Sammy Sofa

Are you serious? Were you in a coma for the other couple of weeks? It sure didn't even out his slump like it normally does. Wait, what? He slumped for almost two months. You really expected him to go on a two month hot streak? I figured he would at least return to his norm. I don't think he is a sub .800 ops player. ... This is basically his norm. He's great for 2 weeks: he stinks for 2 weeks.

Well [expletive] me. I'm out.

Are you serious? Were you in a coma for the other couple of weeks? It sure didn't even out his slump like it normally does. Wait, what? He slumped for almost two months. You really expected him to go on a two month hot streak?

Are you serious? Were you in a coma for the other couple of weeks?

So far Miles has looked infinitely better at the plate tonight than Aramis.

It takes a lot to get me pissed over a game but I am definitely in a bad mood now after that last inning.

How the hell did that thing die? It looked like an absolute rocket off the bat.

Oh my God.

God, I love this 1-2 combo. It's a shame that we'll likely never see it again if they lose tonight.

Nice job by Bradley and Soto!

Is there a reason everyone is talking like the Cubs couldn't or shouldn't pencil Marshall in to the rotation if Z goes on the DL? Yeah, he's not looking good tonight but it's a last minute start in Colorado for a curveball pitcher.

Wouldn't surprise me given that they were awful for most of May and basically all of June.

Fox in for Fontenot would make it sexier Only if you think reeeeeeeeetarded is sexy.

Agreed. Without the interceptions Vasher is below avg. He can't even tackle. I made a horrible decision to buy Vash's jersey before the 2006 season. Even if he doesn't get cut, I can't wear that to a Bears game. I guess I'll have to throw it aside with my Ayenbadejo home jersey (bought halfway through his last season with the Bears) and my Ben Gordon Bulls jersey. Please buy an Aaron Miles Cubs jersey now.

Neifi Perez? Neifi Perez was actually a very good defensive shortstop. Aaron Miles is Neifi without the glove. YOU SEE THIS GLOVE? THIS GLOVE IS MADE OF GOLD. MAKE HIM HIT IT TO ME.

But you aced martyrdom.

God [expletive] dammit. Literally everyone and anyone with the team right now would be better hitting #2.

$40 million would buy a lot of flapjacks.

Because it's a waste of time. All you have to do is look at Fox and it's plain as day that in no sane world will he be able to be a passable middle infielder. And yes, it would be horrible to have Fox as a fulltime OFer, 3rd baseman or catcher. He has been more than adequate so far at every position they have placed him at (except maybe C). He is not going to win a gold glove, but based on his play so far in the field he is definitely not horrible. He's definitely been tolerable in the very limited sample size so far. The only position he's come even remotely close to playing enough times to make a judgement call on is 3B and even that he hasn't really played for any significant amount of time. I'm not adverse at all for him to get the start when Aramis, Bardley or Soriano get their days off. I would never want to see him as anything more than the emergency catcher when it comes to being behind the plate. He was truly horrendous as a fulltime catcher before and I seriously doubt he's just "switched it on" in regards to the most important defensive position on the field besides the pitcher. That said, I would not be adverse to him playing catcher in the Fall or Winter Leagues since he at least has experience there and maybe he could shore things up even just a little bit where he could perhaps be the backup catcher if the Cubs still have him next year. That makes infinitely more sense than plunking him in as a middle infielder.

Because it's a waste of time. All you have to do is look at Fox and it's plain as day that in no sane world will he be able to be a passable middle infielder. And yes, it would be horrible to have Fox as a fulltime OFer, 3rd baseman or catcher.

NSBB has jumped the shark. This is some primo, classic Cubs.com [expletive] right here that should be dogpiled.

There hasn't been a player-manager in a long time and I think Fox would be just the guy to bring it back and when I say "play" I mean he'll be batting in 4 spots in the lineup and when I say "manage" I mean he'll be the manager and the GM it'll be great.

How is it a terrible idea to just try it out in meaningless games after the season? If it doesn't work, he'll probably just come off the bench again next year or be part of a trade package. This isn't set in stone. Because he in no way a middle infielder. So if that's the case, then we find out in the Arizona Fall League and reassess. No harm done. I just don't see the downside here in trying him in exhibition games after the regular season is over. Plenty of harm done. There's essentially zero upside because there's next to no chance of it paying off into him actually becoming a serviceable middle infielder. It's much smarter to play him at the positions then that he can at least passably or almost passably play. Let him play what he knows and focus on keeping up the offensive output.

How is it a terrible idea to just try it out in meaningless games after the season? If it doesn't work, he'll probably just come off the bench again next year or be part of a trade package. This isn't set in stone. Because he in no way a middle infielder. That ship sailed a long time ago when he was Li'l Fox. If they want to be trade bait play him where you can best minimize his defensive shortcomings. Learning an entirely new positon and having to lose a bunch of weight to do so also has a good chance of being a pretty big speedbump in him maintaining his offensive success, too. All around this is a terrible, terrible, exceptionally stupid idea and would be a complete waste of time.

I have not missed Miles. If Shark is kept over Stevens, there will be blood.