5/24 Cubs (Marquis) @ Padres (Young) 9:05 CT CSN

[3Dog]

Steve Stone on the Score today made the point about prospects in the Cubs system not being taught the basics. It was in response to a quote by Piniella. But the thing is, the everyday players on this team for the most part did not come from this system. Why do they continue to fail in these situations? OK, I guess you can insert the obligatory bash Hendry answer here.

 

I think they call it 'Cubbie swagger'

 

The organization has for ages valued physical tools and hollow statistics over quantifiable skills, therefore they bring in players from other clubs who fit this mold (Pierre, Soriano, Jacque).

[Flames24Rulz]

Steve Stone on the Score today made the point about prospects in the Cubs system not being taught the basics. It was in response to a quote by Piniella. But the thing is, the everyday players on this team for the most part did not come from this system. Why do they continue to fail in these situations? OK, I guess you can insert the obligatory bash Hendry answer here.

 

Steve Stone is a very smart man. That and Jim Hendry is a complete idiot.

 

Steve Stone is the reason we choked down the stretch in 2004. Just ask Dusty Baker and Kent Mercker.

 

Nice to see that Stone is still in Chicago while those two are (pretty much) out of baseball completely.

[Soul]

Steve Stone on the Score today made the point about prospects in the Cubs system not being taught the basics. It was in response to a quote by Piniella. But the thing is, the everyday players on this team for the most part did not come from this system. Why do they continue to fail in these situations? OK, I guess you can insert the obligatory bash Hendry answer here.

 

I think they call it 'Cubbie swagger'

 

The organization has for ages valued physical tools and hollow statistics over quantifiable skills, therefore they bring in players from other clubs who fit this mold (Pierre, Soriano, Jacque).

 

Seems like they treat player development more like the NFL, when baseball is clearly more of a game that relies on good skills, and hence good skill development.

[E.J.]

I hate Jacque Jones.

[Flames24Rulz]

Well, the Padres know how to turn a 3-6 DP. Too bad our crappy team can't.

[Soriano12]

Barett looked safe to me.

[RichHillIsABeast]

:roll:

[cubweiser03]

SOB. Barrett almost hit that with his hand. i dont know how it didnt.

[dalgreen]

Marquis has only thrown 74 pitches through six. In the past he'd be at 80 in the fourth inning.

[Allroy]

I hate this team. I hate myself.

[baseball7897]

Steve Stone on the Score today made the point about prospects in the Cubs system not being taught the basics. It was in response to a quote by Piniella. But the thing is, the everyday players on this team for the most part did not come from this system. Why do they continue to fail in these situations? OK, I guess you can insert the obligatory bash Hendry answer here.

 

Steve Stone is a very smart man. That and Jim Hendry is a complete idiot.

 

Steve Stone is the reason we choked down the stretch in 2004. Just ask Dusty Baker and Kent Mercker.

 

Nice to see that Stone is still in Chicago while those two are (pretty much) out of baseball completely.

 

I wish Stone was still in the booth along with Chip.

[Soul]

Steve Stone on the Score today made the point about prospects in the Cubs system not being taught the basics. It was in response to a quote by Piniella. But the thing is, the everyday players on this team for the most part did not come from this system. Why do they continue to fail in these situations? OK, I guess you can insert the obligatory bash Hendry answer here.

 

Steve Stone is a very smart man. That and Jim Hendry is a complete idiot.

 

Steve Stone is the reason we choked down the stretch in 2004. Just ask Dusty Baker and Kent Mercker.

 

Nice to see that Stone is still in Chicago while those two are (pretty much) out of baseball completely.

 

Stone means more to Chicago baseball than pretty much anyone other than the few Cub legends we have had on the field. That and Harry/Jack.

 

I think that's really sad because it indicates just how bad we've been. But it's true, no matter what his detractors try to say.

Edited May 25, 2007 by Soul

[Soriano12]

The force was removed when he touched first, and I swear I thought Barrett got under the tag.....i dunno, i've had a few beers in me...

 

maybe he was out.

Edited May 25, 2007 by Soriano12

[third eye]

Steve Stone on the Score today made the point about prospects in the Cubs system not being taught the basics. It was in response to a quote by Piniella. But the thing is, the everyday players on this team for the most part did not come from this system. Why do they continue to fail in these situations? OK, I guess you can insert the obligatory bash Hendry answer here.

 

I think they call it 'Cubbie swagger'

 

The organization has for ages valued physical tools and hollow statistics over quantifiable skills, therefore they bring in players from other clubs who fit this mold (Pierre, Soriano, Jacque).

 

I actually went a game with a friend recently who was not a baseball fan. But he had read Moneyball, and as I explained to him the Cubs' approach with "toolsy" players, even he got a chuckle over how they were in the dark ages. Not that Moneyball should be baseball gospel necessarily, but some forward thinking would be a welcome change.

[Brian]

Kouzmanoff is going to hit a home run this inning

[3Dog]

Steve Stone on the Score today made the point about prospects in the Cubs system not being taught the basics. It was in response to a quote by Piniella. But the thing is, the everyday players on this team for the most part did not come from this system. Why do they continue to fail in these situations? OK, I guess you can insert the obligatory bash Hendry answer here.

 

Steve Stone is a very smart man. That and Jim Hendry is a complete idiot.

 

Steve Stone is the reason we choked down the stretch in 2004. Just ask Dusty Baker and Kent Mercker.

 

Nice to see that Stone is still in Chicago while those two are (pretty much) out of baseball completely.

 

I wish Stone was still in the booth along with Chip.

 

I wonder if the new owners will keep Len and Bob or go with a new announcing team...could we see the return of Stoney?

[Soriano12]

 

I actually went a game with a friend recently who was not a baseball fan. But he had read Moneyball, and as I explained to him the Cubs' approach with "toolsy" players, even he got a chuckle over how they were in the dark ages. Not that Moneyball should be baseball gospel necessarily, but some forward thinking would be a welcome change.

 

It should be a mandatory book in school....by 3rd grade at least.

[Soul]

Gunna get swept, and didn't need to. This team's having its June swoon in May. Sinking like the Titanic.

[Guest]

Did anyone else watching on MLB.tv just get an extremely random DirecTV cut-in?

[PrimeTime]

Marquis is done..

[RichHillIsABeast]

Don't even try to move. That's it.

[Lockes Eye Scar]

Did anyone else watching on MLB.tv just get an extremely random DirecTV cut-in?

 

lol, yeah

[Guest]

Marquis is done..

 

Maybe he's just setting up a quick DP ball?

[RichHillIsABeast]

Did anyone else watching on MLB.tv just get an extremely random DirecTV cut-in?

 

yup - with some awesome elevator music.

[dalgreen]

Barrett should've gone out there after the HBP.