4/11, Cubs/Reds, Cy Rusch/Arroyo, CSN 1:20

[ChiCubsFan]

Yes, Rusch didn't pitch well, and probably shouldnt be in the rotation, but 4 run in 5 innings isn't as bad as it could have been. It was also better than Marshall's 4 runs in 4.3 innings. Not saying that to put down Marshall or anything, because I think he actually pitched well, just saying it could have been a lot worse and we still got a chance to come back in this one. Rusch should be out of the roation though.

 

I don't take any solace in that it could have been worse.

 

And I dont blame you. Off with his head! (Rusch that is, obviously)

 

I just like to search for the silver lining.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Cedeno popped out to shallow right field

[erik316wttn]

Cedeno pops out.

 

Looks like Bynum is pinch-hitting.

[rawaction]

Cedeno drops to .500 on the season. With Freel's 0-2, he still leads the NL in hitting, though.

[srbin84]

Yes, Rusch didn't pitch well, and probably shouldnt be in the rotation, but 4 run in 5 innings isn't as bad as it could have been. It was also better than Marshall's 4 runs in 4.3 innings. Not saying that to put down Marshall or anything, because I think he actually pitched well, just saying it could have been a lot worse and we still got a chance to come back in this one. Rusch should be out of the roation though.

 

I don't take any solace in that it could have been worse.

 

And I dont blame you. Off with his head! (Rusch that is, obviously)

 

I just like to search for the silver lining.

 

I think the silver lining is that he has proven himself to be a pretty good BP pitcher.

[Jehrico]

Big at bat coming up...because a PH is in, and it means [expletive] is done for.

[ToupeeOnFire]

Yes, Rusch didn't pitch well, and probably shouldnt be in the rotation, but 4 run in 5 innings isn't as bad as it could have been. It was also better than Marshall's 4 runs in 4.3 innings. Not saying that to put down Marshall or anything, because I think he actually pitched well, just saying it could have been a lot worse and we still got a chance to come back in this one. Rusch should be out of the roation though.

 

I don't take any solace in that it could have been worse.

Actually, if you told me beforehand that Rusch would pitch 5 IP and allow 4 runs on a day in which the wind was blowing out, I would of liked our chances.

[ChiCubsFan]

Yes, Rusch didn't pitch well, and probably shouldnt be in the rotation, but 4 run in 5 innings isn't as bad as it could have been. It was also better than Marshall's 4 runs in 4.3 innings. Not saying that to put down Marshall or anything, because I think he actually pitched well, just saying it could have been a lot worse and we still got a chance to come back in this one. Rusch should be out of the roation though.

 

That was Marshall's first MLB game though! Not exactly the stick we should measure Rusch up against.

 

I wasn't trying to compare them, I was just saying that as bad as Rusch pitched, his line still comes out better than Marshall's, who actually pitched pretty well. Rusch is a bum and should not have been resigned ever or in our rotation, but because of the way he was pitching, we very well could be out of this game. Instead we're only down 4. Hopefully we can chip away at it this inning.

[Banedon]

Baker just saved Glendon from having to walk back to the dugout alone drenched in boos.

[MPrior]

Yes, Rusch didn't pitch well, and probably shouldnt be in the rotation, but 4 run in 5 innings isn't as bad as it could have been. It was also better than Marshall's 4 runs in 4.3 innings. Not saying that to put down Marshall or anything, because I think he actually pitched well, just saying it could have been a lot worse and we still got a chance to come back in this one. Rusch should be out of the roation though.

 

I don't take any solace in that it could have been worse.

 

And I dont blame you. Off with his head! (Rusch that is, obviously)

 

I just like to search for the silver lining.

 

I think the silver lining is that he has proven himself to be a pretty good BP pitcher.

 

Um. This isn't true.

[TruffleShuffle]

WOW! a HR free inning! Thats at least one more inning of Rusch for us then!

 

Yep, time to get Adam Dunn his third straight HR.

 

You know, I probably wouldn't have taken Dunn in the NSBB Home Run Derby if he didn't play the Cubs 19 times this year.

[erik316wttn]

Bynum K's

[Flames24Rulz]

Bynum strikes out.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Bynum, pinch hittingh for Rusch, struck out swinging

[srbin84]

Man, that Bynum K was ugly.

[Outshined_One]

Um. This isn't true.

 

BP = Batting Practice

[rocket]

groundout plz pierre

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

bynum hasn't been too impressive so far.

[ChiCubsFan]

Yes, Rusch didn't pitch well, and probably shouldnt be in the rotation, but 4 run in 5 innings isn't as bad as it could have been. It was also better than Marshall's 4 runs in 4.3 innings. Not saying that to put down Marshall or anything, because I think he actually pitched well, just saying it could have been a lot worse and we still got a chance to come back in this one. Rusch should be out of the roation though.

 

I don't take any solace in that it could have been worse.

 

And I dont blame you. Off with his head! (Rusch that is, obviously)

 

I just like to search for the silver lining.

 

I think the silver lining is that he has proven himself to be a pretty good BP pitcher.

 

Haha, yeah, give up homers in BP to raise the confidence of our hitters. I like the idea.

[Derwood]

Someone tell Pierre that bunting with 2 outs isn't a surprise to the opposing team when you try it EVERY TIME

[Wilson A2000]

Why is Bynum on this team? Did he have a good spring? I liked that big righty that hit well in ST.

[MPrior]

Um. This isn't true.

 

BP = Batting Practice

 

Ah. Then it's definitely true. My apologies.

[YearofDaCubs]

Man, that Bynum K was ugly.

It was a nasty pitch by Arroyo.

[Chocolate Milk]

bynum hasn't been too impressive so far.

 

I agree. His at bats haven't been good.

[ToupeeOnFire]

Freddie Bynum = the new Jose Macias.