Eyre DFA'd

Is it ridiculous

that I wish it had been Howry? Well, its true.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 5, 2008 1:20 PM CDT 0 recs

Its not ridiculous, +1

by jbertram on Aug 5, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up 0 recs

Agreed

I’d much rather it be Howry.

by polly on Aug 5, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up 0 recs

Especially right now.

n/t

by polly on Aug 5, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up 0 recs

If you listen to Lou carefully he tells it right off

There is no dog house per se…..that is a load of crap. There is being a professional (meaning what is your approach to the game) and then there is performance…..he says productive…....

Simple stuff….either contribute and be a professional or find a new place…...he gives you chances and you had better perform——for the TEAM’s SAKE….

Now if you are struggling….be right make the right approach that is being a professional and fix it…its after all the BIG LEAGUES.

I feel sorry the Cubs lost what was a capable LHP….now we are down to Cotts and Marshall.

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

by Ivy Walls on Aug 5, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up 0 recs

I completely agree with you reddevil. I mean, perhaps it’s the case that because we didn’t see Eyre pitch enough we didn’t see how bad he was. Maybe if Lou was tossing him out there in inappropriate situations like he does with Howry, we would want him DFAed more… I don’t know..

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 1:25 PM CDT 0 recs

call me un-informed

but what, exactly, did Stevie Eyre do to get into Lou’s dog house?
He hasn’t been exactly lights out the last 1 + yrs, but he seemed to be coming around a little better over the last 1 mo or so, and really was not given a chance by Lou.. Personally, if Eyre had any semblence of his form when the Cubs first got him, which is still a possibility, this may be a huge mistake down the stretch.

by LuisSalazar on Aug 5, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up 0 recs

I...

honestly don’t know myself. Eyre seemed to suggest it was from the 1st half of last season though. Can anyone get his numbers pre-all star break of the 2007 season?

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up 0 recs

What did Eyre do?

He started 2007 poorly. Name one player who started 2007 poorly whom Lou trusts. But most people will continue to believe that Lou is always right, because we’re winning.

The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.

by DGU on Aug 5, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up 0 recs

You are correct sir...

First impressions mean a lot, especially with Piniella. Eyre got off to a HORRENDOUS start last year, and never got out of the doghouse. Being hurt early this year didn’t help his cause either.

by SouthernCub on Aug 5, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

I think you have to trust Lou on a move like this.

Eyre has only pitched once in the last month that we, as fans, have seen.

Obviously Lou and his staff have seen a lot more of him in that time and haven’t liked what they’ve seen.

I’m never one to back off from being critical of team decisions, but I just don’t see them throwing away a cheap spare part if they thought they’d get any use out of it.

by Wreckard on Aug 5, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up 0 recs

I think you're right that the club may know more about Eyre's health than we do

but the question was “What did Eyre do to get in Lou’s doghouse,” and the answer is the same for Eyre as it is for many others – make a bad first impression with Lou and then it’s a long wait till your on another team.

The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.

by DGU on Aug 5, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up 0 recs

Eyre agrees re: Lou prejudice:

From Yahoo

His streak of scoreless appearances ran from Aug. 16, 2007 to June 13, but he never meshed with manager Lou Piniella after a slow start last season, Piniella’s first with the Cubs.

"I just don’t think Lou ever got over that," a choked up Eyre said. "I have no hard feelings, and I mean that, truly."

The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.

by DGU on Aug 5, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up 0 recs

Never meshed....

You are correct sir. I don’t if anyone heard or remembers that Eyre gave an interview to ESPN 1000 a few months back and one of the first questions they asked was about Lou calling him ‘Stevie Eyre’ last year. He said something along the lines of ‘To be honest, it hurt but I’m not going to dwell on it. I just look at is a reference to the past when I was struggling.’ Then they asked if he ever apologized and again Eyre said something to the affect of, ‘No, he never mentioned anything of it. But I’m fine w/ it. I don’t care what he calls me as long as I go out there and do my job, I won’t have to worry about it.’ He was also went on to talk about how special this team was and about the comradery, yadda yadda yadda. Maybe I’m reading far too into but I think it’s adds some substance to the idea they never meshed. Oh well, a sad story, but the only thing the team and fans can do, is move onwards….Good Luck Scotty.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 6, 2008 10:14 AM CDT up 0 recs

well,

I’m glad we’re winning, but I disagree with this move of Lou’s. We’re not all Lou-Zombies. :D

’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)

by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

I'll take a guess...

...that Lou was not in love with how many walks he gave up (and hits per inning). Eyre’s WHIP has been too high (since Piniella has been here) to be a reliable/effective reliever.

If there is one thing Piniella has been very consistant with, it is his dislike for pitchers who don’t throw enouph strikes.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Aug 5, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up 0 recs

at least

Eyre was a lefty. Plenty of RHP in AA that can throw a 92 mph with no movement.

by thegangler on Aug 5, 2008 1:31 PM CDT 0 recs

Marshall Big Part of Bullpen

Sean is the 2nd lefty in the pen behind Cotts now. His role in the pen will be really big IF the Cubs should make the playoffs. I find bullpens are more important in postseason play than regular season play.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Aug 5, 2008 1:32 PM CDT 0 recs

Hope he lands on his feet too...

He always seemed like a good guy on the Radio, and it’s too bad he won’t be able to ride the rest of this season out.

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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT 0 recs

I always liked the guy

I wish the best for him, but why him and not Howry?

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 5, 2008 1:45 PM CDT 0 recs

As I said in the other thread...

...Cubs will regret this, perhaps even this year.

A veteran lefty will be picked up quickly by other teams. He can still be effective.

We will likely face him at some point in the postseason.

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When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Aug 5, 2008 1:59 PM CDT 0 recs

I'd love to face him if he makes an AL roster....

by Fukudome is my Homie on Aug 5, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up 0 recs

I fear it will be an NL playoff contender....Milwaukee or St. Louis?

Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Aug 5, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up 0 recs

hopefully

the Yankees. Or maybe the BlueJays. Someone who may not contend, so we don’t even have to see him in the WS.

’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)

by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up 0 recs

What, Farnsworth and Hawkins weren't ENOUGH of the ex-Cub factor?

Hopefully the Yanks have learned that if you can’t pitch for the Cubs, you can’t pitch in the AL…

Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Aug 5, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up 0 recs

A Big Mistake

And I admit I’m biased, because I personally like the guy. Nonetheless, he’s a true situational lefty that always comes in handy down the stretch. He had a bad first part of 2007, but was great the second half, and started out rough this year, but he WAS injured. It will be a real shame if the Cubs make it to the Series this year and he’s not a part of it. Good luck Scott. You’re a cool guy and a good pitcher.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 5, 2008 2:05 PM CDT 0 recs

Feel bad for him.

He broke up in the interview he did (was shown on Comcast pre-game). Hopefully he can do well wherever he lands.

"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08

by Bildo1805 on Aug 5, 2008 2:22 PM CDT 0 recs

I feel as bad as I can feel for a guy making ~$4 million per year...

The competitor and teammate in me definitely feels bad. But he’ll be okay. He may even catch on with another contender anyway.

But he did seem to thoroughly enjoy being in Chicago. From that perspective, I agree and feel for him.

by SouthernCub on Aug 5, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up 0 recs

I felt so bad for him.

I’m sure he will be missed in the club house.

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

Yeah...

He was no Manny… I always hate to see guys go who like being here…

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 2:46 PM CDT 0 recs

This will sound stupid....

... but I hope he catches on with either Philly or Houston, because I’ll be seeing those teams at Wrigley at the end of the month. I’d like to stand and give him some applause as a thank you.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 5, 2008 3:08 PM CDT 0 recs

Doesn't he have a brother

that is a member of the Astros? Seems I remember something about him and his bro playing catch together before a game. That would be cool for him. Might be the wrong brothers though.

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 6, 2008 3:27 AM CDT up 0 recs

Willie Eyre....

... Scott’s brother, pitched for the Twins in 2006 and Rangers in 2007 and had an ERA over 5.00 both years. He’s out of baseball this year.

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

by Al on Aug 6, 2008 3:28 AM CDT up 0 recs

Ah

wrong Texas team, right thought! Atleast he will still have a job in the bigs.

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 6, 2008 3:31 AM CDT up 0 recs

His press conference

made me alittle sad to see him go.

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by Unique on Aug 5, 2008 3:54 PM CDT 0 recs

Next up Marquis???

With Chabba getting hurt I wonder if NYY comes a calling….

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

by Ivy Walls on Aug 5, 2008 4:21 PM CDT 0 recs

there actually could be takers for a starter,

but for the two starts we’ll need him…

...and maybe two more….

i’d keep him til the offseason

by tim815 on Aug 5, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up 0 recs

Marquis is owed $9 million in 2009

....and he has held his end of the bargain up in 2008. He’s not going anywhere folks.

by MDBNIU on Aug 5, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up 0 recs

The Cubs have seven days to trade Eyre.

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by cwyers on Aug 5, 2008 4:58 PM CDT 0 recs

So long, Scott.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 5, 2008 5:02 PM CDT 0 recs

Scott Eyre had nothing to contribute, so it was the right move

Eyre is not 100% and/or simply has little in the tank. This move also says to me that the Cubs have legitimate faith in Sean Marshall and Neal Cotts. Hard to quibble with the move. Playoff contending teams in major league baseball are a case of Darwinism at work…only the strong and those who can contribute are going to stay. To me this is enormously refreshing after watching years of Cubbie futility complete with it’s national branding campaign of the Luvable Losers.

by MDBNIU on Aug 5, 2008 5:09 PM CDT 0 recs

I am glad to hear Lou has faith in Marshall

When do we get to see him pitch again ? Especially in long relief which is where he should be
used. Lou let Marmol GIVE UP FIVE RUNS in the 9th before FINALLY letting Marshall pitch
the last game before the AS break.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Aug 5, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up 0 recs

I couldn't agree more.

Sure, we all feel bad that Eyre will miss out on the rest of what may be a special season, but you’re spot on. We cannot forget this is a business. For too long, the Cubs have been long on sentiment and short on smarts. If anyone can remember a meaningful Scott Eyre appearance in the last two years, you’ve a better memory than me. Being a good guy gets you no rings…but that being said, good luck, Stevie!

"And then, just as nonchalantly as though Horace Tarbox had been Mr. Beef the butcher or Mr. Hat the haberdasher, life reached in, seized him, handled him, stretched him, and unrolled him like a piece of Irish lace on a Saturday-afternoon bargain-counter." -F. Scott Fitzgerald

by Goodie1969 on Aug 5, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up 0 recs

I thought of one right off the bat-

He got Bonds out last year in the 8th of a tight game, and I’m pretty sure the bases were loaded. There were at least 2 men on. He was put in strictly for Bonds (who was a PH) and he got it done, also I believe this was the day before Bonds hit 752/753 at Wrigley. I mean yeah, it may have not been the prettiest out for us ever as Bonds crushed a liner right to Soriano, but still it was meaningful for sure.

by Canseco's Roid Party on Aug 6, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up 0 recs

I liked Eyre.

As noted above, he got off to a bad start in ‘07 and never quite got out of Lou’s doghouse. I thought he pitched well the 2nd half of last year and most of this year till he got hurt.

I wish him the best.

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by Al on Aug 5, 2008 5:29 PM CDT 0 recs

You too with the doghouse theory

Rubbish. Scott Eyre was either not healthy and couldn’t get major league hitters out, hence why he wasn’t been utilized. And I think it is quite clear that the Cubs were trying like mad to trade him before the 3:00 PM deadline on July 31st. He likely didn’t get work leading up to the deadline because Hendry didn’t want the world to see how injured and/or lousy he really was. It was no coincidence that Eyre’s first action in a long time came literally minutes after the trade deadline passed.

Just once it would be refreshing to see the majority of members on this blog give Lou Piniella a measure of credit for knowing what he is doing.

by MDBNIU on Aug 5, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up 0 recs

We'll see

I think Eyre could be useful, but I agree with what you said above regarding Cotts and Marshall. Lou/Jim have way more faith in those two than they did in Eyre, so it was time for him to go.

Several teams can use a guy like him (Boston, Yankees, Milwaukee, St Louis, even maybe the Dodgers and D-Backs). Hopefully he lands on his feet.

"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...

by Curtain Jerker on Aug 5, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up 0 recs

ANYWAY.............

...... it’s too bad Eyre got into Piniella’s doghouse, because they’ll need him down the stretch. He’ll end up with a contender, no question, because the guy can still pitch. They made a mistake here.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 5, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up 0 recs

There's a big sign in "Lou's Doghouse" that reads...

No strikes, walks = no appearances
Strikes, no walks = appearances

Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Aug 5, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up 0 recs

Um hits and more hits appearences ?

Re Howry.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Aug 5, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up 0 recs

Surprisingly, I checked...

Howry = 1.31 WHIP
Eyre = 1.68 WHIP

I’m guessing that Lou thinks Howry can work out of his funk and that Eyre has limited value (he can’t get righties out at all, they’re over .300 against him, and his last three appearance have been abysmal) with Cotts and Marshall on the team.

It was a case of musical chairs, and Eyre didn’t have a chair.

Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Aug 5, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

This was a bit surprising to me- but I guess it doesn't show Howry's

HRIP which is probably like 1. At least recently it has been.

by Canseco's Roid Party on Aug 6, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

11 HR in 67 innings...

Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Aug 6, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up 0 recs

Did you even bother to read this thread?

There must be something to this “doghouse theory” – because Eyre himself seems to believe in it. As DGU posted above, according to this AP/Yahoo article:

"I just don’t think Lou ever got over [my slow ‘07 start]," a choked up Eyre said. "I have no hard feelings, and I mean that, truly."

And, on the pregame radio interview today, Lou himself gave no indication that an injury was the issue. He basically said he had a limited number of roster spots and someone had to go. Now, obviously Lou didn’t like Eyre as a pitcher, but whether that was justifiable based on his very limited performances this year, is, at the very least, questionable.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 5, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up 0 recs

You hate Lou Piniella, I get it...

Scott Eyre sucked in 2007 and 2008. And he clearly is less than 100%. But if you want to claim Lou Piniella screwed him over then fine. You’re hopeless.

by MDBNIU on Aug 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up 0 recs

You hate Scott Eyre, I get it..

GO AWAY

Hopeless? Hopeless is you gaining respect on this board…..........

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by Hammer on Aug 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up 0 recs

Plus why are you hear again?

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/7/23/577268/didn-t-we-already-see-this#7573781

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by Hammer on Aug 5, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up 0 recs

wow.

you can’t read, and it’s other people who are hopeless?

’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)

by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up 0 recs

Wrong. I don't hate Lou Piniella.

I’m glad he’s here and admire what he’s done for this team. That doesn’t mean every single one of his decisions are beyond reproach.

And you’re a pretty hopeless case yourself, BlueMike – either too lazy or too insecure to bother reading other people’s posts with an open mind or seeing the complexity in any issue.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 9:06 AM CDT up 0 recs

Remember Eyre was one of Dusty's boys

That plus his very goofy nature is unlikely to endeared him to Lou..

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Aug 5, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up 0 recs

I wonder whether...

...Hendry could swipe a prospect from the Reds system for him.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 9:09 AM CDT up 0 recs

Doubt it.

He’s not worth very much. An AL team might take him; the Red Sox, Yankees, Rays and even his original team, the White Sox, might be interested.

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

by Al on Aug 6, 2008 9:40 AM CDT up 0 recs

Yeah, I was just thinkin' of the Dusty connection.

I hope Scott is able to find a place on any of those teams. As long as he doesn’t come back to avenge himself with the Brewers or Cards, I wish him well. Of course, I suppose he could come back to avenge himself in the postseason with an AL team, but let’s cross that bridge when we come to it.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 9:51 AM CDT up 0 recs

Don't be surprised to see...

...Eyre do well with someone (at least for a while), because a change of venue often help a guy like him.

You can call it Piniella’s doghouse, but Lou has been extremely up front since day one, that first and foremost, he wants his pitchers to limit free passes.

Sometimes you just don’t have the right environment for a guy to succeed, and at the end of 06, Eyre was a strong backer of Baker, and admitted that it was because Dusty was easy going. Right or wrong, Piniella has never been one to coddle pitchers when they can’t get the ball over the plate. I can recall reading his lips on several occasions when a pitcher has walked guys with a big lead (basically said – throw fucking strikes we are up by 4 runs) and that is just the way he is.

Eyre seemed like a good dude and I hope he bounces back.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Aug 5, 2008 5:52 PM CDT 0 recs

Eyre did not deserve this

Howry was pitching MUCH worse yet even today Lou left him in a crucial situation.
Lou defintatly DOES have a doghouse and while Eyre struggled he was clearly better than Howry. He was exeptionally good person and I saw him to some very nice things for a disabled kid at the convention one year. That does not make him a good pitcher
and while I have not yet had time to go through the game threads today how would
it not have been better to use Eyre than once again OVERUSE Marmol in a non save
situation. Lou is a a VERY bad manager re the bullpen. He is lucky he has a lot of good
pitchers to work with but as with Howry today it bites him in the ass a lot.

I wish Eyre a lot of luck and I am sure he will land somewhere that a manager
knows how to use him.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Aug 5, 2008 6:03 PM CDT 0 recs

Not clearly better recently, see above....

Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Aug 5, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

And for the record, I like Eyre, but someone had to go with the Shark on fire...

Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Aug 5, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

Scott Eyre sucked, get over it

by MDBNIU on Aug 5, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up 0 recs

Yes, because simplicity and hate...

...speaks to an infinitely better “baseball acumen” than taking a balanced, objective view of a player. According to this article in today’s Trib:

From August 2007 through June 2008 [Eyre] set a franchise record with 33 straight scoreless appearances.

Oh, yeah – he sucked alright.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 9:14 AM CDT up 0 recs

that's a statistic, right?

33 straight scoreless appearances. That’s a statistic. It’s measured with numbers.

Don’t bother him with that sabermahoohaw stuff. BlueMike goes with his gut.

’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)

by drewishdrewid on Aug 6, 2008 9:34 AM CDT up 0 recs

He has no use for the...

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 9:55 AM CDT up 0 recs

For crying out loud...

Eyre can still get guys out every now and then… Howry can’t

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by SackMan on Aug 5, 2008 7:40 PM CDT 0 recs

Howry can too get guys out...

right afte

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