Addison Russell promoted, the gang's basically all here

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Pretty wild that Russell is already with the bigs club now, but I love it. Let the kids all grow into pros together.
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What does that mean for Javy Baez?
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He's gonna be down for awhile fixing his swing. I think he'll come back up around July or so, or be part of a trade package for better relief pitching.
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I agree UOK. I was leading the "Trade Castro" charge before the season, and put Russell at SS and Baez at 2B. However, I think Castro is focused and playing really well, and Baez REALLY needs to shorten up his swing for pro-ball. I can see Baez and maybe Alacantara being packaged to bring in another starting pitcher, or someone else.

All of that being said, the Cubs are playing REALLY well right now, and are a lot of fun to watch for the first time in a long while. I'm not sure who you bring in. The staff is pitching well, the line-up is good. If you could get Cole Hammel or Price for Baez and Alacantara, I think you do it, and replace Hendricks.
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