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Come To Think of It: Time for Bulls To Put Del Negro Out of Misery
Posted: 29th December 2009 by Bob Warja in NBA
They shoot horses, don't they?
Look, if the Internet report stating that Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro has been fired is true, and God knows it should be, then just confirm it and name an assistant as interim head coach.
If it's not true, and that would be criminal, then say that, too.
But to let the status quo continue is not fair to Nel Negro, nor Bulls fans who understand the inevitable.
Del ...
The Chicago Bears Twelve Step Program To Rehab Jay Cutler
Posted: 28th December 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
"Hello, my name is Jay Cutler...and I am an intercept-aholic..."
When Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo morphed totally out of character to make the bold move to acquire Jay Cutler from the Denver Broncos, Bears fans everywhere shouted for glee.
Now we're screaming bloody murder.
Look, as much of a nightmare as Cutler's debut season with the Bears has been, never fear, for addiction specialist Dr. Bob is here.
Yes, I believe that Cutler ...
Interesting Trade Proposal: Felix Hernandez to Mets for David Wright
Posted: 28th December 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
According to internet speculation, the Seattle Mariners are willing to at least explore the idea of moving prized young starter "King" Felix Hernandez this winter. The thinking is that they may not be able to lock him up long-term.
And, well, the M's just happen to be in need of a third basemanùassuming Adrian Beltre doesn't return. Meanwhile, the Mets desperately need pitching.
It's a match made in heaven, right? I mean, ...
Come to Think of It: Ex-Packers Boss Ron Wolf Could Be Next Bears GM
Posted: 28th December 2009 by Bob Warja in NFL
Ron Wolf, the former general manager of the hated Green Bay Packers, just may be on the Bears' short list if they decide to replace GM Jerry Angelo after the season.
While much speculation has centered around the status of Lovie Smith, perhaps one of the reasons that Angelo hasn't made a decision on Smith is that he is also being shoved out the door.
It's not likely, admittedly. As I've written ...
Come To Think Of It: Joel Pineiro May Be On Cubs Radar
Posted: 27th December 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
I understand that the new Cubs owners have no appetite to increase the payroll for 2010. And, if you look at it reasonably, one can understand.
Yet we all know that the way in which Cubs GM Jim Hendry has spent the money has left a huge void and right now, as currently constructed, the Cubs are not a contending team.
So we have to look for ways to use our ...
Whether you agree with me or not, and no matter if you like my writing or you do not, I want to send a message to everyone in the Chicago Cubs community on Bleacher Report:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
And, if you happen to be Jewish, Happy Hanukkah and Rosh Hashanah.
After all, we're all Cubs fans, right? We may not see eye to eye, but we do have the Cubs ...
Come To Think of It: Cubs Remiss in Not Pursuing Yankees’ Interest in Zambrano
Posted: 23rd December 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
The recent reports suggesting that the Bronx Bombersáwere interested in at least exploring a trade with the Cubs for Big Z has left meáwondering, once again, just what the hell Jim Hendry is thinking.
True, Zambrano has a full no-trade clause and hasn't expressed any willingness to relinquish it, but for Hendry to not even entertain the idea, if true, is stupid.
Look, here's the situation: The Cubs' new ownersáare heavy in ...
Come To Think of It: Oakland A’s Rajai Davis Worth a Look for Chicago Cubs
Posted: 21st December 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
Presuming that the Oakland A's move forward with their signing of Coco Crisp, there will be somewhat of a logjam in the outfield for the Athletics.
Fortunately for Billy Beane, Cubs GM Jim Hendry just happens to be looking for a center fielder.
While the rumors continue to circulate about Byrd being the word for the Cubs, don't dismiss the possibility of a trade with Oakland. Hendry has worked deals with Beane ...
Come To Think Of It: Now That Bradley Is Gone, Byrd Is the Word for Cubs
Posted: 19th December 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
Now that the Cubs have finally moved Milton Bradley, it appears that former Ranger Marlon Byrd is the target of choice for GM Jim Hendry in his ongoing search for a center fielder.
The caveat, of course, is that Byrd must agree to a salary that fits within the budget that GM Jim Hendry has following the Bradley trade. Yes, the Cubs received cash in the deal with the Mariners, but ...
Breaking News: Cubs To Swap Milton Bradley To Mariners For Carlos Silva
Posted: 18th December 2009 by Bob Warja in MLB
Larry Stone of the Seattle Times áis reporting that the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners are "on the verge" of trading the disastrous starting pitcher Carlos Silva for the headache that is Milton Bradley.
While Bradley may be a headcase, and a problem wherever he has gone, at least he has been mostly productive when healthy. Silva, on the other hand, has been awful the past two seasons, going ...