Masahiro what I have to say, I'm Tanaka going to say it twice

Cub fans,

It is an understatement to say that there has been a lot of Tanaka information flying around today. To show our undying devotion, some fans have even tried turning to Google Translate to Tanaka's tweets. 

The point I am trying to make is this: Cub fans care about this deal. I know that this is a very obvious statement, but it needs to be said. I support what Theo and Co. are doing; and I have stated as much before. The problem is, a lot of the behind the scenes action has gone unnoticed. 

To an obsessed fan, the Cubs are making strategy-centered moves that will improve the chances of a self sustainable team that can constantly replace talent in-house. The progress of this statement is easily seen and admittedly impressive in such a short time. 

To a casual fan, the Cubs are not doing everything they can to win. The team hasn't signed a worthy big name player in a few years. These fans still grumble on the silence of the Cubs for Pujols, Cano, and Hamilton. 

Tanaka is the marriage of the two fans. He is the sexy name that some desire, and a young piece that enhances the rebuild. This has generated the hype through out.  It is hard not to drool over that sub 1.50 ERA and that undefeated record at JUST 24 years old!! He has been the subject of every baseball report since the beginning of the offseason. Pitchers like Ubaldo, Garza and others have had to wait for the mania to end to get a serious look. You have everyone's attention.

Now that we are up to speed, what can we take away from this? 

1.) Theo and company WILL spend what is necessary for a piece in the plan. 

2.) The Cubs plan on being the large market team that they are capable of being when the pieces begin to pay off. 

Being mentioned in this discussion has been a reward enough to me as a fan and reinstates my confidence in the ownership and into Theo's plan. Being in the conversation as being a team that will pay for a cog in the plan translates well with a hungry fan base. Even Google would translate it as such.

The wait continues, and I am eager, but content.