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Jed when he sees a reliever who throws 90mph
a woman wearing a yellow shirt says i must have you
ALT: a woman wearing a yellow shirt says i must have you
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November 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Jed when he sees a reliever who throws 90mph
Jed Hoyer Me
🤝
Obsessing over signing a
half-dozen shitty relievers
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Obsessing over signing a
half-dozen shitty relievers
The Cubs now have 30 guys on their 40-man roster. For those battling the math, that’s 10 fewer than the maximum. Even after non-tender day, eight teams are at 40 and no one else is at less than 32 (Phillies). Active offseason ahead.
November 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Jed Hoyer Me
🤝
Obsessing over signing a
half-dozen shitty relievers
🤝
Obsessing over signing a
half-dozen shitty relievers
Cubs tried to get Frasso at the 2022 deadline. Wonder if they’ll try to grab him now.
Dodgers will also non-tender RHP Nick Frasso, source tells The Athletic. Ended last season on the 60-day IL.
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Cubs tried to get Frasso at the 2022 deadline. Wonder if they’ll try to grab him now.
Could see Song as a fit if Cubs are looking for a utility/bench+ guy to split time with Shaw but aren't looking to dump Okamoto-level resources into the offense.
Worry the pull-heavy power approach from a lefty won't play at Wrigley, though. Decent option. Wouldn't be top priority. Go get Okamoto.
Worry the pull-heavy power approach from a lefty won't play at Wrigley, though. Decent option. Wouldn't be top priority. Go get Okamoto.
November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Could see Song as a fit if Cubs are looking for a utility/bench+ guy to split time with Shaw but aren't looking to dump Okamoto-level resources into the offense.
Worry the pull-heavy power approach from a lefty won't play at Wrigley, though. Decent option. Wouldn't be top priority. Go get Okamoto.
Worry the pull-heavy power approach from a lefty won't play at Wrigley, though. Decent option. Wouldn't be top priority. Go get Okamoto.
Bold prediction:
We see two surprise NL Central non-tenders today. Andrew Vaughn and Brady Singer.
We see two surprise NL Central non-tenders today. Andrew Vaughn and Brady Singer.
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Bold prediction:
We see two surprise NL Central non-tenders today. Andrew Vaughn and Brady Singer.
We see two surprise NL Central non-tenders today. Andrew Vaughn and Brady Singer.
Refsnyder is good. I'd prefer Austin Hays if the Cubs are looking at that role.
Is OF Rob Refsnyder Going to be a Free Agent Target for the Cubs?
www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2025/11...
www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2025/11...
Is OF Rob Refsnyder Going to be a Free Agent Target for the Cubs? - Bleacher Nation
Is Rob Refsnyder going to be a free agent target of the Chicago Cubs this offseason?
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November 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Refsnyder is good. I'd prefer Austin Hays if the Cubs are looking at that role.
Friend asked me to put together a list of interesting RPs the Cubs could target that I like. He asked for 3 names. Naturally I gave him 7x that.
Legit closer types
Brad Keller
Ryan Helsley
$5-10M guys
Michael Kopech
Kyle Finnegan
Luke Weaver
Gregory Soto
Seranthony Dominguez
Legit closer types
Brad Keller
Ryan Helsley
$5-10M guys
Michael Kopech
Kyle Finnegan
Luke Weaver
Gregory Soto
Seranthony Dominguez
November 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Friend asked me to put together a list of interesting RPs the Cubs could target that I like. He asked for 3 names. Naturally I gave him 7x that.
Legit closer types
Brad Keller
Ryan Helsley
$5-10M guys
Michael Kopech
Kyle Finnegan
Luke Weaver
Gregory Soto
Seranthony Dominguez
Legit closer types
Brad Keller
Ryan Helsley
$5-10M guys
Michael Kopech
Kyle Finnegan
Luke Weaver
Gregory Soto
Seranthony Dominguez
It's probable that King was the most likely of the middle and upper tier of FA starters all along, but with Shōta definitely accepting the QO King absolutely makes the most sense for the Cubs, IMO.
Still think they might prefer to go the trade route, but I think they'll be in heavy on King.
Still think they might prefer to go the trade route, but I think they'll be in heavy on King.
Multiple Reports: Cubs Interested in Free Agent Starter Michael King
www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2025/11...
www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2025/11...
Michael King Among the Cubs Reported Free Agent Targets
Multiple reports indicate that Michael King is a free agent target for the Chicago Cubs.
www.bleachernation.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It's probable that King was the most likely of the middle and upper tier of FA starters all along, but with Shōta definitely accepting the QO King absolutely makes the most sense for the Cubs, IMO.
Still think they might prefer to go the trade route, but I think they'll be in heavy on King.
Still think they might prefer to go the trade route, but I think they'll be in heavy on King.
While I like some of the more traditional buy low types DFA'ed today for the Cubs (Colin Holderman, Dauri Moreta, Jason Foley), the name that really stands out to me is Tyler Mattison.
Big time cut-ride fastball at 94mph. 30% whiff on the pitch. Funky release. Only 26 years old w/ options.
Big time cut-ride fastball at 94mph. 30% whiff on the pitch. Funky release. Only 26 years old w/ options.
November 19, 2025 at 3:20 AM
While I like some of the more traditional buy low types DFA'ed today for the Cubs (Colin Holderman, Dauri Moreta, Jason Foley), the name that really stands out to me is Tyler Mattison.
Big time cut-ride fastball at 94mph. 30% whiff on the pitch. Funky release. Only 26 years old w/ options.
Big time cut-ride fastball at 94mph. 30% whiff on the pitch. Funky release. Only 26 years old w/ options.
Ultimately there's 3 key things on this decision.
1) Shōta at 1/$22M is fine. Solid deal. Not going to hurt you.
2) Don't love how this potentially narrows the path to improve in the rotation.
3) Big ? now is budget. Hoping even offering the QO is Jed telling us it's healthy.
1) Shōta at 1/$22M is fine. Solid deal. Not going to hurt you.
2) Don't love how this potentially narrows the path to improve in the rotation.
3) Big ? now is budget. Hoping even offering the QO is Jed telling us it's healthy.
November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Ultimately there's 3 key things on this decision.
1) Shōta at 1/$22M is fine. Solid deal. Not going to hurt you.
2) Don't love how this potentially narrows the path to improve in the rotation.
3) Big ? now is budget. Hoping even offering the QO is Jed telling us it's healthy.
1) Shōta at 1/$22M is fine. Solid deal. Not going to hurt you.
2) Don't love how this potentially narrows the path to improve in the rotation.
3) Big ? now is budget. Hoping even offering the QO is Jed telling us it's healthy.
There’s really no must adds for me today for the Cubs on rule 5 deadline day.
I see arguments for Pedro Ramirez, James Triantos and Riley Martin. I’m sure at least one will make the cut because of the sheer 40-man space the Cubs have.
But I’m not banging the table for any.
I see arguments for Pedro Ramirez, James Triantos and Riley Martin. I’m sure at least one will make the cut because of the sheer 40-man space the Cubs have.
But I’m not banging the table for any.
November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
There’s really no must adds for me today for the Cubs on rule 5 deadline day.
I see arguments for Pedro Ramirez, James Triantos and Riley Martin. I’m sure at least one will make the cut because of the sheer 40-man space the Cubs have.
But I’m not banging the table for any.
I see arguments for Pedro Ramirez, James Triantos and Riley Martin. I’m sure at least one will make the cut because of the sheer 40-man space the Cubs have.
But I’m not banging the table for any.
Owen Caissie and Jonathon Long for Edward Cabrera seems fair
I don't think they'll be *good* but I think they can be fun, and they're a 1B away (O'Hearn? Trade a pitcher for someone longer-term?) from me really liking their offense
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Owen Caissie and Jonathon Long for Edward Cabrera seems fair
These are the unquestioned goat of the Oreos. @funkycoldluis.bsky.social knows…
oh wow that’s crazy
oreos with bits of
of oreos. in them
Real Bits of Oreos
oreos with bits of
of oreos. in them
Real Bits of Oreos
November 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
These are the unquestioned goat of the Oreos. @funkycoldluis.bsky.social knows…
If the Cubs are looking for a really quality lefty masher and bench OF depth, Austin Hays would be a tremendous fit.
.319/.400/.549 (155 wRC+) vs LHP last year and .282/.340/.479 (124 wRC+) for his career.
.319/.400/.549 (155 wRC+) vs LHP last year and .282/.340/.479 (124 wRC+) for his career.
November 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
If the Cubs are looking for a really quality lefty masher and bench OF depth, Austin Hays would be a tremendous fit.
.319/.400/.549 (155 wRC+) vs LHP last year and .282/.340/.479 (124 wRC+) for his career.
.319/.400/.549 (155 wRC+) vs LHP last year and .282/.340/.479 (124 wRC+) for his career.
One of the low cost relievers I'm going to be hyping this off-season for the Cubs once again is Ryne Stanek.
Think there's a far better reliever in there if he just throws his 98mph fastball less. I call it "The Kyle Finnegan Dilemma."
Scrap the sweeper. More splits. More sliders. Fewer fastballs.
Think there's a far better reliever in there if he just throws his 98mph fastball less. I call it "The Kyle Finnegan Dilemma."
Scrap the sweeper. More splits. More sliders. Fewer fastballs.
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
One of the low cost relievers I'm going to be hyping this off-season for the Cubs once again is Ryne Stanek.
Think there's a far better reliever in there if he just throws his 98mph fastball less. I call it "The Kyle Finnegan Dilemma."
Scrap the sweeper. More splits. More sliders. Fewer fastballs.
Think there's a far better reliever in there if he just throws his 98mph fastball less. I call it "The Kyle Finnegan Dilemma."
Scrap the sweeper. More splits. More sliders. Fewer fastballs.
Seen a lot of "The league figured him out" as a response to this, which I'm not sure I buy. The velo dipped and the command took a step back. When you throw 92 and rely on pristine command, both those things regressing causes a lot of problems.
With Taillon around, Cubs want to bet on someone else
With Taillon around, Cubs want to bet on someone else
I was surprised to see Chicago decline Imanaga's option bc it's not much and their rotation is thin.
I've also been very much the low man on him and he was throwing 90.8 this year with a massive K% drop and he was borderline unpitchable in the final month.
There's a lot happening here.
I've also been very much the low man on him and he was throwing 90.8 this year with a massive K% drop and he was borderline unpitchable in the final month.
There's a lot happening here.
November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Seen a lot of "The league figured him out" as a response to this, which I'm not sure I buy. The velo dipped and the command took a step back. When you throw 92 and rely on pristine command, both those things regressing causes a lot of problems.
With Taillon around, Cubs want to bet on someone else
With Taillon around, Cubs want to bet on someone else
Should the Cubs be the Dodgers? Sure
Are they in real life? No
In the end, the Cubs need to diversify the rotation and having both Shōta and Taillon in it making $18M+ probably doesn't work.
Now Jed should be hammered if they don't add TWO legit rotation pieces, but we're not there yet.
Are they in real life? No
In the end, the Cubs need to diversify the rotation and having both Shōta and Taillon in it making $18M+ probably doesn't work.
Now Jed should be hammered if they don't add TWO legit rotation pieces, but we're not there yet.
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Should the Cubs be the Dodgers? Sure
Are they in real life? No
In the end, the Cubs need to diversify the rotation and having both Shōta and Taillon in it making $18M+ probably doesn't work.
Now Jed should be hammered if they don't add TWO legit rotation pieces, but we're not there yet.
Are they in real life? No
In the end, the Cubs need to diversify the rotation and having both Shōta and Taillon in it making $18M+ probably doesn't work.
Now Jed should be hammered if they don't add TWO legit rotation pieces, but we're not there yet.
You know my sicko mode is elevated when I'm jones-ing for Baseball America to release their minor league free agent list so I can dig through it for potential Cubs bullpen targets.
Send help
Send help
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
You know my sicko mode is elevated when I'm jones-ing for Baseball America to release their minor league free agent list so I can dig through it for potential Cubs bullpen targets.
Send help
Send help
One name I'm watching as Cubs look to beef up bullpen with low cost and MiLB deals?
José Quijada
Pomeranz vibes in that he relies almost entirely on a cut-ride fastball (85+% usage). Bit more velo from Quijada (93-96 mostly). It's a funky release where he hides it well. Candidate to add slider.
José Quijada
Pomeranz vibes in that he relies almost entirely on a cut-ride fastball (85+% usage). Bit more velo from Quijada (93-96 mostly). It's a funky release where he hides it well. Candidate to add slider.
October 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
One name I'm watching as Cubs look to beef up bullpen with low cost and MiLB deals?
José Quijada
Pomeranz vibes in that he relies almost entirely on a cut-ride fastball (85+% usage). Bit more velo from Quijada (93-96 mostly). It's a funky release where he hides it well. Candidate to add slider.
José Quijada
Pomeranz vibes in that he relies almost entirely on a cut-ride fastball (85+% usage). Bit more velo from Quijada (93-96 mostly). It's a funky release where he hides it well. Candidate to add slider.
I just love the fit here as a 3B/1B/DH/maybe sometimes COF.
Want to dig more on how good the glove is at 3B but it grades out very well in a small-ish sample the last two years.
Would give Cubs another quality bat to mix in and allow Craig to really optimize matchups.
Want to dig more on how good the glove is at 3B but it grades out very well in a small-ish sample the last two years.
Would give Cubs another quality bat to mix in and allow Craig to really optimize matchups.
October 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I just love the fit here as a 3B/1B/DH/maybe sometimes COF.
Want to dig more on how good the glove is at 3B but it grades out very well in a small-ish sample the last two years.
Would give Cubs another quality bat to mix in and allow Craig to really optimize matchups.
Want to dig more on how good the glove is at 3B but it grades out very well in a small-ish sample the last two years.
Would give Cubs another quality bat to mix in and allow Craig to really optimize matchups.
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Just over here thinking about how vritually every national pundit was fawning over the Padres because of their bullpen ... and yet. 💅
October 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Just over here thinking about how vritually every national pundit was fawning over the Padres because of their bullpen ... and yet. 💅
Win more regular season games than the other team with “elite talent?” ✅
Win playoff series against the other team with “elite talent?” Also ✅
Win playoff series against the other team with “elite talent?” Also ✅
You can build a decent team without paying stars, but when you get here and lose because the other team has elite talent, and you shopped at five below, you really can't be all that surprised.
This is the limit of Jed's way.
This is the limit of Jed's way.
October 3, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Win more regular season games than the other team with “elite talent?” ✅
Win playoff series against the other team with “elite talent?” Also ✅
Win playoff series against the other team with “elite talent?” Also ✅
Bluesky exclusive prediction.
Seiya Suzuki absolutely demolishes a Yu Darvish hanging slider/cutter today.
Seiya Suzuki absolutely demolishes a Yu Darvish hanging slider/cutter today.
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Bluesky exclusive prediction.
Seiya Suzuki absolutely demolishes a Yu Darvish hanging slider/cutter today.
Seiya Suzuki absolutely demolishes a Yu Darvish hanging slider/cutter today.
How important is game 1 in the Wild Card Series?
With the new playoff format, in 12 Wild Card Series, the winner of game 1 has won the series all 12 times. Only twice has there even been a game 3 played.
With the new playoff format, in 12 Wild Card Series, the winner of game 1 has won the series all 12 times. Only twice has there even been a game 3 played.
September 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
How important is game 1 in the Wild Card Series?
With the new playoff format, in 12 Wild Card Series, the winner of game 1 has won the series all 12 times. Only twice has there even been a game 3 played.
With the new playoff format, in 12 Wild Card Series, the winner of game 1 has won the series all 12 times. Only twice has there even been a game 3 played.
September 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM