Lining Up the Cubbies
Submitted by FearlessBear on Fri, 2007-04-27 15:29.
In a very thought provoking article in today's Sun-Times, staff reporter Gordon Wittenmeyer notes that all the money spent has not created a cohesive team form either the offensive or defensive perspective. See: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/360635,CST-SPT-gordo27.article
One question I have is whether there should not be an even bolder change in the field. Why not put Alfonso Soriano back into a second-baseman role? That could give Cliff Floyd playing time, keep Pie around, and let Murton fight it out with Jones and Derosa for right. Keep Theriot playing as long as he is hitting. Izturis and Jones could be traded, for that matter.
Just a thought. Soriano might feel relieved to be back at second and start hitting.
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Derrek Lee and batting leadoff
I think that Derrek Lee should bat leadoff. I'd like to see the Cubs at least give him a try at batting first. Yeah, I know - this isn't the usual baseball strategy, but Wrigley isn't the average ballpark either.
Here's my theory:
1. According to this page, Derrek is batting .386 right now.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=5775
2. The first few pitches of a game are the most worrisome to a pitcher, since they don't really know what their pitches will do until that point.
Somedays a pitcher will think they've got great pitches...until they move from the bullpen to the real pitchers mound. Get the guy who can make the most of a mistake pitch up to bat first.
3. Having an instant 1-0 lead at the start of the game really helps our pitcher and can change the game.
Photos of a Derrek Lee stolen base, home run vs. the Marlins
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