In all the good news about Wednesday's victory over the Cardinals, one piece of data may have escaped Cub fans. Mark DeRosa did not play, and it wasn't because he doesn't like baseball.
DeRosa is suffering from tendinitis in his left hamstring muscle. Until this problem goes away, DeRosa can't play. Because he is the defensive sparkplug for the Cubs, this is more than a small problem.
Thus far this year, DeRosa has played at first base, second base, third base, shortstop, and right field. When someone else can't play, Mark plays for them. Someday we'll probably see him pitching, although he can't very well catch at the same time.
Hurry back, Mark. Your team needs you.
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