Adjusting The Starting Rotation, Again: Cubs vs. Reds Preview, Saturday 7/25, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 25, 2009 10:00 AM CDT
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PrintTed Lilly may be able to do just about everything, but that won't keep him off the DL after he has a MRI on his shoulder today:
Look for the Cubs to place left-hander Ted Lilly on the disabled list today.
Lilly, the Cubs' lone all-star, had an MRI arthrogram performed on his left shoulder Friday after experiencing soreness in the front part of his shoulder. The procedure involves shooting a dye into the affected area, and manager Lou Piniella acknowledged Lilly likely will be out two weeks. The Cubs said they'll know the results today.
"Oh, gosh," Piniella said. "We were just talking about getting (Ryan) Dempster back. We were happy about that. All of a sudden, the Lilly situation. It seems like every time we get player, we lose one. Let's see what the MRI says on Theodore, and we can go from there."
So, Kevin Hart goes today, Rich Harden tomorrow (hope for a cloudy day and tell Rich it's a night game, even though it's not, and even though Harden claims it doesn't matter), Carlos Zambrano on Monday vs. Houston, and then Ryan Dempster's return from the DL on Tuesday.
I forgot to mention in yesterday's recap the condition of the playing surface at Wrigley Field after the three concerts last week. If you saw the grass as "green" yesterday, that's from the many gallons of spray paint they used to make it look that way. There are many indentations in center field from the stage supports, two patches near the warning track (one in center field and one in right field) and another near the pitcher's mound. It doesn't look great, but it's not nearly as bad as the field looked after the Police concerts two years ago. Of course, the entire drainage system and field were redone that offseason. I suspect the field will have to be resodded (but not completely redone) when this season is over. After next Thursday they'll have 11 days to get things looking better.
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Johnny Cueto's overall numbers look good, but he has an 8.26 ERA in his last six starts. That includes allowing 7 HR in 28.1 innings. He did throw seven shutout innings vs. the Cubs in a 3-0 Reds win on April 22 at Wrigley Field. Ryan Theriot is 7-for-16 (.438) lifetime vs. Cueto and Alfonso Soriano has homered off him twice in 12 career AB.
That has to be a really old photo of Kevin Hart, but it's the only one I could find in that size format. He's been really lucky to not allow more runs than he has this year, given the 15 walks in 15.2 IP. He has made three career relief appearances vs. the Reds, covering 5 innings. He's allowed two runs in those innings and 1 HR, which was to Adam Dunn, who is long gone from the Reds, in a game the Cubs were winning 11-2 at the time.
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What happened to the "old" picture of Hart?
That was awesomely bad.
If we can beat Cueto today, I think we sweep.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
given Harden's home and day game performances YTD, I love your optimism.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
He's too talented to be as bad as he's been this year.
I think he has a monster second half.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
That sure would be nice.
And I agree, he certainly has the ability.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Go Cubs!
Off to Wrigley, have a great Saturday everyone.
"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"
The Trib article makes it sound like the MRI
has already happened and that Ted will be out 4-5 starts. Linky:
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That article reports Justin Berg has been called up from Triple A.
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I said they could have all the conerts they wanted at Wrigley...
…as long as it didn’t hurt the field. I’m not happy about that report.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I hear ya...
As much as I like music, baseball fields are for baseball. I can’t believe that there wasn’t anywhere else in Chicago they could have held those concerts. Let’s get another win today!!
Well I don't think it's a problem with not having another venue.
The promoters picked Wrigley because they knew it would be a nice draw.
I’m all for revenue generating events like this, but not at the cost of damaging the field.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
No, I know,
I was just blowing off some steam. They just renovated the playing field and have started to beat it all up again. I’m right with you, I probably can’t think of any musician who wouldn’t want to play at Wrigley, but let’s not tear the place up.
What's the weather like
Today? Should we expect a HR fest like yesterday?
by cubbiefanTN on Jul 25, 2009 10:07 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Would you believe it ACTUALLY feels like Summer?
http://www.weather.com/outlook/events/mlb/gameforecast/60613?eventid=293925&epc=be
Wind appears to be blowing in however.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Any further info
From Deep Goat, Al? I’ve been scanning this morning and have yet to see the Cubs mentioned in any potential deals. I’m anxious.
"We are not equations with hats." -Dean Young
by Kegler on Jul 25, 2009 10:08 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I think Bruce Levine said that Lilly would be out until August 15
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
I just want to know if
its a starter or a reliever? Al says possibly both. Is the player that will lead to excitement a start or reliever? I’m not familiar with sources and what not, but I can’t image, with all the starting pitchers in the big leags you would be giving away any secret information.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
he is called Deep Goat for a reason
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2009 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't care what his name is.
There are a ton of starting pitchers in the league. I think people get a little picky if a guy isn’t allowed to say: starter or reliever. This isn’t national secuirity we’re talking. We’re talking about a nameless athlete.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
I agree.
I personally don’t mind but I can see why people get mad.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Sit tight.
This is what makes the trade deadline fun.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 25, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Hafta be honest...
No idea what that means. No clue who Aaron Lind or Adam Lind or any other kinda Lind is. Musta been absent from BCB the day that became funny.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 25, 2009 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Damn for some reason I remembered him...
…even screwing up his name too, calling him Aaron. This is like a big fish story that has taken on a life of it’s own haha.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
That's the ERIC HANNA Post
Is that the same post where “Adam Lind” rose to fame? Gonna have to reread the comments when I get back to work on Monday.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 25, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Ha, ok I c it now
Just reread ERIC’s portion.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 25, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Ted is saying 3-4 weeks, he is also having knee surgery
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Why do the baseball gods continue to crap on us?
"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)
.
I'm purely speculating
but I think the deal that Al said could happen will be similar to the one that Bruce Levine reported with the Pirates. I just hope that it’s not Tom Gorzelanny.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
I HATE Saturday day games
because that means the game isn’t on the MLB Package. Sure, the Cubs are on FOX every once in a while, but not today. I think subscribers to the package should be able to watch ALL the games, regardless of the blackout rules. Thanks for nothing, Bud!
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
agreed
not that i’m a subscriber to the package, but agreed in principle. I also don’t like how I can’t watch cubs games on my iphone due to the fact that I live in cubs territory
It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck
by laidbackliam on Jul 25, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
noon games on Saturday that are on WGN get around the Fox blackout but
games on CSN do not (it seems).
Note to Cubs: Saturday noon games should be on WGN…pls. (for those of us who live outside the Chicago viewing area)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I always find it very strange...
…that in Europe, I have less trouble watching Cubs games than fans in the “greater” Chicago area. No black outs here. As many problems as MLB-AM has with their streaming services, it is much better than say 20 years ago. We still had American Forces Network on AM radio back then, but maybe only 3 or 4 Cubs games were broadcast per season. However, the time difference between here and CONUS has always been a problem. Night games tend to start at between 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM (my local time).
I broke down...
and got MLB.tv today…the month subscription, as there will be times in the next month where I won’t be home and can’t watch on EI anyway.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 25, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
I do. Love the fact that the mlb.tv app works on it now!
Now the battery can wear down in a half hour!! :-(
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The 3Gs...
Has greatly improved battery life.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 25, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope jim pulls the trigger on a sp
Hart doesn’t belong in the big leagues as a starter
by ndcubs on Jul 25, 2009 10:31 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Or get Marshall back in the rotation...
Or get Spellcheck in the roatation…
Or call up Jay Jackson…
"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)
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+1
see what I did there?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2009 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Marshall to the rotation is the only realistic option there.
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You mean the Juggernaut?
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Ah, OK. Marshall. We're on the same page.
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he doesnt have the type of stuff that allows him to walk batters like he did his last start
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Caption.. Search continues for Red CF Taveras
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by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 25, 2009 10:39 AM CDT reply actions
I'll throw it out there - Cliff Lee.
The Indians are dangling him, and he won’t demand the same cost as Halladay. I could see the Cubs targeting him.
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Yeah I definitely think he gets moved.
More so than Halladay. I’d love to see what he could do in the NL (for the Cubs of course).
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
He'd fill in nicely for Lilly and round out the rotation pretty resoundingly.
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Sounds good to me.
3.17 ERA
103 K
1.32 WHIP
I wouldn’t mind seeing those numbers in blue pinstripes.
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RJ
Theriot
Lee
Ram
Fukudome
Soriano
Fontenot
HIll
Hart
lineup = sucks
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
Bradley is out. Interesting.
I still don’t get why the hell Lou doesn’t just leave Dome in the leadoff spot.
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yes especially when he's hitting over .300 when leading off
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Where'd you get that lineup?
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radio
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2009 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
ya esp when facing a righty
But before we jump down Lou’s throat. What are Kosuke’s career numbers vs Cueto?
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 25, 2009 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Kosuke is 1-3
reed has never faced him
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I am assuming then
with Milton out of the lineup. Lou’s thinking is that it is better to use kosuke to split up the righty’s. And hoping with Dome hitting well that maybe he can drive in some runs.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 25, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Milton is 0-3 with 2 Ks so that might be a reason why he isn't in the lineup
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Small sample size
I think Bradley needs as many AB’s as possible to gain some confidence. Two days on and one day off would piss me off…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
I agree.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
WTF?
How many days off does Bradley get? It’s absurd. You’re paying a switch hitter $30 mil for 3 years to be your everyday RFer… and he sits whenever he wants to. F’n BS.
At least leave Fukudome in the lead-off… and if you;re gonna sit Bradley, then put Fox in RF. Fox destroys righties.
Ugh… so pissed.
"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)
.
How do you know he
wanted to sit today? Maybe he wasn’t given a choice.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Reed sucks at leadoff
I do not get the fascination with him in the spot. Hes probably a better 5/6 hole hitter than Fukudome anyway. Also, idlike to see Fox get a stasrt in right.
I'm with ya on Fox.
I’ve drank the Kool-Aid and I’m sold on him. Figure out a way to get that freaking bat in our freaking line up.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
If the Cubs win today, I'd start Jake tomorrow behind the plate v. Micah Owings.
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STOP MOVING FUKUDOME IN THE LINEUP!!!!
ARGH!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
sadly he's both the best leadoff option
and one of the most powerful hitters in the lineup. #1 in OBP, #3 SLG, #4 ISO
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 25, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
I love Reed
but not in the lead-off spot. Why does Lou not leave Dome in the lead-off spot?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Lou channeling Barbara Billingsley when he referred to Lilly as "Theodore."
For those of us who grew up on “Leave it to Beaver,” I could not help but chuckle when I heard Lou’s angry reference to Lilly as Theodore yesterday as he was clearly trying to convey that he was miffed about this shoulder soreness being kept from him for 2-3 days. My guess is he gave an earful to Larry and Theodore yesterday.
Let’s hope the “Beav” is on the mend quickly!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
he looks ready to go to me!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
This Old Cub
Will be on tomorrow at 10:00 AM on the MLB Network. It really is a must watch for Cub’s fans. Set your Tivo’s if you have never seen it or just want it saved on your tivo.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 25, 2009 11:08 AM CDT reply actions
Lou is so G-D dumb sometimes...
Leave Kosuke in the leadoff spot, it’s really pretty simple! Especially when the alternative is Reed Johnson! Ugh.
I do, however, love that he referred to Lilly as “Theodore.” That’s awesome
"You got a problem? C'mere and say that."
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he's got that Ted Lilly-like stare that says
“mess with me and I’ll tear off your arms and beat you to death with them’
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he was with the Yankees and traded to the Cubs for Matt Lawton
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2009 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
was pitching relief for the I-Cubs
2.00 ERA in 36 IP 4.8 BB/9 (More than Z, less than Heilman)
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 25, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Caption
“How many balls are in here, anyway? Damn – there’s another one! Oh, hi there! Nice kitty!”
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by Clutch16 on Jul 25, 2009 11:13 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
RJ leading off against a dominating righty?
I miss Lil’ Sammy Fuld
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 25, 2009 11:20 AM CDT reply actions
It might surprise
but so do I. 2 home runs in 3 games at Iowa now maybe Lou will bring him back.
"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 25, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
it seems like Fuld's success will pressure "poor Fonzi's fragile ego"
so any glimmer of success by Fuld and it is “off to Iowa you go!” I sometimes wonder if the goal is to win the WS or protect Fonzi AND Hendry’s egos. Actually I am not confused about this any more, the facts seem to speak for themselves.
How truly sad. The Cardinals seem to not give a crap about who they step on. Tony the Drunk and management just puts the best 25 names on the roster at all times. It seems that Cub management doesn’t have the same single-mindedness. The Cubs seem to leave 1-3 guys in Iowa or rotting on the bench (Fox) that can make the team on the field a hell of a lot better.
Prove me wrong Jim & Lou. Please, prove me wrong!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
what?
there’s absolutely no evidence for this. Give me a break. Soriano is a multi-time all-star, Sam Fuld is a defensive replacement player!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
This is a ridiculous post
They dont even play the same position. Did Sori have an issue when Pie was called up? Um, no. He loved the guy, and even let him stay at his place.
I understand you hate Sori this season, but why dont you blame him for the Recession, too.
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 25, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
If you will read it again, I was saying that Lou is afraid of any success that Fuld might have as a
starter could pressure Soriano. It is Lou’s perception of Soriano and that Lou does not want to put any more pressure on Soriano and that is why he never gives Fuld a chance to start. Whenever Fuld does well in the field or at bat he is sent packing. It seems you and Drew keep seeing everything I say as negative about Soriano even when what I am saying is about Lou & Jim and their management of the club and the egos.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
let Fox start at C already
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."
We're saving Fox's bat for game 7 of the NLCS
"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)
.
Because he is not a catcher ?
We keep pretending he is and hoping Hill’s knees survive another week. Again the dumbest move yet by the Cubs.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jul 25, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
agree the fact JH can't find a backup C is perplexing
is Soto even swinging a bat yet…he’ll probablyl be about 350lbs. before he gets back
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Jake's actually been catching since high school.
It’s definitely a risk, but Hill needs a break and the lineup is better with Jake’s bat in it. Again, I’d probably only do it vs. Reds if the Cubs win today and clinch the series. But catchers, after all, do not drop out of the sky.
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What was Lilly doing in St. Louis anyway ?
Maybe he decided to run over Yadiar for old times sake and hurt his shoulder
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by Doggie Stalker on Jul 25, 2009 11:24 AM CDT reply actions
why not Micah in right and Dome in center?
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."
Why RJ leading off is so stupid.
—Reed’s numbers versus RHP this year: .218/.287/.359/.646
—Reed’s OPS leading off this year: .360 (very small sample size, I’ll give you that). That’s OPS, not OBP.
—Kosuke has been GREAT leading off: .333/.404/.578/.982
And frankly, while Reed has a VERY good month of May, outside of that he has been pretty pathetic at the plate this year. You could argue that him being in the lineup in and of itself is an awful decision, but really there’s no justification for him leading off. None.
Lou really pisses me off sometimes.
It's f'n BS
Keep Dome in the leadoff spot. He’s tearin it up.
RJ sucks vs righties
Fox mashes righties, and we don’t even want to use him.
"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)
.
We are talking Lou here
It took over two years and an epic slump to get him to take Sori out of leadoff
"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 25, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Halladay to the Phillies off?
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4355464
I also read today that Pedro is only getting $885,000. That definitely seems like a reasonable risk to take.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
what about Eric bedard? he might cost too much compared to Halladay and Lee
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Both of these would be excellent
and they are both on my fantasy team! How about getting Edwin Jackson, too? What about Scotty Feldman?
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 25, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Edwin Jackson?
Why would the first place Tigers give up their best pitcher?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
As his Fantasy Baseball GM
I’ll approve the trade!
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 25, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
SackMan's stat of the day
Milton Bradley RISP = 74 PA | 14 RBI | 15 K | 17 BB | .204 AVG
Jake Fox RISP = 30 PA | 17 RBI | 2 K | 2 BB | .292 AVG
"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)
.
Milton is better with RISP than without
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 25, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Judd's going to interview the head groundskeeper.
I hear this guy can rake.
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I'm jealous that you can make such good puns.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
The Cubs need a starting pitcher
They should inquire whether or not Zach Duke is available in Pittsburgh, he would fill in quite nicely for Ted Lilly. I know for sure that Cub-killer Doug Davis is available in Arizona, but the asking price for either could be high.
What the hell is this...
Johnson leading off, Dome 5? No Bradley? Lilly having knee surgery? I sleep-in late one day and everything goes to crap.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 25, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions
JUMP!!!
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/25/962115/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs-reds#comments
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
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