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Jed Hoyer, Scott Boras Express Similar Optimism Regarding Cubs' Competitive Timeline

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Jed Hoyer, Scott Boras Express Similar Optimism Regarding Cubs' Competitive Timeline

Scott Boras is in Las Vegas for the GM and Winter Meetings. He is a big draw. Jed Hoyer is optimistic about the future of the Chicago Cubs. The tipping point for a contract is the five-year mark. The team wants to avoid another Jason Heyward deal. They want to keep him on the IL and then cut him loose. It's hard to imagine any of their shortstops aging with such disappointing results. This is Vegas. I can't help but see this all as a game of Texas Hold ‘Em in which we haven't yet seen the flop. It seems the team's MO seems clear at this point.

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