09/11 CUBS (Hill) @ Atlanta (Smoltz) 6:05 CT, WGN TV, XM184

[YearofDaCubs]

Rich Hill should be guaranteed a spot in next year's rotation.

 

I think he's pretty much guarantee'd it with his sub 2.0 ERA in his last 8 starts. .

Agreed. He's been damn good.

[mg420]

HE'S BAAACK...

[YearofDaCubs]

..and Lee showing 2005 was no fluke.

[Brian]

i think it's safe to say that DLee's power stroke is back!

[ToupeeOnFire]

I like it when Derreck Lee hits home runs.

[A New Era]

I like it when Derreck Lee hits home runs.

 

Oh I agree. DLee and RHill 2 huge positives of this game. .

[Balsa]

DLee gracing us with his presence. How sweet it is.

[YearofDaCubs]

I really wish Izturis was not on this team.

[Balsa]

KKKKK

 

3 of those 5 are Francoeur.

[YearofDaCubs]

Hill's ERA for the season so far: 4.52

[Balsa]

PH for Hill?

[A New Era]

I really wish Izturis was not on this team.

 

I wish Rusch and Bynum and Pagan were not on this team. With a new manager next year I am not against Pagan he is a good bench guy. But he's taking at bats away from Murton under Dusty. Which aside from a day off every couple of weeks, is inexcusable. . Murton is our future, not Pagan. .

[A New Era]

Hill's ERA for the season so far: 4.52

 

Amazing considering how high it was in July. He's been pitching like an all-star these last 2 months.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Nice rope there by Blanco.

[Balsa]

Hank White with 2 hits!

[Balsa]

Looks like Hill is out for next inning. Hopefully on a short leash with someone warming up in the bullpen.

 

EDIT: Crap, a missed bunt. Maybe he was just in to bunt.

[A New Era]

What the hell has happened to Bynum!? 3 walks!!?!?!?!?!? :shock:

 

As Len said, 6 walks prior to today. :lol:

Edited September 12, 2006 by A New Era

[Brian]

Bynum walks again :shock:

[Balsa]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

 

Boom Boom Bynum just earned a walk hat trick.

 

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

[ToupeeOnFire]

Meet the new Freddy Bynum.

[A New Era]

They're gonna have to change his name to Slow Freddie (because he's always walking).

[CubColtPacer]

Bynum has actually been pretty good at the plate since his disasterous start in the major leagues-since May 8, here are his numbers:

 

.282/.330/.482

 

If I was sure that could continue, he'd be a good bench option-I'm not sure it can, but still he's been better then we'd like to give him credit for most of the time.

[ToupeeOnFire]

Freddy Bynum's 3-walk (and counting) game stands as proof that Dusty is losing his players.

[cheapseats]

Freddy Bynum's 3-walk (and counting) game stands as proof that Dusty is losing his players.

 

Exactly. 2 hitters are supposed to make outs by sacrifice bunts, grounding out behind the runner, etc.

 

Useless.

[Guest]

productive outs, baby