With the exception of today with the great pitching we’ve had there’s no reason why this couldn’t have been an 11 game winning streak.

Dan Uggla might be an option if DeRosa isn’t. He probably isn’t as versatile as DeRo, but has more power and could add some young star power.

Also, I think adding a starter such as Peavy could strengthen the bullpen. Harden might hold up better as an 8th or 9th inning guy, so if we added a starter it might end up making the bullpen better.

that if Lou doesn’t snap out of it, I expect him to be gone by the All Star Break.

1) This is a half no-brainer. Patton should be gone, but I have major concerns with Fox. Defense does matter. Lee is one of the few hitters hot right now and Jake’s only position is 1B. Stick him at 3B and you’ll see three bunt hit attempts a game.

I just have to believe the Cubs are praying he hits the cover off the ball during the DH series’ and they can trade him. He really is no use to the organization, long-term.

You could bring him up in the Darryle Ward role, but how hot is he going to remain, getting one AB a game?

2) Another no-brainer. Cotts should be gone.

3) I think we’re fixated on DeRosa — and I have real concerns about what it would take to get him. If merit holds, then it should be Scales’ job. We could do worse than Scales at 3B and Miles/Fontenot at 2B.

I will say the DeRosa would be excellent Bradley insurance.

4) Gregg is fine with me. Just so everyone knows, he’s going to get rocked his next time up. Hope to God the Cubs get up on the Pirates 10-0 or something, so Gregg can come in and make it 10-4 and get it out of his system.

5) I’m a MAJOR proponent of this move. Soto has to be shaken up a bit.

1. Absolutely
2. Cotts should not be used as a LOOGY, as he’s not actually better against LH batters. Being used in that role would be a mistake. I’m not sold on Waddell though. Cotts is just your typical middle reliever.
3. DeRosa would be an unequivocal upgrade over what we have now in Freel/Miles/Scales. I don’t know if DeRosa is available, and I agree that he may be too expensive. I’m not sold that Scales will keep his hitting up. He’s tailed off dramatically since his hot start. I’d say this is more of an “if he’s available at the right price, I’d go get DeRosa.”
4. Gregg is definitely not great, but the closer role is overrated anyway. I think Marmol is more valuable in the middle innings bailing the team out of jams. I’d prefer a better pitcher than Gregg at closer, but I’d rather have Gregg in the less important role of closer than in the fireman’s role.
5. I don’t think Hill’s bat will play out over more playing time, and Soto has hit better in May (still no power though). I’d stick with him as the regular catcher, but give Hill a bit more time to keep Soto rested.

That Kouzamanoff, the Padres 3B, is available.

all good suggestions by the poster.derosa??we got rid of him so we could sign bradley.what a disaster.there is no money in the till to get him back.could we convince d.lee to go to san fran for matt cain.we need a 5th starter.marshall will never be a big winner.even when he pitches good this team will not get him runs. he is more usefull in the pen.this is a decent team but will not be able to weather all these injuries to key players.