Found December 09, 2011 on The Sports Bank: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: David DeJesus
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs

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So, it has been a very quiet week in baseball and for the Cubs. There really is not a lot going on. I am really not sure what to talk about. However, I will do my best to stop ending most sentences in prepositions. So, there are a lot differing opinions on the week that was in Dallas, and there will most definitely be a lot to discuss in the coming weeks. There are going to be a lot of transactions that will be received differently by folks. So, it’s Friday, and it has been a little while, so let’s start rambling! • My guess is that David DeJesus will be a pleasant surprise in right field. Not an All-Star or anything, but he will produce above expectations. • Not one of us knows how the Ian Stewart trade will be remembered. So, we can offer our thoughts, but none of us are experts. Well, in reality, none of us are experts. • Destroy me if you will, but I like the trade to acquire Stewart. • Also, if Colvin will succeed anywhere, it will be in the thin air. I can see Rob Deer type n...
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