Cubs announcer Jim Deshaies on ESPN

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Just said the Cubs are in on adding 1-2 SP and are willing to overpay in prospects. Targeting Cabrerra and Alcantra from Miami, Keller from Pittsburgh, Perez from Tampa Bay. Problem they are having is the are currently very few sellers and all the big market teams also want to add SP. he believes it’s a sellers market and any SP will require a 2-1 return. So if the Cardinals want to add they will have to be willing to give a ton

the corollary is what MO should be thinking about
that is, if any team WOULD EVEN WANT any of the Card starters.
relievers yes, starters probably not.

I keep saying the Cardinals should sell early before there are other sellers to compete with and before teams begin to satisfy their demands.

I think that’s a very good call….

Sell who? Players a team would buy are Gray Helsley Donovan Winn Hererra Wetherholt and maybe for Pennie’s on the dollar Gorman or Walker.

Anyone not named Winn, Herrera, wetherholt

[Alex Reyes Cy Young]

Just said the Cubs are in on adding 1-2 SP and are willing to overpay in prospects. Targeting Cabrerra and Alcantra from Miami, Keller from Pittsburgh, Perez from Tampa Bay. Problem they are having is the are currently very few sellers and all the big market teams also want to add SP. he believes it’s a sellers market and any SP will require a 2-1 return. So if the Cardinals want to add they will have to be willing to give a ton

the corollary is what MO should be thinking about
that is, if any team WOULD EVEN WANT any of the Card starters.
relievers yes, starters probably not.

I keep saying the Cardinals should sell early before there are other sellers to compete with and before teams begin to satisfy their demands.

Agreed. Move one starter and one reliever. They can still compete for a playoff spot. While building up their talent base for the future.

[Youboughtit]

Just said the Cubs are in on adding 1-2 SP and are willing to overpay in prospects. Targeting Cabrerra and Alcantra from Miami, Keller from Pittsburgh, Perez from Tampa Bay. Problem they are having is the are currently very few sellers and all the big market teams also want to add SP. he believes it’s a sellers market and any SP will require a 2-1 return. So if the Cardinals want to add they will have to be willing to give a ton

the corollary is what MO should be thinking about
that is, if any team WOULD EVEN WANT any of the Card starters.
relievers yes, starters probably not.

I keep saying the Cardinals should sell early before there are other sellers to compete with and before teams begin to satisfy their demands.

Agreed. Move one starter and one reliever. They can still compete for a playoff spot. While building up their talent base for the future.

Gray Maton and Helsley are the only ones any contender will want. Other would require DFA or selling for Pennie’s on the dollar

[Talkin' Baseball]

Just said the Cubs are in on adding 1-2 SP and are willing to overpay in prospects. Targeting Cabrerra and Alcantra from Miami, Keller from Pittsburgh, Perez from Tampa Bay. Problem they are having is the are currently very few sellers and all the big market teams also want to add SP. he believes it’s a sellers market and any SP will require a 2-1 return. So if the Cardinals want to add they will have to be willing to give a ton

the corollary is what MO should be thinking about
that is, if any team WOULD EVEN WANT any of the Card starters.
relievers yes, starters probably not.

I keep saying the Cardinals should sell early before there are other sellers to compete with and before teams begin to satisfy their demands.

Agreed. Move one starter and one reliever. They can still compete for a playoff spot. While building up their talent base for the future.

Gray Maton and Helsley are the only ones any contender will want. Other would require DFA or selling for Pennie’s on the dollar

I think three weeks time will show otherwise.

[Alex Reyes Cy Young]

Just said the Cubs are in on adding 1-2 SP and are willing to overpay in prospects. Targeting Cabrerra and Alcantra from Miami, Keller from Pittsburgh, Perez from Tampa Bay. Problem they are having is the are currently very few sellers and all the big market teams also want to add SP. he believes it’s a sellers market and any SP will require a 2-1 return. So if the Cardinals want to add they will have to be willing to give a ton

the corollary is what MO should be thinking about
that is, if any team WOULD EVEN WANT any of the Card starters.
relievers yes, starters probably not.

I keep saying the Cardinals should sell early before there are other sellers to compete with and before teams begin to satisfy their demands.

Agreed. Move one starter and one reliever. They can still compete for a playoff spot. While building up their talent base for the future.

Gray Maton and Helsley are the only ones any contender will want. Other would require DFA or selling for Pennie’s on the dollar

Depending on the get, Maton or Helsley are easily moved.

[Goldfan]

That MO is even in these discussions is all you need to know about the state of Cards baseballl

[cardsrmyteam]

Hmm, Moe just thought "whew, that gets me off the hook".

Caption- moe- “alright. Already out of the game. Let’s golf.”

Let's not get Mo too interested in anything other than where he's going to retire and what he's going to do in retirement. Sept. 28 is right around the corner.

[JuanAgosto]

After the past two weeks, this team should be sellers. Look to move Helsley and/or Maton. See what return Nootbaar could bring. If the Dodgers call on Arenado, listen.

See how you can improve the club going forward. This team isn't strong enough to make the playoffs or advance.

[stlbirdlover]

Just said the Cubs are in on adding 1-2 SP and are willing to overpay in prospects. Targeting Cabrerra and Alcantra from Miami, Keller from Pittsburgh, Perez from Tampa Bay. Problem they are having is the are currently very few sellers and all the big market teams also want to add SP. he believes it’s a sellers market and any SP will require a 2-1 return. So if the Cardinals want to add they will have to be willing to give a ton

It's clearly a seller's market. Helsley, Maton and even Matz have inflated values because of it. We now know Fedde and Miko are worthless.
If Mo doesn't get something of decent value back, it's a sin. These FAs aren't coming back, and the team isn't going to the playoffs (and would be 1-10 if they get lucky and do).
If someone makes an offer for Burly, Donny, or even Gorman (unlikely) - and a catcher not named Bernal, they have to listen.
I think Miami is the place to look for trades, as they manufacture pitching (3 of their top 5 prospects are good pitchers).

Burly is 26 and Donny 28 and they're the 2 best hitters on the team and you want to trade them away! NO WAY!

[ClassicO]

Just said the Cubs are in on adding 1-2 SP and are willing to overpay in prospects. Targeting Cabrerra and Alcantra from Miami, Keller from Pittsburgh, Perez from Tampa Bay. Problem they are having is the are currently very few sellers and all the big market teams also want to add SP. he believes it’s a sellers market and any SP will require a 2-1 return. So if the Cardinals want to add they will have to be willing to give a ton

It's clearly a seller's market. Helsley, Maton and even Matz have inflated values because of it. We now know Fedde and Miko are worthless.
If Mo doesn't get something of decent value back, it's a sin. These FAs aren't coming back, and the team isn't going to the playoffs (and would be 1-10 if they get lucky and do).
If someone makes an offer for Burly, Donny, or even Gorman (unlikely) - and a catcher not named Bernal, they have to listen.
I think Miami is the place to look for trades, as they manufacture pitching (3 of their top 5 prospects are good pitchers).

Burly is 26 and Donny 28 and they're the 2 best hitters on the team and you want to trade them away! NO WAY!

I said they had to listen. You can’t improve without risks.

[Youboughtit]

Just said the Cubs are in on adding 1-2 SP and are willing to overpay in prospects. Targeting Cabrerra and Alcantra from Miami, Keller from Pittsburgh, Perez from Tampa Bay. Problem they are having is the are currently very few sellers and all the big market teams also want to add SP. he believes it’s a sellers market and any SP will require a 2-1 return. So if the Cardinals want to add they will have to be willing to give a ton

It's clearly a seller's market. Helsley, Maton and even Matz have inflated values because of it. We now know Fedde and Miko are worthless.
If Mo doesn't get something of decent value back, it's a sin. These FAs aren't coming back, and the team isn't going to the playoffs (and would be 1-10 if they get lucky and do).
If someone makes an offer for Burly, Donny, or even Gorman (unlikely) - and a catcher not named Bernal, they have to listen.
I think Miami is the place to look for trades, as they manufacture pitching (3 of their top 5 prospects are good pitchers).

Burly is 26 and Donny 28 and they're the 2 best hitters on the team and you want to trade them away! NO WAY!

Donovan is going to get $20m per soon. You ready to pay that?

[ScotchMIrish]

Alcantara's last 3 starts 18 runs in 17 innings. I wouldn't be surprised if the Marlins are shopping Edward Cabrera as a package deal with Alcantara to unload Alcantara's contract.

Cabrera's problem has always been bb/9 but his seems to have fixed that this season and isn't a free agent until 2029. He will help a team down the stretch.

Regarding Keller if he goes to a contender he will be a factor. He would help the Cardinals but asking price is likely more than we want to pay.