5/30: Fish (Mitre) at Cubs (Lilly), 7:05 pm CT, WGN

[dalgreen]

You'd think the Cobs were facing Christy Matthewson

 

They couldn't hit Christy Brinkley.

[Derwood]

i started a new poll

[Irrelevant Dude]

You'd think the Cobs were facing Christy Matthewson

 

They couldn't hit Christy Brinkley.

Either could I... but I'd like to!

[dalgreen]

Okay, after 1/4 of the season without Baker I'm still seeing the same stupid crap that I hated last year, 2005 and 2006. I'm glad Baker isn't here but it's clear not every bad thing was his fault. After the last three seasons I think Hendry needs to change his philosophy on "toolsy" players.

 

Or maybe the Cubs should change their philosophy on Hendry as their GM.

 

I'm not saying.....

 

Ok, yes I am.

 

I think we're stuck with him through this season at least. Can anyone explain to me his, "be patient, it's a long season" comment? Does he really think that all of a sudden guys like Jones, Floyd, Murton, Pagan, Izturis and the bullpen will suddenly turn it on? The only reason why there is any hope for this season is because we're in the NL Central.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Uggla struck out swinging

[Fred Hornkohl]

Ramirez flied out to right field

[Fred Hornkohl]

               Florida            CUBS
P/PA              4.17            3.75

[Guest]

This place is like a ghost town right now.

[Flames24Rulz]

Hahaha, Floyd.

[Guest]

Nice flop catch for catch.

[Fred Hornkohl]

TOP OF THE THIRD INNING

 

Uggla struck out swinging

Ramirez flied out to right field

Cabrera lined out to right center field

 

0 runs 0 hits 0 errors 0 men left on base

 

                1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9              R  H  E
Florida         2 1 0                          3  4  0
CUBS            0 0                            0  1  0

 

Home runs:

Florida: Uggla (10), Cabrera (10)

CUBS: none

 

Florida        IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Mitre         2.0  1  0  0  1  4  0  30

 

CUBS           IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Lilly         3.0  4  3  3  1  2  2  53

[DurbanJer]

Okay, after 1/4 of the season without Baker I'm still seeing the same stupid crap that I hated last year, 2005 and 2006. I'm glad Baker isn't here but it's clear not every bad thing was his fault. After the last three seasons I think Hendry needs to change his philosophy on "toolsy" players.

 

Or maybe the Cubs should change their philosophy on Hendry as their GM.

 

I'm not saying.....

 

Ok, yes I am.

 

I think we're stuck with him through this season at least. Can anyone explain to me his, "be patient, it's a long season" comment? Does he really think that all of a sudden guys like Jones, Floyd, Murton, Pagan, Izturis and the bullpen will suddenly turn it on? The only reason why there is any hope for this season is because we're in the NL Central.

 

I think you're right. The teams organizational philosophy really is the issue. There are so many faults in this team's construction it is almost mind blowing. Even if we can get hot and make a push for the NL Central title (unlikely, but possible) it will only encourage Hendry to make another potentially damaging move at the deadline. It's like the team has taken 10 steps back since catching fire in 2003. The regression has been utterly depressing.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Lilly grounded out to second, 4-3

[Fred Hornkohl]

Soriano grounded out to third, 5-3

[DurbanJer]

when did Soriano turn into Lenny Harris?

[dalgreen]

Okay, after 1/4 of the season without Baker I'm still seeing the same stupid crap that I hated last year, 2005 and 2006. I'm glad Baker isn't here but it's clear not every bad thing was his fault. After the last three seasons I think Hendry needs to change his philosophy on "toolsy" players.

 

Or maybe the Cubs should change their philosophy on Hendry as their GM.

 

I'm not saying.....

 

Ok, yes I am.

 

I think we're stuck with him through this season at least. Can anyone explain to me his, "be patient, it's a long season" comment? Does he really think that all of a sudden guys like Jones, Floyd, Murton, Pagan, Izturis and the bullpen will suddenly turn it on? The only reason why there is any hope for this season is because we're in the NL Central.

 

I think you're right. The teams organizational philosophy really is the issue. There are so many faults in this team's construction it is almost mind blowing. Even if we can get hot and make a push for the NL Central title (unlikely, but possible) it will only encourage Hendry to make another potentially damaging move at the deadline. It's like the team has taken 10 steps back since catching fire in 2003. The regression has been utterly depressing.

 

I think Hendry gets too much credit for 2003. The Ramirez and Lofton deal was a good one, but honestly Houston lost the NL Central more than we won it so I can't really give Hendry props for the 2003 season.

[Flames24Rulz]

This is such a joke.

 

Once again, great trade Jimbo.

[Fred Hornkohl]

BOTTOM OF THE THIRD INNING

 

Lilly grounded out to second, 4-3

Soriano grounded out to third, 5-3

Theriot struck out swinging

 

0 runs 0 hits 0 errors 0 men left on base

 

                1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9              R  H  E
Florida         2 1 0                          3  4  0
CUBS            0 0 0                          0  1  0

 

Home runs:

Florida: Uggla (10), Cabrera (10)

CUBS: none

 

Florida        IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Mitre         3.0  1  0  0  1  5  0  37

 

CUBS           IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Lilly         3.0  4  3  3  1  2  2  53

[OleMissCub]

http://www.seykota.com/tribe/FAQ/2004_Mar/Mar_24/yawning.jpg

[dalgreen]

Interesting. I saw no change in plate approach from Soriano or Theriot in their second at-bats against Mitre.

[Shilzzz]

mitre-ness is close to godliness.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Willingham called out on strikes

[Fred Hornkohl]

Hermida grounded out to the pitcher, 1-3

[Fred Hornkohl]

TOP OF THE FOURTH INNING

 

Willingham called out on strikes

Hermida grounded out to the pitcher, 1-3

Olivo struck out swinging

 

0 runs 0 hits 0 errors 0 men left on base

 

                1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9              R  H  E
Florida         2 1 0 0                        3  4  0
CUBS            0 0 0                          0  1  0

 

Home runs:

Florida: Uggla (10), Cabrera (10)

CUBS: none

 

Florida        IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Mitre         3.0  1  0  0  1  5  0  37

 

CUBS           IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Lilly         4.0  4  3  3  1  4  2  61

[Guest]

Lilly is starting to settle in now. If the offense could actually come to life, we might have a real heart-breaker here.