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  1. C.C.
    But the $300 million in debt is spread over many years. The fact remains that our payroll is very reasonable for a big market team. Why would this be bad? If people are willing to spend upwards of $600 - 1 billion, I hardly think a 100-110 million dollar payroll would matter... 100-110 mil. is still a very big payroll for an MLB team, and really it won't be enough to to field a contender in 2008 and especially 2009, assuming Z eventually gets signed. It'll take at least $125M to make a repectable attempt at contention in 2009, and very likely a good deal more than $125M. If I'm a prospective buyer that's the type of crap that would make me walk the asking price down, not up. I don't agree at all that it is likely that it would cost a good deal more than 125 million to contend in 2009. Which is what the Cubs should be spending. Look no futher then Boston spending what 150 million. If the new owners had to raise tickets prices then so be it.
  2. C.C.
    But the $300 million in debt is spread over many years. The fact remains that our payroll is very reasonable for a big market team. Why would this be bad? If people are willing to spend upwards of $600 - 1 billion, I hardly think a 100-110 million dollar payroll would matter...
  3. C.C.
    Yep. Just ask Boston. I swear no matter where I travel (and I travel quite often) I always see Boston hats.
  4. C.C.
    Yeah, that will show him! Just like what we did with Maddux! So the Cubs better off getting into another Kerry Wood situation stuck with a huge contract for a burned out arm for the sake of avoiding another Greg Maddux. Besides, I know Greg Maddux. I've seen Greg Maddux. Zambrano is no Greg Maddux. Greg Maddux was an efficient pitcher who didn't rack up tons of pitches on his arm. (and you didn't have to walk to the mound and make Greg Maddux compose himself everytime a runner got on base. ). The only difference is Zambrano never had surgery nor has he ever been hurt. So you can't compare Wood to Z.
  5. C.C.
    Nothing a little crazy glue won't fix...
  6. C.C.
    YES! Notes from Phil Rogers Cuban can't afford droping a billion on the Cubs. Unless he gets partners. He's worth 2.3 Billion. I can't imagine him cutting his net worth in half.
  7. C.C.
    I'm curious to see what news comes out today. Cubs never stop being a soap opera.
  8. C.C.
    http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/324220,CST-SPT-cubnt03.article He's not even ready for AAA yet. I don't see how he can bitch about being left off the big league roster. If he kicks ass in Iowa then he can bitch, til then he should keep his mouth shut. =D>
  9. C.C.
    Ahhh...The early days.
  10. C.C.
    Sammy, Sammy, Sammy!
  11. C.C.
    Let's get a win under Lou's belt...
  12. C.C.
    Yeah, that will show him! Just like what we did with Maddux!
  13. C.C.
    It wouldn't feel right without one last kick to the gut.
  14. C.C.
    Well whomever buys the Cubs this offseason hopefully will give Zambrano a big fat contract. I have a feeling the talks will be put on hold until the end of the season...
  15. C.C.
    I agree. I'm not sure they are in a postion is dish out contracts if the team is up for sale...
  16. C.C.
    Doesn't sound promising...
  17. C.C.
    Wow. I guess we are in a rush to get the first game under our belts.
  18. C.C.
    HERE COMES THE COMEBACK!
  19. C.C.
    Impressive Bullpen work today.
  20. C.C.
    This game has been pretty boring. Not if you're a Reds fan...
  21. C.C.
    Zambrano, followed by Izturis. followed by Murton.
  22. C.C.
    What else is new...
  23. C.C.
    3K's won't do it for the number 2 hitter.
  24. C.C.
    Z had 5 walks today? Wow, I just realized that.
  25. C.C.
    Here come's the comeback!
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