Oso planning to go pro
Arenado to the Cubs for Bryant + prospect in the 5-10 range.Who says no?
Why would I carry on an adult conversation with someone with a child's intellect?
I think Bryant will be in the Cubs opening day lineup in 2020. I very much believe he’ll be in another team’s uniform on August 1st.The rumblings of Bryant’s dissatisfaction with the Cubs have been out there for a while. The Cubs know he won’t agree to a new deal unless it was massive, and the Cubs don’t intend to do that. The underlining issue that gets touched on by the media some is that behind the scenes, the Cubs have real debt problems they are trying to work through. It doesn’t mean they couldn’t take on a big Bryant (or someone else) contract, they don’t want to incur the additional luxury tax debt.I still believe the Cubs will be sold in the next 5 years.
Curious why you think the Cubs will be sold? Are you referring to additional debt they took on to fund the renovations?I just don't see a sale happening.
Ricketts Family was never going to be long term owners. Their ownership has always been a real estate and media rights play. They will sell the team and keep a majority stake in MSN, they’ll sell the radio rights. They’ll also be the biggest landlord in Wrigleyville. I’m ultra confident within five years the Cubs will be sold. MSN was the final piece to get established.
Yep. The family has slowly been distancing themselves.
They won a WS, broke a curse, and successfully and tastefully renovated one of the most famous stadiums in the world. I don't disagree with what everyone has said about it being a "short term" business play, but they've managed to accomplish more than many "committed" owners
In a vacuum I like it. As others mentioned, it's all about the finances. Adding Arenado and only giving up Bryant puts them not only well into the luxury but also dangerously close to the second tier luxury threshold, which comes with an even steeper penalty. There's no way this would happen without CO eating at least some portion of it. I tend to think, like Dish said, Bryant will be in the Cubs lineup day one. However, there's so much sentiment coming out that this admin is really set on big changes . Should be an interesting couple fo weeks.
The Reds have signed Pedro Stop. 1 yr/ 1.8 million. Pretty low risk move, even if he never gets back to what he was before. That's a decent price even if he is just a middle innings guy.
Would’ve kept Strop for that money. Bummer. Won’t hear about his hat anymore though which is nice.
One of the best Cubs relievers of all time.
This is an impressive effort.http://signstealingscandal.com/
Huh?
Do some research, Doc. Strop/Cubs All-Time Relief Rankings:WAR: 5.7 (4th)ERA: 2.90 (10th)ERA-: 72 (8th)K%: 28.1% (3rd)AVG: .183 (3rd)
Highest save year 13, last season.
I think that was '18; in '19 he had a very bad year. I think Strop is "one of" the best Cubs relievers ever, but his decline in 2019 was very concerning. He lost 2 MPH on his fastball from 18 to 19, (and is down 5 mph from his peak).I wish him the best of luck. Bruce Levine on The Score called him one of the best clubhouse presences ever.
Highest save year 13, last season. Good middle reliever/set up guy? Yeah at times. All time great? Not close when you have Hall of Famers in front of him.