Craig H Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 The weird thing about the position the Cubs are in is that it feels like there isn't one GM who wants to commit to anything with them. They got totally played last offseason by the Tigers, there was all the weird shit surrounding the deal to send Dempster to Atlanta, they couldn't get Texas to commit to trading Olt and others for Garza until after Garza's next start where he was then injured, etc. Theo is working his ass off to trade Shark and nothing is happening. So what happens in the meanwhile are these lateral moves, which are moves for the sake of making moves. The other problem is that Theo and Jed came in thinking they would have a solid budget to work with, only to later find out they were sold a false bill of goods by Tom Ricketts. Turns out, the Cubs budget is extremely limited and because of the deal to purchase the team from Sam Zell and the Tribune, they're hamstrung from increasing their budget. The fallout from that sale still isn't complete either. It's fucking insane. So for now, unless they can make a sweet trade, which they can't since each GM is seemingly out to make Theo look like a fool, they're limited to one good free agent pickup per season, who is at risk of getting flipped when the team isn't competitive by the All-Star break. It's terribly frustrating and troubling because all the eggs are in the minor league basket. The org is practically betting everything on Baez, Soler, Bryant, and Alcantara being the real deal. All look like sure things, but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muhammedboehm Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 The Rangers used the Rule 5 draft to pluck a currently not playing prospect from the Rockies for 12 grand. His name: Russell Wilson. So the Rangers have the best QB in the state of Texas now, good for them. Johnny is still in College Station for a few more weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tele-Viper Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 $1 billion to bring back baseball to Montreal - $525million for a team and $500 for a downtown stadium http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/feasibility-study-pegs-cost-of-bringing-baseball-back-to-montreal-at-more-than-1-billion/article15912646/ That's probably too much money for MLB to bite and I don't see Montreal putting up that much cash for a stadium either. Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 The Rangers used the Rule 5 draft to pluck a currently not playing prospect from the Rockies for 12 grand. His name: Russell Wilson. So the Rangers have the best QB in the state of Texas now, good for them. Johnny is still in College Station for a few more weeks. Are we really saying the QB that Mizzou hed to 200 yards the week before they allowed over 500 rushing is better then a QB who has led his team to 11-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I think you are all missing the implied joke that they are all better than Tony Romo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 And Matt Schaub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Joba, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 One yeah deal and at least you could say it is a bigger park than Yankee stadium. But I sure am not sad to see him go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Please remove all trampolines from the area in and around Tiger Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 At least Fowler is taking this better than my friend who's a Tiger's fan, who I'm currently hiding sharp objects from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'm more just confused than angry or hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 After Fister was traded, I figured all Tigers fans would just throw the hands up and say fuck it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Joba's signing is just depth. It's not like the Tigers are counting on him to be their stopper. If his name was I dunno, Ryan Webb, would you even bat an eye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Joba's signing is just depth. He's right in the sense that dead weight does help you sink deeper. If depth is the goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 After Fister was traded, I figured all Tigers fans would just throw the hands up and say fuck it. Although I can't find a positive for the Tigers in that deal, it shouldn't cripple the team or anything. They still have a hell of a rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS81177 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The Rockies are giving Boone Logan a 3 year/$14 million deal. I enjoyed Logan but yeah... have fun in Denver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 ...than a New Yorker scorned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Logan is getting $16.5 million So... yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ...than a New Yorker scorned. If that's the daily news, what the hell is the Post going to do to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 They're busy whining about white Santa, so they may not notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Someone needs to hire Beyoncé to represent her interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Royals sign Omar Infante to a 4 year, $30 million deal. Thank the maker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Cubs claimed Liam Hendriks.Whoop-de-doo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterCopperpot Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 The Rockies are giving Boone Logan a 3 year/$14 million deal. I enjoyed Logan but yeah... have fun in Denver My first born child will be throwing with his left arm from the age of 4 months 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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