Kid Gleason

I seem to remember Fred McGriff doing something similar 10 years ago. Let's get this over with already!

...look into trading Soriano to the White Sox for Dunn? The contracts look to expire the same year but the Cubs would save a total of $16 million off Soriano's contract. Dunn is 3 years younger than Soriano though that may not be as much a factor given all that has been said regarding Dunn's condiditoning. Sox might take on Soriano as they are better positioned to win now.

I was a server at his old chicken restaurant in Shaumburg around '96. I was working one night and had a chance to meet him when he came in for dinner with his wife. He took the time to meet any of us who wanted to shake their hands. Very nice family.

I saw in the trib where Quade is looking at former Cub Gary Varsho to possibly fill a coaching position. FWIW

I was just wondering who y'all think is a better pitcher at this point in their careers assuming health...Sheets or Harden? If the Cubs were to add a healthy Sheets would they ultimatly be better of than if they had kept a healthy Harden?

Pure fantasy baseball here but how about Cabrera AND Granderson? Soriano could move back to 2nd base. :)

FWIW, I heard on one of the sports talk stations here in Chicago that Wells will make his next start then be shut down.

Is this whole thing with Bradley worse than the Todd Hundley and Dave Kingman situations? Will Bradley eventually be crowned "most reviled" Cub?

It is too bad that Mark's career has taken a turn for the worse. I was also one who hoped there would be a 10+ year era of dominance from him in a Cubs uniform. All that said, I don't feel sorry for him. He got to play in the major leagues and like has been said, he has a degree from a very good school. I wish him the best...but he will be just fine. BTW I was one who at the time of Prior's signing smirked at the misfortune of the Twins because thay had to pass on Prior to get Mauer. I guess you never know

I bet the Sox are just trying to get the pieces together to make a trade with the Cubs to re-acquire Cotts :) Seriously I can't see why Peavy would want to go to the Sox as I was under the impression he wanted to play for a contender. Either way, the Cubs have bigger problems

Would Jim Edmonds be worth the Sox taking a look at? He's really not a leadoff hitter I know, but he is a lefty bat.

(Forgive me if this has been covered somewhere already) I am wondering if anything has been reported on Fukodome working with Perry in the off season? Was there any indication Fukudome would stay in the states or have some Cubs coach go to Japan to work with him? My point is, I agree with what has been said regarding him improving, I just hadn't heard much about him doing anything to make it happen.

We go to Frank & Lupes in downtown Scottsdale. Very good Mexican food. Me gusta la margaritas!

Ahhh, thanks D.