8/12: Cubs (Marshall) vs Rockies (TBA) 2:05 PM WGN

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

The Cubs laid a stinker last night, but look to rebound and take the series against the Rockies.

 

This guy...

 

http://www.marshallfans.com/Pictures/Sean/Lansing2004/marshall.jpg

Sean Marshall (5-6, 4.17 ERA)

 

takes on

 

some guy named TBA

 

....

 

GIS for TBA

 

http://www.tnbulldoggerassociation.com/files/TBA.jpg

 

http://www.dillonstone.com/images/tba.gif

 

http://www.iowadeaf.org/images/TBA.jpg

 

http://abacuscomics.com/coming_soon/coming_soon_med.gif

 

It's time to get a win!

 

Just win, <http://www.macdork.com/images/bitches.jpg

[anabiono]

ok, hopefully you fair much better in game threads than actual games

 

:wink:

 

go cubbies!!!

 

pull back into .5 games back!!!

 

woody is going for the astros tomorrow...i think the cobwebs coming off the ball will confuse the young brewers hitters...

 

i hope

[Little Slide Rooter]

Unfortunately, TBA is usually the type of pitcher who holds the Cubs to 0 rus on 3 hits, and then ends up back in AAA by the end of the month.

[baseball7897]

3 out of 4 would be nice.

[Andy]

How the hell are we still only 1 1/2 games out of first?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Looks like Tim Harrikala will be starting for the Rockies.

 

Here's his career stats.

[JimSorgi]

Okay, I go on vacation and Soriano gets hurt, Bonds becomes HR King, Pagan gets sick, Cubs get swept by the Astros, and Anthony McFarland is out for the season. I will no longer be taking vacations.

 

Don't make me sick Cubs.

[Omar]

Okay, I go on vacation and Soriano gets hurt, Bonds becomes HR King, Pagan gets sick, Cubs get swept by the Astros, and Anthony McFarland is out for the season. I will no longer be taking vacations.

 

Don't make me sick Cubs.

 

Not to mention Ramirez also got hurt, you missed missed your Game Thread start, and the sky fell.

 

How could you?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Harrikala is making his first major league appearance since 2005. He's 35 years old. He hasn't made a start since 1996.

 

We should light this guy up. That being said, he'll throw six shut-out innings against us.

[Friendly Confines]

Gotta know when to tip your cap

[Omar]

Harrikala is making his first major league appearance since 2005. He's 35 years old. He hasn't made a start since 1996.

 

We should light this guy up. That being said, he'll throw six shut-out innings against us.

 

Don't forget the Coors Field factor. We're doomed.

[CubsBears29]

Harrikala is making his first major league appearance since 2005. He's 35 years old. He hasn't made a start since 1996.

 

We should light this guy up. That being said, he'll throw six shut-out innings against us.

 

This has "Cubs got pwned" written all over it, by about 5-5:30p CST this evening.

 

Hate to say and think that, but its got all the makings.

[CubsBears29]

At least Harrikala's a righty, so it won't be a triple whammy; that being he's (1) older, (2) "inexperienced" and unfamiliar to the Cubs hitters, & (3) a [soft-tossing] LHP.

[LetsPlayTwo]

How the hell are we still only 1 1/2 games out of first?

 

Answer: The Brewers suck in any city not called "Milwaukee."

[Omar]

Chicago Cubs Vs. Tim Harikkala

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z307/Cubs4life421/CubsVsHarikkala.jpg

 

Colorado Rockies Vs. Sean Marshall

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z307/Cubs4life421/RockiesVsMarshall.jpg

[CubsBears29]

How the hell are we still only 1 1/2 games out of first?

 

Answer: The Brewers suck in any city not called "Milwaukee." and "Houston."

 

Fixed. (Actually, Brewers suck in Houston too... until the L-astros bullpen comes in and blows leads or ties)

[C.C.]

This game has win written all over it! Which means we'll lose. Cubs lose 7-2...

[otis89]

Winning is fun. I suggest you try it.

[inari]

When the Cubs were down 7-2 I was at least supremely confident that they'd only be back .5 a game. Damn it!

[Guancous]

Just stay close until that Brewers series. We can steal their souls then.

[CubsNSkers07]

What we need to do is win today in rout to a 13-5 record to finish the month of August. Anything less than that will be disappointing to me.

[Little Slide Rooter]

TBA=Tim Harikkala, a journeyman who pitched 5 non consecutive seasons for 4 teams, with a career 5.91 ERA. If we cant knock a few out of Coors field off this guy, we may as well not bother anymore.

[CubsNSkers07]

We never fare well against guys that we've never faced. I'm not sure if anyone on the team has faced him b/c i was too lazy to look at the first page. So look for a low scoring game if we want to stay in it or a blowout in favor of the rockies.

[wvcbxl]

TBA=Tim Harikkala, a journeyman who pitched 5 non consecutive seasons for 4 teams, with a career 5.91 ERA.

 

Translation: the Cubs are doomed today.

[Bruce Miles]

Lineups

 

Cubs

Theriot, SS

Jones, RF

Lee, 1B

Murton, LF

DeRosa, 3B

Fontentot, 2B

Kendall, C

Pie, CF

Marshall, P

 

Rox

Matsui, 2B

Tulowitzki, SS

Holliday, LF

Helton, 1B

Atkins, 3B

Spilborghs, RF

Barmes, CF

Gil, C

Harikkala, P