The young guns did fine work on Saturday against the Athletics, combining for 9 shutout innings. Angel Guzman and Rich Hill didn't give up a hit in the 4 innings they pitched a piece. The team looks forward to opening day with great anticipation. Dusty Baker is searching for a starting pitcher to put in the 5th spot of the rotation since Mark Prior is expected to miss the start of the season.
Baker can exercise all his options with the young right-handers available. Chicago may need to pick up an extra arm for the rotation. Taking too many chances or waiting around for the stars to get healthy won't be their benefit. They can work out a trade or shell out the cash to get a real quality starter. Think about putting Neifi Perez, Todd Walker, or a reliever like Mike Remingler on the table. There is plenty of optimism for the season, but without taking appropriate timely actions a team falters and is unable to get over the hump. Cubs fans don't want to see this happen yet again.
Sunday, March 26
Wednesday, March 15
Lee joins Prior on injured list
Things are turning sour for the Cubs before the 2006 season. Their key star players are coping with shoulder injuries. Derek Lee got hurt in the USA game against Mexico this week after making a diving catch. His return is expected though before Opening Day. Thank God, it wasn't anything serious. When Wood and Prior are still suffering from arm and shoulders problems, the Cubs can ill-afford to other setbacks. Spring Training will be over in a few weeks so time is winding down before the 40-man roster is set.
It's nice to see Felix Pie getting a chance to show his skills in Spring Training. Hopefully if he continues to play well he'll be brought up in the early part of the season and provide some extra offense off the bench. Matt Murton should have another good season and see more playing time. Dusty will have manage the outfield rotation (what he has to work with so far anyway). I don't know what to expect out of Jacque Jones. Maybe he'll turn out to be a nice catch, who knows. The Cubs need Lee back as soon as possible for the opener. He will be expected to fuel the offense. Let's just hope not all the time.
It's nice to see Felix Pie getting a chance to show his skills in Spring Training. Hopefully if he continues to play well he'll be brought up in the early part of the season and provide some extra offense off the bench. Matt Murton should have another good season and see more playing time. Dusty will have manage the outfield rotation (what he has to work with so far anyway). I don't know what to expect out of Jacque Jones. Maybe he'll turn out to be a nice catch, who knows. The Cubs need Lee back as soon as possible for the opener. He will be expected to fuel the offense. Let's just hope not all the time.
Monday, March 6
Woes return to Wrigleyville...big surprise, right?
Hope is a wonderful thing for a baseball team, but when it runs dry and it's time to face facts; quick, intelligent decision making is required. With the recent announcement concerning Kerry Wood's knee surgery the Cubs seem to sway away from looking towards the near future. If Wood remains absent and unhealthy for months in the upcoming season a strong replacement is needed. Spring training will be over in less than a month so the Cubs management better not sit on their thumbs, thinking about what to do.
I realize Kerry Wood has a few years left on his contract. That doesn't matter if the Cubs can work a good trade for him, possibly including a few infielders or outfielders. They could even entertain the idea of dealing away Maddux. Yeah, I know he's considered one of the best in his time, but his glory days are long gone. The two young guns, Prior and Zambrano will be forced to carry the load in the rotation. There is no one else available to relieve them. Glendon Rusch isn't a miracle worker. They've got to find a reliable veteran to fill the third or fourth spot.
If Andy McPhail and Jim Hendry sign another freaking low-market nobody, who brings little or nothing to the table I may have to personally write them a letter or email asking how such stupid, incompetent jackasses could run a Major League team for so long and suck so badly at it. Hell, why not start a poll or do a survey to see what potential players the FANS think should be sought after in a deal. I think signing Ramirez and Wood to extended, big whooping contracts was a mistake.
Leaving the door open for possible takers before the spring training would've been smart. People want to talk about being cursed...well that has nothing to do with poor judgment in selecting talent and procastination. This cycle of personal hell for Cubs fans evolves every year. Instead of waiting 'til next season as many say, lets take charge in 2006 and take a stand against any panty waist at the top who tries to screw the whole season up for everyone again!
I realize Kerry Wood has a few years left on his contract. That doesn't matter if the Cubs can work a good trade for him, possibly including a few infielders or outfielders. They could even entertain the idea of dealing away Maddux. Yeah, I know he's considered one of the best in his time, but his glory days are long gone. The two young guns, Prior and Zambrano will be forced to carry the load in the rotation. There is no one else available to relieve them. Glendon Rusch isn't a miracle worker. They've got to find a reliable veteran to fill the third or fourth spot.
If Andy McPhail and Jim Hendry sign another freaking low-market nobody, who brings little or nothing to the table I may have to personally write them a letter or email asking how such stupid, incompetent jackasses could run a Major League team for so long and suck so badly at it. Hell, why not start a poll or do a survey to see what potential players the FANS think should be sought after in a deal. I think signing Ramirez and Wood to extended, big whooping contracts was a mistake.
Leaving the door open for possible takers before the spring training would've been smart. People want to talk about being cursed...well that has nothing to do with poor judgment in selecting talent and procastination. This cycle of personal hell for Cubs fans evolves every year. Instead of waiting 'til next season as many say, lets take charge in 2006 and take a stand against any panty waist at the top who tries to screw the whole season up for everyone again!
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