We have seen in the past that Hendry has made some moves after the trade deadline, and I hope he does the same here.

The primary reason- the bullpen. With Wood out for at least another 2-3 days, and the fact that both Howry AND Eyre cannot be trusted to pitch other than with massive leads or massive deficits, Hendry should make a move.

The starting pitching, defense and hitting are all way above average. But a move to pull in one more righty, like Gaudin for example (decent numbers, unlikely to implode), would be enough to carry us through.

Any suggestions as to a waiver deal? Heath Bell, Jared Burton?

There's a common misperception by non Cubs fans, particularly those in the media, that Cubs fans are doe-eyed optimists who accept blindly when our club plays poorly. (Yes, Jay M, I'm talking to you. Tall enough to get on that roller coaster, yet? But I digress)

My impression is that Cubs fans are the utlimate realists:

When the Cubs are really bad, Cubs fans expect poor results and almost laugh when they come.

When the Cubs field a decent team, we expect the worst and hope for the best.

But this year. This year I find myself in a bit of a pickle. The team is so well-rounded that I now find myself actually walking around the house while the game is on, expecting a good result. Which most of the time comes to fruition.

So I ask my fellows Cubs fans- do you find yourself now embracing an outlook toward the Cubs that you find unfamiliar? That is, optimism? Are you, like me, getting spoiled by the level-headedness and talent in this team?

He signed a five year deal for $60m with the Giants.

Personally, I think that the cubs made a far better deal for Kosuke. One year less, 12m less, and I think Kosuke brings as much, if not more, to the table.

The Giants seems to be very good about putting together albatross contracts which they end up regretting.

I think this will be one of them.

Rumor is that Jimbo is looking to dump three years and $14m on this joker.

Let's do a little comparison, shall we?
162    596    92    162    33    6    7    57    45    110    27    4    .272    .325    .387    .712
162 528 90 146 32 4 5 47 52 54 32 5 .276 .341 .379 .720

The top line- Kaz Matsui
The bottom line- that's right, Ryan Theriot.

Although Matsui is a little slicker with the glove, he would be a terrible waste of money, when Ryan has a higher OBP, and is otherwise an equal to Matsui.

The only way I could forgive this move is if it meant, for sure, that fukudome was coming here.

I am driving down to St. Louis area tonight for business and will be in the car after the game begins.

How far south of Chicago does WGN720 work? Peoria, further south?

What other radio station close to St. Louis will be playing the game on the radio tonight?

Help!

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