Guzman to start Sunday, Z to throw side session
by Mordecai on Sep 28, 2008 9:23 AM CDT
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Now, the Chicago Cubs won't start Carlos Zambrano in their regular-season finale Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Instead, it will be Angel Guzman, a Sept. 1 call-up who has appeared in only five games -- all Cubs losses -- and has a 7.04 ERA in 7 2/3 innings.
Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Zambrano told team officials he'd rather throw a side session in the bullpen instead of working the first couple of innings Sunday. If Zambrano had started, he would have been pitching on three days' rest.
Piniella rested most of his starting lineup in Saturday's 7-3 victory, but said he would start his regulars Sunday against lefty CC Sabathia.
I think it would be hilarious if the Cubs beat the Brewers with Guzman pitching.
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Guzman...
Used to be a prized starting pitching prospect. If he’s healthy, he could be pretty good. I’m glad Z’s not pitching today; if by chance we play the Brewers in the playoffs, I don’t want them getting any more hacks against him now.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
Good point
It’s not even just about keeping Carlos healthy, it’s about not giving them extra looks at our starters.
by Brett Taylor on Sep 28, 2008 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe Guzman get his first win
That kid had such bad luck whenever he left with a lead last year!
If he starts and pitches two innings, he can't qualify for a win.
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let,s hope the scrubs can get it done again.guzman?i,d be going all out to eliminate the brewers.the dodgers are very scary despite their mediocre record. manny in wrigley,not a good thing.not that the mets would be any easier.
it's raining in jersey
rainout in shea possible. 162 in flushing monday?
163 in flushing tuesday?
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