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Post by lu13cubbie on Nov 10, 2023 11:19:59 GMT -5
Jed's made the tough decisions of letting most of the core go. While getting good returns for them.
He hasn't traded the farm for quick fix's, and when he has traded farm hand it's mostly worked out, and not to much over pay.
Now firing Ross ( whom most liked ), to hire Councel.
Now rumors of Ohtani chances.
Kudos Jed. I like the direction of the team right now. A good 40 man with a good farm.
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Post by kfidd on Nov 10, 2023 12:39:17 GMT -5
I like Jed. He’s done a tremendous job of rebuilding the farm system and as you stated, he made the tough decisions with the old 2016 guys that needed to be made. I don’t have a problem with him leading this club. Just like he’s had some big off seasons and moments before, this is another one right here that he can’t muck up though. This organization and its fans are ready for a consistent winner on the field. Make it happen, cap’n.
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Post by batman66 on Nov 10, 2023 14:05:26 GMT -5
I like Jed. He’s done a tremendous job of rebuilding the farm system and as you stated, he made the tough decisions with the old 2016 guys that needed to be made. I don’t have a problem with him leading this club. Just like he’s had some big off seasons and moments before, this is another one right here that he can’t muck up though. This organization and its fans are ready for a consistent winner on the field. Make it happen, cap’n. << This organization and its fans are ready for a consistent winner on the field. Make it happen, cap’n.>> And apparently so is Ricketts , saw a story the other day , forgot what writer it was from but I think it was in one of the Counsell stories and the writer said that he never seen Tom so bummed out and upset as he was when they were in Milwaukee getting beat and knocking them out of the playoffs , so it's clear the guy wants to win. |
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Post by kfidd on Nov 10, 2023 15:09:51 GMT -5
I like Jed. He’s done a tremendous job of rebuilding the farm system and as you stated, he made the tough decisions with the old 2016 guys that needed to be made. I don’t have a problem with him leading this club. Just like he’s had some big off seasons and moments before, this is another one right here that he can’t muck up though. This organization and its fans are ready for a consistent winner on the field. Make it happen, cap’n. << This organization and its fans are ready for a consistent winner on the field. Make it happen, cap’n.>> And apparently so is Ricketts , saw a story the other day , forgot what writer it was from but I think it was in one of the Counsell stories and the writer said that he never seen Tom so bummed out and upset as he was when they were in Milwaukee getting beat and knocking them out of the playoffs , so it's clear the guy wants to win. |
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Post by patriot544 on Nov 10, 2023 17:15:22 GMT -5
He’s like all GMe have made mistakes but overall he has done a tremendous job on building our organization back to being competitive. I do worry his FA mistakes last year will hurt us this year with so much dead money but his positive moves have outweighed his bad moves in my opinion.
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Post by batman66 on Nov 10, 2023 17:38:00 GMT -5
<< This organization and its fans are ready for a consistent winner on the field. Make it happen, cap’n.>> And apparently so is Ricketts , saw a story the other day , forgot what writer it was from but I think it was in one of the Counsell stories and the writer said that he never seen Tom so bummed out and upset as he was when they were in Milwaukee getting beat and knocking them out of the playoffs , so it's clear the guy wants to win. That would be it . |
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Post by trav768 on Nov 10, 2023 18:27:40 GMT -5
I'm starting to like Hoyer each day. excited to see what else offseason brings
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Post by kfidd on Nov 10, 2023 18:27:58 GMT -5
He’s like all GMe have made mistakes but overall he has done a tremendous job on building our organization back to being competitive. I do worry his FA mistakes last year will hurt us this year with so much dead money but his positive moves have outweighed his bad moves in my opinion. The dead money could be relevant, but it would be a shame if it were. Amongst Mancini (7m), Bellinger (5.5m), Barnhart (3.25m), and Boxberger (.8m), the total 2024 deferred payment amount is 16.55. Of that, only Mancini’s and Barnhart’s collective 10.25m counts towards the luxury tax. If Ricketts and Hoyer were to let that impact their offseason plans in any way, shape, or form, I’d be highly disappointed. |
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Post by batman66 on Dec 26, 2023 19:33:31 GMT -5
Has anybody done a well check on Jed's house / office ....starting to get worried.
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Post by lu13cubbie on Dec 27, 2023 8:01:27 GMT -5
Jed's playing the primma donna agent game. Waiting. Good things come to those who wait.
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Post by batman66 on Dec 27, 2023 8:11:49 GMT -5
Jed's playing the primma donna agent game. Waiting. Good things come to those who wait. I sure as hell hope so , but better things come to those who pay what players want. |
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Post by rvn11 on Dec 27, 2023 9:23:59 GMT -5
Jed's playing the primma donna agent game. Waiting. Good things come to those who wait. I sure as hell hope so , but better things come to those who pay what players want. In most years I'd be tempted to agree, and I'm hopeful the Cubs will get the players they have targeted. However, most of the big spending has been done by 1 team. There are maybe 5-6 that have spent 70 million+ over the course of the contracts. There are a lot of teams (Cubs included) that still have a lot of money to spend. A bunch of larger market teams hoping to contend haven't done much: Cubs, Braves, Yankees, Mariners. It's not like years past when free agency got off to a bang and clever teams could wait it out. |
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Post by lu13cubbie on Dec 27, 2023 9:33:39 GMT -5
Jed's playing the primma donna agent game. Waiting. Good things come to those who wait. I sure as hell hope so , but better things come to those who pay what players want. If it was just meeting what Bellinger wants, he would already be a Cub, IMO. The wait is about the agents ego and greed. |
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Dec 27, 2023 10:52:46 GMT -5
We'll see how much appreciation he gets soon. 30 games under .500 (228-258) is nothing to appreciate since Theo left.
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Post by fine09 on Dec 27, 2023 11:45:06 GMT -5
Has anybody done a well check on Jed's house / office ....starting to get worried. I think all of us are a bit on edge with no signings yet. Then again other than missing out on Ohtani (which surprised nobody - but I had high hopes) their "targets we supposedly knew about" are still unsigned. #2 Bellinger, #10 Imanaga, & Rhys Hoskins so hopefully they start the action soon.. |
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Post by batman66 on Dec 27, 2023 12:04:55 GMT -5
I sure as hell hope so , but better things come to those who pay what players want. In most years I'd be tempted to agree, and I'm hopeful the Cubs will get the players they have targeted. However, most of the big spending has been done by 1 team. There are maybe 5-6 that have spent 70 million+ over the course of the contracts. There are a lot of teams (Cubs included) that still have a lot of money to spend. A bunch of larger market teams hoping to contend haven't done much: Cubs, Braves, Yankees, Mariners. It's not like years past when free agency got off to a bang and clever teams could wait it out. I hope waiting pays off , I really do but I'm losing confidence by the day. Braves have done plenty but it's mainly helping other teams clear money because they've flipped or released guys the obtained like Marco Gonzales, Max Stassi, Carpenter, and they've kept two guys Kelenic and Kerr who should help them . Yankees traded for Verdugo , Soto and Grisham but haven't done anything in free agency. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2023 12:44:15 GMT -5
Twitter's crackin me up these past 2 weeks. 😆😆😆
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