vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Well, at least Juan Pierre robbed Bonds. He might hit like a girl and throw like a girl, but he robbed it. Small victories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Indeed. You just wonder how much longer this can go on without it being addressed. Every team slumps throughout the season, but this current one is primarily due to issues that are bigger than just a bump in the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Is it time for the annual "Fire Dusty" campaign? If all the DL guys come back I think the Cubs'll be fine. I don't think they'll finish in the top 3 in the division, but I think they'll be fine. But seriously, what does Dusty Baker see in Neifi Perez and Jerry Hairston Jr.? Those guys are not starters. Hell, they're barely defensive replacements. The Cubs seem to be in this weird phase between rebuilding and trying to contend, like they call up these kids from the minors and don't even let em play hardly. Wuzzupwitdat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Dusty isn't fond of the kids. That's the main problem. The kids get called up, but really don't get a chance to show what they can do. That isn't to say Dusty's depriving us of the next superstar everytime a kid comes up and sits, but even when a youngster proves himself to be a commodity, Dusty will find a way to work in a vet over him. Just look at the leftfield disaster from last season. Even now, Matt Murton's showing to be the Cubs' best pure hitter. Where's he batting? Sixth or seventh. He seems like a perfect fit for the two-spot, since he typically works the count and gets on base. Ronnie's okay, but his OBP is close to his batting average. Were it not for his hot start, we'd have (again) two poor candidates for the one-two spots of the batting order. But they're fast and the misconception is if they're fast, they should be at the top of the order. I guess to Dusty's credit, Neifi is really a bench guy this year, as opposed to last season, when he was finding his way into the lineup even when unnecessary. It's Hendry's fixation on him that's confusing. He is the one who signed him to a multi-year deal, while shopping Walker, after all. For now, those two are in there at second because of Lee's injury. I'm surprised we haven't seen more Mabry at first and Walker at second, but that's the way it's played out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Felonies! Report post Posted May 10, 2006 I don't think they'll finish in the top 3 in the division, but I think they'll be fine. FOURTH PLACE ISN'T FINE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 The Big Boss is unhappy with A-Rod. They should just trade him if they hate him so damn much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Tell me again why teams pitch to Pujols? The guy is automatic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Cole Hamels has been promoted and will make his debut on Friday in Cincy. I know he is incredible when it comes to preventing HRs (2 in just under 200 IP), but that could be a bit of baptism by fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 I don't think they'll finish in the top 3 in the division, but I think they'll be fine. FOURTH PLACE ISN'T FINE. Hey now...I never said fourth place. But at least they'll always be ahead of the Pirates... C ompletely U seless B y S eptember (Spring?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tominator89 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Looks like Cole Hamels will make his debut on Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 And Friday's game has now become must watch. I'm openly excited about the potential of a Hamels/Myers 1, 2 punch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Did anyone see that catch a Japanese player (didn't catch his name) made that robbed a HR? He climbed on top of the wall, leaned over and caught it. Amazing play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Scott Kazmir's quietly 5-2. 7 innings today, 3 hits, 1 walk, 9 K's. The walking is what he needs to get under control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Beltran gets on and then scores on an error. 2-0 Mets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 There was a popular opinion among statheads that Joe Blanton's strong rookie year was a fluke. Well he's doing a great job of proving them right. Six runs given up in the 1st to the Jays tonight and his ERA is now just a hair under 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Yeesh. Howard's arguably cost the Phillies four runs on two errors thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Nine game win streaks fall hard I guess. Nice to see Carlos Ruiz get some playing time. Chris Booker was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals. ESPN.com's poll asks if you would like to see Bonds sign with your favorite team as a DH. Hell no, because what the hell would we do with a DH? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted May 10, 2006 I'd like the Yanks to get Bonds, because then A-Rod wouldn't be most hated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 I hope you'll all forgive me for not sticking with this game until the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 There was a popular opinion among statheads that Joe Blanton's strong rookie year was a fluke. Well he's doing a great job of proving them right. Six runs given up in the 1st to the Jays tonight and his ERA is now just a hair under 7. You guys are still going to win the game if it keeps going like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Well hey maybe Chacin's good rookie year was a fluke as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Blanton had a horrible start last year as well, didn't he? Give him a bit of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 The Os suck again. ..they should just release Rodrigo Lopez and Bruce Chen and bring up Hayden Penn and Adam Loewen and let them suck while getting some more experience.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NYankees Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Yankees are treating Schilling like their personal bitch tonight. Giambi, Arod and Jorge have all hit homeruns off of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 I'm happy Glavine got # 280 with relative ease tonight. If only we hadn't wasted that opportunity last night. Well, hopefully Trachsel gets us a victory tomorrow since the two games after that will likely be losses/bullpen killers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 The rumor right now is Jeff Conine for Will Ohman. Ohman's been crap, so it wouldn't be terrible, but I don't think Conine's going to really do much for the Cubs' offense. Speaking of their offense, they actually score in the first inning for the first time in what seems like ages. Cedeno's leading off tonight and singled and stole a base. Pierre bunted him over to third, which I thought was a bit silly, since a single would probably score him anyway. Oh well, play for one run and that's what you get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Bout time for that offense. With better defensive, you imagine the Cubs would have only had the runs Ramirez drove in, but I'll gladly take it. Astros are getting blown out again, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 I'm getting worried by the lack of Sox-Yankees talk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Yeesh, nuts to this...I'm going to House of Pies~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Nomar is tearing the cover off the ball right now. Brett Tomko's not this good. No way. He's going to hit a wall soon. I like Andre Ethier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
