Dusty, if you start Hairston over Walker, you are an [expletive] moron. I don't care about lefty/righty crap. Walker has fared a bajillion times better against Claussen than Hairston has.
Simply pahetic. Cedeno and Mabry must have taken lessons from last year's Cubs. You don't swing at the first pitch unless it's a pitch you can mash. You shouldn't swing at the first pitch just to be swinging at the first pitch.
Especially since he'll be starting for Rusch next game. Williams is joining the rotation in the 5th spot on April 15th. We're still stuck with Rusch, who's scheduled to go again on the 16th. Please hurry back, Wood and Prior.
Yes, the Cubs have a chance to sweep the series, so what is the first thing we talk about? Why, how great the Cards middle of the order is. Of course, what have Pujols, Edmonds, and Rolen done this series? 1 home run from Edmonds.