continuing to pitch to derek lee? i know he might not be a household 'superstar name' but i dont think ive ever seen anyone as hot as this guy has been to open a season. what makes his start even more amazing is the fact that he has absolutely ZERO protection in that awful cubs lineup. theres not one everyday player hitting better than .293 .... and lee is still managing to hit .372. its like the cubs fans know that they have one chance every three innings to score when lee's turn to bat comes up -- otherwise they are anemic on offense. but every..single...time.. the cubs need a big hit, the guy delivers. 2 run homer against philly in the 8th to go from 1-0 down to 2-1 up. then a walkoff against the mets. and then 4-4 with 2 homers against the pirates, the 2nd of which won the game in the 9th.
whether or not he even finishes better than .310 for the season doesnt matter. his start deserves major props, especially considering the lame protection he has from his teammates.
whether or not he even finishes better than .310 for the season doesnt matter. his start deserves major props, especially considering the lame protection he has from his teammates.
