12-06-2012, 08:13 PM
Phillies get their cheap CF; wonder if they're going to make a run at Hamilton now.
The Cubs payroll is going to be $75 million this year. There's no reason they can't spend up to $100 million and bring in some average stopgaps on 3- or 4-year deals to make the team somewhat watchable while the minor league system develops. It doesn't have to be an either/or situation.
Strictly my opinion, but Dallas Green had the team on the right track. He got some fairly decent veterans while developing the farm at the same time. I'd take that again in a heartbeat over the current course. The 80s weren't that bad.
The Cubs payroll is going to be $75 million this year. There's no reason they can't spend up to $100 million and bring in some average stopgaps on 3- or 4-year deals to make the team somewhat watchable while the minor league system develops. It doesn't have to be an either/or situation.
Strictly my opinion, but Dallas Green had the team on the right track. He got some fairly decent veterans while developing the farm at the same time. I'd take that again in a heartbeat over the current course. The 80s weren't that bad.