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Ok...If they want to realistically compete by reducing the amount of question marks about their team.

I don't consider DeRosa a question mark.

The Cubs' question marks are at CF, SS, C, back of the rotation. This addresses none of these.

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I don't consider DeRosa a question mark.

The question marks are in CF, SS, C, back of the rotation.

Your leadoff spot and speed in the lineup is a question mark. And the upgrade of Roberts over Derosa lessens the impact of the question marks at CF, SS and C

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It seems to be there under "Cubs make an offer for Roberts." on the Rumor Central page. The Rumor Central heading changed on the MLB page just because they had some Yankee news... :rolleyes:

The Yankees signed Billy Crystal to a 10/200 million $ contract, then he tested positive for steroids?

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I don't consider DeRosa a question mark.

I don't think he's a question mark either. I think he's reliably-OK. If I was counting up guys I was happy with, I wouldn't count him. He's OK, but I'm not especially happy if he's my 2B. That doesn't mean I hate the guy or anything. It's just that, if I'm Hendry, then 2B is a place where I'm not especially happy. On the other hand, BRob would make me happy at 2B.

The Cubs' question marks are at CF, SS, C, back of the rotation.

So, to review:

  • 15 key players, minus CF, SS, and C = a 12-Player team.
  • Minus 2B where Hendry is not happy = an 11-Player Team.
  • Let's say 1 of CF, SS and C comes through and makes you happy. That's a 12-Player Team.
  • BRob turns a maybe-12-Player Team into a 13-Player Team. (Plus, DeRosa gives you a Super Bench Guy plus a Super Spare Part for when something goes wrong.)

That's the diff between maybe-playoffs and as good a shot at getting to the WS as anybody. Which is why the Cubs won't let it go. They want the guy, and with good reason.

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This is a complete fallacy.

Postseason baseball is a crapshoot, and the best team rarely wins. Go look and see. Heck I bet since the postseason expanded to 8, more wildcard teams (2 per year) have won the WS than Division Champs (6 per year). If not it's darn close.

If you want to try and connect the dots between roster makeup and playoff odds, you'd look at starting pitching first. And second. And third too. Nobody wins on the strength of a middle infielder.

I think last year's post-season failure is, in fact, the driving force behind the Cubs strong interest in Roberts. Piniella and Hendry want a proven offensive catalyst. Roberts may well have made a difference in that series with San Diego. So, yes, I think the Cubs do have the post-season in mind when considering a trade for Roberts.

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I think last year's post-season failure is, in fact, the driving force behind the Cubs strong interest in Roberts. Piniella and Hendry want a proven offensive catalyst. Roberts may well have made a difference in that series with San Diego. So, yes, I think the Cubs do have the post-season in mind when considering a trade for Roberts.
I totally agree with you on that. The Cubs are looking for a legit leadoff hitter and Roberts fits that like a glove.
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Brian needs an O WS ring:)

Why do I care if the Cubs go to the WS?:002_smad:[/quote

:rolleyes: I understand people love certain players but what is with this fascination? I have been looking for a substantiated reason for all of the puppy love between you and him but I just cant find it.

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Well that's part of what i'm saying too, as far as competing for a world series.

NL Central is better then people think, I think. Cubs may realistically not even make it to he playoffs with or without Roberts.

HAHAHA!,What? with a lineup of BROb,FuKu,Sori,D.LEE,ARam,TheRiot,SoTo ,Pie.

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