2008 vs 2009 offensive stats after 42 games

by tharr on May 25, 2009 12:26 AM CDT

While everyone is well aware of our problems this year, a look at the numbers might indicate the depth and extent of our problems. Our R/RA last year was 245/174. This year it is 187/189, a remarkable decline of 73 runs or 1.8 RPG. Last year we were +10 games versus a .500 record in 2009.

The biggest declines in individual performance come from 3 hitters based upon OPS. Last year at this time vs the current performance.

Lee .922/.730

Soto 1.051/.578

ARam .909/Fontenot .667

When you add in the newcomers and their abysimal seasons it turns terrible.

Bradley .643

Miles .521

Freel .200

The only additions performing decently are:

Scales .861

Hoffpaiur .821

On the recent disasterous road trip our BB/K was 10/52. We were 2/27 with RISP. I suspect the upcoming homestand is critical to our chances this year. The team we've seen recently is playing without a head or a heart lately. This team lacks a spark. The only viable addition I see is going after DeRosa who might well remind this team that winning is a team function not a group of players wearing rally caps.

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Further indication...

… that acquiring Jake Peavy would be pointless. The pitching staff has allowed 15 more runs in 42 games — 0.36 more runs per game, and that’s with a mediocre-to-bad bullpen; the starters have done fairly well.

We should forget about Peavy and set about acquiring some offensive help.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on May 25, 2009 3:59 AM CDT reply actions

We get Peavy

We can shock the world and trade Zambrano.

This is my new cause this season. :)

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on May 25, 2009 7:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Good luck with that cause.

Plus, it would be an enormous mistake.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on May 25, 2009 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Why would it be an enormous mistake?

I can see if we’re getting prospects in return but if we do a big hitter for Z swap and we have Peavy it’s fine. As much as people like to think so, Peavy isn’t bad away from home, last year was an exception. Zambrano on the other hand is inconsistency to the maximum.
Here are some articles to read:

http://www.fantasypitchfx.com/?p=272
http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/2008/8/29/603653/comparing-carlos-zambrano
http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/2008/9/1/605323/carlos-zambrano-s-dead-arm
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/carlos-zambranos-lower-arm-slot-cause-for-concern/

That last one I believe is the cause of all the problems stated in the previous article as a lower arm slot tinkers with control and gives problems to movement.

I’m not saying shit can Z, he’s done. But hey if we get Peavy and decide to move Z for like Holliday, I know we don’t need an OF but just making an example, with maybe a pen arm(I’m already dreaming lol) I wouldn’t be throwing books everywhere.

Get Peavy already! I want my #44 jersey!

by Cub Style on May 26, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions

the homestand

Doggers are a good team and the Pirates aren’t as bad as their reputation. They may not have great pitchers, but 3 starters are pretty good and Ohlendorf and Karstens can be pretty good as well. Add in good defense and more hitting than you would expect.

by ol Pete on May 25, 2009 10:36 AM CDT reply actions

The Cubs will be facing...

… Maholm, Snell and Duke. Cubs have faced only 5 LHP so far this year. Maybe they can hit them better than the RHP they’ve been facing.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on May 25, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Be careful what you wish for

2009 vs RHP BA/OPS .244/.723
vs LHP .234/.707

It should come as no shock that the numbers for the past 7 days are .160/.425. We have to hope that those numbers are spikes rather than trends. It’s still a long time until ARam suits up. As an aside, what is the word on Soto. Our announcers continue to mention the hand flying off the bat because of a hand injury. Is the condition getting better or will it require off season surgery. For now, Soto is not our best choice at catcher.

If you like Selig's handling of the steroid issue, you'll love his choice for next Cub owner.

by tharr on May 25, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions