Keep it on the DL

Cubbies signed Derrek Lee to a 5-year deal worth around $65 million. Thus perpetuating the charade of fans holding out hope for a world series winner. On his new contract, Lee actually said, "I always look at it as if there is a deal that makes me happy now, why not sign it? I don't think $2-3 million a year more is going to change my life." That is beautiful, when was the last time you heard an athlete say that? Lee had 46 HR 107 RBI and batted .335 last year. But check out the pre and post-all-star game splits: 84 Games 27 HR 27 Doubles 72 RBI .378 Avg 74 Games 19 HR 23 Doubles 35 RBI .287 Avg The first half was P-I-M-P. People are talking about the big slowdown in the second half of the season, but it was still very productive. It wasn't like Wally Joyner's rookie year. In 1986 Wally hit 21 HR through July and hit .315 before going the rest of the season hitting only 1HR hitting and batting .235! That resulted in his losing the Rookie of the Year crown to Jose Canseco. Now if we can get our pitching back and healthy then I might drink the Kool-Aid. 100 years later we could see a rematch of the 1906 Cubs-Sox World Series, right? - nutlow