Re: 5/5 Cubs (Dempster) vs. Dusty Baker's Reds (Cueto)

[weatherdood]

Dempster with 6 K's in 2 IP -- I would say that doesn't suck too much

[weis21]

I'll bet money that neither Soriano or Pie puts a ball in play against Cueto tonight.

 

You're on.

 

These threads are ridiculous.

 

That's actually a good bet. I'm inclined to double the bet

Soriano will hit his trademarked meaningless 9th inning solo home run with us down 5. Don't take the bet.

 

Cueto won't be pitching in the ninth regardless. Soriano will put the next one in play.

[CubsGM]

20 K's for Dempster or bust.

[C.C.]

Nice comeback inning from Dempster!!!!

[SouthSideRyan]

Pie his last 5 starts: 333/389/400

[reds44]

This zone is a mile wide, for both sides.

[Fred Hornkohl]

                  CUBS      Cincinnati
P/PA              4.88            4.45
RBI%              0.00            0.38
R/BR              0.50            0.75
BA               0.143           0.300
OBP              0.250           0.364
SLG              0.571           0.300
OPS              0.821           0.664
ERA               4.50            4.50
BB/9              4.50            0.00
K/9              27.00           22.50

[UMFan83]

How anyone can say that Pie is ready to contribute in the major leagues is beyond me. Hey, we all want him to succeed, but he's just not a smart enough hitter right now.

 

Half the lineup struck out.

 

Not half of them took cuts as ugly as Pie's

 

Cubs fans who believe things like this deserve everything the Cubs have given them over the last 63 seasons.

 

lol

[javy knows my name]

I'll bet money that neither Soriano or Pie puts a ball in play against Cueto tonight.

 

You're on.

 

These threads are ridiculous.

 

That's actually a good bet. I'm inclined to double the bet

Soriano will hit his trademarked meaningless 9th inning solo home run with us down 5. Don't take the bet.

I...I have no words

[cheapseats]

Pie his last 5 starts: 333/389/400

 

That's horse crap!

[chuckywang]

Pie his last 5 starts: 333/389/400

 

Can't even OPS .800. CUT HIM!

[C.C.]

Dempster PC 49

Cueto PC 39

[reds44]

Pie his last 5 starts: 333/389/400

Holy sample size alert batman.

[CubinNY]

Pie is overmatched and looking clueless. Please send him to AAA

Yeah because everyone else has been hammering Cueto for us. How about we give him a month straight to play instead of only playing him against right handers with electric stuff. Lou is setting him up to fail.

 

Normally I would agree with you......but cmon, he has been horsecrap the last 5 games he's played

 

He went 2 for 4 with a double in the Cardinals series.

Your stats are really killing his theory.

 

I never posted a theory lol. I'm thinking he's looking just overmatched and lost at the plate. I knew he was amazing in AAA....I just find it hard to believe that he cant at least foul of some pitches and look like a major leaguer. How is it that a "stud" prospect cannot hit lefties AT ALL? That's an honest question

 

He can. He has. He will continue to.

Indeed. I'd like to add that one needs an awfully long bat to hit lefties from the bench.

[chuckywang]

Dempster PC 49

Cueto PC 39

 

Thanks Fontenot!

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Pie his last 5 starts: 333/389/400

 

But he didn't *look* like a major-leaguer doing it. That's all that matters.

[weis21]

Anyone listening to the broadcast on XM? Marty is absolutely going off on Dusty. The guy is a real prick. I bet he use to beat Thom pretty good when Thom was a young'in.

About what, changes in the lineup?

[Fred Hornkohl]

Dempster flied out to left field

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Pie his last 5 starts: 333/389/400

Holy sample size alert batman.

 

If we use proper statistical analysis, Pie would never have lost his job to Johnson in the first place. But some fans don't like that sort of thing.

[illiniguy]

Pie is overmatched and looking clueless. Please send him to AAA

Yeah because everyone else has been hammering Cueto for us. How about we give him a month straight to play instead of only playing him against right handers with electric stuff. Lou is setting him up to fail.

 

Normally I would agree with you......but cmon, he has been horsecrap the last 5 games he's played

 

He went 2 for 4 with a double in the Cardinals series.

Your stats are really killing his theory.

 

I never posted a theory lol. I'm thinking he's looking just overmatched and lost at the plate. I knew he was amazing in AAA....I just find it hard to believe that he cant at least foul of some pitches and look like a major leaguer. How is it that a "stud" prospect cannot hit lefties AT ALL? That's an honest question

A lot of guys are like that. Justin Upton looked lost at times last year. The difference is they stick with him and don't play some cast off like Reed Johnson everyday. Let the young kid play through his struggles. You would be suprised what he could do.

[SouthSideRyan]

Pie his last 5 starts: 333/389/400

Holy sample size alert batman.

 

Try to keep up.

[reds44]

Anyone listening to the broadcast on XM? Marty is absolutely going off on Dusty. The guy is a real prick. I bet he use to beat Thom pretty good when Thom was a young'in.

About what, changes in the lineup?

Griffey batting 2nd is comical.

[cubbyvirus00]

Pie his last 5 starts: 333/389/400

 

That's horse crap!

 

I have to admit, this made me laugh.

 

Nice sample size.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Soriano flied out to deep right field

[illiniguy]

Of course.