My point is the farm system has been dogshit for awhile now, and by Hoyer's statement, he can't afford to keep this team together. Getting all those no names from the Padres is a crap shoot to developing the farm system. Unless Hoyer thinks he can turn those prospects into better offers from other teams.
There just doesn't seem like many of the bigger names will draw much interest before the trade deadline next summer. Of all the Cub starters, I think WC is the guy that brings the best return in a trade.
No one has implied that they can’t afford the team this year. The bigger question is should you based on performance.