4/23 Cubs (Maddux) @ Cardinals (Marquis) 1:15 PM WGN TV

[abuck1220]

quit bunting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

if you insist on having him bunt, at least let pierre steal so the bunt takes him to third.

[RynoRules]

If you reach on an error does that get included in your OBP? Probably not since you are technically considered out but I was wondering.

 

It lowers your BA as though it were an out, so it must lower your OBP as well, no?

[cubfan1955]

Cedeno will lead the league in sac bunts this year. #-o

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Yes, Rolen nabbed tryinh to steal.

 

5 for 18 for Barrett is really bad throwing out runners.

 

at least 2 of those are on failed hit and runs - basically gimme's.

 

so he's really around 3 for 16, or around 20%.

 

And how many other catchers have nabbed guys on busted hit and runs? Should we look at their adjusted thrown out % as well?

 

Don't get so defensive. I simply stated a fact.

 

Don't get so defensive. I asked two questions regarding your method of stating these facts.

 

Is there an echo? Should we look at an adjusted ratio? Why not? It'd be a much more accurate assessment of a catcher's ability to throw out a basestealer.

 

Barrett is typically below average in throwing out basestealers. Nothing I've seen so far this year changes that. A couple botched hit and runs inflated his CS ratio. He'll regress to career averages.

 

Personally, I think Barrett's bat more than makes up for this deficiency.

[Andy]

Walker nearly hit in the arm, so the ump calls it a strike.

[Jon]

Yay, free outs for both teams!

[frostwyrm]

I HATE seeing a #2 hitter sac bunt.

[YearofDaCubs]

I dont mind seeing Cedeno bunt if he moves somebody into scoring position.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Walker popped out to third base

[Warpticon]

If you reach on an error does that get included in your OBP? Probably not since you are technically considered out but I was wondering.

 

It lowers your BA as though it were an out, so it must lower your OBP as well, no?

 

It *doesn't* lower your BA. It does lower your OBP, as that's taken from total plate appearances.

[frostwyrm]

I dont mind seeing Cedeno bunt if he moves somebody into scoring position.

I do.

[abuck1220]

if the cubs want to give up outs, at least let it be pierre getting thrown out trying to steal. at least there's a chance that could be productive.

[badger1679666666]

I HATE seeing a #2 hitter sac bunt.

 

I guess Dusty is feeling desperate for each run, since this lineup isn't really murderer's row.

[cubfan1955]

ARAMIS!!!!!

 

4-0

[Outshined_One]

RAMMY!

[YearofDaCubs]

ARAM HOMER!!

[Andy]

RAMMYYYYYYY

[badger1679666666]

about time ARAMABOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Flames24Rulz]

2 run shot by ARam!

[Blueheart05]

ARAMIS 2 run homer!

[Jon]

ARAMIS!

[minnesotacubsfan]

FINAAAALY!!!!!

 

 

ARAMABOMB!!!!!!!!!!!

[UMFan83]

SACRIFICE THIS!

[Fred Hornkohl]

Ramirez homered to left center field, Pierre scored

[Blueheart05]

No quality start for you!

 

I forgot that one of those runs was unearned. Hopefully, they get more runs.

Edited April 23, 2006 by Blueheart05