2021 Team

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Oh, but the Cubs can resign just about all these guys as free agents in the off-season. Yup, that’s what’s going to happen

 

Honest question: do you want the Cubs to sign Rizzo to a long-term contract in the off-season?</blockquote>


Depends on the contract. Supposedly he turned down 5 yr and $70 MM offer at start of season. Rumor was he was looking for $100 MM deal. Given his back and slowing bat this season the 5/$70 deal looks about right but could imagine a front loaded 3 year deal to keep the face of the org at Wrigley.
 


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So, okay, there's a lot of context and nuance to consider, plus, you know, 29 other teams. As much as it sucks to admit it, Rizzo's continued decline will likely mean that the fans of whatever team he signs with will come to give him the Heyward treatment long before the contact is up.

 

Today sucks ass for Cubs fans, and the the Ricketts are horrible people who need to be eaten by wolves. But the collapse of Hayward, Rizzo, and Happ (for starters) have made this trade deadline easier to understand.