4/4 - Astros (Sampson) @ Cobs (1Pitch Rich), 1:20 PM CT, CSN

[Outshined_One]

Pretty much just Soto, why would we expect Pie to be any better than Jacque Jones?

 

I think Pie will have more than 5 HRs this season.

[brinoch]

Be nice to get Pie on, and then see Ward.

[BigSlick]

i was kinda hoping that we were done with the whole "rich hill pitches pretty well, but nobody hits for the cubs and they lose a low-scoring game" thing last year, but apparently we're gonna keep it going right on into 2008

We really shouldn't be surprised. This is pretty much teh same lineup as last year except with Kosuke, so why would we expect it to suddenly start hitting now because he came?

 

I mean he's hitting, but no one else is doing anything, which is typical.

 

people hit for some of the other pitchers. there's a reason he only won 11 games, and it's not because he had a bad year or got hurt a lot

And it has nothing to do with who was on the mound, its just luck. Hitters don't hit better or worse for pitchers.

[Post Count Padder]

Did they mention Desipio?

[mul21]

PC for Hill?

[Post Count Padder]

Reed PH

[beersoakedivy]

Big surprise another pop out

[JonnyRed]

i was kinda hoping that we were done with the whole "rich hill pitches pretty well, but nobody hits for the cubs and they lose a low-scoring game" thing last year, but apparently we're gonna keep it going right on into 2008

We really shouldn't be surprised. This is pretty much teh same lineup as last year except with Kosuke, so why would we expect it to suddenly start hitting now because he came?

 

I mean he's hitting, but no one else is doing anything, which is typical.

 

The problem is not that we don't have good hitters, they just tend to be streaky. When Soriano and A-Ram are hot, they really deliver the goods. However, I'd trade some of the extreme hot streaks for more consistency throughout. Plus, we need to start working the counts better. Is it too early to replace Perry?

 

If the problem is the cold conditions early in the season, can't we put a bubble over Wrigley? Heck, Budweiser would be happy to sponsor it (Bubble by Bud)...

[BigSlick]

Is anyone else dissapointed to see the seats behind homeplate empty?

[brinoch]

It's the right time to pull Rich. He made a couple of mistakes, but not bad all in all. Now, if only the offense would do something.

[bhogg]

Hill was at around 90 pitches. 6 innings and 2 earned --- not too shabby.

 

Offense, please!!!!!!!!!!

[Post Count Padder]

YEA REED JOHNSON

[BigSlick]

God damnit, why couldn't that stretch over the basket.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Nice job, Reed!

[Derwood]

reed johnson hasn't been told not to hit

[CoolHandLuke]

Oh no, pie to the bench now.

[CubmanPi]

New rule: Anyone who's been with the organization since the playoff series with the DBacks has to sit.

[JonnyRed]

Welcome to Wrigley Reed....now, come on Zo, drive him in with a long one!

[weis21]

My money is on reed johnson starting tomorrow.

[JGalt73]

Welcome Reed Johnson, your starting CF.

[chuckywang]

Is anyone else dissapointed to see the seats behind homeplate empty?

 

3pm on a weekday? No. After all, those people have a lot of money. And they don't get that much money by slacking off work days.

[back2backjax]

matt murton's approach at the plate would be very helpful right now since everyone else thinks that mile high pop-ups are the way to go.

[Derwood]

mighty thunder stick!

[TruffleShuffle]

hmmmm wonder if he'll get stranded

[Post Count Padder]

Johnson to third. I highly doubt he's scoring