Sure thing, Lou - anything else?

October 17th, 2006 | Posted by PostmanE

As I celebrate - entirely half-heartedly - Lou Piniella’s introductory press conference this afternoon, I shudder to think about the demands Piniella will make if turns the Cubs into anything resembling a winner.

Why? Because LouLou just got to Chicago, and he’s already making crazy requests. That’s right. According to Gene Woj at ESPN.com - who should be commended for breaking this sort of story from the typically withdrawn position of columnist - the Cubs’ raising of their payroll budget from around $100 to $115 million wasn’t quite enough to keep Lou happy. He wants a fresh serving of A-Rod, too.

I can embrace the spirit. In fact, if PostmanR wants me to keep writing this site, he’s going to need to provide each of the following:

• A $10 million autobiographical book deal
• A rent-free room at the Playboy Mansion
• A lifetime supply of MandM’s-flavored Kudos (the ones with chocolate covering)
• This TV, and an XBOX 360, with every game yet released
• Jay Mariotti to personally apologize to everyone on Earth for being born

These are my demands. They are non-negotiable.

But seriously, who does Piniella expect the Cubs to deal? Ramirez … and who? Zambrano? Not going to happen. Prospects? Have at it, Cashman. Not a whole lot going on there.

The Goat Riders and Bleed Cubbie Blue will probably do a lot more on this - and like GRoTA, I’d LOVE for this to happen, but I don’t see it. I guess you never know.

PostmanR!! Kudos!! NOW!!!! (What is he doing back there? I never know what he’s doing…)