"They say a watched pot never boils, and I'd argue the same is true for offseason movement. Despite a little early activity and a few deadline-induced deals for Japanese players, it's felt like MLB teams just loaded up on relievers and then decided to take some time off. I'm sure everyone can relate to that, having surely overindulged in appetizers or bread prior to your entree reaching the table."
"At least we can rest assured that the Cubs' eyes won't be bigger than their stomachs, as Jed Hoyer carefully tracks the nutritional value and cost efficiency of each and every meal. He'll gladly pass up something that tastes better in favor of today's lunch special, just like he'll set aside that prime cut of ribeye to grab a strip that's about to go past its expiry."
"Sorry if it sounds like I'm reducing players to pieces of meat, but I just can't avoid clumsy analogies. Kind of like Jerry Reinsdorf can't avoid bad decisions, though it sounds like he was talked out of one by his execs when it came to signing Munetaka Murakami for around one-sixth of what some projections had him getting. That's how AJ Pierzynski described it on Monday's episode of Foul Territory."
MLB offseason activity has been relatively slow after some early moves and a few deadline-influenced signings of Japanese players. Many teams prioritized adding relievers and then paused large-scale free agent spending. Jed Hoyer of the Cubs is portrayed as emphasizing cost efficiency and measured roster decisions, favoring value over costly splurges. Munetaka Murakami accepted a two-year, $34 million contract after his market weakened, creating a potential bargain for his new team despite transition concerns. Right-hander Tatsuya Imai signed a three-year deal with the Astros guaranteeing $54 million plus up to $9 million in incentives, with opt-outs after two years and a favorable ballpark fit.
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