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Well glad BOS wants to win. I really do blame my dad for making my life harder some days. Hope you fans will be happy with another LOSING season.
 
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im done listening to dumb Cub fans...u guys enjoy losing.
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What because I said we had little chance of getting him because the Red Sox could make a better package makes me dumb and one who enjoys failing? Pfft...
 
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Gonzo would just be awesome but Chris Davis is a good plan B.
 
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Just saw on ESPN that Red Sox will get him. He was the only star id say we had a chance to get and the only star who would have helped us the most.
 

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What because I said we had little chance of getting him because the Red Sox could make a better package makes me dumb and one who enjoys failing? Pfft...
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BOS gave up 1 top spec....they didnt even give up there best 1B spec in Lars. Your telling me that CHC coudlnt give a better package? They could have just to cheap to do so.:shot:
 

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BOS gave up 1 top spec....they didnt even give up there best 1B spec in Lars. Your telling me that CHC coudlnt give a better package? They could have just too cheap to do so.:shot:
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Well glad BOS wants to win. I really do blame my dad for making my life harder some days. Hope you fans will be happy with another LOSING season.
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That's no excuse to come in here and just start flaming everybody..

If you need help with a personal issue.. Just ask one of us we're glad to listen and have a private conversation..
 

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How was acquiring for stars working for us before? Exactly, still no pennant, still now World Championship.
 

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How was acquiring for stars working for us before? Exactly, still no pennant, still now World Championship.
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But have been awfully damn close. What does rebuilding do for us. NOTHING. how many times have u seen teams build on top of building. TEX and SFG it took 50 years to do....Look at BOS,NYY,PHI..they have all won in last 10 years with SPENDING MONEY..CHC in BIG MARKET should spend money.
 

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No, they haven't been close to winning a world series. they haven't even MADE IT THERE since 1945.
 

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No, they haven't been close to winning a world series. they haven't even MADE IT THERE since 1945.
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2003 only 4 outs away. 2007 and 2008 were in playoffs. Thats closer then rebuilding and suxing for next 5 years so MAYBE some guys turn out....
 

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Isnt the idea to get into the playoffs then see what happens? I would rather spend money to build team that can get into playoffs then rebuild to see what MIGHT happen.
 
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Isnt the idea to get into the playoffs then see what happens? I would rather spend money to build team that can get into playoffs then rebuild to see what MIGHT happen.
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Well.. The only way we got to the last two playoffs was spending out of our butt.. Now we're paying for it.

If we can somewhat even out some salaries I'm all for grabbing some FA's but it's just the truth that we can't spend a ton right now.. Maybe Ricketts over-did it buying the Cubs.. at this point who knows..
 

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Cot's Baseball Contracts

Here is the payroll for teams as of right now.....CHC have 103 mil tied up for 2011. with 6 arb guys should be around 120. If we spend like what we should being big market like PHI (146 right now and rumored to get more) or BOS (Will be over 140 mil once trade and FA over) then Cubs should be able to spend over 25 mil. With CHC being a big market team there is NO REASON why we cant spend what these teams do. Also if u look at 2012 we only have 63 mil and 2013 and 2014 we only have 19 mil. FOR A BIG MARKET TEAM TO WIN NEED TO SPEND MONEY. i understand that medium and small market teams have to rebuild. BIG MARKET TEAMS like NYY,BOS,CHI,PHI,LA dont have to.
 
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Cot's Baseball Contracts

Here is the payroll for teams as of right now.....CHC have 103 mil tied up for 2011. with 6 arb guys should be around 120. If we spend like what we should being big market like PHI (146 right now and rumored to get more) or BOS (Will be over 140 mil once trade and FA over) then Cubs should be able to spend over 25 mil. With CHC being a big market team there is NO REASON why we cant spend what these teams do. Also if u look at 2012 we only have 63 mil and 2013 and 2014 we only have 19 mil. FOR A BIG MARKET TEAM TO WIN NEED TO SPEND MONEY. i understand that medium and small market teams have to rebuild. BIG MARKET TEAMS like NYY,BOS,CHI,PHI,LA dont have to.
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thanks for posting the Cot's link.. I was trying to remember where that was yesterday.

Like I said before.. I think we can even out and work around a few salaries and improve some spots.. I think Ricketts wants it down from 144 to about 130 approx.. So there's some room to work with via trades.

I don't see us going out and grabbing a massive Free Agent this offseason. There are some good players that are available at a decent price.
 

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this is a done deal.

they lose vmart and beltre, and add gonzo. not a bad offseason
 

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No, not yet. He's an FA though.

And we're not saying that the Cubs should never spend. Just not THIS offseason.
 
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