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Man Hoystein runs a tight ship. -
I wasn't trying to be snarky before. It's quite apparent that Hoystein and co didn't come into this thing deadest on signing any of the big names. I'm quite curious as to what they do want to do
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The Cubs have put offers for more AAV and less years out there. If Fielder and Pujols would rather more overall money for greater length, and there are teams out there willing to go that far, there's not a whole lot the Cubs can do about it except plan for other directions. Hence my curiosity, lol
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Quite curious as to the plan Theo and co have that doesn't include Pujols/Fielder
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Well damn. I guess 1b is going to get interesting.
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So the Jays GM is being quoted a ton on twitter about how he thinks they're out on Fielder because they won't go more than 5. That could and likely is just posturing but it could also mean someone else is offering 6-7. I can't think of anyone but the Cubs that would actually be doing that. Can the Mariners really go that high?
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Quick thought: if the Marlins do sign Pujols, they're out of the race for any significant pitchers. Seems like the Cubs could try to coerce them to overpay for Garza, assuming their system could.
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If true, that's it. Game over.
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fth?
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If only MacPhail had stayed!
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Huh? He's saying that those teams are not a factor and they would want to opt out after a couple of years so they could sign in those markets. Which is ridiculous because the Cubs have an assload of money to spend and a wide opening at their position. Also, I highly doubt 1B in Boston is gonna open up any time soon.
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Huh?
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Dude don't worry, Berkman is totally gonna hold up. My Cards fan buddy is fine with Berkman, and just wants the Pujols thing to end so they can move on and take care of the middle infield. At which point they can sign Rollins who will also totally hold up.
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Dude don't worry, Berkman is totally gonna hold up.
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Give Carrie time.
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Oh Paul
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If they give him a NTC, I bet it's over.
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Hey man, quit stealing my style.
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Let's say he takes 5/$125 or even 5/$135 and then is a free agent again at 32. If you're the Cubs, do you do that? I would say yes. Sure, 2012 and possibly 2013 would be a waste, but you have him for 2013-2015 when you should, theoretically, be the best team in the division if you account for front office staff and resources. And, you have him playing for another contract and don't have to worry as much about the fatness risk or diminishing athleticism for playing the field risk. That'd be the best possible 1B signing this offseason in my mind. If it looks like his body is going to actually hold up, you can always negotiate an extension as well.
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Plus if that's the market for him, Chicago is easily the most appealing destination besides geographic factors. Same division, biggest media market by far. Also I still can't believe how many reporters and posters here took the Rodrigo Lopez joke seriously.
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That and the reported shrinking market for Fielder give me great hope. Last I checked, the Brewers and Nats were out. The Blue Jays and Mariners were interested. If the Cubs, Mariners, and Jays all made similar offers, I wonder if the fact that the move wouldn't be that far and he'd be playing mostly in parks and against pitchers he's familiar with would give us an edge. One would hope Chicago could edge out a place where it rains all the time and *shudder*... Canada.
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Not this morning! we like guys who say things we like. That's completely irrelevant. I was merely noting that he wasn't in fact reposting something Olney/Rosenthal/Crasnick or anyone else for that matter had already mentioned.
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Heyman also seems convinced the field for Pujols is down to the Cardinals and Marlins.
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Not this morning!
