The current poll question up on Cubs.com asks “Which starter would you want on the mound in a “must-win” game?” Carlos Zambrano, Rich Hill, Jason Marquis, or Ted Lilly?

The results are shocking. After 22,770 votes, 40 percent said Zambrano, 13 percent said Hill, 21 percent said Lilly, and an astounding 26 percent said Marquis.

This is the same Jason Marquis that was the worst pitcher in baseball. Oh what a difference six months makes.

I won’t underestimate the chance that St. Louis fans jokingly voted for Marquis (who the St. Louis office informed me is the most hated Cub). But, still, more than 1 in 4 fans would put Jason Marquis in to pitch in the most important game of the year?

Yikes.

Just, out.

Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano hit third behind Ryan Theriot and Angel Pagan against the Mets on Thursday, and he may not return to the leadoff spot.

With Derrek Lee hurting, Lou Piniella will keep Soriano out of the first spot. According to the Associated Press, Piniella isn’t sure where Soriano will hit when Lee returns.

It is possible Soriano will bat second behind Theriot, or he could try fifth behind Lee and Aramis Ramirez.

I’ve been saying since the Cubs signed Soriano that he didn’t belong in the leadoff spot. I’m not sure second is appropriate for Soriano either, but fourth or fifth would suit him just fine.

Just, out.

I had the chance to go to the White Sox game Wednesday night for the nightcap of the doubleheader against the Yankees.

While it amused me at first that Darin Erstad is continuing to find new ways to hurt the team (his fielding), most of the problems I had were with the people surrounding me.

Bill Simmons’ rule about people bringing their mitts to a game should go into effect immediately. Remember: If you are old enough to drive to the game, don’t bring your mitt.

I’ll add to that this rule: If you’re old enough to shave, don’t ask players for their autograph.

Here’s another one: Don’t wear the jersey or a hat of a team not participating in the game you’re at. During this game, between the Yankees and White Sox, I saw at least a dozen other teams being displayed on fans. Come on.

Last rule: If you don’t know that much about baseball, please don’t act like you do. I couldn’t stand hearing the fans behind me constantly shouting to Jose Contreras to “ring him up!!!” after the first strike. There was also the guy that claimed yesterday’s starting lineup was the White Sox normal lineup. The lineup had Pablo Ozuna batting second, playing second; Rob Mackowiak batting fifth, playing in right; Jermaine Dye batting third and DHing; and Gustavo Molina batting ninth in place of A.J. Pierzynski.

Yea, looks like the everyday lineup (sigh).

I could go on, but I won’t. Check out Simmons’ Page 2 column for more stupid ballpark people.

Just, out.