C.C.

Where's the downfall? If he stays hot that's a great option for the team.

Good point. If someone gets tired, send them down. Only problem is that there isn't really another position player that this team just has to have on the roster. I would lean toward another IF, but just traded the only backup SS. That is true, but you have to know you have this many quality candidates going in, so you plan the roster around a 6 man pen and maybe add a FA bench bat. Or take on a Rule 5 hitter. I agree that now there's not a terrible difference in Russell v. Hoffpauir(or whoever would've gotten the spot). I'm actually fine with this approach. It's basically just as much of a crap shoot bringing up raw talent (inexperienced at the major league level) from the minors to secure bullpen roster spots as it is to sign veteran middle inning relievers to a 2 or 3 year deal, except it's way cheaper. There is no guarantee that Marmol, Marshall and Grabow will be more effective than the kids. I'm not sure I like the idea of sitting Colvin on the bench daily, considering he still has some weaknesses at the plate that need to be addressed with regular playing time. I probably would have gone with Fuld in that spot, and am assuming that it will only be a matter of time before Lou switches them up. I'm guessing it's only a temporary thing to reward his hot spring. Fuld is organizational depth. Colvin is someone they are counting on to contribute in a big way. He's going to get some playing time for the first month of the season. He'll probably play 3 times per week.

No. It's just as bad as the "YEAR 1" banners plastered everywhere.

He's had some success as a coach. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWFNkxE_bf0 Okay, that was funny.

A lot went wrong last year and we still ended up with 83 wins.

A lot would have to go wrong in order for us to finish 5th. I just don't see it happening.

Angling for Lou's job? Don't tease.

DePaul talking to Reggie Theus? Any thoughts on this? I know nothing about his coaching abilities.

Bobby V given us some loving.

Lilly get well soon!!!!! I'm hearing mid to late April now. Please don't rush him. I'm counting the days for Castro.

Another hit today and another rbi. So far...

Just saw that myself. The first month he should see a lot of playing time. We'll see how he does.

2 more hits and 2 more RBI's today.

1M per year isn't that big of a budget unless they're talking strictly base. Sure, but it's far more then I thought Depaul would be willing to pay.

Damn! I didn't realize how all out DePaul is going for a new coach. Thier budget is 1M per year and they will go over that depending on the coach. Man, they have to get this right to get the program on the right track.

I'll never forgive Jim Hendry.

I wish our players had that kind of drop off in the last two months of the season.

Damn, that hotel thingy would be pretty bad-ass. How cool would it be if they added a balcony view of the game from your hotel room. Kinda like Toronto has.

Castro and Calvin has got me drooling this spring. Sexy...

So much wasted energy in this thread.

Any updates?

Geez dude, do you have anything to offer this thread other than complaints about other people's ideas? Wait, I can't offer my opinion about the Cubs going out and getting more relievers in the thread about the Cubs going out and getting more relievers? There you go again.

Grrrrrrrr.....................

Dammit! My DVR just blew out so I can't record the game! Urh!

I think we got a decent shot at 1st place this Spring.