If Jason Marquis doesn't get a chance to be in the playoff rotation, maybe he can pinch hit. With the game tied 2-2 in the fourth, Marquis came to bat with the bases loaded and no one out. He hit the first pitch he saw into deep right center field for his first career grand slam. He grounded out in his next at bat for his fifth rbi of the game.
As for the position players who had a nice day, DeRosa and Theriot each collected three hits. Reed Johnson went two for two with two rbi and scored a run. Derek Lee hit a solo shot to give him twenty home runs on the season. The Cubs now have five players with 20 or more home runs.
The win moves Chicago to 3-0 on the season against their current first round playoff opponent. It also clinches the best overall NL record, giving them the home field advantage throughout the NL playoffs.
The only cause for concern tonight would be Geo leaving early. Presumably it was a sore hand, and was just precautionary. My guess is he gets today off too. Lou also adjusted the pitching rotation for this week in preparation for the playoffs.
Sean Marshall will get Harden's start tonight against Santana. Speaking of pitching, we didn't address Marquis. He did a reasonable job getting Chicago to the seventh inning before turning things over to the bullpen. He gave up four runs. Since he drove in five I guess that's okay. He allowed eight hits and four walks. Still, he earned his eleventh win against nine losses assuring him of finishing the season above .500.
Two wins to go to best the 1984 team.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
9/22/08 @ New York; W 9-5; (95-60)
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I want NOOOOOOooooooo part of Marquis in the post-season rotation. For that matter, I don't want him in the bullpen (but would settle as long relief, even though I would prefer Marshall). Any chance we go deeper than 4 SP's all throughout? Is that the best number or is 3? Where do you insert Lilly as the only lefty?
Not only will Marquis not be in the rotation in the playoffs, but he might not be next year. Remember a guy named Hill? I still think his struggles were a blessing because I believe he would have been traded for Harden.
He was hitting for a job last night. LOL.
I don't think Marquis will get a start, but I do think that Lilly will. Hard to guess where you put him as the lefty, but probably fourth just based on the quality of the first three.
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