02-17-2009, 01:08 PM
<!--quoteo(post=18306:date=Feb 17 2009, 10:05 AM:name=Scarey)-->QUOTE (Scarey @ Feb 17 2009, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=18278:date=Feb 17 2009, 10:49 AM:name=Fella)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Fella @ Feb 17 2009, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=18275:date=Feb 17 2009, 08:26 AM:name=Scarey)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scarey @ Feb 17 2009, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=18222:date=Feb 17 2009, 12:30 AM:name=KBwsb)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KBwsb @ Feb 17 2009, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Heck, those are excellent numbers, no doubt. But do you see him pitching even one <i>inning</i> for the Cubs <b>this year</b>?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes. I wouldn't exactly bet on it, but I think he has a fairly good shot to crack the rotation.
12 pitchers is what we've all heard, correct? Let's assume Marshall wins the rotation spot and Samardzija and Heilman got to the pen.
Marmol
Gregg
Heilman
Samardzija
Gaudin
Vizcaino
That leaves one more spot for one of Ascanio, Hart, Stevens, and Guzman. I've also heard talk of Samardzija going to AAA to keep his starting endurance up so he can be moved into the rotation if there's a need. That would leave 2 bullpen spots open for those 4 guys.
Given Steven's past success and accolades, I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the 25 man roster.
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You forgot Cotts, none of those 4 guys are gonna make the team unless someone gets hurt or really really sucks in spring.
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Meh, I purposely left Cotts off. I know we technically need a lefty in the bullpen, but he's actually slightly worse against lefties than he is against righties. I just don't see a need for the bum. You're probably right though and Lou and Hendry will want to keep him on the roster as a "lefty specialist".
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Yeah, whether he deserves to be on the roster or not is a different matter, but he is going to be on it, unless he gets hurt or something crazy happens.
Yes. I wouldn't exactly bet on it, but I think he has a fairly good shot to crack the rotation.
12 pitchers is what we've all heard, correct? Let's assume Marshall wins the rotation spot and Samardzija and Heilman got to the pen.
Marmol
Gregg
Heilman
Samardzija
Gaudin
Vizcaino
That leaves one more spot for one of Ascanio, Hart, Stevens, and Guzman. I've also heard talk of Samardzija going to AAA to keep his starting endurance up so he can be moved into the rotation if there's a need. That would leave 2 bullpen spots open for those 4 guys.
Given Steven's past success and accolades, I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the 25 man roster.
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You forgot Cotts, none of those 4 guys are gonna make the team unless someone gets hurt or really really sucks in spring.
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Meh, I purposely left Cotts off. I know we technically need a lefty in the bullpen, but he's actually slightly worse against lefties than he is against righties. I just don't see a need for the bum. You're probably right though and Lou and Hendry will want to keep him on the roster as a "lefty specialist".
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Yeah, whether he deserves to be on the roster or not is a different matter, but he is going to be on it, unless he gets hurt or something crazy happens.