Today's Bruce Miles article: Jacque Jones

[Bgbird68]

http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/cubs.asp

 

This better not happen.

[CuseCubFan69]

I'm hoping that this is a case of the Cubs trying to light a fire with some of the teams they have been talking to about a trade. I just can't see this team as being good.

 

Dusty lineup:

 

Pierre

Perez

Lee

Ramirez

Jones

Murton

Barrett

Cedeno

[WrigleyinEngland]

This is a joke? its April 1st? Oh no its just another off-season watching this inept org make itself worse. He has blown it again. Totally out of ideas and clueless how to make us better.

[CuseCubFan69]

This is a joke? its April 1st? Oh no its just another off-season watching this inept org make itself worse. He has blown it again. Totally out of ideas and clueless how to make us better.

 

It's just another rumor WiE. I think the Cubs still have a lot of options and time before Opening Day.

[WrigleyinEngland]

You can quote me on this. I would rather give CPatt a chance to rebound in RF than sign any FA RF that is available.

[WrigleyinEngland]

Its so frusrtating though Cuse, Plan A NEVER works out with Hendry and he is always down to plan Z by Jan and we are left with people like burntiz and jones playing everyday.

[CuseCubFan69]

Its so frusrtating though Cuse, Plan A NEVER works out with Hendry and he is always down to plan Z by Jan and we are left with people like burntiz and jones playing everyday.

 

If it does come down to plan Z you won't be the only one upset. This is my make or break season with Mr. Hendry and he had the money and resources to make this a better team and he better do it.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

Predictable. This is going to turn out bad. Enjoy the holidays Jim, it'll be your last as GM of the Cubs.

[bannor10]

its great to have the ectra 15 mil and not be able to spend it.....They should have given furcal the extra $$$....This is just sad

[Southpaw191679666239]

I'm hoping that this is a case of the Cubs trying to light a fire with some of the teams they have been talking to about a trade.

 

Why would teams care that he's interested in Jones?

[CuseCubFan69]

I'm hoping that this is a case of the Cubs trying to light a fire with some of the teams they have been talking to about a trade.

 

Why would teams care that he's interested in Jones?

 

If Hendry is in talks about a deal with a team and it's going nowhere maybe looking at Jones might get them to give him what he wants or come back to the bargining table.

[CubinNY]

You take it back, Bruce. You take it back.

 

At least he can catch the ball.

[WrigleyinEngland]

I honestly don't believe we have enough talent on the books to make a trade that will vastly improve the team. If you deal hill, pie, guzman, walker williams etc you are really stretched if injuries occur etc. He should of been in on that Was/ Tex deal instead of glowing about JP.

[soapy]

I'm hoping that this is a case of the Cubs trying to light a fire with some of the teams they have been talking to about a trade. I just can't see this team as being good.

 

Dusty lineup:

 

Pierre

Perez

Lee

Ramirez

Jones

Murton

Barrett

Cedeno

 

What really will be enjoyable will be the days that Neifi and Mabry start for Cedeno and Murton.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Ugh...no to Jones please. There's got to be a better option that that. I'd rather take a flyer on Richard Hidalgo, who hasn't had a good year since 2003, than to sign Jones to a multi-year contract.

 

:puke:

[CuseCubFan69]

I'm hoping that this is a case of the Cubs trying to light a fire with some of the teams they have been talking to about a trade. I just can't see this team as being good.

 

Dusty lineup:

 

Pierre

Perez

Lee

Ramirez

Jones

Murton

Barrett

Cedeno

 

What really will be enjoyable will be the days that Neifi and Mabry start for Cedeno and Murton.

 

See...it could always get worse!

[nolanwood]

Jock strap Jones isn't gonna help us out at all.....I take that back, he's gonna help by adding to the suck factor.

[Guest]

I'm hoping that this is a case of the Cubs trying to light a fire with some of the teams they have been talking to about a trade. I just can't see this team as being good.

 

Dusty lineup:

 

Pierre

Perez

Lee

Ramirez

Jones

Murton

Barrett

Cedeno

 

What really will be enjoyable will be the days that Neifi and Mabry start for Cedeno and Murton.

Also known as weekdays, right?

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

lol, I like how Bruce compared him to Burnitz, the second half black hole. :lol:

[UK1679666180]

This is a hitter with a career .258 EqA and over the last two seasons has pulled off two adj. OPS of .717 and .736.

 

We need Chuck to tell Hendry how medicore and overpaid Jones will become if the Cubs signed him. :)

 

No thanks.

[WrigleyinEngland]

Is anyone really starting to get worried? for me he's blown it and i want hendry, baker and MacPhail thrown in to the lake or i'll settle for the southside!!!!

[soapy]

I'm hoping that this is a case of the Cubs trying to light a fire with some of the teams they have been talking to about a trade. I just can't see this team as being good.

 

Dusty lineup:

 

Pierre

Perez

Lee

Ramirez

Jones

Murton

Barrett

Cedeno

 

What really will be enjoyable will be the days that Neifi and Mabry start for Cedeno and Murton.

Also known as weekdays, right?

 

Correct. Also, you can't expect the two rooks to do well against RHP just because they did in the minor leagues. They'll need to rest against RHP. I look for this lineup:

 

Pierre

Perez

Lee

Ramirez

Jones

Barrett

Mabry

Hairston

 

Awesome...

[UK1679666180]

You worry every off-season, if you feel the Cubs value certain things higher and lower than you. I'm not surprised by the Jones pursuit simply b/c of that and previous interest, of course. Edited December 13, 2005 by UK

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I wonder what creative stat Hendry will pull out of his rear end at the press conference announcing this signing. Rmemeber his quote at the Burnitz signing everyone?

[Cubzfan64]

You know, the sad thing for those of us who've been Cub fans since the 60's is that we actually HAVE decent starting pitching FINALLY, and each year those arms go to waste because of the lack of a couple key position players that could take us over the top.

 

It truly is frustrating