Friday, June 03, 2005

Derrek Lee Heading For Greatness?

"With the Cubs enjoying a six-game winning streak heading into their game Thursday night in San Diego, Lee was leading the National League in hitting (.380), home runs (17) and runs batted in (50). This, of course, has led to talk of the Triple Crown.

"Clear-thinking people will say, 'Yeah, but it has been only two months.' To which I say, 'Yeah, but it has been two months.'

"Do you know what it takes to hit like that for two months? To hit for power and average? Either incredible talent or a deal with the devil." (ChicagoSports.com)

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