4/25 Marlins (Willis) @ Cubs (Marshall) 7:05 PM CSN Chicago

[Roast]

 

First of all, that still doesn't show "ignorance of baseball". Especially when you go on in that same post to talk about sweeping accusations.

 

 

 

 

Yes, it does. It is ignorant to believe that three plate appearances is enough of a sample size to start a terrible player.

 

Also, I just rechecked HHH's post on the first page, and it showed Neifi as being 0-8 against willis? Which number is correct? If he truely is 0-8, then there isnt even an argument.

3-3 is referring to Neifi's numbers against last night's pitcher, Vargas.

 

Wow... where the world did I miss that? :x

 

The point of my post remains, however.

[otis89]

Change of subject. Anyone know the lineups yet?

[Fred Hornkohl]

I have the Cubs at 10-1 when they score 4 or more runs and 1-6 when they don't. I have the Cubs at 10-2 when they draw two or more walks and 2-4 when they don't.

 

Youre' right on the first one, but with 2+ walks, it is 10-3 & 1-4.

[Jon]

And it's managed to get personal before the game even started.

 

Stop it.

[Bruce Miles]

Lineups

 

Florida

Ramirez, SS

Uggla, 2B

Cabrera, 3B

Willingham, LF

Helms, 1B

Olivo, C

Aguila, RF

Abercrombie, CF

Willis, P

 

Cubs

Pierre, CF

Cedeno, SS

Walker, 1B

Ramirez, 3B

Barrett, C

Murton, LF

Jones, RF

Hairston, 2B

Marshall, P

[Jon]

Thanks, Bruce.

 

Maybe we'll get to see Restovich in right tomorrow. Maybe.

[Choonch]

I'd rather see Restovich in there over Jones but other than that...I'm happy. Let's go get a W!

[Balsa]

I really wish you'd bring better news Bruce. Like Jones sitting this game against a really tough lefty.

 

Try better next time? :P

[mhuber92211]

Good to see Cedeno remain in the # 2 hole even with Hairston playing.

[Bruce Miles]

I really wish you'd bring better news Bruce. Like Jones sitting this game against a really tough lefty.

 

Try better next time? :P

 

It's OK to kill the messenger!

[badger1679666666]

Lineups

 

Florida

Ramirez, SS

Uggla, 2B

Cabrera, 3B

Willingham, LF

Helms, 1B

Olivo, C

Aguila, RF

Abercrombie, CF

Willis, P

 

Cubs

Pierre, CF

Cedeno, SS

Walker, 1B

Ramirez, 3B

Barrett, C

Murton, LF

Jones, RF

Hairston, 2B

Marshall, P

 

This is the lineup we should have EVERYDAY regardless of who is pitching with the exception of a few days off (like Jones today)

[da bears]

I like the lineup. Maybe Jones will continue his "hot" streak. Let's go Cubs!

[Mizzou]

Nice lineup. Let's win another!

[Fred Hornkohl]

I really wish you'd bring better news Bruce. Like Jones sitting this game against a really tough lefty.

 

Try better next time? :P

 

It's OK to kill the messenger!

 

Aww Bruce..... we haven't killed anybody all day !!! Sheesh

[Pistolcub42]

Jones in the lineup is a joke. A good day for him will be only K'ing 3 times...

[Jon]

It's going to be a little colder than originally thought. Gametime windchill will be in the mid-30s.

[Danny82]

3-3.

 

The simple fact remains that you should not fault a manager for starting a guy against a pitcher that the guy has gone 3-3 against in the past.

 

It's a PERFECTLY REASONABLE decision given the scenario.

 

Anyone who picks at it is doing so as part of some sort of agenda.

 

Ignorance of baseball + poor logic + sweeping accusations = one really bad post.

 

That's it. I see now. It is COMPLETELY unreasonable to insert Neifi into the 8th hole of the batting order in favor of the likes of Jerry Hairston when Neifi has shown the ability to hit the starting pitcher in the past. You're right There's simplly no way to justify that decision. Heck, it doesn't even matter one bit that Neifi ended up with a double off of that pitcher. Carry on with your regularly scheduled Neifi/Dusty hate....

 

I hope the added personal touch of your post helps you feel a little better.

[UMFan83]

Jones in the lineup is a joke. A good day for him will be only K'ing 3 times...

 

How dare you criticize Jones for his play. He's just trying to play a game, and here you are being negative towards him. The Cubs fans are obviously as unloyal as they come. Yeesh.

[David]

3-3.

 

The simple fact remains that you should not fault a manager for starting a guy against a pitcher that the guy has gone 3-3 against in the past.

 

It's a PERFECTLY REASONABLE decision given the scenario.

 

Anyone who picks at it is doing so as part of some sort of agenda.

 

Ignorance of baseball + poor logic + sweeping accusations = one really bad post.

 

That's it. I see now. It is COMPLETELY unreasonable to insert Neifi into the 8th hole of the batting order in favor of the likes of Jerry Hairston when Neifi has shown the ability to hit the starting pitcher in the past. You're right There's simplly no way to justify that decision. Heck, it doesn't even matter one bit that Neifi ended up with a double off of that pitcher. Carry on with your regularly scheduled Neifi/Dusty hate....

 

I hope the added personal touch of your post helps you feel a little better.

 

I certainly don't think 3 AB's against a particular pitcher is enough to constitute having "shown the ability to hit" him.

 

I'll look at his hundreds of career AB's instead.

[Pistolcub42]

Jacque Jones vs Lefties. this year 0-5. '05 .201, career .226....

 

For a guy like Dusty who believes so much in head to head and lefty-righty matchups its quite mind boggling that he refuses to sit Jacque vs lefties......

[Pistolcub42]

Jones in the lineup is a joke. A good day for him will be only K'ing 3 times...

 

How dare you criticize Jones for his play. He's just trying to play a game, and here you are being negative towards him. The Cubs fans are obviously as unloyal as they come. Yeesh.

 

 

 

Yeah I am quite ashamed of myself. As should Jones be for his poor performance...

[bc2k]

Hey Cheesehead. I did watch INDVD last night and it is better then the 720P that ESPN was showing. It was pretty damn cool!

 

Yes! 1080i is amazing when broadcast with the correct cameras and pushed into your home with the correct signal.

 

To date, The Masters was the most impressive form of sports broadcast in 1080i. CBS does a great job...I wish ESPN would start 1080i and if FOX would ever invest in high end cameras it would be tough to get work done due to the amount of true HD that would be available.

 

Good to hear bro, good to hear!

 

I just got my TV on Friday and I love it! I'll put this TV against any besides the Qualia. Worth every penny I spent! Discovery HD does a fanastic job also. "Sunrise Earth" is a boring program but the visual's are just outstanding! Can't take my eyes of the screen...

 

What TV do you own? I'm in the market for a new TV.

 

Sony 50" SXRD!

 

I just read up on it. Very nice. The 50" looks to be $4,000, right?

 

The only reason I could justify spending that amount is for sports watching, but if networks aren't even producing the best signal my TV can handle, is it even worth buying at this point?

 

What's the difference between 1080i, v, and p?

[tinkers1]

Woohoo hi everyone okay lets make it 3 wins in a row tonight. Wow was last nights game exciting, I of course was like most of you probably were and was mad as you know what until that awesome 8th inning.

[snoodmonger]

I hope we win tonight.

[SanJoseCubsFan]

Fine, here is his line vs. Left handers the last three years

vs. Left 340 46 88 26 0 9 45 15 1 42 7 1 .259 .291 .415 .706

 

 

Hairston's line

vs. Left 290 36 80 18 2 2 24 25 0 28 9 9 .276 .331 .372 .703

 

 

Completely reasonable to start him.

 

 

3-3.

 

The simple fact remains that you should not fault a manager for starting a guy against a pitcher that the guy has gone 3-3 against in the past.

 

It's a PERFECTLY REASONABLE decision given the scenario.

 

Anyone who picks at it is doing so as part of some sort of agenda.

 

Ignorance of baseball + poor logic + sweeping accusations = one really bad post.

 

That's it. I see now. It is COMPLETELY unreasonable to insert Neifi into the 8th hole of the batting order in favor of the likes of Jerry Hairston when Neifi has shown the ability to hit the starting pitcher in the past. You're right There's simplly no way to justify that decision. Heck, it doesn't even matter one bit that Neifi ended up with a double off of that pitcher. Carry on with your regularly scheduled Neifi/Dusty hate....

 

I hope the added personal touch of your post helps you feel a little better.

 

I certainly don't think 3 AB's against a particular pitcher is enough to constitute having "shown the ability to hit" him.

 

I'll look at his hundreds of career AB's instead.