Sammy Sofa

Why, is it too awesome?

Getting Wood back this week' date=' getting Ward back sooner than expected, but taking longer to get Blanco back. On the whole I'll take that deal (especially since, unbeknownst to the Cubs, they have a catcher named Soto tearing up AAA).[/quote'] I get the feeling Blanco is repaying Hendry for overpaying him by taking his sweet time to return after September 1 callups are allowed. Now if Soto can just get some naked pictures of Hendry in compromising positions we'd be all set. Sadly, obtaining such evidence would likely leave him blind.

Neverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

.273/.327/.399/.726 is the average line for ALL shortstops, including backups, so those numbers are going to be down a bit from the average starting SS. Theriot is at .282/.349/.370/.719 So yes his OBP is probably a little above average for a starting SS, but his power is definitely lower. All in all, he's not a terrible option with the numbers he's put up this year. Power is very over rated, especially for a number 2 hitter. Power is pretty much never overrated. Agreed. MurtonFan seems to have the very Dusty-esque opinion that a #2 hitter HAS to be a speedy guy above anything else. MurtonFan, let's make up a crazy hypothetical situation where the Cubs got Pujols and ARod and still have Ramirez, Soriano and Lee. Pujols, Rammy and ARod would somehow fill the the 3-5 slots in the lineup. Sori is batting leadoff...would you rather bat Lee or Theriot at #2? irrelevant, Theriot is doing is job as a shortstop, he is fine, and above average. My argument deals with whether Theriot needs to be replaced at short, not whether Lee needs to bat second. You're the one that said that power is overrated in the #2 spot as an argument that seemingly Theriot is the best and only choice for the Cubs in that spot. But you're proposing someting that won't happen. Yes, that's what we call a "hypothetical question," which is what I said I was asking you. So to clarify, are you saying that no matter who is on the Cubs, Theriot should be the #2 batter? As far as who IS on the Cubs. Theriot is the best option and there is no real upgrade previously available on the market. Also, Mods can you split this thread? Another hypothetical question...let's say Cuban buys the team and ARod opts out and miracle of miracles, the Cubs sign him. He's older and bigger than when he last played it, but would you want Theriot playing SS over him? I'm just trying to see how far you're willing to go with this.

.273/.327/.399/.726 is the average line for ALL shortstops, including backups, so those numbers are going to be down a bit from the average starting SS. Theriot is at .282/.349/.370/.719 So yes his OBP is probably a little above average for a starting SS, but his power is definitely lower. All in all, he's not a terrible option with the numbers he's put up this year. Power is very over rated, especially for a number 2 hitter. Power is pretty much never overrated. Agreed. MurtonFan seems to have the very Dusty-esque opinion that a #2 hitter HAS to be a speedy guy above anything else. MurtonFan, let's make up a crazy hypothetical situation where the Cubs got Pujols and ARod and still have Ramirez, Soriano and Lee. Pujols, Rammy and ARod would somehow fill the the 3-5 slots in the lineup. Sori is batting leadoff...would you rather bat Lee or Theriot at #2? irrelevant, Theriot is doing is job as a shortstop, he is fine, and above average. My argument deals with whether Theriot needs to be replaced at short, not whether Lee needs to bat second. You're the one that said that power is overrated in the #2 spot as an argument that seemingly Theriot is the best and only choice for the Cubs in that spot. But you're proposing someting that won't happen. Yes, that's what we call a "hypothetical question," which is what I said I was asking you. So to clarify, are you saying that no matter who is on the Cubs, Theriot should be the #2 batter?

.273/.327/.399/.726 is the average line for ALL shortstops, including backups, so those numbers are going to be down a bit from the average starting SS. Theriot is at .282/.349/.370/.719 So yes his OBP is probably a little above average for a starting SS, but his power is definitely lower. All in all, he's not a terrible option with the numbers he's put up this year. Power is very over rated, especially for a number 2 hitter. Power is pretty much never overrated. Agreed. MurtonFan seems to have the very Dusty-esque opinion that a #2 hitter HAS to be a speedy guy above anything else. MurtonFan, let's make up a crazy hypothetical situation where the Cubs got Pujols and ARod and still have Ramirez, Soriano and Lee. Pujols, Rammy and ARod would somehow fill the the 3-5 slots in the lineup. Sori is batting leadoff...would you rather bat Lee or Theriot at #2? irrelevant, Theriot is doing is job as a shortstop, he is fine, and above average. My argument deals with whether Theriot needs to be replaced at short, not whether Lee needs to bat second. You're the one that said that power is overrated in the #2 spot as an argument that seemingly Theriot is the best and only choice for the Cubs in that spot. I'm trying to show how you're overvaluing Theriot. There's a difference between trying to argue he's a decent player and presenting him as you are...as if he should be the Cubs' answer at SS for years to come.

It's a 4 game series.

*WHEW* This game did a number on my gut tonight.

Yeah, right.

SIT DOWN, MAN MOUNTAIN.

"That kid looks like he's been at all 10,000 losses!" Bob is the man.

I think Marmol will have Dempster's job before long. I'd much rather have Marmol available for spots like this. Relegating him to closer almost seems like a waste. I agree, but he will be the closer one day. You can bank on it. Oh, I don't doubt it...I just don't see the need to usher Dempster out unless he has another run like he did last year.

Well, assuming there is some causation, you'd better learn how to #2 on demand!!! Send me a free case of Old Style.

I think Marmol will have Dempster's job before long. I'd much rather have Marmol available for spots like this. Relegating him to closer almost seems like a waste.

This is completely crass, but I was getting so furious the first few innings that my stomach got really unsettled and during the 5th I had to go...uh...open the bomb bay doors. After that was done, the Cubs suddenly got their act together. I don't know if my digestive system can hold up with the rest of the season.

Oh, WOW. That was a filthy slider.

HOLY SH<< crow never tasted so delicious What's funny is I was just writing I agree Kendall sucks! I had to back space rather quickly... Nah, he still sucks. Like Jacque, the sun has to shine on a dog's ass at least once in a while. I prefer the Blind Squirrel -> Nut euphemism. I was afraid I'd mess it up a la Tommy Boy.

Gun to your head, Blanco or Kendall...who do you choose?

Thanks for the Wood updates, Keener. They're much appreciated.

HOLY SH<< crow never tasted so delicious What's funny is I was just writing I agree Kendall sucks! I had to back space rather quickly... Nah, he still sucks. Like Jacque, the sun has to shine on a dog's ass at least once in a while.

I see the "Injury Delay" on GameDay . . . who got hurt? The pitcher's pride giving up that hit to Kendall.

Heh...nice.

Hurm. Kendall momentarily delays his inevitable public stoning under all those leftover Barrett bobbleheads.

Barry Williams is a monster dork.

No, he hasn't. He had a tiny stretch of almost two weeks where his usual grounders were finding some holes and he took a few more walks. He still looks like the same crappy hitter that has stunk it up with little to no power for the other 2 and 3 quarters months of the season.