Open Thread: Cubs vs. Nationals, Saturday 4/26, 6:10 CT
by Al on Apr 26, 2008 3:00 PM CDT
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Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals, Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM CDT
Just win, baby. (Thought I'd put that football-related phrase in here on the day of the NFL draft.)
It's interesting, isn't it, how we react to a two-game losing streak, after all the winning. Feels strange, doesn't it? I'm guessing it does to the players, too.
Geovany Soto is working on his footwork in order to improve his skills at throwing out basestealers.
As noted in the game box above, the storms that rolled through the Chicago area last night are expected to hit the Washington area tonight. Here's the more detailed forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers. Low around 58. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
This Wall Street Journal article, appearing yesterday, discusses some of the "unusual" strategies some managers are using lately, including Ned Yost's and Tony LaRussa's batting the pitcher 8th and Bobby Cox's recent swapping of Chris Resop to the OF for one batter so he could get a LOOGY in the game (which the Braves lost anyway). I'd have to draw the line, though, at this proposal:
But if [Brewers GM Doug] Melvin had his way, the Brewers organization might be even more progressive. He has another counterintuitive idea: using relievers to start the game, and delaying the "starting" pitcher's entrance until the third inning or so. The thinking is that starters are typically among a team's best pitchers, yet nowadays they often pitch only through the fifth or sixth inning, well before many games are decided. By having them pitch later, they'd be around for the higher-leverage innings.
Um, no. First problem: what "starting" pitcher would agree to do that? He'd rarely have a chance for a win, since the current rules say a starter has to go five innings to qualify. Also -- would you really want a tiring "starter" going in the 8th or 9th inning? Or would you rather have a fresh body? I'm going with the latter.
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This looks like a mismatch if you only look at this year's numbers -- and Matt Chico has been bad in all but one of his five starts this year -- but Chico threw seven shutout innings against the Cubs last July 4 in DC, allowing only four hits (singles by Rich Hill, Aramis Ramirez and Mark DeRosa, and a double to Ryan Theriot). So let's consider that "practice", and tee off on this guy tonight.
Z is 5-2, 3.42 in ten career appearances (eight starts) vs. the Nats/Expos franchise. He hasn't lost to them since May 14, 2005, the second game the Cubs played the Nats in DC after their move to Washington. Z has been solid all year, especially with his control (5 walks in 33.2 IP). Expect to see Rob Mackowiak in the starting lineup for Washington again tonight, as he has pounded Z in his career (.306/.419/.556, 11-for-36, 4 doubles, a triple, a HR, and 7 walks). Last night's Nats hero, Wil Nieves, might also play -- he's 2-for-2 lifetime against Z.
Today's game is cable in Chicago on CSN, on cable in the Beltway on MASN, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
For the Nats fan's view of this game, check out the SBN Nats site Federal Baseball.
Tonight's overflow comment thread will post at 7:45 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Let's get em' Big Z..!
Let’s Go Cubs!
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
by blueivy on Apr 26, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets get a new win streak rolling here.
3 losses in a row ugh :P
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on Apr 26, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If someone wants to make a 'progressive' change in pitching strategy...
I wish some GM would have the confidence, guts – not to mention enough job security – to give the 4 man rotation a try. Seeing as how that’s the way it used to be, I guess it’d be a ‘regressive’ change, but still…
I don’t think this is something you could just try at the major league level – it would have to be a complete change of philosophy throughout the whole organization. Which means the logistics are pretty overwhelming which is why it will probably never happen. But I think we’ve seen this season a lot of situations where having another player would have made a big difference. Take whatever you spend on the 5th starter and put it into another horse in the bullpen or a critical bench player. Or even better – put it back into your starting rotation; i.e. improve your #3 and #4 guys.
btw- Bears just selected Chris Williams, OT. Vanderbilt.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 26, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You could do it IF...
... you scheduled it carefully. For example, Lou is sort of doing it now, by skipping Rich Hill’s turn twice this month. What you could do is schedule four starters, using off days to still give them four days’ rest, and then when you don’t have off days, use that “fifth” starter. He’d probably wind up getting 18-20 starts, and could be useful in the bullpen the rest of the time—thus, relieving a manager of the necessity of having a 12-man pitching staff, so he could have that extra bench player.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 26, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just find it distressing that...
...Lou has decided that Hill is his firth starter in that regards, apparently.
by cwyers on Apr 26, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
Who would you pick?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 26, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
... except he hasn’t been a bad pitcher so far this year. Lou, as you know, goes with the hot hand. Hill’s been shaky, so right now, you skip his turn.
If, as I expect, Hill improves and Marquis gets worse, well then, you just switch those roles.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 26, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just my opinion...
...but I really hate that line of thinking. Does anyone really think that Scott Olsen is a better pitcher than Roy Oswalt? I mean, seriously?
We don’t even need to bring stats into this – we know that Hill has better stuff and is a more dominating pitcher than Marquis. Treating Hill like he’s some scrub instead of a guy with top-ten stuff makes me think less of Lou.
by cwyers on Apr 26, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the same time...
... you can win a lot of games by going with who’s hot. So far, Lou’s pretty much punched the right buttons. I trust him more than a stat sheet.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being hot is only really knowable in retrospect.
A guy’s seasonal numbers are a better indicator of how he’ll perform for you than what kind of a streak he’s in.
And Lou will play the cold hand when it’s one of “his guys.” Ask Mike Fontenot, who hasn’t been the hot hand in what, nine months?
by cwyers on Apr 26, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Headed out to the game now.
get it done, Z. I’ll be watching. Oh, and the Johnson catch was MUCH better in person. The camera angle doesn’t do it justice.
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
by cubs2234 on Apr 26, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cheer your hardest now and want to hear you on teevee ; )
that stadium looks awesome for lack of words… have fun…
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
by blueivy on Apr 26, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it on WGN?
cubs.com says CSN Chicago. I would love for it to be on WGN though.
by KZ Cubs Fan on Apr 26, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
showing Comcast on mine..
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
by blueivy on Apr 26, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
It IS on CSN. I’ll fix the sidebar and the post.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 26, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh cruel, cruel Al
It appears WGN is showing the White Sox game tonight. Sunday afternoon’s game should be on WGN.
Shame on you for getting my hopes up. For Shame! ;)
by cheesehead_jon on Apr 26, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewers Pitching Strategy
If I recall correctly last year Lou was going to make a “surprise announcement” and one of the major speculations was that Lou would start with the relievers as well. That of course never happened.
by ak123 on Apr 26, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not too worried about rain tonight
People forget that we have this persistent mass of hot air, coming up from the Capitol Hill area, that usually makes cold storm fronts split in half, retreat, or run home crying for mommy.
Can’t wait to see Zambrano pitching again in person – if any other BCB’ers are going tonight and want to say hi, my wife and I will be in left field, section 108 with the rest of the DC Illini Club… I’ll be the guy in the grey Cubs jersey (i.e. dressed the same as half the ballpark). Go Cubs!
by jcg996 on Apr 26, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to be "nitpicky"
about Al’s phrasing…but “on cable in the Beltway” is a strange way of saying “on cable in the DC metro area” or “on cable in the Baltimore-Washington metro area”.
It would be the equivalent of someone in DC saying “on cable in the Loop” instead of “on cable in Chicagoland”.
Disclaimer: I live 2-3 blocks outside of the Beltway, but very much inside the DC metro area in Bethesda :-)
by zevkalman on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
or does that picture of Matt Chico look like the guy just passed gas?
Let’s wipe that grin off his face early and often. The bats have rested long enough. Time to crank up the RISP #s again!!
Go Cubs! Take the last two in DC.
This is our century!
by LAcarl519 on Apr 26, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Both lineups
Cubs
Johnson, CF
Theriot, SS
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Fukudome, RF
DeRosa, LF
Soto, C
Cedeno, 2B
Zambrano, P
Gnats
Lopes, 2B
Guzman, SS
Zimmerman, 3B
Johnson, 1B
MIlledge, CF
Kearns, RF
Estrada, C
Pena, LF
Chico, P
by Bruce Miles on Apr 26, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Manny Acta must not play matchups.
Both Mackowiak and Nieves, who have hit Z in the past, are on the bench. Good.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 26, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird
Theriot is angering me
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly we shouldnt let Carlos throw a pitch.....
THe forecast is horrible no reason to waqste him
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 5:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lets get back on track
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Chicago What do you say?
The Cubs are gonna win today
. My prediction… 4-1 (RBI’s Im gonna say – Mark Derosa, Derek Lee, and Carlos Zambrano, Runs scored (Theriot 2, Lee, Cedeno) Zambrano Im gonna guess goes 7… Just having fun with guessing, so lets see what happens!
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know this sounds weird,
but I want the Cubs to be more aggressive at the plate tonight. It’s nice to make a pitcher work and to draw walks, but you hit strikes. I thought that several guys - especially DeRo - took a lot of hittable strikes early in the count the last two days (at least according to Gameday), and left themselves with 0-2 and 1-2 counts quite a bit.
Pitches per plate appearance is one means to an end, but it isn’t the end—getting hits, especially extra base hits, is what we seek.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good start
"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP
by vtcub on Apr 26, 2008 6:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1-0 CHC
3 straight singles. Damn that lack of extra-base hitting ;)!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Apr 26, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting back on track
and taking the lead early…
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuk takess another walk
dude is an OBP machine.. clogging bases
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kosuke draws the walk on a 3-2 - bases are full of Cubs
Lou even had the hit and run on but Dome fouled it off
by va cubsfan on Apr 26, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome with *another* full count...
And takes a walk. I love this guy.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Apr 26, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Darn it, you're ahead of mlb.tv
But I FORGIVE YOU!!! D-RO!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Apr 26, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shake off the rust with that one!
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a good crowd tonight...
for the Cubs!
by va cubsfan on Apr 26, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geo...
Looks out of sorts lately…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on Apr 26, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yup....chasing the breakers. His timing looks off..
....of course I am a hitting instructor on the side.. ;)
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it seems like he knows it's coming
and also knows he’s going to strike out, psyching himself out a bit, they’re going to keep throwing him breaking balls until he quits swinging at them
by dogcatratcheese on Apr 26, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we just better not get rained out
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy Geo
needs to start hitting. I’m worried about him.
by sue369 on Apr 26, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously??
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait you are legitimately worried about Geo hitting???
cant tell if there is sarcasm
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worrying about Soto hitting
is similar to worrying that the sun won’t come up tomorrow.
Just a nasty 5 AB he’s had, nothing more.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am worried some.
Hopefully he’ll get back on track.
by sue369 on Apr 26, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geo
same here…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on Apr 26, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lopez
grounds to D-Lee unassisted, 1 out.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GOOOOOZZZZZMON...
...I like how they say his name….
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on Apr 26, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Guzman
doubles to the wall in left-center.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: Bears draft
I’m surprised they didn’t take Mendenhall when he was still on the board. Well, actually I was kind of hoping they would.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LT was an absolute neccessity....
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zambrano's pickoff attempt
sails into CF, Reed Johnson with a good throw to 3rd but just a little late. E1, runner to 3rd.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zimmerman
strikes out called on what I think was a 2-seam fastball with good movement. 2 out.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nick Johnson
Hit by pitch. Ouch.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Right off the right thigh.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bet that hurt...
n/t
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on Apr 26, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
These DC announcers are idiots
Their two cents on Zambrano: “I just think your #1 pitcher should be stable, and be read to go every fifth day.”
REALLY? I COULD HAVE SWORN THAT’S WHAT YOU WANT FROM EVERY STARTING PITCHER
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What, are they saying Zambrano isn't?
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
They also said his contract is too big, and that the throw to 2nd was him “trying to do too much”
Which is actually the truth, but they’re giving him no credit on any of his Ks
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's amusing.
That’s what happens when your baseball historical perspective begins with the first game you’ve seen the Cubs play, yesterday, I suppose.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milledge
strikes out swinging, 95mph. 3 out.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Big Z
strikes out.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson
singles to CF.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot singles to right-center.
Johnson to 3rd. 1 out.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reed with a single up the middle
...how do we not have this guy at leadoff when hoppy comes back?
Theriot singes…Reed to third.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's hitting great right now
I wonder where he’s going to be put when Soriano comes back
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same place he is now...
I would imagine…until he cools off….
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on Apr 26, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, Piniella said Soriano's starting leadoff
once he comes back
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's right...
He did…..I would have him bat 2nd and move Theriot down to 8th…but who knows with Lou..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on Apr 26, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee
doubles to left inside the bag. Johnson scores, Theriot scores. Cubs 5, Nats 0.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just beautiful.....
...love the patience
No Rain!
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Love -Lee
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee
caught stealing, 2-5. 2 out.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
looked to me like Lee should have been called safe, as the tag was low on the leg. But the ball did beat him there.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no jump at all.....very odd choice
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez
bats with the bases empty and 2 out. Walks.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why was he stealing
OT: WTF is the deal with the Bears last draft pick?
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
who did they take?
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I saw Forte, I thought there must have been one since then.
Check Lancer’s fanpost about it. There’s a scouting report on Forte in the comments.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a running back from TUlane instead of Brian Borhm or Chad Henne
ESPN lists him as injury prone
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he tore his miniscus in 2006. One minor injury.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
how about you check this site to talk about it
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
#1 Birthday Boy
flies out to CF. 3 out.
Cubs get 2 runs on 3 hits.
CHC 5
WAS 0 2nd
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice start
Staying up late to see this one (almost 1am here). Very nice start so far.
by simonuk on Apr 26, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
where are you?
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like he's in the UK
not far from me, only I’m going to have to hit the sack.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kearns
grounds to Cedeno at 2nd. 4-3. 1 out.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oof
nasty changeup by Zambrano
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fatty Estrada
strikes out.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like Z is throwing harder than normal
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zambrano's on with his pitches tonight
Nasty, nasty stuff
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a beautiful slider.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see him on gameday in the mid nineties
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pena
walks. His 2nd BB of the season.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chico, California,
grounds 4-3. 3 out.
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
for those who are watching do you think we will be able to get through 5ive?
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you talking about the weather?
I would think so. It’s horrible up here in Pennsylvania, though.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it right now.
No rain, no umbrellas. Top of the third.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 26, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Radar looks okay for now...
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Apr 26, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa
grounds 5-3. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto
strikes out called. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oy
5 of last 6 ABs have been Ks for him
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was on the Astros site last night.....
....there were THREE posters on the game thread. LOL.
"ROUS's? Rats of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
by iluvryno on Apr 26, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we get more posters....
than anyone from what I’ve seen on SB, but I haven’t checked Yanks or Red Sox sites yet…..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on Apr 26, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right after
the switch to the new format the first night and the SBN guys were in here I asked them if BCB had the most activity and he said by far.
by sue369 on Apr 26, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers
have a decent turnout. Apparently everyone else has more important things to do? What could that be?????/
"ROUS's? Rats of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
by iluvryno on Apr 26, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evidently not as much
as Al does in here.
by sue369 on Apr 26, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cedeno
doubles to left-field, similar spot as Lee’s. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ronny needs to be the starting shortstop
and while we are at it i dont like what we are doing with Felix
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Z's gonna K
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If by K, you mean
Kickass
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am surprised he made contact
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Groundout.
Inning over.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lets get this thing to the 5th innning!
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Apr 26, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
swinging the bats well 8 hits already
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Apr 26, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez
singles to left. 0 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Guzman
flies to CF. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs almost turn DP on Zimmerman.
They get 6-4, Zimmerman reaches on FC. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*2 out
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by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was one hell of a turn by Cedano..
..wow
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Apr 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing
that ball was on a hurry
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in*
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson
walks. Runners at 1st and 2nd, 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They just showed Nieves'
walkoff three times from last night.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Bob is encouraging young players
to take it as a lesson that good things can happen if you swing at pitches that aren’t in your ‘zone’. So, all you kids, start cutting away at every pitch, no matter where it is!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milledge
strikes out on a twisting slider on the inside corner. 3 out. Washington LOB: 5.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zambrano
is making hard work of this, falling behind a lot of hitters. At least he’s getting it done though.
by simonuk on Apr 26, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson
strikes out. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot
flys out to LF. Deep to the track. Lou Brown makes him do push-ups. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
“you may run like Mays, but you run like shit”
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on Apr 26, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*hit like
I LOVE that movie.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Natural
is probably my favorite baseball movie, but Major League is a close second…and by far the funniest..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on Apr 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Major league was the funniest
but I thought Bull Durham was better.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bull Durham..
was a great movie too…..the music in The Natural gets me every time…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on Apr 26, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*hit*
one of my faves for sure….
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on Apr 26, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang
that would have been out if the winds weren’t blowing south. Hard hit from Theriot
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee
strikes out called outside corner. Lee doesn’t like it. Cubs go 1-2-3.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, nice inning by Chico
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kearns
grounds to Riot, 6-3. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fly out to
Johnson. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wily Mo
walks for the 2nd time. Big Z is ticked at himself.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice play, D-Lee.
Diving stop, flip to Z. 3 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bullpens
need to be ready tonight. Pitch counts are high
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would it be wrong
for me to want these guys to swing at the first pitch? The game would be official after the top of the fifth.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Apr 26, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weather
Everything I have heard says the weather will be probably be ok for an hour+
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PITCHING CHANGE
IN: 38 Joel Hanrahan RHP
0-1, 6.08 ERA, 13.1 IP
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Graphic wasn't up long enough for me to get it all, sorry
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No need to apologize
just letting people know.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez
doubles on a ball that falls just inside the line in the shallow left field grass beyond the infield. 7th double of the season. Runner at 2nd, 0 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
#1 Birthday Boy
strikes out called, outside corner. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa/Dane Cook
grounds to shortstop, 6-3. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Compare DeRo's mug with this picture
Which I’m linking to because it’s a little too large to post.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto
strikes out. 3 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto 6 Ks in 7 ABs
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Apr 26, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He hasnt even fouled a ball off
according to CBS game charts
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of the 9 strikes in his strikeouts
He only swung at 3.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the advance scouts have caught up to him
...time for Trammel and Lou to make adjustments.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Apr 26, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Len and Bob look like they’re on top of a skyscraper construction crane that’s parked on the roof of the stadium.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The pressbox is at the top level of Nationals Park
That’s why the view from the high home plate camera looks like it’s coming from a satellite. I remember Nats president Stan Kasten saying he wanted the paying fans to be closer to the field than the media.
by va cubsfan on Apr 26, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got his wish!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Single.
Runner at 1st, no one out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Guzman
grounds 4-6-3 for the DP. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson
flies to LF. 3 out.
CHC 5 6th
WAS 0
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone have a pitch count for Z?
by dogcatratcheese on Apr 26, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
86
per Gameday.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Apr 26, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ONEDEC!
double to LF, down the line once again.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alternate link
(won’t open in a new window)
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zambrano
grounds out to 1st, Cedeno to 3rd. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 26, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
next week?
brewers and cardinals.one week???this will tell a lot.nice to beat teams like the pirates but beating the good teams gets you to postseason play.and if we do,please no d-backs
by NOMAR on Apr 27, 2008 7:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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