I'm trying to figure out who is the Cubs #1 priority now.

Roberts has proven that he can hit MLB pitching.  A lot of imports have struggled in their first year.  If both are available, who do you want?

I understand that the Cubs only get Roberts if they give up something.  But, at this point, I believe that Roberts will add more to the '08 Cubs than Fukudome will.  The Orioles are looking to rebuild, so lets send them some prospects.  100 years is a disgrace, lets end this now!

They don't play the same positions, but Derosa could be moved to RF.  Roberts switch-hits, so he meets Lou's lefty criteria.  

I'm not saying lets not get both, but if I had to choose, I'd pick Roberts over Fukudome.

Comments?

Next controversy for the Cubs.

From today's trib:

Zambrano motioned to reporters standing around the clubhouse and pointed to a box that contained a pair of red shinguards.

"It's a gift from my next catcher, Yadier," Zambrano said.

Zambrano was referring to St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina, although he didn't specify whether he was going to St. Louis or Molina was coming to the Cubs.

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I guess things aren't all that friendly between Z and Barrett.  

Even if it is a joke, what are red shinguards doing in the locker room?