You'd think

You'd think I'd have nothing to rant about having beaten the Cards handily yesterday...but that's not the case.

For starters, what the hell was he thinking pitching Marmol two innings? In a blowout, I'd think you may just want to protect the only guy you have out of the bullpen that's worth a shit.

Put Marshall in the rotation right now. He's got more intestinal fortitude than Hill will ever have. He's done the job in the pen and deserves a chance to start. He's better than a "situational lefty" pitching to one batter every other game.

If Ramirez is out for a while -- don't bat Fukudome 4th. Bat him first or third, and bat Lee fourth with Soto behind him. DeRosa is doing well, but he's no 5 spot hitter. Other option is Soto in the three spot, Lee fourth and Fukudome stays at 5. Soriano can't hit three or five -- he's the human rally killer. I'd bat him 7 for now and make him hit his way up in the lineup. He's signed for a thousand more years, who cares where he WANTS to bat? Oh, and get him a helmet for playing left field, will you?

More tomorrow...depending on tonight's game. Go Cubbies.

JS