Published 3/27/2008
by Bob Warja
at Bleacher Report - MLB
All winter long we heard rumor after rumor that Brian Roberts was coming to the Cubs. Finally, the Cubs were going to get that high OBP, speedy leadoff man that they so desperately needed. This way, they could move Alfonzo Soriano, who swings as if he's trying to land an airplane, further down in the batting order where he belongs. And take advantage of a leadof hitter who can actually run without fear of his hamstrings exploding. Of course, now comes word from Andy MacPhail, of all people, that Hendry's offers just won't get 'er done. And that it's looking like Roberts will not be wearing Cubbie blue any time soon, if ever. And that sucks for Cubs fans everywhere. I can just imagine ol' Andy smirking at the irony of it all. Remember, that's MacFAIL to you and I. Yes, despite the protests to the contrary, the Cubs haven't done much to help the ballclub this offseason. Sure, they signed Fukudome, but what have they done for me lately? Hendry repeatedly said he wasn't done ...
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