tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748335246635491217.post3560398299288520948..comments2023-08-26T08:57:16.428-05:00Comments on Wrigley Roster Jenga: He's Got Two First NamesTony Burbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17916383902665781661noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748335246635491217.post-38262463587980457062016-12-01T09:46:08.686-06:002016-12-01T09:46:08.686-06:00I've always been partial to the homegrowns rat...I've always been partial to the homegrowns rather than free agent signings but here's to hoping he can grow on me like Zobrist and Fowler rather than Heyward or Chapman. My sons and I had a great experience with Albert Almora when he played for Tennessee so we'll be pulling for him.Once a Cubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09335285038636911672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748335246635491217.post-34941022137282248142016-11-30T18:44:20.415-06:002016-11-30T18:44:20.415-06:00Wait, Jon Jay's nickname is "The Federali...Wait, Jon Jay's nickname is "The Federalist"? That's freaking awesome!P-town Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437348006643978055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748335246635491217.post-45649036006565533732016-11-30T15:11:13.904-06:002016-11-30T15:11:13.904-06:00He's cheap for the Cubs. Sure, not bargain bi...He's cheap for the Cubs. Sure, not bargain bin cheap, but not a major commitment either. I suppose I should have better elaborated on this point.Tony Burbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17916383902665781661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748335246635491217.post-19700342771998271332016-11-30T14:57:18.027-06:002016-11-30T14:57:18.027-06:00It was a good deal for the Cubs. Short term commit...It was a good deal for the Cubs. Short term commitment and low annual value. 8 mil is nothing these days. That looks like the going rate for a win. 1 WAR = 8mil according to fangraphs this year. BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748335246635491217.post-13482272418179501272016-11-30T14:34:42.526-06:002016-11-30T14:34:42.526-06:00"Jay provides a cheap...."
8 mil is not..."Jay provides a cheap...."<br /><br />8 mil is not cheap for an average player. I think the Cubs WAY overpaid for him. JediJeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261262040532716901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748335246635491217.post-22786324866505986352016-11-30T14:28:03.270-06:002016-11-30T14:28:03.270-06:00I'm only vaguely familiar with Jay, so I had n...I'm only vaguely familiar with Jay, so I had never heard that nickname before, but it's a great one for sure!shoeboxlegendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642879419337014960noreply@blogger.com