3/24ST Cubs (Miller) @ Giants (Zito) 3:05 CT CSN Chicago

[Fred Hornkohl]

Theriot tripled to center field

[98navigator]

Well it looks like Miller has it locked up.

 

For now...

 

I understand your hesitance towards Miller, but who is the better option?

 

I don't think a case can be made for Prior right now, or even Guzman.

 

Obviously, Miller is the best option right now for a lot of reasons. I still think that, before long, Mark Prior is going to reestablish himself and pitch in the rotation. So, if Miller pitches well he will net a nice prize in a trade. If not, the next likely candidate is Angel Guzman. I could be wrong, but I find it hard to believe that Wade Miller is going to resurrect his career this late.

 

Between the two, I find it really hard to root for Miller long term over Prior because of ability and age.

 

I'd take a healthy Prior over Miller too, obviously.

 

I just don't get your angst about it right now. When Prior shows he can be effective, then there will be an issue. Until then it is Miller's spot.

 

I just want him to pitch well. Period. This is his best start of the Spring by far! Hopefully, it translates into real games because winning is the bottom line.

[Sammy Sofa]

The Riot with a standing triple!

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Gotta love the Riot!

[Bruno7481]

Nice job Lee.

[Sammy Sofa]

Towering sac fly for DLee!

 

The tandem of Lee and Theriot has REALLY looked awesome this spring. I'm gonna be very happy if we're always seeing Murton, Theriot or DeRosa in that #2 spot.

Edited March 24, 2007 by Sammy Sofa

[Fred Hornkohl]

Lee flied out to deep left center field , Theriot scored

[cubweiser03]

holy smokes a stand up triple in LCF

[98navigator]

Kerry Wood update

[Fred Hornkohl]

Ramirez walked

[Sammy Sofa]

Kerry Wood update

 

Good stuff. Hendry is talking about him right now and how the Cubs want him to be healthy for the long haul.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Hendry sounds really confident in the pitching staff.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Pagan pinch running for Ramirez

[Fred Hornkohl]

DeRosa singled to left field , Pagan to third

[Sammy Sofa]

DeRosa singled to left field , Pagan to second

 

Made it to 3rd. Hit & run?

[David]

So how did Miller's STUFF look? Has he been getting lucky (i.e. giving up baserunners and then getting DPs, working into deep counts and then getting bailed out, etc.), or has his stuff actually looked good?

[Fred Hornkohl]

TOP OF THE SIXTH INNING

 

Theriot tripled to center field

Lee flied out to deep left center field , Theriot scored

Ramirez walked

Pagan pinch running for Ramirez

DeRosa singled to left field , Pagan to third

Floyd grounded into a DP, 6-4-3, DeRosa out at second

 

1 runs 2 hits 0 errors 1 men left on base

 

                1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9              R  H  E
CUBS            0 1 0 0 0 1                    2  5  0
San Francisco   0 0 0 0 0                      0  3  0

 

 

Home runs:

CUBS: Ramirez

San Francisco:

 

CUBS           IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Miller        5.0  3  0  0  0  5  0   0

 

San Francisco  IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Zito          4.0  2  1  1  1  0  1   0
Cortes        2.0  3  1  0  1  1  0   0

[Bruno7481]

So how did Miller's STUFF look? Has he been getting lucky (i.e. giving up baserunners and then getting DPs, working into deep counts and then getting bailed out, etc.), or has his stuff actually looked good?

 

Its looked very good.

 

Lots of strikes, keeping the ball down, good changeup.

[CUBZ99]

So how did Miller's STUFF look? Has he been getting lucky (i.e. giving up baserunners and then getting DPs, working into deep counts and then getting bailed out, etc.), or has his stuff actually looked good?

 

He has been changing speeds well, throwing a good curve and getting some strange swings. He is doing a nice job with his limited velocity.

Edited March 24, 2007 by CUBZ99

[Fred Hornkohl]

Guzman in to pitch for the CUBS

[Sammy Sofa]

So how did Miller's STUFF look? Has he been getting lucky (i.e. giving up baserunners and then getting DPs, working into deep counts and then getting bailed out, etc.), or has his stuff actually looked good?

 

Very good. Lot of control. No walks, only 3 bloop singles into RF. Not many deep or full counts at all.

[Bruno7481]

He was out??? hmmmm

[E.J.]

Nice relay to get Sweeny at third base.

[Sammy Sofa]

AAAAAAAH-HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAH!!! Soraino throws out Sweeney trying for a triple. Nice tag by Perez!

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I think he was safe.... :whistle: