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Thought of the Day

"My off-season grade thus far for the Cubs: C-. I don’t understand the Mark DeRosa deal, I’m not too sure about Milton Bradley and am confused on why they continue to discuss with San Diego on acquiring Jake Peavy. DeRosa, who finished fourth on my list of most valuable Cubs in 2008 and first in ’07, is obviously the big loss. A player of his versatility- he played 20 or more games at four different positions last year and has seen time at six spots on the field during his Cub career- shouldn’t be given away for three minor leaguers. There is no doubt in my mind that at some point in 2009, probably when Aramis Ramirez or Alfonso Soriano inevitably get hurt, that Lou Piniella will openly question Jim Hendry as to why they traded away the team’s version of a Swiss Army pocket-knife. As for Bradley, he is great under two conditions: he’s healthy and sane. History has shown when Bradley has to play the outfield and not DH, he has a history of injuries. And history has also shown that when he gets frustrated, he is likely to do something stupid. "

-From January 9, 2009, on this here blog.

I felt it was appropriate to post after the incidents of the last two days, which included Bradley going nuts and getting benched by Piniella, DeRosa being dealt to the rival Cardinals and a gut-wrenching loss to the White Sox.