3/26ST Cubs (Marquis) @ Angels (Saunders) 3:05 CSN / XM183

[C.C.]

ok, now we're back. highlights from yesterday- derosa flashing teh leather at 3b.

 

He played a mean 3B yesterday...

[RichHillIsABeast]

Woo hoo! Plesac's there today.

 

:(

[Ding Dong Johnson]

That Theriot kid must suck if he's batting behind Blanco.

 

Plesac must have a gag on. No words yet.

[98navigator]

Cubs leading the CL in starters ERA :shock:

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Cubs leading the CL in starters ERA :shock:

 

Sure, at just under 5.

[JonnyRed]

Anyone else not able to find the game on XM? I thought it was going to be on 183?

[98navigator]

Cubs leading the CL in starters ERA :shock:

 

Sure, at just under 5.

 

Yes, but the CL is very offense oriented

[Rob]

Why the heck is Jones batting second?

 

Correction: Why the heck was Jones batting second? He grounded out weakly to second while I was typing that... as expected.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Cubs leading the CL in starters ERA :shock:

 

Sure, at just under 5.

 

Yes, but the CL is very offense oriented

 

I understand, but it's still not something to brag about.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Why the heck is Jones batting second?

 

Correction: Why the heck was Jones batting second? He grounded out weakly to second while I was typing that... as expected.

 

especially vs a lefty

[RichHillIsABeast]

Come on Lee, hustle.

[Rob]

Anyone else not able to find the game on XM? I thought it was going to be on 183?

 

It's not showing on the schedule.

 

http://www.xmradio.com/schedule/sport/get_mlb_schedule.jsp

[Danny82]

Cubs leading the CL in starters ERA :shock:

 

Sure, at just under 5.

 

Yes, but the CL is very offense oriented

 

I understand, but it's still not something to brag about.

 

Why not? If the Cubs are doing something better than every single one of their peer group, they deserve some credit.

 

What is more important? The actual number of the statistic itself or how that statistic compares to the rest of their peer group?

Edited March 26, 2007 by Danny82

[cheapseats]

Why the heck is Jones batting second?

 

Correction: Why the heck was Jones batting second? He grounded out weakly to second while I was typing that... as expected.

 

Dusty's back.

[98navigator]

Cubs leading the CL in starters ERA :shock:

 

Sure, at just under 5.

 

Yes, but the CL is very offense oriented

 

I understand, but it's still not something to brag about.

 

They have been the best; It's hard not to take some positive out of it. It's surprising when you consider how well the Angels have pitched against the Cubs... More than anything, I think it shows that Cubs starters are keeping the ball on the ground, more often than not. It is really easy to give up a lot of homeruns in AZ. Limiting the walks helps as well.

Edited March 26, 2007 by 98navigator

[radarluv1]

wow, matthews is putting up .229 BA in ST

[JonnyRed]

wow, matthews is putting up .229 BA in ST

 

That's what happens when you're off the juice :wink:

[98navigator]

Ronny made the team!

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Cubs leading the CL in starters ERA :shock:

 

Sure, at just under 5.

 

Yes, but the CL is very offense oriented

 

I understand, but it's still not something to brag about.

 

Why not? If the Cubs are doing something better than every single one of their peer group, they deserve some credit.

 

What is more important? The actual number of the statistic itself or how that statistic compares to the rest of their peer group?

 

When it comes to the frequency with which they're giving up runs, I would lean toward the number itself. I don't put a lot of stock in ST numbers, but just because everyone else is not good doesn't mean you should be satisfied with being not quite as bad.

[RichHillIsABeast]

Ronny has made the team! 8-)

[Bruno7481]

First chance to see Marquis this year, curious to see if he looks any different.

 

Seems to be doing a good job of keeping the ball down so far.

[justlikethecubs]

is anything happening in the game?

[Bruno7481]

No offense, but why is everyone rejoicing that Cedeno made the team?

[Danny82]

Cubs leading the CL in starters ERA :shock:

 

Sure, at just under 5.

 

Yes, but the CL is very offense oriented

 

I understand, but it's still not something to brag about.

 

Why not? If the Cubs are doing something better than every single one of their peer group, they deserve some credit.

 

What is more important? The actual number of the statistic itself or how that statistic compares to the rest of their peer group?

 

When it comes to the frequency with which they're giving up runs, I would lean toward the number itself. I don't put a lot of stock in ST numbers, but just because everyone else is not good doesn't mean you should be satisfied with being not quite as bad.

But how do you know it speaks to a team pitching "badly" rather than how ideal the hitting conditions have been this spring? Or are at these spring parks normally anyway?

[Bruno7481]

bomb