04-26-2009, 08:02 PM
I should point out that I wasn't slamming Jim. Sorry. Harden is my favorite Cub pitcher, and I like Bradley a lot (well, I did in ST).
However, it did seem that we sacrificed a couple seasons there because we kept counting on Wood-Prior to be our 1-2 starters, despite pretty solid evidence that that might not happen. This winter, the other options, besides Bradley, for "left-handed outfielder" in the free agent pool were all <i>known</i> for their durability, yet we chose the one guy known for his frightening fragility.
It was just an observation. But I would guess that a GM should look at these things. (And I won't even bring up the D-word.)
However, it did seem that we sacrificed a couple seasons there because we kept counting on Wood-Prior to be our 1-2 starters, despite pretty solid evidence that that might not happen. This winter, the other options, besides Bradley, for "left-handed outfielder" in the free agent pool were all <i>known</i> for their durability, yet we chose the one guy known for his frightening fragility.
It was just an observation. But I would guess that a GM should look at these things. (And I won't even bring up the D-word.)
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