This idea definitely has not hurt the Cardinals, who, bafflingly, are fighting it out with us for first place. We may see this lineup before the year is over. Why? There are a couple reasons why it makes sense for the Cubs, more than ANYONE. Best reason: LaRussa thinks it is a good idea to have RBI opportunities of some kind for his leadoff hitter, and increased RBI opportunities for his #3 hitter.
More RBIs for a leadoff hitter? Do we know any leadoff hitters that would benefit from more RBI opportunities? Secondly, we have a couple pitchers who can really hit. Here I mean Zambrano and Jason Marquis. I believe Zambrano would love the chance to hit eighth, and possibly score another at-bat.
I have a couple ideas about who should move down to ninth. One idea is to bat Theriot there. But what if Soto batted there? If Soto bats ninth, he would have Soriano as lineup protection, and the offensive beat down he is giving the NL might just continue.
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Hell no.. the pitcher should bat 9th... always.
On a better note... Matt Holliday needs to be traded. I think he would be a great RF in Chicago, with Fukadome in CF and Soriano in LF.
Make a deal Hendry!
the Colorado Rockies could try to trade OF Matt Holliday before the trade deadline if the team continues to struggle and if the team cannot agree to an extension with him. If the team does not find a favorable deal before the deadline, they could revisit trading him in the offseason.
It doesn't matter.
What matters is that the pitchers need to learn how to hit (or bunt)!
Screw the DH! Play the whole game or go home!
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The Reds and Marty the mouth are back!
I think everyone should bring a bucket of nice soft nerf balls to throw at his radio booth.
(let's not punish the people underneath the booth for the richochets).
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