Don't get me wrong. I don't want any player at any cost. I want the Cubs to have a plan. I was fully on board when Theo took over because I always was confident he had a plan, and that proved to be the case. I have confidence in Jed (but concerns about the $ he is actually allowed to spend).
If Jed isn't wiling to "get silly" on everybody, I have no issue with that. If they truly believe Taillon is the better pitcher to help win, fine. If they signed him because he cost less, well....
But the point I have been making overall is that while "intelligent spending" makes sense, there's a trade off. Or a limit. They simply can't keep selling fans on nothing more than intelligent spending if not competing. Pittsburgh doesn't spend, so they're intelligent. Who wants that in Chicago?