A Cruel Joke?

Cubs fans are fine if the Yankees aren't screwing them over, but when the Evil Empire starts reaching its tentacles into our history something has to give. I haven't been for or against Maddux if he signs, but for the Cubs sake and for its fans it better damn well get Greg Maddux.

This weekend the Cubs increased their offer to Maddux, which was a little strange considering they already had the best deal on the table anyways. A lot of us just chalked that up to Hendry just wanting to get it over with. While true, it makes much more sense now with this little rumor that is flouting around since the A-rod deal......

The rich in talent might be getting richer still ...


Free-agent pitcher Greg Maddux will sign with the New York Yankees sometime later this week, according to a report on New York's WABC-TV.


The Bergen Record, a New Jersey newspaper, reported that the Yankees have offered Maddux a deal but not that it would be accepted.

Ofcourse it also says....

"We are not involved with Greg Maddux," Cashman said at the time.

The Cubs increased their offer because the Yankees are trying to squirm in and pick him up. Hendry knowing he will get lynched by Cubs fans for not getting him is desperately trying to stop this from happening. One thing to note is that the Cubs NEVER negotiate free agent contracts. Its always one offer take it or leave it. In Maddux's case it has always been one offer on the table. Suddenly the Cubs want to negotiate? They are upping their offer? That's totally out of character and makes me believe the Yankees are very serious about getting Maddux.

If Maddux wants to go to any other team, fine. But for him to put on the pinstripes it will be just like what the Yankees did to Boston. Kicking a franchise in the face.