Dotel may not be back until midseason...

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Well maybe I was wrong on Dotel, as it now appears he won't be ready for Spring Training.

 

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Dotel, a free agent who blew out his elbow last season and underwent reconstructive surgery in early June, told a newspaper in the Dominican Republic that the Mets are one of five teams who have expressed an interest in him even though he won't be able to pitch until at least midseason.

 

 

 

With this news, I can understand why Hendry went with Howry over Dotel. Of course, I'd still love to sign Dotel to a similar deal we gave to Dempster and Williamson.

[Balsa]

I was thinking the same thing. The Hendry Scrap Heap Deal

[YearofDaCubs]

Not surprised. I figured it will take until midseason for him to even be effective. Either way a deal close to Dempster or Williamson would be wise for the Cubs.