What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

[VanCitySportsGuy]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

OK first of all, arent you the guy who likes both the Red Sox and the Yankees? Wheres the empathy in that? Secondly, did I mention that the Cubs fan base might exceed that of the Yankees? Theres not going to be a boycott any time soon. For every million Cub fans who boycott there are multiples more standing in line to buy tickets. Everything youre are saying is either obvious or oversimplistic and lame.

You help prove my point. The owners can do whatever they want because they know the fans will always be there. With that said they have very little incentive to spend more money. Just like the article states, the Cubs have the resources to make a serious bid to land Beltran but they won't do it.

Until the owners see the fans won't put up with it anymore, it's doubtful things will change.

[glucklich]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

You help prove my point. The owners can do whatever they want because they know the fans will always be there. With that said they have very little incentive to spend more money. Just like the article states, the Cubs have the resources to make a serious bid to land Beltran but they won't do it.

Until the owners see the fans won't put up with it anymore, it's doubtful things will change.

Seriously dude, what do you think you are accomplishing telling me something obvious? Do you honestly think I dont know the owner is the possessor of the income generate by the team? Heres the thing and pay attention: just because an owner can do it doesnt mean he should especially where the Cubs are concerned. So just spare me your nuggets of wisdom.

[glucklich]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

You help prove my point. The owners can do whatever they want because they know the fans will always be there. With that said they have very little incentive to spend more money. Just like the article states, the Cubs have the resources to make a serious bid to land Beltran but they won't do it.

Until the owners see the fans won't put up with it anymore, it's doubtful things will change.

Seriously dude, what do you think you are accomplishing telling me something obvious? Do you honestly think I dont know the owner is the possessor of the income generate by the team? Heres the thing and pay attention: just because an owner can do it doesnt mean he should especially where the Cubs are concerned. So just spare me your nuggets of wisdom.

[VanCitySportsGuy]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

Seriously dude, what do you think you are accomplishing telling me something obvious? Do you honestly think I dont know the owner is the possessor of the income generate by the team? Heres the thing and pay attention: just because an owner can do it doesnt mean he should especially where the Cubs are concerned. So just spare me your nuggets of wisdom.

Holy crap I didn't know it was a crime to have an opinion on a internet message board.

For my next post I'll make sure it lives up to your standards first!

[VanCitySportsGuy]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

Seriously dude, what do you think you are accomplishing telling me something obvious? Do you honestly think I dont know the owner is the possessor of the income generate by the team? Heres the thing and pay attention: just because an owner can do it doesnt mean he should especially where the Cubs are concerned. So just spare me your nuggets of wisdom.

Holy crap I didn't know it was a crime to have an opinion on a internet message board.

For my next post I'll make sure it lives up to your standards first!

[Mr_October]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

Holy crap I didn't know it was a crime to have an opinion on a internet message board.

For my next post I'll make sure it lives up to your standards first!

Is there like a spell check type thing for that?

[Mr_October]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

Holy crap I didn't know it was a crime to have an opinion on a internet message board.

For my next post I'll make sure it lives up to your standards first!

Is there like a spell check type thing for that?

[rpac44]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

Um... the Cubs DID make an offer to Beltran and if they don't get him, they're probably gonna go after Magglio. Also a lot of people think that once Beltran finds a home, the Sosa sale will spark and teams will start wanting him.

as a white sox fan, all i have to say is mags better not end up a cub

[rpac44]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

Um... the Cubs DID make an offer to Beltran and if they don't get him, they're probably gonna go after Magglio. Also a lot of people think that once Beltran finds a home, the Sosa sale will spark and teams will start wanting him.

as a white sox fan, all i have to say is mags better not end up a cub

[Gagnon39]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

As a Cubs fan all I have to say is Mags better not end up a Cub.

[Gagnon39]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

As a Cubs fan all I have to say is Mags better not end up a Cub.

[rsox]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

As a Cubs fan all I have to say is Mags better not end up a Cub.

I think Mags will end a up an Oriole, so i would not worry.

We should know tomorrow whether or not the Cubs really want in on Beltran, i think if he does not sign with the Astros the Cubs will see what they can offer. With the Marlins talking with Carlos Delgado, the Mets might up the anti even more on Beltran, I'm not sure how much the Cubs are willing to offer, but i doubt it's over the $120 mil. the Mets are willing to offer.

The Cubs offseason has been a slow one. I thought they would have made a better effort at trying to get a Closer, but i guess they are happy with a Joe Borowski/LaTroy Hawkins duo. Todd Walker playing every day at 2B will be an improvement over Mark Grudzielanek. They will have Nomar Garciaparra for a full season, so that should take some of the pressure off losing Moises Alou.
The 5th starter spot should be an interesting battle between veteran Glendon Rusch and youngsters Sergio Mitre and Angel Guzman, i expect the Cubs to invite another veteran to camp to compete for the job.
The only glaring hole on the Cubs is the one in LF, Jim Hendry has said he is more than happy to start the season with a platoon of Jason DuBois and David Kelton.

But fear not, the Cubs started the 1995 season with a rookie platoon of Scott Bullett and Ozzie Timmons in LF and a couple months into the season traded for Luis Gonzalez.
So there is always hope. it's still a long way to opening day.

[rsox]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

As a Cubs fan all I have to say is Mags better not end up a Cub.

I think Mags will end a up an Oriole, so i would not worry.

We should know tomorrow whether or not the Cubs really want in on Beltran, i think if he does not sign with the Astros the Cubs will see what they can offer. With the Marlins talking with Carlos Delgado, the Mets might up the anti even more on Beltran, I'm not sure how much the Cubs are willing to offer, but i doubt it's over the $120 mil. the Mets are willing to offer.

The Cubs offseason has been a slow one. I thought they would have made a better effort at trying to get a Closer, but i guess they are happy with a Joe Borowski/LaTroy Hawkins duo. Todd Walker playing every day at 2B will be an improvement over Mark Grudzielanek. They will have Nomar Garciaparra for a full season, so that should take some of the pressure off losing Moises Alou.
The 5th starter spot should be an interesting battle between veteran Glendon Rusch and youngsters Sergio Mitre and Angel Guzman, i expect the Cubs to invite another veteran to camp to compete for the job.
The only glaring hole on the Cubs is the one in LF, Jim Hendry has said he is more than happy to start the season with a platoon of Jason DuBois and David Kelton.

But fear not, the Cubs started the 1995 season with a rookie platoon of Scott Bullett and Ozzie Timmons in LF and a couple months into the season traded for Luis Gonzalez.
So there is always hope. it's still a long way to opening day.

[poster]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

But fear not, the Cubs started the 1995 season with a rookie platoon of Scott Bullett and Ozzie Timmons in LF and a couple months into the season traded for Luis Gonzalez.
So there is always hope. it's still a long way to opening day.

Thanks for reminding me how bad this team used to be. And Gonzo sucked as a Cub. He fit the bill as a Cub killer who turned into a bum when he wore the Cub uniform. I think he wants to play for the Cubs, but only if he doesnt sign with Houston. Why would he go to the Mets(no offense to Mets fans). He wont win there. He will have no privacy either. The Cubs are weary about giving a long term comminent because of Corky situation now and also because the only time they really went after a free agent hard is Mike Hampton before he signed with Colorado. They offered him 7 yrs 105, thank god he turned it down. That being said us Cubs fans deserve this after what we got put through last year. From reading both papers today it seems the Cubs are willing to go 6 yrs 90 mil which is fair. I dont think he will sign with anyone tonight, we'll see if I am dumb or smart

[poster]

Re: What in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks are the Cubs doing!?

But fear not, the Cubs started the 1995 season with a rookie platoon of Scott Bullett and Ozzie Timmons in LF and a couple months into the season traded for Luis Gonzalez.
So there is always hope. it's still a long way to opening day.

Thanks for reminding me how bad this team used to be. And Gonzo sucked as a Cub. He fit the bill as a Cub killer who turned into a bum when he wore the Cub uniform. I think he wants to play for the Cubs, but only if he doesnt sign with Houston. Why would he go to the Mets(no offense to Mets fans). He wont win there. He will have no privacy either. The Cubs are weary about giving a long term comminent because of Corky situation now and also because the only time they really went after a free agent hard is Mike Hampton before he signed with Colorado. They offered him 7 yrs 105, thank god he turned it down. That being said us Cubs fans deserve this after what we got put through last year. From reading both papers today it seems the Cubs are willing to go 6 yrs 90 mil which is fair. I dont think he will sign with anyone tonight, we'll see if I am dumb or smart