Opening Day 4-3 Cubs (Zambrano) v. Reds (Harang) 1:10 CT WGN

[sweetpeteman]

Adam Dunn is awesome. Only he can have two hits, a home run, and two rbi in a game, and still make it look bad.

 

Probably because his mistakes can be connected to 6 runs given up.

[bhogg]

Jones hit the ball hard a couple of times.

 

The ball that went over his head was gonna be a double regardless.

 

 

However, if Murton keeps mashing like he did today, JJ will have to move down to the 7 spot.

[Omar]

Boy, what a game! What a thread too... 1700 posts.

[erik316wttn]

So did Rollins get a hit?

[Flames24Rulz]

So did Rollins get a hit?

 

yeah, double in the 8th.

[erik316wttn]

So did Rollins get a hit?

 

yeah, double in the 8th.

 

I know. I was carrying on the dead joke.

[Flames24Rulz]

So did Rollins get a hit?

 

yeah, double in the 8th.

 

I know. I was carrying on the dead joke.

 

i was going to say something, but figured i shouldn't :wink:

[Derwood]

Not to pee on the parade, but isn't this how the Cubs started last season?

[erik316wttn]

Not to pee on the parade, but isn't this how the Cubs started last season?

 

And the one before.

[Jon]

In case anyone wants it: http://www.jonmdavis.net/cubs/april32006.mp3

[baseball7897]

One thing that caught my eye was the fact the Cubs drew 7 walks. Must be a record or something under Baker.

[BCVM22]

In case anyone wants it: http://www.jonmdavis.net/cubs/april32006.mp3

 

Was there a new pregame opener today, or are they still using the 2005 season/2006 Cactus League opener?

[Jon]

In case anyone wants it: http://www.jonmdavis.net/cubs/april32006.mp3

 

Was there a new pregame opener today, or are they still using the 2005 season/2006 Cactus League opener?

I believe it was the same. The last time they changed it, though, came a week or two into the season.

[Fred Hornkohl]

One thing that caught my eye was the fact the Cubs drew 7 walks. Must be a record or something under Baker.

 

Lasy year, the CUBS drew 7 walks in a game three different times, and on Sun 10 July, in a 9-2 victory of the Marlins just before the All Star break, they took 9 walks in one game.

[Omar]

Many things happened today... I can see a new chapter in Michael Moore's rants.

[Mark Priors Calves]

Its great to have baseball back again. I'm very pleased to get a win today. Hopefully Matt Murton blossoms into a solid contributor on this team for years to come.

[Jehrico]

Does anyone know if the guy that had the hitting streak from last year kept it going today?

[erik316wttn]

Does anyone know if the guy that had the hitting streak from last year kept it going today?

 

I don't know. Nobody said anything.

[otis89]

Does anyone know if the guy that had the hitting streak from last year kept it going today?

 

I don't know. Nobody said anything.

 

Yes, Jimmy Rollins extended his hit streak to 37 games with a double against the Cards.

[A New Era]

Its great to have baseball back again. I'm very pleased to get a win today. Hopefully Matt Murton blossoms into a solid contributor on this team for years to come.

 

I predict by the end of the year we will be looking at Murton, Lee, and Ramirez as solid big boppers. .

[erik316wttn]

Its great to have baseball back again. I'm very pleased to get a win today. Hopefully Matt Murton blossoms into a solid contributor on this team for years to come.

 

I predict by the end of the year we will be looking at Murton, Lee, and Ramirez as solid big boppers. .

 

25 homers for Murton is not out of the question, IMO.

[badger1679666666]

Its great to have baseball back again. I'm very pleased to get a win today. Hopefully Matt Murton blossoms into a solid contributor on this team for years to come.

 

I predict by the end of the year we will be looking at Murton, Lee, and Ramirez as solid big boppers. .

 

25 homers for Murton is not out of the question, IMO.

 

He's on pace for 162 HR and 486 RBI.

 

8)

[UBlink]

Its great to have baseball back again. I'm very pleased to get a win today. Hopefully Matt Murton blossoms into a solid contributor on this team for years to come.

 

I predict by the end of the year we will be looking at Murton, Lee, and Ramirez as solid big boppers. .

 

25 homers for Murton is not out of the question, IMO.

 

He's on pace for 162 HR and 486 RBI.

 

8)

 

But after the book gets out on him he'll more likely end up with 161 IBB's.

[Wilson A2000]

Its great to have baseball back again. I'm very pleased to get a win today. Hopefully Matt Murton blossoms into a solid contributor on this team for years to come.

 

I predict by the end of the year we will be looking at Murton, Lee, and Ramirez as solid big boppers. .

 

25 homers for Murton is not out of the question, IMO.

 

I can't believe that Murton's homer went out. I thought he was jammed and was just going to hit a blooper or a flyout. Maybe the wind helped, maybe Murton is pretty strong, but that was a great homer. Keep it up Matt!

[Careless]

Jimmy Rollins has doubled to right field in the eighth inning to extend his hitting streak to 37 games.

37? in a row?