Can't the Cubs play like the Sox?

[Wilson A2000]

Today, when asked if the Sox can field a team similar to the Sox, Dusty said no. Each team is different and they don't have the same personnel. If they were a model to replicate, don't you think every team would follow it according to Dusty. In esponse, the White Sox won through pitching, defense, and timely hitting. They were a solid team. The Cubs could have a strong pitching staff, have a much improved pen, and certainly can hit. At least as good as the Sox did last year hitting wise. Dusty needs to stress fundamentals at camp and all year long.

[otis89]

I think you mean if the Cubs can field a team similar to the Sox. :wink:

[Derwood]

The Sox hit home runs, pitched well and stayed healthy. The Cubs have the pitching, don't have good luck with health, and have an outfield that my hit 50 HR combined.... :cry:

[Omar]

The Sox hit home runs, pitched well and stayed healthy. The Cubs have the pitching, don't have good luck with health, and have an outfield that my hit 50 HR combined.... :cry:

 

I agree Cubs have pitching, and they dont have good luck with health... BUT:

 

Cubs hit 194 home runs in 2005... 6 less than White Sox. and second in the NL behind Reds...

 

Sox hit (31 from Dye, 0 from Pods, 13 from Rowand) totalling 44...

 

As you see, the total home run power counts more than just what is coming from the outfield.