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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: Ron
Date: September 30, 2019, 5:51 pm
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Speaking about Ross, Theo said his connection to playwrs,
particularly 2016 team would not be a particular asset (though
not a deyriment). Throughout Theo stressed the need to look
forward, not back, to seek change that will build a new culture.
He als said he places a high value on experience
It did not sound like Ross is anywhere near a favored
candidate.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: craig
Date: September 30, 2019, 5:51 pm
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Ron, I noted with interest how enthusiastic and positive he was
when discussing Castellanos, too. Found it interesting.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: method
Date: September 30, 2019, 5:53 pm
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Send almora to the wsox, I like him! I don't think he recovered
from the ball hitting the little kid.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: method
Date: September 30, 2019, 5:54 pm
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Atleast Theo seems to know Casty is worth keeping... He's
exactly the type of player they need hitting wise.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: Deeg
Date: September 30, 2019, 5:59 pm
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--- Quote from: Ron link ---
>
> I believe Theo said one member the coaching staff eould be
considered for manager, and also that one person on their list
is with a plaoff team.
>
--- End Quote ---
The latter will be Acosta, the former Loretta. Presumably.
As for Castellanos there’s a lot there to like. But I just
don’t see how he and Schwarber fit together long term.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: Bennett
Date: September 30, 2019, 6:12 pm
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--- Quote from: craig link ---
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> That was a really good interview. Theo is really good with
those, and that one may be his best I've ever heard.
>
> After that, I'm more confident than before that Russell is
gone. Theo made a couple of references to "consequences" being
"evident" for not being prepared. I may not remember it
correctly. But I kinda think the only guys who I recall
experiencing evident "consequences" were Russell and Almora, the
two guys who got sent down. Almora was consequences for being
completely unable to hit, but I'm not sure effort or preparation
were at issue. I'm guessing not being prepared and consequences
would seem to have Russell's name on it?
>
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One of Addison Russell's most egregious offenses was missing
signs.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: CurtOne
Date: September 30, 2019, 6:12 pm
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--- Quote from: Bennett link ---
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> Hank White is currently with the Nationals.
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so is Dave Martinez.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: Reb
Date: September 30, 2019, 6:25 pm
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Had an interesting comment about supplementing starting
rotation—-getting younger and a different look (along with the
usual comment about depth). Guessing that might mean Theo
looking for a youngish power pitcher for 2020.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: Deeg
Date: September 30, 2019, 6:35 pm
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I wonder if Dylan Cease is available.
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Re: Cubs in '20
DIR By: Playtwo
Date: September 30, 2019, 6:51 pm
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Theo is a master at those news conferences. He made it clear
that significant changes are needed, but the proof will be in
the pudding. I inferred two things from what I heard. Like
Ron, my sense is that Rossy is far from the preferred candidate.
Secondly, I was struck with Theo praising Contreras and then
immediately talking up the season that Caratini had. I might be
reading too much into it, but I'm sensing that they will be
ready to move Contreras for the right return.
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