optimism!

just a merry blurb to note that, while the cubs have unfortunately signed neifi to an inexplicable two-year deal in this offseason, there are a couple pieces of reading for devoted cub fans today that may rekindle the warmth in your heart that was extinguished by the furcal signing that never was.

the cubs, in signing john mabry, designated jose macias for assignment;

in trading for juan pierre, korey the klown's fate has probably been sealed.

see? we're not incorrigible croakers. happy holidays, dear reader. happy, happy holidays.