SB Nation User Blog: kanderber

Why aren't Cubs fans talking about Derek Lowe?

kanderber — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:30:16 -0000

In terms of starting pitchers, the only real names that have been discussed thus far have been Dempster, Peavy, and to a certain extent Randy Johnson. But I want to bring another name to the discussion -- Derek Lowe. I don't know what his preferences are, so this may be moot, but I think it's at least worth talking about.

During his last four years in LA, he has been a consistently good pitcher, and has stayed healthy too (no fewer than 32 starts since becoming a starter in '02). He's coming off his best season in years (3.24 ERA, 1.133 WHIP) and had three solid years prior to '08 (ERA never above 3.88, WHIP never above 1.269). He doesn't walk many people either, so that should make Lou like him in and of itself.

The only negative against Lowe that I can see is that he's on the older side (he'll turn 36 in June), but since he became a starter in 2002, he's remained healthy that whole time. And his numbers have been very consistent the last four years, so I'm not sure if the age should be too big of a concern. I figure he'll get Dempster money, but for fewer years due to his age. Am I missing something here? Why not Derek Lowe?

7 Cubs named to the All Star game!

kanderber — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:48:52 -0000

7 Cubs named to the All Star game!

Soriano, Soto and Fukudome as starters.

Ramirez, Wood, Zambrano, and Dempster all get the nod as well.

A total of 8 will be there if you count Piniella!

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Hotel Advice

kanderber — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:58:22 -0000

I'm going to be flying into Chicago for a game and need some advice. I plan on landing in Chicago around 9 or so on the morning of the game I'll be attending, which gives me roughly three hours to get from the airport to the hotel to Wrigley (I'd like to arrive to Wrigley about an hour before gametime). Now here's where I need help. I'm not too picky about the hotel. All I ask is that it's somewhat cheap (~150) and has a bar/restaurant in it. I don't care if it's near O'Hare, or if it's in the city. As long as it fits those two criteria, well, and isn't a dump, as well as fits into the time requirements (has to be near an El stop), I'm fine with it.

With all that said, there are about 5 billion hotels in Chicago and while looking for a good one I quickly become overwhelmed. Can anyone help me out and recommend a hotel or three? Again, I'm open to something near O'Hare, something near Wrigley, or even something that will have me flying into Midway and then hopping the El towards somewhere decent. Thanks in advance!

Hotel advice?

kanderber — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:02:52 -0000

I'm going to be traveling to Chicago in April for a couple Cubs games (against the Cardinals). I'm looking for advice on hotels. The most important things to me are 1) that they're cheap (but not poor quality) and 2) within walking distance of a train stop. I'm looking to spend around 100 bucks per night maximum.

Any suggestions?