Flexibility at the end of the year

[Bull]

 

Ricketts said any additions made in-season would be up to general manager Jim Hendry, whom the owners have had more involved talks with about budget decisions.

 

"All of that stuff is in Jim's court," Ricketts said. "There will be a little more financial flexibility at the end of the season than there has been in years past."

 

I guess this means a big addition at the trade deadline.

 

Muskat

[Guest]

Pujols!

[davell]

He did say that there'd be money for a deadline addition, but it also has to do with attendance up to that point. That said, if we're contending, attendance won't be an issue and if we're not, we'd be trying to sell off Aramis and/or Z or Dempster possibly anyway.

 

The flexibility part though, is most likely to make Pujols and Fielders' ears perk up, as to what we may be able to do over the offseason.

[bannor10]

Year 6 thru 10 is going to be a killer to whatever team that signs Pujols...The best thing for the Cubs might be if the cards resign him to that 10 year deal.. Of course for the 1st 4-5 years watchout

[Jazz]

Year 6 thru 10 is going to be a killer to whatever team that signs Pujols...The best thing for the Cubs might be if the cards resign him to that 10 year deal.. Of course for the 1st 4-5 years watchout

 

Honestly, I think that its worth it. and would it be that crazy to think that Pujols might put up .800+ OPS numbers from age 37-40?

[C.C.]

Year 6 thru 10 is going to be a killer to whatever team that signs Pujols...The best thing for the Cubs might be if the cards resign him to that 10 year deal.. Of course for the 1st 4-5 years watchout

 

Honestly, I think that its worth it. and would it be that crazy to think that Pujols might put up .800+ OPS numbers from age 37-40?

 

If he's healthy enough to play.

[Northside Blues]

I hear that Ted Williams guy aged pretty well.

[Bull]

I hear that Ted Williams guy aged pretty well.

he's a head of most in that category.

[Guest]

he's a head of ...

I see what you did there

[Bull]

he's a head of ...

I see what you did there

I was hoping someone would notice. :)