Actually, with the exception of the third game, this has turned out to be at least an entertaining World Series. The teams seem evenly matched. Lots of close, tense games. Last night's game was one of the best thus far with the Rangers pulling it out with an eighth inning rally. I still expect this to go to a seventh game.
I used to think that C.J. Wilson might be worth pursuing for the Cubs this off-season, but having seen him in the playoffs and now the series, I rather think he is over-rated. He pitched his best game thus far last night, but he still managed to walk five Cardinals in five plus innings. Off these post-season performances, I doubt he is going to hit even $15M per year in the free agent market.
Theo Epstein has finally taken over as the Cubs President of Baseball Operations or whatever it is they are calling him. I am hopeful he will make the necessary changes this franchise needs to succeed.
Some unsolicited advice respecting decisions he needs to make starting the end of the week. Exercise the option on Ramirez and hope to negotiate two or three years at a lower salary. Nothing to lose here.
Let Carlos Pena become a free agent. Discourage Ryan Dempster from exercising his player option to remain a Cub. Whatever you do, don't negotiate a multiple year extension.
Oh, and when you meet with Mike Quade in person, fire him.
Lastly, this compensation business sure is dragging on. I saw one note where the Cubs would send Jeff Baker and a low minors prospect. That seems about right and I would love to see Baker in another uniform next season.
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