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  1. CubinNY
    It could save them millions if the rules get fundamentally changed. That's the upside.
  2. CubinNY
    It will only harden their natural proclivities. Ever since they established ownership they’ve been outspoken about “the right way” to build a team. And behind the scenes they and few others were the push behind the luxury tax stuff. That’s why he’s so adamant about it. The scheme is his baby. They’re a rich kids who grown up to be a rich adults and never had to work a real day their lives. They have a sense of entitlement to do whatever they please. They want praise for turning Wrigleyville into Ricketts World.
  3. CubinNY
    The Athletic gave the Cardinals an F grade for the offseason.
  4. CubinNY
    One also has to look at how much better they were than their peers. I posted it in the Gretzky thread. Jim Brown was so much better than anyone who played contemporary to him that he cannot be touched. Same with Jordan, Gretzky, and Ruth. I don't know about QBs, Marino was great but he played in an era of great QBs. I don't think Brady or Mahomes are special from the standpoint of the position, but they won a lot of big games. When I think of a QB, I think big arm and an accurate passer- Like Jim Kelly or Elway. Peyton Manning was probably the smartest QB, Montana the best under pressure. But the best all time, I don't think there is one single QB that would fit that category.
  5. CubinNY
    I'll root for him b/c he's on the Cubs. But he's kind of an horsefeathers. Probably not that much different than most of them though.
  6. CubinNY
    I don't think Devers is disgruntled. I've also heard that Boston is planning on using Bregman at 2nd. So I don't know, regardless, they aren't going to go after Devers now. Maybe if he's available for inflated prices at the ASB and Shaw isn't cutting it. But Devers is kind of a butcher in the field, anyway.
  7. CubinNY
    The six million dollar man. We can rebuild him, make him stronger, faster...
  8. CubinNY
    He's not playing 3rd
  9. CubinNY
    Given the team structure, the bench is a little less relevant. The bench is in Iowa for any player who will go on the IL for a longer term.
  10. CubinNY
    I've never heard of Eli Smith, was he good?
  11. CubinNY
    The Ricketts have another building to renovate or a balloon payment due on one of the properties they already own.
  12. CubinNY
    A far simpler explanation is the looming CBA. I don't think the Ricketts intend to sell the Cubs. They are using the Cubs to finance their extracurricular real estate speculation around Wrigley.
  13. CubinNY
    There was a Mooney article over the weekend saying that Counsell and Suzuki were working on "communication" in spring training. Reading between the lines (not always a good thing to do) suggests that Suzuki is not too happy with his role on the team. He shouldn't be too upset with the way he's played defense out there. Anyway, I found it an interesting read. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6139136/2025/02/15/cubs-craig-counsell-seiya-suzuki-communication-issues/
  14. CubinNY
    He took deferrals from Boston, officer.
  15. CubinNY
    They came in fourth in a four team competition. It wasn’t even a serious offer.
  16. CubinNY
    They lower the AAV and thus count less towards the luxury tax. Cash flow my ass. The Ricketts have a fire house of cashflow.
  17. CubinNY
    Exactly.
  18. CubinNY
    The Cubs have only two players signed past 2026- Dansby and Shota. They could have used deferrals to get Bregman and still stay under the tax. Ricketts is playing the long game and getting ready to go to the mattresses during the next bargaining session. They are more concerned with that then with winning
  19. CubinNY
    Why is he hitting lights?
  20. CubinNY
    Never went to the park in DC, would love to go there. I love the park in Philly. Great site lines. I once saw Eric F'ng Milton almost throw a no-hitter against the Cubs there. I think Corey Patterson had the only hit that day. I absolutely hate Comerica especially compared to old Tiger's Stadium. It's everything Tiger's stadium wasn't and then some. The food is awful you feel like you are sitting a million miles away from the action, a Brutal place. The only good thing is cheap parking if you drive.
  21. CubinNY
    concur.
  22. CubinNY
    speculation. More due to innings than injury
  23. CubinNY
    I'd imagine the plan for Horton is to start but he won't be ready until May and will be on an innings limit. I'd be shocked if they don't hold him back.
  24. CubinNY
    thanks for the history lesson. i did not know he played for the Cubs
  25. CubinNY
    I think Jed has a pre-determined limit where he thinks the value of the player is not there for the money/years and he's not going to go past that. Good for him. It's going to get him another job in baseball some day. But it's not good for the Cubs. One would think they look at value in total. There are pre-arbitration and arbitration guys who they are getting plenty of value out of. They don't need to win or break even on every player. Anyway, that's my take on his behavior.
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