The Other Fifteen

D Lee showing off his home run cut.

… And I’m more than happy to admit it.  When evaluating the Cubs prior to the season, I mentioned that they might end up with a platoon situation at first base given how well Micah Hoffpauir was hitting in spring training and the apparent slow decline of Derrek Lee’s bat.  Although it looked like that would eventually be the case from the numbers early in the season, nobody in baseball is swinging the bat as well as D Lee in May, June and July.  Last night was no different.  Lee hit a 3 run homer in the first and a grand slam in the fourth.  I just want to say, I’m sorry for doubting you Derrek.  You’re awesome.  If I had to choose anyone to go to the plate with the game on the line, it would be you.  If I had to choose anyone to have on defense to ensure a close victory, it would be you.  If I needed someone to borrow money from or to bail me out of jail, it would be you.  Derrek Lee to the rescue!  For a much more intelligent analysis of D Lee and yesterday’s game, click here.

D Lee showing off his Matrix skills.