5/10 Pirates (Maholm) @ Cubs (Big Z) - 1:20 - WGN TV/Radio

killthegoat06 · May 10, 2007

I'll be there! (Watch the losing streak get to 11)

Still don't want to give me your ticket? :wink:

Mark_R · May 10, 2007

I scored a sweet single. Right behind first base in UD box in row 1. no tickets.com fees. Meeting up with some hopefully future potential employers, nice day.

THEN BULLS TONIGHT!

This day could be awesome.

killthegoat06 · May 10, 2007

I scored a sweet single. Right behind first base in UD box in row 1. no tickets.com fees. Meeting up with some hopefully future potential employers, nice day.

THEN BULLS TONIGHT!

This day could be awesome.

Bulls better do well.

woodchip2153 · May 10, 2007

what are the odds we see the same lineup back to back with another LHP on the mound? probably not good as I'm guessing Blanco is likely to start this one.

Yeah, it would be shocking to me if Blanco didn't start this game:

day game after night game
Barrett caught 15 innings 2 nights ago
left-hander on the mound for the opposition
Blanco is 2-5 against this pitcher
Z is on the mound

All the factors say a Blanco start is coming. My guess is that the rest of the lineup will be the same, but there could be 1 or 2 other small changes.
Seems to me it would've made more sense to sit Barrett yesterday.

Give him his offday after the 15 inning game, rather than the day after a night game.

Maybe the Z factor scotched that thought.

And Lou has said he sets the lineup for the entire series before the series begins. Not sure I agree with this approach, but it is what it is.

soapy · May 10, 2007

what are the odds we see the same lineup back to back with another LHP on the mound? probably not good as I'm guessing Blanco is likely to start this one.

Yeah, it would be shocking to me if Blanco didn't start this game:

day game after night game
Barrett caught 15 innings 2 nights ago
left-hander on the mound for the opposition
Blanco is 2-5 against this pitcher
Z is on the mound

All the factors say a Blanco start is coming. My guess is that the rest of the lineup will be the same, but there could be 1 or 2 other small changes.

My first instinct would be to think he'd sit Jones, since he's really cooled down after that brief hot streak, and already ranks third on the team in most playing time. And of course since he can't hit lefties at all, and never has. But when you think about how much stock Lou puts into coddling his veterans' egos and the thought of showing faith in Jones by putting him right back out there, I begin to doubt that idea. But it would be smart to give Felix "I've got 6 at bats in the past 7 days" Pie a start before he rots any further, at least taking advantage of his clear defensive edge over Jones.

I'd rather not see Pie and Blanco in the lineup together against a LHP, but it's certainly a possibility. Pie can't do much worse than Jones against a lefty, I guess.

bukie · May 10, 2007

The only argument against playing Pie is that he can't hit. However, Jones can't hit lefties. So, all things being equal offensively, I'd just as soon prefer the significant defensive upgrade.

Bull · May 10, 2007

The only argument against playing Pie is that he can't hit. However, Jones can't hit lefties. So, all things being equal offensively, I'd just as soon prefer the significant defensive upgrade.

If Pie is going to be on the 25 man, he needs ABs. You may be right, he may not hit well today, but it could be a short term los lang term gain sort of thing.

NewUserName · May 10, 2007

I have a feeling we are going to see Izturis at SS and DeRossa in RF today. I hope I am wrong.

gflore34 · May 10, 2007

I have a feeling we are going to see Izturis at SS and DeRossa in RF today. I hope I am wrong.

Izturis, how sad is it that the at bat vs Farnsworth (03, I think) is probably the offensive highlight of his career?

CubColtPacer · May 10, 2007

I have a feeling we are going to see Izturis at SS and DeRossa in RF today. I hope I am wrong.

Maybe, but I would be surprised-the team has faced 4 left-handers this year, and Izturis hasn't started at SS against any of them.

Derwood · May 10, 2007

i'd think that the, what, 9 LOB for Jones last night should see him benched

I'd like to see him benched because he can't hit lefties. But I don't like using the 9 LOB yesterday as the reason. That kind of thing happens. And you really can't kill Jones for that. His GM and manager should never put him in a position to do such a thing in the first place, even if Jones feels he should start everyday. You're talking about a guy who, over the course of his career, makes an out 72.5% of the time he faces a lefty. Making 4-5 outs in a row against a LHP is really nothing.

his approach was horrible in the at-bats last night though. It wasn't bad luck or making contact on pitcher's pitches. He was swinging at garbage and showing zero patience

David · May 10, 2007

I have a feeling we are going to see Izturis at SS and DeRossa in RF today. I hope I am wrong.

Izturis, how sad is it that the at bat vs Farnsworth (03, I think) is probably the offensive highlight of his career?

I could be wrong, but I think you're thinking of Alex Cora.

And I think it was against Clement in 04.

But again, I could be completely wrong. My memory on that one is foggy.

What keeps coming to mind with Farnsworth was the low and away slider (3-2?) that Julio Franco crushed to right center after a bunch of fouls.

gflore34 · May 10, 2007

I have a feeling we are going to see Izturis at SS and DeRossa in RF today. I hope I am wrong.

Izturis, how sad is it that the at bat vs Farnsworth (03, I think) is probably the offensive highlight of his career?

I could be wrong, but I think you're thinking of Alex Cora.

And I think it was against Clement in 04.

But again, I could be completely wrong. My memory on that one is foggy.

What keeps coming to mind with Farnsworth was the low and away slider (3-2?) that Julio Franco crushed to right center after a bunch of fouls.

I think you're right, boy, was I off on that one, therefore, Izturis hasn't any offensive highlight to hang his hat on.

Edited May 10, 2007 by gflore34

moorecg · May 10, 2007

Isn't it about time for us to be getting that lineup card?

Rusch33 · May 10, 2007

The only argument against playing Pie is that he can't hit. However, Jones can't hit lefties. So, all things being equal offensively, I'd just as soon prefer the significant defensive upgrade.

Don't have to worry.

Pagan got called up, Pie down to Iowa.

Banedon · May 10, 2007

The only argument against playing Pie is that he can't hit. However, Jones can't hit lefties. So, all things being equal offensively, I'd just as soon prefer the significant defensive upgrade.

Don't have to worry.

Pagan got called up, Pie down to Iowa.

Theriot at SS. Murton in RF. Pagan in CF batting 8th.

C.C. · May 10, 2007

The only argument against playing Pie is that he can't hit. However, Jones can't hit lefties. So, all things being equal offensively, I'd just as soon prefer the significant defensive upgrade.

Don't have to worry.

Pagan got called up, Pie down to Iowa.

Theriot at SS. Murton in RF. Pagan in CF batting 8th.

Anytime that Theriot is starting I'm a happy camper.

Banedon · May 10, 2007

Oh and I forgot....Hank White catching.

CubColtPacer · May 10, 2007

Lineups

Pirates

Sanchez

Bautista

Bay

Doumit

Nady

LaRoche

Paulino

Wilson

Maholm

Cubs

Soriano

Theriot

Lee

Ramirez

Murton

DeRosa

Blanco

Pagan

Zambrano

Edited May 10, 2007 by CubColtPacer

Derwood · May 10, 2007

Pittsburgh
 	AB 	R 	H 	RBI 	BB 	K 	LOB 	Season Avg 
F. Sanchez 2b 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.240 	
J. Bautista 3b 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.265 	
J. Bay lf 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.266 	
R. Doumit rf 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.425 	
X. Nady cf 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.265 	
A. LaRoche 1b 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.164 	
R. Paulino c 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.222 	
J. Wilson ss 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.275 	
P. Maholm p 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.182 	
Totals 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	 
Chi Cubs
 	AB 	R 	H 	RBI 	BB 	K 	LOB 	Season Avg 
A. Soriano lf 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.312 	
R. Theriot ss 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.319 	
D. Lee 1b 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.394 	
A. Ramirez 3b 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.270 	
M. Murton rf 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.271 	
M. DeRosa 2b 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.256 	
H. Blanco c 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.353 	
A. Pagan cf 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.000 	
C. Zambrano p 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	.200

NewUserName · May 10, 2007

glad I was wrong. Good lineup considering Blanco has to start today.

A New Era · May 10, 2007

Lineups

Cubs
Soriano
Theriot
Lee
Ramirez
Murton
DeRosa
Blanco
Pagan
Zambrano

HOLY uncomfortable two thousand and six flashback batman!!

rawaction · May 10, 2007

Worse defensive OF?

Soriano, Jones, Floyd

or

Bay, Nady, Doumit

Flames24Rulz · May 10, 2007

Man, I really don't like Pagan at all. Never have, doubt I ever will. Hopefully he shuts me up today with a good performance.

abuck1220 · May 10, 2007

Worse defensive OF?

Soriano, Jones, Floyd

or

Bay, Nady, Doumit

i don't know that pagan helps much.

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