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Seriously: What if we can’t get rid of MB?

TheHawkRules — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:08:16 -0000

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…

Dawson '88

TheHawkRules — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:20:49 -0000

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

Cubs All Time 9

TheHawkRules — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:00:31 -0000

Cubs All Time 9

I was wondering if anybody did the Cubs team version of "All-Time9" over at mlb.com???

What seasons/players did you pick? Was there any seasons/players not on the list you felt should have been? What about other teams? I’m just interested in what everyone picked…

BTW: I’d pick Andre Dawson over Sammy Sosa anytime!

Thanks.

How’s Wood?

TheHawkRules — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:23:52 -0000

How’s Wood?

I’m not asking for Hendry to bring him back. I want to declare that immediately. I do wonder though if anybody has been following him with the Indians? How has Kerry been playing? I know he struggled early in the season, but has he been doing better? Is his stuff still good or has he lost something? Could being a new league be a cause of his problems? Though he’s not a Cub anymore, I am still a fan of his and still extremely thankful for bringing to the Cubs what he brought all of those years. I still wish him the best…except when he plays against the Cubs. :O)

The Return of Juan Pierre?

TheHawkRules — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:17:34 -0000

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?

Poll

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

Yes! He's hot and he could help this team.

37 votes

No. He won't help us at all.

157 votes

194 votes | Poll has closed

Jim Hendry - Go or No?

TheHawkRules — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:22:30 -0000

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?

Poll

Should Jim Hendry remain GM into the next season if the Chicago Cubs fail to make the playoffs?

Yes!

40 votes

No... Time for a change.

92 votes

Yes... but he only gets ONE more chance.

42 votes

174 votes | Poll has closed

The Cubs Need to Draft this Kid

TheHawkRules — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:21:15 -0000

The Cubs Need to Draft this Kid

This guy has some heat. There is a video on the page showing a lot from a recent 23 K performance.

He reminds me of Kerry Wood.

Bye Bye Curt

TheHawkRules — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:41:44 -0000

Bye Bye Curt

Curt Schilling is retiring.

Some where talking about him joining the Cubs later in the season as an extra boost. If he could still pitch, i wouldn't have minded... but he would have had to prove himself. It doesn't matter anyway.

Personally, I wouldn't have minded if he tried to come back with some team. It wouldn't have bugged me if he could still pitch.

Big question... does he belong in the Hall Of Fame?

Aaron Boone to have open heart surgery

TheHawkRules — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:10:53 -0000

Aaron Boone to have open heart surgery

I hope everything goes well.

A Dunn National

TheHawkRules — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:34:58 -0000

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.