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3/22ST Cubs (Prior) @ Padres (Maddux) 3:05CT CSN & XM180

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This game will also be broadcast on XPRS (107.5FM) in San Diego.

 

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

Mark Prior

 

vs.

 

http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/images/2007/03/02/ew9vH6do.jpg

Greg Maddux

 

Also scheduled to pitch for the Cubs:

 

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

Rich Hill

 

Should be an interesting game! Go Cubs!

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This is what I was thinking yesterday...

 

Kerry Wood, sidelined since March 11 with a strained right triceps muscle, had been originally scheduled to pitch as well on Thursday, but he's now been switched to Friday, when the Cubs will play host to the Giants.

 

There's nothing physically wrong with Wood -- the Cubs just don't think there are enough innings on Thursday for the three pitchers.

 

"We've got Prior going, and we need Hill to stretch out four, five innings," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said on Wednesday. "I don't know how long Prior is going to go, but assuming he goes three, four innings, then Hill will finish the ballgame."

 

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This is what I was thinking yesterday...

 

Kerry Wood, sidelined since March 11 with a strained right triceps muscle, had been originally scheduled to pitch as well on Thursday, but he's now been switched to Friday, when the Cubs will play host to the Giants.

 

There's nothing physically wrong with Wood -- the Cubs just don't think there are enough innings on Thursday for the three pitchers.

 

"We've got Prior going, and we need Hill to stretch out four, five innings," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said on Wednesday. "I don't know how long Prior is going to go, but assuming he goes three, four innings, then Hill will finish the ballgame."

 

Cubs.com

 

The first post has been edited to reflect that. Thanks!

Omar Chicago Cubs

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I love this match-up. My most favorite player of all time (Greg Maddux) and my favorite current Cub.. Prior..

 

Noteworthy Match-ups (Chicago Cubs) Vs. Greg Maddux

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9848/madduxvcubsog7.jpg

 

This is the third time Maddux has been scheduled to face the Cubs this spring, right? He only pitched in 2 of them.

 

Noteworthy Match-ups (San Diego Padres) Vs. Mark Prior

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/4161/priorvspadresgl2.jpg

 

And the other probable...

 

Noteworthy Match-ups (San Diego Padres) Vs. Rich Hill

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/6954/hillvspadrescw2.jpg

 

HERE'S TO A GREAT DAY FOR MARK PRIOR AND A CUBS WIN!

Omar Chicago Cubs

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I know it's only spring training, but I swear we've now faced and/or were scheduled to face Maddux at least two or three times.

 

Yeah... 3rd time scheduled. Couldnt make the second one though..

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98navigator Myrtle Beach Pelicans

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I know it's only spring training, but I swear we've now faced and/or were scheduled to face Maddux at least two or three times.

 

You're right. The Cubs faced him earlier in ST and he, reportedly, suffered an abdominal strain during that game. He missed his next start and avoided another start against the Cubs to play in a MiL game (the Cubs knocked around Tim Stauffeur instead). This should have been the 3rd meeting.

C.C. Chicago Cubs

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Comeon mark, we're going for one....strikeout

 

I want to see make just let'er rip and go after it. Get that killer confidence back.

gflore34 Myrtle Beach Pelicans

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Is unreasonable to expect an increase in velocity and movement from Prior today? Or is it still too early?

 

Nothing against Prior or Wood but, I find it quite refreshing that the success or failure of the Cubs no longer hinges on performance of Prior and Wood.

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Is unreasonable to expect an increase in velocity and movement from Prior today? Or is it still too early?

 

Nothing against Prior or Wood but, I find it quite refreshing that the success or failure of the Cubs no longer hinges on performance of Prior and Wood.

 

His velocity has increased every start up to this point. I could see him hitting the 90's a few more times than he did last time.

 

I'm more concerned with his command.

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I'm actually kind of glad I won't be able to watch this one. The chances that Prior will be shelled are pretty large, and I don't need to see that again. Hopefully he improves his command and velocity a little more and make some progress towards his comeback, even if he sucks today.
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I am staying in Peoria about 1/2 mile from the park...there is scattered rain in the forecast and a bit cool. Bruce can probably give you a better weather report but there might be a chance for delays/cancelations for this one.
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I am staying in Peoria about 1/2 mile from the park...there is scattered rain in the forecast and a bit cool. Bruce can probably give you a better weather report but there might be a chance for delays/cancelations for this one.

 

http://image.weather.com/web/radar/us_phx_closeradar_plus_usen.jpg

 

http://image.weather.com/web/radar/us_phx_ultraradar_plus_usen.jpg

 

Looks like the showers are over and you're good to go in the Mesa area.

 

Where are you staying in Peoria? Last year, I stayed in Mesa.

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