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

[ToupeeOnFire]

I can't believe these Royal announcers. They spent the entire first half of the inning criticizing the Soriano signing. Among other things, he's not clutch, he's not a clubhouse leader, he doesn't have enough RBIs relative to home runs, he strikes out too much for a lead-off hitter (I've never understood this logic), and he has a poor BA with 2 outs with RISP.

 

It's not enough to simply state that his production doesn't justify his contract. They actually concede that he puts up great numbers, he's a 40/40 guy by golly! No, their big critique is that, while he has the numbers, he's not "impactful" enough. Apparently "impact" being measured by clutch+leadership+RBI-HR.

 

Now they are talking Bartman. Kill me.

[RichHillIsABeast]

You can do the pbp, smartass.

 

Attack the post and not the poster, please.

 

:roll:

[David]

You can do the pbp, smartass.

 

Attack the post and not the poster, please.

 

looool

[RichHillIsABeast]

Dang. Weak broken bat basehit. Unlucky. Lilly almost got out of this inning unscathed.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

It was obviously meant as a joke, let's drop it, folks.

[RichHillIsABeast]

Very nice play by Theriot at 3B to retire the side.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I can't believe these Royal announcers. They spent the entire first half of the inning criticizing the Soriano signing. Among other things, he's not clutch, he's not a clubhouse leader, he doesn't have enough RBIs relative to home runs, he strikes out too much for a lead-off hitter (I've never understood this logic), and he has a poor BA with 2 outs with RISP.

 

It's not enough to simply state that his production doesn't justify his contract. They actually concede that he puts up great numbers, he's a 40/40 guy by golly! No, their big critique is that, while he has the numbers, he's not "impactful" enough. Apparently "impact" being measured by clutch+leadership+RBI-HR.

 

Now they are talking Bartman. Kill me.

 

Dude, Meche was a much sounder signing. :roll:

[RichHillIsABeast]

It was obviously meant as a joke, let's drop it, folks.

 

Yup, obviously.

[JWCUB]

Can someone do pbp please?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Lilly racking up some pitches, but looking fairly sharp today.

[Jon]

According to Lou, Hill has his rotation spot locked up and Theriot has his spot on the roster, as well.

[ToupeeOnFire]

I can't believe these Royal announcers. They spent the entire first half of the inning criticizing the Soriano signing. Among other things, he's not clutch, he's not a clubhouse leader, he doesn't have enough RBIs relative to home runs, he strikes out too much for a lead-off hitter (I've never understood this logic), and he has a poor BA with 2 outs with RISP.

 

It's not enough to simply state that his production doesn't justify his contract. They actually concede that he puts up great numbers, he's a 40/40 guy by golly! No, their big critique is that, while he has the numbers, he's not "impactful" enough. Apparently "impact" being measured by clutch+leadership+RBI-HR.

 

Now they are talking Bartman. Kill me.

 

Dude, Meche was a much sounder signing. :roll:

It would have been nice to follow that last half inning, but the announcers spent practically the entire time talking about Bartman. I kid you not.

[Jon]

Good AB by Pie to draw the non-walk on the 3-1 pitch.

 

Second ball 4 is actually a walk.

Edited March 10, 2007 by Jon

[PrimeTime]

Pie takes the Walk..Nice AB

[RichHillIsABeast]

Pie vs. de la rosa

 

ball 1-0

ball 2-0

ball low 3-0

fastball inside corner 3-1

outside corner 3-2

fouled into the plate 3-2

fastball way high

 

Walk

 

Pie on 1st, no outs, Theriot up.

[wekse]

Good AB by Pie to draw the non-walk on the 3-1 pitch.

 

no doubt....how bad is this ump? the answer is VERY BAD.

 

 

now he draws the walk.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

According to Sullivan, Lou wants to narrow the 5th starter's race down to 2 pitchers by the 20th.

 

Big outing by Prior today.

[PrimeTime]

Line shot up the middle for Theriot..This guy is a stud

[RichHillIsABeast]

Theriot vs de la rosa

 

offspeed outside corner 0-1

basehit lined over second base

 

Pie stops at 2nd.

 

Pie at 2B, Theriot at 1B, 0 outs

[wekse]

the riot is pretty damn good, i like him a lot.

[A New Era]

the riot is pretty damn good, i like him a lot.

 

Me too. Mm heh heh.

[RichHillIsABeast]

De Rosa vs. de la Rosa

 

high chopper to 3B.

 

DeRosa is out at 1B easily, runners advance to 2B and 3B.

 

1 out.

[Sarcastic]

According to Sullivan, Lou wants to narrow the 5th starter's race down to 2 pitchers by the 20th.

 

Big outing by Prior today.

 

It isn't that big. I think if he stays healthy the race is Prior vs. Prior alternative.

[elinas]

JJ strikes out

[PrimeTime]

Jones chases a outside pitch and K's