I'm gonna go with one post before you rip on him. I don't think its "ripping" at all. Look at the numbers they haven't been very good. I loved what he did for the Cubs, but that was obviously a bit of a fluke year. He was good with the Red Sox for a couple years
This time at a bargain basement price, with other BP options available. Not a big deal. Great Point. What's the big deal? If Wood pitches and he's good it's a plus. If he doesn't (which has been the case this spring) then he won't be any good on the roster anyways. Give it to Cherry, he has been much better and deserving anyways.
Why should he have to apologize for running to first base. If anyone should have had to apologize it should have been Eyre for that garbage throw. Furcal was just running to the base.
Last year we didn't have Soriano and D-Lee(our best all-around hitter) was out almost all year. We had a rotation with guys like Les Walrond, Glendon Rusch and Ryan O'Malley starting games. We had Guzman in there for almost ten starts and he didn't get a single win. Barrett was out the last month or so as well. Not to mention we had Dustbrain as our manager. This year every aspect of our team is greatly improved. Starting pitching, Lineup, Defense (Yes I believe our defense is not that bad), and our bench. Our bullpen was solid last year and still is.
Lou so far A- Gerald Perry A+ -I have only wathced a few games this year when they were on, but the Cubs look much more patient than they have in previous years. Working the count more seems like it is part of the plan and I am glad to see they are willing to wait for the pitch they are looking for. Keep it up Gerald.
Group A: Ortiz Group B: A. Jones, A. Ramirez Group C: P. Fielder, D. Lee, G. Sheffield Group D: M. Piazza, C. Crawford, N. Markakis, J. Rollins, C. Duncan WC: Alex Gordon -> Carlos Pena
Just got back from errands. If Xavier was smart they would have fouled on the last play of the 4th qtr. That would have forced Ohio St. to the line and they would have had to get a board and put-back on the second free throw miss.