Congrats to the Cubbies on picking up Jason Kendall to catch.
He won't throw many out but he'll hit a TON better than the two stiff they have now.
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Personally, I like the move--while Kendall may not be in his prime, the Cubs wont get someone in his prime for what they were willing to part with.
By the way, Pinella was brilliant yesterday. First he sniffed out the squeeze. Then he sent Theriot in the 8th allowing Lee's grounder to get through. Then, he stelas Lee on Ramirez's game winning double.
Too often managers and coaches get too much credit both positive and negative, but this was certainly a case where Sweet Lou had a big impact on the victory.
By the way, Pinella was brilliant yesterday. First he sniffed out the squeeze. Then he sent Theriot in the 8th allowing Lee's grounder to get through. Then, he stelas Lee on Ramirez's game winning double.
Too often managers and coaches get too much credit both positive and negative, but this was certainly a case where Sweet Lou had a big impact on the victory.
Considering they didn't have a ML catcher on the team they had to do something and Kendall will be at least OK.
Lou did have a great game last night, didn't he?
Lou did have a great game last night, didn't he?
Lou is great.
Kendall has a rep for being good in the clubhouse.
Could be enough to win the NL AAA Division!
Kendall has a rep for being good in the clubhouse.
Could be enough to win the NL AAA Division!
Cubs fans are great. They are printing the Series tickets again in July. Hey Hey, Holy Mackeral, no doubt about it! Call me when they are 4 outs away.
The NL Central represents the defending World Series Champions. The Cardinals sweep the Tigers in 2007 for those that have forgotten. The Brewers are 12 games over .500 and the Cardinals are starting to get healthy. The NL Central is getting stronger and should be a 3 team race between the Brewers, Cubs, and the Cardinals.
I meant the Cardinals swept the Tigers in 2006. Look for the Cubs to make another big trade this month. The trade for Kendall was a good one. Another tough out with a good on base percentage.
No Doubles,
I'm not so sure about any big trades coming. This seems to be a very nice trade, not giving up a big leaguer and getting cash to offset Kendall's big salary. I don't know if Hendry can add salary with the negotiations ongoing with several ownership groups.
10:00 PM. Not exactly a stellar debut for Kendall. Nice game by Zito, but if I was the guy who will be paying him $120+Million, I'd be slitting my wrists.
I'm not so sure about any big trades coming. This seems to be a very nice trade, not giving up a big leaguer and getting cash to offset Kendall's big salary. I don't know if Hendry can add salary with the negotiations ongoing with several ownership groups.
10:00 PM. Not exactly a stellar debut for Kendall. Nice game by Zito, but if I was the guy who will be paying him $120+Million, I'd be slitting my wrists.