11/17/2003 02:16:00 PM by Rob

Big whampum, no buffalo

Still wondering whether or not I would want to shower with Boof Bonser...

I missed the weekend of rumors. The Trib itself is sure putting out the PR machine on Richie Sexie. I have a feeling sooner or later this is going to happen. Problem is, usually first basemen are counted on to provide LEFT handed power, you know, like we had with Fred McStiff...;)

I still advocate the signing of Kenny Lofton to lead off, and have Corey Patterson play CF and be the middle-of-order LH batter. Lofton plays LF, and Alou plays first. You have one year to decide whether or not Choi is a playa, or whether Sexson should come either as a free agent or a late-July trade, when his value will be lowest. In the meantime, Alou holds it down against the tough lefties, in fact, most lefties, and the tough RHPs. Then, concentrate on putting Pudge in touch with a good north-shore realtor.

As for ARod...the Rangers would want Wood. I wood do it (see below), but the Cubs won't. It's gonna suck to see him end up in Boston or the Mutts for one front line pitcher, one shortstop and a prospect. If we're willing to send Cruz, Farns, Guzman and Choi to MILWAUKEE for Sexson, can't we replace Guzman with Wood, get these guys out of the league, keep Guzman, and get a real Baseball God?

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