Sammy Sofa

There's little reason to panic. It's the "kids" that are really letting these games go. The only thing that bothers me a little is how anemic the "regulars'" batting has looked, but hey, it's the spring.

Good day for the regulars. Hideous day for the kids.

I say the Cubs bounce back and only lose by 2!

Lou started slumping with regret back around the 6th inning or so. Poor bastard really didn't realize what he was getting into. LET'S GO COBS.

I know it's just spring training, but still... *SIGH*

Wooo, nice jump.

D-LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Dear Cobs, Please remember how to score runs. Thank you.

I see Bruce!!!! Bruce, sticking your tongue out at Lou? That's no way to start a good professional relationship. By the way, that angle has you dwarfing Paul Sullivan. If it is...yow. I take back every mean thing I said about her. Is the woman with the red shirt Carrie Muskat?

And this is precisely why ARod is unlikely to opt out. Since the Rangers are subsidizing a large share of the contract for the next 4 years ARod is going to get above-market money per year ($27M), while whichever team ARod is playing for will pay below-market rates per year ($16-$18M). And if that team is not the NYY, the Yankees stand to benefit much more from accomodating ARod with a trade (even if it's for 50 cents on the dollar) than risk having him opt out and get nothing. The best-case scenario for the Cubbies is that ARod and NYY come to a mutual decision to part ways at some point this year, ARod uses his NTC to dictate a trade to the Cubs, and NYY, having basically no leverage, accepts a modest return in the trade. If his #1 concern at this point is winning though, would it not benefit him more to opt out and not force the team that takes him to have to give up talent. The Yankees aren't going to accept only prospects, any ARod deal will have to include major league talent and that hurts any team ARod goes to. So, if he's comfortable with the way his bank account looks (like CarolinaCubFan said, I think) and primarily wants to go somewhere to win, the more logical move would be to opt out and not cost his new team any of their major league talent. Or what if the team he's going to needs to trade away some of their talent to make room for ARod's salary?

what's funny is that he reminds me of bagwell there. Yeah, me too. It was kinda creepy seeing this pic with Bagwell's just happening to be right above it.

Thank you, Boston. Rock it, Murt!

Is that a shin guard on his left leg? And if so why is it on the inside of his shin? Cause that's where most foul balls off the leg hit. Makes sense. I'm just used to seeing it closer to the outside like Bagwell used to have his ankle guard. http://www.nbcsports.com/2006/1215/645508_320X362.jpg Thank you for providing visual proof of just how much classier and more awesome the socks up-look is.

I'm assuming someone tossed him some cash. I believe a Chicago Area dentist fixed his teath for free a few years back. Mancow Muller paid to have his teeth fixed cause Ronnie couldn't afford it I guess. And now Mancow is off the air here. The two aren't related, but I just wanted to point out how awesome it is that Mancow isn't on Chicago radio anymore. Actually, it was Jonathan Brandmeier back in the early to mid 90s who found a dentist to donate his services for RWW. Fair enough. Mancow is still a monster.

I'm assuming someone tossed him some cash. I believe a Chicago Area dentist fixed his teath for free a few years back. Mancow Muller paid to have his teeth fixed cause Ronnie couldn't afford it I guess. And now Mancow is off the air here. The two aren't related, but I just wanted to point out how awesome it is that Mancow isn't on Chicago radio anymore.

I'll take paying ARod the big bucks over paying Z the big bucks any day of the week and a zillion times on Sunday. Just an idea.

It doesn't specify that if one gives Ronnie a ball that it doesn't have to be moving. At high speeds. Just sayin'.

Dear Lord...please. Please. Thank you.

HAIL CESAR.

Walrond... *Sigh*

Double play! DeRosa's defense is sounding really good so far...I miss Todd, but this is a very nice change of pace from our regular 2nd baseman.

Aramis is just getting warmed up, Chuckie. Beware...

BAYSEBOLL.

I love Lou. I love Bruce. I love the Cubs. I really shouldn't be this happy.

The Cubs Reporter is starting to sound as positive as BleedCubbieBlue.com, but with about a zillion times more legitamacy. GIVE ME BASEBALL!!!