01-07-2009, 04:09 AM
I don't think we're gonna win 97 games again, just because that's a high number, and historically, the Cubs have always dropped off significantly after a banner year.
Still, I think this is a solid team, on paper. I don't think we've regressed all that much. Both the DeRo and the Woody moves are beyond puzzling, but it <i>is </i>true that we have guys who can somewhat pick up the slack.
Adding Bradley, and giving up nothing to get him...how can that not be a positive? <i>He led the American league in OPS+ last year.</i> First place. Second place was A-Rod. He's freaking good.
I like our pitching staff. Demp will likely regress some, Z could possibly give us a better season, Lilly is steady. We'll have Harden a whole season, and keep in mind that when he's healthy, he's a #1 starter-type guy. Marshall is perfectly fine for a #5, and if he falters, Jim is good at working the trade wire.
It's not the exact way I would have constructed the team, but I think we'll be pretty good. And the other teams in the division are quite mediocre.
I look forward to the next 162.
Still, I think this is a solid team, on paper. I don't think we've regressed all that much. Both the DeRo and the Woody moves are beyond puzzling, but it <i>is </i>true that we have guys who can somewhat pick up the slack.
Adding Bradley, and giving up nothing to get him...how can that not be a positive? <i>He led the American league in OPS+ last year.</i> First place. Second place was A-Rod. He's freaking good.
I like our pitching staff. Demp will likely regress some, Z could possibly give us a better season, Lilly is steady. We'll have Harden a whole season, and keep in mind that when he's healthy, he's a #1 starter-type guy. Marshall is perfectly fine for a #5, and if he falters, Jim is good at working the trade wire.
It's not the exact way I would have constructed the team, but I think we'll be pretty good. And the other teams in the division are quite mediocre.
I look forward to the next 162.
There's nothing better than to realize that the good things about youth don't end with youth itself. It's a matter of realizing that life can be renewed every day you get out of bed without baggage. It's tough to get there, but it's better than the dark thoughts. -Lance