With the winter season settling in, baseball is far from most sports' fans mind these days. Ready to make transactions in the off-season both the Braves and Cubs have swung deals to make changes within their rosters. Atlanta vying for a run in 2009 let John Smoltz depart to the Boston Red Sox where he was a staple for that franchise. Not only did the Red Sox get lucky, but also reeled in other players such as Brad Penny, Rocco Baldelli, and A.J. Burnett. Pitching is what Boston has their mind on right now. They've made wise acquisitions before Spring Training starts.
Unfortunately, as f---ing usual the Chicago Cubs have made the wrong decision in signing on outfielder, former Texas Ranger Milton Bradley. I'm very unsatisfied with this out-of-the-blue type of settlement. Bradley had a good season in 2008, but isn't worthy in my view to receive a contract for 3 years for $30 million. Then to have him sport no. 21 on his jersey doesn't seem to fit right at all with the Chicago fans. Instead of scouting the markets for a top tier player who can have an impact the franchise as usual took the easy road. Rather the Cubs should have found the right talent who will have great chemistry with the rest of the team.
In comparison the Red Sox, who served as contenders in the past couple years have made wise investments while to my dismay at this time the Cubs have used their intellectual club resources the wrong way. This means Bradley may not be the best fit to play in the outfield. Why does it have to be this way every year for the Chicago Cubs? One of the smartest things this franchise can do is learn from their mistakes in the past and refrain from their old ways of thinking. A new age is on the horizon and if older, less modernized strategies aren't used than it's going to be another disappointing season in the NL Central. That's a what is seen as a forewarning by this loyal, unhappy Cubs fan.
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