Comments on: Derrek Lee…Please Forgive Me

By: Doc Raker

Doc Raker — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:52:42 +0000

Remember when a bunch of people on this board were calling for Dee-Lee to get traded? 18 games and counting…

I would still trade Dlee if we could. Sure he has had a great 6 weeks, he had a great 4 weeks in 2008 and that was it. History says he won’t hit like this all season and his power numbers will not be what we expect or need out of a 3 or 4 hitter for the season. Dlee is a great guy and very valuable to the team in many ways but I don’t think he is a long term impact hitter that we are paying him to be.

With that said, I hope I am wrong.

By: MJ

MJ — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:52:51 +0000

^ No. They’re ignoring those comments now.

By: silk

silk — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:59:11 +0000

Remember when a bunch of people on this board were calling for Dee-Lee to get traded? 18 games and counting…

By: lizzie

lizzie — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:46:27 +0000

Yep, I’m all for the rest also. Bad enough his performance at the plate but he looked pretty aloof (nice way of saying asleep) in left field to me yesterday too, particularly late in the game. Maybe he’s tired. Lou said he’s all for resting his starters this year, let’s see it.

By: Mark Strickler

Mark Strickler — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:23:00 +0000

I agree with Doc, Soriano deserves some “rest.”

By: Doc Raker

Doc Raker — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:15:19 +0000

Maybe it is time to sit Soriano down for a rest, he is down to .225. Lead RJ off and play Hoffy or Fox in LF or play them both in the corners. Can Fox play OF? All I know about his D is that know one around here likes it, but I can’t say I like a leadoff hitter with an OBP under .300.

Can we get Wells a win for goodness sake, 6 starts with a .255 ERA and no wins.

By: Doc Raker

Doc Raker — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:02:22 +0000

Kerry hasn’t had much work, the bullpen has had a tough time getting him the ball and we know he needs regular work, like most closers, to keep sharp. I recall him having bad outings for us if he sat to many days in a row.

I wish he was still a Cub but I am glad we are not paying him $10M. Payroll wise it was a good move to let him go, sad, but payroll wise a good move.

By: Mastrick

Mastrick — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:56:48 +0000

Sad to see Woody take the fall, maybe Cleveland will give him back for assumption of salary for this year and chump change. My instinct is that Kerry would go on fire, there is nothing wrong with his stuff. He just needs to keep the ball down.

By: Rick Beato

Rick Beato — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:41:21 +0000

Love to have a team with confidence and love to see them come from behind. Now how about adding a different twist tomorrow by shutting down the Indians and scoring 8, 9, 10 runs — get off to a good start and then add on. Let Eric Wedge keep Woody in the bullpen because the closers don’t need to throw in a blowout loss. It would help my Father’s Day celebration!

By: Rich Beckman

Rich Beckman — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:00:31 +0000

Great game!! Lots of fun lately. ‘Bout time.

It will be interesting how this holds up next week against Detroit.

In the meantime, a sweep would be good.