03-02-2023, 06:39 AM
Provides overview of Cubs and points out that Cubs had little choice but to spend in offseason - rating were down 56% and attendance was also taking a hit.
Cubs spent $310 MM in offseason trying to plug significant holes in roster - oh yeah, it’s about sustainability and long term success. Yeah, right. Long term, the Cubs probably would be better off tanking another season or two and learn if changes to MiLB staff can better develop prospects and allow outfield and other key prospects in pipeline to develop/mature.
Ricketts response on why the Astros have strived and Cubs have fallen since their initial rebuilds as absolute BS.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/26/sport...-cubs.html
Cubs spent $310 MM in offseason trying to plug significant holes in roster - oh yeah, it’s about sustainability and long term success. Yeah, right. Long term, the Cubs probably would be better off tanking another season or two and learn if changes to MiLB staff can better develop prospects and allow outfield and other key prospects in pipeline to develop/mature.
Ricketts response on why the Astros have strived and Cubs have fallen since their initial rebuilds as absolute BS.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/26/sport...-cubs.html