9/6: LA (Lowe) at Cubs (Marquis), 1:20 pm CDT; CSN

[C.C.]

What a crappy day. I just wanted one thing to go right (that would be the Cubs), and it didn't.

 

We were over-due for a loss like this. It happens!

[Schwarber Fan]

great time to bring Wuertz in :roll:

[IowaCubsFan]

Can someone tell me why a couple of skid marks like James Loney and Andrew Ethier can hit, but this $100 million team can't???

 

I would hardly consider Loney and Ethier to be "skid marks".

I wish we could call them our skid marks. Give me Kemp too.

 

If they were on this team they'd all be somewhere around the Mendoza line.

[hawkeyecub]

Can someone tell me why a couple of skid marks like James Loney and Andrew Ethier can hit, but this $100 million team can't???

 

I would hardly consider Loney and Ethier to be "skid marks".

 

they are compared to the guys the Cubs have.

 

No they aren't. Especially Loney. Just because they're young and you don't know who they are, doesn't mean they aren't good. It just means you should pay more attention.

[Elrhino]

Cardinal fans erupt in cheers after the score was shown that the Dodgers took the 6-4 lead.

 

Makes me sick.

Earlier they made fun of a heavy set gentleman in cubs gear. They are a classy organization no doubt about it.

 

Best fans in baseball :roll:

 

I wonder if they declare the season over when their stopper blows a 1 run lead.

[CuseCubFan69]

Can someone tell me why a couple of skid marks like James Loney and Andrew Ethier can hit, but this $100 million team can't???

 

I would hardly consider Loney and Ethier to be "skid marks".

 

they are compared to the guys the Cubs have.

 

Also, Ramirez should never have been used so early, and Lou's gonna regret it.

 

I think Lou did the right thing regarding Ramirez. It's up to the rest of the team to step up and close the deal.

[Brian]

nice, I come back from class and see that the Cubs are winning 4-3 after 8 and all was well with the world. :(

[Post Count Padder]

Cmon Wuertz

[illiniguy]

If Dempster can pitch the 8th or 7th, Marmol should become the closer or at least get a shot.

 

Yeah, until he blows a save. Then let's go back to Dempster.

 

Marmol rarely gives up hits in his innings, Demp gets into jams every 2 or 3 save ops.

Part of Demps problem is he doesn't have a big put away pitch. Hence all the hits on 0-2 counts. Marmol does not have that problem.

[C.C.]

I have to put a little blame on Lou for this as well....there was no need to pitch Demps last night.

 

I don't think fatigue is a factor.

[Schwarber Fan]

Even if the Cards lose...we still lose our sole posession of first.

 

Yippee.....too bad we should have a four game lead right now.

 

haha that's being generous

 

by the way, after the game watch Demp be a class act and blame himself for the loss. I hope Z watches.

[rocket]

If Dempster can pitch the 8th or 7th, Marmol should become the closer or at least get a shot.

 

Yeah, until he blows a save. Then let's go back to Dempster.

 

Marmol rarely gives up hits in his innings, Demp gets into jams every 2 or 3 save ops.

 

dempster and marmol's whip are pretty similar. so, no.

[hawkeyecub]

Enough with the overreactions, Dempster has pitched great. He got the desired result on the 2nd batter, it was a matter of inches from being a double play ball.

 

Then he gave up a fly ball that doesn't get out unless the wind is howling out.

It happens, but he hasn't pitched terribly.

Its amazing it doesnt happen for us huh.

 

That has nothing to do with the fact that Demp didn't pitch poorly.

[TMan92]

Cardinal fans erupt in cheers after the score was shown that the Dodgers took the 6-4 lead.

 

Makes me sick.

Earlier they made fun of a heavy set gentleman in cubs gear. They are a classy organization no doubt about it.

 

Best fans in baseball :roll:

 

I wonder if they declare the season over when their stopper blows a 1 run lead.

 

I have seen this movie many times over the past 37 years. I hope your right, but I will side with history on this one.

[Keener98]

Can someone tell me why a couple of skid marks like James Loney and Andrew Ethier can hit, but this $100 million team can't???

 

I would hardly consider Loney and Ethier to be "skid marks".

 

they are compared to the guys the Cubs have.

 

Also, Ramirez should never have been used so early, and Lou's gonna regret it.

 

Funny you never said a word about using Aram when they did as it happened.

[Andy]

Dempster should not have been booed. He's been fantastic most of this year.

[jersey cubs fan]

I want to know why you pitch out with Pierre at the freaking plate and Kendall catching. He's not going to throw anybody out, and there's no good reason to let Pierre get ahead 2-0.

[IowaCubsFan]

Can someone tell me why a couple of skid marks like James Loney and Andrew Ethier can hit, but this $100 million team can't???

 

I would hardly consider Loney and Ethier to be "skid marks".

 

they are compared to the guys the Cubs have.

 

No they aren't. Especially Loney. Just because they're young and you don't know who they are, doesn't mean they aren't good. It just means you should pay more attention.

 

Meanwhile, our youngsters either can't hit, can't show up for the games on time, or if they can hit, languish on the bench behind a guy who can't hit and can't throw anyone out.

[illiniguy]

Cardinal fans erupt in cheers after the score was shown that the Dodgers took the 6-4 lead.

 

Makes me sick.

Earlier they made fun of a heavy set gentleman in cubs gear. They are a classy organization no doubt about it.

 

Best fans in baseball :roll:

 

I wonder if they declare the season over when their stopper blows a 1 run lead.

Wait do they have a history of winning titles or are they the ones who haven't won in 98 years?

[jaydee]

Cardinal fans erupt in cheers after the score was shown that the Dodgers took the 6-4 lead.

 

Makes me sick.

Earlier they made fun of a heavy set gentleman in cubs gear. They are a classy organization no doubt about it.

 

Best fans in baseball :roll:

 

I wonder if they declare the season over when their stopper blows a 1 run lead.

 

speaking of blow, get ankiel some asap

[Yestheydo]

Dang, I was hoping Dempster would take a curtain call.

[Schwarber Fan]

Can someone tell me why a couple of skid marks like James Loney and Andrew Ethier can hit, but this $100 million team can't???

 

I would hardly consider Loney and Ethier to be "skid marks".

 

they are compared to the guys the Cubs have.

 

Also, Ramirez should never have been used so early, and Lou's gonna regret it.

 

Funny you never said a word about using Aram when they did as it happened.

 

I said Lou should save him for the 9th...

[David]

If Dempster can pitch the 8th or 7th, Marmol should become the closer or at least get a shot.

 

Yeah, until he blows a save. Then let's go back to Dempster.

 

Marmol rarely gives up hits in his innings, Demp gets into jams every 2 or 3 save ops.

 

That's why you want Marmol coming in in actual pressure situations (i.e. with the team tied or losing, with runners on, etc.), and not for an easy 9th with the bases empty. Today's game aside, closing is overrated. You want your best relievers doing what Marmol does.

 

Do you want Demp coming in to pitch in a jam in the 7th or 8th??

[rocket]

LOLOLOLOLOL

[Shavo]

If Dempster can pitch the 8th or 7th, Marmol should become the closer or at least get a shot.

 

Yeah, until he blows a save. Then let's go back to Dempster.

 

Marmol rarely gives up hits in his innings, Demp gets into jams every 2 or 3 save ops.

Part of Demps problem is he doesn't have a big put away pitch. Hence all the hits on 0-2 counts. Marmol does not have that problem.

 

His splitter is definitely a put away pitch.