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Cubs sign Stroman

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We literally missed out on every single top starter.

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2 minutes ago, Lou said:

How much did he sign for?

If a lot, the Cubs had to overpay to get him and he's not worth it so Arte made the right decision. If not a lot, he gave the Cubs a discount because he only wanted to play there and the Angels would have had to offer 30 million more so Arte made the right decision. If it's fair, um, he only wanted to play for an east coast team. 

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6 minutes ago, beatlesrule said:

If a lot, the Cubs had to overpay to get him and he's not worth it so Arte made the right decision. If not a lot, he gave the Cubs a discount because he only wanted to play there and the Angels would have had to offer 30 million more so Arte made the right decision. If it's fair, um, he only wanted to play for an east coast team. 

It's those damn Great Lakes teams stealing all the talent

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Really long term deals for pitchers (more than four years) is insane. So many things can go wrong. When a pitcher gets into his thirties he is more at risk injury wise. The more wear and tear, the higher the risk. Stuff wise, velocity usually drops down. How he adapts depends on the individual. Many do figure out new ways to maximize their strengths and compensate for what isn't a strength anymore. Kershaw is a current example. But look at his medical history. 

Better to put money and resources into scouting and development and hope for quality results at lower cost for half a dozen years. Veterans need to be part of the mix of course, but unless the team is a serious championship contender the risk may too severe long term. It's easy to lose rationality and fantasize about one player making a  monumental difference on a flawed team. It excites the fans and raises expectations. 

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1 minute ago, Duren, Duren said:

Really long term deals for pitchers (more than four years) is insane. So many things can go wrong. When a pitcher gets into his thirties he is more at risk injury wise. The more wear and tear, the higher the risk. Stuff wise, velocity usually drops down. How he adapts depends on the individual. Many do figure out new ways to maximize their strengths and compensate for what isn't a strength anymore. Kershaw is a current example. But look at his medical history. 

Better to put money and resources into scouting and development and hope for quality results at lower cost for half a dozen years. Veterans need to be part of the mix of course, but unless the team is a serious championship contender the risk may too severe long term. It's easy to lose rationality and fantasize about one player making a  monumental difference on a flawed team. It excites the fans and raises expectations. 

That's probably true, but you can't win without pitching. 

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16 minutes ago, AngelsFaninGA said:

It's those damn Great Lakes teams stealing all the talent

Central coast team doesn't sound as good. His lifelong dream was to become a Cub. It was on his bucket list. Insert whatever excuse is up next as to why the Angels again missed out on a good SP.

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