So, I was talking to Marty the other day about the blog and he mentioned that I was coming off as somewhat bitter in my posts. An asshole if you will. I was offended of course. I have nothing but the best of hopes for not only the Cubs, but mankind as well. BUT, since he has already pigeon-holed me into this role, I thought...what the hell, let's run with it.
Reason #1 I Think the 2008 Cubs Are Gonna Suck:
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Messing With Team Chemistry
Listen (I know that 'listen' makes no sense when you are in fact reading, but it's a great literary device so sue me), I understand that no one should ever stand pat when there is a chance to make the team better. And I will agree, Brian Roberts would make this team better. But, that being said, nothing is more damaging to a team then screwing with their chemistry.
Whether trade rumors are real or or just something some dumb blogger (READ: Marty) made up makes no difference. Having to answer questions on a daily basis about how you feel about your team going after a guy to take your position can wear on you and your teammates (tack on a heart condition and it gets much worse).
What are the chances that everything stays all harmonious when Brian Roberts comes along and steals a starting spot from a great clubhouse guy like DeRosa? 1 in 1000? 1 in 10,000? All it takes is one bad apple to ruin the bunch (or is it bananas?). Regardless, I'm not saying that Roberts is a bad clubhouse guy, it's just a bad situation to be in no matter who you are.
Don't believe me? Just look at all the great TV shows over the years ruined because someone had to mess with a good thing:
Family Ties
Andy Keaton
Not only did he grow 2 feet in less than a year, he didn't add to the show. Little blonde-headed bastard killed the Keatons for me.
Growing Pains
Luke Brower
As if Chrissy wasn't bad enough, they had to bring on Leo DiCaprio to drive the final nail in. Not soon after he joined the show, Tracey Gold had an eating disorder and Kirk Cameron turned into a Bible-banging weirdo. Coincidence? Yeah, right.
Cosby Show
Olivia Kendall
Raven-Symone proved once and for all that kids in fact NO NOT say the darndest things.
Beverly Hills 90210
Ray Pruitt
We all thought Donna needed a stern talking to, I agree, but NO ONE should have to listen to "How Do You Talk to an Angel." NO ONE.
Saved By the Bell
Tori Scott
Ooooh, she wears a leather jacket AND drives a motorcycle? Scary. Get off my show.
Dukes of Hazzard
Coy and Vance
Er....bad example, those guys kicked ass!
You get the point. Nothing good comes from messing with team chemistry. I say let the guys we have now go out there and get it done. Screw Roberts. AND PLEASE FOR ALL THAT IS HOLY, don't pull the trigger on the Coco Crisp trade. Let's just see what we've got and if by the All-Star break it ain't working, then make a move.
That is, unless the plan is Roberts at second and DeRosa at short. If that's the case, please disregard this entire post. Thank you.
Go Cubs.
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This isn't really specific to this post, but I wish there were more posts labeled with "douchebags." I know it's early in the Five Outs to Go blog's existence, but only one in that category? You're slacking.
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