters
who love asking incoming free agents “How excited are you to
play at Wrigley Field?” would have a legit angle.
HTML https://theathletic.com/587544/2018/10/14/cubs-roundtable-four-pressing-questions-for-chicagos-favorite-nl-wild-card-losing-team/?source=dailyemail
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Re: Cubs in '19
DIR By: Bennett
Date: October 15, 2018, 2:47 pm
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Anthony Lapoce will be the new Cubs hitting coach. He was the
hitting coach for the Rangers.
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Re: Cubs in '19
DIR By: Bennett
Date: October 15, 2018, 2:48 pm
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Lapoce bio
HTML http://m.mlb.com/tex/roster/coach/437676/anthony-iapoce
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Re: Cubs in '19
DIR By: Bennett
Date: October 15, 2018, 3:00 pm
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Re: Cubs in '19
DIR By: Bennett
Date: October 15, 2018, 3:02 pm
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Bruce Miles @BruceMiles2112 16m16 minutes ago
Anthony Iapoce is a close associate of former #Cubs hitting
coach John Mallee and is well regarded up and down Cubs
organization.
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Re: Cubs in '19
DIR By: CUBluejays
Date: October 15, 2018, 3:11 pm
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I think Hyde overlapped with him at the Marlins as well.
I'd be scared about Machado at SS, so I guess it would depend on
what the Cubs think about his defense at SS.
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Re: Cubs in '19
DIR By: Bennett
Date: October 15, 2018, 3:12 pm
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Correction: It's Iapoce, not Lapoce
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Re: Cubs in '19
DIR By: method
Date: October 15, 2018, 3:20 pm
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--- Quote from: Bennett link ---
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> Correction: It's Iapoce, not Lapoce
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How does one pronounce that?
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Re: Cubs in '19
DIR By: Playtwo
Date: October 15, 2018, 3:24 pm
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It's pronounced Iapoce.
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Re: Cubs in '19
DIR By: Bennett
Date: October 15, 2018, 3:38 pm
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> How does one pronounce that?
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I was wondering the same thing
Pronunciation:
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