Well, the Chicago Cubs have did it again. They're throwing all the money on the line....wait a minute is this the same team ran by cheapskate owners? This can't be for real. This isn't some kind of publicity stunt is it? Okay I guess the news is startling at first. First of all, the Cubs need to figure out what they're going to pay Floyd and just offer him a one-year deal because everyone knows injuries are a problem for him.
I heard some outrageous figure of over $17 million Floyd may receive. That can't happen, management will need to consider their budget and use a little common sense. They need to know their spending limits. While I'm content with the new acquisition it's not smart and good baseball management to go crazy and sign guys on free agency market just to fill positions. Hendry says the Cubs need depth, which is true, but this will be an issue if Floyd go downs with another Anchilles injury. The former Mets outfielder played less than half a season in 2006 while batting .244. I hope his power and left-handed bat will be in the lineup enough to do some serious damange.
Thursday, January 25
Sunday, January 21
Samardzija new draft pickup, chooses baseball over football
I know it's been a while since I've talked Cubs baseball...not much has happened besides the organization signing Ted Lilly to a 4-year deal, which was completely unnecessary, luring in former Cardinal Jason Marquis, and shelling out the big bucks for Alfonso Soriano. I'm impressed with the aggressive moves thus far by Jim Hendry. To put a little extra icing on the cake the Cubs' 2006 draft pick, Jeff Samardzija has committed to play baseball. He's a former Notre Dame wide receiver, but from a baseball standpoint he holds a 21-6 record in 50 career starts with a 3.82 ERA. Right now the Cubs seem to have pitchers coming out of the woodwork. Why couldn't such talent be acquired 4 or 5 years ago?
Well, most everything is beginning to fall in place during the off-season. Lou Piniella is contemplating whether or not to pencil Soriano in centerfield on a permanent basis. Personally, I think he'd be better to play at shortstop, either way the Cubs still need an extra outfielder. They might as well bring up Felix Pie and place him in centerfield, it's past time to see what all the hoop-la is about this kid. If anything Pinella can rotate guys once the 40-man roster is set. The other events going on this winter: the Cubs Convention and hiring new assistant GM. Just the same old publicity ploy, take pictures, sign autographs for fans, and raise money for charities.
Oh, yeah it nearly slipped my mind (because it's insignificant really) the Cubs sign infielder Tomas Perez to a minor league contract with Triple-A Iowa. I realize these guys can't all be winners, although management doesn't have to start going overboard on mediocre utility players. Filling spots in the farm system isn't the top priority now, reshaping the team is before the season. The young players like 22-year-old Jeff Samardzija will get their share of practice in while in Spring Training and will show some level of promise. All the Cubs can do is wait and see what players blossom the quickest. It's only January, it's hard to believe the season is near 3 months away.
Well, most everything is beginning to fall in place during the off-season. Lou Piniella is contemplating whether or not to pencil Soriano in centerfield on a permanent basis. Personally, I think he'd be better to play at shortstop, either way the Cubs still need an extra outfielder. They might as well bring up Felix Pie and place him in centerfield, it's past time to see what all the hoop-la is about this kid. If anything Pinella can rotate guys once the 40-man roster is set. The other events going on this winter: the Cubs Convention and hiring new assistant GM. Just the same old publicity ploy, take pictures, sign autographs for fans, and raise money for charities.
Oh, yeah it nearly slipped my mind (because it's insignificant really) the Cubs sign infielder Tomas Perez to a minor league contract with Triple-A Iowa. I realize these guys can't all be winners, although management doesn't have to start going overboard on mediocre utility players. Filling spots in the farm system isn't the top priority now, reshaping the team is before the season. The young players like 22-year-old Jeff Samardzija will get their share of practice in while in Spring Training and will show some level of promise. All the Cubs can do is wait and see what players blossom the quickest. It's only January, it's hard to believe the season is near 3 months away.
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