Pie Out, Edmonds In—Cubs Still Roll Over Struggling Padres

Yes, the Cubs sent the talented youngster to the minors and brought in a despised former rival in his place. How does it feel? Just fine when they're winning, writes Josh Durdin.

by Josh Durdin (Scribe)

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Editorial

May 15, 2008

MLB, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Ryan Dempster, Jim Edmonds, Editorial

Yes, Felix Pie is back in the minors and Jim Edmonds got the starting job in centerfield on Thursday. 

Even though Edmonds left a small village on the base paths (1-4, 7 LOB), the Cubs handled the San Diego Padres to move one step closer to the 10 games over .500 mark.

I will be first to admit that during spring training I feared the idea of Ryan Dempster starting every fifth day.  I was used to the Dempster of old coming into the game during the ninth inning and making every Cubs fan worry with a walk, a coupe of hits, and then working out of the self-induced jam.

Ryan, I apologize.  You pitched a gem today.  You have been wonderful all season.  Thank you.

And yes, I still despise Edmonds.  His many years of service to the Cardinals doesn’t allow me to call him a Cub.

Edmonds use to hammer the Cubs at Wrigley and Busch, and this is why I find it hard to root for him.  There were even a couple of exchanges between Edmonds and Zambrano.

I will try though.  I might have to try harder than usual to like a new player.

Let us just stick to the positives.  The Cubs, after 41 games, are leading the Central Division by one and a half, and are nine games over .500.

For those numbers, I will give Edmonds the Gary Gaetti/ Eric Karros award for over-achieving-washed-up-player-of-the-year award in Chicago.

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comments (3) write a comment »

  1. reply to comment by Sam
    4 months ago

    How many wins do you and whoever else reads this project for Dempster this season? 16? Maybe even 20?

    1. by Ralph
      from 4 months ago

      18

  2. reply to comment by Josh
    4 months ago

    Honestly, I would be happy with a .500 record and around 200 innings pitched. I think innings pitched stat is often overlooked. Sucking up innings during the regular season with a starter saves the bullpen for the post season.

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