Cubs at the Deadline and Beyond

Was Jim Hendry showing remarkable patience or a tight budget as the trade deadline approached this year? The ownership situation has definitely impacted his flexibility and ability to make the "big trade" (think Sox and Peavy) but I like the move to get Grabow and Gorzelanny from the Pirates.

This team can compete. Decent starting pitching. A good core of hitters in the lineup. A solid bullpen. A good bench. Can it win the division? It will be close. Can it win the World Series? In a word...no. I would love to think that this is the year. Sorry Cubs fans. We always have next year.

Mr. Hendry, perhaps with new ownership, can obtain a #1 starter (Carlos only thinks he is an ace) and another left handed hitter this winter. Milton is coming around and his .380+ OBP makes him a contributor. As much as I like Fontenot and Theriot, we can upgrade at shortstop and 2nd base. Fukudome has shown that he is a quality, professional major leaguer. I would like to see him hit in the #2 hole or the #6 spot in the lineup. Perhaps a middle infielder that can switch hit and lead off? Sound like anyone you know? Stay tuned....