Sammy Sofa
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Wait, gooney's not saying what I think he's saying, is he? -
They're taken from Cots. If they're not spot on, they're as good as any other source's. The point surely doesn't change if you tweak the numbers. Really? You'd argue that outside of the pitching that those 2003 and 2004 teams were constructed to win in the long run? The same for 2007 and 2008?
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Then pursue someone other than Epstein. The Red Sox formula for success and creating teams that are continually competitive this past decade was a combination of big spending and smart Moneyball-esque team building and farm development. The Cubs farms system is nowhere near what the Rays' and Twins' are and what the Red Sox' has been (and making it better should obviously be a huge goal, but not at the expense of the Cubs spending like they're a much, much smaller market team than they actual are). The Red Sox' success has been driven almost entirely by their smart Moneyball-esque team building and farm development. More often than not their big spending has been a massive failure -- Lackey, Dice-K, JD Drew, Lugo, etc. It's clear (to me anyway) that Ricketts covets Epstein for the former skill, and not for his history of spending in free agency. Yes, massive failures like Johnny Damon, Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz (yes, I know how they got Ortiz. They still ended up paying him a [expletive]-ton of money) (and yes, I know Epstein wasn't behind all of those signings. The point is that the Red Sox spent big money in addition to their smart player development to get them to where they've been the past decade).
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Only if he's saying that's the only thing needed. The point is that the Cubs are a big market team with big market money and there's little reason they can't do both big spending and smart player development. It shouldn't be an either/or proposition. Under $100 million would have given the Cubs the 13th highest payroll this season. That would only be acceptable if the farm system was a LOT better.
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The Red Sox got more WAR from farm products than any of the playoff teams, including Tampa Bay. I don't think you can assume any one executive will copy an organizaton's success, but I see no reason not to pursue Epstein for that reason. I just think it's dumb to bring in a guy who owes a large part of his success to being able to spend money and then cut him off well below his typical minimum budget for nearly a decade now (during which he's won 2 WS). The Red Sox haven't had a payroll below $100 million since 2001 and haven't had one below $120 million since 2004. If such stipulations were actually the case I'd actually prefer someone who has more experience with an organization that is constrained by budgets. That said, I agree that this type of speculation is mostly B.S..
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Why not? 3 years as an excellent starter in a very hitter's-friendly ballpark. Much less wear and tear on his body than the usual 31-year-old starter due to him having been a reliever.
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Then pursue someone other than Epstein. The Red Sox formula for success and creating teams that are continually competitive this past decade was a combination of big spending and smart Moneyball-esque team building and farm development. The Cubs farms system is nowhere near what the Rays' and Twins' are and what the Red Sox' has been (and making it better should obviously be a huge goal, but not at the expense of the Cubs spending like they're a much, much smaller market team than they actual are).
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Hopefully one of the things holding this up would be Epstein laughing in the face of the Ricketts when they tell him the payroll is capped at $100 million.
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Going to have to print this article out, so I can wipe my ass with it in the AM. :shock: Don't forget to credit @Kapman.
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Bears game 5: Monday, Oct. 10 at DET, MNF on ESPN
Sammy Sofa replied to jersey cubs fan's topic in Other Sports
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Name the first obscure 90's Cub you can think of
Sammy Sofa replied to David's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
[expletive], I MENTIONED HIM ON THE FIRST PAGE. So gimme that ball. -
I've eaten there twice, and both times I had explosive diarrhea afterwards Be honest: you have explosive diarrhea more often than not.
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THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER.
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Yeah, the site seems to be running between "shitty" and "really shitty" more often than not these days.
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I like how Sullivan thought it important to note that the witness was wearing a purple t-shirt, like that had anything to do with anything.
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That is a big fat pile of humiliation. Even da Bum is ashamed for Sullivan.
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For Votto? Possibly Yeah, I'd definitely pause over that one.
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Just stop being such a wimp and hate the team you're supposed to hate.
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WHAT?!?! GET OUTTA TOWN. YOU DON'T SAY.
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You left out a 1.
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You should.
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Damn right.
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Well, that's pretty damn hilarious.
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Root for the AL. Simple.
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Wow, talk about walking a [expletive] tightrope.
