If he goes to Boston, Jimi isn't going to be able to show his face around here ever. But, since we are Cubs fans, what will happen is he'll sign with the Stros and come back to pitch nearly as good as last year.
The fact that we have 3 rookies (Does Hill count?) in the rotation is insane. The fact that so far the have outproduced 2 more veterain pitchers (Williams and Rusch) is even more incredible. I just hope Marshall can continue to produce and that Guz and Hill can do well.
Overweight and a lack of talent. He just had a good year in 2003. Last season was pretty typical. Most of our fans just have unrealistic expectations for him. I didn't expect him to do uber-good, just not super suck like he has.
who did you want them to pinch hit with? Well, number one, it would waste a pinch "hitter" (I use that term loosely with our bench, only Hairston do I think could come through), and it would burn a pitcher.
No, if he gets out, Marshall will probably be allowed to hit, if he gets on, then Marshall will be pinch hit for. I'd think if he gets on, Marshall bunts him over. And waste an out, making it two outs and needing a hit to get him in? that doesn't work.