The conclusion of the Chicago Cubs' 2007-2008 season is one that I do not want to talk about ever again.
However, it does develop some greater questions.
Where will the Cubs go from here?
How will it effect the ’08 -’09 season?
What offseason moves will be made?
Will we ever have a solid bullpen?
What will happen to Ryan Dempster and Kerry Wood?
I wish I could answer these questions and many more. Consider this season a true test of loyalty to those North Siders. We just believe. The rest is up to the organization and players.
Being a true, loyal, passionate, what ever word you could add to this description, Cubs fan, I’ve had many reflective feelings and questions about this year.
Overall, I am very happy about this season. We have developed a much better team than that of the years before. True Cubs fans should look at this as a positive year, rather than wanting to strangle every living thing they see. Sure, I understand the anger that can encompass our persons.
But is this the way we should act? I beg to differ.
I have the strong feeling that when those “Lovable Losers” win the World Series, it will feel like the best accomplishment in baseball history. The fact that it took 100+ years is just all the anticipation built up. In a way, it’s similar to a musical piece building up to climax. That’s how I feel about the issue.
So, just wait, embrace it, the day will come. We will rejoice.
As far as changes for the club go, let’s see if Jim Hendry can try to put this lineup together:
1. Rafael Furcal - SS
2. Derrek Lee - 1B
3. Aramis Ramirez - 3B
4. Bobby Abreu - RF
5. Alfonso Soriano - LF
6. DeRosa/ Fontenot - 2B
7. Geovany Soto - C
8. Kosuke Fukudome - CF
Remember, there is always next year.
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about 1 month ago
Welcome to BR Craig. Good article. I like your proposed lineup, though I don't know if I woukd platoon DeRosa with Fontenot. although it makes sense from a lefty/righty standpoint, I think DeRosa is too good to not play every day. And I'm also concerned about Fukudome in center field, although at $12 mil per year, I guess you have to play him somewhere and rightfielders are easier to find than centerfielders I suppose. I like Abreu, he fits in well with the patient approach of our other hitters, though his power is down.
about 1 month ago
Craig, good stuff and as Bob said, welcome!
Abreu and Furcal would make our team so much better and the thought of those two in Cubbe Blue would re-energize my enthusiasm for the team. As much as I like Theriot, Furcal is flat-out better.
from about 1 month ago
My thoughts exactly, surrendering Theriot would be tough to swallow. Even so, he would make a fine back-up.
about 1 month ago
Good article, but don't show Courtney. She'll punch you for wanting to get rid of the Riot.
from about 1 month ago
Thanks, dude.
I hope the Riot can still act as a solid backup. However, that doesn't seem too realistic with the Cubs market. He would provide a good trade, and I'm not that attached to him. The Cubs are just in desperate need of a new lead off man. Furcal will fit that role well.
Haha. We leave this comment a secret from Courtney as well.
See ya tomorrow night.
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