Transaction Analysis
Cubs sign Jeff Fassero for 2 years, $5
million
This isn't a bad move by the Cubs, but it's far from
a great one either. They give Fassero a 2-year deal for $5.1
million, but the problem is that Fassero isn't that good anymore,
although he did pitch well out of the bullpen last season. The
problem with him is he's 37 years old and he'll most likely continue
to decline over the next two seasons. He gets out of lefty-killer
Fenway Park, which would help if he weren't going to the
not-so-pitcher-friendly confines of Wrigley Field. This move
most likely won't help the Cubs for more than one season, which is a
problems since they are probably a couple of seasons away from
competing.
Triple Steal
Rating: Single
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TripleSteal Rating Scale:
Grand Slam - A
can't miss move; automatically makes the team
considerably better.
Home Run - A great move;
will help the team now and down the road.
Triple - A good move; plugs
a temporary hole or will help in the future.
Double - An average move;
team will get what they paid for.
Single - A head-scratcher;
could help, but we definitely don't see how.
Out - A panic move; tells
fans "hey, we're trying..."
Double Play - A disaster;
will make fans angry just thinking about it.
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