Your 2009 Chicago Cubs

[Andy]

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I fail to believe that not a single team would offer him a 2 year contract. There is always a team out there desperate for pitching, even in bad economic times. Why would he accept arbitration after we already said he didn't fit into our plans?
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Because he really wants to be a Cub. That is one reason. He's already has enough money to do whatever he wants. Maybe he justs wants to win a World Series for the Cubs.
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Yeah, but why would he want to put the Cubs in a difficult position? He isn't wanted.
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I'm wondering why he wasn't wanted in the first place. If it's economic, fine. Say that, but don't give us this crap about a multi-year contract and what not.