This off-season the Cubs have already made one good move. Getting rid of Nomar as a free agent has spared extra revenue for player salaries. With the option pending the Cubs can go out and retrieve another starting pitcher or reliable outfielder. Besides Nomar was barely active on the roster for 2 years. His contribution when he did play was dismal and didn't matter since the Cubs were out of the race. He was eating up money he didn't even earn. No one anticipated his injuries, but I say let the Dodgers have him. I think the Cubs are better off without him. The Cubs GM still needs to make wise deals before the season.
The trade to acquire OF Juan Pierre didn't really solve any problems in the slugging department. Yes, he is speedy and gets on base with consistence, but he's not going to drive in many runs. To fill a slot in the lineup in place of Nomar and provide comforting insurance for Derek Lee and Aramis Ramirez the Cubs must find another decent slugger. Jim Hendry fails to see the "Big Picture" for the season. He should ask himself, can this team legtimately be a contender in the NL Central and enter the playoffs or will this team start off with promise then gradually slide downhill with a crushing thud like so many times in the past? These are vital questions that should be given deep consideration. At this point in history this franchise ought to be sick of losing and do everything possible to make a drastic turnaround. If the right deals are made 2006 can be the start of a new tradition.
Tuesday, December 20
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