The Cubs traded away multiple major league talents a year ago for prospects three to four years away from the majors. They did get good prospects, but they’re four years away. And you don’t think that’s a rebuild because the president didn’t use the word fans don’t want to hear?
The fact that someone did not offer the Cubs as much for Contreras as they hoped to get decides whether or not they’re in a rebuild?
The Cubs determining that the pick they get if he walks is better than what they could’ve traded for means they’re not in a rebuild?
The fact that they haven’t even discussed an extension with him doesn’t indicate to you that they believe it’s a rebuild?
Just look at the proposed lineup that was just posted here: it still includes Morel as if he’s some fabulous All-Star future superstar just because he batted 275 for half a season.
And the ever present Josh Bell. Somehow we have a couple people on this board who believe Josh Bell is the key to a championship team while simultaneously indicating every single team that has ever employed him is willing to give him up and they don’t see the irony in that stance.
Now believe me I’m not getting down on Morel but if anybody thinks morel is a starter on a winning team, you’re stretching it. Compare the talent on teams that are competing for the playoffs right now against the Cubs.
The Cardinals have a ton more talent and as of three days ago they were on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
We’re going to argue that we could be a wildcard team in a league that has three fucking wild cards and that’s a good thing?
You either build a team that contends for a championship or you don’t. that’s all there is to it. contending for middle of the road bullshit does nobody any good.
never said they are going to win the world series but this team as I put it can make the playoffs. You can make the playoffs on the way to waiting for the youngsters to develop in the minors. The Cubs have the money well at least they should field a competitive team.
As much as Rizzo, Bryant and Baez were fan favorites maybe Rizzo would have been worth an extension but Bryant with all the injuries and Baez being a blackhole offensively was the right move to let them go.
The Cubs traded away multiple major league talents a year ago for prospects three to four years away from the majors. They did get good prospects, but they’re four years away. And you don’t think that’s a rebuild because the president didn’t use the word fans don’t want to hear?
The fact that someone did not offer the Cubs as much for Contreras as they hoped to get decides whether or not they’re in a rebuild?
The Cubs determining that the pick they get if he walks is better than what they could’ve traded for means they’re not in a rebuild?
The fact that they haven’t even discussed an extension with him doesn’t indicate to you that they believe it’s a rebuild?
Just look at the proposed lineup that was just posted here: it still includes Morel as if he’s some fabulous All-Star future superstar just because he batted 275 for half a season.
And the ever present Josh Bell. Somehow we have a couple people on this board who believe Josh Bell is the key to a championship team while simultaneously indicating every single team that has ever employed him is willing to give him up and they don’t see the irony in that stance.
Now believe me I’m not getting down on Morel but if anybody thinks morel is a starter on a winning team, you’re stretching it. Compare the talent on teams that are competing for the playoffs right now against the Cubs.
The Cardinals have a ton more talent and as of three days ago they were on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
We’re going to argue that we could be a wildcard team in a league that has three fucking wild cards and that’s a good thing?
You either build a team that contends for a championship or you don’t. that’s all there is to it. contending for middle of the road bullshit does nobody any good.
Why can't you compete while waiting for the youngsters to get ready in the minors? You add a few key offensive additions and sort out the top of the rotation and the rest of the piece would be good for the next few years. Tanking for the top of the draft, especially with the new lottery doesn't guarantee you a top overall pick anymore.
You bring in say a Bell and Correra now you have 2 big bats in the middle of the lineup so offensively. Sort out the top of the rotation you have enough depth to compete.
As for Morel, he is just a placeholder until PCA is ready, and even then why can't he be a super utility on a good team?
At what point do you say we are done with the rebuild? How many more prospects do you need to acquire vs real MLB talent?
As for Josh Bell have a look at the teams that gave up on him and that will answer your own question about him. Pirates who are a perpetual rebuilding team and the Nationals who just traded away a top 5 talent in baseball and are going into a decade-long rebuild. Bell was picked up by whom??? Oh yeah a contender who traded away a 15-year veteran for him.
Not every tank is an Astros tank even now when they have been good for a number of years they are still drafting well. Why can't the Cubs draft well at whatever position they end up in.
No reason not to try and compete while adding good draft picks and making smart trades along the way.
