Fifty-nine percent of Cubs fans just told the front office to ditch Colin Rea, letting his $7.5 million option for 2027 slide into a $1 million buyout. That’s a pretty clear signal, don’t you think?
Cubs Fans Are Done With Colin Rea, What’s Next?
The Cubs faithful have spoken loud and clear! Over half the fans in a recent poll said thanks, but no thanks to Colin Rea’s $7.5 million contract option for 2027. They’d rather see the team pay the $1 million buyout and let him hit free agency, or at least re-sign him for less cash. That’s a pretty strong message on how the fan base feels about that deal. It’s definitely a directive for the front office right there, sending Rea packing.
The Teruaki Sato Question Looms Large for the Cubs
But with one decision (mostly) made, another huge question hangs in the air: Should the Cubs sign Teruaki Sato? This dude, Sato, he’s Team Japan’s #7. Remember back in March during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals? Against Team Venezuela in Miami, Sato stepped up in the third inning and ripped a one-run double to tie the game. That’s a clutch performance on a massive stage. You gotta wonder if that kind of big-moment play is exactly what the Cubs need. He certainly showed up when it counted.
Beyond the Diamond: Deep Dives and Dark Thrillers
Sometimes you just need to talk about something other than the game, right? The folks over at BCB After Dark, that “groovy hot spot” for night owls and fans abroad, are serving up more than just baseball talk. They’re dropping some Halloween jazz for October celebrations, featuring Canadian vocalist Holly Cole covering Tom Waits’ “Whistlin’ Past the Graveyard” from 2012. Plus, there’s been some deep dives into films. Like director David Cronenberg’s 2024 movie *The Shrouds*, and his 1988 classic *Dead Ringers*. Starring Jeremy Irons in a dual role as identical twin gynecologists, that 1988 flick is apparently excellent, with Irons delivering an Oscar-worthy performance alongside Genviève Bujolds. It’s a psychological drama/thriller, not really a horror film, focusing on the Mantle twins Elliot and Beverly, their unhealthy codependency, and their unsettling interest in the female reproductive system. Elliot’s the confident, ambitious salesman, and Beverly’s the shy genius. Talk about a twisted tale!
So, what’s the move, Cubs fans? Is Teruaki Sato the next big target after the clear message on Colin Rea?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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