Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics Preview, Wednesday 3/23, 3:05 CT: Carlos Silva's Last Chance (We Hope)
by Al Yellon on Mar 23, 2011 1:00 PM CDT
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PrintSCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- I don't think I have to rehash the long history of how Carlos Silva got to the Cubs, or how we got to this point, just nine days before Opening Day, still seeing if he can pitch in the major leagues. In some ways, starting him today doesn't really mean too much. If he does well, what does that actually prove? That he can have one outing in spring training, five or six innings, getting hitters out when he's been poor all spring before this?
Perhaps the decision for Jim Hendry and the rest of the brass will be made easy after today. Simply releasing Silva would cost the Cubs $7.5 million. It can be argued that they could get $7.5 million of production out of any number of other pitchers who will be paid the major league minimum this year.
In any case, they've got to start making these decisions soon; the Cubs' last actual spring game is next Tuesday (after which they play an intrasquad game at Mesa next Wednesday, proceeds to charity).
Some decisions were made earlier today: Justin Berg and Scott Maine were optioned to Iowa. Todd Wellemeyer and Angel Guzman were sent to minor league camp. And there was a Twitter report that Max Ramirez was going to have an MRI on a sore wrist (when did he hurt that? I don't recall hearing that).
So that leaves two bullpen spots open; Carlos Marmol, Kerry Wood, Sean Marshall, John Grabow and James Russell look like locks.
Gordon Wittenmyer in the Sun-Times writes about how Aramis Ramirez is getting more involved this spring, including helping to mentor Starlin Castro. Don't laugh -- remember, Ramirez was also a major league regular at a young age.
Gio Gonzalez, who threw six strong innings vs. the Cubs last Thursday at Phoenix Muni, gets the start for the Athletics. Other A's listed to pitch today are Grant Balfour and Brad Ziegler. Today's game is not televised, but after that, four games in a row are on TV, Thursday through Sunday. Complete lineups after the jump.
Cubs lineup:
Johnson RF
Castro SS
Baker 2B
Ramirez 3B
Soto C
Soriano LF
Colvin 1B
Perez CF
Silva P
Athletics lineup:
Crisp CF
Sweeney RF
Willingham LF
Matsui DH
Suzuki C
Ellis 2B
Jackson 1B
Pennington SS
Sogard 3B
Here's all the media information for today.
MLB.com Gameday for today's game
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Please visit our SB Nation Athletics site Athletics Nation..
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I'm with you.
ST results don’t really matter, so this is one instance where I hope the Cubs get demolished …
in the early innings, before they stage a comeback.
I cheered against the Bulls
for awhile until Krause ‘left’. I’m not in favor of Silva getting rocked. I still have delusions of mediocrity for him. That being said, Coleman should be the 5. Cashner should be in Iowa.
At least
I like who’s hitting fifth today.
That wasn’t even mean-spirited. At all.
Really it only leaves one bullpen spot
I think Samardzija is a lock to at least break camp going to Chicago. Also, I just don’t get why they took Russell over Maine. Maine is definitely better than Russell. Better stuff, probably a bit higher ceiling too.
by Mulhollandmania on Mar 23, 2011 1:14 PM CDT reply actions
Also if Cashner doesn't win the fifth spot
He’ll be the final spot in the bullpen.
by Mulhollandmania on Mar 23, 2011 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
That was my early Spring can of worms
My hope has sailed on him being stretched out in the minors as a starter, as he should be. He needs to improve his arsenal more than……..
Naaaah, a couple of people are tired of my other rant. and Soto’s hitting fifth today.
Yep
I think Quade even said as much yesterday, unless I’m mistaken. My guess is that Russell got the 6th bullpen spot, Silva gets the #5 starter (at least to begin with) and Cashner is the other pen arm opening day.
I get the feeling Hill has stopped playing because it was making Cub decisions look bad....
1-45 would look even worse…
Shame on Max for hiding that injury!!!!
I get the feeling that Max's "wrist injury" was from hitting .700...
and it was making Koyie Hill look bad.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2011 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Max wasn't hitting .700, Beef was.
But Max was still .200 points better than Hill.
My bad...maybe he is really hurt then.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2011 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Max on the DL
is worth more to the Cubs than a Hill of beans,
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
by tharr on Mar 23, 2011 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
that is really funny
I feel the need to rec
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 23, 2011 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Is coleman still on this squad ?
I would much rather see him than silva. He might actually give the cubs a chance to see what a fifth starter should look like!
He's not getting paid enough to help the team.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2011 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
No, he was just showing up Silva down the stretch last year.
Can’t have those million dollar veterans being outperformed by rookies!
He already did
last September. We will see a pitching staff ‘in flux’ this season. Jay Jackson and Chris Carpenter should pitch in Wrigley this year. I can’t explain why Coleman isn’t breaking camp to Chicago, but he’ll be there soon enough. Either by injury or ineffectiveness.
Silva and the bullpen
Kind of mad that it looks like Samardzija is going to make the team while Maine plays in Iowa. However, I forgot that Grabow is a lefty and there would be 4 LHPs had they kept both Russell and Maine. With the relievers they usually get called up during the season anyway. This might also be a setup to putting Cashner or Silva in the bullpen. I still doubt Silva will get slated for the bullpen. We’ll see soon enough whether Silva can put together a good outing.
This Max Ramirez MRI is kind of interesting.
Still think Hendry should trade Baker.
Seeing the forest for the trees, our biggest keys to success this year are, in order (IMO)
1. Consistently elite starting pitching – especially from at least three starters
2. At or abover career-average production from Pena, Castro, Aram, Soriano, Dome, Byrd, Colvin, and Soto
3. Solid lock-down production from Marmol and Wood in the 8th or 9th innings
4. Limited mistakes fielding and baserunning
5. Three other relievers who can limit damage after bad starts or otherwise in innings 5-7
6. Serviceable backups that can give us a 50-50 chance to produce enough to win games when starters are resting.
In light of this, the roster decisions over the next few days will not make or break this season. It’s all about getting something of value from our core guys.
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 23, 2011 2:06 PM CDT reply actions
Isn't this EVERY team's recipe for sucess?
You forgot the MAIN one…
#7…let the f’n manager run the team the way he wants and play the guys HE wants and have the GM just sit back and evaluate and don’t speak or act until confronted. Is that at all possible this year? It didn’t appear to be that way last year.
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
I'm glad
Ramirez is the one taking Castro under his wing. It’s clear a lot of guys respect him, and he seems to be a good leader.
Nice cock-fighting reference...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2011 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Perhaps Max starts on the DL?
One way to solve this “issue”…
"We're young and dumb and ready to go throw strikes." James Russell
I like my pitchers large and cuddly... ;-)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I like mine cold and frosty
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Too bad Hill isn't catching today
We might be able to kill two birds with one stone.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Huh?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Howdy...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Not much. Hope you are well.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Broke and frustrated doesn't sound very good. Hope things look up soon.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
1 batter...1 hit
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
1 strikeout...may replace Demp for opening day now
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
Scratch that...1-0 A's
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
Oh boy, 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.
Since Soto is catching Silva,
anyone know if Koyie or Beef was sent to minor league camp to catch Z today?
Baseball is back!!
Done waxing his car?
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
...with his tongue?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Hill and Hendry have something going on....
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
see above
Hill is catching Z in minor league camp
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
I'd accept it.
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
Silva is either pretty good or god aweful
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Jim Callis at BA
Just answered my question on Barney:
Josh (Cal): Do you think that Darwin Barney can hit enough this season to be the starting second baseman for the Cubs? His glove is really opening some eyes in Arizona so far.
Jim Callis: He won’t put up big numbers, but I could see him hitting along the lines of .275/.320/.370. Not great, but coupled with his defense, that might make him the best option for the Cubs.
I'd buy that for a dollar...
or league minimum for three years…
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
With a + glove, something which your friend Ryan lacked.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Ryan Theriot
never slugged .370. Of course, his OBP was higher in his best years.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 23, 2011 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, technically...
you’re correct. But he did SLG .369 with a better OBP. So, really, that projection would be worse than Theriot.
I'd like to see what he can do at some point
I’d also like to see how long Baker can keep playing well.
That would be fine by me
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I have one in for A-Level
Cubs SP he likes other than Simpson.
you're not getting paid enough Maine...Go away.
“They told me if I keep performing the way I performed last year or do better, they don’t see any reason why I won’t be up,” he said. “Wherever I’m at — Double-A, Triple-A — I’ll do the best I can.”
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
If I were Maine
I’d fire my agent for not negotiating not playing football and a 10 Million signing bonus
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
Apples and oranges.
Right handers and left handers.
But think
how badly the Bears need a left handed receiver…
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
Maybe SIlva could try his hand as lineman
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 23, 2011 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
The Fridge 2.0
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
they need a new O line...maybe we make a trade
any inter sport trades before?
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
Starting All Star battery for '11?
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
A lead! Runs scored! Wheeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Me thinks we'll need all the runs we can get today.
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 23, 2011 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Lets hope Silva settles down and pitches well instead of being awful
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
That sounded good...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
1, 2, 3 inning... Now for more runs
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
LEN BRINGING THE TRUTH!!!!
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
Nothing too special, IMHO
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
in Eths Defense nothing too special...
but, he’s bringing up “in a perfect world” you’d break with your 25 best players, but contracts and options and role’s all play into that…I just love the len recognizes it and we arent just a bunch of angry fans.
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
cyber bullies
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
Look, Kid, You see my family, we are good people. We just want a little respect. Is that asking too much?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Yeah, he's a good voice of reason.
One that has’t [annoyed] the living [expletive] out of me.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
These shattering bats are too dangerous
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Good thing Bud is still studying the problem.
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 23, 2011 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm starting to think that this Perez kid ain't all that good.
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
He has not impressed me at all
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
He's butchered three chances I've actually seen live.
And butchered isn’t a strong enough word. I was really rooting for the guy…
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
I noticed he noticed
your #onlineheckling
by Josh Timmers on Mar 23, 2011 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he takes it
as part of the job.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 23, 2011 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He's fast, but not fast enough...
He may run like Hayes but he fields like….
by alabamacubbie on Mar 23, 2011 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I just got here
But SIlva not imploding so #5 spot here he comes?
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 23, 2011 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
right
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
It's going to be a rough year
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 23, 2011 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
but he's got three more innings
to get his signature Five or six run inning.
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
he had neither last outing
but he had 2 4-spots in three frames
i stand corrected.
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
No.. it may be a rough "every 5th start" though.
Demp, Z, Wells, and Garza still headline an even more improved rotation that rated very well in quality starts last year. If you’re panicking about someting, it should be our anemic offense.
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 23, 2011 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Our starting pitching is probably the thing I am least worried about
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 23, 2011 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
same here
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Some year the Cubs will love us back
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 23, 2011 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't help myself - I like Silva and he was not bad during the first half of 2010.
OTOH, in the second half, he was terrible.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
The main question is...
do we root for Implosion and he doesnt make the fifth spot or do we root for positive results with the hopes that some DESPERATE team takes him on a hope and a prayer?
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
Positive results and trade him for some value.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
ack
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I'd prefer a mil in salary relief
to a lousy guy in the rookie league
whats more likely?
Option A or Option B or option c ( which is screw options a and b and he owns the fifth spot all year long)
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
Why would any one in there right mind trade for him
I can’t see it happening. Granted I’d be tempted to do summersaults if they did
Now if he’s cut, I could see some team maybe doing that.
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 23, 2011 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd be willing
to have the Team erect another noodle in order to pay for the 6.5 that is owed him if we just cut him.
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
That's gonna happen regardless...
Maybe not a noodle. Maybe not a cup of noodles. But there’ll be something.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
i know its a bad thing to say
i was kind of hoping Silva would have a bad outing.
The Cubs won't send him there....
for whatever reason
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
On a terrible team like this...
I’d rather Cashner stay in the 5th spot and get experience for the future.
For once, I agree with you.
There is SOME logic in putting Cashner in the pen for the Cubs — but it’s short-term logic.
I wouldn't mind him getting experience
if he could get 3 pitches over consistently.
ok but I'm guessing your not the only one thinking that
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 23, 2011 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Roy Oswalt took a Manny Ramirez line drive off his right ear...
sent to hospital for x-rays, but, appeared to be ok
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
In Munich - No
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 did you hear that?
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
Oh....
I live 23.64 light years from Chicago!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
GB got close to a foot yesterday
My mom lives about 20 minutes from there and school was cancelled today.
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 23, 2011 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I heard that somewhere in WI a TV tower fell over due to ice & snow
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Eau Claire, to be exact.
WEAU’s tower went down – strong winds were a factor as well. (Last night, here in St. Paul, the wind was howling.)
Forget his bat?
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
Just kidding around
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 23, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
His ERA has dropped 3.5 runs this game
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
Well, thanks, Oakland.
You are in the process of giving Quade and Hendry the tiniest excuse to make us suffer through Carlos Silva in the regular season.
Maybe Beane told his guys to do this to get back at us for the Harden trade.
Silva will win the 5th spot because of this game :(
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
No, he probably already HAD the fifth spot.
But Quade and Hendry will point to this game as evidence that he’s the right guy for the job.
Year Two, everybody.
Speaking of Weather
Opening Day Forecast:
47 and Rain.
It is supposed to rain in Chicago, from the look of accuweather, the first 5 days of the season.
"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."
Glad I'll be listening on the radio.
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 23, 2011 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome.
I’m seeing Garza go on Sunday. I’ll make sure to bring a space heater.
That's why I'm going to to Milwaukee on 4/10
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 23, 2011 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Im going that whole weekend
"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 23, 2011 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't that bad on my trusty iPhone
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Doesn't look that...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Now Silva starts hitting the ball
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Any else think Gameday is a little Runescape like?
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
Can I get a raise of hands from those of you who have latched onto the Bulls this cold Cubs Off-Season?
They are fun as hell.
"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."
I've always had'em!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
They are unbelievable.
I thought it would take a lot longer for them to be this good.
"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 23, 2011 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Derrick Rose is more entertaining then whale hunting.
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 23, 2011 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
That's why you watch Silva pitch
Tip your waitresses!!!
"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 23, 2011 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I watch Silva pitch as an aspirational role model:
You can be below mediocre and still get straight cash homey. Someday…
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
There was a Silva sighting today.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Sorry, but Basketball puts me to sleep
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
well youre a European
so we wouldnt expect you to understand all things American…its ok, someday you can put on the bigboy pants! HA
That was mean....
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
I grew up in Chicago...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Beast of the East
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
This team has brought me back to NBA basketball because they actually play like they care about the game..
I hope they kill everyone in the playoffs and make them step up to compete.
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 23, 2011 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I confess
fair-weather Bulls fan here
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
This performance makes me like Silva even less.
He’s bringing it today after getting absolutely SHELLED for a month? WTF.
Did they fly his mother in?
That was his cure last year
"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 23, 2011 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Wide people do not approve
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
He got scared....
he knows if he screws up one more time, he’s gone..
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
Silva's going to go six.
What’s next — will Hill sub for Soto and go 3-for-3 and throw out a runner?
Could this be a good thing? Trading him is better than anything right?
"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 23, 2011 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
But what team would look at one good start and give him a job in the rotation?
Oh, crap. I know what team. Ours. He’ll be starting Game 2 of the Astros series.
Crap on a shingle …
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Cashner has a shot on Friday right?
"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 23, 2011 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He'll be terrible
I know how this story will end
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
I think the Cubs are gonna put Cash in the pen.
Which would be OK if it didn’t mean Silva in the rotation.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
^^^JUMP ^^^
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Len just let me down...
“this was the start that Carlos and the Cubs were looking for” that breaks my heart.
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
Unless by some God given miracle he is traded
Today Carlos Silva just earned his roster spot. He will be given every opportunity this season to not suck for the first two months. The Cubs will ruin the progress made by Cashner by sending him to the pen. Max Ram will go on the DL with an unknown injury. Hill will be given the back up spot as BEEF sits in the minors waiting. What else am I missing today…Hold on let me sit on my hateorade for a moment while i take this all in.
Pretty much covers it...
unless Hendry is extended for 3 more years it can’t get much worse.
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
Pretty much agree
but i’m okay with Beef going back down getting to catch every day, getting some AB’s getting some defense in…i’m not okay with Koyie Hill making this team after MAXRAM comes off the DL
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
Silva!!!!
Back against the wall and the guy delivers. Allow me to introduce our #5 starter.
This performance might have set up Silva for No. 5 starter
… or increased his trade value to the point where a deal can be done. I’d rather have that, but I can live with the former.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Mar 23, 2011 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
And, of course you can't, TJ
I thought you still had your head in the oven about Hill.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Mar 23, 2011 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope Silva goes 16-4 this year
and Hill hits .275, just so your head will explode. Now THAT would be AMAZING!!!!!!!
by Not Bruce Froemming on Mar 23, 2011 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
One good start, Bruce.
The only team dumb enough to think that warrants a job in its rotation is the team Silva is currently on.
There's always somebody somewhere
who thinks they can fix somebody.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Mar 24, 2011 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm curious
about what Greg Maddux’s input is on Silva.
"There had to be a place where the game could be fun again….that place is called Wrigley Field"---Andre Dawson
I bet Cubs are able to move Silva with this outing
$3M plus the $5.5M from Seattle and the cost to team needing a 5th starter will be $5M plus some low level prospect.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
put him in pinstripes out east
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
It's $7.5 million.
Any team that gets Silva has to pay for his $2 buyout. Or the Cubs do.
What team would be dumb enough to acquire Silva after ONE good ST start? Seriously.
Some teams are desperate
…but not that desperate!
Scott Bora$ is satan.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 23, 2011 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
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