4/19 Cubs (Hill) @ Braves (Redman), 6:35, WGN & XM-184

[Flames24Rulz]

Lineups:

 

Cubs

Theriot-2B

DeRosa-RF

Lee-1B

Ramirez-3B

Barrett-C

Murton-LF

Cedeno-SS

Pie-CF

Hill-P

 

Braves

Johnson-2B

Renteria-SS

Chipper-3B

Andruw-CF

Francoeur-RF

Diaz-LF

Wilson-1B

Pena-C

Redman-P

 

No Jones is nice.

[Soriano12]

Lineups:

 

Cubs

Theriot-2B

DeRosa-RF

Lee-1B

Ramirez-3B

Barrett-C

Murton-LF

Cedeno-SS

Pie-CF

Hill-P

 

 

No Jones is nice.

 

I was close..well not really...n/m

Edited April 19, 2007 by Soriano12

[otis89]

Nice to see Jones out of there.

[CubmanPi]

Any idea when Soriano will be healthy enough to play?

Maybe by Friday I've read but who knows.

I have absolutely no reason to say this other than I've been a Cubs fan my whole life, but I'd be shocked if he was back that soon.

[CubColtPacer]

This is interesting. This is the second time the Cubs have faced a left-hander. This time though they put DeRosa in RF instead of Theriot, which they told DeRosa they weren't going to do. It probably is the best defensive alignment though.

 

Also, very interesting that 2 of the 3 starts that Cedeno has at SS are against LHP.

[Flames24Rulz]

Also, very interesting that 2 of the 3 starts that Cedeno has at SS are against LHP.

 

I'm really hoping that he can prove me wrong and have a decent night at the plate tonight.

[CubColtPacer]

Also, very interesting that 2 of the 3 starts that Cedeno has at SS are against LHP.

 

I'm really hoping that he can prove me wrong and have a decent night at the plate tonight.

 

I would agree-I don't care which SS steps up right now at all, I just hope 1 of them will and become somewhat decent offensively.

[YearofDaCubs]

Any idea when Soriano will be healthy enough to play?

Maybe by Friday I've read but who knows.

I have absolutely no reason to say this other than I've been a Cubs fan my whole life, but I'd be shocked if he was back that soon.

Per Rotoworld from Sun-Times:

 

Alfonso Soriano (hamstring) took batting practice prior to Tuesday's game and said he might return to the lineup on Friday.

Soriano, who also jogged in the outfield on Tuesday, says his hamstring feels like it did in 2005 when he missed less than a week.

[CubmanPi]

Any idea when Soriano will be healthy enough to play?

Maybe by Friday I've read but who knows.

I have absolutely no reason to say this other than I've been a Cubs fan my whole life, but I'd be shocked if he was back that soon.

Per Rotoworld from Sun-Times:

 

Alfonso Soriano (hamstring) took batting practice prior to Tuesday's game and said he might return to the lineup on Friday.

Soriano, who also jogged in the outfield on Tuesday, says his hamstring feels like it did in 2005 when he missed less than a week.

Sweet. I look forward to being shocked.

[killthegoat06]

Why Cedeno? Why not Blanco?

[CubmanPi]

Why Cedeno? Why not Blanco?

My grandma isn't busy this afternoon, I'm sure she'd be able to swing by and play short for a few innings too.

 

Also, why is he hitting in FRONT of Pie???

[killthegoat06]

Why Cedeno? Why not Blanco?

My grandma isn't busy this afternoon, I'm sure she'd be able to swing by and play short for a few innings too.

 

Also, why is he hitting in FRONT of Pie???

 

I didn't mean Blanco for SS. I meant Blanco instead of Barrett, given his splits against Redman

[CubColtPacer]

Why Cedeno? Why not Blanco?

My grandma isn't busy this afternoon, I'm sure she'd be able to swing by and play short for a few innings too.

 

Also, why is he hitting in FRONT of Pie???

 

Pie had a 649 OPS against LHP in the minor leagues last year. There at least probably isn't that much difference right now between Cedeno and Pie when batting against LHP.

 

As far as Cedeno at all, they seem to think that when a LHP takes the mound is a good day to rest Izturis. As for Blanco, 20 AB's against a pitcher is simply not enough to rest Barrett when Blanco just started on Tuesday.

[CubmanPi]

Why Cedeno? Why not Blanco?

My grandma isn't busy this afternoon, I'm sure she'd be able to swing by and play short for a few innings too.

 

Also, why is he hitting in FRONT of Pie???

 

Pie had a 649 OPS against LHP in the minor leagues last year. There at least probably isn't that much difference right now between Cedeno and Pie when batting against LHP.

 

As far as Cedeno at all, they seem to think that when a LHP takes the mound is a good day to rest Izturis. As for Blanco, 20 AB's against a pitcher is simply not enough to rest Barrett when Blanco just started on Tuesday.

If he's going by matchups, then that makes KTG06's question of why not Blanco an even better question.

[Shilzzz]

cubs will lose 3-1, in agonizing fashion.

 

rich hill will walk only one, but hang a curve to the next hitter, who goes deep, giving up 2 runs in 7 innings, also striking out 11.

howry, in the eighth, will give up back to back doubles to the jones'

 

the cubs will score when lee doubles home pie.

[killthegoat06]

Why Cedeno? Why not Blanco?

My grandma isn't busy this afternoon, I'm sure she'd be able to swing by and play short for a few innings too.

 

Also, why is he hitting in FRONT of Pie???

 

Pie had a 649 OPS against LHP in the minor leagues last year. There at least probably isn't that much difference right now between Cedeno and Pie when batting against LHP.

 

As far as Cedeno at all, they seem to think that when a LHP takes the mound is a good day to rest Izturis. As for Blanco, 20 AB's against a pitcher is simply not enough to rest Barrett when Blanco just started on Tuesday.

 

Is Cedeno the only other option at SS?

[otis89]

cubs will lose 3-1, in agonizing fashion.

 

rich hill will walk only one, but hang a curve to the next hitter, who goes deep, giving up 2 runs in 7 innings, also striking out 11.

howry, in the eighth, will give up back to back doubles to the jones'

 

the cubs will score when lee doubles home pie.

 

Which one of Hill, Theriot or DeRosa won't score on that double? At least one of them has to be on for that to happen.

[98navigator]

Lou just said on the pregame show that Soriano should be ready by Monday or Tuesday (according to the trainers).

[CubColtPacer]

Why Cedeno? Why not Blanco?

My grandma isn't busy this afternoon, I'm sure she'd be able to swing by and play short for a few innings too.

 

Also, why is he hitting in FRONT of Pie???

 

Pie had a 649 OPS against LHP in the minor leagues last year. There at least probably isn't that much difference right now between Cedeno and Pie when batting against LHP.

 

As far as Cedeno at all, they seem to think that when a LHP takes the mound is a good day to rest Izturis. As for Blanco, 20 AB's against a pitcher is simply not enough to rest Barrett when Blanco just started on Tuesday.

 

Is Cedeno the only other option at SS?

 

Apparently yes. They are the only two to get any time there during the regular season, and there are no signs of that changing at the moment.

[abuck1220]

Why not Blanco?

 

because he's terrible?

[Coach C]

Dear Cobs,

 

Win today.

[killthegoat06]

Why not Blanco?

 

because he's terrible?

 

Look at his splits against Redman.

[98navigator]

Come on Rich, we need a well pitched game!

[abuck1220]

Why not Blanco?

 

because he's terrible?

 

Look at his splits against Redman.

 

look at me not caring about 20 ab's.

[killthegoat06]

Lets 's go Rich. 8 innings!