This Cherry tree is a blow down from 2 or 3 years ago in May, I'm thinking if I release it from the root ball, there is enough weight on the other end of the tree that it might bring the root ball end up. I think I'll bring the come along,cable and rope back so I can pull it off the Maple.
I plan on doing it in the spring of 2016, this is another Cherry just up the ridge from the one in my O.P.
I'd put in a tongue and groove cut down at the stump and walk away with yur chin intact. Let the wind and Mother Nature work the T&G apart.
One of the pros that cleaned my property had a cedar stand up on him. Told my neighbor to move you're in a bad spot. Sure enough... Good idea erring on the side of caution. I should listen to my own advice .