4/7 Cubs (Lilly) at Pirates (Gorzelanny), 12:30 PM CT, WGN

[BigSlick]

You can't pretend minor league stats aren't generally going to be pretty good indicators of future success.

 

For a lot of players. But given Cedeno's makeup and skills, they probably aren't the best indicator for him. I addressed this a few pages ago.

You could say the same thing with Pie's long swing and lack of plate discipline.

[Andy]

Good, Piggy up in the pen.

[Banedon]

OK, did the forums just go screwy for a minute for everyone else?

 

Leadoff walk. Ugh.

 

Yeah...I think Tim is still hunting out that bug.

[PrimeTime]

News: Orioles 2B Brian Roberts walked twice Saturday against the Mariners and now leads the AL with seven. He also stole two bases and doubled, finishing 1-for-3.

Analysis: Roberts is now batting .364 to go with his league-leading walk total, and any team that wants to trade for him might have to pay more now than they would have March 31. His potential to hit .300 with 10 homers and 40 stolen bases makes him a must-start in Fantasy.

 

Would be realllly nice in our lineup..

[C.C.]

well that inning sucked!

[Flames24Rulz]

OK, did the forums just go screwy for a minute for everyone else?

 

Leadoff walk. Ugh.

 

Yeah, they did for me too.

 

Come on Hart. DP here.

[Fred Hornkohl]

TOP OF THE SIXTH INNING

 

Johnson singled to left field

D Lee doubled (ground rule) to left field , Johnson to third

Ramirez grounded to second base , safe on a fielders choice, 4-2J ohnson scored, D Lee to third

Marte in to pitch for Pittsburgh

Fukudome grounded into a FC, 5-2, D Lee out at home, Ramirez to second

DeRosa popped out (foul) to third base

Soto popped out to shortstop

 

1 runs 2 hits 0 errors 2 men left on base

 

                1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9              R  H  E
CUBS            0 1 6 0 0 1                    8 12  2
Pittsburgh      0 0 0 5 0                      5  8  1

 

Home runs:

CUBS: none

Pittsburgh: none

 

CUBS           IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Lilly         3.7  7  5  4  2  1  0  80
Hart          1.3  1  0  0  0  1  0  20

 

Pittsburgh     IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Gorzelany     2.3  6  7  7  4  2  0  70
Dumatrait     1.7  2  0  0  1  1  0  25
Osoria        1.0  3  1  1  0  1  0  24
Marte         1.0  0  0  0  0  0  0  13

[Fred Hornkohl]

Bautista walked

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

They were screwed up for me as well.

[98navigator]

What's with the loser fan behind home plate with the Pirates flag? We get it, you're a Pirates fan. Obviously, a season ticket holder because I've seen it repeatedly when we play there.

[Rob]

Get Marmol up.

[BigSlick]

Triple play time.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Rivas singled to left field , Bautista to second

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

This isn't looking promising.

[UMFan83]

News: Orioles 2B Brian Roberts walked twice Saturday against the Mariners and now leads the AL with seven. He also stole two bases and doubled, finishing 1-for-3.

Analysis: Roberts is now batting .364 to go with his league-leading walk total, and any team that wants to trade for him might have to pay more now than they would have March 31. His potential to hit .300 with 10 homers and 40 stolen bases makes him a must-start in Fantasy.

 

Would be realllly nice in our lineup..

 

He always starts the year hot. If he keeps it up in the second half, that's when I'll regret not trading for him. As it is, I'm happy with DeRosa's 8-24 start.

[C.C.]

Oh crap! Here we go.

[erik316wttn]

Here we go...

[UMFan83]

This definitely feels like one of those games we eventually lose. It always happens at this damn ballpark too.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Pignatiello in to pitch for the CUBS

[David]

So Soriano is back in the leadoff spot. Why isn't he hitting?

[erik316wttn]

So Soriano is back in the leadoff spot. Why isn't he hitting?

 

Because he refuses to work the count?

[Rob]

That might have been the most disappointing fan cam of all time. Where were all the hot girls?

[erik316wttn]

2-0.

 

Please stop being the Cubs, Cubs.

[weis21]

50 foot curveballs to boot

[Rob]

I can't watch...