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Maybe I'm too biased of a Cub fan, but I think you are crazy to even consider trading Prior and Wood in the off season, no matter who is involved (including Mulder) since they are the future of this organization and it would be akin to Steinbrenner trading Derek Jeter away from the Yankees. Cub fans and the Cubs franchise have made it very clear (with their actions) that the future success or failure hinges on Prior and Wood so trading them just seems too far fetched at this point in their young careers. Now Sammy-I think I agree with others in this forum that Sammy is probably doing more harm than good to the Cubbies and his selfish attitude. He would make a good DH in the American league as he is getting near the end of his career and I think that would fit in better with his poor fielding/good hitting MO. This year has been an anomaly in that both Prior and Wood have had some nasty injuries that really haven't healed yet 100%. Maybe Baker had something to do with those injuries, but both of these pitchers are on low pitch counts since they've returned from the DL. I may be optimistic, but I have this feeling that both Prior and Wood will come to full potential towards the end of the Season, just in time for the playoffs in October. I hope being 75-85% of their full potential can still get them into the playoffs. The addition of Nomar seems to have sparked their offense a bit, but it is too early to tell the long term effects of that trade. Position by Position, the Cubs have a better team this year than last year (compare 1B, Catcher, SS) and I can only attribute their position in the standings to the injuries on our pitching staff and the Cardinals playing out of their mind. I will give some credit to those Cardinals-they are truly playing great baseball but I'd like to see how they will do in October. It sure seems like peaking at the right time wins championships-look at the Marlins last year. Anyone have some predictions for the NLCS?
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