SUN- TIMES CUBS ROTATION POWER RANKINGS

The final ranking of the season has veteran John Lackey at his highest position yet and could be a template for a playoff rotation ( last week in parentheses). NR: Trevor Cahill ( 0- 0, 0.00 ERA), Adam Warren ( 0- 0, 1.80, traded to Yankees), Brian Matusz ( 0- 0, 18.00, in minors). Note: All stats for part- time starters are for Cubs starts only.

1

JON LESTER ( 1) 19- 4, 2.28 ERA Takes shot at first 20- win season Saturday.

2

KYLE HENDRICKS ( 2)) 16- 8, 1.99 Bill Lee in ’ 38 last Cub to lead MLB in ERA.

3

JOHN LACKEY ( 5) 11- 8, 3.35 Looks more than ready for big- boy games.

4

JAKE ARRIETA ( 3) 18- 8, 3.10 4- 3, 4.47 last 8 GS as he heads into playoffs.

5

JASON HAMMEL HAMMEL ( 4) 15- 10, 3.83 Makes anybody else’s playoff rotation.

6

M. MONTGOMERY ( 6) 0- 0, 3.33 Poor GS in Oct.? Who you gonna call?