--- In cubscoven@yahoogroups.com, "socherball" <socherball2@c...>
wrote:
> --- In cubscoven@yahoogroups.com, "Frank Nova" <forklift14@y...>
wrote:
> > --- In cubscoven@yahoogroups.com, jessemerz@a... wrote:
> > >
> > > In a message dated 9/5/05 11:31:52 AM, socherball2@c... writes:
> > >
> > > >I think an up the middle defense of Furcal and Cedeno would
be
> > > >absolutely wonderful.
> > >
> > > What about Walker?
> > >
> > > -Jesse
> >
> > I was wondering that myself...The Cubs hold a relatively cheap
> option
> > on Walker for 2006. I can't see why they wouldn't pick it up.
> >
> >
>
>
> I thought the same, but I really don't think Walker will be back
next
> year. Don't get me wrong, I like Walker. But I think the writing
is
> on the wall when everyone from the front office down to Baker is
> saying we need to improve our defense next year.
>
> I expect Hendry to pick up Walker's option, discuss with Walker
that
> the team's plans don't include him, and then trade him. Walker for
> $2.5 million is a pretty good deal - and could have decent value
on
> the market.

Manny, Ichiro, Furcal, dream on! We'll lose Nomar, keep Burnitz,
sign Hollandsworth or Michael Tucker or Marquis Grissom and an over
the hill starter, like Jose Lima or Chan Ho Park. We're looking at
third or fourth again next year. Dusty won't play the young guys.