Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres Preview, Saturday 3/19, 3:05 CT: Not Last Year's Padres
by Al Yellon on Mar 19, 2011 1:00 PM CDT
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SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- The Padres came to the brink of the playoffs last year, before the Cubs helped derail them by taking three of four in San Diego during the season's final week. In a bleak Cubs season, that series was one of the highlights; they were all well-pitched games, two 1-0 Cubs wins, and only five runs given up to the Padres in the four games.
It's a new year and the Padres enter this season without Adrian Gonzalez, their best player for several seasons and someone I thought would give a huge hometown discount to stay with his hometown team. Well, I was wrong about that. Instead, the Padres will play ex-Rockie Brad Hawpe at first base this year; he's played nine games there in his major league career. The Pads have a number of kids looking to win jobs, some AL refugees, a Hoffpauir (Jarrett, not Micah) and former Cub Eric Patterson, still trying to convince people he's a major league player. Patterson gets the start today for SD in RF.
Here's what Mike Quade said about Carlos Silva after yesterday's game:
"We'll see what his next outing brings," manager Mike Quade said. "I haven't had time to change my opinion."
Hasn't had time? How much more of this does he need to see? Even the outs hit off Silva yesterday were hard-hit, long fly balls. Quade did say that Silva won't pitch out of the bullpen (good). He's only being considered for the rotation. Maybe this is a step closer to him being out the door.
This afternoon, Matt Garza gets the ball again as the Cubs go to Peoria Sports Complex -- that's where he made his last start on Monday. This time it'll be against the Padres in a game that will be heard on WGN radio and seen on WGN-TV. Among other Cubs who may throw today: Justin Berg, Braden Looper, Scott Maine, Jeff Samardzija and Jeff Stevens. A familiar face to us in the NL Central, ex-Red Aaron Harang, gets the start for San Diego, with Cory Luebke, another rotation candidate for the Pads, likely to throw most of the rest of the innings.
Cubs lineup:
Fukudome RF DeWitt 2B Colvin LF Soto C Pena 1B Baker 3B Camp SS Perez CF Garza P
Padres lineup:
Patterson RF Bartlett SS Hudson 2B Ludwick LF Headley 3B Hawpe 1B Maybin CF Hundley C Harang P
Here's all the media information for today.
MLB.com Gameday for today's game
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Soto is starting
Hill won’t get any hits early-on. (Slaps self)
re Quade and Silva
There’s very little to gain from cutting him now versus cutting him a week from now, or at the end of spring training. As long as the other candidates for the pitching staff are getting all the innings Quade wants them to get, there’s nothing wrong with taking your time and making sure there’s nothing left to get out of Silva. I’m convinced you’re right and that it’d be a travesty to put him on the MLB roster, but Quade giving him another spring start to prove everyone wrong really isn’t a big deal.
I think
One of the reasons people are calling for Silvas immeditate dismissal is a distrust in Hendry and Quades talent evaluation. Or maybe rather decision making. With Hill being the most visible example, I think that people view Silvas continued stay of execution as an indication that he will go north with the team.
by John916 on Mar 19, 2011 1:27 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He could throw a no hitter in his next outing
and i wouldn’t want him coming north
true that
maybe he pulls some fat the next start – goes on DL for a couple weeks – then to Iowa for rehab starts and looks good enough for the Yankees to take on at least part of his salary – 12,002 today – another over sellout!!
by doofus cubs guy on Mar 19, 2011 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
That works for me.
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true that
maybe he pulls some fat the next start – goes on DL for a couple weeks – then to Iowa for rehab starts and looks good enough for the Yankees to take on at least part of his salary – 12,002 today – another over sellout!!
by doofus cubs guy on Mar 19, 2011 1:23 PM CDT reply actions
That works for me.
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 19, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Where did Adrian Gonzalez go again?
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 19, 2011 1:38 PM CDT reply actions
Boaston.
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 19, 2011 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Spoken by one
who knows a few Red Sox backers, no?
"A few" is an understatement.
I think that’s all I’ll say on the subject.
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 19, 2011 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Quade isn't going to publicly blast one of his players through the media ...
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
At least quade is making one great decision
Soto in the middle of the lineup!
I like Quade's quick and decisive decision making!!!!
Wait, the only quick decision was to keep Hill!!!!!
Guten Abend!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
That was quick...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Anyone else here?
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 19, 2011 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Perez didn't look very good there
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.
No,
Where is this?
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 19, 2011 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
WGN has looked like 1970s TV all of ST this year
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
But, it's spring training...
Most clubs don’t get much national tv time in the regular season…let alone ST…
I just want to win...
by bilbosbuttons on Mar 19, 2011 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
That may be, it still it looks kind of crappy
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Just did.
Wow, that is a little over the top. It’s spring training, for goodness’ sakes!
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 19, 2011 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome always looks so awkward when he bats, IMHO.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Oh no, oh MIST.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Matt Garza looks God Awful.
ERA 11 plus for the spring. Really scared to see what this heap is gonna finish up with this season.
"This has been the remarkable thing about the fans in Chicago, they keep drawing an average of a million-three a year, and, when the season's over and they've won their usual seventy-one games, you feel that those fans deserve a medal." Harry Caray
You really think that?
"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 Mar 19, 2011 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Misspelt shark time...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Shark for sale
Barely used.
"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
Facial hair optional?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Style it however you like
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"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
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If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
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"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
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If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
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"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
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If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
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If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
New mini-giraffe commercial!
"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 think I want to ask.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
DirecTV ad
Featuring a sleazy Russian mafia type. He owns a mini-giraffe, which is pure awesome.
"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
1/2 Mist
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Hello Eths
Hope all is good with you? Trying to find some reason for optimism this year… having a tough go of it. Ouch! Another SD HR! 14-4…
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
We are over here
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Ugh, awesome game
For wanting to fill me with the desire to NOT
Spend the $100.00 on MLB TV this year.
Not good
Good Guys Wear Blue
by Cubskingdom on Mar 19, 2011 5:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Looper is
overqualified for greeters position…just barely. :]
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Reed on 2nd
Need to dig up my, “with Reed we will succeed” shirt
Good Guys Wear Blue
by Cubskingdom on Mar 19, 2011 5:35 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Just found my
“With Hill we’ve got Nil” T-shirt!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Cripes!
I’ve gotten to watch 2 ST games & this is one of em? At least the MLB gods took pity on us and let Max Ramirez granny to avoid the shut out. Awful lot like past years…score a ton one day, almost shut out the next. sigh Really, really hard to get too excited about our 2011 team. Other than looking forward to some good controversy, we’ve got…what? :[
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Nice slam for Maxie..
Hendry & Quade both yawn and resume discussing Koyie’s work ethic and attitude..
I'm wet nurse to a (5th)-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
Don't forget his likeability.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Hill is one likeable guy...
… I’d like much better if he changed jobs to coaching.
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