12-06-2012, 04:37 PM
[quote name='rok' timestamp='1354801833' post='200005']
Everything that the organization has done is the complete opposite of shortsighted. If their goal is to just win 70-80 games by signing mediocre high price FAs then that's a different story, and harkens back to the. 1980-1990s Cubs.
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The shortsighted comment is in regards to TV revenue opportunity which is seen as the most significant revenue stream in sports.
Cubs are putting together one of the least talented teams on the field, tanking seasons, just as TV revenues are expected to explode. Without the full shackles of the Tribune media umbrella directing Cubs to undervalue TV contract, Cubs may miss the boat as ratings will suffer due to 100 loss season(s) and value of contract decreases. Other teams will gain or enhance their revenue advantage over the Cubs making it even more difficult for the Cubs to attract free agents or retain existing talent.
Everything that the organization has done is the complete opposite of shortsighted. If their goal is to just win 70-80 games by signing mediocre high price FAs then that's a different story, and harkens back to the. 1980-1990s Cubs.
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The shortsighted comment is in regards to TV revenue opportunity which is seen as the most significant revenue stream in sports.
Cubs are putting together one of the least talented teams on the field, tanking seasons, just as TV revenues are expected to explode. Without the full shackles of the Tribune media umbrella directing Cubs to undervalue TV contract, Cubs may miss the boat as ratings will suffer due to 100 loss season(s) and value of contract decreases. Other teams will gain or enhance their revenue advantage over the Cubs making it even more difficult for the Cubs to attract free agents or retain existing talent.