5/12 Cubs (Guzman) @ Phillies (Garcia) 2:55 CT FOX/XM 185

[C.C.]

Lou's not going to make it past the ASB.

I think you're right.

 

That Yankee job is looking mighty fine right now. I can almost promise he's going there next year.

[cubweiser03]

barrett got freakn trucked up high. held up like a rock

[Soul]

how did howry ever get this far with a straight 92 mph fastball and nothing more?

 

The game thread attackers are back. Howry hasn't given up an earned run since mid April before today, he's far from awful.

 

But he was awful today...

 

BS. I don't care what his line says, Howry's been shaky as hell every time I've seen him this year.

 

Don't give me this crap. You've all been watching the games. Howry barely escapes with his life every time he goes out there. He's total junk.

 

Its not crap, his line is what matters in most cases. He's sucked today, but he's far from terrible.

 

I realize its mostly game thread rantings, but have some perspective.

 

How many runs have scored when Howry's been in the game? Relief pitchers aren't just brought in to make sure they don't give up runs except those already on base, you know. They're expected to hold runners who they inherit, as well.

 

Look, I was just on a game thread a few days back going over this same thing, and Howry was sucking again. The argument was exactly the same. "He sucks today, but he's been good."

 

So how many times does he get to use that excuse? I'd just like to know. Because seriously, every single time I see him he struggles like hell. Every single time.

[C.C.]

Lou's not going to make it past the ASB.

I think you're right.

 

In regards to continuing to manage the team or his life?

 

If he stays a Cub his life.

[Justin]

Yeah, he's officially the toughest guy in all of baseball. Personally I was waiting for him to punch him since that was the most unnecessary collision ever. If he slides he's clearly safe since that side of the plate wasn't blocked.

[AFCubsFan]

Lou's not going to make it past the ASB.

I think you're right.

 

That Yankee job is looking mighty fine right now. I can almost promise he's going there next year.

 

Quiet down with that...you'll start the speculation threads. I can see it already, "Lou, Shizturis, JJ, Eyre and Cedeno for A-Rod."

[Bruno7481]

how did howry ever get this far with a straight 92 mph fastball and nothing more?

 

The game thread attackers are back. Howry hasn't given up an earned run since mid April before today, he's far from awful.

 

But he was awful today...

 

BS. I don't care what his line says, Howry's been shaky as hell every time I've seen him this year.

 

Don't give me this crap. You've all been watching the games. Howry barely escapes with his life every time he goes out there. He's total junk.

 

Its not crap, his line is what matters in most cases. He's sucked today, but he's far from terrible.

 

I realize its mostly game thread rantings, but have some perspective.

 

How many runs have scored when Howry's been in the game? Relief pitchers aren't just brought in to make sure they don't give up runs except those already on base, you know. They're expected to hold runners who they inherit, as well.

 

Look, I was just on a game thread a few days back going over this same thing, and Howry was sucking again. The argument was exactly the same. "He sucks today, but he's been good."

 

So how many times does he get to use that excuse? I'd just like to know. Because seriously, every single time I see him he struggles like hell. Every single time.

 

Well, more than twice at least. :wink:

Edited May 12, 2007 by Bruno7481

[Yeti]

hahaha, Victorino was clearly safe, his last step before he slammed Barrett was on the plate.

in 1/15th speed, he was clearly out

[Butterscup1679666578]

Fake rally time.

[C.C.]

Fake rally time.

 

I love the fake rally...

[cubweiser03]

too late for the riot act.

[seanimal]

There is absolutely no reason why Izturis should ever start, ever. Theriot is clearly a better player.

[frostwyrm]

Tonight the Cubs will be 6-3 vs. Pirates/Nats and 10-15 vs. everybody else.

[AFCubsFan]

Fake rally time.

 

I love the fake rally...

 

That was in the 7th. The rules state that the Cubs are only entitled to one fake rally per game, and only on days when they feel like it.

[C.C.]

Fake rally time.

 

I love the fake rally...

 

That was in the 7th. The rules state that the Cubs are only entitled to one fake rally per game, and only on days when they feel like it.

 

Actually that was a real rally in the 7th...

[Bruno7481]

4 hits for Lee

[Butterscup1679666578]

Fake rally time.

 

I love the fake rally...

 

That was in the 7th. The rules state that the Cubs are only entitled to one fake rally per game, and only on days when they feel like it.

 

No. The 2007 Chicago Cubs are filled with many fake rallies.

[Yeti]

ARamabomb?

[Soul]

It would be just our luck to suffer a major injury because of the rain.

 

 

BTW, HOORAY for other teams hitting season highs against us. That's always fun.

[hawkcub]

Just get on base ARam and let MB hit the GS.

[AFCubsFan]

Fake rally time.

 

I love the fake rally...

 

That was in the 7th. The rules state that the Cubs are only entitled to one fake rally per game, and only on days when they feel like it.

 

Actually that was a real rally in the 7th...

 

I think it should be ruled a fake rally since the team gave up 6 runs in the bottom of the inning. It was just there to get our hopes up.

[Butterscup1679666578]

There's going to be a DP here and I'm going to swear.

[Soul]

ARamabomb?

 

He's certainly going to be swinging for one.

[Bruno7481]

ARamabomb?

 

I'd rather him just get on, hr doesn't quite get it done right now.

[Soriano12]

It would be nice if we could knock around the wife beater this inning.