What if the Cubs have a fire sale, who do you keep, and who do you get rid of?

Below is a list of most of the position players on the Cubs 40 man roster. The criteria for who stays and who goes is as follows. Who will be there when the Cubs win the World Series. That can be the only means of evaluation if you’re a baseball team. Some will get more attention than others. Let me know if you think I should rethink any of my suggestions to Jim Hendry.

• Henry Blanco - TRADE
  The addition of Rob Bowen makes Blanco expendable. He’s capable of some timely hitting, but will never be your everyday catcher.
• Rob Bowen - KEEP
  You’ve gotta see what this guy can do.
• Koyie Hill - KEEP
  A youngster who the Cubs seem to believe can hold down the catcher postion for years to come.
• Ronny Cedeno - TRADE
  A former favorite, but just is not a major league player. He’s probably a AAAA player.
• Mark DeRosa - KEEP
  A grinder who is capable of playing all over the field. Hits well, and seems to be becoming a leader in the clubhouse.
• Mike Fontenot - KEEP
  I like the way this guy plays second base. Not going to blow your hair back with his hitting but he’s solid.
• Cesar Izturis - TRADE
  A mistake to take this kid last year.
• Derrek Lee - KEEP
  One of the best hitters in the NL. Will be an integral part of the World Series team.
• Aramis Ramirez - KEEP
  When he and Derrek Lee are healthy they are one of the best 3-4 hitters in the big leagues.
• Ryan Theriot - KEEP
  A solid hitter who seems to be hitting his stride with the leather.
• Daryle Ward - TRADE
  Some other team could use him off the bench, and you might be able to pick up someone to shore up the bullpen.
• Cliff Floyd - TRADE
  He won’t stay healthy long enough to be here when the Cubs win the World Series. He’s a nice player when healthy. That just hasn’t been too often or for too long in his career.
• Jacque Jones - TRADE
  Hendry has been shopping this guy since he got him. He’s as good as gone already.
• Matt Murton - TRADE
  He has regressed. It’s probably because the Cubs don’t know what the hell they’re doing with their personnel. If they’re not going to play him, they should get what they can for him.
• Angel Pagan - KEEP
  He’s a good role player. A defensive replacement, and a good pinch-runner.
• Felix Pie - KEEP
  This guy is fun to watch. Sometimes it’s because he makes really weird decisions on the basepaths, but for the most part, he is blossoming into a really good player.
• Alfonso Soriano - KEEP
  Despite the slow start he is a 40/40 player. His skill will diminish, but he will be a star at the top of their lineup for years to come.

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