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So what exactly has Theo Epstein done for the Cubs?
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:08 am
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:08 am
ill hang up and listen
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Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:09 am to alexman
damnit alex, wait until next year
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:11 am to alexman
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So what exactly has Theo Epstein done for the Cubs?
Took the Cubs from a team with a ridculously high payroll with no farm system and shitty record to a team with a moderate payroll (23rd out of 30) with an excellent farm and a shitty record.
They are on the right track.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:11 am to alexman
You will see exactly what he has done for the Cubs in the next year or two.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:15 am to alexman
Building a farm system that was practically nothing
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:18 am to alexman
A farm system chock full of legitimate prospects. 4 of which are, I think, in MLB.com's or BP's top 30. FOUR.
The product on the field will lag behind the depth in the farm system, but that's a hell of a lot better than an enormous payroll full of aging terrible players and no farm system.
This regime has been a huge success.
The product on the field will lag behind the depth in the farm system, but that's a hell of a lot better than an enormous payroll full of aging terrible players and no farm system.
This regime has been a huge success.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:18 am to alexman
rome wasn't built in a day. If you don't understnd that then i think we're at an impass.
But if you're serious then I suggest you check any baseball prospect publications. Compare payrolls of pervious cubs teams that were very bloated to what it is now, and consider average age of teams before and after.
Oh yea and he showed everyone how to game the international signing program with the new CBA.
And he's kind of making it a policy to fleece the rangers every chance he gets. So there is that too.
And he gave us Clark too. I'm sure that wasn't him, but i'd like to get out ahead of it.
But if you're serious then I suggest you check any baseball prospect publications. Compare payrolls of pervious cubs teams that were very bloated to what it is now, and consider average age of teams before and after.
Oh yea and he showed everyone how to game the international signing program with the new CBA.
And he's kind of making it a policy to fleece the rangers every chance he gets. So there is that too.
And he gave us Clark too. I'm sure that wasn't him, but i'd like to get out ahead of it.
This post was edited on 4/10/14 at 10:23 am
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:18 am to alexman
This question will answer itself when you see Javier Baez play.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:21 am to VermilionTiger
Look at what allowed the majority of the Yankee's success:
It was a strong farm system that won those championships, not buying players.
Why is this relevant?
When everyone is buying players, getting high-quality, inexpensive talent through the farm system is the area of opportunity.
His ability to provide proper valuation is his contribution to the cubs.
It was a strong farm system that won those championships, not buying players.
Why is this relevant?
When everyone is buying players, getting high-quality, inexpensive talent through the farm system is the area of opportunity.
His ability to provide proper valuation is his contribution to the cubs.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:21 am to The Sad Banana
And two of those in the top ten.
I am getting antsy. I love this rebuild, but I am clamoring for the day when Bryant and Baez start.
I am getting antsy. I love this rebuild, but I am clamoring for the day when Bryant and Baez start.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:23 am to alexman
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So what exactly has any GM in the history of ever done for the Cubs?
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:24 am to Vicks Kennel Club
to be fair...theo didn't draft javy.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:25 am to Vicks Kennel Club
Bryant is that big mofo from San Diego who was dropping bombs in college?
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:25 am to barry
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So what exactly has any GM in the history of ever done for the Cubs?
surely there was someone in that role when the cubs won back to back world series
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:26 am to hendersonshands
Yeah, the dude who hit more bombs than like every other team.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:26 am to hendersonshands
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Bryant is that big mofo from San Diego who was dropping bombs in college?
Yes and AZ fall league MVP.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:26 am to hendersonshands
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Bryant is that big mofo from San Diego who was dropping bombs in college?
Yea, you can see him here getting wtfpwned by Reds super prospect Stephenson
This post was edited on 4/10/14 at 10:28 am
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:28 am to alexman
6 of the Cubs top 10 prospects have been drafted or acquired by Epstein. He's only been there 2.5 years
kris bryant-draft
albert almora-draft
CJ Edwards- trade
jorge soler- free agent
pierce johnson- draft
aroyds vizcaino- trade
and if you want to look at the next 10
christian villanueva- trade
eloy jimenez- signed
neil ramirez- trade
mike olt- trade
paul blackburn-draft
kyle hendricks- trade
corey black- trade
jacob hanneman- drafted
tyler skulina- draft
gleyber torres- signed
so 16 out of the top 20 prospects for what is ranked one of the top 2-3 in baseball, in only 2.5 years, is pretty good id say.
kris bryant-draft
albert almora-draft
CJ Edwards- trade
jorge soler- free agent
pierce johnson- draft
aroyds vizcaino- trade
and if you want to look at the next 10
christian villanueva- trade
eloy jimenez- signed
neil ramirez- trade
mike olt- trade
paul blackburn-draft
kyle hendricks- trade
corey black- trade
jacob hanneman- drafted
tyler skulina- draft
gleyber torres- signed
so 16 out of the top 20 prospects for what is ranked one of the top 2-3 in baseball, in only 2.5 years, is pretty good id say.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:28 am to barry
Thats not bryant.
ETA: Nevermind, you changed the gif.
ETA: Nevermind, you changed the gif.
This post was edited on 4/10/14 at 10:29 am
Posted on 4/10/14 at 10:28 am to barry
at least he didn't K 5 times in a row (that game i assume)
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