11.19.2006

Cubs sign Soriano; a 'Nation' yawns

CHICAGO - You know a fan base is jaded when its team signs the top free agent on the market and people are angry. And I can see why. Soriano is a magnificent player when motivated, but he's 31 and the terms (8 years, a trillion dollars) make him virtually untradeable.
Health permitting, their lineup actually kind of borders on awesome. But until their pitching improves, I can't be bothered.

11.10.2006

Tigers trade for Sheffield

My take: They get 5 percent better, 100 percent less likable. In the end they will regret this trade I feel. Although if anybody can tame Barry Bonds-lite, I suppose it's Leyland.

11.05.2006

Umm are we going to hug this out. . . or just move on to hot stove league?