Chicago Cubs 2008

[The Benjamin]

My perfect post season.

I want to play the Marlins and D-Backs (beating them of course)

WS-sweeping the White Sox by a combined score of 30-0

[mjm]

That makes 2 of us Ben.

[Sunbiz1]

I missed most of the game this evening, did Soriano pull his hammy again?

Originally Posted by The Benjamin

My perfect post season.

I want to play the Marlins and D-Backs (beating them of course)

WS-sweeping the White Sox by a combined score of 30-0

[The Benjamin]

dont think so, but he had been hobbling most of the game

[Sunbiz1]

No info is available on him yet...did Edmonds do anything positive tonight?

Originally Posted by The Benjamin

dont think so, but he had been hobbling most of the game

[The Benjamin]

he didnt start. there was a lefty on the mound. He will only start vs. left handy pitchers

[Sunbiz1]

We should have kept him here:

Edmonds must bide his time

By Phil Rogers | Tribune reporter
May 24, 2008


PITTSBURGH—Just how short is the leash on Jim Edmonds?

Manager Lou Piniella reiterated Friday he needs "to get Edmonds as many at-bats as possible to see if we can get his bat going," but also conceded Kosuke Fukudome could move from right field to center if the Cubs find another left-handed-hitting option in right.

"We are aware Fukudome can play center field, and play it well," Piniella said. "We are aware of that. Let's hope the situation stays the same, we win some ballgames and we don't have to tinker with anything."

Edmonds, who is 2-for-15 since joining the Cubs and hitting .171 overall, wasn't in the lineup against Pittsburgh left-hander Zach Duke. Nor was Fukudome, as Piniella started Reed Johnson in center and Mark DeRosa in right.

The left-handed-hitting Edmonds might have to wait until next weekend to get consistent playing time. Pittsburgh is starting left-handers Phil Dumatrait and Paul Maholm the last two games of the series.

Rookie Micah Hoffpauir could figure in the mix if Piniella is comfortable with him in right field. He hit .413 in 20 games this spring and delivered two doubles Wednesday night in Houston after hitting .324 with three homers and 12 RBIs in nine games at Triple-A Iowa.

Hoffpauir, who had been sidelined with a strained muscle in his side, had a single off the bench Friday. But he has played mostly first base in his career.

"We have to get a left-handed bat in here who can drive the ball," Piniella said. "If this young man can do that, we'll get him some playing time."

Don't discount the possibility of trades. Cincinnati is shopping both Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey Jr. in hopes of clearing room for Jay Bruce, who is hitting .368 with 10 home runs in Triple A. Griffey, stuck at 598, isn't likely to be dealt before he hits his 600th homer.

Originally Posted by The Benjamin

he didnt start. there was a lefty on the mound. He will only start vs. left handy pitchers

[mjm]

Johnson for the rest of Bucs games. I saw someplace that Lou wants Edmonds to produce. Maybe we will see him against the La-La Dodgers. He needs more at bats.

[bhbballer13]

lets go cubbies

[mjm]

Let's go for 2 in a row!!!

[mjm]

Go Cubs Go!!!! Go Cubs Go!!!!!!!:bananadan ce:

[Sunbiz1]

This evening's line-up:

1. A Soriano, LF
2. R Theriot, SS
3. D Lee, 1B
4. A Ramirez, 3B
5. G Soto, C
6. K Fukudome, RF
7. M DeRosa, 2B
8. R Johnson, CF
9. J Marquis, P

[mjm]

I'll buy that..... 1 question I don't have the answer to. What is Edmonds' BA again lefty's?? How many HR's does he have at Wrigley??? How has he hit at Wrigley over his career???

[The Benjamin]

Edmunds now is really bad vs. lefty pitchers. I think he has 200 some HRs over all, and a ton at Wrigley

[bhbballer13]

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