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Cubs sign Darvish to a 6 year, $126 million contract.
 
Cubs learned nothing from Alfonso Soriano, so many big expensive contacts on the books for them. Darvish was a stud in 2013, and average since. That being said, there's not a ton of great pitching in this draft class. Darvish, Lynn, and Arrieta rounds it out.
 
Wonder if we see the floodgates open with signings soon or not


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Esteban Loaiza was just arrested for having over 40 lbs of cocaine/heroin. WOW


In his baseball career he made over $43M during a 14 year career.
 
I found it pretty interesting the Cubs passed on the pitcher they know (Arrieta) to sign Darvish.

Traditionally the big names setbthe market then others get slotted and signed. That probably means we need to see Martinez come off the board before much happens.

FWIW I'm still shaking my head at Hosmer balking at 7y/140m.


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tequila4kapp said:
I found it pretty interesting the Cubs passed on the pitcher they know (Arrieta) to sign Darvish.

Traditionally the big names setbthe market then others get slotted and signed. That probably means we need to see Martinez come off the board before much happens.

FWIW I'm still shaking my head at Hosmer balking at 7y/140m.


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They tried to sign arietta. He told them no

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It appears that Goose Gossage and Brian Cashman will not be exchanging Christmas cards this December.
 
St Louis signed Bud Norris, I guess we've got the central locked up :laugh:
 
Fightin' Phillies. Since the Clay Dalrymple days...Curse that Gene Mauch...
 
tequila4kapp said:
I found it pretty interesting the Cubs passed on the pitcher they know (Arrieta) to sign Darvish.

Traditionally the big names setbthe market then others get slotted and signed. That probably means we need to see Martinez come off the board before much happens.

FWIW I'm still shaking my head at Hosmer balking at 7y/140m.


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As a Cubs fan, I think it's a slight upgrade although I think they overpaid. Arrieta's K/9 has declined in the last two years, and I think a lot of people question what kind of stuff he has going forward... that and he also gave up career highs in hits and runs last year, and showed an inability to keep runners on first.

I like Darvish/Chatwood over Arrieta/Lackey
 
rallo said:
As a Cubs fan, I think it's a slight upgrade although I think they overpaid. Arrieta's K/9 has declined in the last two years, and I think a lot of people question what kind of stuff he has going forward... that and he also gave up career highs in hits and runs last year, and showed an inability to keep runners on first.

I like Darvish/Chatwood over Arrieta/Lackey
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I understand what you are saying. But as a Dodgers fan it's hard for me to ever say or think anything good about Darvish.
 
Lol
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Loaiza for the win today!!! Ended the days of free beer in the clubhouse, now he may end the days of transporting kilos of cocaine and heroin. National treasure.


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The ageless wonder
 
rallo said:
As a Cubs fan, I think it's a slight upgrade although I think they overpaid. Arrieta's K/9 has declined in the last two years, and I think a lot of people question what kind of stuff he has going forward... that and he also gave up career highs in hits and runs last year, and showed an inability to keep runners on first.

I like Darvish/Chatwood over Arrieta/Lackey
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Agree with this completely
 
We picked up Jaime Garcia from the Yanks. $8 mill for 1 year seems too steep for a player like him. Hopefully he can perform


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Jaysfan said:
We picked up Jaime Garcia from the Yanks. $8 mill for 1 year seems too steep for a player like him. Hopefully he can perform


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He is great for 4 to 5 innings after that he is a gas can


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Sox made a big free agent signing splash by agreeing to terms with utilityman Eduardo Nunez... :yawn:
 
sposey013168 said:
He is great for 4 to 5 innings after that he is a gas can


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That is not what we need. We need another man like Stroman.


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Eric Hosmer agrees to a contract with the...Padres!! Eight-year deal with an opt-out after five years; financial terms still unknown.
 
If anyone would like a solid veteran player for their church league softball team, the Rays will trade one to you for a KFC family bucket.
 
8 years for Hosmer...yowzers
 
8 year contract for Hosmer is nuts. If it is strictly a player opt out after 5 years, I really don't see him being in a position to want to do that.
 
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Eric Hosmer agrees to a contract with the...Padres!! Eight-year deal with an opt-out after five years; financial terms still unknown.
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Best of luck Eric. I'll always have this to remember you by.

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