Guzman called up

[A New Era]

First of all, I never provided a preferred rotation order. I merely stated the names I thought had the best chance to be retained as well as those I'd like to see return.

 

I said we had different opinions because I didn't feel like explaining myself... Plus, when you say "don't count on them plain and simple" you don't sound like you're open to hearing opposing views and you aren't taking into account that they may both be healthy and pitch well this year.

 

When they're healthy they are good to great pitchers. In Wood's case, I have already stated that he is my favorite Cubs player so I hope for nothing but good things for and from him. Additionally, I am hoping that the surgery has repaired his shoulder so that he can pitch consistently like he did between 2001-03. Prior is under contract with the Cubs through 2008 so again, I hope that he will provide good things this year and in the future. Projecting him as a 5th starter isn't very logical from my standpoint but I do think that Hendry will work hard to fill the other spots in the rotation, and perhaps an extra starter, so that the team isn't caught off guard should an injury occur.

 

I agree with you mostly, sorry to go off on you like that. But I wouldn't count on Prior as a #2. This is a $100mil ballteam and we've got a couple of over producing rookies making near league minimum filling 2 of our line-up spots. We can afford a #2 in the off season. I just don't want JH going into next year relying on Wood and Prior as #2 and #3. I do not mind if they are both here if they have great years, and I want them to beleive me! I just think it's in everyone's best interest if JH atleast go out and get a good #2 guy in this next off season. I can honestly see 1 or even 2 of our young guys turning into reliable bottom of the order type SP next year. I just want to see a great reliable #2 guy to go with Zambrano (and possibly even Maddux as a #3). .

[Jehrico]

Since the bullpen got some rest the last couple of days and Guzman wasn't needed in long relief, I'd expect him to start Wednesday. I think that was probably the question, whether he was needed in long relief before then. Fortunately Maddux and Zambrano were able to go deep in the games.

 

Excellent. Let's see what he can do.

The only other rookie I've been as excited about seeing his major league debut is Prior. I'm taking Wednesday off from work to catch the game!