3/10ST Cubs (Lilly) @ Royals (De La Rosa) 2:05CT CSN Chicago

[RichHillIsABeast]

Pie vs Bale

 

fastball 0-1

ball 1-1

curve 2-1

fouled off 2-2

ground out to pitcher

 

That was a really bad AB by Pie. Bale has been struggling with control. And no surprise, the trainer comes out to take a look at Bale.

[YearofDaCubs]

Coats really, REALLY wants to make this team!

 

I fully support and endorse this nomination!

 

I'd take him over Cedeno at this point. If we go to an 11-man pitching staff, I can see Coats and Pagan getting those last two spots.

 

I think Cedeno would be the lead candidate if they go with only 11 pitchers. A lot of posters may act like defense doesn't count, but Piniella is pretty big on defense. And he apparently is unhappy with both Theriot and DeRosa at SS. If they carry an extra bench guy, it will likely be a SS, probably Cedeno or else Perez.

Cedeno's defense was bad last year and continues to be terrible through spring training.

[RichHillIsABeast]

If I have to listen to much more of Plesac, I'm going to be longing for the days of Joe Carter.

 

oooooo, burn!

[XZero771679666304]

If I have to listen to much more of Plesac, I'm going to be longing for the days of Joe Carter.

 

Joe Carter...wow what a statement, hahah

 

Well... Carter had some personality, didn't he? I can't quite remember why I hated him so much.

 

Carter is a great guy, but he was absolutely awful in the booth. Painful to listen to.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If I have to listen to much more of Plesac, I'm going to be longing for the days of Joe Carter.

 

Joe Carter...wow what a statement, hahah

 

Well... Carter had some personality, didn't he? I can't quite remember why I hated him so much.

 

He mumbled....a lot!

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Coats really, REALLY wants to make this team!

 

I fully support and endorse this nomination!

 

I'd take him over Cedeno at this point. If we go to an 11-man pitching staff, I can see Coats and Pagan getting those last two spots.

 

I think Cedeno would be the lead candidate if they go with only 11 pitchers. A lot of posters may act like defense doesn't count, but Piniella is pretty big on defense. And he apparently is unhappy with both Theriot and DeRosa at SS. If they carry an extra bench guy, it will likely be a SS, probably Cedeno or else Perez.

Cedeno's defense was bad last year and continues to be terrible through spring training.

 

And yet it's still better than Plesac's broadcasting skills.

[littleburr24]

If I have to listen to much more of Plesac, I'm going to be longing for the days of Joe Carter.

 

Joe Carter...wow what a statement, hahah

 

Well... Carter had some personality, didn't he? I can't quite remember why I hated him so much.

 

Carter is a great guy, but he was absolutely awful in the booth. Painful to listen to.

 

Oh, I have no doubt he's a great guy, buy I really hated him in the booth. I just wish I knew what I hated so much.

[Rob]

As I said, please please please please please learn how to catch, Jake Fox.

 

I'd venture to say his bat could play there now... he just makes Barrett look like Bench at the moment.

[RichHillIsABeast]

Coats really, REALLY wants to make this team!

 

I fully support and endorse this nomination!

 

I'd take him over Cedeno at this point. If we go to an 11-man pitching staff, I can see Coats and Pagan getting those last two spots.

 

I think Cedeno would be the lead candidate if they go with only 11 pitchers. A lot of posters may act like defense doesn't count, but Piniella is pretty big on defense. And he apparently is unhappy with both Theriot and DeRosa at SS. If they carry an extra bench guy, it will likely be a SS, probably Cedeno or else Perez.

Cedeno's defense was bad last year and continues to be terrible through spring training.

 

Someone needs to ride his hiney. It's inexcusable that someone with that much talent stinks it up in the field.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Cedeno is just making it easy for the Cubs to ship him to Iowa around March 28.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

As I said, please please please please please learn how to catch, Jake Fox.

 

I'd venture to say his bat could play there now... he just makes Barrett look like Bench at the moment.

 

No kidding.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I remember meeting Koyie Hill at the Future's Game in 2004. His stock has fallen greatly since then.

[Rob]

I remember meeting Koyie Hill at the Future's Game in 2004. His stock has fallen greatly since then.

 

He played for... Arizona... right?

[RichHillIsABeast]

Hill (for McGee) vs new pitcher (#97)

 

fastball 0-1

fastball 0-2

fastball low, barely misses 1-2

offspeed in the dirt 2-2

fastball just missed low 3-2

up and away

 

WALK

 

Tying run on base, EPatt up to bat.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

As nice as Iowa's pitching will be, can anyone fathom how bad the defense could be with Cedeno at SS, Patterson at 2b, and Fox at C. That's pretty ugly up the middle.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I remember meeting Koyie Hill at the Future's Game in 2004. His stock has fallen greatly since then.

 

He played for... Arizona... right?

 

Dodgers then. But he was traded to Arizona.

[Sammy Sofa]

LET'S GO BUNNY!!!

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I remember meeting Koyie Hill at the Future's Game in 2004. His stock has fallen greatly since then.

 

He played for... Arizona... right?

 

Dodgers, then the DBacks. He was in the Yankees system last season.

[RichHillIsABeast]

EPatt grounds out to 1B, muffed, flip to pitcher. Out at first. Runner to second.

 

 

What a crappy AB. Pitcher isn't throwing strikes and you go after first pitch. :x

[cjbucks]

If I have to listen to much more of Plesac, I'm going to be longing for the days of Joe Carter.

 

Plesac certainly loves the sound of his own voice.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

As nice as Iowa's pitching will be, can anyone fathom how bad the defense could be with Cedeno at SS, Patterson at 2b, and Fox at C. That's pretty ugly up the middle.

 

I expect Soto to the primary catcher at Iowa. And Ronny won't be too bad a defensive shortstop at AAA.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

As nice as Iowa's pitching will be, can anyone fathom how bad the defense could be with Cedeno at SS, Patterson at 2b, and Fox at C. That's pretty ugly up the middle.

 

I expect Soto to the primary catcher at Iowa. And Ronny won't be as bad at AAA.

 

Ah yes, I forgot about Soto. Do you think the Cubs will use Soto and Hill at AAA and send Fox to Tennessee?

[cubweiser03]

colvin swung at garbage.

[RichHillIsABeast]

Colvin

 

ball

swing and miss fastball inside (Colvin and catcher miss it - passed ball)

Runner to third

dribbler back to mound, Colvin out at first

 

I thought colvin was supposed to be a winner. :lol:

 

Royals win 6-5.

 

Dang it.

[Rob]

Our boys were swinging at a lot more pitches today. Anybody know how the final tally for walks compares to yesterday's?