Starting Rotation, Probable Starters

[Blueheart05]

 

Remember, if Miller comes back healthy in June they will want to put him in the rotation. At that time, Marshall's stay may be in jeopardy unless Rusch is traded and he's moved to the pen.

 

If marshall continues this level of pitching and Prior isn't back yet, and his stay is in jeopardy, I'm gonna heckle the HELL out of Hendry the next time I see him.

 

I understand if the rotation becomes

 

Z

Maddux

Wood

Prior

Miller

 

and Marshall is sent down to AAA. I completely understand that. But ther eis no way Rusch should be on this team and Marshall shouldn't. I will go ballastic.

 

I think Prior will be back ahead of Miller. I was talking about Marshall's spot being in jeopardy after Wood, Prior, and Miller return...

 

if the rotation is:

 

Z

Maddux

Wood

Prior

Miller

 

On second thought, I really have no problem with them sending Marshall to AAA and keeping him on the same number of days rest so that he can be ready to fill in if something happens to one of the starters. They don't want to stretch his arm only to stick him in the 'pen. If he continues to pitch well he may be a permanent starter next season.

 

I think if he continues to pitch the way he did last night there is no way they will move him out of the rotation. What about putting Miller into the bullpen?

 

I don't see Miller going to the bullpen. He will be a starter because he's a veteran and he has prior success. Plus, the Cubs want to see his stuff so that they can determine if they want to negotiate an extension. 2007 figures to have some vacancies in the rotation.

 

I just remember Vance, at least I think it was Vance talking about converting Miller to a "closer" because his mechanics may not bother him as much in short stints.

 

That's not going to happen for the Cubs because the back end of the bullpen is set. Miller will start if he is healthy.

[back2backjax]

So if Rusch does Horribly and Gooz and Marshall Rock the world, what will Happen when Woody comes back?

 

:? = my anticipated answer.

 

easiest question yet...DFA for rusch.

[goonys evil twin]

So if Rusch does Horribly and Gooz and Marshall Rock the world, what will Happen when Woody comes back?

 

:? = my anticipated answer.

 

easiest question yet...DFA for rusch.

 

 

Unfortunately, the Cubs have a tough enough time dropping vets they don't owe money to, let alone guys they still owe nearly $6m.

[badgercub]

So if Rusch does Horribly and Gooz and Marshall Rock the world, what will Happen when Woody comes back?

 

:? = my anticipated answer.

 

easiest question yet...DFA for rusch.

 

I believe Rusch has made the comment that he would accept (as if he had a choice) moving to the bullpen if it was in the best interest of the team. One thing you have to say about Rusch is that he stays pretty positive and really seems he is willing to do whatever is asked of him. Not saying he is good, just a team player.