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boubucarow
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I think this team is closer to repeating last year than competing for the playoffs. I don't think renting Halladay for a year (resigning him will be difficult) and emptying a farm system that finally seems to be producing some good talent is the best way to go. Castro is looking every bit like an All Star shortstop who might be starting for the Cubs by the end of this year. Cashner, Jackson, and Carpenter could all be fighting for positions in the starting rotation in 2011. The way Brett Jackson is described by scouts, he is looking like a solid defensive centerfielder whose potential offensively is somewhere between Mike Cameron and Jim Edmonds. Gaub, Parker, and Stevens could bolster the bullpen this year. Players like Hak-Ju Lee, Junior Lake, Logan Watkins, Ryan Flaherty, DJ LeMahieu, Kyler Burke, Dan Eun Rhee, Chris Huseby, Josh Vitters, Rafael Deolis, etc... all have legit major league potential.
On one hand you could say that with so many players, the Cubs should cash in and try to win now. But with the contracts already on the books, I think the Cubs should concentrate on the period of time when they need to replenish the major league roster and allow the prospects to emerge whenever they prove capable. The Cubs system is probably in the middle of the pack right now but the draft picks and signings over the last couple years have been a significant upgrade and the Cubs should concentrate on continuing on that path. Of course, not all of these players will make it but it seems like the future foundation is solid.
On one hand you could say that with so many players, the Cubs should cash in and try to win now. But with the contracts already on the books, I think the Cubs should concentrate on the period of time when they need to replenish the major league roster and allow the prospects to emerge whenever they prove capable. The Cubs system is probably in the middle of the pack right now but the draft picks and signings over the last couple years have been a significant upgrade and the Cubs should concentrate on continuing on that path. Of course, not all of these players will make it but it seems like the future foundation is solid.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
Yup. He's already said, he isn't signing an extension and is waiting for Free Agency. You know he's gonna command 20-25M per year. There are maybe 4 or 5 teams that can pay that. As a Phillies fan, I can only hope he stays in the American League.
Oh Yes!
Footballguy
st petersburg times
TRADE WINDS: According to an industry source, the Rangers and White Sox have shown interest in CF B.J. Upton, and the Mets and Braves have inquired about All-Star LF Carl Crawford. The Rays have said they're interested in discussing a long-term deal with Crawford, who is eligible to be a free agent after the 2010 season.
TRADE WINDS: According to an industry source, the Rangers and White Sox have shown interest in CF B.J. Upton, and the Mets and Braves have inquired about All-Star LF Carl Crawford. The Rays have said they're interested in discussing a long-term deal with Crawford, who is eligible to be a free agent after the 2010 season.
