[nate7891]

Sampson hasent impressed you? His first start in the majors leagues he went 7 innings of shutout ball against the cubbies. This was his first stint in the majors and he went 2-1 with a 2.12 ERA. True that hes only had 34 innings of major league ball under his belt, but either way, he impressed me. He impressed me more than Hirsh did and more than Buchholz and more than Albers. I got the feeling that Albers wasent ready to start last season. Maybe it will be different this season. I think Sampson and Albers battle it out for the 5th spot with the loser going to the pen. I would put Nieve into the rotation somewhere but hes being groomed to take over Lidges spot in the closer role. Or Wheelers spot in the 8th inning with Wheeler taking Lidges spot. Either way, I think the first good deal that comes along for Lidge hes gone.