Miggy Cometh?

By now, the entire Cubs fan base has come to wanting Miguel Tejada in a Cub uniform more than they want a free beer at the Bernie's post-game drinkfest. I can only ask you all one question:

What the hell took you so long?

Some will ask if I'm now in a good mood because the Cubs are trying to obtain a player I've lusted after for years, especially given the recent addition of another lust that goes by the name of Juan Pierre.

In a word, no.

Why? Because he's not here and he should be already. For the past two years.

It does give me a certain feeling of smugness to know that Cub Nation, and seemingly Jim Hendry, now wants this guy with all abandon. Too bad they didn't feel this way two years ago and put pressure on the team. Now, all that has to happen is the entire farm system will need to be emptied along with the probable departure of some combination of Pie, Cedeno and Murton. Or maybe even all three.

I'm guessing that it takes no less than Pie, Cedeno and Jerome Williams. What stinks is that this trade only works depending on the mentality of the Orioles.

Do they think they can compete with Boston, New York and now Toronto for the division and the Wild Card?

If they think "yes," Tejada will be headed for some place like Houston who can fill holes that Baltimore has with players they can use this season with a Brandon Backe and a Chad Qualls. And with Clemens now retired, Houston has the money. If Baltimore decides that 2007 is their next best shot, Hendry should have no problem making a proposal that Baltimore would accept.

Be excited, but cautious, Cub Nation. Remember. Just 11 days ago, we were told "certainly later this week, that Rafael Furcal will become a Cub," and that even I would have to give Hendry his props.

How did that work out, hmm?