5/12 Cubs (Guzman) vs. Padres (Williams) 1:20 CSN

[Banedon]

Why not put Murton in the 3 slot?

 

It looks like Dusty is going with the speed at the top philosophy today?

 

They'll run back to the dugout after the groundouts lickety split.

[louisvillecub]

Why not put Murton in the 3 slot?

 

It looks like Dusty is going with the speed at the top philosophy today?

 

Neifi's about as quick as Ron Coomer.

 

Ron coomer! "Mr hit into a double play every time" himself!

[CubinNY]

Why not put Murton in the 3 slot?

 

It looks like Dusty is going with the speed at the top philosophy today?

 

Neifi's about as quick as Ron Coomer.

 

What do you mean?

 

Those toothpick legs can pick em up and put em down.

[BeerHere]

Dear Mother Nature,

 

Please rain every day wherever the Chicago Cubs are playing, so that fans don't have to watch this pathetic bunch play every again.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Sincerely,

BeerHere

 

 

P.S. Sorry about urinating on all those trees, bushes, flowers and other assorted flora and fauna. I have no excuse other than to say that Bud Lite goes right through me.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Why not put Murton in the 3 slot?

 

It looks like Dusty is going with the speed at the top philosophy today?

 

Neifi's about as quick as Ron Coomer.

 

What do you mean?

 

Those toothpick legs can pick em up and put em down.

 

Those toothpick legs are being relied on to carry a gargantuan cranium about. I'm not kidding, that boy's head's like Sputnik.

[BeerHere]

Why not put Murton in the 3 slot?

 

It looks like Dusty is going with the speed at the top philosophy today?

 

Neifi's about as quick as Ron Coomer.

 

What do you mean?

 

Those toothpick legs can pick em up and put em down.

 

Those toothpick legs are being relied on to carry a gargantuan cranium about. I'm not kidding, that boy's head's like Sputnik.

 

Sputnik reference

 

:lol:

[Southpaw191679666239]

They'll run back to the dugout after the groundouts lickety split.

 

I've noticed that JJ speed walks to the dugout very well after strikeouts.

[CubinNY]

Why not put Murton in the 3 slot?

 

It looks like Dusty is going with the speed at the top philosophy today?

 

Neifi's about as quick as Ron Coomer.

 

What do you mean?

 

Those toothpick legs can pick em up and put em down.

 

Those toothpick legs are being relied on to carry a gargantuan cranium about. I'm not kidding, that boy's head's like Sputnik.

 

Looks like a coconut on a toothpick.

[goonys evil twin]

I have no excuse other than to say that Bud Lite goes right through me.

 

What's your excuse for drinking Bud Lite? And what is Bud Lite anyway, some sort of crazy merged Miller and Anheuser product?

[RyCubsFan]

That lineup! :shock: Put the people with the lowest OBP at the top of the lineup?????

 

Big day for Guzman. Either Guz or Hill is about to be replaced by Kerry Wood in the rotation. It'll probably come down to how Angel does today and how Rich does in his next start.

 

Dusty needs to try something different. Obviously all the other lineups aren't working. So I can't blame Dusty at all. Walker been in a major slump for the past 10 days.

 

I'm not criticizing resting Walker for a day. I AM certainly criticizing him for putting Neifi second! Neifi's had a whole career to show that he does not get on base much. Put Murton first or second then.

[wade]

Why not put Murton in the 3 slot?

 

It looks like Dusty is going with the speed at the top philosophy today?

 

Neifi's about as quick as Ron Coomer.

 

What do you mean?

 

Those toothpick legs can pick em up and put em down.

 

Those toothpick legs are being relied on to carry a gargantuan cranium about. I'm not kidding, that boy's head's like Sputnik.

 

Sputnik reference

 

:lol:

 

Actually, "So, I Married An Axe Murderer" reference!

[Dirt Dog Sparly]

lineup courtesy of ESPN1000:

 

Pierre-CF

Perez-2B

Cedeno-SS

Ramirez-3B

Barrett-C

Mabry-1B

Murton-LF

Hairston-RF

Guzman-P

 

are we seriously trying to lose today?

 

*SIGH*

 

I'm sorry but this is a high school lineup.

[USSoccer]

lineup courtesy of ESPN1000:

 

Pierre-CF

Perez-2B

Cedeno-SS

Ramirez-3B

Barrett-C

Mabry-1B

Murton-LF

Hairston-RF

Guzman-P

 

are we seriously trying to lose today?

 

*SIGH*

 

I'm sorry but this is a high school lineup.

 

Looks like he used the Dusty Dice for this one. In no universe is Cedeno a #3 and Neifi a #1.

[Coach C]

lineup courtesy of ESPN1000:

 

Pierre-CF

Perez-2B

Cedeno-SS

Ramirez-3B

Barrett-C

Mabry-1B

Murton-LF

Hairston-RF

Guzman-P

 

are we seriously trying to lose today?

 

Holy....

 

That is one of the worst line-ups I can possibly imagine. This line-up is absolutely grounds for a firing IMHO.

[sethuel1]

I just checked on this thread and choked on my lunch.

 

I hate you, Dusty F. Baker

[Pistolcub42]

Unless Woody Williams is throwing lefty today that lineup is unacceptable....

[TheDude]

Oh, that lineup is ugly.

 

Walker and Jones have the highest OPS values on the team behind Barret (and well Lee). They're left-handed and a right-handed pitcher is scheduled.

 

I just don't get it. I normally don't mind guys getting off days, but 2/3 of only production on the team sitting now, against a team that just swept a 4 game series on you?

[Fred Hornkohl]

Worthless stats of the day for Friday..........

 

CUBS are 3-2 on Fridays

CUBS are 0-4 vs. San Diego

CUBS are 6-3 when they've lost their last 1 game(s) in a row

CUBS are 9-9 when they've lost their previous game

CUBS are 7-5 in games that start a series

CUBS are 2-0 in games that open a home stand

CUBS are 7-10 in day games

CUBS are 8-6 at home

CUBS are 12-4 when they score first in the game.... 3-15 when they don't

CUBS are 9-1 when they score in the first inning.... 6-18 when they don't

CUBS are 11-8 when they don't allow any runs is the first inning.... 4-11 when they do

CUBS are 12-2 when they score at least 4 runs.... 3-17 when they don't

CUBS are 10-5 when they allow fewer than 4 runs.... 4-15 when they don't

CUBS are 1-0 when Neifi Perez bats second

CUBS are on a pace to win 71 games this year..... compared to 79 last year

CUBS are on a pace to score 624 runs this year..... compared to 703 last year

CUBS are on a pace to hit 124 home runs this year..... compared to 194 last year

CUBS are on a pace to draw 438 walks this year..... compared to 419 last year

CUBS are on a pace to commit 86 errors this year..... compared to 100 last year

CUBS are 14-11 when they draw at least 2 walks.... 1-8 when they don't

CUBS are 9-3 when they allow fewer than 4 walks.... 6-16 when they don't

 

CUBS are 0-3 when Guzman starts

Guzman is 0 of 3 in quality starts

Guzman's ERA pitching to Barrett is 8.10.... pitching to Blanco it's 5.40

CUBS score 3.73 R/G overall.... 2.67 R/G when Guzman pitches

CUBS hit 0.76 HR/G overall.... 0.67 HR/G when Guzman pitches

 

CUBS' offensive support of Guzman.....

 

04/03 - 05/11      AB    R    H   2b   3b   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
CUBS w/Guzman      93    8   17    2    0    2   25    7    8   16  0.183  0.262  0.269  0.531
CUBS overall     1122  131  276   44   10   26  418  120   92  187  0.246  0.304  0.373  0.677

 

Guzman's last 3 starts (0-2).....

 

Guzman                  IP    H    R   ER   BB    K   HR    PC  BB/9   K/9  HR/9  WHIP   ERA
04/26  vs. Flor        5.0    6    3    3    4    5    1    87  7.20  9.00  1.80  2.00  5.40
05/02  vs. Pitts       5.7    6    6    4    3    7    1   104  4.76 11.12  1.59  1.59  6.35
05/07  vs. S.D.        4.3    5    5    5    4    4    0   100  8.31  8.31  0.00  2.08 10.38

overall               15.0   17   14   12   11   16    2   291  6.60  9.60  1.20  1.87  7.20

 

CUBS' season series vs. San Diego .......

 

Gm#    Date       Opponent         Score  Starter
28  Fri 05/05  @ San Diego     N   0- 1  Zambrano      
29  Sat 05/06  @ San Diego     N   1- 2  Marshall      
30  Sun 05/07  @ San Diego         3- 6  Guzman        
31  Mon 05/08  @ San Diego     N   3- 8  Maddux        
35  Fri 05/12    San Diego          -    Guzman        
36  Sat 05/13    San Diego          -    Maddux        
37  Sun 05/14    San Diego          -    Hill        

 

CUBS' offense vs. San Diego.....

 

vs. S.D.           AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Mabry               2    0    1    0    0    0    1    0    1    0  0.500  0.667  0.500  1.167
Ramirez            20    3    6    1    0    2   13    3    1    1  0.300  0.318  0.650  0.968
Cedeno             13    0    5    0    1    0    7    1    0    2  0.385  0.385  0.538  0.923
Jones              16    1    5    0    0    1    8    2    1    4  0.313  0.353  0.500  0.853
Murton             11    1    3    0    0    0    3    0    1    2  0.273  0.385  0.273  0.657
Walker             12    1    3    1    0    0    4    0    1    2  0.250  0.308  0.333  0.641
Barrett            15    0    3    0    1    0    5    0    2    3  0.200  0.294  0.333  0.627
Hairston           13    0    3    0    0    0    3    1    1    2  0.231  0.286  0.231  0.516
Perez               6    1    1    0    0    0    1    0    1    1  0.167  0.286  0.167  0.452
Pierre             18    0    1    0    0    0    1    0    1    1  0.056  0.105  0.056  0.161
Bynum               8    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    4  0.000  0.000  0.000  0.000
Restovich           1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0  0.000  0.000  0.000  0.000

totals va. S.D.   141    7   31    2    2    3   46    7   10   22  0.220  0.275  0.326  0.601

season totals    1122  131  276   44   10   26  418  120   92  186  0.246  0.304  0.373  0.677

 

CUBS' pitchers vs. San Diego......

 

vs. S.D.             IP    H    R   ER   BB    K   HR    PC  BB/9   K/9  HR/9  WHIP   ERA
Zambrano            7.0    4    0    0    3   10    0   107  3.86 12.86  0.00  1.00  0.00
Rusch               3.7    2    0    0    3    3    0    70  7.36  7.36  0.00  1.36  0.00
Ohman               2.0    2    0    0    0    2    0    35  0.00  9.00  0.00  1.00  0.00
Eyre                1.7    1    0    0    0    2    0    31  0.00 10.80  0.00  0.60  0.00
Marshall            6.0    3    1    1    3    6    0    90  4.50  9.00  0.00  1.00  1.50
Howry               3.0    3    1    1    0    1    1    37  0.00  3.00  3.00  1.00  3.00
Novoa               1.7    3    1    1    2    1    0    51 10.80  5.40  0.00  3.00  5.40
Williamson          1.3    1    1    1    2    1    0    30 13.50  6.75  0.00  2.25  6.75
Dempster            1.0    2    1    1    0    0    0    17  0.00  0.00  0.00  2.00  9.00
Guzman              4.3    5    5    5    4    4    0   100  8.31  8.31  0.00  2.08 10.38
Maddux              3.7    9    7    7    2    4    1    70  4.91  9.82  2.45  3.00 17.18

totals vs. S.D.    35.3   35   17   17   19   34    2   638  4.84  8.66  0.51  1.53  4.33

season totals     297.0  270  165  154  147  254   41  5053  4.45  7.70  1.24  1.40  4.67

 

Go CUBS !!

Edited May 12, 2006 by Fred Hornkohl

[Fred Hornkohl]

Oh, that lineup is ugly.

 

Walker and Jones have the highest OPS values on the team behind Barret (and well Lee). They're left-handed and a right-handed pitcher is scheduled.

 

I just don't get it. I normally don't mind guys getting off days, but 2/3 of only production on the team sitting now, against a team that just swept a 4 game series on you?

 

I suspect that Jones is sitting today because of his groin. Either it's bothering him, or Dusty is just being a little cautious due to the rain.

[CubinNY]

Oh, that lineup is ugly.

 

Walker and Jones have the highest OPS values on the team behind Barret (and well Lee). They're left-handed and a right-handed pitcher is scheduled.

 

I just don't get it. I normally don't mind guys getting off days, but 2/3 of only production on the team sitting now, against a team that just swept a 4 game series on you?

 

I suspect that Jones is sitting today because of his groin. Either it's bothering him, or Dusty is just being a little cautious due to the rain.

 

Or the crowd.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Oh, that lineup is ugly.

 

Walker and Jones have the highest OPS values on the team behind Barret (and well Lee). They're left-handed and a right-handed pitcher is scheduled.

 

I just don't get it. I normally don't mind guys getting off days, but 2/3 of only production on the team sitting now, against a team that just swept a 4 game series on you?

 

I suspect that Jones is sitting today because of his groin. Either it's bothering him, or Dusty is just being a little cautious due to the rain.

 

Or the crowd.

 

Don't look now, CiNY, but suddenly Mr Jones is the 3rd best hitter on your team, and #1 is on the shelf.

 

04/03 - 05/11      AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Lee                44   11   14    4    0    3   27   10   12    7  0.318  0.448  0.614  1.062
Barrett            89   11   26    4    1    5   47   19   10    9  0.292  0.366  0.528  0.894
Jones              95   10   25    4    0    6   47   16    5   22  0.263  0.304  0.495  0.799
Walker            105   12   31    4    1    2   43   14   12   13  0.295  0.364  0.410  0.774
Murton            108   15   30    4    1    2   42   17   15   18  0.278  0.371  0.389  0.760
Cedeno            120    9   36    6    3    1   51    9    4   17  0.300  0.323  0.425  0.748
Ramirez           119   19   26    6    0    6   50   14   13   11  0.218  0.299  0.420  0.719

[sethuel1]

Oh, that lineup is ugly.

 

Walker and Jones have the highest OPS values on the team behind Barret (and well Lee). They're left-handed and a right-handed pitcher is scheduled.

 

I just don't get it. I normally don't mind guys getting off days, but 2/3 of only production on the team sitting now, against a team that just swept a 4 game series on you?

 

I suspect that Jones is sitting today because of his groin. Either it's bothering him, or Dusty is just being a little cautious due to the rain.

 

Or the crowd.

 

Don't look now, CiNY, but suddenly Mr Jones is the 3rd best hitter on your team, and #1 is on the shelf.

 

04/03 - 05/11      AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Lee                44   11   14    4    0    3   27   10   12    7  0.318  0.448  0.614  1.062
Barrett            89   11   26    4    1    5   47   19   10    9  0.292  0.366  0.528  0.894
Jones              95   10   25    4    0    6   47   16    5   22  0.263  0.304  0.495  0.799
Walker            105   12   31    4    1    2   43   14   12   13  0.295  0.364  0.410  0.774
Murton            108   15   30    4    1    2   42   17   15   18  0.278  0.371  0.389  0.760
Cedeno            120    9   36    6    3    1   51    9    4   17  0.300  0.323  0.425  0.748
Ramirez           119   19   26    6    0    6   50   14   13   11  0.218  0.299  0.420  0.719

 

good god is that ugly.

[gerby23]

Oh, that lineup is ugly.

 

Walker and Jones have the highest OPS values on the team behind Barret (and well Lee). They're left-handed and a right-handed pitcher is scheduled.

 

I just don't get it. I normally don't mind guys getting off days, but 2/3 of only production on the team sitting now, against a team that just swept a 4 game series on you?

 

I suspect that Jones is sitting today because of his groin. Either it's bothering him, or Dusty is just being a little cautious due to the rain.

 

 

Or the crowd.

 

Don't look now, CiNY, but suddenly Mr Jones is the 3rd best hitter on your team, and #1 is on the shelf.

 

04/03 - 05/11      AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Lee                44   11   14    4    0    3   27   10   12    7  0.318  0.448  0.614  1.062
Barrett            89   11   26    4    1    5   47   19   10    9  0.292  0.366  0.528  0.894
Jones              95   10   25    4    0    6   47   16    5   22  0.263  0.304  0.495  0.799
Walker            105   12   31    4    1    2   43   14   12   13  0.295  0.364  0.410  0.774
Murton            108   15   30    4    1    2   42   17   15   18  0.278  0.371  0.389  0.760
Cedeno            120    9   36    6    3    1   51    9    4   17  0.300  0.323  0.425  0.748
Ramirez           119   19   26    6    0    6   50   14   13   11  0.218  0.299  0.420  0.719

I am nether a Jones supporter nor a detractor. If he is used right, I would probably be a big fan.

That said, lets straighten that statement out: He is third best stat wise at this point, I would be careful saying he is our third best hitter.

[Fred Hornkohl]

 

good god is that ugly.

 

Yes, it is.

 

04/03 - 05/11      AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
CUBS             1122  131  276   44   10   26  418  120   92  186  0.246  0.304  0.373  0.677

[CubfaninCA]

lineup courtesy of ESPN1000:

 

Pierre-CF

Perez-2B

Cedeno-SS

Ramirez-3B

Barrett-C

Mabry-1B

Murton-LF

Hairston-RF

Guzman-P

 

are we seriously trying to lose today?

 

christsakes baker.