5/2 Cubs (Marquis) @ Pirates (Snell) - CSN/720

[moorecg]

Did Barrett really just swing at the first pitch there after 4 walks and a HBP? really?

[soccer10k]

And then they swing at the first pitch.

[TruffleShuffle]

DID BARRETT JUST SWING AT THE FIRST PITCH AFTER THE PITCHER WALKED 5 STRAIGHT!!!!

 

no.

[CDBears1259]

Where did Floyd get hit?

[Garwilly]

I ABSOLUTELY HATE THAT BARRETT SWINGS AT THE FIRST PITCH AFTER WALKS!

 

 

Would it have a been a strike?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

DID BARRETT JUST SWING AT THE FIRST PITCH AFTER THE PITCHER WALKED 5 STRAIGHT!!!!

 

And according to Gameday it was a pretty good pitch to hit. When the bases are loaded(especially after a pitcher just forced someone in), looking for the first pitch is a very common and sound approach.

[cheapseats]

Where did Floyd get hit?

 

Leg.

 

In fairness to Snell, Floyd is a big target.

[IWU_CUBS_FAN]

Where did Floyd get hit?

either the side of the knee or just above it...man that parrot reaction will never get old

[Allroy]

This team looks bipolar right now.

[Yeti]

I ABSOLUTELY HATE THAT BARRETT SWINGS AT THE FIRST PITCH AFTER WALKS!

 

 

Would it have a been a strike?

according to gameday it was a meatball

[cubweiser03]

Where did Floyd get hit?

 

Outside just above his knee. looks like a lot of meat though.

[98navigator]

Even if we don't score this is a productive inning. Snell near 90 pitches. Another reason why Walks are good.

 

Snell at 91

[sweetpeteman]

Where did Floyd get hit?

 

Leg.

 

In fairness to Snell, Floyd is a big target.

 

Doesn't surprise me that he hit him, Snell's WP was to that area and has been wild to the left batters box throughout the inning.

[Garwilly]

I ABSOLUTELY HATE THAT BARRETT SWINGS AT THE FIRST PITCH AFTER WALKS!

 

 

Would it have a been a strike?

according to gameday it was a meatball

 

Sounds good, swing away.

[Jake]

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!

 

Enjoy folks. I'm going to do something here I'm actually paid to do: Work.

 

Have a good one.

[cheapseats]

This team looks bipolar right now.

 

As someone who is bipolar, this comment offends me.

 

No it doesn't.

 

Yes it does.

[woodchip2153]

its ok insurance runs are good...as were the walks...so the cubs got 0 hits, scored 2 runs..... :shock:

 

That can't be right. It's called hitting not walking. You can't walk across the plate.

[Sammy Sofa]

Floyd left the dugout. Snell, you jerk.

[Soul]

DID BARRETT JUST SWING AT THE FIRST PITCH AFTER THE PITCHER WALKED 5 STRAIGHT!!!!

 

And according to Gameday it was a pretty good pitch to hit. When the bases are loaded(especially after a pitcher just forced someone in), looking for the first pitch is a very common and sound approach.

 

Yeah, I understand the frustration but when a guy can't get anything over the plate sometimes he'll just throw a meatball up there on the first pitch to try and get strike 1. It's a valid approach, IMO. Barrett's just really off right now.

Edited May 2, 2007 by Soul

[98navigator]

Doumit out 3 unassisted

[cubweiser03]

DID BARRETT JUST SWING AT THE FIRST PITCH AFTER THE PITCHER WALKED 5 STRAIGHT!!!!

 

And according to Gameday it was a pretty good pitch to hit. When the bases are loaded(especially after a pitcher just forced someone in), looking for the first pitch is a very common and sound approach.

 

yeah it was a fastball middle. good pitch to wack

[IWU_CUBS_FAN]

and after watchin that inning of nothing but walks i like how marquis comes out throwing strikes....shut em down jason

[TruffleShuffle]

I'm trying to get everyone to call Snell "Oquendo"... the name change still annoys and perplexes me.

[sweetpeteman]

I'm trying to get everyone to call Snell "Oquendo"... the name change still annoys and perplexes me.

 

What name change?

[IWU_CUBS_FAN]

I'm trying to get everyone to call Snell "Oquendo"... the name change still annoys and perplexes me.

im confused on the whole name change thing you are talkin about...can i get the background on this?