I remember the 89 cubs having the best record in the NL and the lowest team salary in the NL (and possibly the majors). they did start signing some guys in the 91-93 range, but spending money on Danny Jackson, Dave Smith, Jose Guzman, Greg hibbard and Steve Buechelle just doesn't get anyone worked up. I contend their biggest screw up in the last 25-30 years was not giving Dallas Green and Jim Frey enough time to build the organization.