Idk, i just think 36 million dollars a year is a lot for anyone to be making. Granted, so is 32 million, so I suppose there's not a huge difference. For that much money, the cubs could pick up a solid middle infielder and a couple of stud relief pitchers, or a good lefty starter, which we really need. The thought of Russell in the rotation because he's a lefty is freaking scary.
Not to mention we JUST got Pena. Granted, I would absolutely take Pujols over him, I just think the message that we're sending to him is a little cold hearted. And I know that winning should triumph feelings and what not, but it really seems horrible when you sign someone then a month later start idealizing deals to bring someone else in to replace Pena.
I'm happy we signed Pena. I think a change of scenery could be all he needs to have a good year. But I guess when you weigh more than your batting average, the only place to go is up. Between the talk of Pujols becoming a Cub and Colvin being ready to back him up when he inevitably gets hurt just seems like the wrong message to send, especially because he was just signed.
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