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Trachsel predictions

Well, I've blown a whole chunk of my fantasy league 'free agent' funds to sign Steve Trachsel (dropping Sean Marshall at the same time-- so I feel a bit like Jim Hendry, minus the heart condition).

To celebrate, I will boldly (and stupidly) predict Trachsel's line tonight:

5.2 innings
6 hits
1 walk
3 strikeouts
3 earned runs

... and the Win.

Anybody else care to make a prediction?

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22 consective throws to first
After walking Furcal to start the game. After that he will settle down and only throw 72 more pick offs during the entire game.
"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Sep 4, 2007 1:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Best laugh I've had all day!
You forgot though he will walk around the mound and rub the ball at least 40 times in between pitches.
This is Harry Carray, goodbye from Wrigley Field and So Long Everybody.

by mrcubsfan on Sep 4, 2007 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

true anecdote....
Father-n-law leaving tomorrow back to Chicago from spending their usual summer months in the mountains. He does not have MLB.tv but has satellite radio. They are having dinner with us tonight and I said do you want to stay and watch the game on the laptop with me?

He said no, not with Trachsel, heck we will be there past 10 o'clock Mtn time with him on the mound and we are getting up tomorrow at 6 AM.

We'll leave after dinner and I will listen to the game on the radio and be home before the Cubs bat.

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 Sep 4, 2007 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trachsel...
6 IP
6 H
4 ER
2 K
2 BB

Pitching time: 2 hours, 38 minutes through SIX!

No decision

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 4, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This one was pretty close
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 5, 2007 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Optimist
7 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 K, 3 ER, and a Win.  
The call of the Cub fan, c. 1893: "one long, ravaged, derisive yell...a cyclonic whoop!"

by zambranofan on Sep 4, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1,169 yawns.
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 4, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget
between 3 and 10 nod offs as well.  
MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 4, 2007 1:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hammer
YOu brought back something, he actually does have a great move to first base for a righty.

by Hammer on Sep 4, 2007 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Solid Game
6 solid innings, 2 walks, 2 ER.  

by ak123 on Sep 4, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Take a look at this....
It is going to be how 80% of the fans in the stadium are going to look like in the 4th inning!!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/photo?photoId=1671862&team=chc

"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Sep 4, 2007 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

6 innings, 2 runs
Much better than Marshall's 2 innings, 6 runs.  
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Sep 4, 2007 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why
does Trachsel look so damn old?

I would guess he was 43-45 from his pics.

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 4, 2007 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All those long games.
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 4, 2007 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do
I have the feeling I'll probably fall asleep at my computer desk tonight?
I love this team!!!

by sue369 on Sep 4, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My prediction
7 IP
4 ER
3 K
2 BB

And a loss. We're facing Brad Penny. You know what Brad Penny's alternate name is? It's Jesus.

He's so unbeatable. We aren't gonna do crap tonight. Why don't we just quit already? :-)

"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 4, 2007 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No No No!
you're confusing him with Jesus penny from around the block.  This guys name is actually just Brad.  I think they are third cousins or something but this is definitely not the Jesus Penny you are thinking of.
MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 4, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's 3-hours til game time
Quick, someone go wake up Trachsel!

5 IP
3 ER
8 Hits
2 BB
1 K
1 W

I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. - Robert McCloskey

by pageian on Sep 4, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Prediction
6.1 IP
4 ER
7 Hits
1 BB
3 K
1 W

Cubs win in scoring 3 in the 7th

6-4 CUBS WIN!

by Kchance on Sep 4, 2007 4:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I predict when he leaves the mound...
....it'll be to a chorus of boo's.

by lemon20pie on Sep 4, 2007 6:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If you were talking about Will Ohman...
... you were right.

Trachsel did just fine. Too bad the rest of the team didn't.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 5, 2007 4:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd take that from him every time out.
 Not a great line but certainly not the reason why the Cubs lost another completely uninspired game.

 This is Steve Tracshel were talking about here and I don't expect anything more or better than what he did yesterda, because I know this is Steve Trachsel were talking about here.

by lemon20pie on Sep 5, 2007 6:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For concision's sake...
...here's Trachsel's line from last night:

6.0 (IP) 7 (H) 3 (R) 3 (ER)  1 (BB)  3 (SO) 0 (HR) 4.50 (ERA)

Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 5, 2007 9:50 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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