Well. Now THIS is a mismatch.
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That includes this 2004 one-hitter against a Cubs club that was far better offensively than the current version.
However. Schmidt is also coming off his worst start of the year, a 3.1 inning, seven-hit, eight-run (four earned), two-homer pounding by the Braves last Tuesday.
Notes: here is the Melissa Isaacson article on Fredi Gonzalez I referenced in yesterday's recap.
Here is today's Rick Morrissey column, on the treatment Dusty Baker gets from fans and media.
From the Tribune Cub notes, we could have a pretty odd-looking lineup today:
Derrek Lee is scheduled for a day off after playing two straight games, which might leave backup catcher Henry Blanco manning first and call-up Geovany Soto catching.
A foul ball smashed Barrett in the groin area during Saturday's game and he was taken to the hospital for observation after complaining of sickness. He could miss several days.
Finally, have yourself some fun today: my SB Nation colleague John Sickels has posted "You're The Cubs GM" this morning. Go over there and fix this mess!
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Also
The Trib reports today (and I saw this in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune yesterday) that Phil Nevin called Ron Gardenhire and suggested that he be traded to the Twinkies.Two things about this:
cubbiejulie - September 3, 2006
Well...
... maybe he'd had his fun here and wanted to ruin another clubhouse.I'm surprised that the Twins, who have a reputation as running a very tight ship, would want someone like Nevin. He doesn't seem to fit there.
It'd be quite the irony if Nevin wound up getting a key hit or two the last weekend of the season against the White Sox, which might put them out of the postseason.
Al Yellon - September 3, 2006
Perhaps
the fact that the man who runs the "very tight ship" in Minnesota facilitated the trade should tell you that perhaps Nevin is not nearly as bad as Melissa Isaacson would like us to believe.DSZ - September 3, 2006
Phile=Phil
cubbiejulie - September 3, 2006
Why exactly is Michael Restovich not here?
Hey Jim how 'bout calling it quits after the 8th Jaeger Bomb at Murphy's? We actually have legitimate first basemen who could have been in Chicago for today's game.19 more losses until we're rid of Jimbo the Hut.
Santos Sorrow @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - September 3, 2006
Re:
"Why exactly is Michael Restovich not here?"That's the $64,000 questions, isn't it?
I'm going to say" "Because Hendry has bungled this roster to the point of no return," Dick.
cubbiejulie - September 3, 2006
Bonus Round:
What is Andy MacPhail's preferred ascot color?a: teal
b: mother of pearl
c: carolina
d: crimson
Santos Sorrow @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - September 3, 2006
Restovich...
... isn't on the 40-man roster. Now, you could make a good argument that he SHOULD be, but bringing Restovich back would require a 40-man roster move.Al Yellon - September 3, 2006
Fine
Get rid of Novoa!cubbiejulie - September 3, 2006
Or Rusch.
n/tAl Yellon - September 3, 2006
Yes that was my implication.
n/tSantos Sorrow @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - September 3, 2006
Not really
Restovich isn't really a legitimate First Baseman. He's mostly played LF and RF, with only a few spare games at First.That said, I'd love it if Restovich were with the big league club right now. You're right-- he would be a better option at 1B than Henry Blanco (or John Mabry and his .648 OPS).
Romero - September 3, 2006
Not a legitimate first baseman
Yup. BUT HE HAS PLAYED THE POSITION! This is Blanco's SECOND professional game at first. Not second Major League Game, his second professional game. Not having a first baseman available AFTER THE ROSTERS HAVE EXPANDED is criminal. Its a KC Royal, worst team in the league move. Oh wait...Frustrated Fan - September 3, 2006
Hank White at First
<Shakes head, moves on>08Cubs - September 3, 2006
Its nice to see
Rick Morrissey is throwing is hat in the ring for the worst Tribune sportswriter, the final voting is going to be close but if I hand to handicap it the preseason rankings would be:- Phil Rogers
- Rick Morrissey
- Paul Sullivan
Honestly, why do ANY of you you subscribe to that paper?Santos Sorrow @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - September 3, 2006
Uh
because I keep hoping that my subscription fee will purchase a quality FA?cubbiejulie - September 3, 2006
I
called the Trib, they said that your subscription fee is paying Boom Boom's salary. See, money well spent.kessinger - September 3, 2006
Well damn
cubbiejulie - September 3, 2006
LOL
I think the rooftops brought us Neifi.Santos Sorrow @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - September 3, 2006
What does Mike Downey have to do...
to crack the top three. He's trying his hardest.Thelonious - September 3, 2006
One bright spot
Next year our manager will be either Fredi Gonzalez or Joe Girardi, either one of them is better than any we've had in a decade. Small steps.Santos Sorrow @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - September 3, 2006
Things I was wrong about, '06
Cubs with a .500 record.Cedeno would become a solid everyday player.
Matt Murton would struggle to hit .250 for a season (but was right about his crappy fielding)
Prior would re-establish himself
Small ball on the North Side would be great
Dempster would have 30-35 saves.
DLee would hit in the high .280's and have 100rbi's
Aram would finally have a great April/May
TheEman - September 3, 2006
It's amazing
that even with the increased roster size we have to use Blanco at 1st. It's not like we haven't had a problem there all year. Hendry, get your head out of your butt and callup someone. And demand that Baker play him.OK. That was my fantasy of the day.
tharr - September 3, 2006
game on in the background
and I got confused when I saw Murton at the plate in the 1st. I think 5th might be the highest in the order he's batted all year!false cognate - September 3, 2006
I could have sworn...
that I heard someone yelling "where's greg at" during Bonds's AB. I hope my ears were right.Thelonious - September 3, 2006
im grossed out now
did anyone see the guy stroking the microphone in the background of pat hughes. ughhh!!tbizzle83 - September 3, 2006
DJ Len
Spinning a little "I Wanna Be Sedated" after Guzman goes down and Wuertz coughs it up.That's about right.
JohnM - September 3, 2006
Another injury?
GameDay reports:"Angel Guzman left the game due to an injured arm".
Anybody have anything more on this?
Romero - September 3, 2006
i don't know any more...
but it was also after throwing 5 straight balls, on a day where he was showing very good control.Shawn Domagal-Goldman - September 3, 2006
They...
made two trips out to the mound...trainer and all. He thought he could keep going but a few balls later they were called back out. I think they were looking at his forearm...thekansasian - September 3, 2006
He kept spreading and flexing his fingers
Looked like maybe a cramp.cubbiejulie - September 3, 2006
62-100
The way the Cubs are playing right now, and considering the teams left to play, I wouldn't be surprised if they win only 7 more games.firebottle - September 3, 2006
SS would be happy...
For some reason, he is obsessed with that number...like nothing will be done with 99 losses.thekansasian - September 3, 2006
Come on DLee! Grand slam!
thing85 - September 3, 2006
Alright, sac fly, I'll take it.
thing85 - September 3, 2006
Did anyone else notice this?
When Felipe Alou came out to change the pitcher yet again this inning, Bob Brenly made a fairly loud disgusted sigh. It made me chuckle.Zachary - September 3, 2006
I don't blame him.
He probably wants to go home alreadything85 - September 3, 2006
Wow Cedeno
Way to end the Cubs' only hope of tying this one up.thing85 - September 3, 2006
This time
Brenly's disgusted sigh was definitely noticeable.JohnM - September 3, 2006
Ladies and Gentlemen
Wade Miller is on the mound (in the bullpen).cubbiejulie - September 3, 2006
Jason Schmidt
He's probably not going to put together another really good season like he used to do, but I would really like to see him in a Cubs uniform next year if the pricetag isn't ridiculous. I have a feeling he's going to get a lot of money from someone though.Zachary - September 3, 2006
That could be the problem...
... Schmidt is going to ask for Oswalt-style money. Is he worth it?Al Yellon - September 3, 2006
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