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I like this idea a lot. Garza's not a true #1, but he's got a chip on his shoulder, which I think this team could use.

Garza would be like adding another Tillman. Very valuable, but there's a limit on the contract. If he could be had for around 4/65, I'd look into it. This also assumes Peter starts funding this team.

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Unless we're stupidly willing to deal Gausman or Bundy, we obviously don't have the young pitching needed to be in the conversation for Samardzija. The only way I could see it working is by getting a 3rd team involved, with them providing the young pitching the Cubs require for Wieters. Very doubtful, but I guess it could work.

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Garza would be like adding another Tillman. Very valuable, but there's a limit on the contract. If he could be had for around 4/65, I'd look into it. This also assumes Peter starts funding this team.

Guys that only play every 5 days don't deserve to be paid that kind of money, according to our fearless leader.

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