Pitching and defense win championships in October. The Red Sox may have had a great lineup, but it was Josh Beckett who put them on his back and led them to October glory... Beckett... a scenario all too familiar to Cubs fans.
I've gone over the pitching aspect of getting outs a few times here but defense is also critical; otherwise, you'd send out nine sluggers in every possible place and try to outscore.
One key to a successful team is up-the-middle defense. in this category, last year's Cubs were OK but could have been better. If they keep Pie in center for a whole season they will be in good shape, but will his bat allow that? Another question is Geovany Soto; can he provide good defense?
When we are certain who the second baseman is, we will have a better idea. DeRosa at second with Theriot at short is not good enough for the long-term, though it can work in the summer months when the balance goes to the offenses in Wrigley a little more.
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No more Pagan!
The New York Mets on Saturday acquired outfielder Angel Pagan from the Chicago Cubs for righthander Ryan Meyers and outfielder Corey Coles.
We must go get a CF now.
Hawk got ROBBED by Dunston and Justice!
Dawson needed 75% of the votes to get into the Hall. If some of the dumbass sportswriters would have voted for him instead of these other "not-a-chance-in-hell" players, he would have gotten it.
BS!
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