Comments on: Best Record in the Majors….Does This Still Apply? http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/ A Chicago Cubs Blog and Fan Site Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:04:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Brian Cesar http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11205 Brian Cesar Sat, 31 May 2008 19:43:22 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11205 I think you are calling up for 'potential' even if he is not immediately better than Edmonds. He started off lost in AAA and needed to work out his his swing but has been better in the last 5 games, going 6/19 with a homerun, triple, 2 doubles and an even 2/2 K/BB ratio. We know from the last couple of years that he can hit AAA if given the chance. If his confidence is back, I think you should bring him up and give him some playing time. I think you are calling up for ‘potential’ even if he is not immediately better than Edmonds. He started off lost in AAA and needed to work out his his swing but has been better in the last 5 games, going 6/19 with a homerun, triple, 2 doubles and an even 2/2 K/BB ratio. We know from the last couple of years that he can hit AAA if given the chance. If his confidence is back, I think you should bring him up and give him some playing time.

]]> By: jose http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11204 jose Sat, 31 May 2008 04:40:44 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11204 At this point Edmonds is still our best option in CF. Pie was lost at the plate and at least Edmonds makes better contact. Last I checked Pie had 23 K in 65 at bats. Edmonds has 27 K in 135 at bats. I do not think that we lose anything in defense with Edmonds vs. Pie. I have been trying to keep up with Joe's minor league reports and from what I can see, Pie is not tearing it up in the minors. If my observations are correct, he has not earned a call up. So why bring him up if he does not add value? What role does he play on the team? At this point Edmonds is still our best option in CF. Pie was lost at the plate and at least Edmonds makes better contact. Last I checked Pie had 23 K in 65 at bats. Edmonds has 27 K in 135 at bats. I do not think that we lose anything in defense with Edmonds vs. Pie. I have been trying to keep up with Joe’s minor league reports and from what I can see, Pie is not tearing it up in the minors. If my observations are correct, he has not earned a call up. So why bring him up if he does not add value? What role does he play on the team?

]]> By: lizzie http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11203 lizzie Fri, 30 May 2008 23:08:54 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11203 Can someone explain to me (or tell me where I can find a nice easy-to-understand explanation) of options and what it means when they have so many options left or none left, etc. re: reply #8 which got me to thinking of this not-stupid question. Thanks! Can someone explain to me (or tell me where I can find a nice easy-to-understand explanation) of options and what it means when they have so many options left or none left, etc. re: reply #8 which got me to thinking of this not-stupid question. Thanks!

]]> By: MGAD http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11202 MGAD Fri, 30 May 2008 21:47:41 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11202 Well, Edmonds showed us something today....kinda liked what I saw. I know it is only one game, but it is a start. I believe he still has something in the tank, and I think he can be an asset for this club. Maybe he can start to come around, then we can end all of this talk about what to do in CF. Well, Edmonds showed us something today….kinda liked what I saw. I know it is only one game, but it is a start. I believe he still has something in the tank, and I think he can be an asset for this club. Maybe he can start to come around, then we can end all of this talk about what to do in CF.

]]> By: boomer http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11200 boomer Fri, 30 May 2008 20:19:02 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11200 Well I'd love to see a quantity as well, but I don't think its out there. Same thing can be asked about the Murton haters... Well I’d love to see a quantity as well, but I don’t think its out there. Same thing can be asked about the Murton haters…

]]> By: Brian Cesar http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11199 Brian Cesar Fri, 30 May 2008 18:15:07 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11199 I'm against making the defensive concessions of Fukudome to CF and Hoffpauir in RF. If Kenny is in the bottom third in CF defense, I would also pass on him and just bring up Pie. Other than that, i think David Dejesus can be looked at as a possibility. I’m against making the defensive concessions of Fukudome to CF and Hoffpauir in RF. If Kenny is in the bottom third in CF defense, I would also pass on him and just bring up Pie. Other than that, i think David Dejesus can be looked at as a possibility.

]]> By: Matt Jacobs http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11198 Matt Jacobs Fri, 30 May 2008 18:10:57 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11198 ^ I used the same argument for Edmonds, when the naysaysers said he was done defensively. In an small outfield like Wrigley, it shouldn't be weighed as heavily. ^ I used the same argument for Edmonds, when the naysaysers said he was done defensively. In an small outfield like Wrigley, it shouldn’t be weighed as heavily.

]]> By: Tom C http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11197 Tom C Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:52 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11197 I'd like to see some detailed stats/comparison on Lofton's defense. As I have stated before, I will take his offense any day of the week. Yes, we have the best record - now - in MLB. However, I seem to remember some 100 year drought? We can always use his speed and offense off the bench, Lofton, even at 40, is way better offensively than Edmonds, Reed, Pie. Show me some concrete numbers on his defense and exactly what the cost (either in runs per game, w/l, whatever) of having his alleged sub-par defense will be... I’d like to see some detailed stats/comparison on Lofton’s defense. As I have stated before, I will take his offense any day of the week. Yes, we have the best record – now – in MLB. However, I seem to remember some 100 year drought? We can always use his speed and offense off the bench, Lofton, even at 40, is way better offensively than Edmonds, Reed, Pie. Show me some concrete numbers on his defense and exactly what the cost (either in runs per game, w/l, whatever) of having his alleged sub-par defense will be…

]]> By: Jacki R. http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11196 Jacki R. Fri, 30 May 2008 17:54:35 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11196 Fukudome has done an outstanding job in right field....I am hesitant to mess with that. I just don't think Kenny Lofton is the answer. However, I do think the Cubs are lucky enough have enough to have enough power to carry a position for defense, whomever that may be. Thank you Soto! Fukudome has done an outstanding job in right field….I am hesitant to mess with that. I just don’t think Kenny Lofton is the answer. However, I do think the Cubs are lucky enough have enough to have enough power to carry a position for defense, whomever that may be. Thank you Soto!

]]> By: Jeff Pico http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11195 Jeff Pico Fri, 30 May 2008 17:31:14 +0000 http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2008/05/30/best-record-in-the-majorsdoes-this-still-apply/#comment-11195 If Pie stays at Iowa past this SUNDAY, he will have used up his last major league option. Though Pie could still be optioned back to Iowa this year, he would be out of options in Spring Training of 2009, and would be guaranteed a ML roster spot (or his release). If the Cubs call Pie back up before Monday, he will still have an option remaining during the 2009 season. For this reason, I look for a decision on Edmonds/Pie at the end of the homestand. If Edmonds doesn't hit will, I think he may be cut Sunday and Pie called up. If Pie stays at Iowa past this SUNDAY, he will have used up his last major league option. Though Pie could still be optioned back to Iowa this year, he would be out of options in Spring Training of 2009, and would be guaranteed a ML roster spot (or his release).

If the Cubs call Pie back up before Monday, he will still have an option remaining during the 2009 season.

For this reason, I look for a decision on Edmonds/Pie at the end of the homestand. If Edmonds doesn’t hit will, I think he may be cut Sunday and Pie called up.

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