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Sorry, I missed your post, first time through.... There is WAY TOO much whining about DeRosa! Did I like him? YES, very much. Will the Cubs miss him? At times, probably. But with the Cubs determined to balance the lineup he would have diminished playing time and would have been very unhappy. He was a great fit for either the Twins or Indians, and he was paid too much to sit on the bench, when, unlike Fukudome, he could be profitably traded, and MOST of his usefulness could be replaced by a switch hitter who is much cheaper and two years younger. I thought most of the DeRosa complaining was because of who we replaced him with (Miles) not because of losing DeRo himself. I know that was my issue. Trading DeRosa to sign Bradley is a hmmmmmmm moment, but trading DeRosa to open a spot for Aaron Miles doesn't make a lick of sense to me. You guys need to back off a little so you can get a little broader perspective! Hendry's moves are not black and white. They are more like pieces to the giant jig saw puzzle that he sees coming together for next season. DeRo wasn't traded to open a spot for anybody. He was traded so he would be happy in the end, and Hendry would be more flexible in acquiring pieces that fit! I really hope you're wrong. Trading a productive player for a not so prodective player to make the productive player happy is kind of stupid. Get a little broader perspective! How "productive" was DeRo going to be sitting on the bench pouting about his lack of PT at this juncture of his career. The Cubs needed a "bench" player and Hendry usually tries to look out for the best interests of his players when he can, that's why they like playing for him, and why Free agents like Bradley and Dunn have pre-picked the Cubs as their target team and are patiently waiting to see if there is any chance. Why would DeRo be sitting on the bench if he was on the Cubs next season? Nice fake account posting, btw.

This is one of the greatest things ever, you should see the smile on my face.

Murphy is just awful, the worst personality on the station. Most of his sports related thoughts are ass-backwards.

When was the last time a "big" Hendry trade was leaked to the media days before it happened?

Isn't Anquan Boldin one too? I'd love to go after one of these two in FA, then use the draft to rebuild the defense/o-line. I'm pretty sure Boldin is not a FA, but there has been talk he is available via trade.

Last game as a Bear?

Yeah, the announcer said the station was going to make a statement or something, and that it was the second toughest day, next to being on the air when his mother/grandmother died. Any clue as to what happened? His radio partner got the ax without it being publicly known why? BBB?

Is anything going to happen to Versteeg for instigating a fight under 5 minutes in the 3rd, as in suspension?

I'm guessing this article has already been posted, but if you have not seen it, here you go. http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the_sporting_blog/entry/view/15091/iowa_football_serves_as_great_aphrodisiac_

I'm really glad I caught this game from the second half on, great early season basketball.

Yes.

Disappointing, but expected. Good luck to UCLA the rest of the way, hope the big guy is healthy.

You play like 4 frosh. These games are only going to make you better. I would want no part of you come March. I agree, that's why I said "yet". Many players missing defensive assignments including seniors, but that will be corrected throughout the year. Screw March, I would avoid us in 3 years. If our bigs learn to defend and box out, it's going to be a fun year, if not......

Because our front court is useless.

SIU is just not good enough yet to keep up with the big boys, our front court is useless.

Da Bearssssssssss

Same.

Awful PP.

WOW!

How could you not even get a shot on goal on that Ladd?

I paid the extra $4.99 a month because I'm going to need ESPNU for college basketball anyways.

I agree with this sentiment, but admit I will be flipping (quickly) to see how the baseball game is going.

What team is he on now?

If Grace becomes the new color man, I would expect more run-ins in elevators.

Power play executing much better since the switch of coach, coincidence?