[jd1020]

I'm not concerned at all. The Cubs are pacing the league while missing their MVP, an entire starting pitching staff that is underperforming and missing a key piece, and missing their closer.

The NL as a whole doesn't mean shit to me. What I'm more concerned about is that Theo ****ed up with 2 big trades to deplete the system that I don't see how they get what they need to compete with any of the 3 monsters in the AL that will make it to the WS.

Theo has been completely stubborn when it comes to trading the guys on the MLB roster even though there's about 2 guys too many. If he doesn't get his head out of his ass and package a Russell, Schwarber, or Happ and target a legit TOR pitcher then not even Machado or Harper will alter their fate when it comes to facing the AL.

Hopefully with Bote emerging out of nowhere will finally give him the confidence to do it. But I won't be at all surprised if he elects to package Bote for some **** like Marcus Stroman to add to the plethora of #3 pitchers on the staff.