Maybe you're just comparing it the Cubs ability to turn perfectly good lemons into rotten ones? That's not intended to be a slam, but when's the last time the Cubs saw improvement from players they've signed? And in all fairness, the Cards have definitely had their share of bad signings. People seem to remember the drastic turnarounds, but there are none to be seen this season. Jones, Barrett, Lee, Walker (the 04-05 versions), Ramirez, Rusch (in 2004), Neifi (late 2004-early 2005). And that's all in the last two and a half seasons. The Cubs' problem is that they don't know when to let go and quit while they're ahead, while STL does.