I really don’t care too much about who ends up buying the L.A. Dodgers. I mean no disrespect by this, but I don’t have anyone that I think would be a great fit as owner. I know there are several groups still alive in the bidding process and some of these groups include some famous names such as Magic Johnson and Joe Torre. However, there was one potential owner that didn’t make the first cut from what I understand. That is Mark Cuban. A few years ago, I was hoping he would win the bidding for the Chicago Cubs. I am pleased with the Ricketts family, but I must admit there is a part of me that would have liked to see what Cuban would have done with my favorite team. For some reason, Cuban hasn’t been successful in any of his attempts to buy a Major League team. I think this is a travesty and part of me feels that Bud Selig and an overwhelming majority of owners don’t want this young and charismatic man as an owner. I think Cuban would be a breath of fresh air for baseball and would be a great owner. I know several NBA players love how he takes care of his team, the Dallas Mavs. For whatever reason, he has yet to be taken as a serious potential owner in baseball and I hope that changes in the near future.
With the upcoming season just around the corner I am already getting excited for opening day. I know the Cubs appear to be out of contention this year and I’m okay with that. I do think they will surprise some teams though as we get younger with guys like Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo being the future of our team. I anticipate more trades by Theo & Jed and even a another money eating deal that involves us trading Alfonso Soriano. I think Marlon Byrd will be traded this summer as well.
I keep reading about Yoenis Cespedes lately and wonder if the Cubs are truly interested in this guy. I know he’s only 26 and possesses a lot of talent. However, I don’t know if I want to see the Cubs spend a bunch of money on him.
I think the Cubs are going to be fun to watch this summer even if they finish well below .500. The reason I say this is the fact we are getting younger. I like this youth movement and I hope it continues throughout the season.
Oh well, that’s all I’ve got for now.
