4/16 Cubs (Fat Glendon) @ Pirates (Snell) 12:35 pm CSN

[stitchface]

I'm just saying:

 

Cubs don't come back in that Saturday Cardinals game, and their schedule has gone WLWLWLWLWL for the year.

 

but they did come back. win 6 of 10 15 more times and the cubs will be hosting a playoff series.

[soccer10k]

What are the odds that Snell hits a home run today?

[stitchface]

What are the odds that Snell hits a home run today?

 

zero. he's no arroyo at the plate.

[soccer10k]

You know you're a terrible pitcher when....

 

Jack Wilson freaking owns you.

 

Bronson Arroyo freaking owns you.

[Flames24Rulz]

lineups:

 

Cubs: AVG/HR/RBI/SB

1. J Pierre, CF .214 0 2 3

2. F Bynum, RF .000 0 0 0

3. D Lee, 1B .367 3 8 3

4. A Ramirez, 3B .167 1 2 0

5. T Walker, 2B .462 0 4 0

6. M Murton, LF .342 2 9 0

7. R Cedeno, SS .351 0 3 0

8. H Blanco, C .200 0 0 0

9. G Rusch, P .500 0 0 0

 

Pirates:

1. N McLouth, CF .250 1 1 1

2. J Wilson, SS .341 3 9 1

3. J Bay, LF .341 2 5 2

4. C Wilson, 1B .345 5 9 1

5. F Sanchez, 3B .417 1 4 0

6. J Burnitz, RF .260 3 9 0

7. J Castillo, 2B .318 1 6 2

8. H Cota, C .172 0 2 0

9. I Snell, P .000 0 0 0

 

wow Bynum again. Why not Hairston in RF? Is this concept too difficult for Baker to understand?

[soccer10k]

What are the odds that Snell hits a home run today?

 

zero. he's no arroyo at the plate.

 

Arroyo wasn't anything special at the plate either in his first couple seasons in Pittsburgh. In 2001 he had 16 strikeouts in 21 AB's and for his career he is batting .102 with 34 strikeouts in 59 AB's.

[soccer10k]

lineups:

 

Cubs: AVG/HR/RBI/SB

1. J Pierre, CF .214 0 2 3

2. F Bynum, RF .000 0 0 0

3. D Lee, 1B .367 3 8 3

4. A Ramirez, 3B .167 1 2 0

5. T Walker, 2B .462 0 4 0

6. M Murton, LF .342 2 9 0

7. R Cedeno, SS .351 0 3 0

8. H Blanco, C .200 0 0 0

9. G Rusch, P .500 0 0 0

 

Pirates:

1. N McLouth, CF .250 1 1 1

2. J Wilson, SS .341 3 9 1

3. J Bay, LF .341 2 5 2

4. C Wilson, 1B .345 5 9 1

5. F Sanchez, 3B .417 1 4 0

6. J Burnitz, RF .260 3 9 0

7. J Castillo, 2B .318 1 6 2

8. H Cota, C .172 0 2 0

9. I Snell, P .000 0 0 0

 

wow Bynum again. Why not Hairston in RF? Is this concept too difficult for Baker to understand?

 

I'm assuming Walker is batting fifth because Barrett is sitting today.

[stitchface]

What are the odds that Snell hits a home run today?

 

zero. he's no arroyo at the plate.

 

Arroyo wasn't anything special at the plate either in his first couple seasons in Pittsburgh. In 2001 he had 16 strikeouts in 21 AB's and for his career he is batting .102 with 34 strikeouts in 59 AB's.

 

yea, it was a joke.

 

Why in God's name is Bynum hitting 2nd? That's ridiculous.

[Dr. Cub]

Win, por favor.

 

Otis89, coming to you live from the Holiday Inn Express in Brighton, Michigan!

 

Seriously? You're in my backyard. My practice borders Brighton. Had I known I would have bought you a beer or twelve to drown the pain of watching our boys.

[E.J.]

well...I guess we have a lot of speed at the top. :chin:

 

I guess we should look for a lot of slap hits today. It's like a girls softball lineup.

 

I actually like Walker down in the 5-hole. He can drive in some runs from that position.

[Mark Priors Calves]

Dusty once again ignores the concept of OBP at the top of the order. Other than speed, Bynum has no reason to be batting 2nd.

[MembersOnlyJacket]

What are the odds that Snell hits a home run today?

 

zero. he's no arroyo at the plate.

 

Arroyo wasn't anything special at the plate either in his first couple seasons in Pittsburgh. In 2001 he had 16 strikeouts in 21 AB's and for his career he is batting .102 with 34 strikeouts in 59 AB's.

 

yea, it was a joke.

 

Why in God's name is Bynum hitting 2nd? That's ridiculous.

 

You gotta bring Murt and Young Ronny along and ease them in. Plus, Bynum is fast dude.

[stitchface]

What are the odds that Snell hits a home run today?

 

zero. he's no arroyo at the plate.

 

Arroyo wasn't anything special at the plate either in his first couple seasons in Pittsburgh. In 2001 he had 16 strikeouts in 21 AB's and for his career he is batting .102 with 34 strikeouts in 59 AB's.

 

yea, it was a joke.

 

Why in God's name is Bynum hitting 2nd? That's ridiculous.

 

You gotta bring Murt and Young Ronny along and ease them in. Plus, Bynum is fast dude.

 

oh right, I thought I had read something about winning games. its hard to keep up with dusty's intellect.

[soccer10k]

What are the odds that Snell hits a home run today?

 

zero. he's no arroyo at the plate.

 

Arroyo wasn't anything special at the plate either in his first couple seasons in Pittsburgh. In 2001 he had 16 strikeouts in 21 AB's and for his career he is batting .102 with 34 strikeouts in 59 AB's.

 

yea, it was a joke.

 

Why in God's name is Bynum hitting 2nd? That's ridiculous.

 

Ok. I gotcha.

[soccer10k]

Like last night, I'm itching to get this game started...well maybe not so much with Gopher Ball Glendon on the mound, but I want to see my Cubbies play.

[Mizzou]

Why the hell is Blanco starting?

[Flames24Rulz]

Why the hell is Blanco starting?

 

He's gotta stay fresh dude. What if Barrett gets hurt? I can't have my backup not being fresh man. He's gotta get his at bats dude.

[killthegoat06]

Does anyone know who was called up for this game to replace pagan?

[CUBZ99]

Why the hell is Blanco starting?

 

Day after a night game. Sucks, no big suprise.

[Mizzou]

Why the hell is Blanco starting?

 

Day after a night game. Sucks, no big suprise.

Ah, good call. I didn't even think of that.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Why the hell is Blanco starting?

 

Day after a night game. Sucks, no big suprise.

Ah, good call. I didn't even think of that.

 

And I'll bet nobody thought of Barrett going 1 for 8 the last two nights, either.

[killthegoat06]

Why the hell is Blanco starting?

 

Day after a night game. Sucks, no big suprise.

Ah, good call. I didn't even think of that.

 

And I'll bet nobody thought of Barrett going 1 for 8 the last two nights, either.

 

Really? Wow, I didn't realize that. Our offense was anemic last night though.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Does anyone know who was called up for this game to replace pagan?

 

It will be announced after the game, but it will be a pitcher, according to Santo.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Worthless stats of the day for Sunday.......

 

CUBS are 17-9 on Sundays

CUBS are 11-5 vs. Pittsburgh

CUBS are 41-44 in the day time.

CUBS are 41-39 on the road.

CUBS are 28-21 in games that end a series

CUBS are 39-43 when they've lost their previous game

CUBS are 65-44 when their starter goes at least 6 innings... 14-39 when he doesn't

CUBS are 49-19 when they score first,.... 30-63 when they don't

CUBS are 36-18 when they hit at least 2 HRs, 43-64 when they don't

 

CUBS are 10-9 when Rusch starts

Rusch is 9 of 19 in quality starts

Rusch's ERA pitching to Barrett is 4.36.... pitching to Blanco 4.05

CUBS score 4.34 R/G overall.... 3.63 R/G when Rusch pitches

CUBS hit 1.20 HR/G overall.... 1.11 HR/G when Rusch pitches

 

CUBS' offensive support of Rusch last year......

 

04/04 - 10/02      AB    R    H   2b   3b   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
CUBS w/Rusch      625   69  155   33    3   21  257   64   55  102  0.248  0.311  0.411  0.722
CUBS overall     5585  703 1506  322   23  194 2456  674  419  920  0.270  0.324  0.440  0.764

 

Rusch had one start (no decision) against Pittsburgh last year.....

 

Rusch                   IP    H    R   ER   BB    K   HR    PC  BB/9   K/9  HR/9  WHIP   ERA
05/18  vs. Pitts       6.0    4    2    2    6    7    0    99  9.00 10.50  0.00  1.67  3.00

 

Rusch's two starts (0-2) so far this year......

 

Rusch                   IP    H    R   ER   BB    K   HR    PC  BB/9   K/9  HR/9  WHIP   ERA
04/05  vs. Cincy       4.0    6    4    4    2    2    2    85  4.50  4.50  4.50  2.00  9.00
04/11  vs. Cincy       5.0    5    4    4    1    4    4    97  1.80  7.20  7.20  1.20  7.20

season totals          9.0   11    8    8    3    6    6   182  3.00  6.00  6.00  1.56  8.00

 

The season series with Pittsburgh......

 

Gm#    Date       Opponent         Score  Starter
 9  Fri 04/14  @ Pittsburgh    N  11- 6  Marshall      
10  Sat 04/15  @ Pittsburgh    N   1- 2  Williams      
11  Sun 04/16  @ Pittsburgh         -    Rusch        
24  Mon 05/01    Pittsburgh    N    -             
25  Tue 05/02    Pittsburgh         -             
109  Fri 08/04    Pittsburgh         -             
110  Sat 08/05    Pittsburgh         -             
111  Sun 08/06    Pittsburgh         -             
131  Mon 08/28  @ Pittsburgh    N    -             
132  Tue 08/29  @ Pittsburgh    N    -             
133  Wed 08/30  @ Pittsburgh         -             
137  Mon 09/04    Pittsburgh         -             
138  Tue 09/05    Pittsburgh    N    -             
139  Wed 09/06    Pittsburgh    N    -             
140  Thu 09/07    Pittsburgh         -             

 

CUBS' offense vs. Pittsburgh.......

 

vs. Pittsburgh     AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Walker              6    3    4    0    1    0    6    1    0    0  0.667  0.667  1.000  1.667
Murton              8    2    4    2    1    0    8    4    1    2  0.500  0.556  1.000  1.556
Mabry               4    1    2    0    0    0    2    0    0    1  0.500  0.500  0.500  1.000
Lee                 7    1    3    0    0    0    3    1    1    0  0.429  0.444  0.429  0.873
Hairston            4    1    1    0    0    0    1    0    1    1  0.250  0.400  0.250  0.650
Ramirez             7    1    1    1    0    0    2    0    1    2  0.143  0.333  0.286  0.619
Pagan               4    0    1    0    0    0    1    0    0    2  0.250  0.250  0.250  0.500
Cedeno              9    0    2    0    0    0    2    2    0    0  0.222  0.222  0.222  0.444
Barrett             8    2    1    0    0    0    1    1    1    1  0.125  0.222  0.125  0.347
Pierre              8    1    1    0    0    0    1    0    1    1  0.125  0.222  0.125  0.347
Bynum               1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    1  0.000  0.000  0.000  0.000
Perez               1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0  0.000  0.000  0.000  0.000
totals vs. Pitts   72   12   21    3    2    0   28   10    6   13  0.292  0.350  0.389  0.739

overall           343   59   99   19    4   11  159   52   29   58  0.289  0.342  0.464  0.806

 

CUBS' pitching vs. Pittsburgh.....

 

vs. Pittsburgh       IP    H    R   ER   BB    K   HR    PC  BB/9   K/9  HR/9  WHIP   ERA
Eyre                2.0    0    0    0    2    1    0    32  9.00  4.50  0.00  1.00  0.00
Williamson          2.0    1    0    0    0    3    0    19  0.00 13.50  0.00  0.50  0.00
Dempster            1.0    0    0    0    0    0    0    19  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00
Howry               1.0    0    0    0    0    0    0    15  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00
Willliams           6.0    4    2    1    4    3    0    94  6.00  4.50  0.00  1.33  1.50
Marshall            5.0    5    4    4    1    2    1    79  1.80  3.60  1.80  1.20  7.20
Wuertz              0.0    3    2    2    0    0    2    15  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00

totals vs. Pitts   17.0   13    8    7    7    9    3   273  3.71  4.76  1.59  1.18  3.71

overall            88.0   72   48   41   45   68   19  1480  4.60  6.95  1.94  1.33  4.19

 

Go CUBS !!

[sethuel1]

Dan Plesac is an idiot.