November 7, 200322 yr I can't even imagine Bob Pulford as Sox GM. We would field a team of 38-42 year old has beens, and we would spend $1000 a week just on his supply of Marlboros. U mean Smithers rite?
November 7, 200322 yr If Smithers is an ass-kissing, old, leather-faced, stupid, has-been relic who just won't die- then yes. Smithers it is.
November 7, 200322 yr I don't think so. We won't see another 21-9 2.90 season again....but next year I think it is safe to expect those above numbers slightly worse(maybe 15-10 with 3.50-4.00 ERA) and more innings, and more quality innings down the stretch(or in other words, we won't see another 7 inng outing where he gives up 5 runs, or a less then 4-inning outing where he gives up 6, both to the team that is right on our ass) He threw something like 215 innings this year....so I don't see why 225-235 isn't possible. I think that was a career high for innings pitched. He might not be able to go any more than that. It seemed to me like he tired in September, so I wouldn't want to extend him. Those pitch counts can really affect you late in the year, right Dusty?
November 7, 200322 yr I don't think so. We won't see another 21-9 2.90 season again....but next year I think it is safe to expect those above numbers slightly worse(maybe 15-10 with 3.50-4.00 ERA) and more innings, and more quality innings down the stretch(or in other words, we won't see another 7 inng outing where he gives up 5 runs, or a less then 4-inning outing where he gives up 6, both to the team that is right on our ass) He threw something like 215 innings this year....so I don't see why 225-235 isn't possible. I think that was a career high for innings pitched. He might not be able to go any more than that. It seemed to me like he tired in September, so I wouldn't want to extend him. Those pitch counts can really affect you late in the year, right Dusty? I think da Cubs r gonna hav a bad case of Tommy John Surgery next year.
November 7, 200322 yr You guys are taking a very short sided view of E-Los career. During a run from 4th grade to Junior in High School he won 85% of his starts. I agree Comeback seemed odd. I agree he's not going to go back to back 20. I agree he's not going to slip back to 10 either. I'm guessing, if the team is as good or better than last year, a 16-10 type of season. I don't think this bodes well for Cy-Lo I still is nice to be recognized but I doubt there is a bonus clause for comeback.
November 8, 200322 yr E-Lo single-handedly saved us from a sub-.500 record last year. He will be just fine next year.
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