Tenacious D

If this slide continues, it could impact what they are willing to do.

A couple of trades isn’t going to fix this.

I’ll learn when he hits West Michigan.

Barring some collapses, I think our OF for the foreseeable future is already in the organization (and doesn’t include Bigbie or Campos). We may supplement with a part-time corner guy, but I don’t see a big OF acquisition coming.

Rainer is our future SS, not McGonigle, who likely ends up at 2B. Yost is very far away and might eventually push Rainer to 3B. I’d put Bryce in the rare untouchable tier, with Clark and McGonigle.

Regardless of his injury status, I don’t see the Tigers dealing Rainer.

I don’t blame either Boras or Skubal. Don’t have to like it, but both are just doing their jobs.

Take it to the Cubs forum.

Where’s Doug Fister when you need him?

Is Briceno overrated there?

Have to appreciate a kid who is willing to bet on himself.

I think this is a flawed, 85-90 win team that significantly overachieved. I also don’t think they are nearly as bad as they’ve been lately. Im opposed to doing anything foolish, especially for rentals. I hope we make the playoffs, but it’s not worth plugging a few holes at high cost to mortgage our future. Trade from org depth and focus on help that can contribute for a few seasons, at least. The dream scenario would be Steven Kwan and Cade Smith from Cleveland, but I doubt Harris would pay. I’m also not getting hung up on the Skubal window—realistically, ‘27 is when our top prospects are likely to contribute. Hope Skubal is part of that.

With so many potential buyers, it’s hard to speculate what will be enough.

I think we need to prioritize a SP at the deadline. Very concerned with Mize and Flaherty. One could go to the pen if they can’t straighten things out. Pirates are going to score if they decide to move Keller and Bednar. Both are exactly what we need.

Don’t worry—we’ll reset after the All Star break.

So, what’s going on in the minors?

I don’t think he touched the plate.

More of this and we can look at selling.

Has to be.

It’s the complete opposite of the first 80 games or so. Bad starting pitching, poor offense and inconsistent pen. Really hope this is just a slump.

Very sad news. Didn’t realize that Moya was still playing. One time I won’t make fun of McCosky for an old friend update.

That’s odd

Good news is that at 36 pitches through 3 innings, we’re on pace to run Skenes after the 9th.

Flaherty needs to be a reliever. Has swing and miss stuff for an inning or two.

I’m not convinced we won’t re-sign him. I think he’ll take the highest offer—it could be us. (but don’t role out AZ, either, which is where he grew up). I don’t think we’ll trade him, either. We should be in contention again next season. It’s a shame Jobe got hurt—the two could have been potent together in ‘26. Now we can’t count on Jackson until ‘27.