Looking For That Elusive Series Win: Cubs vs. Astros Preview, Wednesday 7/28, 1:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 28, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
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PrintThis afternoon's game should end around 4 pm Central time.
And after that, the Cubs don't play until Friday night in Colorado, game time 8:10 Central time -- that would be 52 hours later. Even in a season that's been an extreme disappointment, that's a long time to go without Cubs baseball when July hasn't even closed up shop yet.
This likely means that the next two days will be filled with trade rumors, since the non-waiver deadline comes up at 3 pm CDT on Saturday. (And remember, just because you personally have not heard about a trade by precisely 3 pm doesn't mean one isn't happening right at that moment -- if the teams finish up a deal at that time, it could take a couple hours to announce it.)
With all the rumors swirling around the Cubs right now, I would not necessarily expect them to make a major (meaning: starting pitcher or starting position player) deal; more likely, a minor trade or two may happen.
In the meantime, regardless of what it means, I'd like to see the Cubs win this series.
Lineup via tweet from Carrie; it resembles a spring training lineup:
#cubs lineup for wed is 2b riot, ss castro, cf colvin, 3b ramy, lf nady, rf fuke, 1b baker, c hill, p wells
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Bud Norris made his major league debut against the Cubs in a three-inning relief appearance on July 29, 2009 at Wrigley Field. The only two Cubs who have a hit off him are Jeff Baker and Koyie Hill. It is sobering to realize that of the 28 players who appeared in that game less than a year ago, 12 of them are no longer with the team they played for on that day.
In Randy Wells' last start vs. the Astros on June 6 in Houston, he gave up three runs in the first inning (including a HR to Carlos Lee), then settled down before giving up three more in the sixth and being pulled from the game. Fortunately, that Wells seems to have been left behind; he has a 1.30 ERA in his last three starts. In 2009, in three starts vs. Houston, he gave up no earned runs (and only one run total) in 20.2 innings. That's the Wells we want to see today.
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Today's first pitch thread will be up at 1 pm CDT, and the overflows will post at 2 pm, 3 pm and 3:45 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Because he carried Roy Williams' pads
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...
Because he carried
Roy Williams’ padsStarlin Castro’s glove
by Steven Schweickert on Jul 28, 2010 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Not so
It doesn’t have Derrek Lee masquerading as the hitter in the 3 spot like the regular lineup routinely does.
"When the day comes with that last winning run and I'm crying and covered in beer. I'll look to the sky and know I was right to think someday we'll go all the way." - Vedder
no this is the
“hey we have reserves on the team that we are willing to part with” lineup
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by hansman1982 on Jul 28, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Lineup = YUCK
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
BARF!!!
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by VegasCubFan on Jul 28, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
They'll win today with this lineup
because it makes little sense and that sums up the Cubs season so far.
by portlandcubfan on Jul 28, 2010 11:39 AM CDT reply actions
I hope you are right.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 28, 2010 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Lou really did have all his marbles together at some point in the recent past.... now?
I don’t know if it’s senility or loss of interest, but really this whole theriot thing just has to stop. Can’t one of his family or friends do an intervention or something?
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 28, 2010 11:40 AM CDT reply actions
In defense of this lineup...
…well there isn’t much defending it, except there hasn’t been much rest for any of our starters in the last two weeks or so; Soto especially now that he’s semi-boo-booed.
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Wishful thinking:
This lineup reflects a Lee deal being imminent. Not saying, just saying.
"We are not equations with hats." -Dean Young
Imminent may be too strong of a word.
But he dogged it yesterday. He could just be tired. Of all of the tradable players, I believe Lee is the one who’s not going anywhere. Just a gut feeling from what I’ve read.
If Lee does block a trade is there any reason to play him down the stretch?
Reward a AAA player who is hungry and let him play.
Dusty did the same thing. Playing old players for no reason.
But who else is there at 1B?
Hoffpauir? I’ll take Lee, thank you.
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 28, 2010 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I was thinking the reverse.
That they are showcasing some of the guys that ARE playing today.
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by katie casey on Jul 28, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Not a bad point actually...
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't be surprised to see Baker sent packing...
It makes you wonder about Koyie Hill and Nady as well…
Nady seems like the most likely to be moved at this point.
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Hill
is so Soto can get healed up
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by hansman1982 on Jul 28, 2010 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Sure, but you can never have enough catching depth...
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Could be
Like I said, just daydreamin’ a bit. I like Lee, but I’m itching to move forward and think his best years for us are in the rearview. Also, heard Sullivan on the radio this morning say that Lee didn’t sound like he minded being on a losing club…. FWIW.
"We are not equations with hats." -Dean Young
That is the kind of guy you want to keep!
One that is happy with being on the Cubs!
I could watch him pound balls to SS forever!
Don't like the lineup
If Colvin or Castro aren’t resting, why change the lineup? Just because Colvin isn’t starting in a corner outfield position doesn’t mean he won’t be able to hit leadoff.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Because maybe we want to see what Colvin can do down in the order?
Since it’s unlikely that Colvin is the long-term plan at leadoff.
by SouthernCub on Jul 28, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Knowing Lou
The Cubs will win with this lineup today, and he will stick with it.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 11:48 AM CDT reply actions
Riddle me this Batman....
Why is Nady in the outfield instead of 1B. If both baker and nady can play either position, why not stick the guy who still plays with two arms in the outfield.
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by TheRiot Police on Jul 28, 2010 11:51 AM CDT reply actions
You would think Nady would be more attractive as a 1b
if anyone is even slightly interested in trading for him anymore.
They both can't play either position
they can play neither position
Gee. They say nice things about you...
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
I love Theriot batting leadoff!!!!!
These games, especially the first innings, have been going on too long with colvin leading off games with hits. Then he sits on base while we watch our amazing middle of the order continue their clutch hitting!
Theriot also need to play vs all RHP! There is no reason to play Fontenot at all! He should be just fine with his 5 AB’s a month? What do you guys want Lou to do? He has tried everything!
Lou is amazing!
Jim Hendry is amazing!
Tom Ricketts is amazing!
Oh I see what you did there...
(sarcasm) Just not enough of that on this site. (/sarcasm)
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Wrong.
Corn is a “Maize” ing!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 28, 2010 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
You are right too.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 28, 2010 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
That photo on the right...YUCK.
"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
Yeah...sorry.
Try to only look at the left half.
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by katie casey on Jul 28, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey. The word CUBS is in there...kinda...
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
only... nine... and... a... half... games...
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 11:53 AM CDT reply actions
Hey now
6 innings and one run is a TON for this team.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Is Lee on the bench because of possible trade?
"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)
resting?
As Al pointed out, it’s 52 hours between games. Maybe Lou just wants to give him a rest.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Jul 28, 2010 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Resting? That's what tomorrow is for. And Lee NEVER likes to be out of the lineup.
I smell trade talks.
"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)
you smell Koyie Hill's stinky hitting ability
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by VegasCubFan on Jul 28, 2010 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I smell smoke...
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 28, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I smell pure gasoline.
Or maybe it’s a used diaper. Filled with… Indian food.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Jul 28, 2010 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
make sure he is rested for
Game 4 of the playoffs. Err what. Playoffs playoffs???
by cozmotaylor123 on Jul 28, 2010 12:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This lineup screams
“Play video games instead of watching this game.”
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 28, 2010 11:59 AM CDT reply actions
That's EXACTLY what I was thinking.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I would play Starcraft 2 if it weren't so damn expensive.
Getting Zerg rushed would be way better than watching this team fall all over themselves.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 28, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I would too
if it didn’t require me to buy a new computer
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Already done.
That’s why the radio (app) was invented.
by Steven Schweickert on Jul 28, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha-I just called my husband
to ask if he needed any help with anything around the house. I think I’d rather pick Japanese Beetles off our rosebushes than watch this game. And if you knew how scared I am of those beetles, it’s really saying something.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 28, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't quite get why Lou got rid of Colvin/Castro as 1-2.
Last I checked, that was working and the Cubs were scoring more runs. Last night, however was an exception to that. I just hope the loss last night didn’t cause Lou to overreact and put this lineup out there.
He’s basically gifting the Astros the series win.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 28, 2010 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Working instead.
Which even that is 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
Thank the gods that Koyie Hill is in the lineup
we need 2 or 3 more strikeouts on our team total.
He should put an end to any scoring deficiencies with his power and hitting ability.
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Anyone notice Hill passed south of the Mendoza Line yesterday?
now hitting .196.
The good news is that Hill will be so bad he will actually make Nady, Theriot, Fukudome look like superstars by comparison, thereby increasing their trade values.
"I knew there had to be a place where the game could be fun again. I found that place. It's called Wrigley Field. It reminded that if you love the game, it will love you back." - Andre Dawson, HOF speech 7/25/10
Why does everyone hate Hill all of sudden?
IMHO, he’s the least of our problems.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 28, 2010 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Totally agreed.
Thank goodness Soto’s bat is hot again, but Hill is a perfectly capable backup catcher. Unless, of course, Mr. Hendry is able to get Joe Mauer in exchange for Theriot, Baker and PTBNL.
...and $100 million dollars and a hooker...
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Fred Garvin on the case!
Starlin Castro singles on a pop up to catcher Jason LaRue.
Ryan Theriot scores. Two out -Gameday 7/23/10
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 28, 2010 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't hate Hill
just his lack of ability to strike the ball with his bat. And I understand why he is in the lineup due to Geo’s foot. Still…this is the best we can do with our backup catcher? Really?
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by VegasCubFan on Jul 28, 2010 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder if Michael Barrett is available.
Oh, wait…
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 28, 2010 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure. Z's coming back and needs a 'body' man...
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Will the Mets be willing to part with him?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 28, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like Lou is mailing it in today
starting Riot at leadoff, Nady, Fukudome, and…Jeff Baker?!?!?! He’s still on the team? lol
I bought a Starlin Castro jersey. And I like it. A lot. Ok bye go cubs.
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This lineup defies explanation.
Theriot at leadoff? Haven’t we learned.
Baker at FIRST??? Seriously, is that senility catching up with Lou?
Nady in the outfield? What, Soriano and Byrd both need the same day off?
Also, I know why Koyie Hill is starting, but get him off the team. He’d have a low batting average if he was swinging a tennis racket up there.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 28, 2010 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
Byrd, Lee, Soriano and Soto all out of the lineup.
With 52 hours between this game and the next, you’d think that the Cubs could get their rest between games, instead of during them.
But hey, it’s still early!
Kidding. I don’t care who plays at this point. I don’t even care who plays in 2011. Just try to do a passable job of ditching players to improve the team, and if possible, grab any elite player who somehow becomes available, while we wait for the mistake contracts of the past to expire.
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This.
Couldn’t put it better myself.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 28, 2010 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
The Rockies are seriously rumored to be interested in Theriot..
We might get barnes out of the deal, or prospects. If the Cubs are shopping Theriot as a leadoff hitter, then today’s lineup is for a very, very good cause.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 28, 2010 12:30 PM CDT reply actions
I hopevthat happens,
Just so that Theriot is no longer on the field at Wrigley.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 28, 2010 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't Want Theriot Starting
I’m not as down on Theriot as some are, but I hope the Cubs can find a better second baseman for 2011 to keep the Cubs from starting Theriot. I wouldn’t mind having Theriot as a bench player.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
Another Bad Contract?
I didn’t know what Theriot was making. I don’t know how much there is to this rumored Rockies deal. I can see why the Cubs would want another team to eat part of that contract. As far as his playing ability goes, I don’t mind him as a fifth infielder, but he shouldn’t be starting at the MLB level.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
If he lost an arb hearing for $3.4
I doubt he’ll get $5M on the open market.
by jerry morales rules on Jul 28, 2010 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
if he stays with the cubs
i think thats what his arb raise would be
by jesus christos on Jul 28, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot is making 2.6 this year.
So given his performance, there’s a snowball’s chance in hell he would basically double that through arb.
But probably a non-issue… at least it better be a non-issue.
Shut up Joe Morgan.
Only if the Cubs offer arbitration to him
I simply can’t see them being happy about doubling his salary especially when they didn’t want to pay the $3.4 in the first place. I think they’d be much happier with Barney at league minimum than Theriot anywhere near $3M much less $5M.
by jerry morales rules on Jul 28, 2010 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Doubtful he'd get that in arbitration...
even more doubtful that the Cubs will OFFER him arbitration in the first place.
Rockies also interested in Kevin Gregg...
Maybe we can throw in Howry, Dome, and Z? Rocks fans split on Riot, but they seem to think he could help them as long as they don’t give up too much
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 28, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the "I give up, I don't care anymore" lineup.
"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
This is a ST line-up.
Is it March already?
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Am I really reading that correctly??
Baker at 1b? Alrighty then..I even forgot he was still on the team!
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
Randy Wells
He must have seen this lineup and wanted to punch somebody.
“thanks for the run support Lou!”
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why doesn't Koye save some energy?
He could just walk right up to the ump and say ‘I struck out’ before every at-bat. Then he can go sit back down.
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
AWESOME!!
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by VegasCubFan on Jul 28, 2010 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Designated Out?
That would speed the game up a little. Heck, there are times with runners on base that simply striking out would be better than grounding into a double play.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
That is uncalled for
Koyie has been lousy this season, but he has hardly had any at bats in the last 2 months, and that is because Soto has been the best hitting catcher in NL, behind McCann. He was far more than serviceable last season when Soto couldn’t hit his way out of a wet paper bag.
Hill is what he is. A back-up catcher with solid defensive skills, and that is what you ask for from your back up catcher. Come September we will see Wellington Castillo, and Hill will ride the bench the rest of the year, but no one was calling him a designated out when he as having to play everyday last season because Soto was hurt (fat).
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Jul 28, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
all valid points
however, Hill is what he is right now, hitless and chock full of K’s
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by VegasCubFan on Jul 28, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure
And those K’s are far more glaring when the “trading block” all gets a start today, but I remember some “Beware the Claw” loving Cubs fans who thought he was golden, when he got to play.
He is a great clubhouse guy, a guy who will face the media when 100 million dollar players won’t, and he had his freakin right hand surgically repaired specifically so he could hold a baseball (so eloquently called the claw). He deserves better from all of you.
Plus he was a friend of mine in college, so I think he is a nice guy.
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Jul 28, 2010 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have nothing personal against the guy and kind of like him
and I think it’s amazing regarding his hand…but c’mon, there’s a point where he has to hit the ball, and I mean, at least strike wood to leather. He hasn’t even done that, a whole lot of whiffing.
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by VegasCubFan on Jul 28, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Okay, I know the guy has never been known for his bat, but he’s been hitting even worse than usual this season.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
rec'd
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by katie casey on Jul 28, 2010 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
He's Good Defensively
He’s sort of the modern day Steve Lake, except with less power. He’s a backup catcher who is good defensively that hits poorly. On a personal level, I admire the fact he came back from nearly severing his fingers. Look, I’m not expecting a backup catcher to hit like Mike Piazza or anything like that, but I’d like to have a backup catcher with an OPS of at least .600.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
solid defensive skills
I guess I’ll grant that…but his record throwing runners out is horrible. I’m too lazy to look it up but it’s horrible.
On the radio pregame Lou sounds
exhausted, resigned to ‘hoping’ for a win, ready to go home…etc.
Seriously, he sounds wiped out.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Lou:
“We’re playing our bench today”…
Thank you Captain Obvious…
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Too bad we don't use our bench manager instead of Lou
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Hope Trammell Gets Another Managerial Job
I doubt that will be with the Cubs. I’d like for the Cubs to at least interview Trammell for the job. I’d still rather have Sandberg. Right now, I’d trust Trammell to lead this team more than Lou.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
Unless he opts out himself before interviews start
the Cubs will give him a ‘courtesy interview’.
But not the job.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Which should be good practice for the next, more real interview
Should be plenty of openings this year, hope he bags one!
"I knew there had to be a place where the game could be fun again. I found that place. It's called Wrigley Field. It reminded that if you love the game, it will love you back." - Andre Dawson, HOF speech 7/25/10
win 3 in a row and then there seems to be more energy
just natural I guess…
by cozmotaylor123 on Jul 28, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like a Showcase Showdown lineup to me.
by cozmotaylor123 on Jul 28, 2010 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
Well if the price is right....
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by katie casey on Jul 28, 2010 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
counting all the money he gets to hit only slightly better than Mr. Hill
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by VegasCubFan on Jul 28, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Breaking Sports News on ESPN Chicago
says D Lee will not accept a trade. They are not resigning him. Colvin or Ramirez will probably play first next season. If he loves this organization, why not allow them to get something for them. Unless he is a Type A free agent and we get a couple of picks? Is he Type A?
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
Lee has earned his no-trade rights
and it seems that he is exercising them. I doubt that the Cubs are happy about that news, but it is what it is. I’m sure they would like to get out of paying him the $2.5M per month, but it is what it is. I think that draft picks or anything that they would have been able to get in return would pale in comparison to salary relief.
The Cubs will only get a Type B draft pick if Lee is signed by someone next year. I think there’s a small chance that Lee will retire after this season if his requirements aren’t met.
by jerry morales rules on Jul 28, 2010 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
It's kind of a non-issue.
At this point, I don’t even think that the Cubs would offer arb, making the potential draft picks a moot point.
It’s equally moot that he’s blocking any trades, b/c the Cubs aren’t going to get much for him anyway, other than the potential for some 2010 salary relief, which won’t really affect the 2011 payroll. May as well just play out the string.
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Great point
I was really only hoping the Cubs would get salary relief. A couple of million (even only 2 or 3) wouldn’t suck. I knew there would be little, if anything, to gain for 2011.
by jerry morales rules on Jul 28, 2010 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
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Cubs By The Numbers
Cubs By The Numbers is a history of the ballclub by uniform number, but the biographies help trace the history of our beloved team in a new way. For everyone who's a Cubs fan, anyone who ever wore the uniform is like family. Cubs By The Numbers reintroduces readers to some of their long-lost ancestors, even ones they think they already know.
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