I'm throwing the Cubs in there as well unless they surprise me. When they signed Craig Counsell, I had visions of them going after all the big name free agents. But, now that the dust has settled, it seems like they really signed Counsell because he has a history of taking teams with low payroll to winning seasons being in the playoff mix. Just like Jerry and The Bulls, I don't really think The Ricketts care about winning another World Series. They care about the overpriced Disney World type corporate cesspool they turned Wrigleyville into and MAGA candidates they have to donate to in 2024.
And, most of the fanbase eats it up. I'm so annoyed how many Cubs fans I see saying we didn't need Ohtani or Yamamoto because they are too expensive. It's freaking Chicago. They should spend with the big boys New York and LA. I get the reservations with Bellinger more, but I still say give him what he wants. The Cubs need to make a splashy signing. I know the farm system is well regarded and stacked at the moment, but it's always risky to bet on the farm.
And, most of the fanbase eats it up. I'm so annoyed how many Cubs fans I see saying we didn't need Ohtani or Yamamoto because they are too expensive. It's freaking Chicago. They should spend with the big boys New York and LA. I get the reservations with Bellinger more, but I still say give him what he wants. The Cubs need to make a splashy signing. I know the farm system is well regarded and stacked at the moment, but it's always risky to bet on the farm.
