Cubs Rotation in 2010

Lilly is definately the ace of this club. He is the only guy, from what I saw in 2009, that could even be considered an ace. Sure, Big Z had a two hit shut-out against the Giants, but the first part of the season wasn't his best. He's better than that. He has had control and ANGER problems all season. With Lilly being the ace of the club, you put our best right hander, Ryan Dempster on the hill. He has had some fantastic outings this year. Then you make Zambrano the third spot. He will cool down and come out stronger next year, and I see him throwning some more relaxed games. You have to put Wells in the fourth spot. This kid is unbelievable. Throught the first half of the regular season, Randy should have only had one loss. He has great pitches and he is under control. When he is on the mound, the ball game is going at his pace. Now the fifth spot. Well there are three guys in my mind that could fill those spots (or at least compete for them). If Rich Harden does resign, then please put him in. He throws strikes and throws them hard. Tom Gorzelany will help the ball club as a middle reliever more than anything. As for Sean Marshall, he should be in contention for the fifth spot if Harden does walk. Same thing for Angel Guzman. I liked what I saw from these guys. Good stuff. Marmol will maintain his closer role, because I don't care what critics say, this guy is good. If he goes out there, and has his control and is on top of his pitches, he is unstoppable. He doesn't give up hits, it's as simple as that. So for those of you who don't want to read this, here it is in short..

1) Ted Lilly
2) Ryan Dempster
3) Carlos Zambrano
4) Randy Wells
5) Rich Harden/ Sean Marshall/ Angel Guzman

Closer- Carlos Marmol