...time I want to see a two-game stretch like that… ever!

but I’d be happy with a win tomorrow and another on Sunday.

I’ll have to record the game tomorrow since I will be at the I-Cubs game.

that we are basically scoring only on HRs last few games. If that is all we got, it will be a long 2nd half of the season.

DLee’s double play tendencies need to stop right now! Forget the HRs Derek, just drive the ball for singles and doubles, and we will be happy campers. Everybody else except the Cubs seem to be hitting doubles like there is no tomorrow. We need to get a few.

Let’s get em tomorrow.

Enough is enough. Surely there are better options available on the scrap heap or via simple trade.

With Sean Marshall going on Sunday we run the distinct risk of blowing out the bullpen in a few days.

PLEASE Jim Hendry, go get a frontline starting pitcher soon.

Eric Patterson wasn’t the only one who was awful on defense; Mike Fontenot dropped a nice throw from Patterson that would have nailed Cabrera later in the game, further proving that he, also, is not major league player. Secondly, we did get a taste today of what a SS with major-league caliber defensive skills is like. Cedeno made at least 3 plays today that I feel confident in saying Theriot would not have made.

Hope so since we’re the best Cubs blog there is.

...and they all seem to want Soto for Sabathia. For what its worth.

the new format at mlbtraderumors .com?

I have to wonder if Sean Marshall, Felix Pie and Matt Murton might get Kevin Towers’ interest. I could care less if we lose any of those three. Maybe San Diego thinks that’s enough?

Heck I would imagine just one ‘prospect’ would bring in Maddux. I don’t think many other teams is going to want him.

but braun throw to Kendall nailed a runner @ the plate.

not a prob got brewer game on radio anyways

Clearly he is not a LF, but that doesn’t mean he can’t play second. I still like him better than Fontenot.

Yet another reason to cheer for them this weekend

2 Down, Cards down to their last out.

Twins lead!!

Twins lead 7-6

Flyout to Left!

the cards and brewers can lose too

I don’t remember it being that loud when I was there…

got a hit and fielder is up to bat. he’s been slumping . 0-16

We didn’t lose a game. Thank God and DeJesus.

Ice Cube had a good breakfast and there was no smog. However, he did have to pull his AK.

they are only 5 games below .500 right now.

If not, is he back tomorrow?

Cindy Brunson sucks

What do you guys think chances are he starts tomorrow? Those were 2 damn good plays. Web gems.

says Lou won’t play Patterson in Left again

Regarding Ronny again, I was surprised to hear Hawk and D.J. hyping him up saying he has all the potential in the world. Still wasn’t surprised that we still can’t outslug them. Typical Hawk.

says he wants to pitch in the all-star game

no harm done i guess

and missing a great opportunity to gain a game on everyone. But I’m a glass half empty guy

That loss to the Os was bad. I did however, get to see my first win ever at Wrigley. I now have a 1-7 record of the games I can remember (I was there as a kid and baby).

It was nice to talk to you Al, as awkward as the conversation was. I really didn’t plan out what I was going to talk to you about just figured I’d come say hi before the game. It’s good to put a personality to the words I read.

I don’t know if any of you saw but the Wed. night game there were a few sox fans sitting in the right field bleachers which is where I was during that series. Someone took the hat off of the guy and threw it onto the field. The hat lay there for the remainder of the inning until someone ran by to pick it up. I’m pretty sure the crowd management guy said he probably lost the hat. Just don’t know if it was picked up on tv or not.

however I am on D. Lee, I mean 19 double play balls. He gets a basehit today, Cubs get on the board early, the game takes a different turn. I can’t remember when he had a big hit, a hit to give the Cubs a lead.
We can talk about E. Pat, Murton and who should start at SS, but Marshall, Marquis and Dempster have been bad last 3 games. All about pitching. And the way CC is throwing lately, the will have to give up either Marmol or Soto to get him. And that won’t happen. If the Cubs get CC without those two in the package, Hendry deserves a new contract.

I’m going to have to dig up some footage of Lee’s swings over the years because I’ve got the feeling that his hole in the inner half could be on its way back. The only pitches his seems to be driving lately are down the shoot, or on the outer half (in which he rarely swings at unless he’s red hot). I’m starting to think its an issue of him not being able to get his hands in while putting a good swing on the ball. He has very noticeably been rolling over pitches all year long, especially offspeed. It’s very odd to see someone who has hit for such average the past few years struggle this long. To me, its clear its not health, because he’s not way behind, or clearly making up in one derpartment for pain in another. A lot of it, I believe, also rests on his pitch selection. From what I’ve seen, for the most part, unless he is hot, he refuses to hit the outside pitch. Derrek should know he’s a big lad, and thats a VERY hittable pitch for him. When he does go after them, he looks REALLY good going to RF. Its kind of a bummer because there’s nothing that can be done if this is the probelm. It all lies in his head then. I certainly do think he is pressing a bit. Maybe someone can debate/concur this, but I believe he at times, is way too picky on the fastball, but has tendancy to chase any breaking ball down. Also, can anyone tell me what pitches he grounded into DPs on (listened on radio)? I know you can’t draw a line directly to this, however his splits show to me that he could be too picky when he’s ahead in the count. I guess it could be a matter of my philosophy, but when he comes up with runners in scoring position and less than 2 outs, I’d like to see him be a little more aggresive. This could really pose as a problem down the road because they need his production. I agree, he could use a day off and get his timing going when he comes back.

to Cleveland on the 9th or July. They have about a two week span of playing the Sox, Tigers, and Twin…I think that will determine Sabbathia. I just don’t see them getting rid of him unless they’re about 10 back.