- The A's pulled a shocker today signing Cespedes to a 4 year contract worth $36M. This stunned the Marlins who looked like they were in the drivers seat with the Cubs basically pulling out of the race.
- One source told me the Cubs offered Cespedes a longer deal with less salary. Something like a 7 year deal worth $30-35M.
- The reason the Cubs felt like they were out of the race because the Marlins offered 6 years $35M and I am assuming knowing the A's offer of 4 years $36M was just too much for them.
- The Cubs have now turned all their attention to 19 year old outfielder Jorge Soler. Many feel that the Cubs could pay Soler upwards of $30M over several years which others are unlikely to match. Another reason the Cubs have a leg up is because they signed 2 of his teammates already this offseason.
- Want to know more about Jorge Soler check him out here http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/6880/jorge-soler
Until Next Time...
2 comments:
I COULD SEE THE CUBS PAYING BIG BUCKS FOR PITCHING, NOT FOR ANY OUTFIELDER. THEY ALREADY HAVE ALOT OF THOSE, AND EVEN PLAYERS LIKE VITTERS AND LAHAIR COULD END UP IN THE OUTFIELD.
Wrong. Cubs offered Cespedes $40 million over 6 years. He wanted either a 4 year or 10 year deal and the A's were the first to give him 4. Might want to check your sources.
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