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Edmonds Considers Retirement
Jim Edmonds is mulling over retirement, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun Times. The 39 year old is not complaining of breaking down physically and was a starter on the Cubs postseason roster so it's evident the guy can still play. Still, as many-a-ballplayer considers at his age, Edmonds says, "I'm just trying to figure out what I want to do, what's best for my family.''
While Edmonds admitted to "soaking it in" during his final games, Wittenmyer writes:
"The Cubs are expected to leave the door open for Edmonds to return but won't break the bank to keep him off the free-agent market. Whether he returns to Chicago could come down to whether another team goes after him hard, whether a team closer to his Southern California home pursues him or whether he decides to retire."
There are 18 reasons to expect Edmonds to return. Needing only that many homeruns to reach the 400 mark, Edmonds should be motivated to find a full time role with a club this offseason. The outfielder made $8MM with the Cubs this season and while that amount could come down a notch, if Edmonds is healthy and motivated to put up another 20 homerun season then he should find plenty of interest.
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To Tim and Aduncaroo, sorry buddys. I dont know how/why you guys do it, but god bless you. Your team did it again and guys like you deserved better from these choke artists.
Now for the likes of Cubbie2008, cubland, cubsforvever, nancy echo or whatever the heck his name was; enjoy your century. Just remember when some people rejoice in the cubs losing ways, its not because of the cubs per se, its because of clowns like you who know little to nothing about baseball, come on here with your silly proposals, your condescending sense of entitlement that the cubs will/should get every player available. Now remeber that this offseason when your team again tries to win something for once. Have a little humility.
Posted by: forlife61 | October 05, 2008 at 09:40 AM
The curse doesnt affect the players it affects the crowd. I dont think when they Cubs walked back to the clubhouse last night they said aww that damn curse. If they did Piniella would stick his cleat in their asses. The Cubs will break that streak. Its only a matter of time when you have a good team like the cubs have. Heck my Braves only won one series in 14 straight post seasons.
As for jim edmonds, im not a cubs fan so I guess it doesnt matter to me. If he had been like a face of the cubs franchise over his career I would have immediately said to take a pay cut and stay to share that milestone with your fans. Since he has traveled a little let him wander if he wants a full paycheck.
Posted by: Phillip_Cannon | October 05, 2008 at 10:43 AM
"To Tim and Aduncaroo, sorry buddys. I dont know how/why you guys do it, but god bless you. Your team did it again and guys like you deserved better from these choke artists.
Now for the likes of Cubbie2008, cubland, cubsforvever, nancy echo or whatever the heck his name was; enjoy your century. Just remember when some people rejoice in the cubs losing ways, its not because of the cubs per se, its because of clowns like you who know little to nothing about baseball, come on here with your silly proposals, your condescending sense of entitlement that the cubs will/should get every player available. Now remeber that this offseason when your team again tries to win something for once. Have a little humility. "
I feel the same exact way. I am sure there are plenty of people who don't care for me either, but I am with you. There are some good Cubbie fans like Aduncaroo, Scribble, etc. But most of the Cubs fans posting here are annoying little effers that don't know jack about baseball. Although, most of them came around during the deadline, and haven't been back since.
That is something I love about this site though, the season is ending, but the other season is just getting started. I know Tim must be disapointed because of the end of the season, and the way the Cubs finished, but he has to be excited also because this is going to be a big offseason, and he should get a ton of hits over here in the next 4 months.
Posted by: nrmax88 | October 05, 2008 at 07:23 PM
Thanks guys...I'm still in shock, not sure about Tim. I think the Cubs and their fans learned some lessons that they already kind of knew, but had to find out again, the hard way.
#1 - Soriano hitting leadoff is done. Can't happen anymore.
#2 - Zambrano is the most erratic pitcher I've ever seen...but is still pretty good when you pitch him in the playoffs. He pitches well when it counts. Whether the end result was good or not, he pitched pretty darn well in his two playoff starts the last two years.
#3 - The Cubs won't take the next step until players like Zambrano and Soriano are no longer coddled. I have a feeling that is what is happening next with Lou, but we won't know for sure until ST. No more Soriano in the 1 hole, and no more allowing Z to throw Tantrums. This HAS to be a no BS team like that or nothing will happen. It has to be made clear that it is Lou's team.
And as far as Edmonds goes...I would offer him a 1 year, 2 mil contract and let him go if he doesn't want to take it.
PS - Soriano needs to spend pretty much all of spring training TAKING sliders low and away. He should have no other purpose to be there.
Posted by: Aduncaroo | October 06, 2008 at 05:03 PM