Comments on: Cubs Are Negotiating with Kiko Calero

By: Ace

Ace — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:51:21 +0000

New post on Sheets is up – just for you.

Um, and everyone else.

By: Ace

Ace — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:50:29 +0000

I’ve always hated the “it’s not my money” statement in relation to Cubs spending. It’s not my money either, so let’s just hope they sign every single All-Star, no?

We have to be realistic: this team operates on a budget. And every dollar they spend in the bullpen is a dollar they can’t spend elsewhere. That’s why it matters. Year in and year out the top middle relievers in baseball are guys we’ve never heard of the year before – that’s because if they were effective year after year, they would be top setup men or closers. And if they were even better and more durable, they’d be starters. That’s why you give the young guys the job – and believe me, the Cubs have more than most (aside from Marshall, Gorzelanny and Samardzija, there’s Gray, Caridad, Patton, Stevens, Parker, Maestri, Parisi, Gaub, Cashner, Cales, Schlitter … I could literally go on for quite a while).

As I said in the post, I’d support a Calero signing – though he’s not a sure thing.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:57:44 +0000

“Enough good young relievers” is not a phrase that rings true to me. Since when can you have enough – especially in regards to Calero. I’m for it… and, it’s not my money.

By: Tanner

Tanner — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:22:07 +0000

The move isn’t done yet Kevin. Also, what is up with the Sheets topic? Man, I hope he will be a Cub!

By: Kevin G

Kevin G — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:35:10 +0000

I dont understand why they made this move. They have enough good young relievers. Just wasted money in my opinion.