Garciapparra, Williamson and Wood

[gflore34]

Their pending return from the DL is why I believe Hendry isn't going to do a thing. He, in my opinion, unrealistically believes they're going to contribute if they do, I can see one of two outcomes well, really one:

 

1. They contribute enough to get the Cubs within a game or even tie for the WC late and in the key game one of them goes down again as the Cubs fall short of the WC.

 

2. They take two - three weeks to get back into the grove while the Cubs drop winnable game after winnable game then, finally turn it on as Cubs fall just short of the WC.

[TB_11]

Their pending return from the DL is why I believe Hendry isn't going to do a thing. He, in my opinion, unrealistically believes they're going to contribute if they do, I can see one of two outcomes well, really one:

 

1. They contribute enough to get the Cubs within a game or even tie for the WC late and in the key game one of them goes down again as the Cubs fall short of the WC.

 

2. They take two - three weeks to get back into the grove while the Cubs drop winnable game after winnable game then, finally turn it on as Cubs fall just short of the WC.

 

Spoken with the pessimism that only a lifetime Cubs fan looks at his baseball team with :D

 

The Cubs realize that Kerry can't be an effective starter this year, but I think Hendry will look to the farm system (ie Hill, especially given his start today) rather than trade for a starter.

 

I'd be surprised if Nomar will be 100% at any point this year, but given the black hole of baseball talent that is Neifi Perez, having Nomar in the lineup even at 70% will be a significant upgrade at shortstop. Whether or not it will be the catalyst to us putting together a strong two months is questionable though.

[cubsfaninfla]

I don't like how the Dusty/Hendry lovers keep saying this is just like making a trade. It isn't. Hendry thinks everything is fine (unrealistically).

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I don't like how the Dusty/Hendry lovers keep saying this is just like making a trade. It isn't. Hendry thinks everything is fine (unrealistically).

 

Can you explain why it's not? I'd love to see an upgrade in LF, but Williamson and Nomar have not contributed anything all year, so getting them is much like trading for somebody.

[gflore34]

Their pending return from the DL is why I believe Hendry isn't going to do a thing. He, in my opinion, unrealistically believes they're going to contribute if they do, I can see one of two outcomes well, really one:

 

1. They contribute enough to get the Cubs within a game or even tie for the WC late and in the key game one of them goes down again as the Cubs fall short of the WC.

 

2. They take two - three weeks to get back into the grove while the Cubs drop winnable game after winnable game then, finally turn it on as Cubs fall just short of the WC.

 

Spoken with the pessimism that only a lifetime Cubs fan looks at his baseball team with :D

 

The Cubs realize that Kerry can't be an effective starter this year, but I think Hendry will look to the farm system (ie Hill, especially given his start today) rather than trade for a starter.

 

I'd be surprised if Nomar will be 100% at any point this year, but given the black hole of baseball talent that is Neifi Perez, having Nomar in the lineup even at 70% will be a significant upgrade at shortstop. Whether or not it will be the catalyst to us putting together a strong two months is questionable though.

 

Thanks, I've seen too many things go awry for the Cubs to expect any other outcome. My outlook is hope for the best but, expect the worst. The most frustrating aspect of this is Hendry really believes their return is like a block buster trade. He's made several comments about their pending return along with the "we're not going to make a trade for the sake of trading" line.

[noisesquared]

Thanks, I've seen too many things go awry for the Cubs to expect any other outcome. My outlook is hope for the best but, expect the worst. The most frustrating aspect of this is Hendry really believes their return is like a block buster trade. He's made several comments about their pending return along with the "we're not going to make a trade for the sake of trading" line.

 

Hendry is posturing. The fact that there are 3 quality players that will all address a need joining the team in a week helps Hendry's leverage, because all of the other GM's realistically know that Hendry does not have to make a move to improve the team. It would be a huge roll of the dice to not add a LF or upgrade the offense or pen, but it does not end the Cubs chances this year if Hendry stands pat.

[Illini Iceman]

Their pending return from the DL is why I believe Hendry isn't going to do a thing. He, in my opinion, unrealistically believes they're going to contribute if they do, I can see one of two outcomes well, really one:

 

1. They contribute enough to get the Cubs within a game or even tie for the WC late and in the key game one of them goes down again as the Cubs fall short of the WC.

 

2. They take two - three weeks to get back into the grove while the Cubs drop winnable game after winnable game then, finally turn it on as Cubs fall just short of the WC.

 

Spoken with the pessimism that only a lifetime Cubs fan looks at his baseball team with :D

 

The Cubs realize that Kerry can't be an effective starter this year, but I think Hendry will look to the farm system (ie Hill, especially given his start today) rather than trade for a starter.

 

I'd be surprised if Nomar will be 100% at any point this year, but given the black hole of baseball talent that is Neifi Perez, having Nomar in the lineup even at 70% will be a significant upgrade at shortstop. Whether or not it will be the catalyst to us putting together a strong two months is questionable though.

 

Thanks, I've seen too many things go awry for the Cubs to expect any other outcome. My outlook is hope for the best but, expect the worst. The most frustrating aspect of this is Hendry really believes their return is like a block buster trade. He's made several comments about their pending return along with the "we're not going to make a trade for the sake of trading" line.

 

So you prefer he does make a trade just for the sake of trading?

This year seems like a bad buyers market. Everything I have seen so far is either adding a guy that won't make much of a difference (eg - Kearns) or paying way to much for the few top quality players being made available.

Personally I don't think even adding Ramirez would ensure getting this team over the top so it doesn't make sense to give away some of the top young players in the system.

Unless a real good deal becomes available for Hendry I would rather he just keep the team as it is and hope that some guys catch fire and allow the team to squeak in as the WC. If not, there should be plenty of money available in the offseason to retool and put a team together that can make a serious run in 2006.

[oldcubsfan]

I don't like how the Dusty/Hendry lovers keep saying this is just like making a trade. It isn't. Hendry thinks everything is fine (unrealistically).

very deep. thanks.

[gflore34]

Their pending return from the DL is why I believe Hendry isn't going to do a thing. He, in my opinion, unrealistically believes they're going to contribute if they do, I can see one of two outcomes well, really one:

 

1. They contribute enough to get the Cubs within a game or even tie for the WC late and in the key game one of them goes down again as the Cubs fall short of the WC.

 

2. They take two - three weeks to get back into the grove while the Cubs drop winnable game after winnable game then, finally turn it on as Cubs fall just short of the WC.

 

Spoken with the pessimism that only a lifetime Cubs fan looks at his baseball team with :D

 

The Cubs realize that Kerry can't be an effective starter this year, but I think Hendry will look to the farm system (ie Hill, especially given his start today) rather than trade for a starter.

 

I'd be surprised if Nomar will be 100% at any point this year, but given the black hole of baseball talent that is Neifi Perez, having Nomar in the lineup even at 70% will be a significant upgrade at shortstop. Whether or not it will be the catalyst to us putting together a strong two months is questionable though.

 

Thanks, I've seen too many things go awry for the Cubs to expect any other outcome. My outlook is hope for the best but, expect the worst. The most frustrating aspect of this is Hendry really believes their return is like a block buster trade. He's made several comments about their pending return along with the "we're not going to make a trade for the sake of trading" line.

 

So you prefer he does make a trade just for the sake of trading?

This year seems like a bad buyers market. Everything I have seen so far is either adding a guy that won't make much of a difference (eg - Kearns) or paying way to much for the few top quality players being made available.

Personally I don't think even adding Ramirez would ensure getting this team over the top so it doesn't make sense to give away some of the top young players in the system.

Unless a real good deal becomes available for Hendry I would rather he just keep the team as it is and hope that some guys catch fire and allow the team to squeak in as the WC. If not, there should be plenty of money available in the offseason to retool and put a team together that can make a serious run in 2006.

 

Good point, the only one who may make a big enough difference is Huff, he offers a combination of OBP, SLP and AVG that could really help the lineup. Beyond him I agree with you, Kearns et al will cost too much and bring too little to Cubs. Its more the frustration of seeing teams like the Astros (lately) and the Nationals (early) overachieve whilst, the Cubs take two steps forward, followed by three steps back most of season.

[badger1679666666]

I don't like how the Dusty/Hendry lovers keep saying this is just like making a trade. It isn't. Hendry thinks everything is fine (unrealistically).

 

Can you explain why it's not? I'd love to see an upgrade in LF, but Williamson and Nomar have not contributed anything all year, so getting them is much like trading for somebody.

 

I don't know why you even bother trying to be logical and well thought out as much as you do.

[abuck1220]

Garciaparra will play for Double-A West Tenn through Wednesday before joining the Cubs for Friday's game. By that time he will have played in only six minor-league games, not much for a hitter rusty from more than four months of inactivity.

 

"This guy doesn't have a lot of movable parts," Baker said. "His swing is compact and simple. It would be easier for him than other guys who have a lot of movement and things to get in sync.

 

i'd like to see those x-rays.

[mtkafka]

The three guys coming back means nothing to our chances since all three are unproven for this year... and I think Hendry AND Baker realize this. The way the Cubs have been playing, I really think they don't believe they can make the playoffs. They realistically have a chance, they are only 4 game back in the WC... but with 2 unproven starters, a shaky bullpen, LF and CF shuffling, inconsistency day in day out etc etc etc... we'd have to have Nomar at pre injury 2003 levels and Wood/Williamson would have to be solid from the pen (and remain healthy) ... its too much to ask.

 

The only realistic chance is if the other WC teams play mediocre at or arnd .500 the rest of the year and we get in with some luck.

 

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