I'm posting this game thread early this afternoon because in a couple of hours, I'll be getting on a plane and heading to Atlanta. I won't make it in time for tonight's game, but I will be at the Ted for the rest of the series. I know quite a number of you will be there -- if you are going, please email me using the link on the right sidebar so we can meet up at the game.
Rematch time! This pitching matchup is the same as last Saturday's at Wrigley Field. I thank the teams for saving me editing time.
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Note: I have had several requests that, if possible, I add the NL Central standings to the sidebar. Ask and you shall receive (well, most of the time, if I can do it, anyway). Hope you like it.
Finally today, I have good news to report regarding Howard and his cowbell, "banned" from the bleachers on Sunday. Due to the efforts of several season ticket holders who contacted Paul Rathje, director of stadium operations, Howard can bring -- and ring -- his cowbell any time.
Today's game is local-cable only: CSN and Sports South. It'll be on EI and at the Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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That's awesome
in regards to the cowbell being allowed back into the bleachersDTJchris - June 7, 2007
3 of 4 would be great....
but I won't be disappointed if we split (especially w/ Hudson & Smoltz waiting for us on the weekend).Losing 3 of 4 would be disastrous.
cubbie08 - June 7, 2007
nice work...
i like the standings on the sidebar. a nice touch indeed.a new question, however...is there a reason why the posting times on the board are off by an hour?
bobby h - June 7, 2007
The posting
times are in the central time zone. If you're in the east or mountain it will be off an hour.sue369 - June 7, 2007
i'm in central
but everything still shows as being off by an hour... all my posts show an hour ahead of when the actually are.bobby h - June 7, 2007
nevermind...
i fixed it... my profile was set for eastern, so it was showing the times an hour ahead, but still listing the time zone as central......i'm an idiot. guess i just never switched that when i moved.
bobby h - June 7, 2007
Bravo.......
to those who helped influence Mr. Rathje! Following through on the threat to "ban the bell" would have been absolutely ridiculous.cubrandy - June 7, 2007
Hope you make it out of Chicago tonight
I understand that there is a major storm heading your way.JFCubFan - June 7, 2007
That's great for Howard
The whole idea of taking away the bell was ridiculous. I'm glad someone could see through the rules to make an appropriate exception.vegascubsfan - June 7, 2007
If the banned the cowbell
the bleachers should be able to ban he-who-shall-no-be named as compensation.That would be worth it right?
HerrProf - June 7, 2007
do you think the bleachers
will "ban the bra" next?TheEman - June 7, 2007
YAY for Howard!!
That was just silly to take away the cowbell in the first place.Have a god trip Al and hope you bring the Cubs luck.
Good luck tonight Rich Hill.
GO CUBS!!!
sue369 - June 7, 2007
Am I crazy or too optimistic?
But I've got a pretty good vibe coming from the Cubs lately. Winning 3 of 4, the draft today, I don't know. I'm feeling pretty good. Let's keep it up tonight, of course, I might be setting myself up for disappointment.eamuscatuli1881 - June 7, 2007
El Gato
It's all about the El Gato factor. He brings that good vibe. Pie needs to play against lefties too. Let' hope he starts tonight against Chuck James.BJ Simpson - June 7, 2007
Pie
not only has terrible numbers vs LHP, he's looked totally overmatched. Sit him and allow Pagan to play. Why put Pie in a position to fail when there are better alternatives?tharr - June 7, 2007
the former
Yeah, you're crazy and more optimistic than our history warrants. But so am I, and so are most of the others here. You pretty much have to be in Cub land right?BJ - June 7, 2007
Also optimistic
There is too much talent on this team not to be. It's a matter of putting the player pieces together and finishing the lineup puzzle. I absolutely believe that Soriano and Pie at 1 and 2 in the lineup is the key to the solution. Everything will fall in line naturally after them.Matt Allison - June 7, 2007
I'll be there tonight
and probaly at least 2 of the 4 games. i feel like my timing in being atlanta couldn't be better. for some reason i truly believe this will be one of the defining series of the early season."let's reeeaaally try to win one today boys"
---name the movie, earn points
lilkimmer77 - June 7, 2007
Drop me an email...
... and we can meet up.Al Yellon - June 7, 2007
I don't like losing Ramirez...
...unless we get someone to take playing time away from Cesar. DeRosa's bat is fine as a subin at third for a while; Cesar worries me frightfully. E-Pat, Fontenot or Cedeno -- there's arguements for and against all of them, but if A-Ram is out for longer than this series, I want one of them up on the Cubs soon.cwyers - June 7, 2007
Me neither, BUT
good teams (and the jury is still out if we are in fact one of them) find a way to win without important players. this will be a nice test against a good braves teamlilkimmer77 - June 7, 2007
Hell with "important"...
...this is a simple function of roster management. The Cubs have five infielders: Lee, DeRosa, Theriot, Izturis, Ramirez. If you have to make an infield subsitituion with Ramirez unavailable, your options are:For one, two, three games? I can live with that. Maybe. For a week? 10 days? No way. Especially since Izturis plays the most defensively challenging position out there and is a loudly beeping time bomb of an injury risk.
cwyers - June 7, 2007
I'm leaning toward E-Pat
2nd: E-PatSS: Theriot
3B: DeRosa
Or we could just put Vitters at 3rd. jk
vegascubsfan - June 7, 2007
we'd be fast
SorianoE-Pat
Pie
that's a lot of speed.
mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - June 7, 2007
Yes
Any chance Pagan could come in as a late-inning replacement in right? That'd be an insanely fast lineup.John Q Freejazz - June 7, 2007
I'd love to have E-Pat on the team.
Of course, I don't think I've ever kept this a secret. But it'd have to be the same deal as with Pie this time around: you get to play. Keep the pressure off them, let them excel. I think they could really jumpstart this team, ESPECIALLY if this pushes Theriot to be the regular at short.cwyers - June 7, 2007
Ok, what's the arguement against Fontenot?
Jerry Mumphrey - June 7, 2007
The arguement against Fontenot...
...is that he's scalding cold in June, putting up a line of .190/.261/.286 this month. I don't know if I like that arguement, but I'll conceed that it's something to think about.But, since our team is devoted to the idea that we need 12 pitchers, 6 outfielders, and two catchers, we have very few options if we need to make an infield substitution, so we need someone. If we're going to be devoted to Izturis getting playing time, Fontenot is the best choice -- hard to retard the development of a guy you've already written off.
cwyers - June 7, 2007
Probably won't be able to watch the game tonight
weather forecasting tornadoes all over up here tonight. Unless I can move the TV to the basement, hmm... now, THAT'S a thought!eamuscatuli1881 - June 7, 2007
if miller is wrigley north, ted is wrigley south
i was there for game five in 2003 - bought tickets on ticketmaster a few days before just a few rows up from the field - and found myself surrounded by good guys. they said it was cheaper to fly to ATL and stay overnight than it was to get tickets at wrigley. maybe it's apathy in atlanta, or just that blazing heat (expect upper 90's this weekend), but braves fans show no support for an organization that regularly puts quality teams on the field.carolinacubbie - June 7, 2007
Well it can get old you know...
winning your division every year for 13 years. Playoffs again? Yawn.I wonder what its like to feel like that. My very soul aches to know.
santoswoodenlegs - June 7, 2007
I have a good feeling too...
If we can avoid: giving up 20 hits, brawls (both planned and unplanned), and uselessly getting thrown out at third base...and I think they can...I hope...rrobinson - June 7, 2007
Isn't tonight's game 6:35 central?
sanantonecub - June 7, 2007
You are Correct Sir!
Imtrejo - June 7, 2007
You're right.
Heading to Atlanta, I was already on Eastern time. I fixed it.Al Yellon - June 7, 2007
The game is not on TBS?
DTJchris - June 7, 2007
Not today.
Tomorrow.Al Yellon - June 7, 2007
Damn!
ThanksDTJchris - June 7, 2007
Wow Al.
I hate you. Well I'm really just jealous. I wish I could go to Atlanta and watch the games.I hope you get out of the airport. It sounds pretty bad.
Go Richard!
sparkles721 - June 7, 2007
Schilling just lost...
a no-hitter after 8 2/3 innings. Ouch.Schwa - June 7, 2007
Lineups
CubsSoriano, LF
Pie, CF
Lee, 1B
Murton, RF
Barrett, C
DeRosa, 3B
Theriot, 2B
Izturis, SS
Hill, P
Braves
Johnson, 2B
Escobar, 3B
Renteria, SS
A. Jones, CF
Francoeuer, RF
Diaz, LF
McCann, C
Thorman, 1B
James, P
Bruce Miles - June 7, 2007
Can't say any of this suprises me.
Any idea if we'll hear more about A-Ram tonight, Bruce?cwyers - June 7, 2007
No surprises
I'm still hoping to see E-Pat get a chance soonvegascubsfan - June 7, 2007
Patella tendinitis
Case said to be "severe." He could pinch hit this weekend but they'd rather re-evaluate Monday. With bad weather in Chicago, it's doubtful he'd get here tonight. He'll arrive in Atlanta tomorrow.Bruce Miles - June 7, 2007
...eww.
Don't like the sounds of that at all. Nice if he can pinch-hit, but doesn't help the dearth of infield options any. If they don't want to put Ramirez on the DL, I'd say send down one of Murton/Pagan for an infielder until such time as either Aram goes on the DL (where they could call up anyone they want, regardless of the 15-day "churning" rule) or they get him healthy again.cwyers - June 7, 2007
I should add...
...thanks a lot for doing this, Bruce.cwyers - June 7, 2007
Doing my best Will Carroll...
...imitation, the tendon involved seems to be conected to the quadriceps. I can't exactly say that I'm suprised here.cwyers - June 7, 2007
This is usually a basketball injury
but it is related to players that have had previous quad injuries like Ramirez. If you watch Ramirez hit, he really torques his front leg, and I'll bet this contributes to his problem.Load him up with anti-inflamatory medication, give him the weekend off and see how he is. If they want to get aggressive, they could give him a cortisone shot or two as well. In general, I would bet Ramirez has to work a little harder to keep his legs in better shape.
MPH73 - June 7, 2007
What to watch, what to watch?
I'll have the Cubs game on mlb.tv but the TV will be tuned to ABC to watch Game 1 of the NBA Finals - Go Spurs Go!sanantonecub - June 7, 2007
Gee
You're a Spurs fan? From your user name, I never would have guessed.Jesse Guam - June 7, 2007
I know, it's kinda cryptic
lol :)sanantonecub - June 7, 2007
I hope
the Spurs win too.sue369 - June 7, 2007
Best news I have heard all day...
More Cowbell!!Great work AL!
JB 23 - June 7, 2007
I've got a fever!
and the only cure......is more cowbell!cubrandy - June 7, 2007
I put my pants on the same as everyone else...
...except when I have them on, I make gold records.vegascubsfan - June 7, 2007
now let me ask you
would you rather be the top scientist in your field or get mad cow?Chanman25 - June 7, 2007
Extra infielder
Lou just told Ron that his first backup infielder tonight is Koyie Hill, who can play a little 2B and 3B, then Soriano. Said he might need to get another infielder up in a day or two if Aramis's knee strain lingers.JohnM - June 7, 2007
And in desperation...
...I'm sure Jason Marquis would be available to play some infield.cwyers - June 7, 2007
Extra Infielder
I think I'd rather see Hendry put the Trammel Train on the Active Roster for tonight!cubrandy - June 7, 2007
re: Extra Infielder
Heck yeah! Fire up the Trammell Train!daver - June 7, 2007
I have a bad feeling I am getting hosed on MLB EI
tonight... Nashville will get blacked out since we are in the Braves area- but Sportsouth is not available on my cable. The Braves and Reds always get us.....LT - June 7, 2007
Just move Soriano to 2b and DeRosa to 3b
and start Murton in left. Even Murton's better than Izturis.CubFaninCA - June 7, 2007
Soriano hasn't taken infield practice
in a LONG time. And Murton's already in the lineup. Is Jones better than Izturis against a lefty? I don't know about that. I honestly don't. Especially if you factor in the difference between infield defense for Soriano RIGHT NOW and Izturis -- even if you take the least charitable assesement of Izturis as a defensive liability, which I'm coming around to.cwyers - June 7, 2007
And in the time it takes me...
...to deliver the ultimate insult to Jones (that he's not any more offensively useful than Izturis), Soriano and Pie collaborate to put us ahead at the top of the frame. I think Soriano is shutting up a LOT of his detractors right now, and Pie is definately a fixture.cwyers - June 7, 2007
Floyd in rf
or is he hurt again?CubFaninCA - June 7, 2007
I think Floyd is about...
...as good as he can be. But Murton is in RF against the lefty.daver - June 7, 2007
I think that was more in response to...
...my comparison of Jones and Izturis offensively, than questioning Murton. Even though I handled the response pretty much the other way.cwyers - June 7, 2007
I don't think there's...
...a point this season where Cliff Floyd has really been healthy, and his career platoon splits against lefties aren't exceptional. He's better than Jones, to be sure, and I think he's probably the best right field option on the team currently, but against a lefty I think Murton has to start.And I don't think putting Soriano at second is a good idea, as much as I'd like to see Cesar out of the lineup.
cwyers - June 7, 2007
Huh?
my lineup would be lee @ 1b, sori @2b, Theriot @ ss, Derosa @ 3b, murton in LF, Pie in CF and floyd in rf...CubFaninCA - June 7, 2007
And I responded...
...by saying that Soriano at second scares me. The last time Lou put him out there, he spent the inning praying that nobody would hit the ball to him. Literally. He said as much in the postgame. Leave him where he's comfortable and let him produce.cwyers - June 7, 2007
Exactamundo.
Soriano at second is only slightly less scary than Barrett at shortstop.daver - June 7, 2007
I'm generally willing...
...to trade offense for defense. I'd be more worried about untracking Soriano offensively.cwyers - June 7, 2007
I love Pie
lol! 1-0 quicklyChanman25 - June 7, 2007
You know it dude!
These two guys together are gonna help the Cubs win a lot of games in the coming years.Matt Allison - June 7, 2007
Nice Pie RBI
and against a left-hander too. Nice to see.Josh Timmers - June 7, 2007
wow what a great AB by Lee
he is sure patient!Chanman25 - June 7, 2007
Gameday
The 2006 version link above is to last night's game. ANybody know the correct link?Arbusto - June 7, 2007
Help!
Please! I hate the 2007 version.Arbusto - June 7, 2007
bULLSHIT!
Gameday had that well outsideJerry Mumphrey - June 7, 2007
I think Murton...
...got squeezed by the ump there. Either that or he's just trash that doesn't belong on a majore league roster. Take your pick.cwyers - June 7, 2007
I'd say a lil bit of both
n/tLilLPLancer23 - June 7, 2007
BlueMike, could you weigh in here?
I don't think you've addressed this topic before.daver - June 7, 2007
Oh god
How bad is Aramis? I turn on the tv and there talking about replacements???LilLPLancer23 - June 7, 2007
and gameday just called
that Barret's ball was right down the middle of the plateChanman25 - June 7, 2007
Looked above the waist...
So, y'know. He must not have gotten the notice about calling a "rulebook" K zone.Jerry Mumphrey - June 7, 2007
Barrett volunteered to play short if necessary!
Oh wow. Somebody help me up off the floor when I'm done laughing.Ok, now that that's over with... he's more offensively useful than Izturis, at least. And his batting line doesn't look nearly as bad at short...
cwyers - June 7, 2007
gotta love
the extra base hits that sori and pie produce at the top of the order...CubFaninCA - June 7, 2007
Nice start
for Hill.sue369 - June 7, 2007
Al, a quick note
The 2006 Gameday link went to yesterdays game.sanantonecub - June 7, 2007
FYI for everyone else
We're being treated to the "fancy" 2007 Gameday with pitch tracks.sanantonecub - June 7, 2007
10 Minutes ago
I posted this and everyone's ignoring me :(Arbusto - June 7, 2007
Sorry
I noticed your post of course right after I hit "post"sanantonecub - June 7, 2007
Blame
I don't blame you, I blame everyone else!Arbusto cry now.
Arbusto - June 7, 2007
I don't know
how to change it. Sorry. Try emailing Al.He might be checking his emails soon and can change it.sue369 - June 7, 2007
Wish fulfillment,
Old Gameday.I can't fathom why.
cwyers - June 7, 2007
Thanks!
It's much smoother and faster. Far less cluttered. It doesn't get stuck 2 batters behind.Arbusto - June 7, 2007
I had to turn on gameday
just for the pitch tracksvegascubsfan - June 7, 2007
Off
I clicked the little option to turn these off and they're still running.Arbusto - June 7, 2007
Izturis!!
He's getting hot!ronsanto10 - June 7, 2007
or lucky
sue369 - June 7, 2007
We're rockin'!
Good to see Alf crowd that plate too.Matt Allison - June 7, 2007
2-0 Cubbies
Keep Al in the friendly skies more often!sanantonecub - June 7, 2007
Uh oh...
...I hope we don't see "Home Run Hill" again.daver - June 7, 2007
And Andruw hits one out
2-1sanantonecub - June 7, 2007
Hill's at bat
He did strike out but took 6 pitches to do it.I see a better Cubs approach at the plate.
Scott G F - June 7, 2007
I can't believe...
...Franceour swung at that.daver - June 7, 2007
This game will be decided
by the pens. Yikes!Hill already at 30+ pitches
Scott G F - June 7, 2007
I will confess...
...that there's a voice in the back of my mind that looks at that and starts thinking whisfully of the idea of Gallagher as our long reliever.What? I get too attatched to the notion of Cubs prospects? Yeah, I hear that sometimes.
cwyers - June 7, 2007
I thought that
and I don't fall in love with them...much.Scott G F - June 7, 2007
Short Inning
Nearly. Hadn't used many pitches for the first two outs and then the walk. Why the walk?Arbusto - June 7, 2007
can someone please tell me why....
....Murton is hitting 4th?dkateeb - June 7, 2007
sympathy?
Scott G F - June 7, 2007
He needs a "pickmeup"...
...per Len and Bob.daver - June 7, 2007
Braves line up
I have never heard of any of these guys.Scott G F - June 7, 2007
don't start that crap
walking people is not good. Pitches looked close though.Scott G F - June 7, 2007
good job!
We'll see how Hill handles Jones next time.Scott G F - June 7, 2007
Guzman out at least two weeks
daver - June 7, 2007
Wow.
That looked like a gapper for sure. Good catch by Jones.NightPutting - June 7, 2007
C Izzy needs to step up
He's...not good.Scott G F - June 7, 2007
I wouldn't hold my breath...
as you said, he's not good.SouthernCub - June 7, 2007
He's not a "strong hitter."
daver - June 7, 2007
Tough inning
If hill gets through this one he's be rolling.Scott G F - June 7, 2007
Hill's breaking stuff...
...is looking better.daver - June 7, 2007
If only we had a guy like...
...Cesar Izturis with some range, we would've had that ball.Oh. Wait.
cwyers - June 7, 2007
I'm still waiting...
for Izturis to make a defensive play that warrants him ever seeing the playing field. Something tells me I'm going to be waiting a long long time (or at least until the offseason when he's let go).SouthernCub - June 7, 2007
re: I'm still waiting...
I've seen him make a couple somewhat spectactular plays but, then again, I've seen Ronnie Cedeno make a few somewhat spectacular plays, too.daver - June 7, 2007
dp
Here we goScott G F - June 7, 2007
NICE!!!!
daver - June 7, 2007
Is it just GameDay's pitch display
or is the umpire being really, really random?AlaskaFan - June 7, 2007
FWIW...
the radio guys sound as though he's missed a few calls. But again, take that for what it's worth.SouthernCub - June 7, 2007
re: Is it just GameDay's pitch display
I wouldn't put too much faith in Gameday's pitch display. A game or two ago, I saw it clearly showing that DLee had taken four balls and yet somehow he didn't have a walk.daver - June 7, 2007
Time to add some this inning.
Scott G F - June 7, 2007
Fonz and Felix
Lets see it.Scott G F - June 7, 2007
Can the Cubs stop...
...hitting the ball to centerfield, please?daver - June 7, 2007
wow, great inning
daver - June 7, 2007
Hill at 68 pitches
Not to bad.Scott G F - June 7, 2007
D Lee needs to get out of the funk
He's pressing for sure. I wonder if it's personal?Scott G F - June 7, 2007
Man
the Braves defense is good. Unbelievably good.ksreed - June 7, 2007
Mike Kincaide...
...just stole home in the I-Cubs game.cwyers - June 7, 2007
Sweet!
daver - June 7, 2007
C'mon Pie...
...make them pay.daver - June 7, 2007
Amen
Amen brother...Amen....(God I love Felix....seriously, I'm excited he's on our team...first time I've felt that way about a Cubs position player since....well, Jerome Walton, briefly.)
Chadnudj - June 7, 2007
Oh gahd...bad call
daver - June 7, 2007
I know I'm biased
but we sure seem to get a lot of those.ksreed - June 7, 2007
re: I know I'm biased
Yeah, I know what you mean. I was referring to strike two against Felix, which was shoulder high, but he was probably safe at first, too.daver - June 7, 2007
Felix
was clearly out at first if that's what you're referring to.Schwa - June 7, 2007
re: Felix
OK, fine. Strike two was still BS.daver - June 7, 2007
Again
their defense!!!ksreed - June 7, 2007
Murton
Can someone please tell me what he brings to this team? Why isn't Floyd getting more playing time? LHP or not, Murton's still awful defensively and an automatic out at the plate.NightPutting - June 7, 2007
With his speed...
...Floyd wouldn't have been anywhere near that ball.cwyers - June 7, 2007
True
But he can at least hit.NightPutting - June 7, 2007
Not against LHP he can't...
look at his 3-year splits versus LHP.It sucks, but Murton is definitely the best option of the Jones/Floyd/Murton platoon against LHP.
SouthernCub - June 7, 2007
re: Murton
Well, I don't think Floyd would have caught that ball either. And I wouldn't say Murton is an automatic out, though he's obviously in a pretty bad slump right now.daver - June 7, 2007
Floyd...
would not have come close to making that play. If Murton laid out instead of sliding he could have made that play. I guess that's what we get with a mediocre left fielder in right field.Schwa - June 7, 2007
Floyd...
is actually worse versus LHP than Murton has been this year (which is the worst Murton has been). He just doesn't hit LHP at all. And defensively he's no better than Murton. Don't think for a second Floyd is anywhere near that ball.SouthernCub - June 7, 2007
Rich...
has dropped down a lot more than he usually does tonight. I wonder why. And it's great hearing Braves' announcers salivate over his performance. Rock on Mr. Hill.Schwa - June 7, 2007
And while everybody bitches...
Murton goes 1-3 with a walk. In case you're scoring at home, that's not a bad night.cwyers - June 7, 2007
Perhaps
I was a bit harsh, but there's no doubting he's in a slump. I'm not really down on Murton (.263) as much as I'm big on Floyd (.309). Also, putting big red in the cleanup spot as some kind of "confidence boost" boggles the mind.NightPutting - June 7, 2007
It comes down to the platoon split.
Floyd is worse that Murton against lefties, and has been his whole career.And I prefer both of them to Jones by a mile.
cwyers - June 7, 2007
Now
there's something we can all agree with.NightPutting - June 7, 2007
Exactly
it's not like Floyd is going to suddenly figure out how to hit LHP at this point in his career. He's an ideal platoon player. Murton isn't great, but he hits LHP better than either Floyd or Jones.SouthernCub - June 7, 2007
what's his numbers again?
Neifi had a hit and a walk in a game too...LT - June 7, 2007
Neifi got more playing time than Murton
daver - June 7, 2007
Murton really has no spot on this team
With Soriano signed for years and big bucks he is obsolete. He does not have the arm for RF...Floyd and Pagan should be handling RF most of the time unless they trade for something better.LT - June 7, 2007
Murton's had a single and a walk tonight.
Not great, but not an automatic out.daver - June 7, 2007
Michael Barrett on the other hand...
daver - June 7, 2007
Seriously,
how does anyone beat this fucking team with this defense.ksreed - June 7, 2007
Ughh.
Barrett has completely lost his bat. While gamecast had the called strike three inside by a fair amount, you gotta protect.And as I'm typing this, another hard hit ball to the outfield but within grasp of their D. Rich never gets good run support.
Schwa - June 7, 2007
Barrett is captain double play....
a 2007 version of Joe GirardiJB 23 - June 7, 2007
Hill
a phenomenal pitching outing tonight. Do you think he will be pitching Sunday against the Padres (June 17th)?Chanman25 - June 7, 2007
Hill brilliant
n/tJB 23 - June 7, 2007
What a performance by Hill
Give it up for Filthy Rich!daver - June 7, 2007
108 pitches through 8 IP...
I say we bring in Dempster, but there's no doubting Hill wants the CG.NightPutting - June 7, 2007
Or not.
Forgot he was due up here in the 9th. Big, big, big save opportunity for Dempster if we don't tack it on big time in the top half.NightPutting - June 7, 2007
Keep Hill In
It looks like he's just playing catch out there.NO100 - June 7, 2007
Idunno...
I'm not excited about Hill facing Jones again, especially at about 115+ pitches.SouthernCub - June 7, 2007
Time for the CG....
dont tempt fate by going to the bullpen!JB 23 - June 7, 2007
Demp is warming up...
...looks like Hill is done.daver - June 7, 2007
hmmmm....not sure I like that
n/tJB 23 - June 7, 2007
You want Floyd?
You got him. (Pinch hitting.)daver - June 7, 2007
And in a perfect spot...
versus a hard-throwing RHP.SouthernCub - June 7, 2007
hill had an AB
the 9th is hisChanman25 - June 7, 2007
wait
nvmChanman25 - June 7, 2007
LOL
I trust you're not watching the game, chanman.daver - June 7, 2007
haha
gotta love gamedayChanman25 - June 7, 2007
As much as you want Rich...
to finish it, you have to have faith in your closer. Dempster needs to be able to come in in situations like this and finish them off. If he's not capable of that, this team doesn't have a chance. As much as it pains me to say it, I agree with this move.Knock on wood, and let's go Demps.
Schwa - June 7, 2007
Exactly...
Hill is at 108 pitches. You don't send a guy out with that kind of pitch count to face the 2, 3, and 4 hitters.This is Dempster's job.
SouthernCub - June 7, 2007
Fasten those seatbelts...
Matt Allison - June 7, 2007
Here we go
Grab your jockstraps (real and figurative).daver - June 7, 2007
Okay
This is Dempster's chance to polish off a great pitching performance. Throw some strikes and keep the bases empty!NightPutting - June 7, 2007
Make quick work Demp
Time to earn it!!!!!Scott G F - June 7, 2007
2 outs to go
and I'm nervous!Chanman25 - June 7, 2007
Why bring in Dempster here?
Did Hill say he was done?ksreed - June 7, 2007
Do you want him...
facing Jones at about 115 or so pitches?You don't leave a starter in at this point with the big bopper coming up.
SouthernCub - June 7, 2007
Because he is the closer?
I am guessing you posted this so you can say I told you so if he blows it. But Hill has throw too many pitches and he has been thru the lineup multiple times...LT - June 7, 2007
Don't be
I believe.Scott G F - June 7, 2007
Demp is the right move.
This is his job.One more...
daver - June 7, 2007
1 more out to go!
get it done!! lock up a 1 run game!Chanman25 - June 7, 2007
Walk jones?
Scott G F - June 7, 2007
No...
don't bring the winning run to the plate.SouthernCub - June 7, 2007
I love being wrong!
Way to go Hill and Demp!!JB 23 - June 7, 2007
YEAH!!!
CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!daver - June 7, 2007
Cubs win!!
2-1, a rare one run win!! way to go Hill, Demp, and Pie!Chanman25 - June 7, 2007
YEAH!!
CUBS WIN!That was one maddening 1-2-3 inning.
NightPutting - June 7, 2007
I lost power...
...in the middle of it.Nice to get the W, though.
cwyers - June 7, 2007
Exactly.
Good move Lou. Great game Rich. Well done Demps. Time to celebrate.Schwa - June 7, 2007
Slap me on the butt and call me Betty!
Demp with a 1-2-3 save.This was an awesome win!
lancaster99 - June 7, 2007
Game
a one run win.Chalk it up guy's good win all the way around.
Scott G F - June 7, 2007
Thats a great team effort
Go Cubs!LT - June 7, 2007
Another nice
win for the Cubs.sue369 - June 7, 2007
Wins like that...
...are harder to sit through. But, man, do they feel good. One-run victory. Sweet.daver - June 7, 2007
Suddenly...
the Cubs have won four of fives against some good teams.DTJchris - June 7, 2007
a much needed win
and now they better go out and win tomorrow and atleast another one in this seriesChanman25 - June 7, 2007
And
the Reds are beating the Cards 4-0.Matt Allison - June 7, 2007
Holy Shit
A 1 Run WinLaven - June 7, 2007
Where would the Cubs be without Rich Hill
What a pick-me-upper he's been.CubFaninNY - June 7, 2007
This isnt the first time I've said it but
in my fantasy league, i got him in a trade for Scott Podsednik (DL all year) and Derek Lowe, who is now a FA in my league, lol, can you say Good Scouting? (And a little bit of luck, lol)LilLPLancer23 - June 7, 2007
For some damn reason ...
I was mired in a Rangers' blackout. Nice to see the Cubbies won! Yay!Littlerock Rynofan - June 7, 2007
South Sliders give up GS
to a-roo.What a pitching staff. I mean, "What a pitching staff!"
Fans are out on the field - shocked.
scottsdalecubs - June 7, 2007
and they give up another run...
Look at all the debris on the field!!! Crappy grounds crew on the southside, lol...LilLPLancer23 - June 7, 2007
and 1 more
on E6! more debris on feild... Yanks have batted around... mostly with 2 outsLilLPLancer23 - June 7, 2007
It was 4-3, now the sox are losing 10-3!
Maelky Cabrera makes 1st and last out of inning, lol, thats gotta suckLilLPLancer23 - June 7, 2007
haha
LilLPLancer23 - June 7, 2007
Terrific Win for
Rich Hill - had he had run support, he'd have a couple more w's.And, Andreuw Jones! The CF vacuum cleaner tonight!
Let's hope JJones rides the pines for a while.
TheEman - June 7, 2007
Sox give up 7 w/ 2 out.
in the 9th. ouch.It's never over till it's over...
Matt Allison - June 7, 2007
whoops 6 rather.
Matt Allison - June 7, 2007
HEY YOU< MATT ALLSION!!!
MATT ALLISON, get rid of my sig., I've had it since he was called up the first time....Please....
LilLPLancer23 - June 7, 2007
There you go Bro!
Matt Allison - June 7, 2007
HAHA,
Thats still my boy, but I like it, lol. thanksLilLPLancer23 - June 7, 2007
Yes, I know this is a Cubs Blog
But just wanted to mention one more time...Go Spurs Go!
Three more wins ~ Four Trophies in the Case
sanantonecub - June 7, 2007
Boo Spurs...
Actually Boo these Finals overallDTJchris - June 7, 2007
Hard to cheer...
for a bunch of cheap-shot artists (Bowen and Horry) and a flopper (Ginobili), in my opinion.SouthernCub - June 8, 2007
Spurs
I don't have any problems with the Spurs, I just have a hard time with the idea of calling them a dynasty like the media is starting to.mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - June 8, 2007
as you can see
I truly believe in this since I got excited and accidentally double posted.mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - June 8, 2007
Spurs
I don't have any problems with the Spurs, I just have a hard time with the idea of calling them a dynasty like the media is starting to.mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - June 8, 2007
How 'bout Hill?
It's nice to see the kid pitch like a killer on a road trip tonight. 11 K's.Tonight's outing makes any (shield your eyes) Zambrano playoff-marker deal all the more plausible. And I am a Zambrano fan.
In my humble opinion, trade Zambrano for Maine and Sosa.
Deal Jones for Shields (LAA) for middle relief help.
Keep playing Pie.
Soriano is a leadoff hitter for now (strangely). His leadoff position yields somewhere near .315 - .320, and his 2-5 slot shows a struggling .220-260. The guy can rake in the leadoff spot to date. When can he fit comfortably in the 5 spot?
scottsdalecubs - June 7, 2007
There's No Way.....
...the Angels are trading Shileds for Jacque Jones. Zip. None. The only way they part with Shields is if the Cubs offered up Ramirez. Seriously.BeerCub - June 8, 2007
Or - check that - what's wrong with
Soriano 1Theriot 2
Pie 3
D. Lee 4
Aramis 5
Pagan 6
Barret 7
Izturis 8
scottsdalecubs - June 7, 2007
Um, no.
Lee's power output this year -- can't clean up right now. A-Ram has to bat 4th. Pie is either 2nd, or 7th. His speed -- need him near the top -- he's not taking walks yet, but he's getting on base. A bit more patience, and he's a good #2. Lee must be in the 3-hole.Way too much Theriot love here. 6th, or 7th.
San Diego Smooth Jazz Man - June 7, 2007
I don't know
Theriot has an OBP of .337 with 8 stolen bases and 28 runs scored. He's got 19 RBIs, too. He's got a better OBP than Pie (.286).He's tied with Soriano for stolen bases. That strikes me as a good 1-2 punch.
Derosa's got a better OBP (.346) but no stolen bases.
The top of the lineup has to get on base and do something with that.
I'm not attached to the idea completely, but it's just my little look at the stats.
phat
phatass - June 8, 2007
I understans SD jazzman's point
Yet I think all hell has broken loose with this lineup. Lee can ba the .460 contact hitter all he wants. He is top-3 hitter in baseball (no shit).Ramirez gets back, and Theriot to short.
Sean Gallager is coming this week. We have a derth of pitching now. F the Cardinals
scottsdalecubs - June 8, 2007
Gotta
leave Pie where he is at 2. Everyone's been hollering about chemistry, and we finally have a quality example of it with these two doing a Frick and Frack dealio. Build on it from there.Matt Allison - June 8, 2007
Yay!
The cowbell returneth!Who are these men in blue by the way?
Methinks it looks like a baseball team!
jdoolsiu - June 8, 2007
Draft
What MLB teams have most drafted players currently playing in the league?drodd - June 8, 2007
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