The Cubs reportedly claimed Scott Podsednik off waivers, but that doesn't mean a deal is going to get done. How much would that help the Cubs? Memories of Kenny Lofton? It's interesting, if nothing else.
Posted by Roman Modrowski on August 10, 2007 09:21 PM|Permalink
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It would help the Cubs a lot, considering that Soriano is out for a month-plus. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the Sox will let go of a player who is both good and probably cheap.
Hey Roman - On my computer the Full Court Press section of the Sports page isn't updating the blog titles... it hasn't been for days. Might want to check that out.
Roman responds: Yeah, I told them the other day. Still a no go? Thanks.
my memories of Kenny go back to high school...lol, I didn't know Lofton played for the White Sox....Richie Zisk did, though
It would bring in another player who has been to the World Series....I like the sound of that
Lord knows we have more talent in our farm system than any team in Baseball....with a philtration system like that, I guess we can up one of our young guys and some cash or something to the Richie Zisks
There is such a thing as overcompensating. The Cubs should remain with the status quo. The younger players, as well as the veterans, will rise to the occasion.
There is such a thing as overcompensating. The Cubs should remain with the status quo. The younger players, as well as the veterans, will rise to the occasion.
Only WhiteSox fans want this to happen. Cub fans are tired of Brewer
throwaways. Burnitz was enough. They are suppose to get our garbage{Jose hernandez.....that fat pitcher.Ruben something), not the otherway around. When someone hands you a Miller....you throw it away and grab a Bud(don't get Old Style up here....haven't had it since the Old Style Dry nights at the Riviera way back when Naked RayGun and the Jesus and Mary chain were getting airplay on XRT) don't you??????
Who knows, maybe such a thing would actually hurt the Cubs. Look at Jason Kendall. I mean, he's a great hitter, and he's not terrible with the glove (although not great either). He's sort of like a slightly better fielding Michael Barrett.
And look at the Cubs record with Kendall and Barrett behind the plate. It's horrible. Now look at their record with Hill, who can't hit a tree with a tennis racket but is incredible at fielding his position. Hmmm... With Barrett and Kendall the Cubs are about five games below .500, while their record with Hill behind the plate is amazing. I think the Cubs have a .680 winning percentage when they start Hill.
Why is this? I think it's because the Cubs have one hot-headed pitcher, two rookies, and one guy who has shaky confidence. All of these pitchers benefit greatly from having a near gold glove caliber catcher behind the plate, for reasons that should be obvious to anyone who has a serious interest in baseball. We all remember Bull Durham, right?
When our pitchers are good our team is good, and that holds true even carrying a liability in the 8th spot of the batting order. Hill is such a good catcher that he makes the pitching staff better.
Of course, we haven't used Hill much lately... and we haven't won much lately either.
Comments
It would help the Cubs a lot, considering that Soriano is out for a month-plus. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the Sox will let go of a player who is both good and probably cheap.
Hey Roman - On my computer the Full Court Press section of the Sports page isn't updating the blog titles... it hasn't been for days. Might want to check that out.
Roman responds: Yeah, I told them the other day. Still a no go? Thanks.
Posted by: John S | August 11, 2007 01:49 AM
Say it ain't so, Romo! I love Scotty Pods.......on the South Side!
Posted by: Julie B. | August 11, 2007 08:16 AM
my memories of Kenny go back to high school...lol, I didn't know Lofton played for the White Sox....Richie Zisk did, though
It would bring in another player who has been to the World Series....I like the sound of that
Lord knows we have more talent in our farm system than any team in Baseball....with a philtration system like that, I guess we can up one of our young guys and some cash or something to the Richie Zisks
Posted by: HItman | August 11, 2007 09:43 AM
The Cubs getting Pods is like the Bulls getting another wing player...what for?
The should have made a deal for Dye before the deadline.
Posted by: George | August 11, 2007 10:25 AM
Please...NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Mike | August 11, 2007 12:01 PM
thanks ..
Posted by: i22i.net | August 11, 2007 12:47 PM
who?
Posted by: bculz | August 11, 2007 03:24 PM
There is such a thing as overcompensating. The Cubs should remain with the status quo. The younger players, as well as the veterans, will rise to the occasion.
Posted by: Y2Jcub | August 11, 2007 03:52 PM
There is such a thing as overcompensating. The Cubs should remain with the status quo. The younger players, as well as the veterans, will rise to the occasion.
Posted by: Y2Jcub | August 11, 2007 03:53 PM
Only WhiteSox fans want this to happen. Cub fans are tired of Brewer
throwaways. Burnitz was enough. They are suppose to get our garbage{Jose hernandez.....that fat pitcher.Ruben something), not the otherway around. When someone hands you a Miller....you throw it away and grab a Bud(don't get Old Style up here....haven't had it since the Old Style Dry nights at the Riviera way back when Naked RayGun and the Jesus and Mary chain were getting airplay on XRT) don't you??????
Posted by: stuckinwisconsin | August 11, 2007 11:14 PM
Pods won't be of some, but not much help. He's only useful when Soriano's gone to take some at-bats away from Felix Pie.
Anyone else think Cliff Floyd and his high OBP should be seeing more ABs?
Posted by: Noles | August 14, 2007 02:51 AM
Who knows, maybe such a thing would actually hurt the Cubs. Look at Jason Kendall. I mean, he's a great hitter, and he's not terrible with the glove (although not great either). He's sort of like a slightly better fielding Michael Barrett.
And look at the Cubs record with Kendall and Barrett behind the plate. It's horrible. Now look at their record with Hill, who can't hit a tree with a tennis racket but is incredible at fielding his position. Hmmm... With Barrett and Kendall the Cubs are about five games below .500, while their record with Hill behind the plate is amazing. I think the Cubs have a .680 winning percentage when they start Hill.
Why is this? I think it's because the Cubs have one hot-headed pitcher, two rookies, and one guy who has shaky confidence. All of these pitchers benefit greatly from having a near gold glove caliber catcher behind the plate, for reasons that should be obvious to anyone who has a serious interest in baseball. We all remember Bull Durham, right?
When our pitchers are good our team is good, and that holds true even carrying a liability in the 8th spot of the batting order. Hill is such a good catcher that he makes the pitching staff better.
Of course, we haven't used Hill much lately... and we haven't won much lately either.
Posted by: John S | August 14, 2007 11:01 PM