Okay so we’ve been away for quite awhile, and while we apologize for nothing we are glad to be back for the new year and to be bringing you all that Roman is Burning has to offer (not saying much but hey it’s a start).
Seeing as the calendar has flipped on a new year and a new decade we thought it would be fitting to start off with some resolutions for our beloved Chicago sports teams. Since 2009 was an up and down year across the Chicago sporting landscape we think that each team should have a few things to work on in 2010. So without further ado let’s begin…and welcome back Burn Out Nation.
Chicago White Sox
First and foremost stop pretending it’s 2001 with some of your free agent signings. Omar Vizquel and Andruw Jones were excellent ball players back in their day, just happens that day was several years ago. The Sox should also look to trade closer Bobby Jenks as soon as possible. I know this isn’t a popular move amongst most White Sox fans but it’s the smart move. You have J.J. now to go along with Thorton so the 8th and 9th innings should be taken care of. Bobby is starting to break down but still has the ability to close at a high level, why not get something for him before its too late?
Chicago Cubs
STOP GIVING STUPID CONTRACTS. That should be their only concern moving forward, however seeing they ended 2009 (signing Byrd to a 3yr $15 million deal) almost as badly as they ended 2008 (trading DeRosa) I don’t know if there is much hope for the Cubs to keep this resolution. The Cubs need to start thinking about the future and building up their farm system, I’m sorry to say Cub fans but I think the window is closed for the time being. They need to ride out the Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd deals before they can think about contending for a title.
Chicago Blackhawks
If it aint broke, don’t fix it. For the most part the Hawks are set; save for one small item, which is Mr. Brent Sopel. He needs to go but his contract isn’t exactly trade friendly, the Hawks should trade one of their forwards for some defensive help and keep Sopel as a healthy scratch.
No Country for Old Sopel?
Chicago Bulls
Where to start with this one? I think the Bulls could make enough resolutions for the entire city if they really wanted to. They have set themselves up nicely for the 2010 free agent sweepstakes but for the season at hand they need to decide if they are in or out. It seems inevitable they will just continue to coast and end up sneaking into the 7th or 8th spot in the East which will cost them a higher draft pick.
Resolution number two for the Bulls should be to make up their mind on the coaching situation. Let’s be honest I don’t think that LeBron or D. Wade is going to want to come and play for Vinny. So ride out the season with Vinny then in the off-season go get a big name coach, heck let LeBron or D. Wade pick who they want to coach.
Chicago Bears
The Bears have a whole host of off-season needs they need to fill but since we are working on resolutions they should resolve to send Jay Cutler, the Devins, Knox, Square Jaw Olsen and Earl Bennett to some warm weather area and make sure they don’t leave each others side until training camp starts. Since they don’t have a 1st or 2nd round draft pick in the upcoming draft they are going to have to win with the offensive weapons they have. It’s time to starting getting these guys in-sync with each other.
There you go, some simple resolutions for each of the Chicago teams that could help make 2010 a great sports year. It’s good to be back Nation.
Bobby may indeed be on his way out, but it won’t be JJ in the 8th and Thornton in the 9th. Putz in the 7th is similar to the Dotel signing years ago, and if they hope to compete this season, they’ll leave Thornton where he is