If Eloy earns the starting job this spring, honor the player and have him start opening day in Chicago. I know about the service time. Do you want to attract free agents? Treat your people well. Pay them what they are worth. Give them what they earn even if you have the upper hand. If Eloy earns it, respect him and maybe he respects you when he becomes a free agent.
Hey, I think I speak for everyone when I say we all understand how an extra year works and how it seems like a no-brainer. Everyone understands that layup point of view.
It’s the finding worthy enough reasons to go against the captain obvious move that makes it fun to talk about!
For example, there’s certainly millions of PR dollars available by taking a moral high road and throwing shit all over the cubs here. It has some actual monetary value. Not sure what it is or if i