Cubs Dig The Long Ball: Three Homers Beat Reds 4-3
by Al Yellon on Apr 10, 2010 3:08 PM CDT
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PrintThe Cubs have scored 17 runs this year -- 12 of them as a result of home runs, including all four today in a 4-3 win over the Reds. The Cubs' eight dingers in five games is (at this writing) tied for the National League lead with the Cardinals, who also hit their eighth this afternoon.
Is this a good thing? Obviously, if you win it is. But can this team win by relying on the longball? I suppose if guys like Alfonso Soriano -- who hit his first today -- come back to their pre-2009 levels of performance, it can work. It's also nice when you get runners on base ahead of the homers, the old "pitching, defense and three-run homers" theory.
Today, the Cubs had Ryan Theriot on base in the fourth inning, their first baserunner, when a call that could have been ruled obstruction occurred. Aaron Harang threw a wild pitch; Theriot took second and looked like he might have headed toward third when the throw got past Brandon Phillips. Just then, Theriot ran into shortstop Orlando Cabrera, who appeared to plant himself right in Theriot's way. Rule 7.06 covers obstruction:
When obstruction occurs, the umpire shall call or signal "Obstruction." If a play is being made on the obstructed runner, or if the batter-runner is obstructed before he touches first base, the ball is dead and all runners shall advance, without liability to be put out, to the bases they would have reached, in the umpire’s judgment, if there had been no obstruction. The obstructed runner shall be awarded at least one base beyond the base he had last legally touched before the obstruction. Any preceding runners, forced to advance by the award of bases as the penalty for obstruction, shall advance without liability to be put out.
Now. The key in the ruling that C.B. Bucknor made is "in the umpire's judgment". I didn't think Theriot would have made third base; the ball didn't get that far away. Lou Piniella and Theriot argued, but in this case -- amazingly enough -- I think Bucknor got it right.
It didn't matter when Kosuke Fukudome homered two pitches later to put the Cubs on the board after they were trailing 3-0.
Meanwhile, Carlos Zambrano was getting stronger after having spotted the Reds that 3-0 lead, in part by giving up a long home run to Phillips. Z became the first Cub starter to go seven innings this year and "lowered" his ERA to 11.88. Today is the Z we know well and the Z we need if the Cubs are going to have the same starting pitching they had a year ago. Since the debacle on Opening Day, the Cubs have allowed 3, 0, 5 and 3 runs, all earned, for a staff ERA of 2.91 in those four games. Keep that up and things will be just fine.
Props to Mike Fontenot, who made a slick falling-down play that was reminiscent of the one Andres Blanco made last September in New York. Yet, Lou pulled Fontenot in the eighth to have Jeff Baker face lefty Arthur Rhodes, and Baker delivered with the game-winning home run.
Finally, the bullpen did an outstanding job today -- John Grabow retiring three of four hitters in the middle of the Reds lineup and Carlos Marmol looking like the Marmol of 2008 in striking out the side on only 13 pitches (nine strikes) and snapping off several really good sliders. Marmol posted his second save of the year, and this is the Marmol the Cubs need to lead their bullpen.
If home runs are the way to wins in 2010 -- go for it. Here's to a series win tomorrow, a split on the road trip and head home for the opener at Wrigley against the Brewers on Monday.
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I said it in the victory thread...
Lou put baker in for fontenot…
Lou, this ones on you!! ;)
by bilbosbuttons on Apr 10, 2010 3:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
When you have a team average of 213
And you’re 2-3, and could easily be 4-1, you feel pretty good.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
What is the team BABIP?
Anyone know? Gotta be below .200 with all the HRs.
"You’re playing a baseball game. You’re not playing Tiddlywinks. There is competition, for God’s sake."— Lou Piniella
by PacificCub on Apr 10, 2010 3:15 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Nope.
But coming into today, team BABIP was .234, ranking 15th in the league. Since three of the five hits today were HR, it’s likely going to be lower after today’s game.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
and our BABIP allowed is just .277
coming into today’s game
I’d say early on we’ve been unfortunate on the hitting side and fortunate on the pitching side
this also matches up in my opinion with what i’ve watched. Outside of the first game I think the Cubs have played really good defense and the pitchers have benefited from it (DLee’s rob of Bruce in the 8th probably saved the game)
meanwhile i think our hitters have hit into some rough luck early on (lots of warning track fly balls)
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 10, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Eek then
Looks like nothing but Ks and HRs
"You’re playing a baseball game. You’re not playing Tiddlywinks. There is competition, for God’s sake."— Lou Piniella
by PacificCub on Apr 10, 2010 4:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I love the home runs.
But it would be nice to get a nice number of doubles when we have some guys on base. Soto had a bad day again, but it was good to see Soriano get a home run.
Nice win on a beautiful day.
2010 is OUR year.
It would be nice to get more guys on base, too.
Team OBA coming into today was .287 — 13th ranked in the NL.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Yeah
it should go up with a good day or two at the plate. Would be nice to get alot of runs for Gorz tomorrow before we head home.
2010 is OUR year.
I still think we can win this series in Cincinnati.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I really wish Soto would stop his statue act.
How many looking strikeouts does he have this year?
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by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
He often did that last year too.
I hope he turns it around. He is a difference maker in the lineup.
2010 is OUR year.
Do you think
If he doesn’t pick it up, that they would trade for a catcher?
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto still handles these pitchers very well
And is a fairly competent backstop – I don’t think he’s going anywhere. He needs to get his average up, though. A few sessions in the batting cage may help.
"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
Hill is better at handling pitchers and defensively
I think I would rather play him and get a bullpen arm than get another catcher.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Hill can handle the pitchers
just as well. If Soto has another performance like last year, the Cubs have no choice but to find another option. Especially if we are in contention.
2010 is OUR year.
I think it is very possible
but it’s all a matter of who’s avaliable and for what cost? If the rotation holds up and second is plausable, sure.
Ryan Doumit might be avaliable. His defense is pretty bad though.
2010 is OUR year.
The Angels have a surplus
Mike Napoli, Jeff Mathis and Bobby Wilson are currently on their 25 man roster. They kept Wilson because he was out of options. All three are Scioscia trained catchers. Napoli has great power (20 hrs in the last two years platooning with Mathis), is the best hitter of the three, Mathis being the worst hitter. Mathis is far and away the best defensive catcher, followed by Wilson. Point being, Napoli MIGHT be available. A Scioscia schooled catcher is a pretty damned good catcher. Trouble is, Napoli would come at a price, and I don’t know what they have the Angels would want.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
And aren't the Mets carrying something like 20 catchers in the majors and AAA?
"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
Well......
… their two major league catchers are Rod Barajas and Henry Blanco, so that really doesn’t bode well for a trade, I would think. Cubs need a hitting catcher.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I would love any three of them
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
no
he’s cheap he’s young, and he’s better than anything we’d acquire
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 10, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto?
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I don't know much about Napoli's defense
But I love his bat.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 10, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Napoli's defense is poor
which is why Mathis is starting over him.
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by Josh Timmers on Apr 10, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
we have a limited budget for resources, his career OPS+ is 104
and good hitting catchers who play adequate defense don’t grow on trees
it would be silly for a team that’s not “really” a world series contender not only giving up assets to get something else, but to block a young player’s development
that would be asinine
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 10, 2010 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I tihnk you overvalue Soto
I’m not sure he’d even make the Angels’ 25 man, factoring in Soto’s last year and this Spring. I’d take any of the Angels’ three over him.
When Piniella says Soto has to start hitting to play, that means it isn’t his defense that keeps him in games and might not keep him on the roster. I can see him going to Iowa to find his swing, much like what the Angels did to Howie Kendrick last year.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Bring up Robinson to back up Hill?
"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
I have no idea
Since we’re all spitballing here, trade for somebody, whether it’s an Angel catcher or someone else, and send Soto down, since he’d still be not hitting for a trade to happen. Plus, last year, who did Hill have backing him up, Fox? So why not Robinson? He’d have to be better than Fox.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Soto is out of options
you send him down you have to expose him to waivers and someone would obviously claim him
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/02/out-of-options-2010.html
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 10, 2010 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
well...
all his indicators suggest last year’s line was pretty fluky
and i’m not evaluating him based off of 3 games this year
he’s averaged 2.8 WAR/year since we brought him up
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 10, 2010 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto had a very flukish 2008
He actually had a 0.0 WAR last season, as opposed to a 4.1 in 2008. I’m afraid what we’re seeing is the real Soto at the plate.
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by Ace Venom on Apr 10, 2010 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
1.2 WAR
according to fangraphs
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=3707&position=C#value
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 10, 2010 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup, Soto is in danger of becoming another...gulp...Rick Wilkins
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by Eisman57 on Apr 10, 2010 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yes nice win
Z really came on after a shaky start, DLee made a huge play with his catch, Baker with the HR, and Marmol looked nasty.
If they can win tomorrow can have a .500 road trip which would be ok, despite the 2 8th inning meltdowns.
From Wittenmyer:
Forget that early return. Lilly’s back still bothering him. Scratched from Sunday. Pen Mon, Iowa start Wed.
Well, if Silva keeps pitching like he did yesterday
We won’t have to worry about it. Of course, we also need good starts from Gorz.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Lilly could still be ready for the Mets series.
Lou has hinted that one start might be enough at Iowa for Ted. Remember, the issue here is his back, not his arm.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
except that Silva might miss his next start
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Apr 10, 2010 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
It sounds like Silva is ok
I found this, by Carrie Muskat / MLB.com, in the Cubs’ news section of the iPhone AtBat app:
Chicago’s Carlos Silva did have some soreness in his right shoulder after Friday’s game, but he’s projected to start next Friday in the series opener against the Houston Astros.
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by eths on Apr 11, 2010 1:05 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What's the pitching matchup for tomorrow?
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by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 3:22 PM CDT reply actions
Gorz vs Leake
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks.
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Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Brewers vs Cards
Gallardo getting shelled. 4-0 Cards lead, and they’re threatening.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
Pujols just hit a two-run single.
Cardinals 6, Brewers 0
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Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Since the debacle on Opening Day, the Cubs have allowed 3, 2, 5 and 3 runs
Shouldn’t that read “3, 0, 5, and 3”?
"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
I think so...
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds right.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
You are correct.
So the ERA is actually lower: 2.91.
I’ll fix the post.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
For some reason I thought today was another night game
And when I realized that it wasn’t the game was already over. Sigh.
That's because Saturday road games usually are night games.
So it’s okay. If it hadn’t been for BCB, I would have thought today’s game was also a night game.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Sucks :(
This is why BCB should be your homepage.
"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
I DID THE SAME THING
Just got home. Oh well better for my high blood pressure
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Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 10, 2010 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol was in a rhythm today.
They had no chance on that slider. The last four appearances by pitchers named Carlos have been good. Keep it up Carloses!
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I'm hoping for a good performance tomorrow from someone named Tom.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I've heard of player-managers, but now we have a player-owner? Cool...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Not Ricketts, smart one,
Gorzelanny!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
My name's Tom
I’ll let my wife know about your request.
"All of us are in the gutter...some of us are looking at the stars." Oscar Wilde
LOL ... not you! ;-)
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
i say the entire pitching staff changes their name to carlos
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 10, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
if we did that
no one could pitch on opening day…
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 10, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
ted lilly can
he can change his name/identity at will
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 10, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
or in August
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
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Marmol looks fantastic
i had legitimate concerns that their were long-term issues as a result of his usage rates the last few years, but his arm angle looks back in line
i think the closer’s role should help insulate some of his usage (although if the pen continues to struggle who knows if Lou will ask Marmol to go for more than 3 outs)
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 10, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't have the numbers in front of me
But isn’t Marmol’s WHIP much worse in games where he pitches >1 inning?
"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
Last year
He only did it 4 times, and gave up no runs, 5 walks, and one hit.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
i haven't seen those numbers
but i’ve shown the days rest numbers before….
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=marmoca01&year=Career&t=p#dr
his K:BB Ratio consistently improves as he has more rest
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 10, 2010 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, we knew *that*!
:P
"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
I think Bucknor was wrong.
The germane part of the rule is not “in the umpire’s judgement,” it’s “The obstructed runner shall be awarded at least one base beyond the base he had last legally touched before the obstruction.”
I would interpret that as meaning the umpire’s judgment is only used in cases where the runner might have advanced more than one base.
Well, maybe.
It says:
all runners shall advance, without liability to be put out, to the bases they would have reached, in the umpire’s judgment, if there had been no obstruction.
Bucknor could argue that Theriot wouldn’t have made third base anyway, and I think I actually agree with that; the ball didn’t get very far into CF. He’d probably have been thrown out if he had tried to advance.
So the umpire DOES have judgment — it’s conceivable he could award more than one base in certain situations.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Bucknor made a gesture toward third so I thought he was sending Theriot down to third.
Or was that another phantom gesture like Ruth’s called shot?
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by waiting4cubs on Apr 10, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
He actually made the "fist over shoulder, thumb extended" gesture
Telling Riot to get back to 2nd. Theriot’s eyes bugged out a little, as he thought he was being called out.
"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
He made a couple of gestures, but I was pretty sure he pointed toward third.
I looked at the replays and am sure he made one confusing gesture, although whatever he said to Theriot wasn’t confusing.
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by waiting4cubs on Apr 10, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
The gestures were definitely confusing.
Not surprising from Bucknor.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I perceived it
as Bucknor saying there’s no way you would’ve made it to third. Thus, the “judgement” call.
''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou
Agreed on the judgment call.
The gestures were somewhat confusing, though.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Way back in high school I was taught
If you find yourself in a rundown, turn and plow into anyone standing in the basepath without the ball. It’s hard to imagine that strategy working if “the umpire’s judgement” is applied. Regardless of the obstruction the umpire would shrug and call you out.
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HR's are nice
But the team as a whole has to hit better. It’s early though and I’m sure the players who are meant to step up will.
I have a feeling Lou will not be as patient for batters who are not performing. I know he said he would play the hot hand in an article but this time I really believe him when he says it.
I was also glad to see him yank Soriano for Colvin in the 9th.
That’s not something he would have done in past years.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Remember the series in Pittsburgh
where Soriano’s defense cost a game? A reporter asked if Lou considered putting Reed Johnson in for defensive purposes and Mt. Piniella erupted.
“OF COURSE I DID, WHAT DO YOU THINK, I’M STUPID?!?”
So now he's gone beyond thinking about it
Of course, it was a little too late to prevent Sori’s misadventure in the 2nd inning. All’s well that ends well, I guess.
"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
I don't know
That Colvin would have gotten to that anyway. Doesn’t matter though, as the run didn’t score.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
My bad
the run DID score.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He blamed Sori's miscue on the sun.
''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou
I really enjoyed last night's game because they manufactured runs, until ...
One of Lee Elia's 15%
by waiting4cubs on Apr 10, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol looked great
That slider has a ton of movement and looks unhittible when he’s on.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
"Props to Mike Fontenot, who made a slick falling-down play"
Props to him for more than just that. He had a heads-up play backing up Lee in the first that netted a 4-1 put-out, and started the 4-6-3 DP that got us out of the 6th. He had an excellent day in the field.
"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
Although the MI defense can be questionable,
the Cubs have appeared twice on Espn’s top ten – Theriot for a series of good plays and Fontenot last night. I really enjoyed seeing that.
"75 wins is optimistic with this staff. Optimistic." and "Cubs are looking at 4th place in 2010." BLou, March 17, 2010.
by BleedsbluinMI on Apr 11, 2010 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Going to the game tomorrow to see the Cubs win their first series of 2010!
"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Apr 10, 2010 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
Me too!!
Today’s game was awesome, and I’m looking forward to tomorrows as well! Lots of Cubs fans at the game too!
Guy at bar: "Do you just like that hat or do you like Chicago?"
Me: "I'm in Love, Obsessed and Addicted to the Chicago Cubs!"
by KC in OK on Apr 10, 2010 6:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Have a great time, both of you!
KC, do you have any pictures from today’s game?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a couple on
my twitter, I’ll add a link when I get back home. http://twitter.com/KariGoCubsGo
Guy at bar: "Do you just like that hat or do you like Chicago?"
Me: "I'm in Love, Obsessed and Addicted to the Chicago Cubs!"
Isn't the logic go .500 on the road?
Crazy to think that with as badly as the Cubs played, they could do that with a W tomorrow. I hope the bats come alive in support Gorz. The frustrating part is we could easily be 4-1.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 10, 2010 4:28 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
You are what your record says you are
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Which is.....?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 10, 2010 4:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 10, 2010 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
That's one of my favorite moments...
in NFL coaching. :)
by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 10, 2010 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I think this is my favorite.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I always wondered why the game was played until Herm Edwards told me
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Yeah, but I WANT WINNERS! I WANT PEOPLE THAT WANT TO WIN!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
We couldn't do diddly poo out there
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
COME AFTER ME! I'M A MAN! I'M 40!!!!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
WE CAN’T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BLOCKING!
Note: NSFW.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
If you were 2-7, you'd be in a bad mood too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl02KRURttg
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Really? Nobody? Bueller?
Yeah, that’s NSFW.
"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
I kept looking for pictures of that,
But I couldn’t find it.
Same is true for the Jerry Burns rant I posted a link to above.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Woo!
I also thought tonight was a nite game, but this is a Cubs win is a great thing to wake up to!
Go Cubs Go!
And you mean Kosuke hasn’t been DFA’d yet? :-p He rides the Divine Wind!
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
Anyone else watching CC's no no?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 10, 2010 4:56 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Don't say it!!
But everybody turn on Fox.
by Damen Jackson on Apr 10, 2010 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Too late
We jinxed it.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
I told my girlfriend that CC had a no-no going
So it’s more my fault than anything.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Sorry,
What the hell is the matter with you, cubswynn? The first rule of the no-hitter is that we don’t speak of the no-hitter.
by Damen Jackson on Apr 10, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I know the rule.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 10, 2010 5:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
One more incident like this...
And we may have to consider revoking your fan card.
by Damen Jackson on Apr 10, 2010 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
If the no no is against the Cubs, can we say it then?
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Apr 10, 2010 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think so...
It’s so rare, you really have to always respect one.
by Damen Jackson on Apr 10, 2010 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
what if its post season...can I say it then???
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Apr 10, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Hehe..
I think you should just let your conscious be your guide.
by Damen Jackson on Apr 10, 2010 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
ok.
(I already know what I would do)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Apr 10, 2010 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
FYI...
… and I will post about this when the time comes, the Cubs are within about a month of breaking the record for the longest time without being no-hit.
Last time the Cubs were no-hit was September 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax’s perfect game.
I don’t have the exact game count handy, but the current record is held by the Yankees, who were no-hit in 1958 by Hoyt Wilhelm, then not again till the six-pitcher combined no-hitter by the Astros in 2003.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Com'on Al
First rule of Fight Club:
YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB
Second rule of Fight Club:
YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
The first rule of tautology club is the first rule of tautology club
"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
thanks for expanding my vocabulary!
and i love xkcd
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
what if it is
game 7 of the world series and the opposing pitcher is not an ass and is 6 outs from a perfect game – do you root for the player striving for the rare or the team striving for the even more rare?
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
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Great headline
"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
ROFL! Straight out the Onion!
"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," -- Lou
Haha. I like CC but hate the Yankees.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 10, 2010 5:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What you can say is....
… “CC Sabathia is throwing a game of interest”.
That’s what we say in the bleachers amongst ourselves. Let’s use “game of interest” as the code word for, you know.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
This opens countless possibilities. If for example you are hungry: I smell a chick of interest...
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
oh and the look in that chicken's eyes...
"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," -- Lou
It's a good thing I just ate,
Because if I didn’t, I would have just lost my appetite looking at this.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Jinx, curses, omens, are all stupid.
Piss on the so called baseball gods. I don’t believe in any of it.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 10, 2010 8:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
+10
We should all have your attitude in all facets of life.
''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou
it's bad luck to post stuff like that
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Apr 11, 2010 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Big hit by the muffin man...
Z settled down and dominated. Good win.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
Oops
Big fingers. Good to see Z bounce back. To be 2-3, with Sori, Ramy, Soto, Theriot and Bryd not hitting a thing is not bad. Throw in two bullpen blowups and here we are.
Fontenot plays at second today were great.
Have the Cubs face Leake before? They seem to struggle against pitchers they have never seen before. Here is to changing that tomorrow.
No one has seen Mike Leake before.
He will be making his major league debut tomorrow.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
that's the sort of guy
that gives Cubs fits.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 10, 2010 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
professional regular season
he hasn’t pitched in the minors either
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 10, 2010 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Correct.
Other than a handful of spring training games, he has not pitched since last June.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
The scouting report says something
like this:
Swing at strikes.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Intended recipient:
Geovany Soto.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Silva hurt-sucks
That he may miss a start, wonder who would fill in? Hard to just stretch out a reliever like Shark, would they call somebody up or what?
He looked so good too, just hope it’s minor. He looks like he’d be a great bullpen piece, but don’t know that he’s ever done that.
hopefully
they’d start Shark.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 10, 2010 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean
Marshall.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 10, 2010 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I say Farnsworth, he knows how to deal with the Reds in a professional fashion
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 10, 2010 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I sure hope not!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Jesus Samardzija??
Are you high Drew?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
It's actually Jeff
What you said – that’s just what Hendry calls him.
"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
hee :)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Apr 10, 2010 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure about this being Good:
Zambrano gave up 3 runs in 7 IP on 110 pitches to a team that was 11 / 16 in runs scored last year.
What is Good:
Homers. We haven’t hit a lot of homers for years now.
2009 – 5 / 16
2008 – 5 / 16
2007 – 11 / 16
2006 – 9 / 16
2005 – 2 / 16
I’d really like to see some power this year, but I dunno who it’s going to come from. Aramis can hit 30+, Lee can hit 30+, and it appears as if Byrd is off to a hot start. I’d like to say Geo can hit another couple dozen dongs, but he’s real, real cold in 2010 thus far. For a guy that claimed to be in shape in spring training, Hill is playing too much already.
Dan
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I wouldn't call Byrd's start hot
If I’m correct, his only two hits were HR’s. He has to do more than that -- not saying he hasn’t helped!
No one really hitting
Look at some of the good teams like Philly, StL, Yankees etc. and their batting averages at this point have guys at .400, .500 etc. Do we have anyone above .300 besides Kouske? With the bullpen blows we’re fortunate to be 2-3.
I think we’ll be OK but am worried about Soto and, to lesser extent, Sori, but I know he’ll sit if he doesn’t produce and Colvin can rake. Soto’s backup doesn’t hit much (Hill).
Be interesting to see tomorrow as this kid is supposed to be very poised with command. Gorzo is a good 6-inning guy but has control issues, often.
I'm going to wait and see with Colvin
The league is bound to figure him out at some point, so I want to see how he adjusts over the course of the season.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
For the record, Grabow didn't exactly look good as he nearly coughed up the lead again.
It took a leaping stab by DLee to prevent a sure game tying double on a blast towards the corner that few other 1Bs could have reached.
I'll take it
I don’t think it can be underestimated how spectacular fielding behind a pitcher can help his confidence down the stretch.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
a playoff bound team
gets those breaks – they get the seeing eye singles – the lucky stabs that save games – the walk off hits – last year we didnt get those, the year before we did. Hopefully we will get them this year and get to the playoffs.
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
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Lee saved the game
It should not be lost that Lee’s catch of Bruce’s line shot to end the eighth surely preserved the 4-3 lead and saved so much grief,
by bourbon_and_branch on Apr 10, 2010 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
Out of town scores:
Houston just fell behind 6-5 courtesy of a two-run blast by Ryan Howard. They are still searching for their first win this season.
NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship is currently BC 3, Wisconsin 0 :(:(
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 8:15 PM CDT reply actions
Article in last Sunday's NYTimes about the longball
Teams who don’t hit HR in games win a third of them. So I’ll take HRs.
[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."
its a silly statement
because its a spoiled a sample
a HR generates Runs
every time a team goes scoreless they can’t hit a HR. So every shutout gets counted as a loss. That’s just a small example of the reason that type of sample is skewed
because HR’s generate runs comparing the team who hits more in an individual game is already being given a head start
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 10, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
But how many times do teams get shut out in a year?
Last year’s team, which was a bit run-challenged, got shut out 12 times. That seems like a lot, but it’s still fewer than 10% of total games.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
its not just shut outs
Home Runs naturally score runs so when you don’t hit a HR you’re likely at a disadvantage compared to your opp (except in the rare game neither team hits a HR)
i
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Apr 12, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Link to said article
[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."
Try again.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 10, 2010 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Trying again
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/sports/baseball/04longball.html
[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."
by NobodySpecial on Apr 10, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
feeling especially good we earned the w today because
I think the reds are going to nuke gorz on sunday. Hoping against it, but Opening week on Sunday, home teams would seem to want to put on the hit parade. Just a gut feeling.
"Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel, No Doubt About It!"
by scottsdalecubs on Apr 11, 2010 12:48 AM CDT reply actions
Thank you , Al for posting that rule.
I’m a little league umpire and know a very good bit of the rules including this one. I know you’re thinking well this is the major league, but, the little league and major league rules are very very similar. High school and college rules differ somewhat.
Theriot would have made Bucknor’s call much much easier if he would have continued on to third and had been thrown out at third. I could guarantee you he would have been awarded third then. It is just instinct to go back to second base once your obstructed with. I wish I could hear the conversation between Lou and Bucknor but I’ll bet Bucknor said something about going all the way to third. I think Bucknor made the correct call.
United we stand and united we'll fall......down on our knees the day we win it all!
JUST FINE????
They will not be just fine! This team struggles to score 4 runs! You really need to stop using ERA to justify anything. It doesn’t tell the whole story. I’m impressed by the win, but this team cannot continue to play one-run ball games. They’re not build to win them. The bullpen sucks too bad and the offense just isn’t good enough. They don’t clog the bases enough in front of the homers to pile up runs that way. The team needs to upgrade the pen stat and demote Marlon Byrd behind Soriano and Fontenot (not to mention Nady when he plays). Soto too when he starts to put it together. This team is headed towards massive failure with Byrd as the five hitter.
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