The signing of Perez was a good move, maybe he was a little overpaid, but i can assure u he was brought in as a backup for the infield, seeing his defensive skills, he can play as back-up at short, second and third. Instead of Jose macias.

There is no doubt in Henry's mind that Cedeno is ready for everyday play, and he will be given that chance in 2006, at short or second is yet to be seen, but he will play!

I've heard over and over that the Cubs want to sign Furcal. Listen the market for Shortstops is really thin, so expect furcal to be overpaid. If the Cubs get him great, they have the resources to get him, and they should, no sosa drama this year, so bring him to Chicago.

But at the same time the Cubs should also seriously persue a trade to bring over Juan Pierre as well. He is another lefthanded bat, and another proven leadoff hitter. Worse case senario is if one of those two guys get hurt, we still have a leadoff hitter, and if both guys stay healthy we'd have lots of speed at the top,allot more things can happen instead, setting the table for my boys D.Lee & A.Ramirez and company.