I was chatting away with Mr Coworker today about the Cubs’ future especially in light of the coming trade deadline. He asked me if I had to choose three Cubs who were untouchable, who would they be? Who did I think was so important to the Cubs organization that they should be considered part of a rebuilding phase?
Apparently, he and the other Cub fan on the floor came up with the same three names.
Hmm… well Lee, right? And Zambrano, too. Those two were easy.
I told him I couldn’t think of anyone else.
His answer? Michael Barrett.
And you know what? I think he’s right.
Yes, his stats look good this year but it’s more than that.
The guy plays hard, he’s only 30 years old, is a team leader and calls a decent game.
Of course there’s this, too:
I jest, of course.
The Beachwood Reporter, however feels differently.