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Maintaining Financial Flexibility: A New Market Inefficiency? – Part Two

In part one of this series, we discussed each of the major acquisitions and departures from the Cubs this offseason. It would be helpful to read the first part before this piece to add context, but if you missed it, here is a recap of the assertions I laid out: – While some view John Lackey as an imperfect […]

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Maintaining Financial Flexibility: A New Market Inefficiency? – Part One

As the fallout of Jason Heyward and Ben Zobrist signing with the Cubs settles around us, the idea of creating a team spilling over with flexibility on the field has been crystallized in our minds. My late-night lineup doodling revealed a dizzying array of possibilities, with as many as six players having the ability to provide excellent […]