Open Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Sunday 5/18, 1:20 CT
by Al on May 18, 2008 10:00 AM CDT
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs, May 18, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
Sunday morning notes:
- The Cubs have a chance to win eight games on a homestand for the first time in almost 30 years, since June 2-11, 1978. That link also quotes Lou's reaction to not being selected as an All-Star coach this year:
"It would have been an honor but quite frankly I've been in Yankee Stadium a long, long time. I'd rather go home and spend three days in Florida with my family and on the beach. … They could have brought Joe Torre back. Joe Torre won all those championships there too. I'll see the new Yankee Stadium."
- Daryle Ward is expected to go on the DL after today and Micah Hoffpauir will be called up to replace him. He is no savior -- he is already 28 -- and please, please, Lou, don't play him in the outfield unless there's a dire emergency. I saw Hoffpauir play OF in spring training and, essentially, he's a first baseman playing outfield... and not very well.
- Many times I criticize Greg Couch, but today he nailed it:
This season, general manager Jim Hendry deserves credit for putting together a much more complete team. Just think of how much better they are in the construction than they were last season. Contrast them to the White Sox. If Sox second baseman Juan Uribe, struggling to hit .200 and now with a sore hamstring, fails, then what? If a Cubs middle infielder flops, then Ronny Cedeno, who finally has developed, is there.
Mark DeRosa can play anywhere. Henry Blanco is the ideal backup catcher. That little Fontenot kid can do some things.
- Sean Gallagher has really made everyone sit up and notice:
"I think he needed to just [cut out] some of the stuff, eating and everything off the field," [pitching coach Larry] Rothschild said. "The work habits have gotten good and it shows. [The success] is one game. [The test] is going to be building on that and going from there."
Now, go out and win that 8th game on the homestand!
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Phil Dumatrait was pretty horrendous for last year's Reds, who let him go. And then he was bad in relief early this year for the Pirates. Since he's been moved to the rotation he's 1-0, 4.02 in three starts, which includes one good start, one mediocre one and one bad one. The Cubs smacked him around in the 15-inning game in Pittsburgh on April 9, but he then threw 4.1 scoreless innings in relief in Wrigley Field last month, mopping up in two blowouts. Aramis Ramirez has gone 3-for-5 with a HR off Dumatrait. The Cubs ought to eat this guy for breakfast and lunch.
Jason Marquis has been... bad most of this year. However, his best start of the year was April 19 against the Pirates in Wrigley Field, when he threw six innings, allowed six hits, a walk and one run, and struck out seven. Basically, we need him to replicate that game today. He handles most of the Pirates pretty well, except for Jason Bay (14-for-37, .378/.442/.865, 4 doubles, a triple, 4 HR).
Today's game is on WGN, but should also be available on EI via FSN Pittsburgh. For other games see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's overflow comment thread will post at 2:45 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Go Cubs!
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 18, 2008 10:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Using Hoffpauir
Using Hoffpauir to spell DLee two or three times over the next couple of weeks - assuming that Ward will come off after 15 days - would meet Lou’s call for “more rest” for Lee.
It seems that Lou is already using this philosophy with Soto. Blanco has seen more playing time early in the year than in past years.
Lee is hitting .178 over the past 11 games and periodic days of rest might help.
I’m sure Lou was reluctant to sit Lee with Ward being hobbled.
by ceegeewow on May 18, 2008 10:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewer fan wants Bob Brenley
I went to Brewers Blog to see the reaction to their double dip against Boston. Most of them want Yost fired. One of them brought up an interesting replacement. Our very own Bob Brenley. Brenley was very successful with Arizona and although I think Len and Bob have developed into a great team, if Bob wants to manage again, I would wish him the best of luck, except against the Cubs.
by Rick B on May 18, 2008 10:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a little early for a send-off
just because some guy on a brewers blog said he wishes the Brewers would hire him.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 18, 2008 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Molitor with the Brewers org?
I’d think they’d probably go the former player route, with Molitor or maybe Cecil Cooper, who they’d have to poach from Houston.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather keep him as an announcer.
I wonder if Bob even wants to go back into managing. There was a lot of discussion about him last year, and he didn’t go.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't wait for the game
Even with Marquis on the mound. I can’t remember ever feeling this optimistic about the Cubs’ chances to finish first this early in the year.
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 10:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The statement we should eat them for lunch
scares me. Being a long time fan I never feel comfortable with our opponent. I liked our chances with Z on the mound yesterday but it didn’t work out well. With that said I really like this team. I think we have the stuff to beat any team on any given day. I didn’t feel that way last year, ever. I always thought the Yankees or Red Sox would have their way with us. I don’t feel that way about the 08 Cubs. I am loving this season so far!
by mgfabc on May 18, 2008 11:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
and I am always going to like our chances with Z on the hill, but bottom line is that he just didn’t have it yesterday. Thats baseball. But yeah this year like never before I feel like we are, not might, but are going to win every day. Its a nice feeling to have.
"I play for them," Soriano said quietly at his locker Saturday after a mob around him cleared. "I want to play great for them because I know it means so much to them."
by OB on May 18, 2008 11:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be so baseball
for Z to get knocked around yesterday and Marquis to come out and throw a gem….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
then
let it be so baseball. :D
We need a win going to Houston.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Houston pitching
is really getting knocked around by Texas. Oswalt left with what looked like a groin problem.
by Rick B on May 18, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mlb.com has the Ward move
so it might be before today’s game not after. I assume Hoffpauir has made it to Chicago.
by rlpete on May 18, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would be
one of the happiest people on here if Jason could go 6-7 innings today. He’s about due for a quality start don’t you think?
Can Soriano hit one or two more homers today? It would almost be unreal if he does.
by sue369 on May 18, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it's a pretty safe bet
to say he’ll hit at least one.
IF they pitch to him. Think they’ll challenge him on the first pitch? I hope they do. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fonz
might begin cooling off today – i hope not, cuz this stretch has been AMAZING but its hard to imagine it continuing b/c i think they HAVE to pitch to him differently now
i am hoping he gets a double today and that dlee and aram start doing their jobs, which is driving him in
"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 18, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pregame
Soriano says to Len:
1) I’m one of nine guys on the team. We all do our part.
2) I want to play well for the team and the fans.
3) I want pitchers to throw me strikes.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he sounded pretty good
But again, as I posted in the apology thread—we seem to be going to the other extreme now.
He was getting a beating when he was going poorly, now we’re ready to build a statue to Soriano the man as well as the ballplayer . . . the truth is somewhere in the middle.
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
totally agree
he will be great and terrible and pretty good and mediocre – in the end he is a good-to-elite player, somewhat overpaid, but so what he is on our team and he’s making us better
"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 18, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want pitchers to throw me strikes.
What a ground-breaking, hard-hitting interview!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 18, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so did anyone catch the soriano interview just now?
really good interview, i thought. it seems like people question his humility, and his desire to be a team player but i thought he came off very level-headed with len. this is a good guy and he’s on fire right now – let’s root for the cubbies!
"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 18, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineups?
Anyone there? This thread is QUIET!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's Play Ball!
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 18, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lineups
fonz
cedeno
lee
ramirez
dome
soto
dero
RJ
marquis
pirates:
sanchez
mclouth
bay
laroche
nady
doug mien…whatever
paulino
bixler
dumatrait
"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 18, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OneDec
playing Shortstop? Hallelujah!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AMEN
"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 18, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow that guy
totally punted on God Bless America.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Breaking news! The Brewers are losing!
TO THE RED SOX (GASP)
"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 18, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like an idiot
Totally misread that box score.
"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 18, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you're just anticipating
Give it an inning or two
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm here, and ready for a Cubs' win!
and ready to watch it with my homies at BCB. ;-)
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chances of rain today?
Several other games are being delayed, is the rain coming to Wrigley?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on May 18, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
right now it's at 20%
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 18, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, almost nothing :)
radar looks fine, too. would be surprising if this game didn’t get in
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not forget that the Pirates are hot.
Don’t want to get too overconfident.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm here
Although I won’t post much because I’m also watching the game on this thing I’m typing on.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 18, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sanchez double off Marquis
"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 18, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not off to a fine start.
Marquis is nibbling too much.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He went after the 2 and 3 hitters though
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 18, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 out
McLlouth pops to Lee, Bay fies to Johnson
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nittany -- Pedroia HRs to tie it at 2 in Boston
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Red Sox have been annihilating them that whole series
I watched most of that series this weekend, and it hasn’t been pretty.
"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 18, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oritz hit one -- 3-2 Sox
You were only 1/2 inning off
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HR from LaRoche
2-0 Pirates
"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 18, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow i hate marquis
"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 18, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
feh
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Poop
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
letting him hit
a HR is NOT settling down.
2-0 pirates. Take him out NOW.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really want
to Like Marquis but he makes it damn near impossible.
by sue369 on May 18, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm happy
not liking him, if we could only get him OFF THE TEAM.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
D'oh
Maybe we shouldn’t do PBP . . .
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if this start ends up bad...
what are the chances lou removes him from the starting rotation?
"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 18, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Question is, is anyone else ready to step up?
Plus, what do they do with him?
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think someone could step up
but yeah, that contract is an immovable road block to any trade/release
"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 18, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
100%
would be my guess
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes but who replaces him?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on May 18, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good
"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 18, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In favor of whom?
Lieber? He didn’t look too good in his one start. Hill? His back is hurt, and he wasn’t sparkling at AAA before that happened (a connection?)
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marshall?
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marshall.
5 scoreless AAA innings yesterday.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marshall..
right…and he was pretty good here too..
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
slim to none
so it might be a good idea to pull for him to do well instead of hoping for him to get clobbered…
by LT on May 18, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Marquis gives one up to LaRoche.
It’s early but it doesn’t look like he’s got good stuff today. And given his mediocre stuff, that’s not a good thing.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He had one half of a good season with the Cubs.
I don’t know what the hell they’re going to do with Marquis. God he sucks.
"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 18, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to get rid of this fool.
I’m tired of watching him suck.
by Kornchex on May 18, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YOU SUCK MARQUIS
Give back the money you bum!
by SecondSon on May 18, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm
i agree
"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 18, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liebs
Would Lou give him another chance as a starter?
by SecondSon on May 18, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's early in the game yet
Ummm, but YES!
by salparadise23 on May 18, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
our turn
let’s light em UP!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The real matchup is # of RBIs Soriano has vs.
- of runs Marquis gives up.
It’s one hell of a match this afternoon
"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 18, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano base hit,
one first.
"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 18, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice AB
lots of pitches + single
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's pretty decent...
"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 18, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another hit for Sori
people wanted to get rid of him about a week ago or so….
by LT on May 18, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd love
to know what’s going through Lou’s head right now.
by sue369 on May 18, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a family blog, sue369
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously you haven't been here
during a game thread when the cubs are losing
by LT on May 18, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could read his
lips that night last year when he went out and talked to Dempster. :D
by sue369 on May 18, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thinking about what he's having for dinner tonight?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did I just hear Bob Brenly talk about sample size?
Fetch my fainting couch!
by cwyers on May 18, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha..
he must read bcb
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else havng trouble with the stream on MLB.TV?
by Seattle Cubs Fan on May 18, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Working for me
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 18, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
man
DLee can’t buy a hit right now what is this?
"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 18, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry, he'll be fine
but he probably needs a day off.
by LT on May 18, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
UGH
Lee needs a day off…............
by salparadise23 on May 18, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would probably be the Hoff.
Obviously Lee will need days off from time to time, but I trust Lee, the trainers and Lou to figure out when those are. The only way you’re going to get out of a slump is just to play through it.
by cwyers on May 18, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I give it 5 days
before people start seriously considering trading for Lee on this blog.
"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 18, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it'll get that bad
but he could use some rest—appears to be swinging at pitches he ordinarily wouldn’t
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he doesn't
get a hit today he’ll probably be on MDBNIU’s shit list tonight.
by sue369 on May 18, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time he drew a BB?
It seems he’s been overly aggressive lately and swinging at a lot of bad pitches.
by Luis on May 18, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that Bud Light Commercial.
“That chili is not sitting well.”
The look on the little guy’s face is priceless.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
generous inside corner on 3-1
but Marquis walks him on the next pitch, anyway
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're Done, Jason
Get the pen going, Lou!
by SecondSon on May 18, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.. Marquis is unbelievable.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 18, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoff-Power
But if we needed a RH bat, it would prolly be DeRo
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow guys
marquis is, as usual, out of sorts – to be kind
"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 18, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
leadoff walk.
argh.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis is all over the place today.
Yuck!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great save by Soto
saving a steal from a ridiculous pitch.
"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 18, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
geo soto saves terrible wild pitch
followed by pitch in the dirt
"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 18, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is he as bad as Gameday is making him seem?
by Seattle Cubs Fan on May 18, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
much worse
"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 18, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who, Marquis?
He’s pitching like, well, Jason Marquis.
by cwyers on May 18, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
geo soto saves terrible wild pitch
followed by pitch in the dirt
"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 18, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This could be a long day guys..
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 18, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why was he checking 2nd base? THERE'S NO ONE ON THERE!!!!
"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 18, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he is confused
"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 18, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything to avoid having to throw a pitch at this point, probably.
If you were Jason Marquis, wouldn’t you rather be looking at second base then at the guy that’s going to knock your meatball out of the park?
by cwyers on May 18, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I was The Marquis
I’d be laughing at all Cubs fans, and the organization, for giving me 21 million dollars to lose games and bitch.
"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 18, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hop returns
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 18, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
at least he didn't jump too high lol
"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 18, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BB
Says Hoff might start Wednesday so Lee can get two days off.
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that would be really good for him i think
"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 18, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know he'd like to get DLee two days off.
But that’s a long wait.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least
he can still strike out Bixler.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bixler is probably the worst hitter in the majors.
by cwyers on May 18, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry. Brian Bocock is worse.
But… that’s about it.
by cwyers on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis
Does Marquis’ current suckage mean that we will see decent Marquis late in the season for whichever team will give us some magic beans for him?
by Schizo on May 18, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if we're offered magic beans
i hope we take it
"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 18, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are magic beans like magic mushrooms?
pretty pictures!
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who was the guy on the Pirateswho retired a couple years ago who never got that grin off his face?
He was a 3rd baseman
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 18, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
joe randa
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the joker
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Thanks. That guy was creepy.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what made u think of him?
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 18, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, it was some little guy who was always smiling.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Andruw Jones
But AJ always has a smirk on his face too
by SecondSon on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou had no trouble pulling Hill
in what? The second inning. C’mon Lou get trotting!
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 18, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
after 4 walks in the first
Marquis sucks, but it’s not the same situation
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou thinks
that Hill is salvageable. He knows Marquis isn’t. There’s no improvement to have.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right...
Marquis is going to be mediocre. Hill has the stuff to be much much better than he has been.
by SouthernCub on May 18, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, but Marshall, Lieber and Hart all have the stuff to be better than Marquis.
by cwyers on May 18, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lieber
didn’t demonstrate that, and with Marshall back in AAA, Lieber had to go be the long man int the pen.
Marquis isn’t dependable. I’d say it’s arguable whether or not he’s a bigger detriment as a starter or as a bullpen pitcher.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's your point?
We have a year and a half of Marquis’ salary to go. Lieber seems okay with pitching from the pen, and in his small sample size he stunk as a starter (which is all Piniella needs to decide a on a guy). And Marshall and Hart have to be stretched out.
by SouthernCub on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
first inning
"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 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why isn't he just grooving it?
It’s the pitcher for Christ sake! If it wasn’t for Koske, he’d be up to his armpits in trouble right now.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Walgreen's bat kids
at least they don’t make them wave for 20 minutes anymore. Nice to see one from Kenosha . . .
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that last year?
The Cubs had that old dude as the batboy?
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah, that was Tom Hellman
The clubhouse/equipment manager
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
misunderstood the question
yes, that was last year
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahhh..right..
Not that old I guess…I remember the Cubs bench was giving him a hard time…just playing with him..
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope Bob hasn't just jinxed Aramis.
With that comment about his errorless streak.
Boy, we look weak today, so far.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
our 3/4/5 hitters have been nonexistent for basically this whole week – and yet we’re still killing it?! imagine if these three guys get back to being hot – scary awesome
"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 18, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In his defense,
Derrek’s had the wind take a couple HR from him this homestand, but on the whole, he, Rammy, and Dome are having a bit of a cold stretch. Thank the maker for Soriano!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
don’t get me wrong, i love those 3 guys i just want them to get going a little more (good point about the wind)
"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 18, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kosuke and his press crew
He gave them the cold shoulder yesterday after the game. Can’t say I blame him.
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 18, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dumatrait looks to have learned from past mistakes
against this team. He’s pitching pretty well so far.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or, we're making him look good.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naw.
I think he’s pitching well. Good bite to his pitches today.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
disagree
he was pretty wild early we need to press him to throw strikes and be more selective
"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 18, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The AB's have been pretty short.
That’s a good point.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
he’s pitching much better than Marquis.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not saying much.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but it appears to be enough for the moment.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dumatrait is probably one of the crappiest pitchers in the NL.
But your not gonna give up any runs when your locating like he is..
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Kosuke seeing less pitches than he used to?
His ABs seem shorter.
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea. He swings earlier in the count against lefties.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 18, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boston-Milwaukee update
Bottom 4, Crisp up with bases loaded none out and full count.
4-3 Milwaukee
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rays up 1-0 against St. Louis
"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 18, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HBP
runner to 1st
"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 18, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
aaaaand
now Marquis hits McClouth. F@@#$*&^ing brilliant.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I suppose that's one way....
of not getting clobbered by the Pirates’ best hitter.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox-Brewers
On TBS today?
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thx
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not sure
I’m in SE WI, so I get both games today
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unbelievable
that looked really painful oh my gosh
"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 18, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is it wrong
for me to hope Marquis hits somebody and that somebody charges him and breaks his arm, or possibly marquis hurts himself trying to get away?
by grifdog on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it would be wrong if somebody didn't wish this
"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 18, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez, Jason.
Why don’t you just beg for Soriano to get beaned. Not going to be surprised to see Dumatrait retaliate.
(Hey, that rhymes! I’m a poet, and I don’t know it!)
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GIDP
on to the bottom of the 3rd
"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 18, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great turn by rrrrrronny! on that one
"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 18, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well turned DP!
Ronny looks so smooth at SS….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm Dumb
I thought The Riot was playing SS. Who’s batting 2nd today?
by SecondSon on May 18, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ronny
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much as I love The Riot
I can’t shake the feeling that there’s much more upside to ONEDEC.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot's hitting very well,
and shouldn’t be outright benched, but Ronny’s glove is so much better, if Ronny keeps hitting, it should be hard for Lou to not put him on the field.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BeanBall war abrewin?
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It wouldn't be right.
It’s obvious that Marquis doesn’t have control.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He couldn`t hit the batter if he was standing on home plate!
by muffman on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So........
who takes Marquis’ spot in the rotation? Lou ain’t gonna put up with him too much longer
by plenz on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Potentially Marshall, Hill, or Hart...
Marshall and Hart are getting stretched out in the minors. Hill is working on his mechanics. I’d guess Marshall would get the shot.
by SouthernCub on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder
Are there any good #2 Starting Pitchers out there that are potentially available?
by Kornchex on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not right now...
maybe in a month or two.
by SouthernCub on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Boston
Crisp fans, Lugo walks.
4-4, bases loaded 1 out
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
coco crisp
I keep thinking of chocolate breakfast cereal.
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jenny Craig
I should give her a call myself
by SecondSon on May 18, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta Lay Off
The Oreos and Ben n Jerrys
by SecondSon on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jenny Craig
What’s her WHIP this year? :)
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
0.00
pretty good…
"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 18, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could it be 34-26-34?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice AB by Derosa.
More patient ones like that, fellas…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs hitters need to reclaim that patience.
I don’t think Dumatrait has got it, and all we have to do is wait him out and he’ll groove a few.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's come out really wild this inning....
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the big deal?
I mean, aren’t the Brewers in last place?
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 18, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but it's too early to bury them. But the further behind they get...
the better. I think they are our chief worry in this division.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
where were the Cubs in June last year?
besides, it’s more enjoyable than watching Marquis pitch
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have a good team. . .
any NL Central losses are good for the Cubs
by Seattle Cubs Fan on May 18, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we wanna bury them
since they APPEAR to have the 2nd best team
btw above i said this guy was wild, that we just had to see more pitches
"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 18, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duma trait has lost all sense of the zone this inning
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Must have been taking his cue from Marquis.
Here comes a bunt.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
RJ trying to get hit
leaning into those inside pitches
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 18, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok pls retaliate against marquis here
load em up for FONZIE pls one time
by grifdog on May 18, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nicely done, Cubbies!
Nice, patient AB’s
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
B2B walks
Runners on 1st and 2nd, 0 out.
Just don’t GIDP, Marquis. That’s all that’s needed.
"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 18, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis is a pretty good hitter....
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DEROSA TO 3RD!
"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 18, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Still has to get the bunt down.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd let him swing
even a DP scores a run
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow nice
close play at third, nice hustle dero
by grifdog on May 18, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heads up baserunning by Derosa!
Reed had to hold up…..too bad.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great baserunning by dero!
where’s RJ at?
"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 18, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
looked like he was going to slide right into the stands
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 18, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
can’t throw a strike to the pitcher trying to bunt, that’s god awful
by grifdog on May 18, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not his fault
DeRosa hesitated.
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk BASES LOADED!
"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 18, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Challenge
See which pitcher sucks more… as Soriano comes up.
by Schizo on May 18, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and there it is
"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 18, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yee haw!
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 18, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ONE TIME FONZIE
My opponent has you on his fantasy team but you’ve killed me anyway… GRAND SALAMI pls one time!
by grifdog on May 18, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Walked 'em full for Sori!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can’t bean him, can’t walk him! Gotta pitch to the hottest hitter in the lineup!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here we go!
SORI!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 18, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great AB by Marquis
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 18, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes it was.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lefty against lefty
Looking to sac bunt but being selective to increase pressure…...most pitchers would not have played that quite so professionally.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 18, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patience Fonzie!
He’s wild, so don’t swing at trash
by SecondSon on May 18, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Sori, make him give you your pitch!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second one was high.
Bad call.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was,
but it was one of the better pitches thrown this inning
by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a garbage call.
Way to bail him out, ump.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. That may cost him.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LF bleachers want another souvenir
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sign Behind the Plate
“It’s Gonna Happen”
by SecondSon on May 18, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano flies out
gets guy to home, 1 out.
2-1 Pirates.
"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 18, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
Drove in a run anyway. That second strike call really helped out Dumatrait.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was DRILLED
and ya know, he absolutely did his job there – great AB
"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 18, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who would have thought Soriano would be .301 avg and .935 OPS
by May 18th?
I knew he was eventually going to get out of his slump, but not like this.
"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 18, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This made me chuckle.
haven’t heard “Texas Leaguer” in a while
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
RONNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ties the game with an RBI Single!!!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 18, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cedeno RBIs, 2-2 game
"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 18, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Onedec!!
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
by Bump Bailey on May 18, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs