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If cubs get Garza then i want to keep Z for sure...our SP would be good and could compete for division...the i always say once ur in the dance anything can happen
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If cubs get Garza then i want to keep Z for sure...our SP would be good and could compete for division...the i always say once ur in the dance anything can happen
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They may be a big market team but every team has a limit. The Cubs have so many bad long-term deals that they can't spend much in other areas. You make it sound like the Cubs should have a $200 million payroll just because they're in a big market.
You're using W-L as a reputable stat...
Even WHEN he was on a tear at the end of the season, he walked a ton of guys and allowed a lot of hits. His numbers are misleading and he's not worth the money he makes at all. On a playoff team he's their #2-#3 starter, and that's not including his temper tantrums that he always has.
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Garza would want a contract extension which is money the Cubs aren't gonna spend on another pitcher. You really have a terrible perception on how a team needs to be run IMHO.
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Lets see PHI just got ANOTHER ACE but for Cubs to get another pitcher they have to ditch one? Thats why we havent won in 102 years while PHI in the WS 2 of the last 3 years.
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Lets see PHI just got ANOTHER ACE but for Cubs to get another pitcher they have to ditch one? Thats why we havent won in 102 years while PHI in the WS 2 of the last 3 years.
OK, if we're going by this big market-big spender outlook, then if Philadelphia is such a big market, why didn't they re-sign Werth? And why are they looking to SHED some payroll to accommodate Cliff Lee's contract? And why did they heavily backload the deal if they have such a high payroll?
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OK, if we're going by this big market-big spender outlook, then if Philadelphia is such a big market, why didn't they re-sign Werth? And why are they looking to SHED some payroll to accommodate Cliff Lee's contract? And why did they heavily backload the deal if they have such a high payroll?
There Payroll will still be over 160 mil by season start..30 more mil then CHC...they willing to spend to win....
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Spending =/ Winning
The Phillies have also depleted their farm system.
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hell with the farm systems, have an average one, and spend money on the roster would be my preference.
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sure anything can happen, one being facing cliff lee, roy halladay, roy oswalt, cole hammels.
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Farm systems only have potential to truely work for teams like Florida/Tampa/Kansas City/Pittsburgh (small market teams that cannot afford to sign big name free agents) in my opinion.
Those teams must recognize that that's their only true possible way of winning, and the Tampa Bay Rays proved that you can truely accomplish that if you play your cards right.
These days it's too tempting to not unload on your farm system when you have guys like Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, Prince Fielder, etc. being thrown at you.
Those teams must recognize that that's their only true possible way of winning, and the Tampa Bay Rays proved that you can truely accomplish that if you play your cards right.
These days it's too tempting to not unload on your farm system when you have guys like Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, Prince Fielder, etc. being thrown at you.
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So why do the Yankees want Zambrano? Don't they know there are better pitchers (I'm assuming) available?
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Moving Z would be great. If Hendry could get some prospects that the Ray's want and then flip them for Garza it would be a WIN for the Cubs. Cubs would get younger, cheaper and better IMO.
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Yankees won't give us many good prospects out of it.
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Then what they going to give us? Joba the Hut and Jeter? Of course they will gives us prospects, that is the only thing Hendry should want from that old team. Besides Cano, Hughes and maybe Tex I wouldn't want any other player on that roster.
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He said GOOD prospects.
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thank you
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lmao! you guys related to hendry or what?
cubs just going to trade Z and get nothing GOOD in return or for salary relief?
cubs just going to trade Z and get nothing GOOD in return or for salary relief?
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He also said hes retiring when he current contract expires
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About the only the Cubs will get of any value is the relief of 18 mil in payroll for this year and the next.....and that is hoping the Yankees pick up all of his remaining contract. The prospects are simply that....if any prospect in these types of deals ever turn out....consider yourself lucky.
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