July 15, 201015 yr http://www.suntimes.com/sports/deluca/2499...eluca15.article So what do we think of this idea? The upside is he'd be a rental--he's a free agent after this year. No long-term contract to absorb. The skeptics say that he's a fly-ball pitcher which would kill him in The Cell, although I wouldn't say Wrigley Field is exactly a pitcher-friendly park. The Cubs are definitely in sell mode, they've stated it publicly. I personally like the idea. God that would be funny to see him in a Sox uniform. And he could plug the hole left by Peavy which, let's be honest, we need to plug. Unless you really think there's going to be a Miracle with the Hudson...
July 15, 201015 yr No, no, and more no. He's going to die in this park. Edited July 15, 201015 yr by chw42
July 15, 201015 yr Ted Lilly is one of those guys that tells you the disparity between the AL and NL. In all his seasons with the Cubs, he's given up nearly 50% fly balls, more than he was giving up in the AL. Yet, his HR/FB has DROPPED since moving to the NL. Call it the wind blowing in or whatever, but it just shows that the NL hitters suck.
July 15, 201015 yr It's amazing how this news makes me want to vomit on my testicles, but yet for some other fans, they absolutely love the idea. Takes all kinds in this world.
July 15, 201015 yr Kenny's always liked him, so this rumor was inevitable. I'd rather have DLee. Time at DH would help his back, and over his carrer he's hit lefties well. Edited July 15, 201015 yr by PlaySumFnJurny
July 15, 201015 yr People probably remember him from the near no-hitter, but he's been pretty bad this season. His velocity is down, and he's benefitted from pitching in a ton of home games where the wind was blowing in.
July 15, 201015 yr Author So you really think he'd get hammered at The Cell? Okay, well just though I'd throw it out there. Now bringing ZAMBRANO here (also a rumor, but a sleight one), now THAT makes me cringe.
July 15, 201015 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 10:55 AM) No, no, and more no. He's going to die in this park. Get used to seeing this at the Cell
July 15, 201015 yr QUOTE (LVSoxFan @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 11:15 AM) So you really think he'd get hammered at The Cell? Okay, well just though I'd throw it out there. Now bringing ZAMBRANO here (also a rumor, but a sleight one), now THAT makes me cringe. Go look at his AL numbers and then look at the amount of fly balls he gives up. He'd make a serviceable fifth starter, but we'd have to give up something for him.
July 15, 201015 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 11:20 AM) Get used to seeing this at the Cell Talk about getting caught in the moment. That's one of the best GIFs of all time. Edited July 15, 201015 yr by chw42
July 15, 201015 yr QUOTE (LVSoxFan @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 04:27 PM) I thought that was hilarious when Lilly did that FWIW. I'm trying to find the actual video of that entire AB. Thank you Chris Young!
July 15, 201015 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 11:28 AM) I'm trying to find the actual video of that entire AB. Thank you Chris Young! Tada!
July 15, 201015 yr Author Since we're on the topic, okay, so thumbs down on Lilly. Are we really confident that Hudson can carry us the second half? Or do we need hired help? As the dude points out in the article... with only four strong starters (and Freddy allegedly weakens during second halves), say hello to 2004.
July 15, 201015 yr No, and especially not in our ballpark. He'd be a better fit for an NL team, although he'd actually be an adequate fit for the Twins in their ballpark. But for us, no no no. Edited July 15, 201015 yr by whitesoxfan101
July 15, 201015 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 12:08 PM) Is it time to panic if Hudson lays another egg at Seattle? No, and even if it were, I don't want Ted Lilly.
July 15, 201015 yr QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 12:11 PM) No, and even if it were, I don't want Ted Lilly. Not sure I agree with the 1st part but definitely agree that we don't want Lilly.
July 15, 201015 yr depends on the price....in a vacuum would i take lilly over hudson right now? yes probably. but the fact of the matter is that the cubs can probably get a decent return on lilly from a team like the mets, and its a price i dont want to match....
July 15, 201015 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 12:11 PM) Not sure I agree with the 1st part but definitely agree that we don't want Lilly. Well I mean if he sucks again at Seattle, I'd be concerned about Hudson. But no need to panic when you have 4 starters pitching as well as our top 4 are. I think whether or not we trade for another SP will come down right to the deadline on the 31st. We'll do everything we can to give Hudson a chance because I think we're more interested in using our resources on a bat. Edited July 15, 201015 yr by whitesoxfan101
July 15, 201015 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 15, 2010 -> 12:08 PM) Is it time to panic if Hudson lays another egg at Seattle? No. But I'm sure some people will.
July 15, 201015 yr I'd take Lilly in a pure salary dump trade, but I wouldn't give up any decent prospects to get him.
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