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#Post#: 482992--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hot Stove
DIR 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.
#Post#: 482993--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hot Stove
DIR 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
DIR By: Deeg
Date: November 25, 2023, 10:11 pm
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--- Quote from: CurtOne link ---
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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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That's the reason you could argue the deal might make sense for
the Cubs.
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Re: Hot Stove
DIR By: chgojhawk
Date: November 26, 2023, 8:50 am
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--- Quote from: Deeg link ---
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> That's the reason you could argue the deal might make sense
for the Cubs.
>
--- End 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.
#Post#: 482996--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hot Stove
DIR 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
DIR By: chgojhawk
Date: November 26, 2023, 10:22 am
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--- Quote from: davep link ---
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> Is the Hotel owned by the Cubs. It was my understanding that
it was owned seperately by the Ricketts family.
>
--- End 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
DIR By: Ron
Date: November 26, 2023, 11:54 am
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--- Quote from: chgojhawk link ---
>
> 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.
>
--- End Quote ---
Seriously?
#Post#: 483003--------------------------------------------------
Re: Hot Stove
DIR By: Deeg
Date: November 26, 2023, 3:46 pm
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--- Quote from: chgojhawk link ---
>
> 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.
>
--- End 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
DIR By: Cletus
Date: November 26, 2023, 3:47 pm
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--- Quote from: davep link ---
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> Is the Hotel owned by the Cubs. It was my understanding that
it was owned seperately by the Ricketts family.
>
--- End Quote ---
What a rube.
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Re: Hot Stove
DIR By: davep
Date: November 26, 2023, 5:23 pm
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--- Quote from: chgojhawk link ---
>
> 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.
>
--- End 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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