5/1 Cubs (Lilly) at Pitt (Armas) resumes 5/2 at 11:30 am CT

[98navigator]

Jacque IBB

 

Demp on deck

[jersey cubs fan]

I hope they don't score too much here, they need to learn how to win 1-run games.

 

Shoot.

 

They're never going to learn.

[Post Count Padder]

Barrett out, Lee to 2nd

[RichHillIsABeast]

R E S P E C T

[Justin]

Gameday has Sori with 2 HRs... that's wrong correct? I'm not losing my mind?

It also has Jones with 2, and Floyd with 3. It's wrong :?

[Andy]

Gameday has Sori with 2 HRs... that's wrong correct? I'm not losing my mind?

Don't pay any attention to Gameday, that and Sportsline seem to be smoking crack lately.

[Post Count Padder]

Jones being intentionally walked

[RichHillIsABeast]

Crush one, Demp.

[jersey cubs fan]

R E S P E C T

 

Or, the closer is due up next.

[IWU_CUBS_FAN]

dempster you bum...drive in some runs! :lol:

[Post Count Padder]

Nice try Demp

[98navigator]

Is Dempster really in now? You're pretty much going to burn him up for today if you ask him to get 4 outs right now.

 

Is there really a significant difference between asking him to get three outs or four?

 

Magic 8-ball says not likely.

 

Actually yes.

 

Dempster had to warm up to pitch this inning. He threw 5 pitches. He will warm up again next inning, then throw how ever many pitches. Considering that the vast majority of the time Dempster will warm up and throw one time a day. I don't see him being expected to come back 3-4 hours from now and pitching again.

 

You'll have to forgive me if I disagree that it will make a difference.

 

 

It probably makes some difference but a manager can only worry about one game at a time. We have to win this before thinking about the second game... There are other guys in the 'pen (namely Wuertz) who can close if needed.

[Allroy]

Let's get this one done quickly. No walks Demp.

[brinoch]

Is Dempster really in now? You're pretty much going to burn him up for today if you ask him to get 4 outs right now.

 

Is there really a significant difference between asking him to get three outs or four?

 

Magic 8-ball says not likely.

 

Actually yes.

 

Dempster had to warm up to pitch this inning. He threw 5 pitches. He will warm up again next inning, then throw how ever many pitches. Considering that the vast majority of the time Dempster will warm up and throw one time a day. I don't see him being expected to come back 3-4 hours from now and pitching again.

 

You'll have to forgive me if I disagree that it will make a difference.

 

I think it'll make a difference, and Dempster will likely be unavailable for the second game. But I think trying to lock down the first game is more important than perhaps needing Dempster for the second game. Wuertz is available, and he's more than capable.

[Post Count Padder]

Alright guys, let's close this one out.

[cheapseats]

Don't pay any attention to Gameday, that and Sportsline seem to be smoking crack lately.

 

Together?

[Rob]

http://www.fangraphs.com/lgraphs/270501123_Cubs_Pirates_6208457_lbig.png

 

Interesting win expectancy graph for the game.

[ToupeeOnFire]

Did brenly just say "He's in heat right now"?

I hope DLee is careful.

 

http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/phd/PHD427/92041.jpg

[weis21]

so we think that just dempster will not be available for game 2 or is howry probably done as well? i assume that ohman could face another lefty if needed.

[Danny82]

Is Dempster really in now? You're pretty much going to burn him up for today if you ask him to get 4 outs right now.

 

Is there really a significant difference between asking him to get three outs or four?

 

Magic 8-ball says not likely.

 

Actually yes.

 

Dempster had to warm up to pitch this inning. He threw 5 pitches. He will warm up again next inning, then throw how ever many pitches. Considering that the vast majority of the time Dempster will warm up and throw one time a day. I don't see him being expected to come back 3-4 hours from now and pitching again.

 

You'll have to forgive me if I disagree that it will make a difference.

 

I think it'll make a difference, and Dempster will likely be unavailable for the second game. But I think trying to lock down the first game is more important than perhaps needing Dempster for the second game. Wuertz is available, and he's more than capable.

But, what is "it"? If he is unavailable later, I think it's because he closed out the first game and Lou doesn't want him pitching more than once in a day. I don't think it makes one bit of difference whether he went 1.0 or 1.3 to get the save. That's just silly, IMHO.

[rawaction]

Is Dempster really in now? You're pretty much going to burn him up for today if you ask him to get 4 outs right now.

 

Is there really a significant difference between asking him to get three outs or four?

 

Magic 8-ball says not likely.

 

Actually yes.

 

Dempster had to warm up to pitch this inning. He threw 5 pitches. He will warm up again next inning, then throw how ever many pitches. Considering that the vast majority of the time Dempster will warm up and throw one time a day. I don't see him being expected to come back 3-4 hours from now and pitching again.

 

You'll have to forgive me if I disagree that it will make a difference.

 

I think it'll make a difference, and Dempster will likely be unavailable for the second game. But I think trying to lock down the first game is more important than perhaps needing Dempster for the second game. Wuertz is available, and he's more than capable.

But, what is "it"? If he is unavailable later, I think it's because he closed out the first game and Lou doesn't want him pitching more than once in a day. I don't think it makes one bit of difference whether he went 1.0 or 1.3 to get the save. That's just silly, IMHO.

 

I don't think it makes any difference unless he throws a ton of pitches here in the 9th.

[98navigator]

McClouth PH'ing walks

 

come on Demp!!

[RichHillIsABeast]

crap

[Post Count Padder]

Why can't our batters work counts and at bats like McLouth is doing now?

[weis21]

10 pitch walk :shock: :(