I Hate You But I Love You

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 16, 2008 5:18 PM CDT

With the Cubs recent signing of Jim Edmonds, a lot of people have been saying how it's so hard to cheer for someone you used to hate. I truly don't think that's a reason to despise him, because if he were Albert Pujols I don't think Cub fans would have a problem hating him. Which brings me to my question, which player in the MLB do you hate the most, but would love to have on the Cubs. I will post my answers in the comment board.

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I would have to say...

Maybe Ben Sheets because he fits in so well. Him, Zambrano, Dempster, Lily, and Hill would just be a ridiculous starting rotation.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 16, 2008 5:22 PM CDT 0 recs

If he were Albert Pujols...

I would hate him because that would mean DLee had been traded.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 5:36 PM CDT 0 recs

As much as I like Lee...

and he’s one of my very favorite players, I could definitely get used to the idea of having Pujols instead. Call that heresy, but he’s really, really good. There isn’t a better 1B in all of baseball.

by SouthernCub on May 16, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up 0 recs

Why not both?

the fleet-footed Pujols can play the outfield again, right? our CF problem is solved!!!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 16, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up 0 recs

Dude, are you kidding me?

That isn’t heresy that’s a major upgrade going to Pujols. I take that straight up any day. You can never have enough great players.

by DudeVf11 on May 16, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up 0 recs

till his elbow goes.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up 0 recs

It's all how you look at it...

Pujols is definitely the more feared hitter, but Lee seems to be more well rounded. IMO, Lee is one of, if not the, best defensive 1B in all of baseball. I’ll give Pujols the offensive nod, but I still wouldn’t take him over Lee. Now take Lee out of the picture and I’d be more than happy to welcome Uncle Albert to the North Side.

"I'm not giving him a high-five ever again." - Sammy Sosa, joking about Moises Alou's personal habits

by MorePiePlease on May 17, 2008 7:19 AM CDT up 0 recs

I was looking at moving Pujols...

to left, Soriano to right and Fukudome to center. It doesn’t matter anyway cause the Cubs are never gonna get Pujols.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 17, 2008 8:20 AM CDT up 0 recs

It's funny how everyone has forgotten the damage DLee did in the 2003 NLCS

since he became a Cub. Why would Edmonds, Pujols, Sheets, etc. be any different – if they performed to fans’ expectations?

by JFCubFan on May 16, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up 0 recs

Lance Berkman.

Ever since he faked getting beaned, I’ve loathed the man (and I was 4 rows behind HP plate that day; he did not get hit.) and had nothing but bile for him, but he can just flat out hit.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 16, 2008 5:42 PM CDT 0 recs

Seconded.

I hope he goes into a cold spell starting on Monday.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on May 16, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up 0 recs

PS.

At first I thought this would be another Edmonds post, but it’s actually an interesting twist on his acquisition. Nice topic.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on May 16, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up 0 recs

Yeah it really is.

Well done, wrigleyrocker12!!!!!!!!!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 16, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up 0 recs

Josh Beckett

Bad Memories… Electric stuff

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 6:00 PM CDT 0 recs

really bad memories....

...I loathe him to this day, but would take him in a second.

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 16, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

that was my exact thought.

by Madison Cub Fan on May 16, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up 0 recs

Oswalt

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on May 16, 2008 6:23 PM CDT 0 recs

A-Rod

Yep, he might be the best player in this current generation of baseball. Still, I don’t care for him nor how so much media is thrown his way. Still, if he were a Cub… as long as he didn’t become another Sosa….

by TheHawkRules on May 16, 2008 6:29 PM CDT 0 recs