3/21ST Cubs (Marquis) vs. Rangers (Wright) 3:05 CSN Chicago

[otis89]

Jason Marquis

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/images/2007/03/02/gQ7y94ap.jpg

 

vs.

 

Jamey Wright

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/images/2007/03/02/5dIuFMrm.jpg

 

Sosa will be playing, and Lee is supposed to be in the starting lineup for the Cubs.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Is it just me or does it seem like Jamey Wright is about 48 years old?

[Omar]

Match-ups (Texas Rangers) Vs. Jason Marquis

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/6113/marquisvsrangersrb5.jpg

 

Match-ups (Chicago Cubs) Vs. Jamey Wright

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/7501/wrightvscubslm3.jpg

 

LETS STAY ABOVE .500!! GO CUBS!

[A New Era]

I want most of the regulars in this game. I LOVE watching ST games. But it's cooler when the everyday line-up is locked-in. .

[CubsWin]

Some things never change. Sammy Sosa is arriving at HoHoKam for the first time this season on March 21st. That's about the same time he would arrive there when he played for the Cubs. :wink:

[weis21]

luckily marquis is pitching he's our best matchup at the plate(3 for 7) 8-)

[CubinNY]

luckily marquis is pitching he's our best matchup at the plate(3 for 7) 8-)

 

Marquis has been very lucky this spring too.

[CubColtPacer]

luckily marquis is pitching he's our best matchup at the plate(3 for 7) 8-)

 

Marquis has been very lucky this spring too.

 

Maybe a little bit, but he has done all the things he needs to in order to be successful so far this spring (I won't make any predictions for today's game). He has kept the walk totals low (2 in 9.0 IP). He has kept the ball in the ballpark (0 HR). He has kept the ball on the ground (16 GO/5 FO). Because of the ground balls, he has limited the number of XBH (1 off him so far) and also gotten a couple of DP. It's no wonder then that even with a high WHIP that he could keep the runs down. Now, obviously he has had a little bit of luck-he's not going to keep that 2 ERA because he won't be able to limit all the XBH-but if the others stay on a similar road and he keeps pitching well, he will be pretty good. The question then becomes if he can keep pitching well, and I guess today is the first step in answering that.

[Bruce Miles]

Cubs lineup

 

Theriot, 2B

Jones, CF

Lee, 1B

Floyd, LF

Murton, RF

Cedeno, SS

Perez, 3B

Blanco, C

Marquis, P

[Sammy Sofa]

Cubs lineup

 

Theriot, 2B

Jones, CF

Lee, 1B

Floyd, LF

Murton, RF

Cedeno, SS

Perez, 3B

Blanco, C

Marquis, P

 

Woof, it's pure death after Murton. Thank God for Marquis.

[goonys evil twin]

Cubs lineup

 

Theriot, 2B

Jones, CF

Lee, 1B

Floyd, LF

Murton, RF

Cedeno, SS

Perez, 3B

Blanco, C

Marquis, P

 

Is it me or has Jones's time in CF increased since Soriano was more or less named the CF starter? I like to see Murton get some time in RF.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Cubs lineup

 

Theriot, 2B

Jones, CF

Lee, 1B

Floyd, LF

Murton, RF

Cedeno, SS

Perez, 3B

Blanco, C

Marquis, P

 

Murton in RF?!!? :shock:

[Bruce Miles]

My take is they're seeing if Murton can play right if they trade Jacque.

[CoolHandLuke]

It scares me to see the name Perez in the lineup.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

My take is they're seeing if Murton can play right if they trade Jacque.

 

I was thinking somewhat along the same lines.

 

What would they try to get in exchange for Jones?

[Sammy Sofa]

Cubs lineup

 

Theriot, 2B

Jones, CF

Lee, 1B

Floyd, LF

Murton, RF

Cedeno, SS

Perez, 3B

Blanco, C

Marquis, P

 

Murton in RF?!!? :shock:

 

I like it. Murt's already impressive value for this team goes waaaaaaaaay up if he can show that he can handle RF at least not disasterously.

[98navigator]

Cubs lineup

 

Theriot, 2B

Jones, CF

Lee, 1B

Floyd, LF

Murton, RF

Cedeno, SS

Perez, 3B

Blanco, C

Marquis, P

 

Wow, I guess the Cubs are still shopping Jones.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If Murton can handle RF, I can start up a couple more trade for Dunn threads. :D

[cheapseats]

Cubs lineup

 

Theriot, 2B

Jones, CF

Lee, 1B

Floyd, LF

Murton, RF

Cedeno, SS

Perez, 3B

Blanco, C

Marquis, P

 

Wow, I guess the Cubs are still shopping Jones.

 

Even if Jones ends up going nowhere, I like the idea of Murton and Floyd being able to play at the same time.

[98navigator]

Cubs lineup

 

Theriot, 2B

Jones, CF

Lee, 1B

Floyd, LF

Murton, RF

Cedeno, SS

Perez, 3B

Blanco, C

Marquis, P

 

Wow, I guess the Cubs are still shopping Jones.

 

Even if Jones ends up going nowhere, I like the idea of Murton and Floyd being able to play at the same time.

 

It definitely gives the team more flexibility and if it works out well, it probably eliminates the need for Angel Pagan as a backup (in addition to making the trading of Jones easier)

[A New Era]

If Murton can handle RF, I can start up a couple more trade for Dunn threads. :D

 

Why? Or we could just start "Start Soriano in LF, Murton in RF, Jones and then Pie in CF" threads. .

[BRASKYS SCOTCH]

Would they have to package a reliever with Jones to getch a decent return? Last I heard a team could have Jones from the Cubs for a "good game" and pat on the tookus.

[UMFan83]

I'm off to the game in a few minutes. Bruce can you get me a press pass? ;).

 

Wish I got the 'A' lineup today instead of the partial A lineup, but I'll be going to the game tomorrow too with Prior pitching so oh well.

[RichHillIsABeast]

I'm off to the game in a few minutes. Bruce can you get me a press pass? ;).

 

Wish I got the 'A' lineup today instead of the partial A lineup, but I'll be going to the game tomorrow too with Prior pitching so oh well.

 

You lucky dog. 8-)

[CubColtPacer]

Cubs lineup

 

Theriot, 2B

Jones, CF

Lee, 1B

Floyd, LF

Murton, RF

Cedeno, SS

Perez, 3B

Blanco, C

Marquis, P

 

Is it me or has Jones's time in CF increased since Soriano was more or less named the CF starter? I like to see Murton get some time in RF.

 

Yeah, Jones's time has increased there. They wanted to get as many innings as possible in with Soriano to see if he could handle playing CF, and now they appear to be doing the same thing with Jones to see if he can back up Soriano there, thus eliminating the need for another player on the roster who needs to play CF.