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Originally Posted by TonyJ
I expected a down year, with better things to come for the trouble. They are playing some kids who should eventually be pretty good and you take a hit when you do that. In addition, we knew going in that it would be a while before we got Prior and Wood back. You don't lose two pitchers of that quality and just replace them overnight. I'm sure that Hendry is looking to replace their production and anything we get from the two of them will be a bonus going forward. I've said before that the Jones and Pierre acquisitions were questionable and I stand by that, but in general I think Hendry is still steering the right direction. Baker's flaws have been well known for some time, but until this season I think it would have been politically impossible for him to fired. That is no longer the case and he will be out. Next year is looking pretty good, especially if Pie can progress enough to help out next season.
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Today's loss was tough. I respect Dusty, but it just doesn't seem to be working out and if they made a change, it would be inderstandable in my mind.
But just getting rid of Baker won't be the saving grace for the team, IMO. The Tribune, with its short arms and deep pockets is holding the team back in its own way. I really wish they would sell the team. All of those years with tight-pockets P.K. Wrigley at the helm and now the Tribune cheapskates, it's no wonder the team has had such an unsuccessful history.
Perhaps, an owner with some cahones is what they need?