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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Giants, Tuesday 7/17, 7:05 CT

Yelloncard_tiny by Al on in Game Threads Comment 534 comments

Well, well, well.

Loudly, many of you said the Cubs should have signed Barry Zito this past off-season. $126 million later, the Giants have six wins from him (the same as the far-less-expensive Jason Marquis) and a 4.90 ERA, which would be by far the worst among the current Cub starters if he were on the club. His WHIP is the highest of his career and his BB/K ratio is poor.

Moral: be careful what you wish for.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Sean Marshall
 S. Marshall
Cubs		 vs. Barry Zito
 B. Zito
Giants
4-3 W-L 6-9
3.48 ERA 4.90
38 SO 66
17 BB 52
6 HR 11
vs. SF -- vs. Cubs
Sean Marshall is on the same 12-day rest plan that Rich Hill was placed on after his last start. Worked pretty well for Hill; perhaps Marshall can work the same way. And let's hope his career numbers against the Giants are no indication -- he made two starts against them last year and got pounded in both of them (12.54 ERA in 9.1 IP). Barry Bonds (yes, it took me this long to mention him) is 1-for-3 off Marshall, a HR.

Zito has faced the Cubs once -- a 5-3 Cub win on June 20, 2004. Look who led off that day. The current Cub he's faced the most is Alfonso Soriano; he's handled him pretty well (5-for-36, 12 strikeouts).

New Cub Jason Kendall caught Zito for two years in Oakland. Maybe he can lend some insight to his new teammates into what Zito might throw tonight.

It's cable-only in the Chicago area; on broadcast TV in the Bay Area; and at the Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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last game vs. Zito
Leading off with Barrett? Dusty must have been desperate!
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Jul 17, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Two things
Is Zito's record a factor of his pitching or the general terriblness of team?

Second, is it really a good idea to have a rotation with two left handers like Hill and Marshall back to back?  Big curveballs and all?

by Arbusto on Jul 17, 2007 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I thought they would ...
address that at the start of the second half, something like, Z, Hill, Marquis, Lilly, Marshall, but I guess not. Oh well. Hopefully Marshall is fully rested and has pin point control tonight ;)
There are 3 things in my life which I really love: God, family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.

by cubsfan4life on Jul 17, 2007 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

too bad
too bad it wasn't Hill tonight. Hill vs Zito would have been entertaining with them both throwing that that ungodly curve ball.
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike on Jul 17, 2007 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dusty was desparate
for two + years here.

And, will the Hill "brothers" still be together when one is on the mound?

Hmmmm.

It is July, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Jul 17, 2007 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's keep this
streak going. It's fun watching this team play. I also enjoy the mostly pleasant crowd in here during the games now. Good luck tonight Sean.

GO CUBS!!!

The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

for sure
more people seem to believe again

by NIUcubbie on Jul 17, 2007 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

According to Baseball-Reference
In 2004 (Kendall's last year w/Pirates), he had a BA of .333 in 6 games, and OBP of .407

Career, its .317 and .404 OBP.

Hmmmm.

It is July, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Jul 17, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I dunno Al
If I were a betting man, I'd say Zito's ERA will be better than Marquis' after it's all said and done.  Zito has been disapointing so far, but he's still got a lot of talent and I would be surprised to see him shave a run off of that ERA before the year is over.

Lets just hope he doesn't start pitching better tonight.

One day, the dream will come true.

by brianp88 on Jul 17, 2007 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wouldN"T be surprised
is what I meant to say.
One day, the dream will come true.

by brianp88 on Jul 17, 2007 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

zito
Loudly, many of you said the Cubs should have signed Barry Zito this past off-season. $126 million later, the Giants have six wins from him (the same as the far-less-expensive Jason Marquis)

Run Support
Barry Zito: 3.74
Jason Marquis: 5.66

% of starts with 3 or fewer runs of support
Barry Zito: 61%
Jason Marquis: 37%

Nobody who wants to be taken seriously uses wins to make comparisons between pitchers Al.

by jacob on Jul 17, 2007 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He also pointed to a high WHIP
And high BB/K ratio.  

The point is that Zito is by no means worth the money he signed for.  

Whatever the metric, Jason Marquis has been a far better bargain thus far.

by SuperContext on Jul 17, 2007 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The higher the price tag,
the greater the disappointment if that player doesn't perform. It's standard return-on-investment stuff.
"Alou backwards is Uola!"

by lostinthevines on Jul 17, 2007 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wins was the simple measure...
but Marquis outperforms Zito in ALL measures this year:

ERA:
Zito 4.90
Marquis 4.03

WHIP:
Zito 1.45
Marquis 1.32

K/BB:
Zito 66/52
Marquis 66/44

Just because they didn't score runs for him doesn't mean Zito was as good a pitcher.  There really is no defense for Zito over Marquis so far.

by SouthernCub on Jul 17, 2007 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comparing pitchers...
Guys, all the other stats, support ect mean ZIPPO if you don't WIN...PERIOD

by ItCouldBEmightBEitIS on Jul 17, 2007 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WSCR's George Offman
is saying Bonds isn't going to play again tonight, as he usually takes two days off after long plane trips. Hmph.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What a wimp.
Thats all ive gotta say...its not like we played a night game then a day game (although that is the case with tonight and tomorrows game).

by AndHart120 on Jul 17, 2007 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe
cause of the forecast, possible rain? He could break a hip or something.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Jul 17, 2007 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The whole Giants lineup
should have that fear. They don't have a clubhouse, they've got a convalescent home.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously?
Is this well-known?  That he takes 2 days off every time he takes a long plane trip?  That sounds crazy.  Or is this more to do with Bonds' sore legs?
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard that batted around
on ESPN 1000 and WSCR yesterday, but I really don't know. I don't really follw the Giants.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bonds not in lineup...
...according to ESPN 1000

by seang03 on Jul 17, 2007 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bonds vs. cubs
One of my favorite Bonds moments in the last 5 years was back in 03 when Big Baby Bonds was "miffed" first that Prior had the guts to pitch him inside and brush him back and then when Zambrano struck him out he celebrated.

Bonds gave a "these young guys will learn to respect" speech and it was just more evidence that is he is a jerk.

by Willgly on Jul 17, 2007 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What I remember
was Zambrano snaring a line drive from Bonds (I think for a 3rd out).  Z celebrated, BB fumed.

by ChipSet on Jul 17, 2007 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bonds v Cubs
Bonds has the fewest HR per at bats against the Cubs versus any other team.  Our pitchers are not intimidated by him.  NOTE:  Pitcher who holds fewest home run to AB versus crybaby Bonds all time-Kerry Wood

by ItCouldBEmightBEitIS on Jul 17, 2007 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's hoping
the adult day-care center in the first couple rows of bleachers can keep their dirty diapers on the field tonight.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding, that's such an embarrassment ..
to the real fans. Even when the Cubbies weren't playing well, and those people threw garbage on the field, I thought it was disrespectful and uncalled for and I still do.
There are 3 things in my life which I really love: God, family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.

by cubsfan4life on Jul 17, 2007 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is tonight's game in jeopardy??
Because of rain?? Haven't had a rainout or even a delay for a while...Cubs only have one "make up'' DH sked later in season (Sept I think) vs. Cards...

Really wanna see Zito vs. Cubs and how much Kendall (presuming he arrives in time) gives our batters a good/inside scouting report on how to hit the guy...looks like a junkball pitcher these days to me if no zip on fastball.

I don't think too many knowledgeable Cub fans wanted him at the price he was asking...Zambrano will be, or should be, worth more, given that he's not on downward trend like Zito was when he entered free agency.

by writerinwrigley on Jul 17, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I'm anxious to see Marshall
show up BIG tonight. I've been his biggest fan for two years now. Sux he won't get to face The Amazing Mr. Cream-and-Clear
"Alou backwards is Uola!"

by lostinthevines on Jul 17, 2007 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rain
I'm right downtown looking out my window now and the sun is shining (albiet a few clouds that look somewhat dark are also in the sky). I think there's a good chance they'll get the game in.
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Jul 17, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting article on mlb.com
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070717&content_id=2091417&vkey=news_mlb&fext=. jsp&c_id=mlb

Actually, it's not very interesting, but I was surprised to see that the Cubs pen has the best runners stranded percentage (81.2%) in all of the land.  With the early season struggles, I would not have expected the Cubs to be in the top half of that category.

"Baseball is like Church. Many Attend; Few Understand." - Leo Durocher

by JD McCubbie on Jul 17, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's a huge reason why ...
we've gone 16 out of 20, IMHO.  Shows you how solid as nails the pen has been over the past month or so considering the struggles from early in the season, as you note.
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To be fair
A lot of those guys the relievers stranded were put on base by other relievers.
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Jul 17, 2007 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weurtz
Is only major league reliever to not allow an inherited runner to score this year

by ItCouldBEmightBEitIS on Jul 17, 2007 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

KISS OF DEATH
Thanks.
1-RUN GAMES = 12-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 24-21 | updated on 7/16

by SackMan on Jul 17, 2007 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do remember
him walking in the winning run against the Mets.  I guess all those runners were his.

by cubsbak on Jul 17, 2007 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall on WSCR right now!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So - how happy is he?
Eric Karros, 2003 happy?

by JohnM on Jul 17, 2007 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He
had a no trade clasue and said as soon as beane told him the trade was to the cubs, he said "no problem." says wrigley's his favorite place to play, he loves the park and the fans. happy to be here, feels recharged, and he's "fired up." pretty standard fare, actually, but i get the feeling he's really excited.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall good fit for Cubs
I trust JH with this one, and really a no-brainer.
Gotta have SOMETHING offensively from that position.  Also note how great he handled those
pitchers in Oakland.  Numerous comments from
their top pitchers of how great a loss he will be.
Us Cub fans also need to have some patience with
Kendall, no calling for his head after one game
of trouble

by ItCouldBEmightBEitIS on Jul 17, 2007 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone know...
What Kendall's number will be??
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He wanted to be
18, but apparently Quade wears that number. I read somewhere (maybe here) that traditionally a coach gives up his number to a player.
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Jul 17, 2007 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

some thoughts on Bowen & Kendall
When Hill suddenly blew up in San Diego coincidentally the Cubs got Bowen, did he transfer information about Hill possibly tipping pitches?

Now Cubs get Kendall the day that the Cubs play Zito...more inside information?

Milw-09-24-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Jul 17, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Excellent point
If there's anyone who knows Zito's pitching style, routines, and >ahem< weaknesses....it would be Kendall.
Go Riverhawks!

by Neifi Puppy on Jul 17, 2007 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have 7+ years of game film on Zito
I don't think he's gonna be that much of a mystery
1-RUN GAMES = 12-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 24-21 | updated on 7/16

by SackMan on Jul 17, 2007 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bowen
said that Hill wasn't tipping pitches--the Padres were pounding him straight.

by Josh77 on Jul 17, 2007 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well... Bowen is such a piss poor hitter
That maybe he was the only one who couldn't figure it out.
1-RUN GAMES = 12-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 24-21 | updated on 7/16

by SackMan on Jul 17, 2007 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd imagine
that facing Rich Hill might go something like this:

"Hmm, I think he might throw me a curve ball."

"Hey, he's going to throw the curve here"

"Just watch out for the Uncle Charley."

So they might just have been ready for it.

by Josh77 on Jul 17, 2007 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time for the D-Backs to do us a favor!
Take this series from the Brewers already!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2007 4:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't
get your hopes up. The Brewers are the superior team, in my book, and playing at home too.
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Jul 17, 2007 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Cubs!
That is all.
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 4:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

COOOMMMMEEEE ONNNNNNN
CCCCCUUUUUUBBBBBBIIIIIIIIEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!
Well Patrick gosh darn it Ron?!?! No wait Im Pat. Where are my legs????? -- yeah im a prick

by Jarrod misses Barrett on Jul 17, 2007 4:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-backs have hit a skid
They were hangin with LAD and Pods, but now about 2-3 GB...about the same record as Cubs 4-5 over .500....w/o anything from Randy Johnson I see them as about a .500 team, but haven't studied their lineup that closely.

I know their farm system is supposedly stocked, but not sure how many are producing at ML level besides their SS Drew.

I don't think they have the pitching depth of LA or SD, best in NL.

by writerinwrigley on Jul 17, 2007 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dbacks
The Cubs have a miserable record against this team since they've come into the league.  They just seem to play us tough regardless of who's on which team ect.  Really wish we didn't have to face Webb in game 1 of series.  He just kills us, and unbeaten in his career against Cubs.

by ItCouldBEmightBEitIS on Jul 17, 2007 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep
I lived in AZ for about 6 years and the cubs went 0 for 6 in games I saw at the BOB.  Sexon's 5000ft home run was paritcularly vomit inducing.
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 17, 2007 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to be in a meeting
That starts at 7:00. It's going to take awhile and my Blackberry won't get a signal. I won't know what's going on at all.

Grrr...

phat

by phatass on Jul 17, 2007 5:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Roster?
Our roster still had 26 players... what gives?
"Winning is the greatest marketing idea of all time." --Cubs President John McDonough

by cubbieblue on Jul 17, 2007 5:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Roster
I'd think Soto goes back to Iowa - Cubs out of options with K Hill

by ItCouldBEmightBEitIS on Jul 17, 2007 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto just got sent down
according to AP
When the game's in doubt, we need some Marmol-Aid

by ABQ Cubs Fan on Jul 17, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bonds not in lineup
that's what I'm hearing
Hey Chicago Waddya Say? The Cubs are gunna win today!- Steve Goodman

by aduck6992 on Jul 17, 2007 5:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Slightly Off Topic,
but still of interest I'm sure.  It looks like Wood had his second rehab outing with AZL Cubs.  After pitching well Saturday he didn't do quite as fantastic today.  Looks as though he started the game and pitched for one inning, giving up one ER on 2 hits with no walks and a strikeout.
Hopefully he'll be able to come back for another outing and be a bit better.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Jul 17, 2007 5:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wondering how he is
feeling a couple days after these starts? Any reports on stiffness, tightness, etc.?

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 17, 2007 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...
Although he started, he did only pitch one inning.  He is being rehabbed as a reliever.  As for stiffness and other post pitching ailments, I'm not sure.  Anything I've seen is from box scores only.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Jul 17, 2007 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He said
he felt fine after the first outing.  He hasn't thrown more than 15 pitches in an outing yet though.

by Josh77 on Jul 17, 2007 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the update.
I know he always pitches well on rest. It's couple days after that I am always afraid of. Hopefully the move to the bullpen will be what he needs and he can come back and contribute.
An affective KW in the bullpen is just as good as going out and trading for a Gagne or other set up men.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 17, 2007 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's a report
on it on The Cub Reporter by someone who saw it.  It was actually a lot better than it sounds.  The double was solid, but the RBI was a broken bat bloop single.

14 pitches.  Nine strikes, five balls.  Four of the five balls were on breaking pitches.

Wood was having trouble locating his curve, which isn't uncommon for someone just off a long injury.  The rest of it was quite promising.

by Josh77 on Jul 17, 2007 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks
As I said, all I had found was the box score, but I appreciate the clarification!
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Jul 17, 2007 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineups?
Anyone have them?

by gocubs40 on Jul 17, 2007 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know if they've been announced yet?
Hey Chicago Waddya Say? The Cubs are gunna win today!- Steve Goodman

by aduck6992 on Jul 17, 2007 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theriot is leading off
ESPN 1000 say Theriot will lead off.  Soriano will bat 5th.
No word on Kendell yet.

by gocubs40 on Jul 17, 2007 5:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GO CUBS GO!! GO CUBS GO!!!
Interesting to see how Kendall fits in. Hopefully he handles Marshall well. Anything offensively will be icing on the cake in the first game as far as I am concerned.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 17, 2007 5:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LINEUPS:

Theriot
Fontenot
Lee
Ramirez
Soriano
DeRosa
Kendall
Pagan

by gocubs40 on Jul 17, 2007 5:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineup
Same winning line-up that we had versus Rodriguez the other day - but with Kendall in now

by ItCouldBEmightBEitIS on Jul 17, 2007 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tonights Line-ups
Giants

D. Roberts cf
O. Vizquel ss
R. Winn rf
R. Durham 2b
B. Molina c
R. Aurilia 1b
P. Feliz 3b
K. Frandsen lf
B. Zito p

Cubs

R. Theriot ss
M. Fontenot 2b
D. Lee 1b
A. Ramirez 3b
A. Soriano lf
M. DeRosa rf
J. Kendall c
A. Pagan cf
S. Marshall p

"Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?"

by Jettero2112 on Jul 17, 2007 6:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alfonso
It would be great to see Soriano have a good game in the #5 hole. I think he's about 5 for 35 when not batting leadoff. A couple of hits will help him rebuild his RBI-guy confidence.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Jul 17, 2007 6:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
He can hit home runs with people on instead of the solo shots he mostly hits.

by vegascubsfan on Jul 17, 2007 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

his last HR was a 3-run shot
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know
key word = mostly

by vegascubsfan on Jul 17, 2007 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't trying to prove you wrong
I was just saying.  Maybe this trend will continue but who knows
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe
14 of 16 hr's are solo shots...I would say that qualifies as mostly
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 17, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

soto
back down to minors

by china423 on Jul 17, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who
gets called up?
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no one
we had 26 guys on the roster

by china423 on Jul 17, 2007 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nobody
Petrick replaced Bowen yesterday. Kendall replaces Soto today.

by JohnM on Jul 17, 2007 6:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
way to go, dumb comment
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 6:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh
Lou just called the ivy the ivory, just like Juan Pierre used to do.

by JohnM on Jul 17, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marlins
barely get out of inning without letting Cards score

0-0

Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

For those interested...
the game is on MLB Extra Innings for free as part of a week-long promotion.
MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Jul 17, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was promised stubble!
He has a Van Dyke instead. I'm disappointed in this trade now. Somebody shave him - but not TOO close!
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice
Kendall waived a no-trade clause to OK the deal.  He sounds really excited.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jul 17, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game time Lets Go Cubs!!!
Lets get to Zito early and score some runs, just in case the rain comes early.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Report from Dallas Morning News:
JJ, Veal, Mateo, Guzman for Lofton, Gagne.

I think they are dreaming.

Check it out:

http://imagesource.art.com/images/-/George-W-Bush---And-Dick-Cheney-Magnet-C11750820.jpeg

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sick individual
n/t
"Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?"

by Jettero2112 on Jul 17, 2007 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks!
extra innings free!  this is amazing.  i have to go back to work tonight, but i have a feeling i'll be late . . .

by Mr Snrub on Jul 17, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok that's cheap.
Just leaving Kendall's batting aveerage blank? Wow.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats becasue
when a player switches leagues, the stats from the old league do not follow him for "current stats" purposes.  SO he has no batting average in the NL as of yet.

Kasey

by kaseyi on Jul 17, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the way Riot!
A Riot to start the Riot game!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TheRiot!!!
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SAFE!!!
1-0 THE RIOT!!!!!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WooHoo!!!! 1-0
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hope so
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

These two are pure energy...
I love the way the make things happen. I know, I know, an error, but great baserunning.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 17, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yep
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs lead
nice base running. Good jod by the ots
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall/Zito Connection
I haven't had a chance to read all 108 zillion posts yet, but has anyone yet commented on the irony of Kendall facing Zito, given their long A's history?
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 17, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not one to cheer an injury
but WAHOOO!!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that wahoo was inspired by Sue
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im listening to Pat and Ron
for the first time this year. Man I missed these guys. Smiling just listening to em.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently...
...Bonds didn't even take batting practice today. So, yeah, we may not even see him this series. And wouldn't that be a shame.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets go Kendall
Im call a HR for JK
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And this is why guys want to come here...
...first at-bat in his new uniform, and he gets a standing ovation. As a fanbase we have our flaws, sure -- but there's nobody quite like us.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That
was nice to see.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...
...and getting a key hit or so tonight would go a long way toward keeping up the warm welcome. I've noticed that first impressions go a long way with Cubs fans - witness Jacque Jones last year versus Theriot this year. Now, I know there are other factors, but if guys show they can produce out the gate they tend to get a longer leash from the fans when they slump.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only Cubs Fans
would give .229 hitter a standing O. We know what he means to this ballclub and what he is capable of. Cubs fans deserve a standing O of their own
When the game's in doubt, we need some Marmol-Aid

by ABQ Cubs Fan on Jul 17, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you still pissed
that they sent your Boyfriend to San Diego?

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think his statement was a positive reaction
saying that Cubs fans know he is a positive for this team dispite the fact that he is hitting .229
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would be in your best interest
and everyones best interest to ignore Durden.

by GoCubbies34 on Jul 17, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry GO CUBS

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No problem
I did mean that the ovation was great. Cubs fans have the ability to look past numbers and see the true value of a player. We all know despite Kendall's sorry stats, he is an upgrade over every other catcher we've had this year. If can handle the staff and get on base, he can be a major part of a special team.
When the game's in doubt, we need some Marmol-Aid

by ABQ Cubs Fan on Jul 18, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall gets a standing ovation!
n/t
"Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?"

by Jettero2112 on Jul 17, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but it wasn't quite
as overwhelming as, say, Nomar's.

by JohnM on Jul 17, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

But if Jacque had gone...
...to the Marlins, do you think he'd get an ovation? Not even asking if people would stand, just clap.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are there even people in the stands to clap
at the Marlins games?  Considering they won not too long ago, you'd think they would put some fans in the seats.  I guess it is the heat.  Who would want to go to a baseball game when there is South Beach.

by GoCubbies34 on Jul 17, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

an integral part of an ovation
is people being in the seats.  And I don't think that the Marlins qualify
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marshall doing a good job so far
Looks like the rest help them out. They have to stay strong to the end of the season.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-1 Arizona
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Zito is
pitching well.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did You See That Blond in the Blue Tube Top
That had to be her brother next to her.  Either that or he is super rich.

by garyscottrules on Jul 17, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Sean...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

uh-oh
Come on Sean.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

One down
Two to go...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SF is a really bad team
esp. w/o Bonds in the lineup and fading fast...

The Chi media loves the former Cubs PR guy Ned Coletti running things out there, but boy, wonder what he was thinking of in constructing this roster/lineup?

Durham, Vizquel, Bonds, etc...I know Hendry has his detractors here but he does not go for so many old guys, thank gawd!! I like the youth infusion this year as much as anything!!

by writerinwrigley on Jul 17, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit!!!
Kendall, you bastard!!!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At least he's hitting...
Oh. Right.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now, now
It's polite to give him at least 2 at bats before bringing that up.... :)
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

poop
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was not a really tough bounce
kendall should have made that play

by cubsnlinux on Jul 17, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tough bounce
but at $13 mil/yr you should make that play.  
Go Riverhawks!

by Neifi Puppy on Jul 17, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

at least
the Cubs aren't paying him 13Mil/year

by vegascubsfan on Jul 17, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramirez
Has a golden glove!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3-0 Fla
can't imagine anyone here too concerned with Cards tho...they have us and Milw next week I'd call it make-or-break for their season...in July!!

Even if they were to sweep all 6 they'd still be just about .500.

Likely to finish among worst-ever post-World Series teams record-wise...75 wins at best.

by writerinwrigley on Jul 17, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shit
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

scroll up
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marshall is not fooling anyone...
The weak SF lineup is hitting Marshall hard

by cubsnlinux on Jul 17, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

His fastball is at 85MPH
That never get MLBers out.

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

shit how did this happen??
2 runs for jints?

by writerinwrigley on Jul 17, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank goodness
The Giants pitchers don't bat like ours.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That could
have been real ugly. Whew!
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scared?
Of what? Giving up the lead? We did that already.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see your point
but down 1 is better the 3 or 4

by NIUcubbie on Jul 17, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Len and Bob
The Giants fell right into our trap!  Right where we want 'em!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Darnit DeRosa
Couldn't you of hit that about 20 feet either direction??
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pitchers like zito really give us problems
soft-tossing lefties have been giving us fits all season

by bennyha on Jul 17, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

True...but
though he is struggling this year, Zito is a level above all those soft tossing lefties.

by cubsnlinux on Jul 17, 2007 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Sean.
You need a good quick inning here.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and worse..
Brewers losing...
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They are far from loosing..
its only the 4th inning and are just down by a run like we are

by cubsnlinux on Jul 17, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's worse?
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe he means...
...it's impossible for the Cubs to gain ground if the Brewers don't lose.

When they are losing, it behooves the Cubs to take advantage.

by NTNgod on Jul 17, 2007 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bingo
you want them to lose, but it hurts because the Cubs aren't winning
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gee Whiz.....
are we gonna score some more runs tonight or is Zito gonna slam the door shut on us?

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think we will
Haven't seen Zito pitch this year so far but tonight he is looking close to his vintage self.

by cubsnlinux on Jul 17, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else watching these games....
like it's late August? Tense and nervously watching the Brewers score....waiting for our comeback...

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way too early
to be nervous. Try to enjoy this. You don't think there will be both bad and good stretches? As Len said, this is game #92.

We are close, and need to keep it close, but losses are going to come. I believe this team can now avoid the loooong streaks that can place them further back.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 17, 2007 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marshall and Hill are consistently
falling behind hitters...Is this lack of focus or inability to locate that below average fast ball?

by cubsnlinux on Jul 17, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay...
...Petrick is warming up.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets get some runs!!
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who thinks...
we need another bat? I'm enjoying our hot streak as much as anyone, but I don't know if we can be serious contenders counting on bit players and A-Ram to keep coming through. It seems our offense is barely sliding by lately.
MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Jul 17, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Zito's curve is filthy tonight..
That strike 3 curve ball on Marshall is awesome

by cubsnlinux on Jul 17, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugggghhhh....methinks our streak is in...
jeopardy and some schmo like Tony Graffanino will win it for the Brewers.....grrrrr.....

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was weak
I guess they like those late inning comebacks.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Vargas got a hit!!
they have to be doing something in that clubhouse!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3-2 MIL
Hart sac fly

by NTNgod on Jul 17, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Milwaukee....
 
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marshall is getting outs
If we lose tonight it would be a tough loss for him and the Cubs

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Quality Start
Marshall gave us what we needed, the bats need to wake up now.

by astroview on Jul 17, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is the inning or we are going to have get
lucky against the Bull Pen.

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone should search that cluhouse
they have to be doing something in the Brewers clubhouse...
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Brewers are setting up for
a late season choke job. They are terrible on the road, that is when we will make up ground and pass them.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fontenot
has really been struggling lately..a lot of strikeouts and bad swings his last few weeks

by bennyha on Jul 17, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This Fontenot magic might be over.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

everyone
said that about theriot too when he was in a slump

by tizzle on Jul 17, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee!!
is hot!!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BUH BYE!!! D-LEE!!!
TIE GAME!!!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-LEE 2-2
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeehaw!
DLEE goes yard.  Tie game!
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 17, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DLEE!!!
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

RAMIREZ ON!!!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Three games
Two big Homers for DLEE.

I hope we get him back.

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ALRIIITE DLEE
BIG HOMER! all tied up

by bennyha on Jul 17, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano needs
to get a hit here.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cards lose
yay!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ouch...
...Zito curve.
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano whiffs at the changeup.....
ugggghhhhh.....come on DeRosa (double?)

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crap
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

god...
DeRosa hits it deep again...but not gone..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK Carlos
work your magic.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

where was that last pitch to Roberts?
come on ump
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who's the guy behind the plate
off to the right - flashing a light, mirror or something while Marmol is pitching?!
'07 Postseason: Bears, Bulls... Cubs?

by stelmodad on Jul 17, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit
those walks tend to come back and kill you

by bennyha on Jul 17, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yahoooo
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Marmol...
...you complete me.
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright! Let me hear ya!
And a one... a two... a three...

Take me out to the ballgame
Take me out to the crowd
Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack
I don't care if I ever get back
For it's root, root, root for the CUBBIES
If they don't win, it's a shame
For it's 1, 2, 3 strikes you're out
At the old Ball Game!

COME ON CHICAGO!!!   LETS GET SOME RUNS!!!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I miss Harry

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you know that Zito and Kendall were
teammates last year?

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I've been away for a bit
WTF is going on? Has Zito been that good?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn
that guitar is pretty sweet, I'd love to have that hanging on my wall.
"...something good has to happen here, you got a catcher at first base and you got a catcher at the plate." -Bob Brenly 9th inning 6/25/07

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 17, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It is neat.
Some lucky person will be taking it home tonight.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is
this loser in the booth?

by Itchy on Jul 17, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Frank Oral...
...lead singer of Poi Dog Pondering.

And I agree -- the interview was horrible. That guy is the softest spoken rock star I've ever seen.

Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol not setting up in the 8th?
Very early for Marmol it seems.  But then again he did face their best hitters.

I'm also surprised to see Zito in still, I guess they are trying to rest the bullpen as much as they can.

Also the 7th inning interview was horrible.  I couldn't hear the guy even.

by astroview on Jul 17, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

len and Bob couldn't get
that guy out of the booth fast enough.....I think the first time they every said goodbye to the 7th inning stretch conductor before the half inning was over!

by LuisSalazar on Jul 17, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They should have interviewed...
...one of the monsters from "The Hills Have Eyes 2."
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Those ads
creep me out.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too!
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brew-slobs about to pull way ahead....Gwynn...
singles and ugly Craig Counsell doubles no out

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases loaded for Braun w/ 1 out
This could be the ballgame, even if it is only the sixth inning.

by NTNgod on Jul 17, 2007 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall's defense

Hasn't been too impressive today. We'll see how it goes as the season progresses. It is his first game here so we'll see how it goes.

by astroview on Jul 17, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was
not good. Not a good way to start off with your new team.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

0-3 with two botched plays and a wild pitch...
...doesn't contradict the veteran intangibleness he brings to this ballclub.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tough debut for Kendall
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man...should Kendall have caught that.....
foul? And now we are in hot wa wa again

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah
it was right behind the plate and he couldnt see it i guess. that ball gets caught by an mlb catcher 4999 out of 5000 times

by bennyha on Jul 17, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

god damnit i knew they would get a hit off that
and he will probably come across to score this inning. jesus

by bennyha on Jul 17, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How is that not an E-2?
Seriously?  It's a scorer decision, right?
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 17, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What happened?
I hear all of this moaning about Kendall, but I don't know what ha ha happened

by MrFurious on Jul 17, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

can we talk about lou's decision making here
marmol had very little control in the 7th, why not use the PH in the 7th and at least try for a long ball and bring in someone else in the 8th.......

by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 17, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bad feeling
1 out, man on second..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is true...
and now he will probably throw about 40 some odd pitches, thus rendering him unusable for a while.

by MrFurious on Jul 17, 2007 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol looks a little tired .....
not his usual electric self.  Maybe Lou needs to get him outta there.

by Basman on Jul 17, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol is looking erratic.

Man this game is tense, it's killing me, a pitching duel tonight.

by astroview on Jul 17, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oh shit Bonds!!
I don't care bean him in the knee cap
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I care.
I want to win this ballgame.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait! Lemme get my camera!!!
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bonds coming up.....may be good for us....
especially since he is all swelled up.....

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BAROOOIDSSSS!
I really hate this dude!
"...something good has to happen here, you got a catcher at first base and you got a catcher at the plate." -Bob Brenly 9th inning 6/25/07

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 17, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright..Its
Will OhMan Vs Barry Bonds

and thats Scary

by cubsnlinux on Jul 17, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Clearly you bring out...
...your second-worst reliever to face the greatest hitter of our day.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just don't give stupid ESPN a highlight....
for tonight before they show that stupid "Who is Now?" crap.....

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Barry to the plate...
here we go!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If there will be a bad turning point in the season
this will be it.  He should have left Marmol in there...  During this slump of Barry's, he would never be able to catch up to Carlos...
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jul 17, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't agree..
Whatever happens..Marmol was very erratic

by cubsnlinux on Jul 17, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

love the boos
isn't it wonderful to see/hear our cohorts at Wrigley booing so loudly?

by This is our year on Jul 17, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's not get carried away...geez...
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where's your oversized rubber syringe
When you need it?
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Finally,
we have an opportunity to discuss the heavily armored one.  Steroids or not, hitters shouldn't be allowed to wear a freakin' suit of armor.  He isn't questing for the holy grail up there is he?

by MrFurious on Jul 17, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Depends on who you ask.
n/t
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohman aim for the knees!
 
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

perhaps he seeks
a sorcerer called...Tim?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or perhaps a rabbit
with nasty big pointy teeth
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey!
Hey lets boo Bonds then take a picture of him!!!
I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jul 17, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Any questions?
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Ohman
Strike his ass out.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what you do to him
get him inside, back him off and he'll stare at the backdoor stuff.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ump
please get glasses??
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently,
Barry has his own strike zone...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

full count...naturally
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LINED OUT!!!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how close..
were those last two pitches?

by MrFurious on Jul 17, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thisclose
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of them...
...was so close I don't even know how to describe it, except with the words "strike three."
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHA!!!!
Yeah, not on our watch, Barry!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a strikeout...
...but I'll take it. Right into Soriano's glove.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha .... enjoy your stupid highlight ESPN....
probably have 30 minutes of coverage of the fly out.....

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they will analyze each pitch
and decipher why the Cubs were tampering balls and how Barry Bonds should have hit that out but didn't. Then they will bring in Dusty Baker and Joe Morgan so that they can get their hard ones for Barry..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL
"Barry Sucks! Barry Sucks!"
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice
one more out.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brew Crew
Strand all of their runners.   Hoo Haa!!

by MrFurious on Jul 17, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Zito's out...finally
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew...D-Backs do not give up a run.....
after letting the Brew-slobs load it up with one out.....

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's too bad our bleacher bums
Couldn't get a sign organized like Philly.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ohman's coming down...
...off a massive adrenalin rush.
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Guillermo eh?
I guess that Willy doesn't want a piece of him...

by MrFurious on Jul 17, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Oh Man!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Will Ohman...
...just faced down Barry Freakin' Bonds in a close situation, and they probably showed it live on ESPN, with the crowd standing and pretty much as loud as I've heard it, flashbulbs going off all around him... yeah, easy to settle down after that.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ohman please stop pitching
you suck
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh
I hate this.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Freakin' Dave Roberts
He's a weak girly man.  Make him miss already.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 17, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Guillermo wouldnt bite
Threw him some stuff low, didnt bite, so pitched around. Only option. Not going to give in. There are two outs, not one, so the runner on third might as well be on second. Doesnt matter, gonna score no matter what.

by louslovechild on Jul 17, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ohman you worthless piece of shit
throw a strike damnit!!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate full counts
In pressure cookers
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck you Ohman
 
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shit
Get him out of there.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

can you believe that???
looks like the Cubs of April and May...

by This is our year on Jul 17, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

w.t.f.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We're screwed...
how the hell do you walk two straight dudes when it matters most.  GAWD!!!!

by MrFurious on Jul 17, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pineilla blew this inning
marmol should've been PH for

a fresh righty should've come in

ohman shouldnt have been left in to face the RH

just terrible managing

by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 17, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure
why he always seems to stretch out Marmol. He clearly couldn't throw his fastball for strikes.
"...something good has to happen here, you got a catcher at first base and you got a catcher at the plate." -Bob Brenly 9th inning 6/25/07

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 17, 2007 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?
He went with the best. You dont throw Marmol out there for 1/3 of an inning. You just dont. He batted because there were two outs and it didnt matter. Should Ohman have faced Guillermo? NO! Should Wuertz gotten us out of that earlier with the pinch hitter? YES! But Marmol has to go out there for the 8th.

by louslovechild on Jul 17, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

absolutely not
marmol threw a full inning

and had NO CONTROL

that's an automatic sign that you pull him after the 1 inning

by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 17, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

absolutely not
marmol threw a full inning

and had NO CONTROL

that's an automatic sign that you pull him after the 1 inning

by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 17, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ohman its called a strike zone
thats what you get paid to hit...
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

One! F*ing! Strike!
On a pitchers count!

Oh, Man!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The inning should have been
over with Bonds' line out. Extra outs, even a bad team will eventually take advantage.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 17, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good god
how hard is it to throw a damn strike?  

by jtlight on Jul 17, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

as hard as it is for
a catcher to catch a pop-up
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

AGREE
this is on our ass clown catcher. god damnit catch the damn ball

by bennyha on Jul 17, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was just not good pitching.....
if you have to lard-o throw it down the middle and let him hit it......do we have to keep this loser?

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

will bleepin ohman
disgusting

by Aaron on Jul 17, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shoulda gone to Wuertz after the Bonds AB
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And THAT is why I HATE Will Ohman
I've spoken before of my irrational hatred of Ohman. He's kept my hatred at bay for a few weeks now. But the man just can NOT go more than 2 or 3 batters without issuing a walk. I swear I want to punch him in the neck when I see his face on tv.

by scotteboy on Jul 17, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ohman...
...didn't get the memo about the Cubs playing like a winning team.  He thought this was the pre-June Cubs.

by thing85 on Jul 17, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it's dave freaking roberts
throw it down the middle and dare him to hit it

by Aaron on Jul 17, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh No Man!!
He is slightly better than Eyre.  Speaking of...where is he right now?  Why doesn't Lou slap him in there as well?  He should have brought in a righty to face Guillermo.  He should have known what happens to a pitcher's emotions after facing Barry in that earlier situation.  Primed for disaster.  DAMN...

by MrFurious on Jul 17, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what the hell is going on!!
Wuertz, stop taking tips from Ohman!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wuertz what the fuck are you doing!!!
its called hustling and throwing out the fucking batter!!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

To Be Fair
Lee wasn't on the bag when he fielded that ball.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 17, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, there goes the momentum
We've been cooking for weeks...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it too early...
...to question how good Kendall is in handling pitchers anymore?

Just checking.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes.
only one game. ohman's gotta throw strikes.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not good.
but this team has come back from waaaaay worse, against much better teams the Geriatric Giants.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hard to believe Kendall caused this
I wouldn't be that hard on the pen, they've done a great job recently.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 17, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YUCK!!!
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 17, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and now that ump calls that pitch a strike!!
didn't he call that balls the entire night for the Cubs until then??
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We have two more at bats. Calm down.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Jul 17, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly!
and it's not like the Giants have the most fearsome 'pen in the league. Zito's out of the game and the Cubs offense can turn this game around in heartbeat!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I haven't even heard of their closer...
...and I play fantasy baseball. Wow.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who is their closer?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hennessy, he only has like 5 saves all year
(also play FLB and he is on a few of my teams)
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do you suppose...
...Hennessy orders when he goes to a bar?
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol...
he's probably cocky bastard and says, "can I get a me".  
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bullpen regressing to "normal"
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Deflating loss here.....
3 walks and a hit after a foul should have been caught....not pretty.....have to bounce back tomorrow......that was more like the April Cubs...

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Get'em back Cubbies !!
Let's see if we got a little mojo left.

by Basman on Jul 17, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If we come back and win...
I will turn over a new leaf and start thinking positive. Promise.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey boss
We have done this two consecutive games.

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on boys
We have 6 outs to get two runs against a very bad team.

We can do it!

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

one game
does not a meltdown make...however I have always thought Ohman and Eyre would be should be holding signs that say "eat more Chikin"
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 17, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Cubs..
pull a Rockies win...
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK so now they should just call the game ...
wtf team have you guys been watching ... they have been resilient .... let's see what they can dowith their at bats before we write them off.

by Basman on Jul 17, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to put this one on...
Kendall or Lou BUT OhMAN cannot walk back to back batters like that.

Having said that, Marmol probably shouldn't have been out there to begin the inning.

by Rogue 52 on Jul 17, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The game's not over
Even if the Cubs lose -- and the Brewers win -- c'mon people -- it's not September 15th.
Tomorrow would be game 93.

And we know how hard it is to sweep a 4-game series. So, you win the next 2.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 17, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Goodbye Cruel World!!!
I don't care that we still have six outs left. It's over: this game, the season, my life!! [/snark]

by michaelb on Jul 17, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!
This sure is ugly, but we can come back... 2 runs in 2 innings???  We've done it before, come on now....  Im not saying it will happen but find the real cubs fan inside of you and BELIEVE...
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jul 17, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Ohman
ate the real cubsfan inside many of us
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 17, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Ohman
ate the real cubsfan inside many of us
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 17, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you need...
to read my sig.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2007 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on, Fonty!
get on base, ya little wee man!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe the Giants bullpen...
can walk 3 batters and give up a 75ft "hit".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sunny patrol is in control ...
anguish will not be tolerated.  Sunny patrol will find you!
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Need a big Zambo performance....
tomorrow to get us right back on track.....this game is only deflating in that we rallied and then some dumb crap caused us to fall behind....

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OHMAN
I can remember him walking in the losing run a couple times this season. Or am I mistaken?
I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jul 17, 2007 9:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

his ERA is a whole lot better
than it should be. I think he has walked in alot of runs that were not charged to him..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His ERA is irrelevant
He averages almost 5BB per 9IP. That is unacceptable for a guy whose only job is to get out lefties.

by scotteboy on Jul 17, 2007 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugly inning
for the cubs hitters...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap!!!
We've come back from worse, plus, guess what, we aren't going to win every single freaking game.  So what, we are losing, that does not mean we are 'regressing' or is it 'deflating'...it's a possible loss, that's all it is so far.  

Kendall has a rough first day on the job, that's never happened to anyone in history.  He's barely worked anybody on the staff, his nerves are running high, and he's excited to be a Cub.  

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

tough loss though
because we lose a game in the standings
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unbelievable
you have us losing a game in the standings already & NEITHER GAME IS OVER !!  

by Basman on Jul 17, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly...
...it was a rough inning. Even good teams have those. Kendall is in a new park working with multiple new pitchers. Ohman probably got overjuiced (pun intended) pitching to Bonds and lost his control.

I realize it sounds like I'm making excuses, but I'm just tryin' to say...those guys on the field are human beings. Shit happens. This team still hung in there pretty well against Barry Zito's better stuff.

Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why does everyone go ballistic....
when someone vents....I realize it isn't technically over and its just one game....but it was a yucky way to give up 2 runs....so some people vent and then the happy gang has to shove sunshine up your butt...

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly ...
if you can't blow it out here, where can you blow it out?
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well you can't on the dog
apparentely Michael Vick is introuble for that
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

touche
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because some of us Cubs fans
Are sick of the ledge-jumping when there's absolutely no reason to do so.

And it's not the "happy gang." It's called "realism." Teams do give up runs in "yucky" ways from time to time. Heck, the Cubs might have even scored one or two that way themselves recently.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 17, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know about you
but winning 16 of 20 games puts me in a good mood and it blows reading people start berrating the Cubs because of a bad inning.  

Christ, yes, I am a member of the "Sunny Patrol" because I'd rather be upbeat because I love the Cubs and they are playing great baseball lately than have to read a bunch of curmudgeons who are ready to jump ship and call our catcher an "ass clown" or what ever because of a bad freaking inning>

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you
on this.
The recipe for success needs a little Marmol-ade.

by sue369 on Jul 18, 2007 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You hit the nail...
right into the coffin my friend.

It's not that we're losing a game, it HOW we're losing the game. Your bullpen should be able to THROW STRIKES when it counts, especially when...oh I don't know...the bases are loaded?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2007 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We can't have every break ....
go our way over an extended period of over 20 games.  There are going to be some tough losses & we have to see how this team responds.... but we still have 3 outs to go.

by Basman on Jul 17, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If the Cubs do lose
it will be interesting to see how Lou and this young team respond to what would be a pretty sloppily played loss.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

D-backs w/ guy on 2nd no one out in 8th
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1st and 2nd, 1-out for D-backs
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHERE WAS THAT STRIKE CALL???
When we needed it last inning??

by Rogue 52 on Jul 17, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Guzman HIT a batter in the foot
in extras in LA with the bases loaded....is that what you are thinking of?

5-27, I was at that game -- just found the card.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 17, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OMFG ...
I thought I was the only dork who kept all his scorecards.  Well done.
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Error
Marmol hit Juan Pierre, not Guzman

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 17, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike Fontenot...
...is hitting .142 on the month with no walks or extra base hits, making his OPS an astounding .284 on the month. And as fond as I am of Mark DeRosa, his offensive production looks great from second base but not so good in right field. Am I the only person who considers this an area of concern at this point?
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the hole in RF
is what's creating the problem at second base. Fill RF and 2B is fine. Fontenot's not the problem, the lack of a dependable, everyday RF is.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I concur...
...if you move DeRosa back to second and have a reasonable right fielder, we're fine. And if you can get a better shortstop than Izturis so that Theriot can cover second, you're doing ok. But Fontenot at second is what's worrisome to me right now.

Also, and this is a wild overreaction to a small sample size and I know this, but I want the Soriano batting fifth experiment to end, please.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.
Sori in the 5 hole looks like different Sori. he doesn't see fastballs in that spot, just junk and changeups.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've noticed Fontenot's decline as well...
...DeRosa still seems to be hitting the ball hard, though.
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are not alone.
I am deeply concerned about the same situation.  Hendry's got to make a move for a solid RF - preferably RH.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 17, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perfect Petrick...I like that kid!
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BLOOP AND A BLAST
I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jul 17, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bottom of the 9th!
Let's get some runs and go home.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"Sunshine Gang?"
So, therefore, you have to be the "manic-depressive gang."

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 17, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You can be either ...
we all brothers and sisters here.  
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano please...
hit one out!! Please!!! PROVE ME WRONG!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

over the head and through the woods!
Soriano, make us respect you in the 5-spot!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori Time!
Get it done.  En fuego time.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 17, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go
Alf it's time to earn those duckets!
"...something good has to happen here, you got a catcher at first base and you got a catcher at the plate." -Bob Brenly 9th inning 6/25/07

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 17, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey Ojeda is a D-Back!
who would have thought?
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit fonz
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Al- With all this scoreboard watching,
I think you should start putting Milwaukee's Gameday Link on the Game Threads...
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jul 17, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

blurg
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-backs got bases juiced ...
2 down
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Things might be setting up for Kendall
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 17, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRo is Due
He's been hitting it hard tonight.  Time to hit it towards the 368 sign this time.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 17, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

THERES THE CORNER
I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jul 17, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

at the risk of being negative
soriano continues to disappoint w/ RISP
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 17, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall removed for pinch hitter Ward
come on Ward!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

interesting move by Lou
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is what Ward Gets Paid to do.
Let's have some success here.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 17, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon DWARD
Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-backs strike out .. three down, no runs in ...
DAMN
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry guys
Tonight wasn't our night
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

meh...
bad loss, gotta get them tomorrow
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So has this experimental lineup ....
against lefties been a success or do we need to give it more time? Not exactly electric is it? We may need a bat still....

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

played like turds today
bring it tomorrow cubs
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 17, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, it'll be interesting
to see what lou does in reaction to a pretty sloppily played game. i hope this si the end of soriano as a fifth place hitter. he doesn't gt fastballs in that spot, just breaking balls and changeups. no protection for him down there.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 17, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomorrow is
another day.

With Z and Lilly pitching the next two days, I think there's reason for optimism.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 17, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a game that Marshall
deserved to win tonight

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 17, 2007 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He pitched very well
That's a good sign.

The bullpen wasn't all that solid tonight, but they'd been chalk for a while, so they were due for a bad one.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 17, 2007 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go get em tomorrow Big Z
No, the experimental line up is not working. They need a bat in a bad way. Righty who can play RF every day. Im not even going to mention the RF on the other side of town, but if the shoe fits.

by louslovechild on Jul 17, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it's too early to tell
if the lineup is working. Seemed to work pretty well the other day.

Maybe Zito just pitched well? You know, I hear he's a pretty decent pitcher.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 17, 2007 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The question about the lineup...
...is entirely about Soriano, and he hasn't produced in the five-hole.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The original post said
"The experimental lineup is not working." Didn't single out any one person.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 17, 2007 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The whole point...
...of the experimental lineup is to put Soriano in the five-hole to boost our production there. This is certainly a knee-jerk reaction, but it's not like we didn't go through the same thing when we moved Soriano into the three hole.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The new lineup's record
is 1-1.

I think it's a bit too early to tell how effective it is, wouldn't you say?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 17, 2007 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I've done the...
...sabermetrically-proper thing and acknowleged that yes, this is probably too early to draw this conclusion. And I'll even preempt my defense of doing so anyways by saying it reeks of confirmation bias.

But in this particular instance, I don't care. If Soriano thinks he's a leadoff hitter, then please move him back there before he goes back to hitting like it's May.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We are all beholden ...
to the Church of Bill James.
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We should be good for 3 of 4.....just would have
been nice to keep pushing the Brew-slobs....but they  do have to play away from Miller Park eventually...Big Z tomorrow that oughta keep Barroids away from Hank...

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yup...all we can do is come back tomorrow
and get a W
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 17, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In Reality....
They had to lose some time. I honestly was worries about Hill and Marshall pitching back to back, and I am glad that we went 1 - 1. We got our best going the next few nights, so we should be fine.

by louslovechild on Jul 17, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i think its obvious
we need an efficient lefty out of the pen. if we go down the stretch with the laughable duo of ohman and eyre we are going to have a tough time in situations like today. and keep soriano in the leadoff spot. its obvious hes not comfortable at all for whatever reason so theres no reason to mess with it. i dont see why we go changing around our lineup when things are going so good (i also didnt like it the first time lou put soriano in the five spot a few days ago, even though we won). we need to find a way to get eyre off our roster. hes wasting a spot and we basically have one lefty we can call on in a tough situation, and hes (ohman) not obviously very trustable

by bennyha on Jul 17, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

disappointing debut for kendall.
man, he basically cost us the game. well, along with all the walks. we still are having the trouble with lefties.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 17, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now come on...
Let's not be so quick to jump on Kendall. He didn't "basically" cost us the game. He made the first of a handful of classic Cubs mistakes; there were plenty of opportunities to escape the eighth unscathed.

by GoCubsGo11 on Jul 17, 2007 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

God I hate this team!!!
Ok, so I'm kidding.  We are bound to lose a few.  I think this series is still winnable.

by WartburgCub on Jul 17, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree that we need some kind of bat....
to back up ARam.....Floyd is maybe just too brittle...but is that more important than some bullpen help?

by razzpunk on Jul 17, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone is looking for bullpen help
It'll cost quite a bit on the trade market.

by NTNgod on Jul 17, 2007 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i would feel better bring up clay rapada
from iowa and getting rid of fatso. atleast then we have 2 lefty options in the pen instead of just having ohman

by bennyha on Jul 17, 2007 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN.com question of the night....
is asking if the Cubs will make the playoffs.

by WartburgCub on Jul 17, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We are sad pandas.
Can't win them all

Sad face.

by Arbusto on Jul 17, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall
Kendall did not cost us the game. If the man couldn't find the ball in the lights, then that's part of this crazy game. I had a feeling that his failure to catch that pop up would open the gates. I wish I had been wrong.
Until the Cubs learn to win by not making silly mistakes, walking guys, and failing to take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves (e.g. the bottom of the 7th), then they will continue to be also-rans.
This has been the modus operandi for this team for nearly a century. And until it changes, and maybe it will this year, they will always come up short.

by Ken Hubbs on Jul 17, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if Kendall gets 3 hits..
he will have accomplished more than Bowen..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 17, 2007 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marshall had a good night ...
starting pitching is on balance looking good.  Bullpen up until tonight looks good.  Soriano looks very uncomfortable in the 5 spot, but he's been streaky before throughout the year no matter where he's been hitting.  He's either feast or famine.

And I think Zito looked like the Zito of old tonight.  Strange, that one ...
my 2 centagrades.

Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jul 17, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bonds in the postgame...
...saying that he'll be doing his best Daryle Ward impersonation tomorrow, being a pinch-hitter off the bench.

He seems a lot looser than he was before he came into Wrigley though. I honestly think he enjoys the boos from road crowds, watching him talk here.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 17, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If I were him
I'd be eating up the boos.

The boos would help.

phat

by phatass on Jul 18, 2007 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou calling for the pinch hitter...
for Kendall in the 9th... A tactical move to get the righty lefty, or a move to protect Kendall from too much criticism (assuming he makes the third out) in his first night in the pinstripes?

by GoCubsGo11 on Jul 17, 2007 10:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just back from the game...
And I'll give my recap - Alo will give his, as always.

While MArshall did indeed pitch well enough to give his team a chance, it wasa an inauspicious start to the Jason Kendall era.

Why people gave him a standing ovation, I just can't figure. He's no savior. I was there for both Nomar's and Maddux's first starts (re-start) for the team, and they were more deserving.

The dropped throw from Sori would probably have been caught by 50% of the MLB starting catchers. It was a short-hop, but - c'mon, Jason!

The pop-up behind the plate was a game changer. Extra outs, a young pitcher, first out of the inning, and of course - this started the winning half-inning.

After Oh-MAN! got Bonds, which was terrific, he reverted to the April & May Oh-Man with two straight walks. What really blew was the first walk was issued to a pinch hitting catcher with a .222 average. Their version of Hank White.

And - he had an 0-2 count!

I then said to my brother, with Roberts up, "this guy knows how to work the count." Somehow I knew he would walk him (this is Dave Robert's thing). And he does.

I hate Oh-Man!

Anyway, irony in people chanting, "Cheater, Cheater." for Bonds - yet they are snapping his pic!

SF pitching was very good tonight, and we just weren't able to string hits in bunches.

As you probably saw, Wuertz didn't have it either.

I did not know why Kendall had to start tonight. He does not really know the staff at all...

But I am not Lou.

Sean Marshall, considering it was their Ace against our #5, did really well. BEtter than Marquis has been pitching, and he works at a nice clip. Refreshing.

O,K, That's it. We have Z and Lilly coming up!

It is July, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Jul 17, 2007 11:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The CF scoreboard operator was killin me
He kept taking SOOOOO long to update the Milwaukee score.
1-RUN GAMES = 12-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 24-21 | updated on 7/16

by SackMan on Jul 17, 2007 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ohman sucks
everytime he comes in its a damn roller coaster, why cant the bum just throw some damn strikes to guillermo AAA rodriguez and dave roberts, theres no way you can be intimidated by them especially when your ahead in the count.  Sad to say it but just end the fontenot experience right now, hes back down to earth, hes not goin back up again, hes looked awful at the plate that last two weeks, leave derosa at second for now.
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 18, 2007 12:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lou missed his spot....
Olhman said that he had waited his whole career for an oppty against Bonds....he did his job, Lou should have recognized that was all he had (mentally spent)and put in Wuertz to face the righty...

They still didnt score any runs...

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Jul 18, 2007 12:41 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill
should catch Z today; there's no need to put more importance on this trade than what already (unwisely) has been.

 Go with what's been gettin' the job done.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 18, 2007 4:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's a day game after a night game
So he probably wouldn't start anyway.

Kind of like how Al doesn't have a game recap up yet after the night game - only he doesn't have his own Koyie to back him up!

by JohnM on Jul 18, 2007 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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