8/8 Idiots (Z) @ Astros (Oswalt) 7:05 PM WGN

[ctcf]

And the freefall continues.

 

This beast:

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2006/09/17/ljW5QHf6.jpg

 

14-7, 3.42 ERA, 1.25 WHIP

 

vs.

 

This tool:

 

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/writers/tom_verducci/10/26/astros.game3/p1_garner-ap.jpg

 

11-6, 3.55 ERA, 1.34 WHIP

 

As earth2sean said (unsuccessfully) yesterday: My boy's got this.

 

TODAYS PROJECTED LINEUP:

 

Alex Gonzalez SS

Rey Ordonez 2B

Lenny Harris 3B

The Ghost of Soriano's Quad LF

Randal Simon 1B

Angal Pagan CF

Jason DuBois RF

Paul Bako C

Carlos Zampbrano P

Edited August 8, 2007 by ctcf

[C.C.]

Cubs got this sweep all wrapped up.

[Schwarber Fan]

Z's gonna have to carry the load offensively and on the mound.

 

1-0 Cubs - Zambrano throws a perfect game and hits a HR for the Cubs only hit and run.

[gflore34]

Well, I did get the answer to - What'll happen first a Cub hitting a HR or a Cub catcher throwing out a baserunner?

 

So, another question - What'll happen first tonight Derek Lee swinging the bat or a Cub catcher throwing out a baserunner?

[Schwarber Fan]

Lee, Ramirez, and Floyd, and Z with a combined 8 HRs against Oswalt.

 

Eventually something's gotta give...

[cubweiser03]

tough one. Oswalt isnt going to rocked as badly as last time.

[Moonlight Graham]

Have to win this game.

[Have a seat, Neifi]

tough one. Oswalt isnt going to rocked as badly as last time.

Agreed. Not just because we're hitting like crap at the moment, but Oswalt (like Wandy) has been a far superior pitcher at home than on the road-

 

Home: 2.30 ERA, 79/25 K:BB, .632 OPSa

Away: 5.52 ERA, 40/23 K:BB, .843 OPSa

 

Got one of 'those' feelings that we'll be lucky to plate 2 this evening.

[anabiono]

this is a must win game...and i am off today...i am not off again until sunday...

 

please

 

win

 

please

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

So far the Cubs have royalled screwed up my trip. Stop, immediately and send me home on a happy note.

[JeffH]

So far the Cubs have royalled screwed up my trip. Stop, immediately and send me home on a happy note.

 

Vance, would it be too much of an imposition to ask you to skip the game and go to Treasures instead?

 

You're bad ju-ju, man.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

So far the Cubs have royalled screwed up my trip. Stop, immediately and send me home on a happy note.

 

Vance, would it be too much of an imposition to ask you to skip the game and go to Treasures instead?

 

You're bad ju-ju, man.

 

Well, I was 1-1 in Atlanta to start the year and then hit a skid in Chicago going 0-3. In Texas, I was 1-2, 1-1 in St. Louis this year. So far 0-2 in Houston.

 

I surely hope it's not me though.

[JeffH]

Treasures, dude, Treasures!

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Treasures, dude, Treasures!

 

My 11-year old nephew is with me. He wants to see Z pitch.

[chuckywang]

http://carteles.metropoliglobal.com/galerias/data/701/1-1969-z-frances-0685106656.jpg

[moorecg]

Well, I did get the answer to - What'll happen first a Cub hitting a HR or a Cub catcher throwing out a baserunner?

 

So, another question - What'll happen first tonight Derek Lee swinging the bat or a Cub catcher throwing out a baserunner?

 

Yeah...I was thinking this last night...what the hell is up with Lee just watching pitches go by? Last night in several at bats he looked like a little league kid who's afraid to hit and is just hoping for a walk

[pitchcs]

Watching Eric Patterson hurts. He has the exact same mannerisms as Corey at the plate (tucks bat under shoulder and fixes batting gloves after each pitch; stares back at the pitcher in disbelief after a strikeout).

 

I can't take it!

[JeffH]

Lately, Lee looks like he just doesn't care. I'm sure that's not true, but he looks lifeless out there.

[C.C.]

Well, I did get the answer to - What'll happen first a Cub hitting a HR or a Cub catcher throwing out a baserunner?

 

So, another question - What'll happen first tonight Derek Lee swinging the bat or a Cub catcher throwing out a baserunner?

 

Yeah...I was thinking this last night...what the hell is up with Lee just watching pitches go by? Last night in several at bats he looked like a little league kid who's afraid to hit and is just hoping for a walk

 

Is it me or has he done this quite a few times this year?

[JeffH]

Well, I did get the answer to - What'll happen first a Cub hitting a HR or a Cub catcher throwing out a baserunner?

 

So, another question - What'll happen first tonight Derek Lee swinging the bat or a Cub catcher throwing out a baserunner?

 

Yeah...I was thinking this last night...what the hell is up with Lee just watching pitches go by? Last night in several at bats he looked like a little league kid who's afraid to hit and is just hoping for a walk

 

Well, who can blame him? He was just trying to get on base for the unstoppable force that is Cliff Floyd.

[ctcf]

PLEASE START FELIX

[Balsa]

Save us, EL TORO LOCO!

[gflore34]

In order to enhance the Cubs chances of making the playoffs, I believe Felix Pie must be the everyday CF. Its not because I'm assuming he'll out hit Jones but, its because of the facts that he's the superior defensive player and base runner. In no way shape or form will Jones offer anything helpful at least, with Pie, there's a good chance he'll keep a run or two from scoring.

 

Call him up and put him lineup tonight!!!!!

[Andy]

How the living hell are we still 1 game out?

[ctcf]

In order to enhance the Cubs chances of making the playoffs, I believe Felix Pie must be the everyday CF. Its not because I'm assuming he'll out hit Jones but, its because of the facts that he's the superior defensive player and base runner. In no way shape or form will Jones offer anything helpful at least, with Pie, there's a good chance he'll keep a run or two from scoring.

 

Call him up and put him lineup tonight!!!!!

 

Hey look we're halfway there already.