As an acknowledged Cubs fan, I am ecstatic about the new found spending spree at Clark and Addison. I for one, could care less about the payroll, care even less about the 6th and 7th year of Soriano's contract and firmly believe that the only way you ever overpay for anyone, is if that person's contract precludes you from picking up that next person you need to win. Otherwise spend away. You are losing fans to the Sox and the seats have been empty. The time is now!
Hendry has stated this is not going to be the case. At this point, we can only take him at his word. While the new Cubs lineup is indeed looking impressive, Jim, please don't stop! We need pitching, pitching and more pitching! And please, no more Wade "I'll be ready after my next surgery" Miller types. The only reliable part of the rotation right now is Zambrano. Prior is a total question mark. Wood is a setup or possible closer. The rookies can't be counted on for anything more that a fifth and possible fourth starter. So that leaves three, maybe two positions in the rotation. The current rumors have Gil Meche and Jason Schmidt. If you said Gil Meche who, you wouldn't be alone. Mr. Meche has a career 55-44 record with a whopping 4.65 ERA. Yes, that is right, a 4.65 ERA! Furthermore, he has never pitched 200 innings in a season. This kind of acquisition will do nothing more that waste the money the Cubs have spent on the hitting.
Jim, you have been bold so far. Picking up the hottest free agent on the market showed initiative and guts, don't go half way. Go after Zito or Glavine. Make a bold trade no one has thought of. Don't go half way with this Jim. If the stated goal is winning now, then Jim, do what must be done. Just don't fail me now.
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i looked in the paper and it showed the cubbies lineup. although i must admidt i'd never heard of some of those guys, they have some really good stats. good potential, especially w/ baseball nowadays where 15 teams have a shot (who picked angels, Sox, or cards in recent years). Yes yes, the 'greatest lineup of all of baseball history' yankees turned out to be not all that special, not to mention the Sox, but the cubs looks good. Hopefully pinheadella doesn't get that dose of 'nasty-negative cub fan' experience too soon.
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