4/13 Cubs (Zambrano) v.s. Reds (Milton) 1:20 WGNTV and Radio

[UMFan83]

Wonder if Ron can tell Dusty his lineup "sounds like a winner" with a straight face today...

 

Then again, with Z pitching, any lineup has a shot at being a winner. As Brenley likes to remind us ad nauseum "if you pitch a shutout and hit a home run, you can't lose"

[Andy]

Speaking of Rusch, the Trib seemed to think Dusty is going to let him make his scheduled start on Sunday:

 

Cubs manager Dusty Baker had a heart-to-heart meeting with pitcher Glendon Rusch before Wednesday's game. Baker again backed Rusch -- who has both Cubs losses and an 8.00 ERA after giving up four home runs to the Reds on Tuesday -- just as he had the day before. So Rusch's spot in the rotation appears safe, at least for his next start Sunday in Pittsburgh.

 

That means Marshall, Williams and Rusch are our starters this weekend.

 

Umm...let's get some runs!

[Blueheart05]

1. R. Freel, CF J. Pierre, CF

2. F. Lopez, SS J. Hairston Jr., 2B

3. A. Dunn, LF D. Lee, 1B

4. R. Aurilia, 3B M. Murton, LF

5. S. Hatteberg, 1B A. Pagan, RF

6. A. Kearns, RF R. Cedeno, SS

7. B. Phillips, 2B N. Perez, 3B

8. D. Ross, C H. Blanco, C

9. E. Milton, P C. Zambrano, P

 

Not good. Z better be on.

 

Hmmm...I'm I the only one that is optimistic about today's lineup. I like the speed and I think we are going to score some today. 6-3 Cubs win this game

 

I am optimistic about it as well. This lineup could single the Reds to death but definitely win the game.

[Banedon]

Speaking of Rusch, the Trib seemed to think Dusty is going to let him make his scheduled start on Sunday:

 

Cubs manager Dusty Baker had a heart-to-heart meeting with pitcher Glendon Rusch before Wednesday's game. Baker again backed Rusch -- who has both Cubs losses and an 8.00 ERA after giving up four home runs to the Reds on Tuesday -- just as he had the day before. So Rusch's spot in the rotation appears safe, at least for his next start Sunday in Pittsburgh.

 

That means Marshall, Williams and Rusch are our starters this weekend.

 

Umm...let's get some runs!

 

Just the same, if Dusty is having heart to hearts, he's also having some doubts. I'd say Rusch probably has a short leash.

[USSoccer]

So...is Ramirez available to PH today?

 

He needs to take up yoga. Our lineup is pretty sad without him in it.

[Drew Doughty]

How many errors will the Reds commit today? I'm going with 3.

[XZero771679666304]

Speaking of Rusch, the Trib seemed to think Dusty is going to let him make his scheduled start on Sunday:

 

Cubs manager Dusty Baker had a heart-to-heart meeting with pitcher Glendon Rusch before Wednesday's game. Baker again backed Rusch -- who has both Cubs losses and an 8.00 ERA after giving up four home runs to the Reds on Tuesday -- just as he had the day before. So Rusch's spot in the rotation appears safe, at least for his next start Sunday in Pittsburgh.

 

That means Marshall, Williams and Rusch are our starters this weekend.

 

Umm...let's get some runs!

 

Just the same, if Dusty is having heart to hearts, he's also having some doubts. I'd say Rusch probably has a short leash.

 

That's how I took it. The fact that there was a conversation at all says something, especially with Dusty.

[Andy]

How many errors will the Reds commit today? I'm going with 3.

I'll go with 2 - but they'll both be costly.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

isn't there some way that we could combine our sucky lineup day with rusch pitching? that we only have to give away one game a week.

 

Awesome.

[UBlink]

isn't there some way that we could combine our sucky lineup day with rusch pitching? that we only have to give away one game a week.

 

Awesome.

 

From the mouths of babes

[Fred Hornkohl]

Fred, is this based on 2005 and this season?

 

Those are all 2005 numbers, except where current year numbers are given in parenthesis.

[badger1679666666]

Well so much for the honeymoon period of dusty not being a complete and utter dumbass.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Speaking of Rusch, the Trib seemed to think Dusty is going to let him make his scheduled start on Sunday:

 

Cubs manager Dusty Baker had a heart-to-heart meeting with pitcher Glendon Rusch before Wednesday's game. Baker again backed Rusch -- who has both Cubs losses and an 8.00 ERA after giving up four home runs to the Reds on Tuesday -- just as he had the day before. So Rusch's spot in the rotation appears safe, at least for his next start Sunday in Pittsburgh.

 

That means Marshall, Williams and Rusch are our starters this weekend.

 

Umm...let's get some runs!

 

Well, at least we'll be facing the Pirates. :D

 

And while that article implies Rusch will make his start in Pittsburgh, it also seems to imply that he's on a rather short leash.

[Fred Hornkohl]

So yesterday was the first time the Cubs stole 4 bases in a LONG time. I say we go for 6 swipes today. Heck, with how weak this lineup is powerwise, let em run!

 

The high for last season was 3 SB on Sat 21 May in a 5-3 loss to the white sox. Can't tell you when they last had 4.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

And in other games around the majors today,

 

Yankees 4, Royals 0 Bot 3

Dodgers 2, Pirates 2 Bot 5

White Sox 7, Tigers 1 Top 4

Mets 6, Nationals 0 Bot 4

Twins 3, A's 2 Bot 4

Marlins 4, Padres 2 Bot 3

Brewers 1, Cardinals 1 Top 4

[badger1679666666]

And in other games around the majors today,

 

Yankees 4, Royals 0 Bot 3

Dodgers 2, Pirates 2 Bot 5

White Sox 7, Tigers 1 Top 4

Mets 6, Nationals 0 Bot 4

Twins 3, A's 2 Bot 4

Marlins 4, Padres 2 Bot 3

Brewers 1, Cardinals 1 Top 4

 

I'm the worst Manager in all of Fantasy Baseball. If I just thought up a plan and did the exact opposite I'd be in good hands. My bench has outscored my starters the past 3 days, and benching Zimmerman today hasn't helped (2 RBI)

[David]

So yesterday was the first time the Cubs stole 4 bases in a LONG time. I say we go for 6 swipes today. Heck, with how weak this lineup is powerwise, let em run!

 

The high for last season was 3 SB on Sat 21 May in a 5-3 loss to the white sox. Can't tell you when they last had 4.

 

Fred, just curious, what's with the Red Lion avatar?

 

I have a night class at DePaul that meets there every couple weeks.

[Flames24Rulz]

And in other games around the majors today,

 

Yankees 4, Royals 0 Bot 3

Dodgers 2, Pirates 2 Bot 5

White Sox 7, Tigers 1 Top 4

Mets 6, Nationals 0 Bot 4

Twins 3, A's 2 Bot 4

Marlins 4, Padres 2 Bot 3

Brewers 1, Cardinals 1 Top 4

 

I'm the worst Manager in all of Fantasy Baseball. If I just thought up a plan and did the exact opposite I'd be in good hands. My bench has outscored my starters the past 3 days, and benching Zimmerman today hasn't helped (2 RBI)

 

i'm really regretting starting Livan Hernandez in 2 of my leagues...6 ER's already...

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Fred, is this based on 2005 and this season?

 

Those are all 2005 numbers, except where current year numbers are given in parenthesis.

 

Wonderful, thanks.

[Andy]

i'm really regretting starting Livan Hernandez in 2 of my leagues...6 ER's already...

I sat Maddux yesterday. No way he pitches great again with the wind blowing out, right? Oops.

[Fred Hornkohl]

So yesterday was the first time the Cubs stole 4 bases in a LONG time. I say we go for 6 swipes today. Heck, with how weak this lineup is powerwise, let em run!

 

The high for last season was 3 SB on Sat 21 May in a 5-3 loss to the white sox. Can't tell you when they last had 4.

 

Fred, just curious, what's with the Red Lion avatar?

I have a night class at DePaul that meets there every couple weeks.

 

That's my new corporate logo.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

A few updated scores,

 

Mets 6, Nats 2 End 4.

Marlins 5, Fathers 2 Top 4

Brewers 1, Cardinals 1 End 4

Dodgers 6, Pirates 2 Mid 5

White Sox 9, Tigers 1 Mid 4

[Andy]

K looking! Z looking good early.

[Flames24Rulz]

Zambrano K's Freel to start it off :)

[Fred Hornkohl]

Freel struck out swinging