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I don't disagree. I suppose the only reason is the ol' heartstring angle. Griffey's trade to Cincy, as we all know, was an accomodation by Seattle. Griffey subsequently agreed with Cincy to a sweetheart deal, with millions deferred. While it may be only my perception, I think Griffey remains baseball royalty. I can't think of another player who forced a trade like he did that was not held in at least a little contempt. Such dissatisfaction never adhered to Griffey despite the trade he orchestrated. There may be a feeling that Griffey deserves his shot. Of course, there is the obvious connection with Lou that makes the Cubs that much more attractive to him. Clearly, it is counterintuitive to believe a baseball team/business would allow sentiment to dictate a move with its most high profile player. At the same time, one cannot dismiss that such sentiment has played a part in Griffey's previous move. Perhaps Griffey is just that special. Perhaps those running a once proud club steeped in tradition will harken back to its glory days and do one last favor for one of its favorite sons, Ken Griffey, Sr. Perhaps, just perhaps, its better for the game of baseball to see an aging hero once known as The Kid play once more in October. Then again, maybe Bud Selig and Barry Bonds will start a dog fighting conglomerate together... Don't forget Greg Maddux. Sure hendry blew that trade, but in his defense, he only made it because of respect for Greg. Maddux, though, certainly wasn't on the cusp of a major milestone . . . that's the part that has me most concerned about the deal. Could Griffey pass through waivers to be dealt after he hits his 600th. Granted, it could take awhile, and the price to acquire him would/should go way down, but is that realistic? I think Hendry made that deal because he coveted Izturis. If he wanted to just get Greg to a contender, he could have taken some crap farmhand and not get saddled with Cesar's ridiculous contract. I doubt Griffey would ever get through waivers.

I don't disagree. I suppose the only reason is the ol' heartstring angle. Griffey's trade to Cincy, as we all know, was an accomodation by Seattle. Griffey subsequently agreed with Cincy to a sweetheart deal, with millions deferred. While it may be only my perception, I think Griffey remains baseball royalty. I can't think of another player who forced a trade like he did that was not held in at least a little contempt. Such dissatisfaction never adhered to Griffey despite the trade he orchestrated. There may be a feeling that Griffey deserves his shot. Of course, there is the obvious connection with Lou that makes the Cubs that much more attractive to him. Clearly, it is counterintuitive to believe a baseball team/business would allow sentiment to dictate a move with its most high profile player. At the same time, one cannot dismiss that such sentiment has played a part in Griffey's previous move. Perhaps Griffey is just that special. Perhaps those running a once proud club steeped in tradition will harken back to its glory days and do one last favor for one of its favorite sons, Ken Griffey, Sr. Perhaps, just perhaps, its better for the game of baseball to see an aging hero once known as The Kid play once more in October. Then again, maybe Bud Selig and Barry Bonds will start a dog fighting conglomerate together...

90% celebration 10% bemoaning While it does little good to the team's current course to tally yet another financial handcuff fostered by Hendry, it is important to remain mindful of such mistakes/mismanagement. At least now we won't get reminders of the poor Izturis deal every time we see him in a Cub uniform.

There have been numerous examples of how Hendry's excessive contracts for mediocre-to-crap bench players and flash in the pan relievers have the cost the Cubs opportunities to sign more expensive free agents. Here's yet another example of financial mismanagement. While I'm pleased that Izturis is gone, he should never have donned a Cubs uniform. Maddux to LA should have been a fine deal -- if only it had brought us a decent prospect in return. Couldn't agree more.

Apathy. Was that an answer or an order? Either way, I don't care... Wow.. a JC sighting. Don't stare.

I'm happy he's gone, too. But, he ought never have been on the roster in the first place. He was an overpaid "dandy little gloveman" coming off an injury with no reason to believe he would grow into even a mediocre offensive threat.

Apathy. Was that an answer or an order? Either way, I don't care...

Just in case anyone was wondering and it hasn't been mentioned yet: Pittsburgh picking up $5.5M makes this much easier to swallow.

I have never been a fan of Lee's right handed bat at first base. If Teixeira gets healthy, I wouldn't mind a deal with Lee and Teixeira as the principles. But, wasn't Lee given a no-trade?

Did you just call me an "s" troll?!

After 5 beers, a hotdog, a burger, and a pretzel, I've come to the following assessment(s): -Lou is holding back his emotions -Shea stadium food isn't special -the Cubs border lethargic -the Mets border pethetic -Lou confuses me w/his pitcher usage -anyone named Newman should NEVER be walked twice in a game

When did Fontenot get added to the roster?! Did Lee get DLed?

Are you in Shea, or watching on TV? I'm in midtown and it's partly cloudy with no rain in sight. I'm at Shea. However, the clouds are moving fast right now. Update: Guzman was just warming up with his secret 200 foot curve ball. Should throw off the Mets..

NEVER TOO EARLY

Really? Huh. Looks OK on the ol' weather map... http://image.weather.com/images/maps/current/curwx_600x405.jpg While I generally believe everything on the internet, heavy grey clouds are moving in and currently sittibg over the park.

Hey Bruce. Why don't you set me up with some of that free beer in the press box. We all know the dirty little secret of how you guys get hammered during the away games. Maybe that's just me...

It will be a minor miracle if it doesn't rain here in the next 10 minutes.

If its a train wreck, I'm in the front car. Sitting 6th row, just left of Cub dugout.

Has it been mentioned that the Cubs have two guys named Cherry and Pie on their team? Warrent would be thrilled!

What do you need to know? Some clown named Billy S. wrote a bunch of plays that were shown at the Globe before it went up in flames.

"That move went out with high-button shoes!", exclaimed Harry Carey each time the pitcher faked to third and threw to first. I miss Harry.

Runs like thunder he may run like mays but he hits like his sister TBS version.

Put him LF with Sori at 2b Soriano's $136M hamstring will explode.

?klat sdrawkcab erom on huh racecar

Then he compliments the most overrated in Cesar.