6/4 Cubs (Maddux) @ Cards (Marquis) 1:15 CT on WGN

[BeerHere]

Oswalt left his game with back spasms

[Balsa]

FINALLY.

 

I hate the no swearing filter policy.

Edited June 4, 2006 by Balsa

[Butterscup1679666578]

Well, at least Mizzou is winning. Time for softball.

 

Oh yeah, that'll last.

 

Dream crusher. :x

[Jim Ignatowski]

Just Damn!! A few weeks ago when Maddux was pitching in Arizona Grace outlined precisely Maddux's weakness, that he gets distracted when pitching with runners on, that they run on him and he starts making poor pitches to the plate. That is how the Diamondbacks won that night and the Cardinals are doing the same thing now.

 

Taguchi was the only one that tried to steal. Everything else was just Maddux getting hit.

 

Correct and once Taguchi started running Maddux started throwing BP. I think Grace nailed it unfortunately.

 

I highly doubt that Maddux lost his concentration after Taguchi stole one base. This isn't a young pitcher we're talking about here, it's Greg Freaking Maddux. Now if the Cards continued to have runners on base that were actually base stealing threats - rather than Rolen and Edmonds - then your point would be valid and I would completely agree with you. Maddux is a smart guy and knows that Edmonds is hurting and Rolen isn't that fast so they aren't going to steal.

 

I know, I know. Maddux has been my favorite player in baseball for at least a dozen years. It's just that after Grace spent several minutes talking about how much Maddux does not like to pitch with runners on, etc., I've noticed that there is something to his remarks.

[cubfan1955]

What's up with the all the online casino ads on WGN. I've never seen this many before. I guess they figure anyone that roots for the Cubs must be big gamblers. :lol:

[Balsa]

Have we thrown out ONE runner at home this year!?

 

Hell, have we even made one GOOD THROW HOME?!?!

 

I CAN'T STAND THESE TERRIBLE THROWS WHERE THE RUNNER ADVANCES. STOP GIVING THEM FRIGGIN' BASES.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Well, at least Mizzou is winning. Time for softball.

 

Oh yeah, that'll last.

 

Dream crusher. :x

 

I like to call it a defense mechanism. Did they tie it up?

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

What's up with the all the online casino ads on WGN. I've never seen this many before. I guess they figure anyone that roots for the Cubs must be big gamblers. :lol:

 

They make a lot of money off Cub fans who place bets on the Cubs to win it all. :roll:

[da bears]

Crap, one out one on for UCLA. Come on Mizzou, do something the Cubs won't do today. WIN!

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Crap, one out one on for UCLA. Come on Mizzou, do something the Cubs won't do today. WIN!

 

hahahaha, some guy at Tigerboard titled his post "HOMER!!" with the message of "Simpson would've loved this game". So cruel.

 

TIGERS WIN!

[da bears]

Crap, one out one on for UCLA. Come on Mizzou, do something the Cubs won't do today. WIN!

 

hahahaha, some guy at Tigerboard titled his post "HOMER!!" with the message of "Simpson would've loved this game". So cruel.

 

TIGERS WIN!

 

hahaha I saw that as well that jerk. Hooray, bring on Pepperdine!

[Butterscup1679666578]

Mizzou eliminates UCLA! We play Pepperdine at 5

[ConstableRabbit]

Murton has looked downright terrible today. Another K

[jaydee]

Murton is looking bad? probably got advice from the great coaching staff the cubs have.

[Jim Ignatowski]

Oswalt left his game with back spasms

 

Oswalt was hurt during his pregame warmups and never pitched in today's game. No announcement on how he is doing.

[Blueheart05]

Murton has looked downright terrible today. Another K

 

horrible

[Notorious]

Ronnie = Clutch! :D

[ConstableRabbit]

Rbi single for ronny, jones scores, 9-6 cards

[soccer10k]

Got one back. Cedeno better not try to steal here. We need the top of the order up next inning.

[Notorious]

I wonder if the Cards fans would give Mabry a standing O if he hit a game winning homer against them. They are such good fans! Edited June 4, 2006 by Notorious

[Balsa]

See Jacque, the CF holds the ball because he has no play, and now the runner is stuck at 1B.

[Soul]

Murton might wanna watch some film after this one. The Cards have apparently found something. Others will continue doing it, whatever it is.

 

 

Adjustment time, Murty.

Edited June 4, 2006 by Soul

[cubfan1955]

Murton is looking bad? probably got advice from the great coaching staff the cubs have.

 

How about giving him a day or two off, Womack in LF leading off, Walker at 2B, Nevin at 1B and if Pierre has to play hit him 9th.

[ConstableRabbit]

I wonder if the Cards fans would give Mabry a standing O if he hit a game winning homer against them. They are such good fans!

 

Dare I say, the best fans in baseball?

[cubweiser03]

mabry has been awful