This article was a good reminder of the Astros and how poorly they handled everything. They also got extremely lucky the next year there were no fans in stadiums pretty much.
It’s also super clear that the Cubs will pretty much refuse to pay Correa what he wants. You then factor in what Seager just got paid, and I find it highly unlikely the Cubs pay what will probably be a 320-350M contract.
If I am the Cubs, I sign one or two more decent bats and see what you can do this year with an improved rotation. I wouldn’t be mad at all seeing if Hoerner can hold his own at shortstop for this year. Also, can’t wait to watch Hoerner and Madrigal put the ball in play 90% of their ABS
I believe the Cubs will be competitive this year and fully back in 2023.
On the Cubs, 100% they are not paying that $325 million-plus, so it's probably a moot argument. Go out and get a couple of bats, don't be afraid to pay for them, and try to win a very winnable division. Make another big step in 2023.
You hit the exact point I was thinking about Correa towards the end of the section. For me, I obviously despise that Astros team. But what made it worse was how much of a loser prick he was after the fact. Can't root for that guy. Won't do it.
Stroman is going to be a favorite for newer generation Cubs fans. I think of Cubs pitching staples in my lifetime- Maddux, Wood, Prior, Zambrano, Demptser (kinda), Lester, Arrietta, Hendricks and add Stroman to the list. Easy guy to root for.
Bulls win tonight would make them 20-10 heading into Christmas which is remarkable given the injuries/protocol issues they've faced.
2 years ago I would've assumed that Mac Maclung and Devon Dotson would be the starting back court for a contender.
I am in complete agreement on not signing scumbags. Which is why I would never want that pussy Tom Brady on my team. It is amazing what he got away with. As Andrew said, "To make matters worse, he continued being a smug prick afterward. Hardly offering any apology even after he got off scot-free, he continued making an ass out of himself by acting like a victim even though his culpability in the situation is more than evident"
Totally agree with your view on Correa. But hey - don’t go messing with Bruce Levine 🙂.
That's it. Bruce Levine has my respect at your request for the indefinite future!
This article was a good reminder of the Astros and how poorly they handled everything. They also got extremely lucky the next year there were no fans in stadiums pretty much.
It’s also super clear that the Cubs will pretty much refuse to pay Correa what he wants. You then factor in what Seager just got paid, and I find it highly unlikely the Cubs pay what will probably be a 320-350M contract.
If I am the Cubs, I sign one or two more decent bats and see what you can do this year with an improved rotation. I wouldn’t be mad at all seeing if Hoerner can hold his own at shortstop for this year. Also, can’t wait to watch Hoerner and Madrigal put the ball in play 90% of their ABS
I believe the Cubs will be competitive this year and fully back in 2023.
Man, I could not agree more with all of this.
On the Cubs, 100% they are not paying that $325 million-plus, so it's probably a moot argument. Go out and get a couple of bats, don't be afraid to pay for them, and try to win a very winnable division. Make another big step in 2023.
You hit the exact point I was thinking about Correa towards the end of the section. For me, I obviously despise that Astros team. But what made it worse was how much of a loser prick he was after the fact. Can't root for that guy. Won't do it.
Stroman is going to be a favorite for newer generation Cubs fans. I think of Cubs pitching staples in my lifetime- Maddux, Wood, Prior, Zambrano, Demptser (kinda), Lester, Arrietta, Hendricks and add Stroman to the list. Easy guy to root for.
Bulls win tonight would make them 20-10 heading into Christmas which is remarkable given the injuries/protocol issues they've faced.
2 years ago I would've assumed that Mac Maclung and Devon Dotson would be the starting back court for a contender.
GO BULLS
20-10 and second in the East before Christmas would be the best gift imaginable.
I am in complete agreement on not signing scumbags. Which is why I would never want that pussy Tom Brady on my team. It is amazing what he got away with. As Andrew said, "To make matters worse, he continued being a smug prick afterward. Hardly offering any apology even after he got off scot-free, he continued making an ass out of himself by acting like a victim even though his culpability in the situation is more than evident"
hahahaha