5/7 Cobs (Lieber) @ Dusty Baker's Reds (Volquez) 11:35AM CSN

[UBlink]

Didn't Tim McCarver once say a walk was worse than a homerun?

 

I think his point is by walking batters you have no defense but at least throwing strikes you have one.

 

Not when the balls land in the stands

 

And Corey's only up every 9 batters.

[wekse]

 

I think there is but I can't think of his name. It's pretty cool to see.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Venditte

 

This guy? He was drafted but not signed last year, because he returned to Creighton for his senior year. http://www.gocreighton.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89374&SPID=78&DB_OEM_ID=1000&ATCLID=1145518&Q_SEASON=2007

 

 

Thanks CHL.

 

No problem. If a switch pitcher made it to the majors, what would the rules for usage be, anyone know?

 

.......video of him pitching

[Guest]

If Lix does something positive here, I won't say anything bad about him for at least 48 hours.

 

Whew, I can continue disbelieving...

 

Yeah, he should get a hit in every AB he takes, like the rest of the team.

 

Haha. You Pie, Hill lovers really go overboard sometimes. Nothing like a little exaggeration, no?

 

I simply said I was an unbeliever. You went off the deep end. Not like its anything new, I am used to you guys getting super testy.

 

I believe there are many more Pie bashers than Pie lovers. The entire team sucks right now, yet you single out Pie constantly. Then you quote yourself like somebody actually cares. Why not post the same thing about the great Reed Johnson? His .664 OPS is really something. Oh, another out by RJ.

 

I'm just saying, give the kid a break. He has a ton of potential and has been getting inconsistent PT. If we had a solid option in CF then I'd agree with not playing Pie right now. But because we have a guy OPSing .664 (now lower) even after a red hot start as our other option, I think we should give the kid a chance.

 

Oh...and Rich Hill lovers are looking pretty smart right now.

 

Reed's sporting a nifty .645 OPS.

[Outshined_One]

I think the only solace we can take in today's game is if Dusty decides to wreck Volquez's arm.

[gerby23]

If Lix does something positive here, I won't say anything bad about him for at least 48 hours.

 

Whew, I can continue disbelieving...

 

Yeah, he should get a hit in every AB he takes, like the rest of the team.

 

Haha. You Pie, Hill lovers really go overboard sometimes. Nothing like a little exaggeration, no?

 

I simply said I was an unbeliever. You went off the deep end. Not like its anything new, I am used to you guys getting super testy.

 

I believe there are many more Pie bashers than Pie lovers. The entire team sucks right now, yet you single out Pie constantly. Then you quote yourself like somebody actually cares. Why not post the same thing about the great Reed Johnson? His .664 OPS is really something. Oh, another out by RJ.

 

I'm just saying, give the kid a break. He has a ton of potential and has been getting inconsistent PT. If we had a solid option in CF then I'd agree with not playing Pie right now. But because we have a guy OPSing .664 (now lower) even after a red hot start as our other option, I think we should give the kid a chance.

 

Oh...and Rich Hill lovers are looking pretty smart right now.

 

1) I don't post frequently enough for you to make another exaggerated statement like me calling Pie out "constantly." You may have me confused with someone else, if so, fine.

 

2) I don't care enough about Reed to post about Reed. I also haven't had to hear he was the greatest thing since sliced bread for 4 years either.

 

3) Why do they look smart? Cuz Lieber struggled in his first start of the year while Hill looked good against Minor League talent? Rough comparison, but whatever.

[ChiCubsFan]

If Lix does something positive here, I won't say anything bad about him for at least 48 hours.

 

Whew, I can continue disbelieving...

 

Yeah, he should get a hit in every AB he takes, like the rest of the team.

 

Haha. You Pie, Hill lovers really go overboard sometimes. Nothing like a little exaggeration, no?

 

I simply said I was an unbeliever. You went off the deep end. Not like its anything new, I am used to you guys getting super testy.

 

I believe there are many more Pie bashers than Pie lovers. The entire team sucks right now, yet you single out Pie constantly. Then you quote yourself like somebody actually cares. Why not post the same thing about the great Reed Johnson? His .664 OPS is really something. Oh, another out by RJ.

 

I'm just saying, give the kid a break. He has a ton of potential and has been getting inconsistent PT. If we had a solid option in CF then I'd agree with not playing Pie right now. But because we have a guy OPSing .664 (now lower) even after a red hot start as our other option, I think we should give the kid a chance.

 

Oh...and Rich Hill lovers are looking pretty smart right now.

 

Reed's sporting a nifty .645 OPS.

 

My bad. That was his OPS before today's game began. At least Lou is realizing this and playing Pie in CF a lot more lately. Now everyone should just relax and let him play his game.

[Andy]

Didn't Tim McCarver once say a walk was worse than a homerun?

No. FJM posted a broadcast he did where he was apparently surprised that, on average, more runs scored in an inning resulting from a leadoff walk than a leadoff HR. He claimed this was "unconventional wisdom"

I think it was the other way around. He had the whole 'revolving door' idea in his head regarding people getting on base and was surprised to hear that a leadoff homer led to more runs.

[Outshined_One]

Who else wants a homerun today?

[UMFan83]

I cannot believe how good Volquez is. I figured the Cubs would have a decent shot at knocking him around, seeing as this is the point where advanced scouting usually finds a weakness somewhere, plus the fact that the Cubs are the first team to face him for a second time. What we've gotten instead is completely dominated.

 

This season is starting to piss me off. It seems like we find more weaknesses on this team everyday. Lou needs to flip out or something.

[gerby23]

Who else wants a homerun today?

 

Oooh Oooh pick me! pick me!

[Outshined_One]

IT'S PAUL [expletive] BAKO YOU IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?!

[Careless]

I wonder how many fireworks they have left

[gerby23]

Dangit! Votto alwats gets picked.

[Outshined_One]

Wait, that was Votto?

 

Whatever. Just walk Dunn here and be done with it.

[cubweiser03]

Dude its the 4th or July in cincy today.

[Keener98]

Hmm color me shocked that a pitcher who hasnt been allowed to face more than 1 batter in an appearance starts to struggle in his 3rd inning of work.

[Careless]

My wife is having an emergency cesarean so our daughter can come up to bat against the Cubs before this game ends

[UMFan83]

Dangit! Votto alwats gets picked.

 

4 of his 7 HRs have been against the Cubs.

[Outshined_One]

I think Lou should keep Marshall out there, just to prove a point.

 

"You want Marshall starting?! HA, fools! I'll show you!"

[Hairyducked Idiot]

My wife is having an emergency cesarean so our daughter can come up to bat against the Cubs before this game ends

 

Win.

[CoolHandLuke]

Thanks, Sean, for giving me a reason to continue watching this game!

[gerby23]

Dangit! Votto alwats gets picked.

 

4 of his 7 HRs have been against the Cubs.

 

Yes. They. Have.

Edited May 7, 2008 by gerby23

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I think Lou should keep Marshall out there, just to prove a point.

 

"You want Marshall starting?! HA, fools! I'll show you!"

 

Marshall hasn't accrued enough service time to be allowed more than 2 HRs. The bad you can be and still play is directly proportional to your service time.

[ChiCubsFan]

If Lix does something positive here, I won't say anything bad about him for at least 48 hours.

 

Whew, I can continue disbelieving...

 

Yeah, he should get a hit in every AB he takes, like the rest of the team.

 

Haha. You Pie, Hill lovers really go overboard sometimes. Nothing like a little exaggeration, no?

 

I simply said I was an unbeliever. You went off the deep end. Not like its anything new, I am used to you guys getting super testy.

 

I believe there are many more Pie bashers than Pie lovers. The entire team sucks right now, yet you single out Pie constantly. Then you quote yourself like somebody actually cares. Why not post the same thing about the great Reed Johnson? His .664 OPS is really something. Oh, another out by RJ.

 

I'm just saying, give the kid a break. He has a ton of potential and has been getting inconsistent PT. If we had a solid option in CF then I'd agree with not playing Pie right now. But because we have a guy OPSing .664 (now lower) even after a red hot start as our other option, I think we should give the kid a chance.

 

Oh...and Rich Hill lovers are looking pretty smart right now.

 

1) I don't post frequently enough for you to make another exaggerated statement like me calling Pie out "constantly." You may have me confused with someone else, if so, fine.

 

2) I don't care enough about Reed to post about Reed. I also haven't had to hear he was the greatest thing since sliced bread for 4 years either.

 

3) Why do they look smart? Cuz Lieber struggled in his first start of the year while Hill looked good against Minor League talent? Rough comparison, but whatever.

 

1) You generalized me as a "Pie lover" and even a "Hill lover" although my post didn't include Rich Hill whatsoever, so I generalized you as a "Pie basher". "Pie bashers" constantly post about their dissatisfaction with Pie.

 

2) If you don't want Pie to play CF, who do you want? People have had reasons to say good things about Pie. He's hit at every level, while being underage most of the time. I'm glad you judge him on a total of 235 inconsistent ABs split over last year and the start of this year, though.

 

3) They look smart because obviously Lieber isn't the answer. Hill not only looked good against Minor Leauge talent, but looked very good against Major League talent for all of 2007.

Edited May 7, 2008 by ChiCubsFan

[Schwarber Fan]

Hairston and Bako hahahahahahaha