The 2010 Cubs Free Agent and Roster Moves Thread: SAVEENG OUR KUBBEEZ!!11

[Slaky]

""We just needed to get a couple of pieces, and we really think Byrd and Nady are going to help us in a lot of areas, especially offensively. And I'm optimistic some of the people that didn't hit last year will. Rudy is going to help us. … I think we're quite a bit better.""

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-100206-chicago-cubs-jim-hendry,0,3343777.story

It seems to me that people think because Milt isn't around to upset people's delicate sensibilities that the Cubs are suddenly going to be great. It saddens me. But if 20 guys are going to dinner every night, well, that's just as good as a 100 wins and a World Series.

[Internet Apex]

""We just needed to get a couple of pieces, and we really think Byrd and Nady are going to help us in a lot of areas, especially offensively. And I'm optimistic some of the people that didn't hit last year will. Rudy is going to help us. … I think we're quite a bit better.""

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-100206-chicago-cubs-jim-hendry,0,3343777.story

It seems to me that people think because Milt isn't around to upset people's delicate sensibilities that the Cubs are suddenly going to be great. It saddens me. But if 20 guys are going to dinner every night, well, that's just as good as a 100 wins and a World Series.

Obviously.

[Yeti]

""We just needed to get a couple of pieces, and we really think Byrd and Nady are going to help us in a lot of areas, especially offensively. And I'm optimistic some of the people that didn't hit last year will. Rudy is going to help us. … I think we're quite a bit better.""

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-100206-chicago-cubs-jim-hendry,0,3343777.story

It seems to me that people think because Milt isn't around to upset people's delicate sensibilities that the Cubs are suddenly going to be great. It saddens me. But if 20 guys are going to dinner every night, well, that's just as good as a 100 wins and a World Series.

No offense, but does anyone that's not close to the organization actually think that? I mean, I think they'll be ok, 83-87 win range, but I don't think they'll be horrible. I've been trying to convince myself that the Cardinals are more in the 85-90 win range, and with a little luck, the Cubs could squeak their way in the playoffs, and then whatever, but that's the TJ Brown optimist side of myself.

[Armchair_QB]

the one thing the Cubs have going for them is that the winner of the division won't be determined by which team plays the best but by which team sucks the least.

So there's that.

[Slaky]

""We just needed to get a couple of pieces, and we really think Byrd and Nady are going to help us in a lot of areas, especially offensively. And I'm optimistic some of the people that didn't hit last year will. Rudy is going to help us. … I think we're quite a bit better.""

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-100206-chicago-cubs-jim-hendry,0,3343777.story

It seems to me that people think because Milt isn't around to upset people's delicate sensibilities that the Cubs are suddenly going to be great. It saddens me. But if 20 guys are going to dinner every night, well, that's just as good as a 100 wins and a World Series.

No offense, but does anyone that's not close to the organization actually think that? I mean, I think they'll be ok, 83-87 win range, but I don't think they'll be horrible. I've been trying to convince myself that the Cardinals are more in the 85-90 win range, and with a little luck, the Cubs could squeak their way in the playoffs, and then whatever, but that's the TJ Brown optimist side of myself.

Well now you've offended me. Good day, sir.

[Richard Chuggar]

""We just needed to get a couple of pieces, and we really think Byrd and Nady are going to help us in a lot of areas, especially offensively. And I'm optimistic some of the people that didn't hit last year will. Rudy is going to help us. … I think we're quite a bit better.""

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-100206-chicago-cubs-jim-hendry,0,3343777.story

It seems to me that people think because Milt isn't around to upset people's delicate sensibilities that the Cubs are suddenly going to be great. It saddens me. But if 20 guys are going to dinner every night, well, that's just as good as a 100 wins and a World Series.

No offense, but does anyone that's not close to the organization actually think that? I mean, I think they'll be ok, 83-87 win range, but I don't think they'll be horrible. I've been trying to convince myself that the Cardinals are more in the 85-90 win range, and with a little luck, the Cubs could squeak their way in the playoffs, and then whatever, but that's the TJ Brown optimist side of myself.

You also think that Milton is good and Marlon is a complete turd wrapped in turd wrapping paper.  So there's that.

[Yeti]

""We just needed to get a couple of pieces, and we really think Byrd and Nady are going to help us in a lot of areas, especially offensively. And I'm optimistic some of the people that didn't hit last year will. Rudy is going to help us. … I think we're quite a bit better.""

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-100206-chicago-cubs-jim-hendry,0,3343777.story

It seems to me that people think because Milt isn't around to upset people's delicate sensibilities that the Cubs are suddenly going to be great. It saddens me. But if 20 guys are going to dinner every night, well, that's just as good as a 100 wins and a World Series.

No offense, but does anyone that's not close to the organization actually think that? I mean, I think they'll be ok, 83-87 win range, but I don't think they'll be horrible. I've been trying to convince myself that the Cardinals are more in the 85-90 win range, and with a little luck, the Cubs could squeak their way in the playoffs, and then whatever, but that's the TJ Brown optimist side of myself.

Well now you've offended me. Good day, sir.

Allow me to apologize

[Powdered Toast Man]

Fuck the Cubs.  Maybe the Saints can play baseball in Chicago.

[Night Man]

Fuck the Cubs.  Maybe the Saints can play baseball in Chicago.

Put Reggie Bush in center, make Drew Brees the ace and TRADE ZAMBRANO!!!!!!  That hothead!

[ChuckD]

Fuck the Cubs.  Maybe the Saints can play baseball in Chicago.

How many dudes do you think they could get to go to dinner with one another?

[Brownie]

""We just needed to get a couple of pieces, and we really think Byrd and Nady are going to help us in a lot of areas, especially offensively. And I'm optimistic some of the people that didn't hit last year will. Rudy is going to help us. … I think we're quite a bit better.""

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-100206-chicago-cubs-jim-hendry,0,3343777.story

It seems to me that people think because Milt isn't around to upset people's delicate sensibilities that the Cubs are suddenly going to be great. It saddens me. But if 20 guys are going to dinner every night, well, that's just as good as a 100 wins and a World Series.

No offense, but does anyone that's not close to the organization actually think that? I mean, I think they'll be ok, 83-87 win range, but I don't think they'll be horrible. I've been trying to convince myself that the Cardinals are more in the 85-90 win range, and with a little luck, the Cubs could squeak their way in the playoffs, and then whatever, but that's the TJ Brown optimist side of myself.

I'm an optimist, but not even I am that optimistic.

The Cubs are probably more of a 78-83 win team right now; however, a few things could improve my outlook:

a) Ted Lilly returns to the mound and to form in May.
b) Soriano is healthy and goes on at least three of his patented two-three week tears.
c) Fukudome doesn't suck.
d) The middle bullpen isn't vital as Dempster, Z, Lilly and Wells average more than six innings per start and are very effective.
e) Geo hits like it's 2008.

If any of these two things happen, the Cubs will compete for the division. I'd say you could have thrown an option "f" in there: "Bradley progresses to the mean," but he's gone, so let's go with a new option "f:" "Larry Rothschild makes Carlos Silva into a legitimate No. 2 starter." That's as likely as me getting killed by a stampede of elephants this afternoon, however.

I do think Slak's right that a lot of people do think that since Bradley's gone and that a "great guy" and "man's man" like Kevin Millar will be in the clubhouse "stirring the drink,"  woo-hoo, we've got a champion. I know far too many Cub fans that think that.

[Dr. Nguyen Van Falk]

I do think Slak's right that a lot of people do think that since Bradley's gone and that a "great guy" and "man's man" like Kevin Millar will be in the clubhouse "stirring the drink,"  woo-hoo, we've got a champion. I know far too many Cub fans that think that.

I seriously don't know that I've talked to a single Cubs fan outside of you dolts who agreed with me that Bradley for Silva was anything but an awesome move.

I'm talking friends and family here, too. It's downright depressing.

[Slaky]

""We just needed to get a couple of pieces, and we really think Byrd and Nady are going to help us in a lot of areas, especially offensively. And I'm optimistic some of the people that didn't hit last year will. Rudy is going to help us. … I think we're quite a bit better.""

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-100206-chicago-cubs-jim-hendry,0,3343777.story

It seems to me that people think because Milt isn't around to upset people's delicate sensibilities that the Cubs are suddenly going to be great. It saddens me. But if 20 guys are going to dinner every night, well, that's just as good as a 100 wins and a World Series.

No offense, but does anyone that's not close to the organization actually think that? I mean, I think they'll be ok, 83-87 win range, but I don't think they'll be horrible. I've been trying to convince myself that the Cardinals are more in the 85-90 win range, and with a little luck, the Cubs could squeak their way in the playoffs, and then whatever, but that's the TJ Brown optimist side of myself.

I'm an optimist, but not even I am that optimistic.

The Cubs are probably more of a 78-83 win team right now; however, a few things could improve my outlook:

a) Ted Lilly returns to the mound and to form in May.
b) Soriano is healthy and goes on at least three of his patented two-three week tears.
c) Fukudome doesn't suck.
d) The middle bullpen isn't vital as Dempster, Z, Lilly and Wells average more than six innings per start and are very effective.
e) Geo hits like it's 2008.

If any of these two things happen, the Cubs will compete for the division. I'd say you could have thrown an option "f" in there: "Bradley progresses to the mean," but he's gone, so let's go with a new option "f:" "Larry Rothschild makes Carlos Silva into a legitimate No. 2 starter." That's as likely as me getting killed by a stampede of elephants this afternoon, however.

I do think Slak's right that a lot of people do think that since Bradley's gone and that a "great guy" and "man's man" like Kevin Millar will be in the clubhouse "stirring the drink,"  woo-hoo, we've got a champion. I know far too many Cub fans that think that.

Yes, a lot of Cub fans will say that exact same thing - chiefly people that don't post here. And not even because of Millar but purely because of the subtraction of Bradley. It's unfortunate but I'll gladly listen to the cries of "It was all Milton's fault!" if the Cubs manage to rule the NL this year.

I do think Slak's right that a lot of people do think that since Bradley's gone and that a "great guy" and "man's man" like Kevin Millar will be in the clubhouse "stirring the drink,"  woo-hoo, we've got a champion. I know far too many Cub fans that think that.

I seriously don't know that I've talked to a single Cubs fan outside of you dolts who agreed with me that Bradley for Silva was anything but an awesome move.

I'm talking friends and family here, too. It's downright depressing.

Yep - I've seen it too. My wife put some summer pictures up on facebook today and we happened to be in right field. Our guy Milt was standing there looking insane and trying to destroy team chemistry with his mind bullets. You can see it in the photo, you really can.

[Eli]

My wife put some summer pictures up on facebook today

Not relevant to the thread at all, but your wife takes awesome photos.

Just wanted to offer some sincerity to the collective.

[Yeti]

""We just needed to get a couple of pieces, and we really think Byrd and Nady are going to help us in a lot of areas, especially offensively. And I'm optimistic some of the people that didn't hit last year will. Rudy is going to help us. … I think we're quite a bit better.""

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-100206-chicago-cubs-jim-hendry,0,3343777.story

It seems to me that people think because Milt isn't around to upset people's delicate sensibilities that the Cubs are suddenly going to be great. It saddens me. But if 20 guys are going to dinner every night, well, that's just as good as a 100 wins and a World Series.

No offense, but does anyone that's not close to the organization actually think that? I mean, I think they'll be ok, 83-87 win range, but I don't think they'll be horrible. I've been trying to convince myself that the Cardinals are more in the 85-90 win range, and with a little luck, the Cubs could squeak their way in the playoffs, and then whatever, but that's the TJ Brown optimist side of myself.

I'm an optimist, but not even I am that optimistic.

The Cubs are probably more of a 78-83 win team right now; however, a few things could improve my outlook:

a) Ted Lilly returns to the mound and to form in May.
b) Soriano is healthy and goes on at least three of his patented two-three week tears.
c) Fukudome doesn't suck.
d) The middle bullpen isn't vital as Dempster, Z, Lilly and Wells average more than six innings per start and are very effective.
e) Geo hits like it's 2008.

If any of these two things happen, the Cubs will compete for the division. I'd say you could have thrown an option "f" in there: "Bradley progresses to the mean," but he's gone, so let's go with a new option "f:" "Larry Rothschild makes Carlos Silva into a legitimate No. 2 starter." That's as likely as me getting killed by a stampede of elephants this afternoon, however.

I do think Slak's right that a lot of people do think that since Bradley's gone and that a "great guy" and "man's man" like Kevin Millar will be in the clubhouse "stirring the drink,"  woo-hoo, we've got a champion. I know far too many Cub fans that think that.

Yes, a lot of Cub fans will say that exact same thing - chiefly people that don't post here. And not even because of Millar but purely because of the subtraction of Bradley. It's unfortunate but I'll gladly listen to the cries of "It was all Milton's fault!" if the Cubs manage to rule the NL this year.

I do think Slak's right that a lot of people do think that since Bradley's gone and that a "great guy" and "man's man" like Kevin Millar will be in the clubhouse "stirring the drink,"  woo-hoo, we've got a champion. I know far too many Cub fans that think that.

I seriously don't know that I've talked to a single Cubs fan outside of you dolts who agreed with me that Bradley for Silva was anything but an awesome move.

I'm talking friends and family here, too. It's downright depressing.

Yep - I've seen it too. My wife put some summer pictures up on facebook today and we happened to be in right field. Our guy Milt was standing there looking insane and trying to destroy team chemistry with his mind bullets. You can see it in the photo, you really can.

That's telekinesis, Kyle