Westbrook or Zito?

[scuba]

Seeing the Cubs make a move for Cotts today, got me thinking that Westbrook might be more of a possibility now. With that in mind, check this out over the last 3 years:

Westbrook: 44-33, 4.06 ERA, 10 CG, 625.1 IP, 52 HR, .274 AVG, 1.33 WHIP
Zito: 41-34, 4.05 ERA, 0 CG, 662.1 IP, 81 HR, .247 AVG, 1.33 WHIP

Now, Zito is a lefty and more of a strikeout pitcher than Westbrook, but look at these numbers! In roughly the same amount of games and IP, their numbers are very similar. Looking at this, and given the fact that they are only a year apart in age, why spend all the money on Zito if you can get Westbrook? And those 10 CG look really nice too! Just thought it was interesting.

[Waveland007]

great post, I hope we get him soon this is making me nuts lol

[John]

Im a fan of westbrook, maybe we can throw in cotts in a trade lol. Besides westbrook is a groundball pitcher and zito is a flyball pitcher which is not a good thing at wrigley.

[redcheeks]

Nice post. It's interesting how people get so hooked on a certain player because of media attention and whatever, yet if they look around, there are players that are capable of giving you the same numbers for much cheaper. I think the Cubs need to go after this Westbrook guy.

[diehardnorthsider]

Im a fan of westbrook, maybe we can throw in cotts in a trade lol. Besides westbrook is a groundball pitcher and zito is a flyball pitcher which is not a good thing at wrigley.


I agree, we all know what can happen when the wind is blowing out at Wrigley. I say Westbrook is the best option.

[Czech Swing]

Westbrook would be a quality pick up. Lord knows we need more of those.

[vern17]

I think we should go after Westbrook too. Have we been showing a lot of interest in him? Is Cleveland willing to trade him?

[Webgem]

I'm another for Westbrook..:)

[HOLYCOW!25]

I think we're all for Westbrook.