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Would Russell Martin Be A Perfect Fit For Cubs - RealGM Wiretap
If the Chicago Cubs begin to turn things around next season as the front office suggests puma rihanna creepers blancas , targeting a veteran catcher like Russell Martin in free agency might be the team's best move.
Welington Castillo is considered the catcher of the future, but that may be up for internal debate.
"It also likely would take a sizeable three-year offer and a pretty persuasive argument from Cubs brass that the team is on the brink of a breakout similar to what the Pirates have experienced the last two years with -Martin," writes Gordon Wittenmyer.
"But Martin is a three-time All-Star and former Gold Glove winner who gets even more recognition for his work with pitchers and his veteran influence in a young Pirates clubhouse."
Jake Arrieta Says He Wont Give Cubs Hometown Discount - RealGM Wiretap
Jake Arrieta has hinted that he's worth more than the $175 million Stephen Strasburg received and that he won't give the Chicago Cubs a hometown discount.
"I'll let you judge that," Arrieta told reporters about what he believes his market to be. "Just look at the numbers."
Strasburg received a seven-year extension from the Washington Nationals, but Arrieta's numbers over three seasons with the Cubs have been better.
"That's why starting pitching is so valuable," Arrieta said. "There's not many guys that can pitch at the top of the rotation floating around the league."
Arrieta, whose ERA is a measly 0.92 over his past 27 starts, is making $10.7 million and has one year left of arbitration before he can become a free agent after the 2017 season.
Szymanski Fate Of MLS Is As Minor League Soccer - RealGM Wiretap
Stefan Szymanski is the Stephen J. Galetti Collegiate Professor of Sport Management at the University of Michigan and co-wrote Soccernomics, which has drawn comparisons to Michael Lewi's Moneyball.
Szymanski was interviewed by Hudson River Blue about the economics of Major League Soccer.
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