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Re: Hot Stove
By: Deeg Date: November 25, 2023, 9:55 pm
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He's on an 11/$280 deal signed before last season, and will be
31 through almost all of next season.
Bogaerts does have some experience playing third, and he's still
quite decent at SS. I think it's pretty likely he'd be a solid
or better defensive 3B for at least a few more years. I
probably wouldn't do it myself, but it is the sort of thing you
could at least argue makes sense for both sides.
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Re: Hot Stove
By: CurtOne Date: November 25, 2023, 10:03 pm
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In 11 years at the current rate of inflation his 25M will be
paid by three hot dog stands over 2 nights at Wrigley.
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Re: Hot Stove
By: Deeg Date: November 25, 2023, 10:11 pm
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[quote author=CurtOne link=topic=630.msg482993#msg482993
date=1700971432]
In 11 years at the current rate of inflation his 25M will be
paid by three hot dog stands over 2 nights at Wrigley.
[/quote]
That's the reason you could argue the deal might make sense for
the Cubs.
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Re: Hot Stove
By: chgojhawk Date: November 26, 2023, 8:50 am
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[quote author=Deeg link=topic=630.msg482994#msg482994
date=1700971876]
That's the reason you could argue the deal might make sense for
the Cubs.
[/quote]
It's also the reason that Ohtani at almost any price makes
sense. The Cubs would likely make money from signing Ohtani.
While I can't be certain, I think they would generate quite a
bit in jersey sales, Marquee licensing to Japan and ticket sales
among other financial opportunities. The Hotel Zachary (which
is owned by the Cubs) and the local businesses owned by the Cubs
would have a lot of Japanese visitors generating income.
Ohtanimania would likely cover the cost of Ohtani.
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Re: Hot Stove
By: davep Date: November 26, 2023, 9:19 am
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Is the Hotel owned by the Cubs. It was my understanding that it
was owned seperately by the Ricketts family.
#Post#: 482998--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hot Stove
By: chgojhawk Date: November 26, 2023, 10:22 am
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[quote author=davep link=topic=630.msg482996#msg482996
date=1701011947]
Is the Hotel owned by the Cubs. It was my understanding that it
was owned seperately by the Ricketts family.
[/quote]
That is true. Cubs owned by the Ricketts. Ricketts (and
investors) own the hotel and other stuff around the ballpark.
If the Cubs, owned by the Ricketts family (and investors) are
paying Ohtani it all somewhat washes out the same way.
#Post#: 482999--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hot Stove
By: Ron Date: November 26, 2023, 11:54 am
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[quote author=chgojhawk link=topic=630.msg482998#msg482998
date=1701015760]
That is true. Cubs owned by the Ricketts. Ricketts (and
investors) own the hotel and other stuff around the ballpark.
If the Cubs, owned by the Ricketts family (and investors) are
paying Ohtani it all somewhat washes out the same way.
[/quote]
Seriously?
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Re: Hot Stove
By: Deeg Date: November 26, 2023, 3:46 pm
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[quote author=chgojhawk link=topic=630.msg482995#msg482995
date=1701010253]
It's also the reason that Ohtani at almost any price makes
sense. The Cubs would likely make money from signing Ohtani.
While I can't be certain, I think they would generate quite a
bit in jersey sales, Marquee licensing to Japan and ticket sales
among other financial opportunities. The Hotel Zachary (which
is owned by the Cubs) and the local businesses owned by the Cubs
would have a lot of Japanese visitors generating income.
Ohtanimania would likely cover the cost of Ohtani.
[/quote]
Levine said a source told him Ohtani was worth $100 million in
annual revenue to his team. That number sounds high to me but
at the very least he's worth tens of millions a year.
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Re: Hot Stove
By: Cletus Date: November 26, 2023, 3:47 pm
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[quote author=davep link=topic=630.msg482996#msg482996
date=1701011947]
Is the Hotel owned by the Cubs. It was my understanding that it
was owned seperately by the Ricketts family.
[/quote]
What a rube.
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Re: Hot Stove
By: davep Date: November 26, 2023, 5:23 pm
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[quote author=chgojhawk link=topic=630.msg482998#msg482998
date=1701015760]
That is true. Cubs owned by the Ricketts. Ricketts (and
investors) own the hotel and other stuff around the ballpark.
If the Cubs, owned by the Ricketts family (and investors) are
paying Ohtani it all somewhat washes out the same way.
[/quote]
How about the other businesses around the ball park. Are they
expected to contribute to the salary of the free agents?
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