I could swallow the four year contract since there don't appear to be any worthwhile long term options for the Cubs in the next two years. At this point, it's either Alex Gonzalez, an extension for whoever the Cubs sign to a one year deal in the offseason (along with hopes of no regression), or a miracle. There sure as hell isn't anyone in the farm system who is guaranteed to take over at 1B and produce in 2012 and beyond. I like Vitters, but he's not a sure thing. Moreover, this team sure as hell doesn't draft first basemen worth a damn.