I’ve spent the last couple of weeks visiting family in Burlington, Iowa. When I do that during the baseball season, it always includes a trip to the hometown minor league team. I went out to see five games and three teams in that timeframe. Unfortunately, none of those teams are the Kane County Cougars (the Cubs’ Midwest League affiliate – low A), but I still got to see some interesting performances, both good and bad.
Los Angeles Angels
Two Big Names, Two Big Contracts
By now, you have likely already heard that the MLB offseason has closed down with big contract extensions for two of the biggest names in the sport: Miguel Cabrera with the Tigers and Mike Trout with the Angels. Both deals were announced within a few days of the end of spring training and lock up the best hitters in the American League to long-term extensions with their current teams. Which contract is going to work out better for the teams involved? Are either going to backfire? Only time will truly tell how these contracts are going to help or hurt each team and player, but let’s take a look at the deals and see which one is more likely to be a success.
The Cubs Way 