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Ricketts Says Decisions on Bryant, Báez Will Come from ‘Theo’s Camp’

Tom Ricketts arrived at Sloan Park Monday to address the team in advance of the spring’s first official workout, but the magnanimous magnate took a little time out for the assembled media as well. In what probably comes as a shock to you because it hasn’t been the primary focus of every conversation since October, the Cubs chairman spent a good deal of time addressing the topic of team finances.

“Where we place our resources is a baseball decision, so that is Theo and Jed (Hoyer),” Ricketts told reporters Monday in Mesa. “Ultimately, we have to look at this from a bigger perspective.