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What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - jstraw - 08-19-2009
How about bench players we're stuck with for next season and start cycling everyone with a pulse up from Des Moines.
Might see some surprises...give a few kids an audition...or at least put them on display for possible winter trading...raise their stock a little.
I dunno. I'm just grasping. How does this team use the remaining games for something that might factor positively for next season?
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - Ace - 08-19-2009
I'm not giving up, but if I were, I'd like to get a look at Darwin Barney.
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - Butcher - 08-19-2009
Lose every game so we get a higher pick. It actually appears that we are already doing that.
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - Giff - 08-19-2009
There's no reason for the Cubs organization to give up on the season right now. It's obviously looking bleak, but teams have come back from more games back later in the season. They need to continue to try and win every game.
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - vitaminB - 08-19-2009
There is this minor league catcher named Ronny Bennington I'd like to see get a shot.
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - rok - 08-19-2009
We need to see what our future options at SS (move Theriot to 2B where he belongs), CF, and C look like. Also, let's take a look at another RP or two and plan for a team sans Heilman and Gregg.
Other than Fox, Wells and Guzman, there aren't too many good stories on this team. The next few seasons are going to be a struggle.
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - SandbergMVP1984 - 08-19-2009
They could quit playing Soto and send him to the gym so he's in shape for next year
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - Andy - 08-19-2009
Play full out through the end of August, see where we're at, then fill the roster with guys with high potential or guys that will be open to the Rule 5 draft next year. Might as well get a look.
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - jstraw - 08-19-2009
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I think this makes good sense.
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - Scarey - 08-19-2009
If you bring up a player when rosters expand, does that use up an option year on them? And does it start their clock to arbitration?
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - MW4 - 08-19-2009
what happened to Bobby Scales?
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - ruby23 - 08-19-2009
<!--quoteo(post=58807:date=Aug 19 2009, 12:07 PM:name=MW4)-->QUOTE (MW4 @ Aug 19 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->what happened to Bobby Scales?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Turns out he's old and bad.
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - ruby23 - 08-19-2009
The Cubs need to start trying to put everyone through waivers and see what happens.
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - rok - 08-19-2009
<!--quoteo(post=58809:date=Aug 19 2009, 12:09 PM:name=ruby23)-->QUOTE (ruby23 @ Aug 19 2009, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->The Cubs need to start trying to put everyone through waivers and see what happens.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Starting with Miles. Then move on to Fontenot.
What's the most constructive thing the Cubs can do with the remainder of this season? - Coldneck - 08-19-2009
<!--quoteo(post=58812:date=Aug 19 2009, 01:17 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Aug 19 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=58809:date=Aug 19 2009, 12:09 PM:name=ruby23)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ruby23 @ Aug 19 2009, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->The Cubs need to start trying to put everyone through waivers and see what happens.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Starting with Miles. Then move on to Fontenot.
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I'd be shocked if this has not already occurred. Most teams routinely put players through waivers because it is a no lose proposition. The team can always remove the player once claimed.