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       #Post#: 456666--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Hot Stove ‘22
   DIR By: JR
       Date: July 26, 2022, 3:54 pm
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       --- Quote from: Playtwo link ---
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       > Robertson wasn't used to close again today.  He'll soon be
       gone.
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       All in all, a tip of the hat to that guy.  That was definitely a
       bullpen flyer that worked.
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       Re: Hot Stove ‘22
   DIR By: Playtwo
       Date: July 26, 2022, 4:01 pm
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       He took full advantage of the opportunity, that's for sure.
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       Re: Hot Stove ‘22
   DIR By: Reb
       Date: July 26, 2022, 4:02 pm
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       With off days tomorrow and next Monday, Cubs have only 4 games
       remaining until trade deadline—the 4 games in SF starting
       Thursday.
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       Re: Hot Stove ‘22
   DIR By: CUBluejays
       Date: July 26, 2022, 4:05 pm
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       --- Quote from: Ron link ---
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       > Last year I totally understood the decision to trade each of
       the big three Cubs, even if I felt sad about them leaving. I
       seem to feel at least as sad this year about losing Contreras
       and possibly Happ, but I'm less clear about the necessity of
       doing it. I sure as heck hope the Cubs get an awesome return for
       Contreras, and even more so for Happ, given his age and the
       potential he has for being a building piece going forward (with
       another year to reach an extension).
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       I think this puts the nail in the coffin that the Cubs are going
       actively trying to win in 2023.  If the minor leaguers really
       take off maybe 2024, but I really think 2025 is going to be the
       year when they try to actually win.
       Sucks with Ohtani being a free agent after 2023, but the rumor
       is he wants to play for a winner.  The Cubs might have a hard
       time selling that, unless they can get him to buy into being
       Lester 2.0.
       #Post#: 456670--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Hot Stove ‘22
   DIR By: CUBluejays
       Date: July 26, 2022, 4:12 pm
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       According to Rosenthal, the Tigers will listen on Skubal.
       Marlins are willing to listen on any player not named
       Alcanatara.
       #Post#: 456671--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Hot Stove ‘22
   DIR By: Dave23
       Date: July 26, 2022, 4:34 pm
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       Pablo Lopez is probably gone. Jon Berti will likely draw
       interest as well.
       #Post#: 456674--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Hot Stove ‘22
   DIR By: Deeg
       Date: July 26, 2022, 5:55 pm
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       Is there anything the Mets could offer (realistically) for
       Contreras and Robertson as a package that would satisfy you, if
       Alvarez and Baty aren't involved?  One or the other to them,
       maybe, but I don't see both.
       All in all I'd rather see the headliner be with the Padres,
       especially with the possibility of spiking the punch by taking
       Hosmer.  Even without Abrams they just have a lot more
       interesting trade chips.
       #Post#: 456675--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Hot Stove ‘22
   DIR By: Dave23
       Date: July 26, 2022, 6:02 pm
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       --- Quote from: Deeg link ---
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       > Is there anything the Mets could offer (realistically) for
       Contreras and Robertson as a package that would satisfy you, if
       Alvarez and Baty aren't involved?  One or the other to them,
       maybe, but I don't see both.
       >
       > All in all I'd rather see the headliner be with the Padres,
       especially with the possibility of spiking the punch by taking
       Hosmer.  Even without Abrams they just have a lot more
       interesting trade chips.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       No.
       #Post#: 456676--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Hot Stove ‘22
   DIR By: CUBluejays
       Date: July 26, 2022, 6:32 pm
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       Maybe on the Mets. They just don’t match up neatly.
       Astros are also apparently interested in Willson.
       #Post#: 456677--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Hot Stove ‘22
   DIR By: JeffH
       Date: July 26, 2022, 6:56 pm
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       How do we feel about Rowan Wick as a "sell high" candidate?
       So much team control left.  Does he have another level in him?
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