Archive for the ‘cubs’ tag
Dodgers Cubs
Cubs Season Summary
97 wins, a divisional champion, and in the end the Chicago Cubs experienced the same result they have for the past 100 years; no World Series Championship. So what was it that had most Cubbie fans believing this was finally the year?
This Cubs team was loaded with talented hitters who beat on enough National League pitching staffs over the summer to lead the league in runs. The Cubs pitching staff and defense was above average so the three major pieces were in place to bring a World Series Championship to Chicago. Cubs GM Jim Hendry summarized the year this way; ”It’s a hard team not to like, it’s a team that hustled all year, a team that got off the mat when it had a few snags, a team where everybody contributed with a bench that Lou (manager Lou Pinella) used very well. We expected to be good this year, and we were very, very good. We just have to roll up our sleeves and get to work and keep plugging.”
So why did the Cubs go 3 and out?
Two major areas are readily apparent for the Cubs. First, in the playoffs, teams face the elite of their opposition’s pitching staff so runs are usually a premium. Getting the top of your order on base for the middle of your lineup is essential. This didn’t happen for the Cubs. Soriano is more suited as a 5 or 6 hitter in the Cubs lineup not as a lead off hitter. This will need to be addressed during the off season.
Second, the Cubs have no left handed hitters who pose fear to the opposition. Disagree? Look at how many left handed pitchers the Dodgers threw at the Cubs in their 10 total meetings this year. The answer is zero.
So what are the 3 top areas for the Cubs to address during off season?
1. Find a true lead off hitter with speed. Brian Roberts, from Baltimore, has been on the Cubs radar for some time now. The Cubs will need to get creative to find a way to wrestle him into a Cubs uniform.
2. A left handed power hitter. The ideal candidate for the Cubs would be a center fielder since it is likely Jim Edmonds will retire. Carlos Beltran would look good in a Cubs uniform, wouldn’t he?
3. The Cubs pitching staff needs one more starting pitcher, someone like CC Sabathia?
Mark DeRosa summed up the Cubs year best, “When you’re on a special team like this, it’s tough. There is nothing this team lacked. Nothing. So for us to go out and perform the way we performed for three days is shocking. It will stick with me for a while.” As Cubbie fans, we know his pain. But for its October flaws, there’s a lot to like about this Cubs team. If the Cubs can address the three areas mentioned above, the window appears wide open for multiple playoff runs and a World Series Championship.
About the Author
Successful internet marketing since 2005.
Dodgers-Cubs National Anthem Deven May
|
|
Chicago White Sox Team Logo Lunch Bag $10.00 Take your favorite team to lunch with an officially licensed MLB soft lunch box. These lunch boxes feature a simulated baseball leather material around the perimeter and a pocket for a photo or trading card. Each lunch box features a logo on a baseball design on one side with a baseball diamond and team logo on the other. Availability: Usually ships within 1-2 business days…. |
|
|
Seattle Mariners Team Logo Lunch Bag $9.75 Team logo lunch bag prominently displaying your favorite team’s logo on one side and a photograph pocket displayed against a baseball diamond on the reverse side (perfect for your favorite photo or player trading card). Each bag is a soft-sided zippered bag with the side panels and handle having the appearance of baseball leather…. |
|
|
Philadelphia Phillies Team Logo Lunch Bag $10.00 Take your favorite team to lunch with an officially licensed MLB soft lunch box. These lunch boxes feature a simulated baseball leather material around the perimeter and a pocket for a photo or trading card. Each lunch box features a logo on a baseball de… |
|
|
MIKE PIAZZA / NEW YORK METS & KERRY WOOD / CHICAGO CUBS * 3 INCH * McFarlane’s MLB Sports Picks Series 2 Mini Figure 2-Pack $2.40 MIKE PIAZZA / NEW YORK METS & KERRY WOOD / CHICAGO CUBS * 3 INCH * McFarlane’s MLB Sports Picks Series 2 Mini Figure 2-Pack. MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: 3-INCH MLB BASEBALL. Two-packs of your favorite Major League Baseball superstar action figures in 3-inch scale. Small figures, huge detail. Collect them all; includes equipment and bases. Ages 5 and up. From McFarlane Toys… |
|
|
MATT STAIRS / OAKLAND A’S 2000 MLB Starting Lineup Action Figure & Exclusive Collector Trading Card $2.98 MATT STAIRS / OAKLAND A’S 2000 MLB Starting Lineup Action Figure & Exclusive Collector Trading Card. Displayed figure stands approximately 5 inches. Ages 4 and up. From Kenner… |
|
|
2006 Topps St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Cards Complete Team Set (24 cards) – Includes 2 Albert Pujols, Scott Rolen, Jim Edmonds, Chris Carpenter, Tony LaRussa, David Eckstein, Team Card, and more – World Series Champions !! $24.99 Set Includes: Albert Pujols, Larry Bigbie, Deivi Cruz, Julian Tavarez, Larry Walker, So Taguchi, Jeff Suppan, Jason Marquis, David Eckstein, Jim Edmonds-Gold Glove Award, Chris Carpenter-Cy Young Award, Albert Pujols-MVP, Tony LaRussa, Anthony Reyes RC, Scott Rolen, Jim Edmonds, Chris Carpenter, Jason Isringhausen, Mark Mulder, Sidney Ponson, Brad Thompson, John Rodriguez, Yadier Moli… |
|
|
1988 Donruss Tom Glavine Rookie Baseball Card #644 – Shipped In Protective Display Case! $0.49 Classic baseball card of this legendary star!! This is just one of the 1000s of collectible cards we are offering here on Amazon!… |
|
|
1991 Stadium Club Jeff Bagwell Rookie Baseball Card #388 – Shipped In Protective Display Case! $3.80 Great looking baseball card of this popular player. This is just one of the thousands of collectible cards we are offering here on Amazon. This card is shipped in a protective display case to preserve its outstanding condition…. |
|
|
Corky Cub`s Crazy Caps (Compact Disc) $7.87 Description not available. |
|
|
As They See `em (Paperback) $11.88 There is one thing that fans of both the Yankees and Red Sox, or Giants and Dodgers, or Cubs and Cardinals can all agree on–the umpires stink. Human psychology dictates that the thousands of plays the umpires routinely get right instantly disappear fr… |
|
|
God Gave Us Heaven $8.7 Little Cub`s father explains to her that God created heaven, the most wonderful place, because He loves us and never wants to be far from us. |
|
|
God Gave Us Love (Hardcover) $8.7 On an arctic fishing adventure, Little Cub begins asking Grampa Bear questions about love, and Grampa Bear patiently addresses each one of Little Cub`s inquiries, explaining the different kinds of love we can share. |
|
|
The Berenstain Bears and the Little Lost Cub (Paperback) $3.95 Helping a lost cub find his mother is a perfect good deed for the Scouts. After all, if they are living by God`s example, they cannot let even the smallest go astray! Will they find the cub`s mother and bring them back together? |
|
|
Abandoned! a Lion Called Kiki (Hardcover) $10.76 Mona`s uncle Matthew works in a circus, and he always gives pretty great birthday presents. But when Monaturns eight, he gives her something better than juggling balls or stilts?a baby lion cub! His note says that the cub`s mother could… |
|
|
Abandoned! a Lion Called Kiki (Paperback) $5.93 Mona`s uncle Matthew works in a circus, and he always gives pretty great birthday presents. But when Monaturns eight, he gives her something better than juggling balls or stilts?a baby lion cub! His note says that the cub`s mother could… |
|
|
Fix-It (Paperback) $4.94 When Emma the bear cub’s TV is broken her parents find different ways to entertain her until it can be fixed. Color illustrations accompany the text. |
|
|
Fraser Bear (Paperback) $8.67 Description not available. |