Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Padres, Wednesday 5/14, 7:05 CT
by Al on May 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT
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Stop this losing streak at 1!
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is that good enough for you?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I don tlike to complain
But a 3 run homer…..hahahaha
YES!
by Morg98 on May 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Find it funny...
...that as Pie packs his bags for Des Moines, cubs.com is attempting to garner all-star votes for him.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on May 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why not? Edmonds could be long gone by ASB...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GEO!!!!!!
6-3
A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou
by NIUcubbie on May 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard this lineup is broken.
Geovany heard otherwise.
by DGU on May 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus.. Maybe our hitting doesn’t want Edmonds on the team either.
by Schizo on May 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not sure what the big deal is with edmonds
hes just the other end of a platoon
by bheidge on May 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the vs. RHP end.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather had Pie there
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's win this!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wrong
on one of BM posts. It wasn’t about Pie it was Daryle Ward and it’s in the DW fanpost.
by sue369 on May 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha that was hilarious!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that will shush him for awhile
he’s been extremely annoying. payback’s a bitch, aint it?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep it is.
He tried explaining his Soriano comment and I think Hammer just showed a picture of a guy who painted himself into a corner.
by sue369 on May 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it.
Lou took the bat out of Lilly’s hands!
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It won't hurt his better than Edmonds average though
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've received at least 20 text messages
from Cardinals fans telling me how Edmonds is a washed up choke artist. I should be making fun of them about that, NOT VICE-VERSA! oh man, karma is a bit*h
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can counter that with:
Mulder,Kennedy,Clement, Izturis, Carpenter shall I name more? are washed up choke artists.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't worry... i did counter
with all of those as well as most of their starting rotation and closer lol but thanks
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
k um here we go lilly...
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lilly's on thin ice
Foxx getting his walking arm loose
by Itchy on May 14, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Chad Fox on this team?
Especially when with have Pignetello and Hart.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pignatiello
10.24 ERA at Iowa… he’s really struggling.
Agree with you about Fox, though.
by jbau on May 14, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox has a nasty slider when he actually gets warmed up properly. I prefer him to Pignatiello but I’m a fan of Hart.
by Schizo on May 14, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mann what is going on
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mann what is going on
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chad Fox up....Lou please
...stop with the Chad Fox obsession…please.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what is this shiz?!
come on lilly! and really chad fox??
?
?
?
? to protect a lead?
?
?
?
?
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently Lilly's playing a different type of game
We give him a lead… and he tries to give it back.
Cubs 2008 (23-15)
Home (15-6) | Road (8-9) | 1-Run Games (4-3) | Extra Innings (4-2)
Updated on May 12, 2008
by SackMan on May 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he really ran out of gas in a hurry in the 5th...
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Geo HR was huge 6-4
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HUGE
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to the padres being terrible offensively?
by CubsBall2202 on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They are
It’s not like they’re putting up a 10-spot.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis and Lilly happened
Cubs 2008 (23-15)
Home (15-6) | Road (8-9) | 1-Run Games (4-3) | Extra Innings (4-2)
Updated on May 12, 2008
by SackMan on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh Lilly..
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so much for the QS i mentioned
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ted Lilly happened?
The man has 10 K’s
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's gassed....this is a pure stings and mirrors right now
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And 4 ER in less than 6 innings...
The Ks are nice, but he’s given up a bunch of hits too…
by SouthernCub on May 14, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two games in a row
where Lilly’s had at least 10 Ks, no?
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
indeed
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bard is batting .211
c’mon Ted. Finish this guy and this inning
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GOT EM! 11Ks
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gutty
performance
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 14, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
11 K's
Yet Ted Lilly happened? WTF that doesnt even make any sense.
People act like San Deigo got 15 runs that inning.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can get a lot of Ks and still have a bad start
by SouthernCub on May 14, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mister`
glass-half-full
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 14, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is 11K'S
A bad start? Look at have Peavy Did
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
**Look at what Peavy Did***
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Peavy had a really bad start...
Lilly had 4 really good innings and one really bad one, and did a good job of surviving what could have been the second really bad inning. Gotta look at the total package, not just the Ks.
by SouthernCub on May 14, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but 11 Ks, 1 BB, 0 HR...
...tells me that Lilly did his job, and balls just fell in for hits against him. A pitcher normally doesn’t control his hits.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not saying it was a terrible start...
just saying that the 11 Ks don’t tell the whole story. He had 4 amazing innings and 1 really bad one.
by SouthernCub on May 14, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Running it through FIP-ERA...
...gives you a 0.03 ERA for that sort of a performance. Yeah, six hits – but pitchers don’t give up hits, defenses do, in my opinion.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had four very good innings...
and one very bad one. It’s that simple. FIP-ERA away, but he was two different pitchers tonight.
by SouthernCub on May 14, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fielding Independent Pitching.
It’s an ERA calculator that tries to see how a pitcher would perform with a neutral/average defense. The formula is:
((13HR+3BB-2*K)/IP)+3.2
It’s a quick-and-dirty way of looking at a pitcher’s results based upon the Three True Outcomes, based on the assumption that a pitcher doesn’t control how often a batted ball is turned into a out or becomes a hit.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That should be thirteen times home runs and three times walks.
My kingdom for an escape character!
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotcha....
Because the only thing a pitcher controls are HR, BB, and K. How did those constants get formed?
by GoCubbies34 on May 14, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A guy named Tom Tango ran a regression analysis...
...and found numbers that seemed to match up pretty well. It’s a simplified version of DIPS.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please stop it
It was not a “quality” start, but the bottom line is he’s leaving with a lead and is in line to get the victory.
I swear, some of you will be satisfied with nothing but 10-0 victories every night.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't tell me what to do...
I’m not a negative fan. Your militant attitude is annoying.
by SouthernCub on May 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
“please stop it”=militant.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please review his post history...
This is not limited to this one post.
by SouthernCub on May 14, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know sometimes things get out of hand in here...
...but at the same time, nobody’s spouting masses of obscenities or being downright unbearable, and people can go ahead and vent now and again.
I view this chat as a virtual bleachers or a sports bar – you want to go ahead and keep it to where people can come in and enjoy themselves, but you get a lot of in-the-moment reaction. And I think you can go overboard the other direction as well.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree....and the in the moment reactions are part of the deal
...everyone reacts a little differently to what is happening in the game…
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To clarify...
I was not venting. I’m very happy we’re winning. I was just pointing out that the 11 Ks aren’t the entire story. That’s why I was so annoyed by Not Bruce Froemming’s comment.
by SouthernCub on May 14, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As you said yourself, though...
...this is part of a larger pattern of behavior for NBF, and that’s what I was addressing. Sorry if that was unclear.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No apologies
When a guy strikes out 11 and all someone wants to do is point out the runs he allowed - in a game he’s leading - that’s ridiculous.
And if you don’t like my “pattern of behavior,” talk to Al. I’ve got a few people whose “pattern of behavior” I’m not thrilled about, either.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take it in context man...
Sheesh. I wasn’t complaining. Just pointing out facts. You’re so wrapped up in attacking anyone who says anything remotely not positive that you have no concept of rational debate.
by SouthernCub on May 14, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not remotely not positive
Anything that’s relentlessly negative, particularly when there’s no reason to be.
Let’s chill, OK?
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing I said was relentlessly negative...
yet you jumped on me. that was my point.
by SouthernCub on May 14, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your attitude is basically think like you do
or get out of here… or please stop it as you said. Thats what rubs folks the wrong way.
by LT on May 14, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, no apologies
But I did say “Please,” after all. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for misreading...
Thanks for the statement.
by SouthernCub on May 14, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously Guys
I think I was the one who made light of people talking about Ted Lilly’s start, I didnt want to start a flame war or anything.
Lets not get into an arguement over stupid stuff.
Lets just sit back relax and enjoy what hopefully will be a Cubs Win!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally in agreeance
Let’s buckle down and get this victory, eh?
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a performance by Lilly
Didn’t have his greatest stuff the past two innings but got the job done.
Well done, Bull Moose.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Amen....he battled something fierce in the 6th when he was spent
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is battlin
one tough inning give the guy a break – he is improving and has always been a bulldog
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The single machine
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
single is good... getting on base is good...
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on May 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pat says
Theriot is tied w/ Chipper and Utley for most multi-hit games at 18
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's good company
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is incredible
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and yet some say are shortstop isnt a good enough hitter
by dariot2 on May 14, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
some can't see the forest
...for the trees (or the stats).....hmmm
by Cajuncub on May 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's like
one of those crazy stats you read about when some guy is in the middle of a list that has Ruth, Mantle, DiMaggio, etc. on it. Like its a game to figure out which name doesn’t fit.
by grifdog on May 14, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who are the gunna put in Fox, Eyre or Marmol?
by Schizo on May 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox
"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 May 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eyre or Fox
not Marmol time yet.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's score some more, so we can save Marmol
Cubs 2008 (23-15)
Home (15-6) | Road (8-9) | 1-Run Games (4-3) | Extra Innings (4-2)
Updated on May 12, 2008
by SackMan on May 14, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Marmol time doesn't come tonight
Try to save his arm as much as possible
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i see the logic
but i feel like he is just a horse and that it doesn’t matter how many innings he throws
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he is too
but I think its good to be cautious with our best pitching weapon. I know a win is a win, but San Diego’s offense sucks, trot out some of our other BP guys. I just think we should, in the early goings, save Marmol’s arm as much as possible.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sunday
IIRC
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 14, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Ram double....Theriot scores! 7-4
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
D LEE
0 for 4 tonight. Why not hit and run with the riot to try to get him goin? what happened to us being aggressive? ah well, we’re scoring runs rampantly so i’ll shut up now. lol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lee is just off
he will be fine but he’s struggling right now – good to see everyone picking him up
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
just a suggestion. open up some holes in the infield u know. As i said, we’re scoring runs from everywhere in the line-up so it’s all good. When he comes back…look out
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats the great thing about having so many good hitters in the lineup
...you dont even really notice he is 0-4 tonight.. Lee was hot when Sori was cold and now he is paying him back
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you have a hitter like Lee...
...what you do is you let him go to the plate and do his job, and at the end of the season the results will have been there. Nobody needs to get him going. He’s a professional hitter.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the MOST professional
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Santo is asking Pat how he used to call Goals when he did Soccer games…Did you say “It could be it might be YES?”
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point they’ll save marmol put in fox, maybe eyre, howry.
by Schizo on May 14, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm ledezma was good for us
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reds just blew a 6 run lead in the 9th
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You've got to be kidding
I’m tempted to put on Brennaman and hear what he’s saying. I’ll bet it isn’t pretty.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brennaman
Probably blaming the Cubs and there fans?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he'd be correct
obviously
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just ask him.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marty actually is a very good broadcaster
But he says exactly what’s on his mind. That doesn’t mean he’s always right.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based on what?
The tone of his voice is pleasing? He’s an overt homer, and he’s self-righteous.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overt homer?
Hardly. The guy rips the Reds every time it’s deserved. I was in Cincy last week for the Cubs series, and on the front of the Monday paper was a story about the Reds getting swept by the Braves. It had a quote from Brennaman that said “They might not win another game.”
I think he has a sore spot for the Cubs because he’s ticked about how they handled his son’s departure. And I think he’s become a bit of a cranky old man at the end of the road (I think he’s finished after the 2010 season). But no way in heck is he a homer.
BTW, did you know when Staats left, the Cubs approached Marty about the job? He said no, he was happy in Cincy, but his son might be interested. That’s how the Cubs got Thom.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we're obliged to report you to the police
It’s a crime to knowingly let someone commit suicide, right?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Reds are really helping out my street cred.
I was really insistent before the season that they weren’t a big threat to us in the division, and they had enough young talent that they could have strung together some early wins and made me look REALLY bad. Thanks, Dusty!
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reds were up 6-0
They’re up in the bottom of the 9th now. Tie Game.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to the team who is getting paid less the arod a giambi all together
by dariot2 on May 14, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No fan base, no budget, horrible stadium
but yet the Marlins front office seem to know what they are doing.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two World Series titles in 15 years
I’d say that’s pretty good.
But it’s another example of life being unfair.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AT&T's "Advanced TV"
What a joke!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aren't you glad I didn't say orange?
What a joke!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it.
He hasn’t pitched in a couple days. He’s gotta get work. Can’t just flip a switch.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you think lou is gonna pitch him one or two?
by dariot2 on May 14, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
one
just to stay sharp.
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But if he is only going to pitch 1 inning
Shouldn’t it be the 8th, not the 7th?
by dbaltman on May 14, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's getting the top of the lineup
and if he does it in few enough pitches, he’ll probably get the middle of the lineup, too.
by DGU on May 14, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you would think.
especially since the big guns would be the 8th.
but 3 and 4 for SD are lefties. He’ll go 1.3 and eyre goes 2/3
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That may be the case, too
If Eyre is trusted enough. I haven’t seen him pitch yet. How does he look?
by DGU on May 14, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looked good last time out.
if eyre is trusted enough? we’re up 3. gotta use him sometime.
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he looks pretty good
id rather have him in the pen that marshall or fox
by dariot2 on May 14, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If our pen has Eyre back at full strength
the pen is going to be fine this year.
by DGU on May 14, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Guess
But I get nervous having someone come in between Marmol and Wood. I don’t like the idea of Marmol handing the ball to anyone but our closer.
by dbaltman on May 14, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's irrational
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll freely admit
That I don’t have numbers to back it up. However, my thought is that Marmol is our best arm in the ‘pen. I don’t like the idea of him handing the ball to an arm that isn’t as good as his unless it is Wood coming in to close the door.
Just a gut feeling.
by dbaltman on May 14, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guess should save Lieber for friday when Gallagher pitches.
by Schizo on May 14, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw
33K’s in 24 innings for marmol – HOLY COW!!!!!!
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by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He is really someting special....
Marmol shuts it down in the 7th. Strikes out the side…
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marmol = All Star?
Si or No?
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by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you mean yes or YES!
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by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol is unreal
I saw him pitch as a starter a few years back in Colorado and he couldn’t find the strike zone with both hands. I never would have predicted this.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously.
i thought he was the next angel guzman
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What ever happened to him?
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by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he still on the DL?
I thought I heard something about him a few weeks ago.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so....he is on the 40 man roster I believe
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
60-day
40 man.
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Who knows when/if we’ll see him again.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should convert more
of our minor league catchers into pitchers.
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by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'M LOOKING AT YOU, KOYIE
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
koyie days
were painful days at the catcher spot
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by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can
do anything
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 14, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He delivered my son.
The thing is, I don’t have a son yet. He’s that amazing.
"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 May 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He tutors me in Ethics
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He taught mean-street thugs
in Cook County Jail to finally accept Jesus Christ.
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by NittanyCub on May 14, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude
imagine this guy as a closer – dear gawd!
but that said he is AWESOME as a fireman and woody is getting the job done
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by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB.TV
Anyone else just lose their feed?
by ankeith15 on May 14, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Still working here
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by Reddevil on May 14, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How I know MLB.com's Tom Singer is full of crap:
The Cubs’ Ryan Theriot, an underrated defensive vacuum, has a .400-plus on-base percentage.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
amazing
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is a vacuum.
He will suck up any baseballs you put him right on top of.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To his credit
He made a really nasty catch tonight
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by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now the Padres announcers are blaming the ump
for all their strike outs tonight.
by LT on May 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
still doesnt beat hawk
he complains more about umps than booby cox
by dariot2 on May 14, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Andy Mazur (sp?)
part of the Padres broadcast team now?
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by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
He’s their Cory Provus.
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually like Provus
much more than I did Mazur. Ha for some odd reason I remember Pat and Ron always used to rip on Andy for being ~ 37 and single.
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by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy Masur
A proud graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, also the home of Jack Brickhouse.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah yes..... its either the fans fault of the umps fault.... NEVER THE PLAYERS
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by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WP woot!
now it doesn’t matter that he didn’t get the bunt down
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by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Fire would have sold out Solder Field
Just ashame no one gives a damn about Soccer :)
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by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs lead 8-4
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 14, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reed Johnson; Stud.
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by bluebythebook on May 14, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sometimes :)
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by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
moving on to the
Ted Lilly vs. Jim Edmonds watch?
by jbau on May 14, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Waiting for cwyers' updated Reed Johnson vs. Ted Lilly stats*
Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.
by Schwa on May 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He was among a plethora of outfielders...
“Jefe, what is a plethora?”
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by Reddevil on May 14, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
three amigos?
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol with an at bat.... Interesting
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by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what is the point?
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by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For him to pitch next inning as well.
"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 May 14, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll probably pitch to the first batter in the 8th
The next two batters are lefties, so that calls for Eyre.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our pitchers actually hit pretty well..
by Schizo on May 14, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cwyers.....I think Reed may have taken the lead on Lilly with the double!
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reed took the lead his first plate appearance of the game.
I was actually a little upset when Lou had Lilly bunt because it meant that he wouldn’t have a chance to even things up.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat: "Marmol has been up one time this season, and he struck out"
Ron: “yeah, he can swing the bat”
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by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's already a better bunter than fontenot
MICKEY
by grifdog on May 14, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My boy, the the Scrappy Vacuum Cleaner
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by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
AFLAC TRIVIA QUESTION...
No peeking.
Who was third in 2007 MVP voting among Cub players, 26th overall?
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sori?
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by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRo?
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by Reddevil on May 14, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't laugh
I misread the question. I thought it was 26th MVP of the team.
by grifdog on May 14, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
He was 2nd among relievers, behind Jose Valverde (14).
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!!!
Do I win something?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That prize goes to me...
c’mon. it’s right there. Me above you. And I didn’t answer it as a Q Trebek lol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You get a one week stay at MDBNIU's house
We’re playing with “Let’s Make A Deal” prizes.
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great, I can just see it
MDBNIU yelling, “It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again!”
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DT can have it.
lol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interestingly, he was 26th for MVP of the NL, best for a Cub pitcher
And was behind Big Z in Cy Young voting.
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't say?
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 14, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ron Burgundy?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since I was asked.
Lilly: .230/.285/.307,.592 OPS
Johnson: .256/.340/.331, .671
Johnson’s running away with it now.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's enjoy having our center-fielder out hit one of our pitchers.....
....while we still can.
"Baseball is like church- many attend, few understand." ~ Leo Durocher
by The Lip on May 14, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT 4-1 Cards
over Bucs; Top 8
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by Reddevil on May 14, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching game on Extra Innings
Not accustomed to hearing so much whining from that analyst. Anyone else listening to him?
by SETX Cub on May 14, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL, just asked that above
Whiner than most and now they just called the human air raid siren a wrigley field “fixture”.... Barf
by LT on May 14, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you had to give up one
would you give away big z or marmol?
by dariot2 on May 14, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is my left leg
an option
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by Reddevil on May 14, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only for the fact he pitches half of the innings that Z does.
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
hate to consider what kind of horrific situation would lead to such a miserable day in Cubs history, but yea, you gotta stick with the Ace of your staff
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My middle testicle isn't of use to me... anymore.
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by NittanyCub on May 14, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felix
would like a word w/ you
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by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaha
"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 May 14, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha to bad your gonna have to go to iowa to see him
by dariot2 on May 14, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he's still
here the end of June I’ll get to see him. :-)
by sue369 on May 14, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to ESPN
Marmol has thrown 21 pitches total
by dbaltman on May 14, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
7
"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 May 14, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou being asked about Edmonds...
“What did Jim (Hendry) say? Whatever Jim said is fine with me”...lol..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 14, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that would be 3 up 3 down....
on to cubs half of the 8th…...
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on May 14, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this isnt a closing spot
he finish the inning is 6 pitches
by dariot2 on May 14, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marmol
Has thrown 21 pitches in 2 innings, 16 of them for strikes
by bubbamike the one and only on May 14, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ManLee is really pressing right now
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by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe
we can get Choi back.
by bubbamike the one and only on May 14, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
blasphemy!
lol no really
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by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was Eyre even up in the pen?
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by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who comes in in the 9th?
Save Wood for tomorrow, I would think.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But I guess he's up in the bullpen
So much for that idea.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let Marmol pitch left-handed.
"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 May 14, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you won't pitch Chad Fox with a four run lead then you shouldn't pitch him at all.
Seriously.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
i guess the argument would be “wood needs regular work”
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by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose.
Why don’t we just go to an 8 man pitching staff and get it over with?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When did Fox work last?
Did he pitch last night or Monday?
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More recently than he probably should have.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
I thought after Dusty abused him against the Reds that Fox’s career was over. I’m glad to see he’s back, but he needs to be used judiciously.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last Sunday, against Arizona
Gave up no runs in 1.2 innings.
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by NittanyCub on May 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
technically...he inherited the bases loaded and proceeded to walk the two runs in...
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You really have to judge a reliever by their ability to keep inherited runners from scoring...
...because that’s their job. It’s why ERA is such a poor metric for evaluating relievers.
by cwyers on May 14, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the absolute opposite definition of the word "technically"
You’re looking for “realistically.”
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by NittanyCub on May 14, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Use him tomorrow
I’m thinking we’ll need him tomorrow to close. Guess we’ll see.
by Schizo on May 14, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs