6/13 Astros[Pettitte] @ Cubs[Marshall] - 7:05 pm CT on CSN

[A New Era]

On my way home I heard Dusty on the radio saying something along the lines of:

 

"Neifi is starting at 2nd, hitting 2nd because Pettitte is a veteran and sometimes veterans like to mess with youngsters. Therefore Ronny is hitting 8th."

 

This would make me upset if the Cubs were playing for something. At this point I only watch for entertainment value, and at least there's a little humor when Neifi plays.

 

He's obviously doing it for shock value or something. No one is that dumb

 

THAT'S IT. I'm killing Dusty. I don't care if I go to jail for life. He's dead. Anyone know where he is?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

On my way home I heard Dusty on the radio saying something along the lines of:

 

"Neifi is starting at 2nd, hitting 2nd because Pettitte is a veteran and sometimes veterans like to mess with youngsters. Therefore Ronny is hitting 8th."

 

This would make me upset if the Cubs were playing for something. At this point I only watch for entertainment value, and at least there's a little humor when Neifi plays.

 

He's obviously doing it for shock value or something. No one is that dumb

 

THAT'S IT. I'm killing Dusty. I don't care if I go to jail for life. He's dead. Anyone know where he is?

 

Where he is, I know not.

[Fred Hornkohl]

On my way home I heard Dusty on the radio saying something along the lines of:

 

"Neifi is starting at 2nd, hitting 2nd because Pettitte is a veteran and sometimes veterans like to mess with youngsters. Therefore Ronny is hitting 8th."

 

This would make me upset if the Cubs were playing for something. At this point I only watch for entertainment value, and at least there's a little humor when Neifi plays.

 

He's obviously doing it for shock value or something. No one is that dumb

 

Well.... I'm shocked.

 

batting 2nd        AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Perez              23    4    7    1    0    0    8    2    0    1  0.304  0.292  0.348  0.639
Cedeno             92    5   23    1    2    1   31    5    2   19  0.250  0.266  0.337  0.603

[BRASKYS SCOTCH]

He's obviously doing it for shock value or something. No one is that dumb

 

.... uhhh, prepare to be amazed?

 

 

Abraca-Dusty!

 

J. Pierre cf

N. Perez 2b

M. Barrett c

A. Ramirez 3b

P. Nevin 1b

M. Murton lf

J. Jones rf

R. Cedeno ss

S. Marshall p

[E.J.]

On my way home I heard Dusty on the radio saying something along the lines of:

 

"Neifi is starting at 2nd, hitting 2nd because Pettitte is a veteran and sometimes veterans like to mess with youngsters. Therefore Ronny is hitting 8th."

 

This would make me upset if the Cubs were playing for something. At this point I only watch for entertainment value, and at least there's a little humor when Neifi plays.

 

He's obviously doing it for shock value or something. No one is that dumb

 

Well.... I'm shocked.

 

batting 2nd        AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Perez              23    4    7    1    0    0    8    2    0    1  0.304  0.292  0.348  0.639
Cedeno             92    5   23    1    2    1   31    5    2   19  0.250  0.266  0.337  0.603

 

Seriously, only Neifi could have an OBP lower than his BA. Exactly what you want out of the 2nd spot in the lineup.

[A New Era]

On my way home I heard Dusty on the radio saying something along the lines of:

 

"Neifi is starting at 2nd, hitting 2nd because Pettitte is a veteran and sometimes veterans like to mess with youngsters. Therefore Ronny is hitting 8th."

 

This would make me upset if the Cubs were playing for something. At this point I only watch for entertainment value, and at least there's a little humor when Neifi plays.

 

He's obviously doing it for shock value or something. No one is that dumb

 

THAT'S IT. I'm killing Dusty. I don't care if I go to jail for life. He's dead. Anyone know where he is?

 

Where he is, I know not.

 

Up shut you will. :lol:

[Fred Hornkohl]

Lineups for both sides........

 

Biggio, 2b

Burke, cf

Lane, rf

Berkman, 1b

Wilson, lf

Ausmus, c

Bruntlett, 3b

Everett, ss

Pettitte, p

 

 

 

Pierre, cf

Perez, 2b

Barrett, c

Ramirez, 3b

Nevin, 1b

Murton, lf

Jones, rf

Cedeno, ss

Marshall, p

[louisvillecub]

Good lord, there's our great 1-2 punch. I'm sure the Astros are shakin' in their boots.

[soapy]

Having your two worst hitters at the top of the lineup is a very sound strategy.

[louisvillecub]

Having your two worst hitters at the top of the lineup is a very sound strategy.

 

Hey Dude, don't worry. Dusty had a talk with Pierre, he's sure he's gonna come out of the funk. He was very attentive... :roll:

[Transmogrified Tiger]

It's mind boggling that Bynum is our only option if we don't want to play Jones against LHP.

[Mizzou]

Neifi Perez should never start for the Cubs. Ever. Let alone hit 2nd. ](*,)

[E.J.]

It's mind boggling that Bynum is our only option if we don't want to play Jones against LHP.

 

Hendry is just waiting until Pagan the savior is back.

[A New Era]

Well atleast one of the M&M boyz is starting today! Looking foward to it!!

[Fred Hornkohl]

Neifi Perez should never start for the Cubs. Ever. Let alone hit 2nd. ](*,)

 

I wouldn't argue the point with you, as stated, but at the same time, I defy you to name somebody on our roster that hits right handed and has outproduced Neifi hitting in the second slot. Now, that's pathetic, no?

[A New Era]

Neifi Perez should never start for the Cubs. Ever. Let alone hit 2nd. ](*,)

 

I wouldn't argue the point with you, as stated, but at the same time, I defy you to name somebody on our roster that hits right handed and has outproduced Neifi hitting in the second slot. Now, that's pathetic, no?

 

And we thought our 1and2 were fixed when Pierre got here. Are we eternally doomed at the 1 and 2 spot? Dare I say. . . . . . CURSED!!? ::GASP!!::

[Fred Hornkohl]

Neifi Perez should never start for the Cubs. Ever. Let alone hit 2nd. ](*,)

 

I wouldn't argue the point with you, as stated, but at the same time, I defy you to name somebody on our roster that hits right handed and has outproduced Neifi hitting in the second slot. Now, that's pathetic, no?

 

And we thought our 1and2 were fixed when Pierre got here. Are we eternally doomed at the 1 and 2 spot? Dare I say. . . . . . CURSED!!? ::GASP!!::

 

Consider this....... Neifi Perez IS your average CUBS #2 hitter.......

 

batting 2nd        AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS

Perez              23    4    7    1    0    0    8    2    0    1  0.304  0.292  0.348  0.639

totals            255   30   68    6    3    3   89   16    9   40  0.267  0.289  0.349  0.638

[A New Era]

I have a feeling even if we got Brian Giles here and hitting second. He would somehow manage to post a sub .300 OBP.

[E.J.]

Neifi Perez should never start for the Cubs. Ever. Let alone hit 2nd. ](*,)

 

I wouldn't argue the point with you, as stated, but at the same time, I defy you to name somebody on our roster that hits right handed and has outproduced Neifi hitting in the second slot. Now, that's pathetic, no?

 

Murton has a .333 OBP in the 2-hole.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Neifi Perez should never start for the Cubs. Ever. Let alone hit 2nd. ](*,)

 

I wouldn't argue the point with you, as stated, but at the same time, I defy you to name somebody on our roster that hits right handed and has outproduced Neifi hitting in the second slot. Now, that's pathetic, no?

 

Murton has a .333 OBP in the 2-hole.

 

Yes, that's true. I was only measuring by OPS, and you can make a valid argument that OBP is a better measure of a #2 hitter.

 

 

batting 2nd        AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Perez              23    4    7    1    0    0    8    2    0    1  0.304  0.292  0.348  0.639
Murton             11    1    3    0    0    0    3    0    1    3  0.273  0.333  0.273  0.606
Cedeno             92    5   23    1    2    1   31    5    2   19  0.250  0.266  0.337  0.603

[Mizzou]

Neifi Perez should never start for the Cubs. Ever. Let alone hit 2nd. ](*,)

 

I wouldn't argue the point with you, as stated, but at the same time, I defy you to name somebody on our roster that hits right handed and has outproduced Neifi hitting in the second slot. Now, that's pathetic, no?

I don't remember if Dusty has ever hit him there, but I'd like to see Murton bat second. I'd bet my bank account (pretty small bet) that Murton would outproduce Neifi in the 2 hole.

[Sarcastic]

Two things:

 

1) People need to stop using the phrase "2 hole."

 

2) Has anyone explained to Dusty that Perez can't even hit the ball? It isn't like last year, where he at least had a respectable batting average but drew no walks and had little power. He can't hit at all anymore. Our first two hitters are even worse than they were last year.

[fallingpieces]

Are you sure on the obp for Perez? It shows a .292 obp, but a ba of .304.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Are you sure on the obp for Perez? It shows a .292 obp, but a ba of .304.

 

Yes, that's the result of zero walks and 1 sac fly.

[E.J.]

Are you sure on the obp for Perez? It shows a .292 obp, but a ba of .304.

 

It's right. Neifi must have had a sac fly. Sac fly's count against your OBP, but not against your BA.