Would the fastest way to fix the Cubs be to....

[mgwiz22]

If the option is offerred Ramirez might accept. If they resign Ramirez next years Cubs would look a lot like this years Cubs, plus some low cost free agent signings. I don't think the new management team will want to make that kind of impression. The Cubs need to look long term. Given the market, and the state of the Cubs,a long term offer to Fielder or Pujols makes more sense than signing CC or CJ.

[jackmadden]

That was the Jim Hendry approach, and that simply didn't work. I think that they need to rebuild the farm system, concentrate on pitching, and be judicious about how they spend their money. Delayed gratification is probably the best to hope for in the long run...

I agree with Hornsby. A long term approach is the best solution.

However, if you're just looking for what would give the Cubs the best chance of making the post-season next year, then I think it would be signing Pujols (Fielder is probably leaving the Brewers no matter what the Cubs do). The quickest way to help the Cubs is to hurt their opponents.