Maddon seems like an interesting guy and, for the first time in a long while, looks as if he has the skill set and personality to manage the Cubs successfully. Lets hope things pan out. I especially like his upbeat predictions. Long past time to think like a winner or a contender instead of just resigning oneself to another awful season.
On a side note, I like the signing of Wada. Wada pitched very well after the Cubs brought him up and put him in the rotation. He was kind of a five or six inning pitcher, but I think that was because they were easing him back from his surgery more than anything else.
I'm hoping the Cubs make a big play for Lester who, to my mind, is the best available free agent starter. I don't like Peavy despite his late season revival with the Giants. The Giants play in a big ballpark and Wrigley isn't. I kind of think Peavy is done as a big game pitcher. I also was not all that impressed with Shields through the playoffs and World Series. If the Cubs get Lester, they can afford to go for a lesser talent looking to rebuild value, someone like Masterson, for example, or they could bring back Hammel, who did not pitch that badly for the A's down the stretch after a rough start.
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