Jim Hendry was my selection for Major League Baseball executive last year and didn’t receive the honor. He is in line for the award this year after unloading a poor hitting shortstop for one of the top 3 shortstops in baseball. WOW!! Nomar Garciaparra wearing Cubbie Blue on a day when the great Greg Maddux goes for # 300. Cub Heaven in Wrigleyville.

The Cubs have potentially the best pitchers in baseball and now have a hitting lineup featuring Corey Patterson, Sammy Sosa, Moises Alou, Derrick Bell, Aramis Ramirez, Michael Barrett and now Nomar. Opposing pitcher have to be really wondering if they will get past the fifth inning.

Excellent job Mr. Hendry. Theo Epstein you are really out of your mind and out of your league.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-040731rogers,1,1354653.column?coll=cs-home-headlines

In my humble opinion, there is no place better to watch a ballgame than Wrigley Field. Unfortunately in recent days the ballpark has come under intense scrutiny as it’s infrastructure is showing signs of wear. Falling piece of concrete have been reported and netting has been put in place to protect fans.

With Mayor Daley, a White Sox fan, threatening the Tribune Company and Cubs management one can only hope the problems are minor and treatable. I can’t imagine the Cubs finally securing a place in the World Series and having done it using another ballpark. Wouldn’t that be a typical slap in the face of all die-hard Cubs fans. You see, being a Cubs fan and love for Wrigley Field are intertwined. Like Mom, Apple Pie and the American Flag the Cubs and the ballpark are joined at the hip.

Here are the developments: http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/chc/news/chc_news.jsp?ymd=20040729&content_id=813485&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp

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