2Deep

This is important signing for depth. He helps cover outfield and infield in case of any injuries Now let's get a legit 2B and RF

Carlos Rodon is still available. He was a Cy Young Caliber........

Sure.......good players deserve the contracts they get. Sometimes overpaying means the years that are added Sometime overpaying means paying for years and money to certain guys that will make your finances strapped because you will have your own guys you will need to pay as their time comes Sometimes overpaying means that your needs are not worth the contract because you already have a pretty damn good team.............because you may be able to get someone at a better cost who fits your team and where you are better.

LOL.........neither is happening so I'm good.

So much angst here about not signing FA's. I don't know if you all are seeing it but many teams (Mets, Rangers, others) are overpaying for guys. I have no problem with us sitting back and not overpaying, because we don't have the holes that other teams have. As much as we don't want to believe it we truly only have holes in 2 everyday positions (2B, RF). sure we need the following also: RP- But may have addressed with Graveman C- There will be back up catchers, not need to rush and overpay SP- You have Giolitto, Lynn, Cease, Kopech, Kuechel (fwiw).............would love to have a another top tier guy but that can be done through trade before and during season. BTW- Last I checked Rodon hasn't signed anywhere YET Our needs are not drastic. I want this team to spend money but not stupidly...............I want us to be contender for a long time and not be handicapped by dumb contracts. BUT...........continue with your angst and bemoaning ................

Can't SHEETS be ......SCHWARBER? I'm out on Siemien....not sold. I want CASTELLANOS in RF

Why can't we sign Tapera too?

Good article

I think Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers could also be in consideration

It is the right thing to do. Sign him and trade him, and get what you can

I want to have nothing to do with Conforto. Do not like his game at all. All or nothing guy and most of the time its nothing......unless he is having his 2 hot streaks during the year.

That move made no sense

This could very well be. Here's to a healthy season next year and see what this team can do. Also, I know we love Jose but he seemed on fumes and needs to be given more days off with Vaughn playing 1st B and some OF

This is how I saw it but I don't understand why they were worn out. They had plenty of rest and pretty much coasted, but they looked tired. I did not understand this.

On to the off season....... Let's get back at it next year. Thanks for all the banter and fun during the season and playoffs. Hope we make the improvements needed for next year and become a legit contender. GO BEARS!!!!