I'm actually kinda happy Soriano hurt himself a little. He can take a little break, bust himself out of the slump, and maybe we can try JJ in CF a little. Plus you are pretty much forced to play Murton now.
I never understood not challenging a hitter (especially the lead off hitter) who doesn't have much power. Whats the worst thing that can happen? They single really hard? Throw some strikes, man.
I wont be able to watch the Cubs on TV for the next 4 weeks or so, so maybe the whole bad luck with the season is my fault, and it'll all turn around for the next month. Either way, I'll be in this thread trying to stay posted, GO CUBS!
You recognize that keeping the ball on the ground is a skill, and yet at the same time say that Marquis shouldn't be given credit for his .229 or whatever BABIP? If he can keep the ball on the ground, it usually WONT go for hits.
If he gets on at a .500 clip I could care less. Yeah, it seriously looks like he'll be able to hit like he did in 2005 but without at much power. :? Still hugely valuable.
I'm never going to get over the little fit he threw in "Moneyball" when one of the video guys asked him if he could take a pitch instead of swinging away. Mabry said the Joe Morgan-esque: " Have you ever faced a Major League Pitcher? No? Then shut up"