12-24-2009, 11:13 PM
<!--quoteo(post=72964:date=Dec 24 2009, 06:07 PM:name=cherp)-->QUOTE (cherp @ Dec 24 2009, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=72962:date=Dec 24 2009, 03:19 PM:name=Scarey)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scarey @ Dec 24 2009, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=72959:date=Dec 24 2009, 04:31 PM:name=cherp)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cherp @ Dec 24 2009, 04:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I really don't know. I really don't know if either of those would get you where you want to be either. Part of me thinks that given the moved Hendry has made, the only option right now is to stay the course and hope for the best. I know that's not encouraging.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You say that, and I think it has a lot to do with Cubs fans perceptions right now. But, it's very possible that the Cubs could be the cream of the NL this year. If Soriano hits 35-40 HRs next year, Soto puts up an .800 OPS, and players stay relatively healthy, just think about what this team could do.
If a new GM comes in, I think there's a 95% chance that the new person, whoever it may be, would try to contend to the best of his/her ability. There's no other way to do it. This team is not that bad off. If they don't look promising at the trade deadline, they can always unload then. It's just silly though to think the 2010 Cubs are done before we even start the year.
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I can't see a new GM coming in and not putting their stamp on things. I agree - with a good rebound or two the Cubs could definitely contend. But a new GM should come in with an organizational plan that will make the team a favorite in the NLC every year. I think that would take a few years to execute and would require some rebuilding and restructuring to be done right. It is hard to do that, while competing at the same time.
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I think the Cubs can rebuild and stay competitive. I expect them to. Count me as one of the Cub fans that does not want to sacrifice a single year on "blowing it up".
You say that, and I think it has a lot to do with Cubs fans perceptions right now. But, it's very possible that the Cubs could be the cream of the NL this year. If Soriano hits 35-40 HRs next year, Soto puts up an .800 OPS, and players stay relatively healthy, just think about what this team could do.
If a new GM comes in, I think there's a 95% chance that the new person, whoever it may be, would try to contend to the best of his/her ability. There's no other way to do it. This team is not that bad off. If they don't look promising at the trade deadline, they can always unload then. It's just silly though to think the 2010 Cubs are done before we even start the year.
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I can't see a new GM coming in and not putting their stamp on things. I agree - with a good rebound or two the Cubs could definitely contend. But a new GM should come in with an organizational plan that will make the team a favorite in the NLC every year. I think that would take a few years to execute and would require some rebuilding and restructuring to be done right. It is hard to do that, while competing at the same time.
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I think the Cubs can rebuild and stay competitive. I expect them to. Count me as one of the Cub fans that does not want to sacrifice a single year on "blowing it up".