Another Dumb Play

This is getting to the point of being funny. How long can a baseball team have a defensive incompetant at a position that touches the ball on every play? Michael Barrett may be able to hit, but he clearly doesn't understand the nuances of the game from the catcher's position. And, from this chair, I'd rather have a Henry Blanco, his game calling, his arm, and his glove, rather than the uptick in Barrett's bat.

And even Barrett's bat is schizo. Sometimes he comes to the plate with a patient approach. Other times, he looks like he's got a machette and needs to cut his way through dense jungle growth. Last night, with the bases loaded and two outs, it was Tarzan at the plate.

The problem of hoping the Cubs will get rid of him is that Barrett is a guy that Jim Hendry has coveted since Hendry was coaching at Creighton. I think this team is stuck with Barrett, and his dumb play, for the next three years (the duration of his contract).

Ah, well. At least some of the pitchers realize this and insist on pitching to Blanco.

Booed Off The Field - Yea!

It seems Dusty Baker has benched Korey Patterson, not because he sucks, but because he has the target of booing. Baker was asked if he takes that into consideration.

"Sometimes, yeah," Baker said.

So, if we cheer Murton with a standing ovation, does he get to start the last 17 games of the year?