Is This A Cry For Rebuild?

OK Cubs fans, is it time to let go of any inspiration of getting better this season go, yeah, I think it's done. Although this particular move wasn't big on behalf of the organization. This is just the realization of this team not being able to bring themselves out of a whole this size. Yes Ted Lilly was a key piece to the pitching staff, although if yo look at his numbers this year, it doesn't seem like that pitcher we all know. Without run support, Lilly can only do but so much, so it was smart to trade him now while his stock was up. As for Ryan Theriot, I am a tad bit surprised that after the season he's had, the Cubs were able to move him. The the whole Carlos Zambrano story was just something to put the icing on the cake. It is time for this team to be dismantled, and starting fresh with a nucleus of upcoming stars is the way to go. This team has been together for some time now, and they haven't been able to figure it out. With all these young kids coming up and playing great baseball, it's only right to build around them. Starlin Castro has been very good this season, along with Tyler Colvin who seems to be about business and business only. Derek Lee has put up his no trade clause and will be in the Chi at least until the end of the season. This has been a pretty unproductive year for the Cubbies to say the least, but I believe they are headed in the right direction, forward....

Ochocinco + TO = 4,000 Yards For Carson...

The Cinncinati Bengals had a fairly good offensive scheme last year. Cedric Benson lead the rushing game with 1,251 yards, while on the receiving end Ochocinco carried the load with 1,047 yds and 9 TD's. Carson Palmer threw for 3,094 yds, 21 TD's, and 13 interceptions, not too bad. But now, you add another small piece to the recipe in Terrell Owens. Owens has been known to be that guy in the locker room to stir up trouble, we saw it in San Francisco, Philly, and Dallas. Not much happened in Buffalo last year, so maybe, just maybe he is beginning to understand why exactly he is in the NFL, to catch passes. Don't forget the Bengals also added 8 year vet Antonio Bryant to the mix, so their receiving core has been beefed up a lot. Can all of these guys co-exist on the same field? Are the ego's going to be too much to handle? Truthfully, we won't know this until the season actually starts in September, but, I think they will compliment each other just fine. This does not mean that you can put them in the Super Bowl, or even in the post season. What this does mean is that Carson Palmer will most likely be passing for 4,000 plus yards. It's really not a surprise that the Bengals gave TO a chance to join the team seeing as how they like to give "troublemakers" a chance in the NFL. It's going to be something to watch, sort of like a reality show.....

Kenny Williams....Batting or Pitching Before Trade Deadline?

The white hot White Sox are still in first place in the AL Central, but in order for this team to get back to where they were in 2005, there is a piece or two missing. Many seem to believe it's a pitcher needed to complete the roster. For the most part, the Sox starters and bullpen have done a descent job this season, had a bit of a slow start, but have pick up quite nicely. After losing Peavy to injury, it would seem that a pitcher would be the smarter way to go. I personally feel that a left handed bat is what they need to continue on in the postseason. With choices such as Prince Fielder, Adam Dunn, or maybe Miguel Tejada. Any of the 3 would be a great pick up for the southsiders. I'm sure the first choice would be Fielder because we all know what the man can do with the bat. Believe it or not, his weight is still a question mark for some people, but the bottom line is that Prince has been playing baseball all his life as a big man, averaging this year .264, with 46RBI, 60R, and 24HR. Next you have the 12 year veteran in Adam Dunn who is batting at an average of .279, 62 RBI, 56 R, and 23 HR. Kenny Williams and Ozzie Guillen have a lot to think about before the trade deadline which is right around the corner.