07-24-2009, 06:46 AM
<!--quoteo(post=51545:date=Jul 23 2009, 07:15 PM:name=Oatmealcookie)-->QUOTE (Oatmealcookie @ Jul 23 2009, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->The best thing the cubs can do is stand pat and do their best with what they got. With all the high priced contracts, they are going to have to start relying on low priced rookies in the coming years/ They need to keep as many prospect as they can and try to fill in holes with theyre youth as it develops.
This cubs team has underperformed big time. If they can just start playing close to their potential they can win this division and maybe get on a hot streak in the playoffs.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So the Cubs should wait until they get healthy and start performing to expectations. Why? What should we expect is going to change in the second half of the season?
The team as constructed has a finite window of opportunity to compete. The division is weak and another bat or bullpen arm should put them over the top. They could wait and see if the Cards, Astros or Brewers make changes or put the destiny in their own hands and try to make a couple of moves.
It's only the Cubs money as I understand it they are still a top 3 revenue team so they increase ticket prices again by another 3-8% next year. Unlike small market teams, a big market teams can afford to make mistakes and still survive.
It's been shown, the Cubs do not have the skills to scout, draft and develop their own talent on a regular basis but they do have deep pockets so admit mistakes and trot out another player until they can find someone who can produce.
This cubs team has underperformed big time. If they can just start playing close to their potential they can win this division and maybe get on a hot streak in the playoffs.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So the Cubs should wait until they get healthy and start performing to expectations. Why? What should we expect is going to change in the second half of the season?
The team as constructed has a finite window of opportunity to compete. The division is weak and another bat or bullpen arm should put them over the top. They could wait and see if the Cards, Astros or Brewers make changes or put the destiny in their own hands and try to make a couple of moves.
It's only the Cubs money as I understand it they are still a top 3 revenue team so they increase ticket prices again by another 3-8% next year. Unlike small market teams, a big market teams can afford to make mistakes and still survive.
It's been shown, the Cubs do not have the skills to scout, draft and develop their own talent on a regular basis but they do have deep pockets so admit mistakes and trot out another player until they can find someone who can produce.