"Even among executives whose primary goal is to reveal as little as possible in public comments, Jed Hoyer is among the best when it comes to using a lot of words to say nothing. That's not a knock, mind you, as it's proven to be particularly effective when it comes to various negotiations. With a few exceptions here and there, the Cubs are relatively leak-proof when it comes to their inner workings, whether that's extension talks or injury designations."
"The common theme of Hoyer's responses was that the Cubs have established a firm foundation on which they would like to keep building. They need to keep making good decisions and maintain consistent success with a good, clean brand of baseball that fans can enjoy. Of course, that level of success may need to increase when 92 wins were only good enough for a Wild Card game."
Jed Hoyer frequently uses long, evasive public statements that reveal little, a tactic that can aid negotiations. The Cubs maintain a relatively leak-proof organization regarding extensions and injury information. The team seeks to build on a firm foundation by making sound decisions and sustaining consistent, clean baseball that fans enjoy. Winning 92 games produced only a Wild Card spot, indicating the need for improved results. The Cubs were 4-1 at Wrigley in the postseason but 0-3 in Milwaukee, suggesting roster adjustments beyond contact-oriented pitchers who sit in the low-90s might be necessary.
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