Cubs Poised for Rebound

[98navigator]

Mike Baum/Cubs.com has a positive piece about the Cubs chances going into the 2007 season. It's mostly fluff but still nice to read:

 

In many past springs, if the Cubs were optimistic, you asked: "Why?" This spring, the better question seems to be: "Why not?"

 

When Carlos Zambrano... strode happily into the clubhouse on Thursday, announcing to the world... "America's Team -- The Chicago Cubs!" nobody blinked, everybody smiled. High spirits and general acclaim, why not?

 

...Lou Piniella, addressed the central issues of his club, his optimism seemed not only genuine, but genuinely well-placed.

 

The Cubs have... greatly improved their chances. Their 2007 optimism is more substantial than the typical garden variety rose-colored visions of spring in Arizona.

[Brian]

gah, I'm really starting to get a little excited about this team. I know how this story ends though.

[BDWeav71]

Carlos sure doesn't seem like a guy who is discontent with his current contract situation...

 

I more than expect a deal to get done in the next couple of weeks, maybe a precursor to a magical year?!

 

(yes, i know how this story ends also... :( )