Like it or hate it Cubs fans?
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...wound-aramis-ramirez-new-cubs-general-manager
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...wound-aramis-ramirez-new-cubs-general-manager
MLB: Aramis Ramirez leaving for FA
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time to go he'd give you numbers but he's just not the type of vet that you build a winner around.
If they could sign Fielder and a couple pitchers I think this team could become youthfull and contend right away.
I hate to see him leave as I think he's been one of our most consistent players over the last 10 years. He is getting some age on him however and the Cubs have been burned a lot signing middle age players to long term contracts.
He's been a great Cub and will miss him.
He's been a great Cub and will miss him.
CycloneErik
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Torn. He's had some great years/moments in Chicago. He was the answer at 3B that we lacked for a long, long time.
At the same time, he's aging. Does he want more years than we're willing to give?
At the same time, he's aging. Does he want more years than we're willing to give?
From what I've read, I don't know if Epstein's going after either Pujols or Fielder. He's been talking about quality up the middle. We have Castro at SS (don't think he's looking to move him to 2nd either, although Reyes would be an interesting target for me. Think of all those hits at the top with Reyes and Castro). That leaves behind the plate, 2nd (Ian Kinsler anybody??) and CF.
This year's crop of starters in free agency is not good. Next year is much, much deeper.
With ARam gone...for the OP, I'm torn on the news, other than Castro and Soriano's contract, this team is in full rebuild mode.
Needs:
3rd
2nd (I like Barney, but not everyday)
1st (unless they bring Pena back.. Nice glove, and pop. HUGE swing hole)
CF
RF
Manager
Won't talk pitching, because typing all this out on my phone is taking forever
I'd hope they address the manager need as a priority. I'm not sure we have anyone on the roster who fits the player/manager role real well. Big Z maybe? Boot a routine grounder, get your *** kicked.
Going to miss his offense, but his defense was outright atrocious and painful to watch. At his age I can't see signing him to more than a 1 or 2 year deal, so it's probably the right time for him to go.
I think at this stage he'd be better suited to go to the AL where he could DH at least part time.
I think at this stage he'd be better suited to go to the AL where he could DH at least part time.
You're right...there hasn't been a leader in that clubhouse for years. Need to start buliding from within. The Cubs need a Jeter (notice I said "a" Jeter, not "the" Jeter).
