2021 Cubs trade deadline thread

[Diehardfan]

They probably couldn't have done much better trading Joc.

Really. I was never a fan. Hits the occasional HR, strikes out a ton and is an awful defender. For what they saved, they could've just paid Schwarber.

I don't know a thing about Ball but I'll take him sight unseen over Peterson.

 

[CSF77]

Not bad. A bit shocking it triggered this fast but F-it.

 

[CSF77]

Makes you wondwr if Bryant for JD Davis will trigger next. Jed is most likely waiting to see if he returns healthy from the DL before triggering it.

 

[Skittles2100]

Also?, Ball is a stud fielder. This is such a good pickup for us. A gold glove potential 1B who will get on base a ton and hit home runs

 

[Adipost]

The Cubs are going to get more than we expect for Bryant simply because he’s virtually a fit for any contending team. All the bidding will drive up his value...

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1415850362544836610

 

[jts1207]

Also?, Ball is a stud fielder. This is such a good pickup for us. A gold glove potential 1B who will get on base a ton and hit home runs

No he’s not


Ball’s value is entirely wrapped up in his offensive prowess. While he moves well for his size, he’s still a below average runner and inconsistent defender

 

[Adipost]

Jim Bowden had Ball as Atlanta’s most underrated prospect at the beginning of the year...

 

[knoxville7]

The Cubs are going to get more than we expect for Bryant simply because he’s virtually a fit for any contending team. All the bidding will drive up his value...

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1415850362544836610

don’t tell @jts1207 this. He won’t believe you. We are getting a bag of peanuts according to him

 

[Discus fish salesman]

don’t tell @jts1207 this. He won’t believe you. We are getting a bag of peanuts according to him

Not really sure what he was expecting for Joc.

 

[knoxville7]

Not really sure what he was expecting for Joc.

 

[JP Hochbaum]

I also think people need to consider that a lot of minor leaguers have had very slow/bad starts this year because they haven't seen live pitching since 2019. So although his average is low and K's are high, we can expect that he will improve on that over time.

 

[Hawkeye OG]

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Those actually look pretty good

 

[jts1207]

don’t tell @jts1207 this. He won’t believe you. We are getting a bag of peanuts according to him

It’s clear you’re going to celebrate whatever we get. I’ve said we should see something ok for Bryant and Kimbrel. I think you said Ball will be ranked 8-11 in our system…..that’s simply not the case

 

[wonky73]

Joc Pederson the first trade. He didnt last long.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1415833262526697476

 

[DrGonzo]

Season is over for the Cubs and the great sell-off has begun. Might as well bring Ball up for a week or two in September and get a look at what we have.

 

[knoxville7]

It’s clear you’re going to celebrate whatever we get. I’ve said we should see something ok for Bryant and Kimbrel. I think you said Ball will be ranked 8-11 in our system…..that’s simply not the case

wrong. I actually liked your post where you mentioned fielding being an issue for him. I’m well aware of reality.

and how would he not be ranked in the 8-11 range in our system? He’s a 45 grade prospect, I put him where the rest of our 45 grade prospects are. I understand numbers are challenging for you


There’s the list of the cubs top prospects and their grade. Do tell me where a 45 grade prospect would be ranked in our system??

he was the #12 prospect in the braves system. Not sure why it’s so hard to grasp him being in the 8-11 range in the cubs system

 

[jts1207]

wrong. I actually liked your post where you mentioned fielding being an issue for him. I’m well aware of reality.

and how would he not be ranked in the 8-11 range in our system? He’s a 45 grade prospect, I put him where the rest of our 45 grade prospects are. I understand numbers are challenging for you

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There’s the list of the cubs top prospects and their grade. Do tell me where a 45 grade prospect would be ranked in our system??

You’re also going off preseason rankings. He fell off at A ball

 

[knoxville7]

You’re also going off preseason rankings. He fell off at A ball

im going off of the most recent rankings on Fandgraphs. But, I’m guessing your own personal rankings are sooooo much more advanced, right?! So again, tell me where he will be ranked in the cubs system? It’s okay to be wrong, it’s dumb to keep doubling down on it

also, while he’s struggling some this season…his OBP is like .360 still. So when the bat comes around, that OBP will be insanely good.

 

[SilenceS]

No he’s not


Ball’s value is entirely wrapped up in his offensive prowess. While he moves well for his size, he’s still a below average runner and inconsistent defender

Everyone can read mlb.com scouting report on him. lol

 

[SilenceS]

You’re also going off preseason rankings. He fell off at A ball

A 45 grade isnt based off season to season. Its a scouting report on potential. It wouldnt change because of 58 games.