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There's already been a bevy of articles on Bleacher Report talking about all the Pujols rumors, but most of these are just "it would be so great for the Cubs to get Pujols" rah-rah pieces.
I thought it might be interesting to break down the Cubs current 2012 salary commitments and what that means for how much money they'll have to spend to try and bring Pujols, Prince Fielder or any of the other big free agents out there.
A few caveats:
No. 1 I'm assuming the 2012 payroll will stay pretty close to 2011 - around $130 million
No. 2 I'm assuming the Cubs ...
Hype is a dangerous thing.Nothing good comes from it. Few players in modern sports ever live up to the hype that the media circus can create. Out of these unjust expectations, disappointment looms large.Cubs fans know a lot about the hype process. All of the "This is the Year!" signs cast aside on the streets of Wrigleyville will vouch for this.I'm writing this article to simply clear up the most prevalent myths pertaining to this upcoming Cubs season. These are things that have spread across the Internet or reside with the comic stylings of what they "report" on Comcast Sportsnet. ...
One of the best things about baseball is that it returns every spring. Each team has high hopes when they get to their spring training camp and believe that it may finally be their team's year. Well, "next year" is finally here for the Cubs and spring training is about to start in Mesa, Arizona.Last season, the Chicago Cubs finished the season with a 75-87 record. They finished in fifth place and ended the season 16 games behind the division winner, Cincinnati. Fans everywhere are hoping the 2011 campaign will be completely different.The Cubs made some big splashes this offseason ...
With MLB spring training under way and the North Siders heading south to Mesa, Arizona, it is the perfect time to start thinking about who is going to be in the starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 1st.The Cubs have a few newcomers filling out the roster—let's see if they make the cut to be in the starting nine.Begin Slideshow
Of course, we all know it has been awhile since the Chicago Cubs tasted a World Series victory, although many fans just refer to it as "Back in '08." Just to make sure you're caught up, Henry Ford produced his first Model T the same year the Cubs last won, in 1908.What can the Cubs do to end of of the most scrutinized and devastating losing streaks in sports history? Well, there are many, but here are the five most important steps the Cubs need to take to grasp a World Series title in 2011.Begin Slideshow
At 75-87, the Chicago Cubs gave their fans yet another disappointing season in 2010, as the team continued its long and storied tradition of losing.
The year started out with an ominous beginning, as the volatile Carlos Zambrano and manager Lou Pinella had a well publicized feud over Zambrano’s struggles on the mound.
The team’s struggles continued, as the pitching staff was ineffective and the offense struggled to score runs. Lou Pinella announced his retirement midseason, and the team subsequently traded Derrek Lee to the Braves for prospects.
In hopes of reversing its fortune, the organization was active this offseason by trading for starting ...
The Chicago Cubs are a great team. I may be a big White Sox fan, but I'm no slouch when it comes to knowing baseball. Believe me when I say that the Cubs will be bad next year. Every year it's the same. The Cubs are World Series favorites, they start off hot, but then the second half is filled with losses and they eventually miss the championship series. And, I am very happy. But this article isn't about me. This piece is about the Cubs and their misfortunes. I believe the Cubs have had a good run over the ...
Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals were unable to reach a new contract agreement as the deadline passed with no new deal, making it likely the three-time MVP will test the market after the season. Is it possible the Chicago Cubs are licking their chops and preparing for Pujols?
A source close to the negotiations told ESPN’s Karl Ravech “the biggest issue is not the number of years, but the amount of money the Cardinals offered. St. Louis' offer would place Pujols in baseball’s top 10 in salary, but not in the top five in average annual ...
With the recent report that Albert Pujols will not get his contract terms negotiated before the end of the 2011 MLB season with the St. Louis Cardinals, the rumors will start to swirl where one of the biggest names in baseball will end up.
One of those teams that make sense are the Chicago Cubs...
They have new ownership in the Ricketts family and are looking to make waves with fans because of the "recent" lack of success the franchise has been under. If the owners are looking for more advertising dollars, acquiring the best baseball player currently will be a great ...
The days are up for the St. Louis Cardinals to sign all-world first baseman Albert Pujols, as the player's self-imposed deadline for a contract extension has eclipsed. Pujols appears ready to test the free agent waters.
After years of being massively underpaid, Pujols wants to be shown the money, to the tune of a record breaking 10-year $300 million contract.
With the Cardinals location in a small market and seemingly no way of being able to offer up that size of a contact, it seems very likely “The Machine” will be setting up camp somewhere else next season.
So round up the old ...
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