12 Days of a Chicago Cubs Christmas Revisited

The New Year is only a week away, the Cubs Convention is just around the corner and before long pitchers and catchers will be reporting to Fitch Park in Mesa. The coming weeks should see Jim Hendry make a few signings, or a trade or two, to tweak out his roster. With the recent announcement out of the Bronx, the next month figures to be very active throughout the game.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at the CCO! Here is an updated twist of an old favorite...

On the first day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
A Padre named Peavy

On the second day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
Two Switch Hitters

and a Padre Named Peavy

On the third day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
Three Central Titles

Two Switch Hitters
and a Padre Named Peavy

On the fourth day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
Four Infielders Fielding

Three Central Titles
Two Switch Hitters
and a Padre Named Peavy

On the fifth day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
Five Golden Starters

Four Infielders Fielding
Three Central Titles
Two Switch Hitters
and a Padre Named Peavy

On the sixth day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
Six Productive Farm Teams

Five Golden Starters
Four Infielders Fielding
Three Central Titles
Two Switch Hitters
and a Padre Named Peavy

On the seventh day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
Seven Reliable Relievers

Six Productive Farm Teams
Five Golden Starters
Four Infielders Fielding
Three Central Titles
Two Switch Hitters
and a Padre Named Peavy

On the eighth day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
Eight Players Playing

Seven Reliable Relievers
Six Productive Farm Teams
Five Golden Starters
Four Infielders Fielding
Three Central Titles
Two Switch Hitters
and a Padre Named Peavy

On the ninth day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
Nine Mark DeRosas

Eight Players Playing
Seven Reliable Relievers
Six Productive Farm Teams
Five Golden Starters
Four Infielders Fielding
Three Central Titles
Two Switch Hitters
and a Padre Named Peavy

On the tenth day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
Santo Screaming and Cheering

Nine Mark DeRosas
Eight Players Playing
Seven Reliable Relievers
Six Productive Farm Teams
Five Golden Starters
Four Infielders Fielding
Three Central Titles
Two Switch Hitters
and a Padre Named Peavy

On the eleventh day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
Eleven Wins in the Postseason

Santo Screaming and Cheering
Nine Mark DeRosas
Eight Players Playing
Seven Reliable Relievers
Six Productive Farm Teams
Five Golden Starters
Four Infielders Fielding
Three Central Titles
Two Switch Hitters
and a Padre Named Peavy

On the twelfth day of Christmas
Jim Hendry gave to Lou:
Twelve More Homers from Kosuke

Eleven Wins in the Postseason
Santo Screaming and Cheering
Nine Mark DeRosas
Eight Players Playing
Seven Reliable Relievers
Six Productive Farm Teams
Five Golden Starters
Four Infielders Fielding
Three Central Titles
Two Switch Hitters
and a Padre Named Peavy