And Cubs fans wonder why they have to wait a century or more for the WS victory. The one who purloins them resides down I-55.

He nearly always faded during the stretch. I was always hoping that they'd trade him when he was hot because when it came to jockeying for a playoff berth, Contreras seemed to lose his focus. So I hope, for Willson's sake, that he finds a way to a steady performance throughout the season. He seems to be deserving of recognition for an above average career. But as for the Cards and their prospects for the medium term... well... I'm a hopeless Cub fan. I love it when they put together a team that gives the Cards fits.

It took my breath away. I’ve always been and will always be a Cubs fan…but what the owners and management have done the past two years is awful.

Apparently, management likes the idea of using Wrigley Field and the Chicago market for handsome profits. Their baseball team's quality performances seem to be an afterthought.

I can't believe they just decided to let him walk rather than just pay him market value.

A $17.5 AAS for a top 5 catcher is not a bank breaking deal by any means.

Don't get me wrong, having bad teams in our division makes it easier for my team to thrive, but watching a really talented squad get blown up - Over Money - irks me.

With the Cubs TV contract, merch sales and attendence at Wriggly they should be on NY LA or Boston's level

I'm gonna miss him.