Jurrjens scratched for Wednesday..Bennett will start

by jeff_pico on Jun 11, 2008 1:36 PM CDT Comment 18 comments

Yet another starting roation for the Braves...shades of the 85 Cubs:

Jun 11 Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens (ankle) was scratched from his start Wednesday, June 11, with a twisted right ankle. The team is hoping Jurrjens can prevent a trip to the disabled list.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/8091/news;_ylt=Atnzw1IIbr11CzrW2ldB8OyFCLcF

Bennett isn't bad but more bad luck for the Braves. Bennett has never faced the Cubs yet in his career. He is 0-3 with a 3.47 ERA.

CORRECTION: Bennett has never faced the Cubs as a Brave, as a Brewer in 2004 he pitched 7 2/3 innings vs the Cubs only giving up 1 ER.

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this could possibly be bad news

because we always lose to pitchers who we have never faced/havent faced in while

ex. shawn estes this year, nick masset last year vs the sox, and many others

by grathanial on Jun 11, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jurrjens has never faced the Cubs either...

Jim Edmonds is the only Cub that’s played against him – earlier in the year while on the Padres, so does it really make a difference? They would both be new…Bennett just has an easier to pronounce name.

by bergs55 on Jun 11, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Previous years i would agree with you....

But this team as learned and accepted patience at the plate which is giving our hitters more pitches to see and learn about the starter.

"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"

by HIGGY on Jun 11, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

second time through the order this lineup tends to feast-—-speaking of feast, im going for the nachos tonight, bloody marys at Uncommon Ground---stomach ache waiting to happen

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 11, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two words: Easy Gas.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 11, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess this is good news

Jurrjens has been having a pretty decent year up to this point

"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 11, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He's always been average

But Bennett has a lower ERA.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 11, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bennett...

... hasn’t faced the Cubs since 2004, when he was a reliever with the Brewers.

Only D-Lee has more than 3 AB vs. Bennett, and he’s 3-for-4 with a HR.

The Cubs had never faced Jurrjens, so as long as they have a scouting report on Bennett, they should be fine.

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

by Al on Jun 11, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

AGREE

Jurrjens was a pitcher who I would not want to face even if it is at home

by chicagodave on Jun 11, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let off some steam, Bennett.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 11, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if...

Bennet will “Stick Around” in their starting rotation?

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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 11, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

remember when I said I'd kill you last?

I lied

by PrincetonCubs on Jun 11, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What, you don't have a picture of Bennett

in his chainmail vest?

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is from Predator

That line is from Commando!

"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly

by McRipper on Jun 12, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cubs are a tidal wave right now

They bring the pitcher to them.

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jun 11, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think they'll eventually "let him go."

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 11, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

All the breaks keep going the Cubbie way

Rich Harden !! 8 starts, 3-0, 47 IP, 58 Ks, 2.85 ERA

by MDBNIU on Jun 11, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No pun intended, right?

THANKS BENNETT!

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THERIOT: In all honestly, when I saw it, I really felt like punching you right in the mouth and or breaking your leg.

by EJThunder on Jun 11, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs