I still believe MB will be gone by Spring Training… but, is there a chance, even small, that MB comes back? I believe the odds are against it, but I won’t be surprised if he is forced to return. It appears the Cubs are trying to generate interest in him, but people aren’t biting.

If he remains, what happens next?

Have there been similar situations in MLB history that we can look at and compare?

Just wondering…

I was wondering if some of you may help me out.

I was wondering why… in 1988… Andre Dawson had such a drop off in his power stats? (HRS/RBIS) Besides hitting over .300, everything else seemed pretty much normal for him… (if I remember correctly)… but his power numbers, especially from the previous season, really dropped off.

Though I was a huge baseball/Cubs fan, I can’t remember many of the details from that season. I was only 10, going on 11, at the time. Plus, I didn’t follow all the magazines, nor had ESPN, so… I just knew what I saw on the tube… whatever Harry and Steve told us.

I was wondering if any of you all remember more specific details of the season… if you could help me out? Thanks.  

The Hawk Rules 4-Ever

Would you like to see Juan Pierre return to the Cubs?

With Manny coming back, it’s obvious that Juan Pierre will be returning to the bench. What’s sad is that he is having a career year. I wonder if part of the reason he has been busting rear is because he wants to play FT. With Manny coming back, do you think the Dodgers might shop him around as trade bait? If so, should the Cubs look into re-acquiring him? Or is there better options out there of Hendry to look at? Could he be the Kenny Lofton of '09?

Is Jim Hendry the best qualified person to be GM of the Chicago Cubs?

Personally, I have been a fan of Jim Hendry’s. I think he has made some of the best trades in Chicago Cubs history. However, there comes a point when all things must past and I am wondering if the Cubs might benefit from some front office changes. I honestly do not have a set opinion on this matter, but, I am very upset by the ’09 Chicago Cubs. It’s starting to feel like the last year or two of Dusty Baker’s reign. As a fan, it feels like the Cubs are a chicken with its head cut off. They seem lost… whether it’s the players fault, the manager’s fault, the GM’s fault, or all of their faults… it doesn’t matter. I want the Chicago Cubs to win this season, and it’s not too late. But some changes need to be made because this team will not win it. Will Hendry make any changes? Are the Cubs going to just shrug their shoulders and go home with their tail between their legs?

What does Hendry need to do to turn this team around?  

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/02/11/dunn.nats/index.html

Nationals got him for a 2 year deal for $29 million.

Personally, I would have rather had him than Bradley. But that's my opinion.

I looked forward to seeing Bradley play 120 games and Dunn hitting another 40 HRs with a high on base percentage. My opinion once again.

Thanks Hendry.This has been a great...er, confusing winter for us Cubs fans.