Cubs decline Jason Hammel's option

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Yeah...I think its an organizational move to open up a spot searching for someone else. Maybe they aren't so generous if they don't win, but this is much better for Hammels and its important to be true to your word if opportunity with the club was closing unexpectedly.

He has been as good as any of the other guys for first half of seasons. That pattern has gone on at least 2 years, so for a team focused on October it makes sense to start shuffling through their other toys.


Another possibility here not to be overlooked is the structure of a trade in place Epstein knows about to bring a more desirable cost controlled player aboard. If you have that in place then this is easy to do without fear of regret.
 

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