If you missed my questions, you can find them here:
1) I do not think Kosuke will hit like he did yesterday because he always starts off hitting and then goes into a majore slump.
2) I do think Big Z will be a 15+ game winner in 2010 because he never pitches good on opening besides last year.
3) I think Byrd will be a good pick up because he is good in the clubhouse, good at defence and puts up average numbers with the bat.
4) I think Smardzija will be in the majors until Lilly returns from the DL and then gets sent down.
5) I don't know if Berg was the right decision but maybe yesterday he was nervous and it got to him. But I think Thomas Diamond could of been a better decision.
6) I do expect the Cubs to keep hitting the ball hard for the whole season. If they do that, Cubs will win the division.
7) I am not big on the Cubs pitching but anything has to be better than waht they did on Monday. If the Cubs are still in the race come the trade deadline, expect Jim Hendry to trade for a pitcher.
8) I do not expect Soriano to slump again and put up the same numbers as he did in 2007.
9) Its Lee, there is no way he has lots of errors. I expect aroung 6 or 7 errors this year.
10) YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS they will. They suck and are only there to get paid not to get the call right.
Those are my answers and I really like them and I hope I am right.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Thoughts After Game 1...
Will these happen during the 2010 season:
1) Will Kosuke keep hitting like he did yesterday?
2) Will Big Z be this bad?
3) Was Marlon Byrd a great cheap pickup?
4) Will Samardzija be up in the majors much longer?
5) Was Justin Berg the right decision out of Spring Training?
6) Will the Cubs bats keep hitting the ball like they did yesterday?
7) Will the Cubs pitching be this bad all year?
8) Will Soriano slump again this year?
9) Will Lee have a lot of errors this year?
10) Will the umps screw up on another play that goes against the Cubs in the 2010 season?
I will answer this questions tomorrow. I guess only time will tell.
1) Will Kosuke keep hitting like he did yesterday?
2) Will Big Z be this bad?
3) Was Marlon Byrd a great cheap pickup?
4) Will Samardzija be up in the majors much longer?
5) Was Justin Berg the right decision out of Spring Training?
6) Will the Cubs bats keep hitting the ball like they did yesterday?
7) Will the Cubs pitching be this bad all year?
8) Will Soriano slump again this year?
9) Will Lee have a lot of errors this year?
10) Will the umps screw up on another play that goes against the Cubs in the 2010 season?
I will answer this questions tomorrow. I guess only time will tell.
Monday, April 5, 2010
What I would do after Just 1 Game...
I know it is only 1 game but these have to happen because if they don't it will be a long season. They still can make the playoffs but will make it more sure if they make these moves.
1) Send Jeff Samardzija down or just plain out release him. His trade stock has fallen big time and since he has been a Cub, he has done nothing besides give up runs, walks, walks and more walks. He also can get hit off because he only has 1 pitch and that is a fast ball.
2) Call up top prospect SS Starlin Castro. I know he is probably not ready but I can not stand Ryan Theriot's defence. He is so bad at defence, every time a ball is hit there I never want to watch. He can not throw from short to first, he has no range and routine groundball are not for sure outs. If he does not hit, there is no need for him to play. If Castro got the call, it will improve the defence big time and make the pitchers even better.
Well in this game, the umpires did not help at all. They missed a big play in the outfield where there CF Nate Mcclouth dive for a ball and missed it but the umps call it an out and Ramirez saw the ball hit the ground and stayed at second. But with the umps call it a catch, Ramirez got doubled off. The replay clearly show the ball hitting the ground and the game would of totally have a different outcome. So should there be replays on those calls? I was against that but if this is only the 1st game of the season, I say yes then because this is going to drive me nuts if they keep missing calls like that.
At least in this game, the Cubs bats came alive and were hitting the ball with authority unlike last year where the could not buy a hit. That is why I am looking forward to this season.
I know probably those first 2 steps I would do won't happen but would be nice and should in my opinion.
1) Send Jeff Samardzija down or just plain out release him. His trade stock has fallen big time and since he has been a Cub, he has done nothing besides give up runs, walks, walks and more walks. He also can get hit off because he only has 1 pitch and that is a fast ball.
2) Call up top prospect SS Starlin Castro. I know he is probably not ready but I can not stand Ryan Theriot's defence. He is so bad at defence, every time a ball is hit there I never want to watch. He can not throw from short to first, he has no range and routine groundball are not for sure outs. If he does not hit, there is no need for him to play. If Castro got the call, it will improve the defence big time and make the pitchers even better.
Well in this game, the umpires did not help at all. They missed a big play in the outfield where there CF Nate Mcclouth dive for a ball and missed it but the umps call it an out and Ramirez saw the ball hit the ground and stayed at second. But with the umps call it a catch, Ramirez got doubled off. The replay clearly show the ball hitting the ground and the game would of totally have a different outcome. So should there be replays on those calls? I was against that but if this is only the 1st game of the season, I say yes then because this is going to drive me nuts if they keep missing calls like that.
At least in this game, the Cubs bats came alive and were hitting the ball with authority unlike last year where the could not buy a hit. That is why I am looking forward to this season.
I know probably those first 2 steps I would do won't happen but would be nice and should in my opinion.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Trade Scenario: Cubs, M's...em out good,
This is not real and just a trade that could help both teams.
Cubs get: Player To Be Named Later.
M's get: 2B Mike Fontenot.
Reason for trade for the Cubs: Every Cubs fan would like to see 20 year old SS Starlin Castro make the team along with me. If the Cubs trade Mike Fontenot, this can open up a opportunity for him to start. You move Theriot to 2nd where I think he would play way better defence and put up the same numbers as he always does on offence. Then you can insert Castro right in as the starting SS and Baker would be the primarily utility guy.
Reason for trade for M's: Fontenot would be a perfect fit for the utility role. When he was the Cubs utility guy 2 years ago, he was the best at it. He also plays pretty good defence, above average. He would help the M's out good by backing up Figgins and Lopez. Now he can be more attractable because he can play short now.
If the M's are not open to a trade for him. This can work for any team that is in need of a utility guy.
Cubs get: Player To Be Named Later.
M's get: 2B Mike Fontenot.
Reason for trade for the Cubs: Every Cubs fan would like to see 20 year old SS Starlin Castro make the team along with me. If the Cubs trade Mike Fontenot, this can open up a opportunity for him to start. You move Theriot to 2nd where I think he would play way better defence and put up the same numbers as he always does on offence. Then you can insert Castro right in as the starting SS and Baker would be the primarily utility guy.
Reason for trade for M's: Fontenot would be a perfect fit for the utility role. When he was the Cubs utility guy 2 years ago, he was the best at it. He also plays pretty good defence, above average. He would help the M's out good by backing up Figgins and Lopez. Now he can be more attractable because he can play short now.
If the M's are not open to a trade for him. This can work for any team that is in need of a utility guy.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
3 Players to Watch for in 2010...
These players will be major league players:
1) SP Carlos Zambrano: Will Big Z be immature this year or be a more calm Big Z? Coming into spring training, he said he will keep his emotions to himself. Zambrano is a big key to the Cubs success in the 2010 season after only winning 9 games in the 2009 season. Zambrano has change his pitches this year and is trying to work with a new method. So he can win more games and strike out more batters. I expect Zambrano to have a bounce back year by winning 18 games and posting a 3.66 era.
2) 3B Aramis Ramirez: Will Ramirez stay healthy during the 2010 campaign or re-injure his shoulder? Since he decided not to get surgery on his shoulder, he is more gullible to injuring it again. If he makes a dive, he has a really good chance to injure the shoulder again. But I expect him to be fine during the 2010 season. The Cubs need his big bat during the season if they want to go back to the playoffs. I say he will hit 29hr, 114 rbi and bat .306 and play 144 games.
3) LF Alfonso Soriano: Will Soriano recover from his knee surgery and produce way better in 2010? I say yes, he kind of has to. He will not bat leadoff all year and will stay in the 6th hole to drive in runs. Like last year, I think he was not hitting because of his knee injury but with his knee being fixed, I hope it will help. I say it will help and he will get back to hitting home runs. I say he will hit 33hr, 99rbi and bat .269 in 127 games.
Thoughts on the 3 key players that need to be big for the Cubs in 2010?
1) SP Carlos Zambrano: Will Big Z be immature this year or be a more calm Big Z? Coming into spring training, he said he will keep his emotions to himself. Zambrano is a big key to the Cubs success in the 2010 season after only winning 9 games in the 2009 season. Zambrano has change his pitches this year and is trying to work with a new method. So he can win more games and strike out more batters. I expect Zambrano to have a bounce back year by winning 18 games and posting a 3.66 era.
2) 3B Aramis Ramirez: Will Ramirez stay healthy during the 2010 campaign or re-injure his shoulder? Since he decided not to get surgery on his shoulder, he is more gullible to injuring it again. If he makes a dive, he has a really good chance to injure the shoulder again. But I expect him to be fine during the 2010 season. The Cubs need his big bat during the season if they want to go back to the playoffs. I say he will hit 29hr, 114 rbi and bat .306 and play 144 games.
3) LF Alfonso Soriano: Will Soriano recover from his knee surgery and produce way better in 2010? I say yes, he kind of has to. He will not bat leadoff all year and will stay in the 6th hole to drive in runs. Like last year, I think he was not hitting because of his knee injury but with his knee being fixed, I hope it will help. I say it will help and he will get back to hitting home runs. I say he will hit 33hr, 99rbi and bat .269 in 127 games.
Thoughts on the 3 key players that need to be big for the Cubs in 2010?
Friday, April 2, 2010
3 Prospects to Keep a eye on...
These are players that Cub fans should watch for in 2010. Players in the minors. I will state when or if he will get called up in the 2010 season.
1) SS Starlin Castro: Every Cubs fan would like for him to come up as soon as possible. Even be in the majors out of spring training. Castro has top of the order speed, a good throwing arm and above average defense. When he does in fact get the call to come to the majors. he will be the Cubs starting SS and leadoff man. They would then move Theriot to 2nd. A move that has to be made and probably is overdue. Prediction: He will be called up before the 2010 trade deadline and will be the Cubs starting SS.
2) 3B Josh Vitters: People say he could be the starting 3B when Ramirez leaves after next season (I do not see him opting out after this season.) Or he could be move to 1B when Lee leaves, if he does sign an extension after 2010 season. Vitters is not the best contact hitter but does have power for a middle of the order bat. He plays average defense and a little bit above average speed. I say when he does get called up, he will be there 3B and bat anywhere from 3-6 in the lineup. Prediction: I say he will get the call to come up in 2011, not his year. He could be a September call-up this year or even maybe if someone gets injured. But would have to be playing good in the minors.
3) P Andrew Cashner: People do not know what he should be, a closer or a starter but all people do know he will be in the majors with the Cubs at some point in his career. As of right now, I do not think Cashner is going to be a ace. He has some command issues, well at least in spring training he did. I think he could be a good number 2 pitcher. He has a good fastball with OK second pitches. Prediction: He will be a 2010 September call-up.
Honorable Mentions: OF Brett Jackson, P Jay Jackson, OF James Adducii, and SS Hak-Ju Lee.
Those are some names to watch for down the road.
1) SS Starlin Castro: Every Cubs fan would like for him to come up as soon as possible. Even be in the majors out of spring training. Castro has top of the order speed, a good throwing arm and above average defense. When he does in fact get the call to come to the majors. he will be the Cubs starting SS and leadoff man. They would then move Theriot to 2nd. A move that has to be made and probably is overdue. Prediction: He will be called up before the 2010 trade deadline and will be the Cubs starting SS.
2) 3B Josh Vitters: People say he could be the starting 3B when Ramirez leaves after next season (I do not see him opting out after this season.) Or he could be move to 1B when Lee leaves, if he does sign an extension after 2010 season. Vitters is not the best contact hitter but does have power for a middle of the order bat. He plays average defense and a little bit above average speed. I say when he does get called up, he will be there 3B and bat anywhere from 3-6 in the lineup. Prediction: I say he will get the call to come up in 2011, not his year. He could be a September call-up this year or even maybe if someone gets injured. But would have to be playing good in the minors.
3) P Andrew Cashner: People do not know what he should be, a closer or a starter but all people do know he will be in the majors with the Cubs at some point in his career. As of right now, I do not think Cashner is going to be a ace. He has some command issues, well at least in spring training he did. I think he could be a good number 2 pitcher. He has a good fastball with OK second pitches. Prediction: He will be a 2010 September call-up.
Honorable Mentions: OF Brett Jackson, P Jay Jackson, OF James Adducii, and SS Hak-Ju Lee.
Those are some names to watch for down the road.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Bold Predictions for the 2010 Season...
These can happen any time during the 2010 season:
1) OF Kosuke Fukudome is traded before trade deadline.
2) SS Starlin Castro will be starting SS before July.
3) 2B Mike Fontenot is traded in 2 months.
4) P Carlos Zambrano wins 20 games this season.
5) The Cubs have 5+ All-Stars.
6) The Cubs score 900+ runs.
7) The Cubs add a top OF or SP near or at the trade deadline.
8) The Cubs only get 1 starter injured in 2010.
9) Carlos Marmol saves 45+ games in 2010.
10) The Cubs will 90+ games and a divison title in 2010.
Thoughts? I know not all these and probably most will not happen but I hope these all happen.
1) OF Kosuke Fukudome is traded before trade deadline.
2) SS Starlin Castro will be starting SS before July.
3) 2B Mike Fontenot is traded in 2 months.
4) P Carlos Zambrano wins 20 games this season.
5) The Cubs have 5+ All-Stars.
6) The Cubs score 900+ runs.
7) The Cubs add a top OF or SP near or at the trade deadline.
8) The Cubs only get 1 starter injured in 2010.
9) Carlos Marmol saves 45+ games in 2010.
10) The Cubs will 90+ games and a divison title in 2010.
Thoughts? I know not all these and probably most will not happen but I hope these all happen.
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