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SS was not the Cubs greatest need. Alex Gonzo didn't put the Cubs 10 games back. Clement doesn't have a sub-3 ERA with a losing record because of Alex Gonzo. It because they have no closer. Sure, offense may have won more games for Clement, but with a sub-3 ERA there isn't many games your leaving late, behind in runs.
Nomar is a huge addition, and as a Cub fan, I'm very happy we got him. But also being a Cubs fan, you have to be realistic and see that Nomar isn't what this team needed. They need a bullpen.
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Excellent points about Gonzo and our bullpen. I agree with both statements although I seem to recall quite a few Clement games lost by the score of 2-1 or 3-2 which could have been wins if we had some men on base when Sammy/Alou/Ramirez or Lee hits those solo home runs. So I'm very happy to have someone who is capable of hitting over .300 as a SS and getting some baserunners for the Cubs power. I hope his defensive skills (or lack thereof) are offset by his offense.