8/24 Cubs (Marshall) @ Dbacks (Owings) 8:40CT CSN

[illiniguy]

Taking Marshall out after just 72 pitches was an interesting decision. I would have just let him bat in the top of the inning. And I would have said that before Ward hit into the DP but I didn't realize Ward was pinch hitting.

 

What happens if Marshall stays in? Does his arm fall off after 80 pitches? Geez, I know you need to protect young pitchers, but that's freakin' ridiculous.

It had nothing to do with pitch count. We went for the throat and missed.

[Soul]

Whose is announcing the game with Mark Grace? He is god awful!!!

 

Yeah he's horrible. I don't know who he is.

Daron Sutton... whoever that is. I enjoy listening to the Arizona broadcasts just for Grace though. He may not be the best color guy, but he keeps me entertained.

 

LOL, I didn't recognize him. He did Brewer games before. He was never this.......loud.

He never had a team to announce for that was any good.

 

I liked when Vasgergian did Brewer games. It's been all downhill ever since.

[Irrelevant Dude]

Taking Marshall out after just 72 pitches was an interesting decision. I would have just let him bat in the top of the inning. And I would have said that before Ward hit into the DP but I didn't realize Ward was pinch hitting.

 

What happens if Marshall stays in? Does his arm fall off after 80 pitches? Geez, I know you need to protect young pitchers, but that's freakin' ridiculous.

Lou has had a VERY short leash with Marshall all year for whatever reason.

[IowaCubsFan]

Taking Marshall out after just 72 pitches was an interesting decision. I would have just let him bat in the top of the inning. And I would have said that before Ward hit into the DP but I didn't realize Ward was pinch hitting.

 

What happens if Marshall stays in? Does his arm fall off after 80 pitches? Geez, I know you need to protect young pitchers, but that's freakin' ridiculous.

It had nothing to do with pitch count. We went for the throat and missed.

 

As usual.

[CubsBears29]

How was that on the ump? Two fastballs right down the chute and then Theriot clearly came around.

 

K2 looked a bit outside, but I'm just watching on TV. :oops:

[Illini Iceman]

Taking Marshall out after just 72 pitches was an interesting decision. I would have just let him bat in the top of the inning. And I would have said that before Ward hit into the DP but I didn't realize Ward was pinch hitting.

 

What happens if Marshall stays in? Does his arm fall off after 80 pitches? Geez, I know you need to protect young pitchers, but that's freakin' ridiculous.

 

It had nothing to do with the pitch count. Piniella was trying to break the game open there and it backfired on him.

[illiniguy]

Taking Marshall out after just 72 pitches was an interesting decision. I would have just let him bat in the top of the inning. And I would have said that before Ward hit into the DP but I didn't realize Ward was pinch hitting.

 

What happens if Marshall stays in? Does his arm fall off after 80 pitches? Geez, I know you need to protect young pitchers, but that's freakin' ridiculous.

It had nothing to do with pitch count. We went for the throat and missed.

 

As usual.

Yeah, but I think Lou made the right call. It just didn't work.

[IowaCubsFan]

Taking Marshall out after just 72 pitches was an interesting decision. I would have just let him bat in the top of the inning. And I would have said that before Ward hit into the DP but I didn't realize Ward was pinch hitting.

 

What happens if Marshall stays in? Does his arm fall off after 80 pitches? Geez, I know you need to protect young pitchers, but that's freakin' ridiculous.

 

It had nothing to do with the pitch count. Piniella was trying to break the game open there and it backfired on him.

 

Once again, Piniella overmanaging.

[Irrelevant Dude]

Lowry survives an inning without giving up a run... and there was much rejoicing.

[Schwarber Fan]

I'm glad the DBacks' best hitter is out of the game

[CubsBears29]

Whose is announcing the game with Mark Grace? He is god awful!!!

 

Yeah he's horrible. I don't know who he is.

Daron Sutton... whoever that is. I enjoy listening to the Arizona broadcasts just for Grace though. He may not be the best color guy, but he keeps me entertained.

 

LOL, I didn't recognize him. He did Brewer games before. He was never this.......loud.

He never had a team to announce for that was any good.

 

I liked when Vasgergian did Brewer games. It's been all downhill ever since.

 

COX4 Padres games are a treat for this reason.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Taking Marshall out after just 72 pitches was an interesting decision. I would have just let him bat in the top of the inning. And I would have said that before Ward hit into the DP but I didn't realize Ward was pinch hitting.

 

What happens if Marshall stays in? Does his arm fall off after 80 pitches? Geez, I know you need to protect young pitchers, but that's freakin' ridiculous.

Lou has had a VERY short leash with Marshall all year for whatever reason.

 

yeah... Marshall has only thrown over 100 pitches 3 times in 17 starts.

[Soul]

Taking Marshall out after just 72 pitches was an interesting decision. I would have just let him bat in the top of the inning. And I would have said that before Ward hit into the DP but I didn't realize Ward was pinch hitting.

 

What happens if Marshall stays in? Does his arm fall off after 80 pitches? Geez, I know you need to protect young pitchers, but that's freakin' ridiculous.

 

It had nothing to do with the pitch count. Piniella was trying to break the game open there and it backfired on him.

 

Once again, Piniella overmanaging.

 

I don't think so.

[CubColtPacer]

Taking Marshall out after just 72 pitches was an interesting decision. I would have just let him bat in the top of the inning. And I would have said that before Ward hit into the DP but I didn't realize Ward was pinch hitting.

 

What happens if Marshall stays in? Does his arm fall off after 80 pitches? Geez, I know you need to protect young pitchers, but that's freakin' ridiculous.

 

It wasn't because they thought Marshall couldn't pitch longer.

3 innings isn't a large outing for a bullpen though, and that as likely the Cubs last big offensive chance. If the Cubs get a run or two there (which they usually do with Ward and Theriot up) then it becomes a 3-4 run game and you turn it over to the bullpen with full confidence.

 

That was one of those situations where in the AL, Marshall throws 8-9 innings, but it was the right move to pull him there. The difference between him and the bullpen for 2-3 innings is not enough to make up for the difference between him and a pinch hitter with the bases loaded and nobody out.

[soccer10k]

Taking Marshall out after just 72 pitches was an interesting decision. I would have just let him bat in the top of the inning. And I would have said that before Ward hit into the DP but I didn't realize Ward was pinch hitting.

 

Bases loaded, 0 outs it was very possible to break the game wide open there. Lou was thinking about that. Unfortunately, Ward hit into a DP.

 

If it was a tie game I could understand but Marshall had allowed 2 hits and one walk and allowed the only run on a solo HR. He's pitching well and there's no need to take out an effective pitcher after just 72 pitches. The Cubs may not have needed any more runs based on how he was throwing.

 

I understand Lou was trying to break the game open but I don't agree with it.

[Schwarber Fan]

Man, having Cruz and Marmol in our pen would be sweet...

[IowaCubsFan]

Thank you Marmol. You are awesome.

[E.J.]

Marmol is pretty good.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Ha ha! Marmol with the K!

[aerosmith21]

Marmol is just filthy!!!

[illiniguy]

I notice mr sutton wasn't so fired up there. Oh and that was a strike, so I don't know why they are all so worked up.

[Soul]

LMAO. The more the DBacks whine about it, the more the ump keeps calling it. Brilliant.

[soccer10k]

That strike 3 was low. There's no way that's a strike.

[WrigleyinEngland]

Marmolade!!! like kool aid but sweeter!!!

[Schwarber Fan]

Ramirez is going yard in the 8th, I'm calling it