If this doesn't get done I can not name a time where I was more disgusted to be a Cubs Fan and the Tribune ,Hendry, Mcdoughn can go .... I Leave it at that until its offical.
I thought Keith Law did an awesome job on his in depth writing for each guy on the list. Broke down all the Pitchers weapons and there deliverys. Didn't agree with everything he said but it was a good read and better than a lot of other garbage stuff espn spews out.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-angels11nov11,1,2793103.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true Didn't see this posted anywhere else but having the Angels owner in this the way he throws around money is scary. This could allow them to move one of there starters for an impact bat like Tejeda or Vernon Wells. My mind has changed on this I think Buster Olney info is so vague that it could very well prove to be wrong. I am holding out hope the only reports I have seen about him going to the Red Sox have been reports feeding off of the one Buster Olney made. Anyone else find it weird that Buster Olney would get this info and not Red Sox favorite Peter Gammons?
I could see Baltimore throwing in a high bid and then walk away from the table just to keep him from the Red Sox or Yankees but I don't see the Red Sox doing that. Beckett Schilling Matzuka Wakefield Papelbon /Clement/Lester/Clemens is a pretty sweet rotation there has been some Talk that Clemens might return to Boston mid way through the season the way he did with the Astros that should give Boston enough Horse to beat out the Yanks. They also have Lester in the wings if his health allows him to pitch next season.
I have feeling that Sheffield will be in right field next season and Hendry will try to spin Jones somewhere. The Yankees are trying to keep him away from the AL and with almost 5 million of his deal defffered if the Cubs can get him without giving up a ton of talent he would provide a huge upgrade over Jones at not much more in payroll. I hope Hendry would then go after Drew for Center field and leave Murton in Left field. With that outfield I would hope Hendry can find a good defensive fourth outfielder who can start some to fill in for the games Sheffield and Drew will need off. Durham Second leading off? Durham Murton Lee Drew Ramirez Sheffield Barrett Izturiz/Theriot/Cedeno Doesn't look to bad althought injuries are a concern with that group.
We will see how serious the new Cubs President and Hendry are tonight about making a serious run for the World Series Next year if they come in with a winning bid.
If the Yankees get him I'm gonna puke. Gut feeling that winning bid won't come from (Cubs,Yankees,Mets,Boston,Texas) but a dark horse team like the Diamondbacks,Blue Jays,Astros, Orioles that flew in under the radar and make a bold move.