12-14-2009, 03:38 PM
<!--quoteo(post=71601:date=Dec 14 2009, 01:08 PM:name=Scarey)-->QUOTE (Scarey @ Dec 14 2009, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=71598:date=Dec 14 2009, 02:03 PM:name=Sandberg)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sandberg @ Dec 14 2009, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=71594:date=Dec 14 2009, 12:26 PM:name=1060Ivy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (1060Ivy @ Dec 14 2009, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=71590:date=Dec 14 2009, 10:37 AM:name=Sandberg)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sandberg @ Dec 14 2009, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Get Halladay and call it an offseason? I'm in, but only if we can extend him.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So the Cubs can once again have one of the top 5 pitching staffs in the majors and be a 500 team in 2010.
The starting pitching is going to be worse than last year but the Cubs need to improve on the offensive side before signing a $100 MM starter.
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I disagree. I think Soto and Soriano will rebound and even if only one of them does, the offense will be fine. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't mind a 2nd baseman or shortstop, but I'm much more worried about our current rotation. It's looking absolutely shit-tastic. And adding an ace to the staff makes this team a lot tougher to beat.
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ERAs last year from our current projected starters.
Zambrano: 3.77
Lilly: 3.10
Dempster: 3.65
Wells: 3.05
Gorzelanny: 5.40 (as a starter)
Granted, the 5.40 is pretty uglly from Gorzo, but that's what most MLB teams are expecting from their fifth spot. Our 1-3 are very solid and even if you aren't a believer in Wells, he should put up a sub 4.50 ERA which isn't bad for a number 4. I just think shit-tastic is going a little too far IMO.
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One large potential issue is Lilly. With the surgery, Lilly will be out till April and probably a good portion of May. Smardzjia or another AAA starter will have to carry some load for portions of next year. It worked in 2009 with Wells. Hopefully, there is another starter waiting a break out year for 2010.
It would be great to add Cy Young pitcher but I just can't see them doing it in 2010.
So the Cubs can once again have one of the top 5 pitching staffs in the majors and be a 500 team in 2010.
The starting pitching is going to be worse than last year but the Cubs need to improve on the offensive side before signing a $100 MM starter.
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I disagree. I think Soto and Soriano will rebound and even if only one of them does, the offense will be fine. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't mind a 2nd baseman or shortstop, but I'm much more worried about our current rotation. It's looking absolutely shit-tastic. And adding an ace to the staff makes this team a lot tougher to beat.
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ERAs last year from our current projected starters.
Zambrano: 3.77
Lilly: 3.10
Dempster: 3.65
Wells: 3.05
Gorzelanny: 5.40 (as a starter)
Granted, the 5.40 is pretty uglly from Gorzo, but that's what most MLB teams are expecting from their fifth spot. Our 1-3 are very solid and even if you aren't a believer in Wells, he should put up a sub 4.50 ERA which isn't bad for a number 4. I just think shit-tastic is going a little too far IMO.
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One large potential issue is Lilly. With the surgery, Lilly will be out till April and probably a good portion of May. Smardzjia or another AAA starter will have to carry some load for portions of next year. It worked in 2009 with Wells. Hopefully, there is another starter waiting a break out year for 2010.
It would be great to add Cy Young pitcher but I just can't see them doing it in 2010.