7/27 Cubs (Hill) @ Reds (Arroyo) 6:10pm CT, CSN+, XM 188

[jersey cubs fan]

Okay. I really don't remember the second half of last year so I didn't know Murton produced like that. But I do know this season, he was struggling with his patience at the plate and at one point he was pretty much an automatic out.

 

He was never given a chance this year. He did struggle, but it was sporadic time. He also struggled at times last year. And most of the veterans on this team have struggled. Plus, the OF has offered basically nothing. Murton put up good numbers in the minors, and has the type of game that should translate to good numbers in the majors. He will probably never approach great, or even very good. But he could and should be a solid piece of the puzzle. But the Cubs screwed him over this year with their mismatched outfield mess and decided that he would be the odd man out, even though he didn't deserve that treatment.

[Butterscup1679666578]

This is gonna be a sweep.

[TysonCBulls423]

This is gonna be a sweep.

 

 

for us or for them :?

[Shilzzz]

well, the cubs are playing how i expected them to so far during this 20 game stretch. win two here to maintain pace and we should be in first by the end of it.

[TruffleShuffle]

Okay. I really don't remember the second half of last year so I didn't know Murton produced like that. But I do know this season, he was struggling with his patience at the plate and at one point he was pretty much an automatic out.

 

He was never given a chance this year. He did struggle, but it was sporadic time. He also struggled at times last year. And most of the veterans on this team have struggled. Plus, the OF has offered basically nothing. Murton put up good numbers in the minors, and has the type of game that should translate to good numbers in the majors. He will probably never approach great, or even very good. But he could and should be a solid piece of the puzzle. But the Cubs screwed him over this year with their mismatched outfield mess and decided that he would be the odd man out, even though he didn't deserve that treatment.

 

With the year Murton had in 2006, and especially having a great second half, he should have been guaranteed a starting spot. You don't take a young, cheap, moderately-productive player and replace him with a guy who is old, oft-injured and less productive. And Floyd's range in rightfield is atrocious.

 

The team would be better off if they'd never signed Cliff Floyd, and if Murton were playing regularly in RF.

[CyHawk_Cub]

Welcome back to the big club Matt!! Hope you have a comfy spot on the pine as I doubt you'll get as much time as you should :(

[Bote McBoteface]

God I hope we can take 2 of 3. These Reds scare me though.

 

We really need to be patient, wear down the starter, and get into that disaster they call a bullpen. One of the reasons why I wish Murton were starting.

 

Do we see Harang in this series? If so, please tell me he's matching up against Zambrano..

[Friendly Confines]

God I hope we can take 2 of 3. These Reds scare me though.

 

We really need to be patient, wear down the starter, and get into that disaster they call a bullpen. One of the reasons why I wish Murton were starting.

 

Do we see Harang in this series? If so, please tell me he's matching up against Zambrano..

 

I'm pretty sure we see him tomorrow, vs Marshall

[Bote McBoteface]

Yeah, we do. I decided to check it after I posted that.

 

 

As fun as it is to say "he just Haranged that pitch" after he gives up a home run, he has really developed into a great pitcher. I'm not too excited to face him.

[tinkerstoeverstochance]

Anyone know what the weathers like for tonights game?

 

I remember the site.

[Bruce Miles]

I am really surprised Floyd is starting - must be his #s against Arroyo...

 

and that is the best possible lineup with our current roster, IMO

 

Bruce, any word on whether Pat Hughes is back?

 

Pat's still feeling a bit ill. Hopefully, he'll be back tomorrow.

[Bote McBoteface]

Currently at Cincinnati (updated about 20 minutes ago, from cinci's airport)

 

Winds gusting to 19 knots out of the southwest, broken clouds at 2000 feet, and light rain.

 

 

Here's a pretty radar picture:

 

http://www.srh.weather.gov/ridge/lite/NCR/ILN_loop.gif

Edited July 27, 2007 by Enn Tea

[E.J.]

That radar isn't looking too good.

[Bote McBoteface]

I edited it to provide a loop, it's relatively fast moving and could clear out.

[Yeti]

sweet, i actually get to see this game at home, for some reason i get fox sports ohio here in NC...i'm not complaining, but its kinda odd

[Yeti]

the Reds broadcast is giving a tour of the traveling negro leagues museum and they keep calling it the negro museum

[Alfonso Soriano]

Who has homered off of the Cubs?

Hitters That Own Us (Home Runs):

Fielder 5 (Mil)

Hart 3 (Mil)

Bay 3 (Pit)

Jones 3 (ATL)

Pujols 3 (Stl)

Dunn 2 (Cin)

Jenkins 2 (Mil)

Weeks 2 (Mil)

Dye 2 (CWS)

Burell 2 (Phi)

Kinsler 2 (Tex)

Kouzmanoff 2 (SD)

Braun 2 (MIL)

Mench 2 (Mil)

Duncan 2 (Stl)

Konerko 2 (CWS)

Bonds 2 (SF)

Hatteberg 1 (Cin)

Gross 1 (Mil)

Everett 1 (Hou)

Giles 1 (SD)

Francoeur 1 (Atl)

Thorman 1 (Atl)

Wilson 1 (Stl)

Edmonds 1 (Stl)

Hardy 1 (Mil)

Molinia 1 (Stl)

Paulino 1 (Pit)

Doumit 1 (Pit)

Kearns 1 (Wash)

Utley 1 (Phi)

Ruiz 1 (Phi)

Wright 1 (NYM)

Green 1 (NYM)

Easley 1 (NYM)

Pierzynski 1 (CWS)

Crede 1 (CWS)

Cameron 1 (SD)

Gonzalez 1 (SD)

Kent 1 (LAD)

Benemit 1 (LAD)

Ethier 1 (LAD)

Abercrombie 1 (FLA)

Hermida 1 (FLA)

Uggla 1 (FLA)

Cabrera 1 (FLA)

Willingham 1 (FLA)

Graffanino 1 (MIL)

Renteria 1 (ATL)

Johnson 1 (ATL)

Gullien 1 (SEA)

Sexson 1 (SEA)

Branyan 1 (SD)

Gonzalez 1 (SD)

Cameron 1 (SD)

Greene 1 (SD)

Bowen 1 (SD)

Wilkerson 1 (Tex)

Sosa 1 (Tex)

Catalanotto 1 (Tex)

Melhuse 1 (Tex)

Diaz 1 (Tex)

Tulowitzki 1 (Col)

Carroll 1 (Col)

Atkins 1 (Col)

Counsell 1 (Mil)

Zimmerman 1 (Wash)

Young 1 (Wash)

Sanchez 1 (Pitt)

Nady 1 (Pitt)

Lamb 1 (Hou)

Feliz 1 (SF)

Molina 1 (SF)

Young 1 (Ari)

Drew 1 (Ari)

Snyder 1 (Ari)

Rolen 1 (Stl)

[Schwarber Fan]

Looks like we're starting under a rain delay

[Shilzzz]

the Reds broadcast is giving a tour of the traveling negro leagues museum and they keep calling it the negro museum

 

brenneman? (sp)

 

 

didn't he get in a bunch of trouble earlier this year for comparing watching the reds play to the trail of tears or something?

[TysonCBulls423]

Game won't start until 7 chicago time most likely.

[Yeti]

the Reds broadcast is giving a tour of the traveling negro leagues museum and they keep calling it the negro museum

 

brenneman? (sp)

 

 

didn't he get in a bunch of trouble earlier this year for comparing watching the reds play to the trail of tears or something?

no, it wasnt him, it was the guys doing the pregame...and i dont know anything about him getting in trouble

[ConstableRabbit]

What is CSN+? I have comcast but I can't find the damn thing...

[dew1679666265]

I just remembered I'm not going to get to watch the game even though I have the Extra Innings package because, inexplicably, the freaking CINCINNATI Reds are my local team when I live halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. :evil:

 

Oh, how I hate MLB, DirecTV and anybody else involved in these stupid local area listings.

[sweetpeteman]

Yeah, just got back from playing golf, ended up playing with one of the assistant coaches (mike something) at Xavier, who apparently lives next door to Adam Dunn in the summer.

[TysonCBulls423]

Yeah, just got back from playing golf, ended up playing with one of the assistant coaches (mike something) at Xavier, who apparently lives next door to Adam Dunn in the summer.

 

Did Adam tell him he's being traded to Chicago :lol: