Get an ace (when healthy), lose a couple of under-performing prospects before the A's realize they aren't any good! Great deal. In 3 or 4 years, if Harden is hurt and Murton becomes an all-star it may not look like such a good trade. But it's all about TODAY. If not this year for the Cubs, when? They have offense: power, on-base guys, speed. They have defense: gold glovers, veterans, and arms in the outfield. They have pitching: starting, set-up, and closing ability. Before the trade, they had the best team in the majors. After the trade, well, it certainly didn't get any worse. Lilly is coming around, but his stuff isn't really playoff stuff. With Dempster just making the move to starter this year, he may tire out by season's end. Now they have a certain no. 2 starter for the playoffs.
On the 100th anniversary of their last world championship, if this trade, with this team, can't win them a World Series Title, it will never happen!
But, "it's gonna happen!"
On the flip side, what were the A's thinking? They are in the AL wild card race! Or rather, they were in the wild card race. Oh well, as Cubs fans always say: next year's our year. Ironic, don't you think?
My father's comments:
ReplyDeleteLiked your latest commentary. Things always happen in sports as you know, but if the Cubs can't win this year they won't ever. Chicago must be going crazy right now. The cynics will just be waiting for their hearts to be broken. Remember, the last time the Cubs won the World Series, your great grandpa was offered a pitching contract.