4/18 Cubs (Big Z) @ Dodgers (Lowe) 9 pm WGN

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Looks like Mr. Hornkohl's been busy.

[UBlink]

Looks like Mr. Hornkohl's been busy.

 

The Dow Jones has him fired up :)

[Fred Hornkohl]

Looks like Mr. Hornkohl's been busy.

 

The Dow Jones has him fired up :)

 

Indeed !! Dow Jones closed up 195 pts !!! 19 of my 20 stocks closed up at least 1%..... then there's Krispy Kreme ..... off 0.25. Look's like that new CEO isn't such a hotshot afterall. Oh well.

 

Hell, even Tribune Co closed up 0.04 !!

 

Only thing that could top off a day like this is a shutout by Zambrano !!!

 

Go CUBS !!

[Flames24Rulz]

that 1 hitter that Z had was impressive last year. I remember how mad I was at our offense for not picking up Zambrano in an outing like that. I think we won that game in 10 innings.

 

let's get out to a lead early, have Z pitch a gem, and hopefully I'll be in bed by 11:30 tonight after a Cubs W :wink:

[Fred Hornkohl]

that 1 hitter that Z had was impressive last year. I remember how mad I was at our offense for not picking up Zambrano in an outing like that. I think we won that game in 10 innings.

 

let's get out to a lead early, have Z pitch a gem, and hopefully I'll be in bed by 11:30 tonight after a Cubs W :wink:

 

CUBS have been getting early leads this year. They've scored in the first inning in 7 of their 12 games so far. A trend that I hope will continue for a good long while !!

[C.C.]

that 1 hitter that Z had was impressive last year. I remember how mad I was at our offense for not picking up Zambrano in an outing like that. I think we won that game in 10 innings.

 

let's get out to a lead early, have Z pitch a gem, and hopefully I'll be in bed by 11:30 tonight after a Cubs W :wink:

 

CUBS have been getting early leads this year. They've scored in the first inning in 7 of their 12 games so far. A trend that I hope will continue for a good long while !!

 

I'd like to get a win today because tomorrow game vs. Penny is a tough one!

[Brian]

that 1 hitter that Z had was impressive last year. I remember how mad I was at our offense for not picking up Zambrano in an outing like that. I think we won that game in 10 innings.

 

Yup, thanks to Mr. Lee... it was during a streak where he was unconsious.

 

The 1 hit drove in a run from a droped third strike and that hit could have been an error :(

[rawaction]

where's the batter vs. pitcher stats. Let's go people!

[otis89]

Win, por favor.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

where's the batter vs. pitcher stats. Let's go people!

 

Cubs vs Lowe

 

Dodgers vs Zambrano

 

Looks to be a bit of a pitcher's duel, but Z definitely has the better numbers.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

where's the batter vs. pitcher stats. Let's go people!

 

Cubs vs Lowe

 

Dodgers vs Zambrano

 

Looks to be a bit of a pitcher's duel, but Z definitely has the better numbers.

 

Sweet Sassy Molassy, Derrek Lee is hitting .500 off of Lowe.

[Omar]

where's the batter vs. pitcher stats. Let's go people!

 

Cubs vs Lowe

 

Dodgers vs Zambrano

 

Looks to be a bit of a pitcher's duel, but Z definitely has the better numbers.

 

Sweet Sassy Molassy, Derrek Lee is hitting .500 off of Lowe.

 

Yeah, just about to post those...

[Omar]

Noteworthy Match-ups (Chicago Cubs) Vs. Derek Lowe (Righty, 1-1, with a 5.82 ERA)

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/588/cubsvlowe6kd.jpg

 

Noteworthy Match-ups (LA Dodgers) Vs. Carlos Zambrano (Righty, 0-1 with a 4.86 ERA)

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4089/dodgersvz1ob.jpg

[da bears]

Those look like good numbers for Zambrano against the Dodgers. Come on Big Z, win this game.

[Mizzou]

Hmm, I wonder if Neifi will get the start tonight.

[TrueBlueCubFan]

Hmm, I wonder if Neifi will get the start tonight.

Dusty likes to keep his bench guys fresh early in the season, by giving them an occasional start. I don't have a problem with him starting every once in a while,as long as he hits 7th or lower in the order.

[Fred Hornkohl]

I can't wait another 4 hours. Let's start the game now !!

[swordsman]

Anyone care to take a stab at the lineup?

[Banedon]

I can't wait another 4 hours. Let's start the game now !!

 

I really don't like west coast start times.....grrrr.

[Banedon]

Anyone care to take a stab at the lineup?

 

If Neifi's in it, I'll take a stab at him!

 

Oh I'm too funny.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Anyone care to take a stab at the lineup?

 

If Neifi's in it, I'll take a stab at him!

 

Oh I'm too funny.

 

Don't quit your day job, eh? :wink:

 

My lineup guess...........

 

Pierre

Walker

Lee

Ramirez

Barrett

Jones

Murton

Cedeno

Zambrano

 

Nothing exotic, no surprises.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Pierre

Walker

Lee

Ramirez

Jones

Barrett

Perez

Murton

Z

[Andy]

Pierre

Walker

Lee

Ramirez

Jones

Barrett

Perez

Murton

Z

Dusty doesn't hate Murt THAT much.

 

Pierre

Walker

Lee

Ramirez

Barrett

Jones

Murton

Cedeno

Z

[Flames24Rulz]

 

Pierre

Walker

Lee

Ramirez

Barrett

Jones

Murton

Cedeno

Z

 

yeah, that's my guess too.

[BigSlick]

Let's hope Z brings Maddux's A-game to the mound tomorrow as the Cubs go for 3 in a row! (Maybe Z won't try to pick off Derek Lowe twice.)

 

Go Cubs! :)

 

Zambrano honestly has a shot at a Cy Young, but he needs to get some wins first, damnit! :D

 

Lets go guys, get some runs.