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Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs, May 18, 2008 1:20 PM CDT



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Pittsburgh Pirates
@ Chicago Cubs

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 1:20 PM CDT
Wrigley Field

Phil Dumatrait vs Jason Marquis

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing from left to right field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Near 60.

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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!

Today's Starting Pitchers
Jason Marquis
J.
Marquis

Cubs
vs. Phil Dumatrait
P. Dumatrait
Pirates
1-3 W-L 1-1
5.26 ERA 3.96
24 SO 26
16 BB 18
4 HR 3
vs. Pit -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Jason Marquis 1-3 7 7 0 0 0 0 39.1 52 24 23 4 16 24 5.26 1.73


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Phil Dumatrait 1-1 13 3 0 0 0 0 36.1 35 17 16 3 18 26 3.96 1.46

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.

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Baseball-reference.com game preview

Today's overflow comment thread will post at 2:45 pm CT.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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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

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

cool.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on May 18, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up 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

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

a bit wild

He needs to settle down

by Shadow on May 18, 2008 1:29 PM CDT 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

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

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.
  1. 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

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

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

Cedeno at 1st?

On Lee’s day off?

by SecondSon on May 18, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up 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

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

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

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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

Good Call

Maybe then we would appreciate Marquis’s pitching. Alternatively, we could give the shrooms to the opposing team and hope that Marquis can K them… although I doubt it….

by Schizo on May 18, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up 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!

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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

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

Need Hill

The Cubs really just need Hill to find his control and then put Marquis wherever he can go.

by Schizo on May 18, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

first inning

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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

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

dang.

I wish I could get my picture-in-picture to work.

It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa

by Emelie on May 18, 2008 1:55 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

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

RJ

Derosa ran too late for him to risk it.

by Schizo on May 18, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

looked like he was going to slide right into the stands

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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

Reed

not getting to 2nd on passed ball?

by plenz on May 18, 2008 2:07 PM CDT 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

really!

It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa

by Emelie on May 18, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up 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

Really?

He stood there… not so hard.

by Schizo on May 18, 2008 2:09 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

mercy call

that pitch was up

by grifdog 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

man

that ball was scorched

by grifdog on May 18, 2008 2:10 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

Sac Fly

2-1, nice AB for Fonzie

by SecondSon 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

Len & Bob

cracked me up with their series of “He’s so hot that…” jokes

It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa

by Emelie on May 18, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ONEDEC

with a flare to tie it

by Shanghai Badger on May 18, 2008 2:12 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!

finds a hole!

by grifdog 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