YearofDaCubs

Let's hope today's game isn't a sign of things to come, because if it is he needs to be gone.

It's either Fontenot or Izturis in the lineup and if I had to choose it's best we leave izturis on the bench. DeRosa is a must to start and so is Theriot at this point in time. Against a lefty I don't see Ward and the oftinjured Floyd start in RF.

Agreed. I'd rather see the SP or Offense upgraded, especially considering what the price would be for Gagne. Who are you booting from the current rotation to facilitate an SP upgrade? I'm sure launching Marquis would be everyone's choice, but is that really realistic given his contract and his 4.03 ERA? I guess ideally you'd work a deal where Marquis goes along with prospects for an upgrade, but short of that, I think Hendry's hands are kinda tied on the SP sitch. Are you totally sold on Marshall as a starter?

I think that's exactly what its going to be. Soriano career batting 5th: 579 AB .268avg .314 obp .516 slg

Pagan in CF, Derosa in RF. Fontenot at 2nd/Theriot SS. Seems like Lou has no place for Izturis per Bruce Levine interview on Silvy/Waddle this am on ESPN1000. I think it's pretty obvious at this point Izturis will be a goner soon. Thankfully.

Greinke's last month: 15.1ip 1sv 16k 2.35 era and .78 whip

If the price is right say yes to Grienke.

Agreed. I'd rather see the SP or Offense upgraded, especially considering what the price would be for Gagne.

Those numbers are ridiculous.

Hell no for Reggie.

That's good to hear about Murton. I would love to see the guy play full time for us.

I understand you are frustrated that they added Kendall - I did want him either and would have preferred to give Soto a shot. I agree that we need another bat, hopefully in RF or at SS. However, I think that your statement implies that they have been lucky rather than good. I think this is unfair and untrue. You don't win as many games as they have since June 1 without playing good baseball. Everyone knows there is a bit of chance involved in all sports, but usually you have to do something well in addition to getting breaks. The Cubs have done plenty of that, IMO. Also, this notion that giving up a minor league middle reliever for a guy one year removed from a solid major league season (at least in terms of OBP) and who will cost only $900k is just disengenious. I have seen many folks - you included, IIRC - rail against Hendry for overvaluing middle relievers and not treating them like the fungible commodities they are. Assuming that is true - and I think it is - its a bit hypocritical for you to now blast him for giving up a AA reliever with one-half of a good season to his credit for Kendall. Now, if you look at it in the larger context - trading Barrett for Kendall - I agree it appears to be a loss. That said, Barrett may have worn out his welcome with the Cubs and the players - we will never know. What we do know is that we have not had many problems without him. I'd also note that Kendall is a rental, and Soto may therefore get his shot next season, or could be used to get something we really need - someone who can play RF or SS and hit. Where is the hell did you get what you posted from my post? I'm not at all frustrated that the Cubs got Kendall for a minor league middle reliever and Bowen. I don't know where you would get that idea from my post. I don't think this trade was bad by any stretch. Since the middle of June the Cubs have gotten good to great pitching from their bullpen, almost no offense outside of Aramis and Soriano, have caught lightning in a bottle from Fontenot and Theriot, and have been fortunate to play teams that stink more than they do. I don't think that is somthing to get overly excited about. In my opinon, they are a slightly better team today than they were yesterday at this time. I hope this is the first move and not the last. Bruce Miles mentioned in his last article on dailyherald.com that Hendry was hinting on another move to be made soon. I believe this. One thing I'll give Hendry is he will usually make a move to improve the team. I can see him upgrading either SS or the OF soon.

So we DFA Bowen and then add another catcher. What happens now? Soto gets demoted to AAA? Now that this trade settled in a bit I'm whatever about it. It sucked that we gave up Blevins but at this point we're in full win now mode and trying to catch Milwaukee. This is only good if Kendall can give us at least .350 obp. The guy hasn't been that great the past month. 6R 1HR 3RBI .247AVG and 2 walks.

So much for finding out what Soto had. Instead we are going to rely on an over the hill catcher. Hendry is so bad, it's not even funny.

I'm so pissed right now, this it total crap!

Hendry's an idiot! We give up a decent prospect for Jason Kendall? The guys numbers are similar to Bowen?!?! What a moron.

And we need Izturis for? ha ha

At least one of them is gone now. Bowen and Hill both have been terrible for us, so no biggie picking Hill over Bowen.

So much for that. No reason to have 3 catchers up, absolutely no reason for that.

So do you guys think he's figured it out and could be a possible call up or is his recent success a mirage?

What will the corresponding move be?

According to Tribune Wood was throwing 92-93.

I give credit to Hendry for signing Lilly and DeRosa. We all knew that if DeRosa could hit how he did last year he would be a good signing and that's exactly what has been happening. I really liked the Lilly signing. He's not going to be an ace but he's pretty consistent and considering how crazy the market is and has been we got Lilly to a fair deal. I also liked the Ward signing because he's a very good bench player from the left side. Soriano is good at the moment but what is he going to bring to the table in a couple of years? It's nice that Soriano is producing for us now but boy is this contract going to look really bad in a couple of years. I didn't like the Floyd signing from the get-go. I knew it would take away AB's from Murton and as we obviously know he's injury prone. He isn't hitting that much for power and his overall numbers are pretty good but he is what he is. We still have holes and there's some work that needs to be done still. I think if we're contending and we need to make a move Hendry will make it.

Great win!!

Marmol is nasty.