8/23 Cubs (Zambrano) at Giants (Cain) 2:35 PM CT, WGN

[illiniguy]

I really hate Matt Murton.

 

Was there any reason you said this right after Jones grounded out?

 

Nope :lol:

 

tyson got confused because murton and jones look the same, bat the same, play the same

 

:^o

 

Could you imagine Jock with red hair :shock:

can I

[Keener98]

I don't know why but it seems like Kerry Wood just hasn't had it since he's been back with the team

 

Kerrys problem as a starter was walks, and it hasnt changed as a reliever. Until he can quit walking guys he really cant be used in a tight game.

[Guest]

Good stuff to work out his own jam.

[RyCubsFan]

Nice job Kerry.

[Handlebar McSkullet]

I don't know why but it seems like Kerry Wood just hasn't had it since he's been back with the team

 

Kerrys problem as a starter was walks, and it hasnt changed as a reliever. Until he can quit walking guys he really cant be used in a tight game.

 

he seems to be concentrating on not walking the first couple batters, so he tosses in the low 90s, but when he is in trouble, BAM 97 MPH, and a slider that made my loins tingle.

[Derwood]

I don't know why but it seems like Kerry Wood just hasn't had it since he's been back with the team

 

Every pitcher on the Cubs' problem is walks. Until they can quit walking guys they really cant be used in a tight game.

 

fixed

[Peoriaman]

Monroe deal is 100% due to Murton's lack of production, IMO.

[Sammy Sofa]

Well, this game is frustrating, but at least the Cubs took the series. And the last one. Keep doing that and I can live without winning streaks and sweeps.

[Keener98]

I don't know why but it seems like Kerry Wood just hasn't had it since he's been back with the team

 

Every pitcher on the Cubs' problem is walks. Until they can quit walking guys they really cant be used in a tight game.

 

fixed

 

Agreed

[Sammy Sofa]

Monroe deal is 100% due to Murton's lack of production, IMO.

 

And Jacque's and Floyd's and, until recently, Ward's. Our OF's lack of power is laughable.

[UMFan83]

Well, this game is frustrating, but at least the Cubs took the series. And the last one. Keep doing that and I can live without winning streaks and sweeps.

 

Of course it would be nice if we could win games that favor us on paper, like Z vs. Cain

[Magnetic Curses]

pet sounds in.

[C.C.]

We took 2/3. Can't be too pissed about that...

[Handlebar McSkullet]

Brain Wilson looks awesome...

[TysonCBulls423]

wasn't looking forward to seeing Wilson :(

[IowaCubsFan]

How do you walk a .247 hitter?

 

The same way you walk a .080 hitter.

 

I didn't realize that until I just checked out the previous innings on Gameday. I'm glad I wasn't here for that at-bat.

[Derwood]

:wall:

[Guest]

Well, this game is frustrating, but at least the Cubs took the series. And the last one. Keep doing that and I can live without winning streaks and sweeps.

 

Of course it would be nice if we could win games that favor us on paper, like Z vs. Cain

 

Eh, it evens out as the Cubs won the game where the Giants looked better on paper (Lincecum vs. Marquis). And Cain has arguably been better than Z this season.

[moorecg]

I miss scoring runs....

[TysonCBulls423]

that's why

[RyCubsFan]

Well, this game is frustrating, but at least the Cubs took the series. And the last one. Keep doing that and I can live without winning streaks and sweeps.

 

Of course it would be nice if we could win games that favor us on paper, like Z vs. Cain

 

 

Sure, but we won the first game, which didn't favor us on paper....Marquis vs. Lincecum

[illiniguy]

Lee takes strikes and swings at garbage. I would rather not have to pay him the next few years than Z.

[Handlebar McSkullet]

these umps have been darn right terrible

[RyCubsFan]

Lee takes strikes and swings at garbage. I would rather not have to pay him the next few years than Z.

 

Good think you're not paying him then....the Cubs are.

 

He's still one of the best first baseman in the league.

[UMFan83]

Go figure. Monday we get 5 runs on 7 hits. Yesterday we get 4 runs on 6 hits. Today we get 1 run on 8 hits.