LBiittner

I think Walsh has been missing this entire cubs season???

I'd like to begin by saying this is a wonderful story about humanity in this disheveled world.. Although I extremely enjoy your articles involving hardball analytics, this nsbb feature touches the heart as well as realizing scent is the strongest tie to memory. While reading your words, I definitely revert to times I've been fortunate to visit Wrigley. Although it saddens me to admit, I've only had limited opportunities to be there in person. Admittedly, I don't necessarily share all the same political views. But the one subject I struggle with is the immigration situation dominating our world today. I question the motives on both sides of the political arena. Are immigrants to Chicago, who were invited without process for humanitarian reasons or for the $ granted to Illinois for support or the electoral college? Likewise, are Republicans assuming border crossers are gaining bennies more easily than hardluck U.S. citizens? A little of my history on this subject. My Father was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War. He was on furlough to Amsterdam and met my future Mother. They fell in love, and wanted to be married once his service time was complete. My Dad soon learned the immigration process was rather complicated and very time consuming. This was back in the time of no computers and no cell phones. Communication methods were via US/Europe postal. Phones at that time were not in every household. My Dad lived in rural Illinois. He used the phone in the towns' only grocery store. My Mom, in Amsterdam, had to use the phone at the neighborhood Doctor. It took them almost 6 months to complete the legal immigration process. Representative Robert Michael of Illinois was a hero for my Dad. Through the many years of maintaining her visa, green card and later her citizenship I witnessed many stressful occurrences. In today's world, most people want everything now. Instant gratification. No investment in the time to get something worthwhile. If given the choice, take the easy path. My late mother was old school. She harbored resentment towards illegals who flipped their middle finger at her for following the legal process. The older I get, I'm learning to help others regardless of their history. Second and third chances are necessary

I'm just pointing out how the millennials can worship how focking savy Jeb is with every focking deal he creates. Oooh let's sign gimp arm brooks Raley to possibly pitch 10 or 11 times at the end of the season. Oooh I'm glad we signed boyd for 29 million, because he looked good after a dozen games last year. I'm asking you directly rcal, what has Jeb done to correct the major hole in the bullpen to address 26 blown saves? There are-were major candidates to sign this offseason. So far, Jeb is looking at his rear view on all of them. I've seen you mention dozens of times about how much Jeb has left to spend. Guess what? Perhaps he can't spend to last years numbers. This was suppose to be his "all in" season. Brooks Raley and Colin Rea aren't what I'd consider "all in"

Boston paid liam hendriks 4 million to not pitch in 24. And they're on the hook for 6 million to possibly not pitch in 25? Yep, gimme some of that to backfill a staff. Keep dealing Jeb for that there savyness. Focking moron

They've possibly set aside 11 million bucks for roster fill today when he could've been picked up for 5mil when the Brewers offered him up in November. Smacks of trey mancini-like negotiations

I understand it's all part of negotiations blah blah blah. but, what a slap in your butthole when your new team can't negotiate a contract with the teams next great american hero but on the same day turns around and gives 5 mil in 25 and possibly 6 mil in 26 to Colin focking Rea.

Colin focking Rea?

Who the horsefeathers on this current roster makes up for 26 blown horsefeathers saves?

Yeah he won't be pitching until possibly late season. T.J. rehabbing Brook focking Raley.

I'm going to mention Colin focking Rea everyday until Jed steps up and does something positive with the pitching staff.

Youre right chibear, Factor in $'s for zastrysny, poteet, thielbar, festa and Rea, wouldn't that together be about 10mil? Ten million for shot and shinola?

Aside from Tucker (which is fantastic) Cubs have acquired Zastrysny, Bickford, Morgan, Kristen, Boyd, Workman, Kelly, Poteet, Brujan, Heller, Thielbar, Festa, Rea. Hardly close to the pitching staff and roster we had been hoping to spend 60 million for to push us onward towards the holy holy. Jed better step up in the next month and spend $ or collateral or both?

He didn't age well going into his year 37, LoL

Lemahieu is insurance 2b & 3b and if yanks pay down his deal ? I dont like it

Quite frankly, I'm expecting Marcus Stroman and DJ Lemahieu from the yanks coming here. Yanks payoff lions share of their 2025 $, while cubs assume their full balance of 2026 $. Cubs give away a couple kids in exchange. God I pray I'm drunk

If you are correct, for this, I love u

Quickly please, somebody (bertz) put a positive spin on Colin focking Rea stats.

Hey Jose cuas is available once again. Bring that motherfocker back jed!

Im waiting with baited bad breath and Jed gives us Colin focking Rea. Colin focking Rea is a biblical loss for an mlb staff. Why does jed keep pissing in the shallows?

I love him because he is a Hoss. I'm hoping he learns the art of closing along side a savy vet. Could he flourish as a 2 pitch starter? Fastball & sweeper and we'd be punting 2025 trying to stretch out his arm for 26.

The Cubs, for once, stand tall and get the next best available hitter this side of billionaire Juan Soto and henny penny's are worried about his potential contract being a burden on the Ricketts 7 or 8 years from now??? Give me horsefeathers break.

Diego Cartaya is a Twin. Shucks, may have been worth a chance roll of the dice

Whats happening with diego cartaya?

So was ernie before ole man wrigley sunk his hooks into him and created the "let's play 2" good kid. We need a japanese import other than Toyota or Lexus here in Chicago! I'm not climbing down from this high horse until either I fall or get bucked by the 3rd week of January! High ho silver and gold

For those looking for the next "face" of the cubbies, Thinking Ernie, Fergie, Sammy and Rizzo(yes, rizzo was a face or the spokesperson of the cubs). Although, Tucker is a great player , is he boisterous enough or gregarious to take ahold of the Chicago media? Hmm. My thoughts, chicago is the melting pot of the U.S. Sasaki could melt the hearts of Chicago. I'm all in for the mystery of what might be. I'm all about taking on the chance. It's time for Fernandomania to arrive somewhere else besides the left coast. Hahaha