Heyward to Cubs

[UndertheHalo]

I stand corrected, Upton and Cespedes seem pretty similar. Tho, as we all know. Upton is a bit younger.

Edited December 11, 2015 by UndertheHalo

[bloodbrother]

Was just about to post this, Upton has the lowest of the 3 at 73%

 

And that is his main area of concern. He has a good approach, doesn't chase pitches outside of the zone....yet he still strikes out at a high rate which means he's simply swinging and missing through pitches in the zone

 

All of these guys have their warts, but I'm leaning towards this team needing Upton more considering he does draw walks and gets on base(something this current roster lacks).

Edited December 11, 2015 by bloodbrother

[bloodbrother]

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick

Jason Heyward deal is for 8 years and $184 million, source confirms.

[Angel Oracle]

If the Cubs get an extra starter, they are the definite WS favorites. 

[Jim]

ive already wrapped a t shirt on my head and put on a really old wife beater shirt.

And ive called the pizza hut to warn them of whats coming to them...for their part in us laying an egg this winter

Ahhhh not Pizza Hut again. I'll be rockin my new skinny arm tat sleeves. Oh, and not on Saturday, I've got a thing.

[WallyWorld]

If they weren't in on Heyward, I don't see why they'd be in on Cespedes/Upton/Gordon. I think we'll see a trade of a SP for a lefty LF, and then the signing of a couple RPs. Offseason over.

[Jay]

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick

Jason Heyward deal is for 8 years and $184 million, source confirms.

 

"source confirms"

 

must be true then.

[tdawg87]

I won't believe it until it is confirmed by nate.

[Docwaukee]

Was just about to post this, Upton has the lowest of the 3 at 73%

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=0&type=5&season=2015&month=0&season1=2015&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=12546,13110,5222

 

check out the outside the zone swing %.  

 

Upton's skill set will age better and he's 2yrs younger.  

[Docwaukee]

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick

Jason Heyward deal is for 8 years and $184 million, source confirms.

gotta believe there is going to be an opt out at 3-4yrs.  

[Angel Oracle]

Cespedes is two years older than Upton, but only has played some 600 MLB games plus the Cuban seasons aren't nearly as grueling.

Both would be a good addition, but I like Cespedes more plus no draft pick lost. 

[bloodbrother]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal

Heyward’s deal with #Cubs includes TWO opt-outs, per @pgammo.

[tomsred]

I won't believe it until it is confirmed by nate.

 

And he won't believe it until you confirm it, it's going to be an even longer off season.

 

(Thank goodness Rosenthal is there to end this.)

Edited December 11, 2015 by tomsred

[nate]

That sounds like a solid plan, right up to the point where the Washington GM has to answer for his team getting beat out by a smaller bid. Natswin.Com will want answers!

 

Something tells me the Agent doesn't care

[ukyah]

****ing epstein and hoyer are going to bring a world series championship to chicago. that team is getting crazy good.

[tomsred]

If the Cubs get an extra starter, they are the definite WS favorites. 

 

They're the New Dodgers, LOL.

[beatlesrule]

He took less than 200 million to go to Chicago. Nothing you can do about a guy taking a discount to play in a specific place but it bothers me that DiGiovanni tweeted we were "never seriously involved"

 

I have no problem with Heyward signing with the Cubs if that's the team he wanted to play for.  I do have a problem with never seriously involved and if that's true, I have no idea what the Angels are trying to accomplish.

 

[Guest]

Cheer up, guys. The Angels will sign him when he turns 35.

[Docwaukee]

Honestly, I'd have been totally ok with that heyward deal.  the cubs have made deals with two guys that I really wanted on this team and done so at a level I'd have been fine with.  bummer for us.  

[Angel Dog and Beer]

Cheer up, guys. The Angels will sign him when he turns 35.

 

I'm holding out for Carlos Beltran to become a FA.

[bloodbrother]

Cubs will have the luxury of having Heyward on a 3yr deal at $23M a year and then once he uses his opt out clause they'll then be in line for the Harper sweepstakes in 2019

[marcosantinia12]

Schwarber or Soler (one of the two in a package) to Cleveland incoming.

I don't think Heaney nets you Soler. Skaggs definitely doesn't. I feel like there is a lot of value in Soler out there, with one example being the Braves who wanted Soler from Chicago for Miller (though i'm sure there were more pieces involved). I think that if the Cubs trade Soler, it will be for a big time pitcher like Carlos Carrasco. Maybe Soler, Hammel, and Almora for Carrasco.

Cubs will then sign Span/Parra to a 3 year deal. Probably Parra (given that they've spent so much $ already). I can see him for 3/23 for a chance to play on that team.

Heyward, Zobrist, Rizzo, Bryant, Schwarber, Russel, Montero, Pitcher, Parra
Arrieta, Lester, Carrasco, Lackey, Hendrick

wow.

I could also see a Schwarber deal instead of Soler, maybe for Salazar. Schwarber and Hammel for Salazar

[halosfan1970]

Honestly, I'd have been totally ok with that heyward deal.  the cubs have made deals with two guys that I really wanted on this team and done so at a level I'd have been fine with.  bummer for us.  

 

Don't you get the feeling that the Mets and the Cubs are "the teams" to play for right now and no amount of reasonable money can change that?

[GrittyVeterans]

I am glad he stayed in the NL. At least the Dodgers will continue to have a tough time making it past the first round

[gotbeer]

I have no problem with Heyward signing with the Cubs if that's the team he wanted to play for.  I do have a problem with never seriously involved and if that's true, I have no idea what the Angels are trying to accomplish.

 

 

I think it went like this.

 

Heywards Agent:  We have a deal for $184 million, and one for $200 million already.

Angels:  We'll offer you $184 million.

Heywards Agent:  No, we already have a deal for $184 million and another for $200 million.

Angels:  So you will take $184 million.

Heywards Agent:  Nevermind, you guys were never in it.