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He's just so...average by Damen Jackson

Jason Marquis pitched just well enough to win, 13 pitchers almost looked like one too few, and Alfonso Soriano hit a deciding three-run home run in the 8th, as the Cubs outslugged the Padres 9-6 at Petco last night. Yes, that he would be Jason Marquis...

Battle of the "Aces" by Damen Jackson

I hear -- frequently, mind you -- that the Cubs starters are awful. That they're a nice team, adequate starting staff, but once you're past Zambrano, there simply isn't enough talent to win a playoff series against other teams aces. Those...

The Marquis de Sad by Damen Jackson

Whether or not you've been a Jason Marquis fan, one has generally had to respect his consistency. Consistently average, with good first-half starts, and awful second-half fades. Well, this year is proving to be the outlier, as he now been tagged through...

Back to the grind by Damen Jackson

And I mean the good sort; grinding out tough at-bats, extending starting pitchers, and using long innings to wear out bullpens. Which is exactly what the Cubs did in beating the Padres 12-3 last night . And it was something very special. First, you know...
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