Juan Nicasio yielded five runs and eight hits in six innings Monday in a loss to the Cubs. It was Nicasio's first loss in eight starts this season, though the Rockies are a mere 4-4 when he pitches. It's partly his inability to pitch deep into games that has caused the Rockies to weigh demoting him to Triple-A. He should be safe for now, but we'll see what happens once Roy Oswalt is ready.