Revisionist History

[stitchface]

seemed like Furcal resisted the urge to sign, but whatever.

 

"The Cubs resisted the urge to add a shortstop in the offseason, opting to stick with the kid."

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060429&content_id=1424395&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

[BigSlick]

seemed like Furcal resisted the urge to sign, but whatever.

 

"The Cubs resisted the urge to add a shortstop in the offseason, opting to stick with the kid."

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060429&content_id=1424395&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

 

whatever, I'm happier with cedeno out there anyway.

[sethuel1]

seemed like Furcal resisted the urge to sign, but whatever.

 

"The Cubs resisted the urge to add a shortstop in the offseason, opting to stick with the kid."

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060429&content_id=1424395&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

 

whatever, I'm happier with cedeno out there anyway.

 

You guys aren't swayed by Furcal's .529 OPS?

[sunnydoo]

Furcal is another slow starter who usually heats up Post All Star Break.

 

And I cant wait for one to see him again. Hopefully Mr Wood or Z can buzz his head for the damage done. Dont get mad, just get even.

 

Ve Have vays of Gezting Even. Ve vill teach you not to run inside the baseline.

Edited April 30, 2006 by sunnydoo

[CubsWin]

seemed like Furcal resisted the urge to sign, but whatever.

 

"The Cubs resisted the urge to add a shortstop in the offseason, opting to stick with the kid."

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060429&content_id=1424395&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

I don't know about that. I know what you mean, Furcal signed with another team opting not to come to Chicago, but he only did so because the dollars per year were better in LA. It was the Cubs who "resisted the urge" to match or better the Dodgers offer. The line does admit the Cubs had an urge to add a shortstop, which indeed they did, but in the end, they chose not to do what it took to sign Furcal or trade for Lugo and take their chances with the kid.

 

It sounds a little misleading, but when you think about it...

[Diffusion]

seemed like Furcal resisted the urge to sign, but whatever.

 

"The Cubs resisted the urge to add a shortstop in the offseason, opting to stick with the kid."

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060429&content_id=1424395&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

I don't know about that. I know what you mean, Furcal signed with another team opting not to come to Chicago, but he only did so because the dollars per year were better in LA. It was the Cubs who "resisted the urge" to match or better the Dodgers offer.

 

Revisionist history once again.

 

What actually happened was the Dodgers said that their $39m/3yr offer was only good for as long as it took Furcal to try and use the offer as leverage with other teams. Effectively, the Dodgers put the pen in Furcal's hand, and said, sign now, or don't sign. And, it being $39m/3yrs, he signed. The Cubs at no point had the opportunity to improve their offer, which was already plenty expensive enough at $47m/5yrs.

[soccer10k]

I'm not going to lie. I wanted the Cubs to sign Furcal and was quite disappointed when the Dodgers outbid us at the last minute. I am pleased with Cedeno's progress and, as of now, happy that we didn't get Furcal. That being said, I think that many people would be a lot angrier about not getting Furcal if Cedeno was hitting .200 right now as opposed to .308.

[CubsWin]

seemed like Furcal resisted the urge to sign, but whatever.

 

"The Cubs resisted the urge to add a shortstop in the offseason, opting to stick with the kid."

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060429&content_id=1424395&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

I don't know about that. I know what you mean, Furcal signed with another team opting not to come to Chicago, but he only did so because the dollars per year were better in LA. It was the Cubs who "resisted the urge" to match or better the Dodgers offer.

 

Revisionist history once again.

 

What actually happened was the Dodgers said that their $39m/3yr offer was only good for as long as it took Furcal to try and use the offer as leverage with other teams. Effectively, the Dodgers put the pen in Furcal's hand, and said, sign now, or don't sign. And, it being $39m/3yrs, he signed. The Cubs at no point had the opportunity to improve their offer, which was already plenty expensive enough at $47m/5yrs.

Wow, I didn't know that. How did you hear about that?

 

If that's the case, it sure seems like Ned Coletti has it in for the Cubs even more now...

[sunnydoo]

One of the ESPN dudes said that during a telecast.

 

And the Dodgers in all seriousness are mad at the Cubs and wont deal with us anymore because of Hendry. They are apparently still upset about the Hundley trade. I dont blame them, lol. Wow, was that just an awful trade in hindsight.

[sweetpeteman]

One of the ESPN dudes said that during a telecast.

 

And the Dodgers in all seriousness are mad at the Cubs and wont deal with us anymore because of Hendry. They are apparently still upset about the Hundley trade. I dont blame them, lol. Wow, was that just an awful trade in hindsight.

 

That trade happened before the current ownership and front office. There was a thread a while back on why their GM won't do business with Hendry.