A Weekend That Could Cure The Cubs' Hitting Woes: Cubs vs. Reds Preview, Friday 7/24, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 24, 2009 11:30 AM CDT
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PrintWhen the Cubs last saw the Reds, from June 5-7 in Cincinnati, the Reds were right behind the Cubs in the NL Central standings and some people were still saying they'd be contenders.
The Cubs took two of three in that June series and since June 7 the Reds are 15-23, including a 7-12 July record in which they have scored 63 runs and allowed 113 in the 19 games played. The three pitchers scheduled to start this weekend for the Reds (Aaron Harang, Johnny Cueto and Micah Owings) have a combined 8.68 ERA during July. So, this would be a real good time to get Cubs bats going, continuing what they began on the road trip just completed. Despite scoring only one run in each of the first two games in Philadelphia, the Cubs scored 38 runs in seven games (5.43 per game) on the road trip and scored ten or more runs twice. They are averaging 4.52 runs per game for the 19 games so far in July and have posted a 12-7 record this month.
Ryan Dempster's recovery is going well, but he won't start this weekend. Instead, Bruce Miles tells us, he'll go on a running program and could be slotted in vs. the Astros next Thursday. Kevin Hart will make one more start (Sunday) before Dempster's return.
Will Lou return in 2010? Here's an interesting take from the Sun-Times, which includes comments from former Cubs managers Dusty Baker and Jim Riggleman on how difficult it can be to manage the Cubs even when they're winning.
And, here are a few notes from Dave van Dyck on whether the Cubs will make any moves before the trading deadline and what those moves might be.
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Aaron Harang looks kind of sad in that photo. He should, if he's thinking about the Cubs; he's 9-6 lifetime vs. the Cubs, but with a 4.55 ERA. He did throw a nice game vs. the Cubs on April 23 at Wrigley Field, allowing seven hits and an unearned run. Derrek Lee has homered five times off him (in 49 career AB) and Aramis Ramirez has three HR off Harang (in 43 AB).
Randy Wells threw 6.2 good innings vs. the Reds in Cincinnati on June 7, but he was long gone by the time the Cubs won that game in 14 innings. He gave up six hits -- two doubles and four singles -- and two runs. A sobering reminder of how fluid the Cubs' pitching staff has been this year can be found in that boxscore -- three pitchers who were in that game (Jose Ascanio, Jason Waddell and David Patton) are no longer on the 25-man roster.
The Cubs are back on cable today, CSN Chicago and FSN Ohio. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Reds site Red Reporter. In fact, yesterday they had a detailed post analyzing today's starter, Aaron Harang.
Overflow comment threads will post today at 2:15 pm, 3:15 pm and 4 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Al you should have learned by now
It seems like every time you say opposing pitchers are easy, they look like Cy Young to Cubs batters. Never assume pitchers who suck , will suck against the Cubs.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 24, 2009 11:35 AM CDT reply actions
the Karma Kontigent applauds you!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Caption:
Are you too good for your home?!?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 24, 2009 11:47 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Lineups anyone?
I suspect our platoon RF to be out against a righty.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 24, 2009 11:55 AM CDT reply actions
Lineup
CF Fukudome,
SS Theriot,
1B Lee,
3B Ramirez,
RF Bradley,
LF Soriano,
2B Fontenot,
C Hill
P Wells.
According to Muskat
I miss Geo
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 24, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
at least
two weeks, if not more.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss Fuld
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 24, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss Fox
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 24, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss DeRosa
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 24, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
me too :-(
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
I miss the bus
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 24, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
But not physics
And trig sucked!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
You know what I think can really happen, not necessarily that i want to happen
but Dan Uggla
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
Rather have Sanchez
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 24, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Uggla is a "power bat" i guess idk
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 24, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
we already have a power bat middle infielder with limited defensive ability.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 24, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't say theriot or Fontenot
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 24, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
And Peavy
And DeRo…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 24, 2009 12:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
i think we can also squeeze
out Halladay from Toronto.
by desmoCubbie on Jul 24, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs definitely need to get another hitter before the deadline
The Cardinals got 2 already
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 24, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions
WSCR reporting
Lilly getting his shoulder examined…….ughhhhhhhhhhhhh
What's the problem with his shoulder?
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 24, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
dunno
my guess is maybe he ghurried back with the bum knee and it affected his motion?
oh, for the love of God
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 24, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
yup, I bet that is what it is....
…I mean he’s the only one who hasnt been hurt this year, why stop now?
ok.....disregard it then
I’m just saying what I was told
That's just what we need...
…another starting pitcher out
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 24, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone know what the Reds lineup is today?
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 24, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions
It will consist entirely of men who not to clog up the bases
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 24, 2009 12:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Cubs magic number is 69
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 24, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
that's a magic number for EVERYONE.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 24, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Recommended for awesomeness.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Everyone rec this!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
here goes
Ted Lilly to miss his next start with shoulder soreness per ESPN 1000 and ESPNChicago.com.
First the knee than the shoulder ?
great.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 24, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
hopefully it's just 1 start
frankly……..if Lill’s really hurt they are pretty much done
don't u wonder
if he hurt his shoulder coming back too soon from the knee?
Halliday...
Now.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 24, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
You don't say...
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 24, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
gah.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
it's like they're cursed or something
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 24, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
what? curse?
What is this you speak of?
by desmoCubbie on Jul 24, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
nothing
it’s just a rumor I heard once
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 24, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
This is A-Ram's breakout game.
And the Cubs breakout game. We’re about to catch fire.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Like as in a hot streak? Or as in they're burn to the ground?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 24, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs will hit 3 bombs today...it will be a fun game to watch
We will get this W
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 24, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
Hope one is D Lee
I picked him for Beat the Streak Home Run style.
by cubsfaninatl on Jul 24, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't concede a season...
…but the DeRosa & Holliday pick-ups really have me quite scared.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
also Lugo
the Cards are quite active. Meanwhile our roster has quite a few flaws, and our move has been a minor league contract with BJ Ryan
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 24, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
TWHS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 24, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
as will our not
having to face wallace 15+ times a year
I don't feel like it changes things that much
We are still a better team if we play like we can. If we keep playing like we have been, then we wouldn’t have been able to overtake them anyway.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I'm sorry, but Holliday is a good player, it improves their team and makes it harder to overtake them
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 24, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
any trade that unpopular on the cardinals board
makes me happy
This is true
but how many more wins is he gonna get the Cardinals?
I just feel like if we play the way we can we win.
by cubsfaninatl on Jul 24, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure, MU,
but we’ve been saying that crap all season: “If we only play up to our potential!” Yeah, we are 1.5 back, but we have a lot of injuries now, and we appear hot because we swept one of the worst teams in the history of baseball in 4 games.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
exactly my point
The dynamic of the division changed 0 with this deal. Either the Cubs will play better, or they won’t. It seems like injuries are adding up too fast and our hitters suck. The Cardinals were the favorites by a lot of people before the trade.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
The dynamic of this division drastically changed.
We have done jack shit, and the Cardinals picked up three players: everybody’s favorite former multi-tool Cubbie, and a top 25 player.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Our offense just needs moar time.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 24, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Cry Me A River, Justin Timberlake.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
♪ ♫ I'm bringin' Bradley back (YEAH!), those muthafrakkers don't know how hit (YEAH!) ♪ ♫
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by daver on Jul 24, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
but the Card's achillies heel
is pitching.
Picking up more bats doesn’t necessarily fix that.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Their staff is 5th in ER.
We are 3rd.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
So we're better.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 24, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Not as good as 3rd.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 24, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
True.
what is the numbers on the ERA though? dtpollitt do you have that?
by cubsfaninatl on Jul 24, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
At pitching? A little.
Now compare offenses, since…you know…you have to score runs to win games too.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 24, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
We were like 3rd worst in NL last time I checked.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Just wait until Houston...
Makes a big splash.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 24, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
by getting Hallady?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 24, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
No, Carlos Lee is going to jump naked into a pool.
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LOL
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by Doggie Stalker on Jul 24, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
That multi-tool Cubbie
is also playing with a torn sheath in his wrist. I wonder about his effectiveness over the last 2+ months.
As for Holliday, he’s good, but has looked mortal most of the year until these last three weeks. If the Cardinals channel that “magic” they had when the acquired McGwire and Edmonds years ago, yes, the Cubs are in trouble. But truthfully, I don’t see Holliday being worth too many wins to St. Louis.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Jul 24, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
It changed when the Cubs stopped playing good baseball
When Aramis went down. Thats when it changed. Todays move did nothing more. If Soriano and Bradley started hitting today the Cubs would have a better lineup. Odds are they wont start hitting so really what changed?
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
that would make sense.
so it won’t happen.
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 24, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
haha who?
waddell? not happening. BJ ryan? too early.
Try again.
by desmoCubbie on Jul 24, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Fossum had a great outing as a starter yesterday.
Check out Josh’s minor league wrap.
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i'd rather bring up a guy
already on the 40 man roster. atkins, prolly. is lil’s going to the dl?
Not sure about Ted yet. Hope not.
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don't we onl have 38 or 39 spots on the 40 man roster used up?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I wasn't aware you had an inside line to the Cubs front office
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 24, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't
but I do know Lou isn’t keen on moving Marshall out of the rotation, or he would have done that when Dempster went out.
by desmoCubbie on Jul 24, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
doubtful
Dempster is ready to come back Wednesday, so I am guessing Lou will just keep Hart in the rotation and move everyone up 1 day.
by desmoCubbie on Jul 24, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't that create a 3 days rest deal?
Poor Z shouldn’t have to do that again
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Reds lineup:
Dickerson
Taveras
Votto
Phillips
Encarnacion
Nix
Hanigan
Gonzalez
Harang
via @johnfayman, Reds beat reporter
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just walk Votto every time
the rest will take care of itself
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
New hot rumor from Fox Sports
The Cardinals are “close” to getting Matt Holliday from the A’s…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
Can anyone tell me
where I can find out how tough our schedule is for the rest of the year? Combined win percentage.
ESPN.com / MLB.com and a calculator?
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 24, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I was hoping there was a site someone knows about that already has it rather than doing it myself.
by cubsfaninatl on Jul 24, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
anecdotally it seems not too bad, just from glancing over the schedule
have we gone out west yet this year?
Here's the link...
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9847882/Sources:-Cardinals-close-to-deal-for-Holliday
The Cardinals are on the verge of acquiring outfielder Matt Holliday from the A’s, according to two major-league sources.
In return, the A’s are expected to receive third baseman Brett Wallace, right-hander Clayton Mortensen and another prospect.
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
LOL, dude. It's a done deal. Everybody knows.
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This was SO 10am, dude!
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by AndrewJStone on Jul 24, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry bout that...
I was running some errands and missed that one…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
No biggie - you meant well.
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No prob.
I was actually playing mock post police more than being serious. Friday has me feeling weird.
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by AndrewJStone on Jul 24, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought you were joking above...
… but um… we know. There have, in fact, been multiple fan posts.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 24, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
o...you weren't joking in your previous post.
yeah it happened…awhile ago…and if you are joking…then good job, cuz you got me.
by desmoCubbie on Jul 24, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I heard they might be getting...
DeRosa too. That would really sting.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 24, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
If they get DeRosa they're gonna
pull away with this division.
by cubsfaninatl on Jul 24, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
No way they get DeRo.
Mark wouldn’t do that to us.
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word on the street
is that Lugo is on the market!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
For who though?
Maybe they’d take Duncan off their hands, but not likely.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 24, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I doubt that would happen!
Would the Sox really DFA Lugo?
This is fun ;P
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
i thought lugo
was still in yewsten. along with cesar cedeno
next thing
someone will tell us Mark Buehrle pitched a perfect game!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Ronny Cedeno is their starting shortstop now.
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we traded
Ronny Cedeno?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
apparently
for some Notre Dame graduate.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Hendry is still ironing out the deal, but word is we might get Aaron Heilman!
Go crazy, folks! Go crazy!
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Anchor: A large heavy object used to restrict movement or progress.
Often tied to things to make sure they sink to the bottom of a body of water to insure drowning.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 24, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
woah woah woah
next thing, you’ll tell me that we traded away Nefi Perez!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
just don't trade ivan dejesus
he’s the glue that holds the team together.
Prediction: There will be a "Great War" in a few years.
Just a gut feeling.
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machines that fly?
unpossbile!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Grog watch
baseball on magic box? How Grog do that?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
what is this 'fire'
about which you speak.
that and ‘wheel’?
was that a bang I just heard?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm feeling optimistic about the Spiders chances to win the pennant this year!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 24, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
if only
someone would do PBP for such a game.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like something only an idiot would do.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I'm just glad
that Jacque Jones appears to be settling into his role. The indentation halfway between the wall and 2nd base holds baseballs quite nicely.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope
we rough up the Mintotaur…err Harang today. Seriously, Randy Johnson is the only thing in the league keeping Aaron from being the ugliest man in baseball.
LOL - the Minotaur. That's awesome.
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Santo back on the air...
Welcome back Ronnie.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 24, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
CSN is interviewing
him right now. He looks good.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Dear Cubs,
Please score first and score often today.
Thanks!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
like a running back
at a sorority dance.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Judd interviewing Kosuke on pregame.
This should be good.
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curse my lack of batteries!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 24, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Was just going to post about this...
At least Judd is speaking louder. As if speaking louder would help Kosuke understand him better.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
WTF?
“tonight you’ll be in right field”? Is this a rerun?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Has to be from Tuesday.
When Johnson got the start in cf.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
That interview was not easy to follow.
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once again
Chad Fox is left off the DL report. Is he off the team?
Demp wants to start sunday, but the club wants him to start wednesday. I forsee a Marshall start.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
Does Marshall have the arm strength at this point?
I don’t know when his start was, so I wonder if he can go 70-80 pitches if need be.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
so sad.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
was he moved to the 60 day?
he wasn’t on the 60 day before because he doesn’t accrue his service time that way. I wonder if he got his ten years.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 24, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the comments about scrutiny and pressure are legitimate...
…it should be taken in to account in hiring the next manager. Perhaps hiring an ex-Cubs player who has experienced it first hand to a degree (assuming they are qualified in other areas as well). Or hiring someone who has won in a similar cursed environment, e.g., Boston?
I recall Telander on the radio years ago when Dusty was still here, commenting that he thought Dusty never understood what he was getting into in terms of media and fan scrutiny, i.e., that Dusty seem unprepared and unable to deal with it. I also recall Bayless indicating that Dusty was a poor choice because he likely wouldn’t deal well with the criticism he’d face daily in Chicago.
Have a bone to pick with the preview article...
Playing against bad pitchers does not “get the bats going”. All it does is fool the manager into thinking our slumping hitters “are back” or the ones who shouldn’t be on the team in the first place are “major league talent”.
To expound on the point..
If guys like Soriano and Bradley need to get ABs against pitchers with ERAs in the 6’s to go along with extra time in the cage with multiple batting coaches in order to learn how to hit again, they need to go down to AAA, period.
by Jerry Mumphrey on Jul 24, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: Sandberg is on XM right now
Says he’s become good friends with Bob Gibson and his wife because of the Hall of Fame festivities. They go out for dinner and drinks 2-3 times a year. Interesting.
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