Are the Cubs DONE without Derek Lee?
411444
As a Cubs fan for over 40 years, I never give up hope! GO CUBS
338392
not far. the offense relies on Lee and Ramirez. they need more backup to get more runs and win more games. don't expect a championship anytime soon.
188760
I'm shocked he hasn't been fired yet.  If he's brought back next year, it'll become obvious that the Cubs don't want to win.
425036
Yes.  Other people can say what they want but when Prior and Wood come back they will have a rotation that includes those 2 with Zambrano and Maddux .. That's a pretty good front 4.  If everyone can get and stay healthy, the Cubs have a good shot at the post-season.  I wouldn't bet the farm on it but they have as good a chance as anyone else.
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There is no US All star team in Japan at the moment\n\nThere is a MLB All Star team, so dominicana_luva24 you are out of form aswell.\n\nThey are playing 5 games, i think Arroyo is the next starter, Lackey was one\n\nhttp://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/events/japan_series/y2006/index.jsp?content=roster_mlb
691012
Hey Cubs Fan, Are the Cubs in heat? Do the Cubs need to get out of the kitchen?\n\nSeriously, if you're talking about the Bulls, Sequille will make them kneel. ((Neal)
864850
They are very interested in Carlos Lee and he is interested in going to Houston. (Same reason Clemens and Pettite came, he lives nearby).  Houston is interested in Alfonso Soriano and possibly Gary Matthews Jr..  We want pitching since we are only guaranteed Oswalt as a veteran pitcher next season.  Look for veteran pitchers who are affordable, possibly Woody Williams (also lives near Houston).  So hopefully we get Pettite and Lee.  Those are the two most likely free agents I see coming.  \n\n1B-Berkman\n2B-Biggio/Burke\nSS-Everett\n3B-?(Ensberg trade possibility, not sure if Huff will re-sign)\nOF-Lee/Taveras/Scott?\nC-Ausmus/Quintero? (Astros are looking for better hitting backup catcher, possible starter)\n\nSounds pretty good to me.  As long as Scott and Berkman along with Lee can keep doing what they did last season and with the defense (best in MLB) and good starting pitching, we've got a good shot,
573
Apparently no one, they had one of the top three most disappointing off-seasons of any MLB team. I will be surprised to see them contend this year or, for that matter, see Clemens come back -- why should he? The team basically sat on their thumbs.
401055
Chan Ho will not live up to those expectations, like you said.  The Padres have an excellent pitcher in Jake Peavy.  He deserves that type of money, not somebody unproven that came from a homerun ballpark in Texas.  Regardless of who is pitching for them though, they should still make the playoffs and get to the NLCS.  \n\nI didnt realize that Chan Ho Park was getting paid that much.  That is insane.
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Nomar Garciaparra resigns with LAD\nRay Durham BOS \nBarry Bonds ANA \nCarlos Lee PHI \nTed Lilly ATL \nJulio Lugo NYM \nGreg Maddux resigns with LAD \nDaisuke Matsuzaka NYY\nGary Matthews CHC \nAlfonso Soriano CHC\nJuan Pierre TEX \nJason Schmidt NYM\nFrank Thomas MIN \nBarry Zito NYY \n\n...... Can you please tell me where they will go. DON'T MAKE UP\n\nOkay.
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I think it's too much.  Chad Tracy actually has similar stats as Carlos Lee this two years, even with higher AVG and OPS.  Carlos Lee does have more HR and RBI though.  But Lee is too hot now (on the pace of 70 HR and 140 RBI), you have to expect him to cool off.\n\nThe problem for this trade is Joe Nathan, he is too good to be traded.  He is one of the top 5 closers in the league, and best among your closers.  Since Chad Tracy has closing stats as Carlos Lee, it doesn't make sense to give out Nathan at the same trade.
576499
No, he was never on DL.  He just not felt good enough to pitch.  The diagnosis is pectoral.  He was clear for action as on May 1, and pitched one inning on May 2.  He should be fine now, consider there was no bag signs reported after the game.
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Cubs?  Are you drinking?  Prior and Wood can't stay healthy and Maddux is older than God and not pitching well.  Zambrano is very good.\n\nEither White Sox or Cardinals.
227815
Burnett will soon go on the DL.  Replace him with a pitcher with good strikeout potential.  Bedard or Cabrera of Baltimore, Escobar of the Angels, Oliver Perez or Justin Verlander are some good ones.  Drop Padilla NOW.  A bad pitcher pitching in a bad pitching park will hurt you.  Wakefield could also be dropped if needed.  Your offense isn't bad.  Granderson of Detroit might be a good replacement for Casey.  He has the ability to steal 20 or more bases and hit 20 or more home runs.  And I would start Freel over Drew.
786523
I am a Yankee fan through and through, but I do think the Cubs are moving in the right direction. Hopefully Sweet Lou can come on board and make some changes. Soriano is a great player. Personally, think the Yankees should have never traded him. So, I think the Cubs will have a better season. I do think it will take them time to build but the are on their way.
95986
I didnt see why they left go of Casey. Pitching is where the Reds need help! They better keep Adam Dunn and hopefully Griffey Jr. will stay healthy! I wouldnt count on the World Series this year.
249260
No, I have not heard anything on Lee retiring.  \n\nI could not imagine him calling it quits after having a career year last season.