04/22 NY Mets (Figueroa) @ CUBS (Lilly) 1:20pm, CSN TV

[Tracer Bullet]

Yeah, kinda sucks about The Riot. He was killing the ball. Hate to lose him while he's hitting the ball so well, because we all know he can slump with the worst of them.

 

It's too bad for Ryan, but if Ronny keeps putting together good ABs and can actually take the everyday job, I think it's better for the team this year and the future.

[UMFan83]

Game will start on time and probably won't be delayed, although the flights out of town may be.

 

Hope we don't see a lot of first pitch swinging by the Cubs today trying to hit the road before the weather gets bad.

[BleacherBadger]

Like the lineup minus blanco - but I understand it's just a day off for soto.

 

I also really like Pie 2nd - not so much because it's a great spot for him but because he'll probably see good pitches hitting in front of Lee - especially with as hot as Lee is.

 

I hope Pie has a good day. Plz.

 

 

Also - Class starts at 3:30 for me. Lets make this one quick, ok cubs?

 

Class smass. Going to class is overrated. You have a book right? Half of the professors teach straight of the book anyways. Then again, the other half of professors have their own agenda.

[hotshot13422]

Haven't see Met, but Cubs go this way:

 

Johnson, LF

Pie, CF

Lee, 1B

Ramirez, 3B

Fukudome, RF

DeRosa, 2B

Cedeno, SS

Blanco, C

Lilly, P

 

Mets go

 

Reyes, SS

Beltran Jr., RF

Wright, 3B

Beltran Sr., CF

Delgado, 1B

Easley, 2B

Clark, LF

Casanova, C

Figueroa, P

[Andy]

Mets go

 

Reyes, SS

Beltran Jr., RF

Wright, 3B

Beltran Sr., CF

Delgado, 1B

Easley, 2B

Clark, LF

Casanova, C

Figueroa, P

That's a hell of a forfeit lineup

[SouthSideRyan]

Haven't see Met, but Cubs go this way:

 

Johnson, LF

Pie, CF

Lee, 1B

Ramirez, 3B

Fukudome, RF

DeRosa, 2B

Cedeno, SS

Blanco, C

Lilly, P

 

Mets go

 

Reyes, SS

Beltran Jr., RF

Wright, 3B

Beltran Sr., CF

Delgado, 1B

Easley, 2B

Clark, LF

Casanova, C

Figueroa, P

 

At the risk of Lilly giving up 12 runs in the 1st, that is not a good lineup we're facing.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Yeah, kinda sucks about The Riot. He was killing the ball. Hate to lose him while he's hitting the ball so well, because we all know he can slump with the worst of them.

 

It's too bad for Ryan, but if Ronny keeps putting together good ABs and can actually take the everyday job, I think it's better for the team this year and the future.

 

If they both keep producing, one will be our shortstop of the future, and one will be trade bait. Cedeno seems to have more of an upside.

[pitchcs]

Mets' lineup blows.

 

Been waiting for Pie in the 2 spot for some time now. Pretty happy about that, also moreso that he will hopefully see some good pitches.

 

Weather is still looking good over here. We haven't got rain a lot of the days that the suburbs have so I'm hoping that will continue today. Very windy though.

[CuseCubFan69]

So Ron Darling is the color guy for the SNY, interesting.

[CuseCubFan69]

Lee Mazzilli is complaining about the Mets only going to Wrigley twice this year. He said it was his favorite stadium and to only get to play there twice stinks. He also added them being ex division rivals, a time long gone.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

don't they have any crappy players they can put in for Reyes and Wright? or did they use them all up with the other positions?

[pitchcs]

Lee Mazzilli is complaining about the Mets only going to Wrigley twice this year. He said it was his favorite stadium and to only get to play there twice stinks. He also added them being ex division rivals, a time long gone.

 

What is he for them?

[E.J.]

They just interviewed Cedeno on CSN. He's worse than Fonzie. I haven't understood 2 words that have come out of his mouth.

[Banedon]

I've got a bet with a buddy that the Cubs will win the head-to-head matchups with the Cardinals this year. I feel pretty confident on that one, so I made another bet with the same guy that Lilly will finish with an ERA under 4.00. I'm much less confident on that one, but the bets cancel each other out, so what the heck.

 

Anyway, my point being...Lilly needs to start bringing it.

 

You are going to break even. No way in the world is Lilly going to have a ERA under 4.00.

 

Both bets were just $5 each, so it's not like I'm betting the farm. Imagine we'll have a couple more going before the season is over.

[CuseCubFan69]

They're talking to Reed right now. He's saying he's changed his approach and swing a little this year.

[hotshot13422]

don't they have any crappy players they can put in for Reyes and Wright? or did they use them all up with the other positions?

 

Well they only have one other infielder, castillo

[jersey cubs fan]

Lee Mazzilli is complaining about the Mets only going to Wrigley twice this year. He said it was his favorite stadium and to only get to play there twice stinks. He also added them being ex division rivals, a time long gone.

 

What is he for them?

 

Mazzilli is a studio analyst on SNY and hair care product tester.

 

 

My wife asked last night, "You think he's got enough grease in there?"

 

 

FYI, the Mets only come to Wrigley once this year.

[TakeMeOutToTheBallGame]

They just interviewed Cedeno on CSN. He's worse than Fonzie. I haven't understood 2 words that have come out of his mouth.

 

he's learning...i caught a few "you knows" in there

[E.J.]

Yikes. The wind is howling out. Don't like the chances with Lilly pitching today.

[biittner77]

FYI, the Mets only come to Wrigley once this year.

 

He must have meant 2 games. Which is good for Gooney since he'll be able to see his 2nd favorite team play his Mets 4 times at Shea. :-"

[SouthSideRyan]

FYI, the Mets only come to Wrigley once this year.

 

He must have meant 2 games. Which is good for Gooney since he'll be able to see his 2nd favorite team play his Mets 4 times at Shea. :-"

 

at his favorite stadium to boot.

[CuseCubFan69]

Lee Mazzilli is complaining about the Mets only going to Wrigley twice this year. He said it was his favorite stadium and to only get to play there twice stinks. He also added them being ex division rivals, a time long gone.

 

What is he for them?

 

He was doing the pregame stuff in the studio.

[CuseCubFan69]

FYI, the Mets only come to Wrigley once this year.

 

He must have meant 2 games. Which is good for Gooney since he'll be able to see his 2nd favorite team play his Mets 4 times at Shea. :-"

 

That's what I meant, two games.

[E.J.]

So, is today the day Lilly gets his ERA under 9?

[Roast]

Like the lineup minus blanco - but I understand it's just a day off for soto.

 

I also really like Pie 2nd - not so much because it's a great spot for him but because he'll probably see good pitches hitting in front of Lee - especially with as hot as Lee is.

 

I hope Pie has a good day. Plz.

 

 

Also - Class starts at 3:30 for me. Lets make this one quick, ok cubs?

 

Class smass. Going to class is overrated. You have a book right? Half of the professors teach straight of the book anyways. Then again, the other half of professors have their own agenda.

Unfortunately this one has her own agenda. I don't know why I even wasted money on the damn book.

 

It's a moderately interesting class though - biology and physics of sports.