cubs get Cabrera

[82birds]

The Cubbies did what they had to do to position themselves at or near the top of the division for the next couple years. Cabrera is a nice add, even if he doesn't reach max potential. I'm glad our hand wasn't forced to deplete the farm similarly, but Cabrera should add a little assurance that our position in the Central will be tenuous thru '27.

the Cubs also beefed up their bullpen quite a bit.

[Ozziesfan41]

The Cubbies did what they had to do to position themselves at or near the top of the division for the next couple years. Cabrera is a nice add, even if he doesn't reach max potential. I'm glad our hand wasn't forced to deplete the farm similarly, but Cabrera should add a little assurance that our position in the Central will be tenuous thru '27.

Beyond '27 I like our chances to be very relevant in the division discussion.

I don’t know how a guy who has pitched over 100 innings in the majors once in 5 seasons has a history of injuries and was on the IL twice last season positions them at the top of the central. I think there’s definitely a reason the marlins decided to trade him and it’s not just prospects

[hugeCardfan]

The Cubbies did what they had to do to position themselves at or near the top of the division for the next couple years. Cabrera is a nice add, even if he doesn't reach max potential. I'm glad our hand wasn't forced to deplete the farm similarly, but Cabrera should add a little assurance that our position in the Central will be tenuous thru '27.

Beyond '27 I like our chances to be very relevant in the division discussion.

I don’t know how a guy who has pitched over 100 innings in the majors once in 5 seasons has a history of injuries and was on the IL twice last season positions them at the top of the central. I think there’s definitely a reason the marlins decided to trade him and it’s not just prospects

If they get 100 Cabrera like innings this year, it will be 100 more than they would have without the trade. 130 would even be better for them. The Cubbie rotation was solid last year and adding Steele in July will help further. Next year Cabrera and Steele could be scary. We can all hope for the worst for the Cubbies, but it's usually something in the middle.

[Ozziesfan41]

The Cubbies did what they had to do to position themselves at or near the top of the division for the next couple years. Cabrera is a nice add, even if he doesn't reach max potential. I'm glad our hand wasn't forced to deplete the farm similarly, but Cabrera should add a little assurance that our position in the Central will be tenuous thru '27.

Beyond '27 I like our chances to be very relevant in the division discussion.

I don’t know how a guy who has pitched over 100 innings in the majors once in 5 seasons has a history of injuries and was on the IL twice last season positions them at the top of the central. I think there’s definitely a reason the marlins decided to trade him and it’s not just prospects

If they get 100 Cabrera like innings this year, it will be 100 more than they would have without the trade. 130 would even be better for them. The Cubbie rotation was solid last year and adding Steele in July will help further. Next year Cabrera and Steele could be scary. We can all hope for the worst for the Cubbies, but it's usually something in the middle.

IF. He has a history of shoulder and elbow problems and had a right elbow sprain and discomfort last season. Marlins were smart for dumping him while they could for a good haul

[Alex Reyes Cy Young]

For three years of control, I can't imagine he will come cheap.

That'll be a decent enough rotation (Imanaga, Cabrera, Steele, Taillon) to contend with Milwaukee in the Central, but more of a built-for-162 staff than a postseason one.

I like the way you put that. Tbh they are probably a-ok with that….

[hugeCardfan]

The Cubbies did what they had to do to position themselves at or near the top of the division for the next couple years. Cabrera is a nice add, even if he doesn't reach max potential. I'm glad our hand wasn't forced to deplete the farm similarly, but Cabrera should add a little assurance that our position in the Central will be tenuous thru '27.

Beyond '27 I like our chances to be very relevant in the division discussion.

I don’t know how a guy who has pitched over 100 innings in the majors once in 5 seasons has a history of injuries and was on the IL twice last season positions them at the top of the central. I think there’s definitely a reason the marlins decided to trade him and it’s not just prospects

If they get 100 Cabrera like innings this year, it will be 100 more than they would have without the trade. 130 would even be better for them. The Cubbie rotation was solid last year and adding Steele in July will help further. Next year Cabrera and Steele could be scary. We can all hope for the worst for the Cubbies, but it's usually something in the middle.

IF. He has a history of shoulder and elbow problems and had a right elbow sprain and discomfort last season. Marlins were smart for dumping him while they could for a good haul

Nobody is arguing that he Marlins did OK. The Cubbies needed a boost during a very dull winter and this is that. Sometimes both teams do well in a trade.

[Ozziesfan41]

The Cubbies did what they had to do to position themselves at or near the top of the division for the next couple years. Cabrera is a nice add, even if he doesn't reach max potential. I'm glad our hand wasn't forced to deplete the farm similarly, but Cabrera should add a little assurance that our position in the Central will be tenuous thru '27.

Beyond '27 I like our chances to be very relevant in the division discussion.

I don’t know how a guy who has pitched over 100 innings in the majors once in 5 seasons has a history of injuries and was on the IL twice last season positions them at the top of the central. I think there’s definitely a reason the marlins decided to trade him and it’s not just prospects

If they get 100 Cabrera like innings this year, it will be 100 more than they would have without the trade. 130 would even be better for them. The Cubbie rotation was solid last year and adding Steele in July will help further. Next year Cabrera and Steele could be scary. We can all hope for the worst for the Cubbies, but it's usually something in the middle.

IF. He has a history of shoulder and elbow problems and had a right elbow sprain and discomfort last season. Marlins were smart for dumping him while they could for a good haul

Nobody is arguing that he Marlins did OK. The Cubbies needed a boost during a very dull winter and this is that. Sometimes both teams do well in a trade.

This is true. I just thought them trading a haul for Tucker was a bad idea and now letting him walk then trading a haul for A guy who has an injury issues and is completely unreliable is leading them for a big fall and forced rebuild again which I think is good. I think they would have been better off just signing Valdez for three years he is just as good as Cabrera and way more reliable and consistent

[hugeCardfan]

The Cubbies did what they had to do to position themselves at or near the top of the division for the next couple years. Cabrera is a nice add, even if he doesn't reach max potential. I'm glad our hand wasn't forced to deplete the farm similarly, but Cabrera should add a little assurance that our position in the Central will be tenuous thru '27.

Beyond '27 I like our chances to be very relevant in the division discussion.

I don’t know how a guy who has pitched over 100 innings in the majors once in 5 seasons has a history of injuries and was on the IL twice last season positions them at the top of the central. I think there’s definitely a reason the marlins decided to trade him and it’s not just prospects

If they get 100 Cabrera like innings this year, it will be 100 more than they would have without the trade. 130 would even be better for them. The Cubbie rotation was solid last year and adding Steele in July will help further. Next year Cabrera and Steele could be scary. We can all hope for the worst for the Cubbies, but it's usually something in the middle.

IF. He has a history of shoulder and elbow problems and had a right elbow sprain and discomfort last season. Marlins were smart for dumping him while they could for a good haul

Nobody is arguing that he Marlins did OK. The Cubbies needed a boost during a very dull winter and this is that. Sometimes both teams do well in a trade.

This is true. I just thought them trading a haul for Tucker was a bad idea and now letting him walk then trading a haul for A guy who has an injury issues and is completely unreliable is leading them for a big fall and forced rebuild again which I think is good. I think they would have been better off just signing Valdez for three years he is just as good as Cabrera and way more reliable and consistent

Yebbut, who wants what’s best for the Cubbies?

[Ozziesfan41]

The Cubbies did what they had to do to position themselves at or near the top of the division for the next couple years. Cabrera is a nice add, even if he doesn't reach max potential. I'm glad our hand wasn't forced to deplete the farm similarly, but Cabrera should add a little assurance that our position in the Central will be tenuous thru '27.

Beyond '27 I like our chances to be very relevant in the division discussion.

I don’t know how a guy who has pitched over 100 innings in the majors once in 5 seasons has a history of injuries and was on the IL twice last season positions them at the top of the central. I think there’s definitely a reason the marlins decided to trade him and it’s not just prospects

If they get 100 Cabrera like innings this year, it will be 100 more than they would have without the trade. 130 would even be better for them. The Cubbie rotation was solid last year and adding Steele in July will help further. Next year Cabrera and Steele could be scary. We can all hope for the worst for the Cubbies, but it's usually something in the middle.

IF. He has a history of shoulder and elbow problems and had a right elbow sprain and discomfort last season. Marlins were smart for dumping him while they could for a good haul

Nobody is arguing that he Marlins did OK. The Cubbies needed a boost during a very dull winter and this is that. Sometimes both teams do well in a trade.

This is true. I just thought them trading a haul for Tucker was a bad idea and now letting him walk then trading a haul for A guy who has an injury issues and is completely unreliable is leading them for a big fall and forced rebuild again which I think is good. I think they would have been better off just signing Valdez for three years he is just as good as Cabrera and way more reliable and consistent

Yebbut, who wants what’s best for the Cubbies?

lol this is certainly true