Brad Penny, Jeff Weaver and Jared Washburn

[NorthsideAvenger]

Anyone want Matt Morris??

 

Not me. But I wouldn't mind having Kevin Millwood.

 

I'd take Millwood. He still has the ability to dominate on any given day. He will likely fly under the radar this offseason, then again....with nothing else available, he could get big money.

 

Just looked up his numbers and didn't realize he has been so good this year. His lack of success in 03 and 04 may keep him from getting a big deal though. Not a bad option.

 

If the Cubs are committed to keeping Wood in the pen (IMO, closer) then getting another starter has to be one of the first things they do. Not top priority, but like the 3rd or 4th thing they have to do.

 

I would look at guys like Kevin Millwood, etc thru FA, and maybe, JUST maybe see if Kip Wells could be had. I really like Well's stuff, and I think he would be a great fit as a #3 starter for the Cubs. Don't know if the Pirates would be WILLING to trade another youngster to the Cubs, but it can't hurt to ask.

[neely crenshaw]

washburn must have really good mirrors if he has a 3.15 era. and how does offense help your era?

[rawaction]

washburn must have really good mirrors if he has a 3.15 era. and how does offense help your era?

 

I didn't mean that the offense has helped his ERA, just that the offense has given him wins (moreso in the past than this year), and his ERA is based a lot on luck.

 

.284 Batting average against

1.38 WHIP

Less than 5 Ks/9

 

This is the worst season of his career statistically, but the best in ERA. BAA, WHIP, K/9 and walks are at a career worst for him. He's not good.

[CubfaninCA]

washburn must have really good mirrors if he has a 3.15 era. and how does offense help your era?

 

I didn't mean that the offense has helped his ERA, just that the offense has given him wins (moreso in the past than this year), and his ERA is based a lot on luck.

 

.284 Batting average against

1.38 WHIP

Less than 5 Ks/9

 

This is the worst season of his career statistically, but the best in ERA. BAA, WHIP, K/9 and walks are at a career worst for him. He's not good.

 

Isn't the ERA based on real good defense?? Vlad, Finley, Cabrera, Molina and Erstad are are well above average defensively correct?? The Cubs can't hold a candle to the Angels defensively.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

washburn must have really good mirrors if he has a 3.15 era. and how does offense help your era?

 

I didn't mean that the offense has helped his ERA, just that the offense has given him wins (moreso in the past than this year), and his ERA is based a lot on luck.

 

.284 Batting average against

1.38 WHIP

Less than 5 Ks/9

 

This is the worst season of his career statistically, but the best in ERA. BAA, WHIP, K/9 and walks are at a career worst for him. He's not good.

 

Isn't the ERA based on real good defense?? Vlad, Finley, Cabrera, Molina and Erstad are are well above average defensively correct?? The Cubs can't hold a candle to the Angels defensively.

 

Washburn's fielding independent ERA is 4.44 this year. Link

[CubfaninCA]

washburn must have really good mirrors if he has a 3.15 era. and how does offense help your era?

 

I didn't mean that the offense has helped his ERA, just that the offense has given him wins (moreso in the past than this year), and his ERA is based a lot on luck.

 

.284 Batting average against

1.38 WHIP

Less than 5 Ks/9

 

This is the worst season of his career statistically, but the best in ERA. BAA, WHIP, K/9 and walks are at a career worst for him. He's not good.

 

Isn't the ERA based on real good defense?? Vlad, Finley, Cabrera, Molina and Erstad are are well above average defensively correct?? The Cubs can't hold a candle to the Angels defensively.

 

Washburn's fielding independent ERA is 4.44 this year. Link

 

What does that mean?? :) That the Angel d saves Washburn over a run per game?? I'd believe it. They can really field. I bet Cardinal pitchers really benefit from good fielding too.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Cardinal pitchers with at least 20 IP:

 

Player	   ERA	   FI-ERA
Carpenter	2.26	2.7
Izzy	   1.77	   3.24
Reyes	   2.54	   3.07
Tavarez	   2.61    3.88
Eldred	   1.31	   3.97
Mulder	   4.1	   4.5
Morris	   3.65	   3.51
Thompson	3.05	   4.61
King	   3.26       4.79
Flores	   3.66	   3.61
Suppan	   4.12	   4.92
Marquis	    4.24    5.07

 

Cubs pitchers with at least 20 IP:

 

Player	ERA	FI-ERA
Zambrano     3.54	3.3
Prior	3.65	4.03
Ohman	2.73	4.9
Rusch	3.98	3.9
Novoa	3.6	3.81
Dempster 4.06	3.85
Wood	4.42	4.85
Welly	4.74	5.36
Maddux	4.54	4.16
Remmy	4.91	4.47
Williams  4.74	5.66
Wuertz	4.62	3.84
Mitre	5.66	5.38
Hill	8.57	4.9

 

Sorry about the legibility.