Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview, Saturday 3/12: A Very Split Doubleheader
by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2011 12:00 PM CST
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SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- The sharp-eyed BCB reader will notice that there's no game time given in the headline to this post, as there usually is. This is because the games have different starting times and it would have made too long a headline. Instead, here's the info: the game in Mesa will begin at 2:05 CST. The game in Las Vegas will begin at 3:05 CST. Tomorrow, that all changes as most of the USA and Canada except Arizona (and Hawaii and a handful of other locations) begins Daylight Saving Time; tomorrow's games will both begin at 3:05 CDT.
The Cubs are facing the Reds twice today, once in Mesa and once in Las Vegas. Mike Quade will manage the Vegas squad; I don't have official word but I assume bench coach Pat Listach will head up the team in Mesa.
Carlos Silva starts in Mesa against the Reds' Homer Bailey. Silva will be followed by Justin Berg, Todd Wellemeyer and Trey McNutt. John Gaub, who was optioned to Iowa yesterday, is also on the Mesa list. Other pitchers for the Reds today in Mesa will include Dontrelle Willis (he gets around!), Jordan Smith and Logan Ondrusek. James Russell gets his first spring start in the Vegas game; he'll be facing the Reds' Mike Leake. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled to throw in Vegas today are Robert Coello, Casey Coleman, Scott Rice and Carlos Marmol. For the Reds in Vegas, Leake will be followed by Matt Maloney, Daryl Thompson, Jerry Gil, Scott Carroll and Philippe Valiquette. Complete Cubs lineups after the jump.
Cubs lineup in Mesa:
Perez LF Barney SS Byrd CF Ramirez 3B Pena 1B Soto C Scales 2B Adduci RF Silva P
Cubs lineup in Las Vegas:
Fukudome RF Castro SS Colvin DH Soriano LF Moore 1B Baker 3B DeWitt 2B Johnson CF Hill C
No, I don't understand why Koyie Hill is starting, either. And why not have Tyler Colvin play 1B and Scott Moore DH?
Here's all the media information for today.
MLB.com Gameday for Cubs/Reds in Mesa -- game time 2:05 CST
MLB.com Gameday for Cubs/Reds in Las Vegas -- game time 3:05 CST
Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today. The Mesa game is on WGN Radio with Pat and Zonk. The Las Vegas game is on WGN-TV with Len and Bob.
Please visit our SB Nation Reds site Red Reporter. The usual note of caution, of course.
There will be an overflow thread posting at 3:30 p.m. CST -- one overflow for both games. As usual, the overflow thread will NOT post on the front page but will be in the "Recent Stories In Game Threads" box on the right sidebar. If you need an extra overflow thread beyond that one, post it in the FanShot section.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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First!!!!!!!!
First time ever!
I have PMS & a GPS -- which means -- I am a bitch, and I will find you.
by cub in louies nest on Mar 12, 2011 12:05 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Too slow
I have PMS & a GPS -- which means -- I am a bitch, and I will find you.
by cub in louies nest on Mar 12, 2011 12:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
How many chances
do you give Silva? If he bombs today then what?
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
In your crystal ball
how does Wellemeyer do?
I didn't predict anything.
I asked a question.
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
If Wellemeyer pitches well
he may vault past Silva for the 5 spot
Fine by me. :)
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
and if nobody pitches
much better than shark or silva, they might be in the pen.
He should have to vault by Cashner as well......
Is coleman still on the team?
Plus we cut the other 4 catchers right?
To earn my vote (which doesn't count)
Cashner has to show he’ll be able to go 5 innings most times. He’s done so once. I’d rather he start in Iowa than struggle in Wrigley.
Coleman, I would be fine with, as he has had success last year.
I wouldn't have a problem with that.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
If he bombs then 1 more start
Then thats it, done. How many chances do we give Hill if he swishes again?
I wish I had an answer.
Sadly I don’t.
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
I hope I never know the answer to that.
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
The person who knows that knows TMI, to be honest.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
Gotta have goals!!!!1
I liked the game this week wher 4 Cubs C had a hit each. One more than KH still has.
Is this the first time two teams have had split-squad games against each other,
With the games in two different locations?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 12:22 PM CST reply actions
Maybe in different states
I’m certain that SS squads have faced each other in home-and-home situations before.
"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 love that Hill is starting again!!!!! I hope its in the game that is on TV!!!!!
Plus getting to watch Colvin DH is very exciting!!!! He needs to get his practice there during the season, NOT during ST!!!!!!!!
I think Jim Essian is doing is great job!!!!!
Very Split Doubleheader???
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
My computer just melted. Well done.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
I just asked the guys at Red Reporter about where their managers will go.
Baker will be managing in Las Vegas, and, likely, Chris Speier will manage the squad in Mesa.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 12:35 PM CST reply actions
Mint flavored?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
30 Clubs in 30 Days
Did anyone catch when they were doing the Cubs all time lineup. They said "Ernie Banks – the ONLY most valuable player on this list"
This was after they had Sandberg leading off and Sosa behind him. Weird. Looks like 3 in a row to me. Then going on to list Gabby Hartnett.
So thats 4 out of the starting 8 position players. Hardly THE ONLY MVP on the list.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
They were picking seasons
They picked seasons from Sandberg, Sosa and Hartnett when they didn’t win the MVP. Banks was the only one they picked a season in which he won the MVP.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 12, 2011 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
A split doubleheader indeed. Is it just me or do you feel a draft?
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
No, but his punch line is showing.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
If Hill is going to start, might as well have him catch Silva
that way if there’s a pitcher-catcher blowup/confrontation, at least we improve the odds of one of them going away.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Well, you know how it goes...
If pitchers like Hill, then Russell must be a lot better with Hill!
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!!!
GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Mar 12, 2011 2:03 PM CST up reply actions
Underway!
Go Cubs!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 2:09 PM CST reply actions
Anyone here with me?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 2:17 PM CST reply actions
Yep 1.2.3 for Silva
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Mar 12, 2011 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
People of girth approve
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
yup...
Just sitting here thinking which nickname hill should have…
Hoover or Dyson…
R.I.P. Ronnie Santo... you will be missed...
How about 0-1
He stinks!
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
by VegasCubFan on Mar 12, 2011 3:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Free audio must be over.
Today it wants me to buy.
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
I was ok yesterday
but today they want money. I know it’s only $20 but I don’t know if I want to purchase it this year.
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
I get it included
with a CBS fantasy league I belong too. But unfortunately that doesn’t start until the regular season. That kind of stinks.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 12, 2011 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
Everybody chips in
And shares a set of credentials?
"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
No
It’s included with the price of the league. The league itself costs $180, but that’s split 12 ways.
CBS Sportsline is now the official fantasy league of MLB, and they’re including it as part of the deal.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 12, 2011 2:36 PM CST up reply actions
Interesting
Audio only, I’m assuming?
"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
Audio
with video highlights. I’m assuming it’s pretty much the same thing as MLB At-bat
by Josh Timmers on Mar 12, 2011 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
Cool
Too bad I’m not a fantasy kinda guy. Sounds like a pretty good deal
"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 noticed that it has been free if the audio provider is MLB
If the audio provider is a radio station, it wants you to pay. I don’t see an MLB option for this game, however.
"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
Me Scales very much like.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Parsing...parsing...parsing...
What exactly do your scales like very much? Your new diet?
"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
Star Wars Joda very too watch much!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
You'd think that after 800 years or so
He’d have figured out the grammar…
"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 has, but we of little force understand not
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I'm not worried, man of girth on the mound will take care of things
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Mist
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I wonder if I should watch Cubs @ Reds ???
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
What are your other options?
"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
Listening to Reds @ Cubs, I suppose
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Bird to thyrd!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
No-scoring-itus is back or so it seems
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
2nd and 3rd, 1 out
No runs – sheesh
"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
Chicago Cubs baseball is onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.......................... the tv.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I'm switching to the other game.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
You really think they will strand less runners in scoring position in Vegas?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Mar 12, 2011 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
Ya never know, ya never know...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
And besides they gotta strand'em somewhere!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I don't get HD for WGNA, anyway
It strikes me that I should make it a point to visit my dad this summer – he got himself a 50" plasma for Christmas.
"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
Hi - I love the MBP up to now.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
But I#ve only had it for about 30 hours
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Good god - The video quality is like 1960...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Hey guys!
What’s the deal in Vegas?
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!!!
GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
Now all we need is for Castro to double down...
…the LF line.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Fukudome on base - Show that other Cubs team what on does with base runners!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
No doubter for Castro there
"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
CASTRO!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 3:10 PM CST reply actions
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Silva with a successful sacrifice bunt
with runners on 1st & 2nd and no outs. Give him some brownie points for that.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
Sounds like Silva is getting back to his early '10 shape
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Interesting - Z is on the bench at Vegas
wonder why he made the trip?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I was kinda hoping there'd be a baseball reason...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
It's freakin' Vegas
He wanted to see Mariah.
"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
Scott wanted one Moore run
"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
One Moore time!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 3:15 PM CST reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Silva still in?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Yes, he gave up a leadoff homer, if I'm not misaken.
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!!!
GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Mar 12, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks for letting me know.
MLB Gameday has gotten stuck on Silva’s sac bunt. Apparently, they can’t fathom that a Sac Bunt can be successful if the Cubs are batting.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Picture fail
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
So the grand total score, at present, is Cubs 4 Reds 3 ?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Cubs 4, Reds 4
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
B5?
That’s a hit on my destroyer. Dammit. F9
"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
D7
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
D7
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!!!
GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Mar 12, 2011 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
When did the Reds acquire Dontrelle Willis?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 3:22 PM CST reply actions
That's why Koyie has a job
Maybe
"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
Mist.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 12, 2011 3:25 PM CST reply actions
Where, why, which game, wherefore?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Scales with 2 RBI
4-3 now!
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!!!
GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
And Willis hurt
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!!!
GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Mar 12, 2011 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
And the aggregate score is 6-5
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Oi!
"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
Forget that one - go here instead
"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
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Now that is an old pic!
Preemptive Palomino, lets talk political stuff elsewhere .
Second City Hockey, It's not just about Hockey, it's Blackhawks Hockey!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Mar 12, 2011 3:37 PM CST up reply actions
Dog-gone time zones and DST
Always messing up things!
Preemptive Palomino, lets talk political stuff elsewhere .
Second City Hockey, It's not just about Hockey, it's Blackhawks Hockey!
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Mar 12, 2011 3:39 PM CST reply actions
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