4-7-06 Cubs/Hated Birds, Maddux/Suppan 1:20 WGN

[EricG]

so, when does Jacque get his first hit??

 

 

....Pagan's already had TWO. I'm just saying....

they'd be better off putting Z in RF when he doesn't pitch

[XZero771679666304]

why does everyone get so excited for a squeeze?

 

Because it tells us that Dusty has at least some brain activity.

 

the squeeze is little more than a show off move for the manager. it's unnecessarily risky.

 

Not with a great bunter like Pierre hitting. It's not very risky at all. .

 

you do realize that he ended up getting a hit, right? wouldn't you take that over a run scoring sac bunt or a rally killing caught stealing?

 

You realize that nearly all of the outs Pierre makes are pop ups and weak grounders right? Neither give a great chance for a runner at third to score. Yes, he got a hit, but it was more likely that he doesn't get the runner hom if he swings away. The squeeze was a good move.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Eckstein just threw a 15 mph throw to first base with the wind at his back.

[cubweiser03]

Another DP. UGH

[Fred Hornkohl]

BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH INNING

 

Ramirez singled to left field

Jones struck out (called)

Barrett grounded into a DP, 4-6-3, Ramirez out at second

 

0 runs, 1 hits, 0 errors, 1 men left on base

 

              1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9    R H E
St Louis      0 0 0 0 0            0 2 1 
CUBS          1 1 2 1 0            5 8 0 

 

Home runs: CUBS: Lee (2)

[Andy]

It's a good thing the offense is hitting the ball so well outside all these DP's. What are the odds that we have 3 of them and none of them came off Neifi's bat?

[Coach C]

Jeez, another GIDP.

 

Since Suppan is going to be up in the next inning, will the Cards keep him in, or make a switch?

[srbin84]

why does everyone get so excited for a squeeze?

 

Because it tells us that Dusty has at least some brain activity.

 

the squeeze is little more than a show off move for the manager. it's unnecessarily risky.

 

Not with a great bunter like Pierre hitting. It's not very risky at all. .

 

you do realize that he ended up getting a hit, right? wouldn't you take that over a run scoring sac bunt or a rally killing caught stealing?

 

Did I say I wanted him to do a squeeze? I just argued against you, that it's not much of a risk when you have one of the best bunters at the plate.

 

There were about 30% odds of Pierre getting a hit.

[RyCubsFan]

so, when does Jacque get his first hit??

 

Another stinky AB - 3 pitches, 3 swinging Ks with 2 whiffs.

 

When do we start a Pagan BandWGN?

 

I'll drive! :-)

 

 

Hey, I want to drive! Take turns?

 

Or if you insist on driving, I'll drink!

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

you do realize that he ended up getting a hit, right? wouldn't you take that over a run scoring sac bunt or a rally killing caught stealing?

 

I gotta disagree with you here. A lot of Juan Pierre's AVG and OBP is generated from infield/bunt hits. The chance to score the runner and be safe at 1st is pretty good, IMO.

 

Couldn't have said it better, BBB.

[gflore34]

What's the longest a batter has gone hitless to start the season? 100 AB, 200 AB? I think Jones has an excellent chance to go 0 for April and May.

[abuck1220]

why does everyone get so excited for a squeeze?

 

Because it tells us that Dusty has at least some brain activity.

 

the squeeze is little more than a show off move for the manager. it's unnecessarily risky.

 

Not with a great bunter like Pierre hitting. It's not very risky at all. .

 

you do realize that he ended up getting a hit, right? wouldn't you take that over a run scoring sac bunt or a rally killing caught stealing?

 

You realize that nearly all of the outs Pierre makes are pop ups and weak grounders right? Neither give a great chance for a runner at third to score. Yes, he got a hit, but it was more likely that he doesn't get the runner hom if he swings away. The squeeze was a good move.

 

if i had to do it with anybody, it'd be pierre. but i wouldn't do it.

[Jon]

Jackie Robinson honored in a beer commercial. Now his legacy will live on.

[rawaction]

5 innings, 5 double plays.

[cubweiser03]

Eckstein just threw a 15 mph throw to first base with the wind at his back.

 

Eckstein throws like a Little leageur, its pathetic. really it is. He gets the job done but its so sorrry.

[illiniguy]

why does everyone get so excited for a squeeze?

 

Because it tells us that Dusty has at least some brain activity.

 

the squeeze is little more than a show off move for the manager. it's unnecessarily risky.

 

Not with a great bunter like Pierre hitting. It's not very risky at all. .

 

you do realize that he ended up getting a hit, right? wouldn't you take that over a run scoring sac bunt or a rally killing caught stealing?

 

Did I say I wanted him to do a squeeze? I just argued against you, that it's not much of a risk when you have one of the best bunters at the plate.

 

There were about 30% odds of Pierre getting a hit.

Probably a little higher than that since the infield was drawn in.

[RyCubsFan]

What's the longest a batter has gone hitless to start the season? 100 AB, 200 AB? I think Jones has an excellent chance to go 0 for April and May.

 

I love how he was intentionally walked earlier in the game.... :lol:

[stitchface]

Cedeno hitting .556. anyone want to talk about ST numbers and their value?

[Andy]

Jackie Robinson honored in a beer commercial. Now his legacy will live on.

It's not like MLB retired his number major leagues-wide or anything, so I'm glad he got some more recognition. :wink:

[A New Era]

why does everyone get so excited for a squeeze?

 

Because it tells us that Dusty has at least some brain activity.

 

the squeeze is little more than a show off move for the manager. it's unnecessarily risky.

 

Not with a great bunter like Pierre hitting. It's not very risky at all. .

 

you do realize that he ended up getting a hit, right? wouldn't you take that over a run scoring sac bunt or a rally killing caught stealing?

 

Did I say I wanted him to do a squeeze? I just argued against you, that it's not much of a risk when you have one of the best bunters at the plate.

 

And he just explained exactly why it is a risk.

 

Where did I say it is not a risk? I said it's not very risky. I didn't say it's not risky. With the Combo we had. Speedy Cedeno at 3rd, and Pierre at bat. That's exactly when I want to see a squeeze. Why are we even argueing about this, he got the hit anyway?

[sethuel1]

Jackie Robinson honored in a beer commercial. Now his legacy will live on.

haha

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Cedeno hitting .556. anyone want to talk about ST numbers and their value?

 

Ramirez only at .273 too(.220's prior to today).

[Derwood]

Baseball politics says that you don't bench the $15 million player for the league minimum player no matter how bad the overpaid player sucks

[Coach C]

Looks like Suppan might be done, since Brandon Looper is warming up in the pen.

 

Wonder who will be the PH.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Miles grounded out to short, 6-3