NLDS Lineup (Source: Chicago Suntimes)
1. Alfonso Soriano, LF
2. Ryan Theriot, SS
3. Derrek Lee, 1B
4. Cliff Floyd, RF
5. Aramis Ramirez, 3B
6. Mark DeRosa, 2B
7. Jacque Jones, CF
8. J. Kendall/G. Soto*
9. (pitcher)
*-Piniella said he'll base the catching decision on the speed of the other lineup and other factors. With Arizona's team speed, that could mean more of Soto in the first-round series than Kendall.
NLDS Rotation (Source: 670 the Score, Chicago Tribune)
Game 1: Zambrano (October 3rd) @ AZ
Game 2: Hill (October 4th) @ AZ
Game 3: Lilly (October 6th) V.s. AZ
Game 4: Zambrano (October 7th) V.s. AZ
Game 5: Lilly (October 9th) @ AZ
Starters (3): Zambrano, Ted Lilly, Rich Hill
Relievers (8): Ryan Dempster, Howry, Marmol, Wuertz, Hart, Eyre, Kerry Wood, Marquis.
Infielders (6): Derrek Lee, Aramis Ramirez, Mark DeRosa, Ryan Theriot, Fontenot, Cedeno.
Outfielders (6): Jones, Pie, Murton, Alfonso Soriano, Cliff Floyd, Daryle Ward.
Catchers (2): Soto, Jason Kendall.
Notes:
- Geovany Soto will be the starting catcher in Game 1
- Marshall will hang around in case the Cubs need him in the next round, while Steve Trachsel will not be given another opportunity to pitch for the Cubs.
"I think we're going to try and stretch Marshall out in Instructional League," Hendry said, referring to the Cubs facility in nearby Mesa. "If we're fortunate enough to go to 7-game series after this, he could be bigger factor in this."
- The Monroe decision was difficult, since he hit five post-season home runs last year with Detroit and was brought in for his ability to hit left-handers.
"We're going to keep (Matt) Murton and not Monroe, and go with Felix Pie for defense," Hendry said.