So the Cubs went out and spent nearly $300 million in the offseason and brought in some key free agents. Or are they key? An article from the Chicago Daily Herald addressed a few concerns with this years Cubs. We’re going to put our spin on these questions:

How will Alfonso Soriano do in center field and batting leadoff? There is no question in my mind that Soriano will soon be ‘unhappy’ with his role in a Cub uniform. Everywhere this guy goes - he’s brings up some sort of controversy and demands a change. What makes you think he’ll change for the good ole Cubbies? He IS NOT a good centerfielder! CF is the most important outfield position defensively. And putting this guy out there is like walking on a thin sheet of ice. He might be alright in the leadoff position from a batting perspective; but doesn’t he strike out WAY to much to bat leadoff?

Will Zambrano/Prior/Wood ever live up to the hype? Alright - so the big Z has been ok the past few years. But Prior and Wood are a joke. If they Cubs have any plans of using them this year - they better start re-evaluating NOW! Don’t say I didn’t tell you so when they both are whining of an arm injury by mid June.

Ted Lilly? Seriously! 4 year - $40 million dollar deal for a guy who is barely a .500 pitcher. Balls will be flying over the ivy when he’s on the mound!

Jason Marquis? Ok. Think about it Jim Hendry! The ‘Best Team in Baseball’ Cardinals could not get anything out of this guy. How in the world do you expect to get anything but a 5.56 ERA from him? Just like Lilly - balls will be flying over the ivy when he’s throwing.

What about that bullpen? Dempster was horrible last year. Did the Cubs address it? No! Should have spent a few million suring up that pen.

Is Lou the savior? Lou… You better get used to losing because it’s going to be a LONG year for you and the Cubbies.