DA-CUB-FAN
12-25-2006, 05:14 AM
Dear Santa,
Your old pal Lou here, just writing to say hello, and how's the wife?
I don't really need anything this year, thanks for asking. Jim Hendry took care of me, all right, with the Cubs job and the $295 million worth of free agents and the nice tie and everything.
He's a funny guy, Jim Hendry. Kind of reminds me of Robin Williams.
Anyway, I can't possibly impose on you to bring me anything else. … OK, maybe a left-handed-hitting outfielder, but only if you don't have to go out of your way. I love this Matt Murton kid. He has spunk.
Believe me, I'm fine. I have everything anyone could ask for and more. I have a great job in a great city, with the Magnificent Mile and all the great shopping. I'm getting a place in the city, looking forward to taking the L to work and having a nice dinner afterward, and … listen, I'm just here to win and have some fun and that's all.
Remember, we're all in this thing together.
A bike would be nice, sure, so I could take a ride on the wonderful lakefront, or maybe a membership at Medinah so I could play a round or two on my off days. But, as I've said many times, don't worry if it's a bother. Put me at the bottom of your list.
Say, Santa, I did hear at the winter meetings that the interview room at Wrigley is kind of small and lacks proper ventilation. The Cubs writers said Dusty Baker called it the Dungeon. Maybe a new air conditioner would be a good gesture, but only if you have enough room left on your sled. Really, I mean that. I live in Tampa, so I'm fine with 100-degree heat.
Well, thanks for your time. And one last thing: I'd also like a championship ring too … but no rush. Seriously.
Best always,
Lou
:clapping
Your old pal Lou here, just writing to say hello, and how's the wife?
I don't really need anything this year, thanks for asking. Jim Hendry took care of me, all right, with the Cubs job and the $295 million worth of free agents and the nice tie and everything.
He's a funny guy, Jim Hendry. Kind of reminds me of Robin Williams.
Anyway, I can't possibly impose on you to bring me anything else. … OK, maybe a left-handed-hitting outfielder, but only if you don't have to go out of your way. I love this Matt Murton kid. He has spunk.
Believe me, I'm fine. I have everything anyone could ask for and more. I have a great job in a great city, with the Magnificent Mile and all the great shopping. I'm getting a place in the city, looking forward to taking the L to work and having a nice dinner afterward, and … listen, I'm just here to win and have some fun and that's all.
Remember, we're all in this thing together.
A bike would be nice, sure, so I could take a ride on the wonderful lakefront, or maybe a membership at Medinah so I could play a round or two on my off days. But, as I've said many times, don't worry if it's a bother. Put me at the bottom of your list.
Say, Santa, I did hear at the winter meetings that the interview room at Wrigley is kind of small and lacks proper ventilation. The Cubs writers said Dusty Baker called it the Dungeon. Maybe a new air conditioner would be a good gesture, but only if you have enough room left on your sled. Really, I mean that. I live in Tampa, so I'm fine with 100-degree heat.
Well, thanks for your time. And one last thing: I'd also like a championship ring too … but no rush. Seriously.
Best always,
Lou
:clapping