Not sure if any of you read it, but I 'dreamed' of a scenario where the Cubs sign Schilling and shelve him until September. I posted this 'dream' about two weeks ago.

Schilling can take his high 80's high fastball somewhere else. That stuff will get annihilated at Wrigley...

I think it would be a great idea to bring one of the greatest playoff pitchers into chicago. Given our poor track record in the playoffs recently, this is the kind of player that might push us through a few games.

I agree....and what a story it would be for him if he was able to be a member of the Red Sox team that won to break the curese AND the Cubs team that won to break the Curse.... IF that happened....waive the 5 year rule for the man and put him in the Hall right after!

Joe, what are your thoughts on Sandy Alderson?

If you are wondering why. He was linked to the Cubs today by the Tribune. Will have more on the site shortly...

Well...he certainly has success in Oakland....but San Diego hated him. When it was announced Moores was selling the team...people were disappointed to see Moores leave...but excited because it was likely the end to Alderson.

I'm not a huge fan of his.....he's definitely not a guy for a big market ball club.

For what it's worth.....if they are thinking of replacing Hendry....I'd go with a new name..... Steve Stone!!

Think of the leadership of 2011....

GENERAL MANAGER = Steve Stone

MANAGER = Ryne Sandberg

PITCHING COACH = Greg Maddux

Now that would be great!!

Schilling did say that money would not be an issue--and that a chance to end the Cub's Series drought would be. I do usually put my wallet in a safe place when I hear, "It's not about the money." The real question would be, "Does he have enough left to be effective?"

A couple of days ago, Aaron, Matt and I talked a little about selecting a 25 man roster of deserving minor leaguers who haven't had enough opportunity in the bigs to make their case. I called the whimsical team the Ponce Snow Snakes--honoring Agustin and that most deadly of asps--the snow snake. The little-finger-sized, foot long creatures neither kill with poison nor by suffocation. They crawl up the butts of victims and freeze them to death.

Seeking to make some sense out of a crazy idea, I sought to build on Aaron' and my original selections. Likely deserving even less attention than given, I have posted a report on the Community Blog--Views section. Some of the names and achievements are quite interesting. Services for the idea will be announced at a later date.

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Of course he would be great just for his experience. However I must say I don't like this new trend of these old guys desiding that they will not play until after the season starts so they can get good and rested, see who the good teams are and then milk that team for everything they can. I just don't think it is fair. I say if you are not on someone’s roster, either big league or minor's, then you don't play that year.

I don't see a problem with a guy near the end of his career doing that. Why not? It's not like they come on in September to pitch. They essentially skip spring training and April then go get ready in May and end up pitching by the end of May. Why is that an issue? Otherwise a veteran like that wouldnt have any gas left come September and October when you need him most.

Absolutely I would bring in Schilling.....what a presence to have in the post season. In a 5 game series it would give us plenty of people to choose from. Who had the hot hand. In a 7 game series we would be stacked assuming everyone was healthy.

Schilling would be just as good of an addition as Peavy would have been....and much cheaper and just for a few months!