Hendry Continues to Trade For Pitchers NOT Named Peavy

According to my "sources" (read:ESPN), the Cubs have made another blockbuster trade.

Out:
Ronny "What, who me?" Cedeno
Garrett "Oh, come on, I just got here!" Olson

In:
Aaron "Older, Less Talented Version of Peavy" Heilman

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick adds:

Olson had been mentioned as a potential trade chip if the Cubs decided to make another run at San Diego's Jake Peavy. The Cubs' deal with Seattle could put an end to speculation about the team trying to acquire Peavy.

Apparently, Jerry hasn't spent a whole lot of time reading the newspapers in this city. There won't be an end to the speculation just because Olson is gone. The writers will just replace all references to "Olson" with "Heilman" in their old articles and run them again as the latest "rumor" about the imminent Peavy trade. Good times.

Personally, I will miss Ronny. He was like a taller, less likeable version of Augie Ojeda.

Go Cubs.

My Wife is Pissed

In not-really-that-shocking news, your Chicago Cubs have traded dreamboat Mark DeRosa to the Cleveland Indians for three minor leaguers. Talking with Martin earlier, we came to the conclusion that this is probably the precursor to a Peavy dead (or at least that's what we are hoping). If that is the case, I can live with this trade as long as the Bradley deal is as done as they are saying. Otherwise, it seems downright idiotic to get rid of a guy who can play at least 4 positions and is one of the club's most consistent hitters. Let's hope Hendry knows what he is doing.

Personally, I am gonna miss DeRo. He was, as the hacks at the Trib would say, "old school." He did the little things, played hard and never bitched (even when he was all but gone last year in the Roberts trade). And by God was he gorgeous. Er...I mean his swing, his swing was gorgeous. I wish him well in Cleveland.

Now excuse me while I try to coax Ms. J Dot off the ledge.

Go Cubs.