My concerns
Let me start by saying that I applaud the Cubs for the off season moves that they have made. It shows, albeit a misguided way, that they are trying to do something that has not been done in nearly a century. And that is win the series. I want to break down what has become my biggest conern with this team, defense. As we all are aware defense helps the pitching. So I would like to offer my thoughts on each position player. I will use SOM ratings for each position. One being the best, five being the worst.
Soriano CF - 4
Murton LF -4
Lee 1B-1
Ramirez 3B-4
Jones RF-3
Barrett C-3
Derosa 2B-3
Izturis SS-2
Not exactly the defense of champions. I truly hope that with in a short period of (2 months) they make a move to shore up this defense. Because I truly believe this will be our down fall this year. Defense affects so much with regards to our pitching. Thoughts?
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I am with you and feel in my bones changes
Murton then has no place to play but platoon with Jones...forget Floyd he will get AB's at 1B.
So who to get in RF for jones and Murton do not make it.
Then 2B, Theriot both in the order and on the field is better than DeRosa.
by Ivy Walls on Mar 31, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good pitching
Floyd will not play 1B unless D-Lee is injured.
Lou will go with Soriano in CF until it is apparent he can't play the position. Too early to tell yet. Arizona is not a good litmus test for that. Murton is too valuable to let go at this price and his defense has improved. He's the perfect #2 hitter. Jones is good in RF as long as DeRosa and/or Theriot is out there against LHP. If Pie tears up AAA we might just see him at midseason, but Soriano would move to RF, not LF, unless Murton absolutely stinks it up.
My main concern is the pitching. Z and Hill are K pitchers, but I'm worried about the others. Luckily we have Guzman and Marshall waiting if they stumble. This is a .500 team when healthy. 84-88 wins if the pitching exceeds expectations, even without wood and prior. If Dempster is in 2005 form, we might just get lucky.
by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 31, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree with the 4 for Aramis
by Galvan316 on Mar 31, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 31, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry it is wishful thinking
On the positive side, Ramirez's fielding percentage was one of the best. I'd say that's more due to the fact that he only makes the easy throws due to his poor range.
by rlpete on Apr 1, 2007 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
David Pinto's PMR...
He's not Scott Rolen, but that also means that he's not older than Cap Ansen.
by cwyers on Apr 1, 2007 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I'm reading this wrong
by rlpete on Apr 1, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're...
Does that mean that things won't change? Nope. Does that mean our defense is top-notch? Nope. But I think it will shake out better than the worst-case scenario. It could well be a rocky start, though.
by cwyers on Mar 31, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Might be so
by wild bill on Apr 1, 2007 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defense...
Their infield defense is above average and while the outfield defense is atrocious, it's less of a factor than the infield defense.
We don't need any more all defense no-hit guys on this team like we have with Izturis now and numerous guys under Baker.
If you're worried about the defense...add some more offense.
by Maddog on Mar 31, 2007 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitching and defense....
by deadcatbounce on Apr 1, 2007 7:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Precisely
by wild bill on Apr 1, 2007 7:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Precisely
By the way, if I didn't say it at the time, I liked your "gut-feelings" stuff.
by deadcatbounce on Apr 1, 2007 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of
by wild bill on Apr 1, 2007 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pagan will be back
Also good PR which they need.
Am taking wait/see on Soriano defense and CF. They'd obviously have to move Murton, or Jones, if Fonzie has to move, and that'd be a pretty big trade....Was a little surprised Soriano didn't play any corner OF during ST.
It is scary going into season with unproven-defense in CF, can't think of too many champ. teams w/o a proven guy out there, can you?
by writerinwrigley on Apr 1, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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