Fundamentals.....
by kcjones on Aug 5, 2007 11:35 PM CDT
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...and the Daytona Cubs.....
I've had the opportunity to (sauna) and watch the Daytona Cubs a couple games this past week and have a couple of observations to make about fundamentals...
- We all like to complain about the offense....I saw numerous well executed hit and runs and sacrifices by a "poor" hitting team. So...I believe that those fundamentals MIGHT be being taught well thru the Cub farm system.
- Diporak (sp?) was the DH...I seem to remember him being a "hot" prospect....why is he in A ball? He played (hit) pretty average from what I saw.
- The Cubs MUST teach the pitching staff that there is no defense behind them. I saw a kid...#30....srike out the side....but gave up a home run in the same inning....had a good (perhaps overly) competitive deameanor...cept he only went about 5.....a sa a starter...threw LOTS of pitches.....this guy is lights out above the Notre Dame kid pitching wise at this point...
I'd love to see a comparison post from someone who's seen the Peoria Chiefs.....
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I agree with your comment
IMO, I tend to think this is more a reflection of how Rothschild instructs them to go after hitters, as opposed to minor league instruction. This year is a little better, but 05 and 06, was loaded with Cub pitchers nibbling far too much.
by MPH73 on Aug 6, 2007 12:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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