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       #Post#: 463384--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in ‘23
   DIR By: davep
       Date: November 14, 2022, 6:35 pm
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       I would go one step further.  I would like to see a five man
       starter rotation and a four man piggyback rotation.
       The starter would go 5, or max 6 innings, and the piggyback
       would come in for 3 or 4 innings (obviously any or all could be
       taken out early if ineffective on any given day.  the last four
       would serve as long relief, set up men or closer.
       It would have been easier if there were still 14 relievers
       allowed, but I would like to see someone try it.
       #Post#: 463428--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in ‘23
   DIR By: JeffH
       Date: November 15, 2022, 2:07 pm
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       He's a rostered guy.
       #Post#: 463438--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in ‘23
   DIR By: Deeg
       Date: November 15, 2022, 3:45 pm
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       >
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       > He's a rostered guy.
       >
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       Seriously?  Can't imagine they would consider him worthy of a
       40-man spot ahead of some of the names they have.
       #Post#: 463439--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in ‘23
   DIR By: JeffH
       Date: November 15, 2022, 3:47 pm
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       $40 guaranteed over two years for Rizzo.  That's a data point
       for Abreu.
       #Post#: 463440--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in ‘23
   DIR By: JeffH
       Date: November 15, 2022, 3:50 pm
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       --- Quote from: Deeg link ---
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       > Seriously?  Can't imagine they would consider him worthy of a
       40-man spot ahead of some of the names they have.
       >
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       I guess I'm a broken record about this, but you have to minimize
       40-man guys that won't contribute to the team in the upcoming
       year.  Kohl Franklin is more valuable than this guy?  Largely
       irrelevant.
       #Post#: 463442--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in ‘23
   DIR By: Deeg
       Date: November 15, 2022, 3:55 pm
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       --- Quote from: JeffH link ---
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       > I guess I'm a broken record about this, but you have to
       minimize 40-man guys that won't contribute to the team in the
       upcoming year.  Kohl Franklin is more valuable than this guy?
       Largely irrelevant.
       >
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       I'm not sure that even applies here to a 27 year-old who's
       barely had a sip of coffee in the majors.  Maybe their scouts
       love him or something.
       #Post#: 463443--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in ‘23
   DIR By: Deeg
       Date: November 15, 2022, 4:03 pm
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       Return is Alfredo Zarraga.  Don't love that personally, as he
       sounds like a guy with decent upside.
       The end for McKinstry?
       #Post#: 463444--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in ‘23
   DIR By: Ron
       Date: November 15, 2022, 4:10 pm
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       FWIW (not much), Gordon Wittenmyer is predicting the Cubs will
       sign Carlos Carrera and Cody Berringer, but not Koudai Senga.
       Surprising prediction from him on Correa, as cynical as he
       normally is about the Cubs.
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       #Post#: 463445--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in ‘23
   DIR By: Reb
       Date: November 15, 2022, 4:28 pm
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       Jordan Bastian
       @MLBastian
       Mastrobuoni, 27, has three Minor League option years remaining.
       Across Aug/Sep before being promoted to MLB, the lefty-hitting
       utility man hit .349 (1.021 OPS) with 8 HR, 11 2B, 7 SB, 34 R
       and nearly as many BB (20) as K (26) in 38 games (170 PA).
       #Post#: 463447--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Cubs in ‘23
   DIR By: Dave23
       Date: November 15, 2022, 5:01 pm
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       He had a HR spike in ‘22, for whatever reason…maybe the Cubs
       noticed something?
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