JP Hochbaum
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I hate to look past this year but the next 3 year window is quite astounding what we can do. What does the signing do for the Cubs for the next 3 years?
2018:
Lester 27
Chatwood 12
Quintana 8
Hendricks 4.1
Darvish . ~ 25 assumed
2019:
Lester 27
Chatwood 12
Quintana 10 team option
Hendricks Arb
Darvish ~25
2020
Lester 20
Chatwood 13
Quintana 11 team option
Hendricks Arb
Darvish ~ 20
2021
Lester 10
Darvish ~ 20
Through 2020 we have a 5 man rotation set, and it is relatively cheap in big market standards, because of its flexibility.
Lets say Quintana is effective but someone at AAA steps up and deserves a spot. We can shed his contract. Lester should still be a good 2-3 starter up until he costs 20 million in 2020 or 10 million in 2021.
Soon Hendricks hits arbitration and if he continues to pitch as he does his arbitration dollars could get quite high, which means the Cubs could decide not to tender and go with someone cheaper.
Why is this important? Well in 2020 and 2021 is when we have to start offering multi year deals to our young hitters. When that happens we will know who is worth signing long term and who is not worth it and let them walk.
We have a legit amazing 3 year window, and it can be extended if Theo and company can get pitching through the system eventually.
2018:
Lester 27
Chatwood 12
Quintana 8
Hendricks 4.1
Darvish . ~ 25 assumed
2019:
Lester 27
Chatwood 12
Quintana 10 team option
Hendricks Arb
Darvish ~25
2020
Lester 20
Chatwood 13
Quintana 11 team option
Hendricks Arb
Darvish ~ 20
2021
Lester 10
Darvish ~ 20
Through 2020 we have a 5 man rotation set, and it is relatively cheap in big market standards, because of its flexibility.
Lets say Quintana is effective but someone at AAA steps up and deserves a spot. We can shed his contract. Lester should still be a good 2-3 starter up until he costs 20 million in 2020 or 10 million in 2021.
Soon Hendricks hits arbitration and if he continues to pitch as he does his arbitration dollars could get quite high, which means the Cubs could decide not to tender and go with someone cheaper.
Why is this important? Well in 2020 and 2021 is when we have to start offering multi year deals to our young hitters. When that happens we will know who is worth signing long term and who is not worth it and let them walk.
We have a legit amazing 3 year window, and it can be extended if Theo and company can get pitching through the system eventually.