I'm absolutely stunned that the Cubs have signed Alfonso Soriano to an 8-year deal worth $136 million. First of all, bravo finally to management for having the brass to make this deal happen. I knew they were holding out for a long time. Parts of the puzzle are still being put together. This appears to be one of the lastest and greatest moves the Cubs have made this off-season. Jim Hendry understands his ass is on the line and has no choice to spend lucratively to acquire top market talent.
This franchise is now going in the right direction (after coping with 3 straight miserable seasons). I knew Lou Pinella was the best choice and right fit for this team. Also, it worked out well that Aramis Ramirez was able to come to terms on a new contract and not leave. So we have three star, top caliber players with Lee, Ramirez, and Soriano in the lineup, but who will be next to sign? Oh yeah, the Cubs traded and got Mark Derosa from the Indians like anybody cares. Personally, I don't think this guy will make a difference at second base. Cedeno and Theriot are okay for now, they're young and are still developing their skills. Plus Derosa isn't worth over 3 million a year.
Management keeps talking about filling another spot in the rotation, which includes Zambrano, Prior, and Miller, to give depth. What about Barry Zito? Sure he'll want a crap load of money, but what star pitcher of his quality doesn't? Strengthing the rotation won't be an area Cubs management can procrastinate on and be cheap with either. I don't know who is on the market or free agency right now, but I can't think of a better replacement than a strong-armed southpaw. They need at least one good lefty in the rotation. Hendry should keep wheeling and dealing this off-season until he pieces together an all-around masterful club.
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