Prediction Time: Cubs offseason moves

1. Sign John Grabow to a 5 year, $25 million deal.

Sure, he's nothing special. Sure, the Cubs would be outbidding themselves. But he's left-handed and Hendry loves outbidding himself(remember Soriano?). The Cubs can never have too many veteran relievers. I guess they could just use in house options(Cashner, Samarajadaadaa, guys they got for Derosa) but that's not as fun. This is the type of deal that will make fans(ie morons) think the Cubs are in win-now mode.

2. Offer no arbitration to Rich Harden.

Go ahead, come up with a list of reasons why this would be a bad idea. I'll give you some time to work.

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Done? Good, now you understand why they would do it.

3. Trade Bradley for Matthews Jr.

The Cubs really hate Bradley, and Matthews wants to get away from the Angels. The Cubs don't care about the whole Matthews sucking thing. Remember that one catch? And if the Angels include Willits, Hendry might just jump with joy...if he had that kind of energy in him. Fat joke? Check.

4. Sign Chone Figgins to a 5 year, $75 million deal.

If they can afford it.

5. Do something stupid to ruin Vitters, Castro, or Cashner.

Seems pretty easy for the Cubs.


Bitter? Probably.