Different sense of urgency w/Cubs and Yanks?

[UK1679666180]

While I've never been one for overreacting, if the Yankees do get a high priced replacement for Matsui, does it add validity to the possible passive nature that Hendry is using in adding onto this roster?

 

Everyone knows this team has holes, while it'll take more than one player to fix this offense, I wish there could be anything tangible as far as a willingness to improve this team before the A-S break.

 

Obviously at this stage there's a severe risk for overpaying (especially with a declining farm system which needs as many assets as poss.), but I'd like to see be more aggressive. Maybe I'm wrong about Hendry's passive nature in '06, but if they have any belief of saving the season, he'll have to do more than he has done in the past and sooner.

[UK1679666180]

I'm not talking about just this instance, you can go back to '04 and Tejada. If Tejada was a need, there are only a couple of teams that would go after him if they were paying the current SS 5mil, I think the Cubs need that same mind-set. Of course, that has to be based upon going after the right player at a market value price (which I think Tejada rec'd).

[goonys evil twin]

Hendry has always taken an extremely passive, "things will work themselves out" attitude toward their roster.

[UK1679666180]

While the NY media is beyond ridiculous, there is reason why they can mention possible based on previous results of the past. The media has mentioned Soriano, Sanders, Hunter, Cabrera, Abreu, and Stewert. So far, the Chicago media has mentioned Millar and Conine, but they like Conine better b/c of defense.

 

It frustrates that team doesn't do everything it can to field a winner. Of course, it frustrates me more that they have a different core of values in regards to roster composition.

[stitchface]

I am willing to bet Hendry is of the mindset that Jones and Pierre are going to come bigtime and the offense will get going. Craig Wilson is the only option I've heard that makes any sense at all for replacing Lee - particularly since he could also platoon with Murton.