5/13 Fathers (Estes) @ Cubs (Marquis) 7:05 CSNC

[bring stone back]

So that is why bunting is stupid

 

No, that is why sacrifice bunts that aren't executed well are stupid.

 

Giving away outs in the 5th is always stupid.

 

I know - I hate it when I position my best 2 hitters to be hitting with 2 runners in scoring position with 1 out. IF they did walk Lee with the bases loaded, we'd get Ramirez and Fukudome with the bases loaded. How stupid....

[BigSlick]

wait are htey calling the game?

[Magnetic Curses]

So that is why bunting is stupid

 

No, that is why sacrifice bunts that aren't executed well are stupid.

 

no, bunting with your #2 hitter is stupid. or, having a #2 hitter who you'd rather bunt with in that situation is stupid.

 

That makes no sense. Bunting with your #2 hitter - essentially trying to put 2 runners in scoring position for your 2 best hitters is stupid knowing full well this game may be called very soon?

 

it makes perfect sense. you don't put a guy in the #2 spot in the order if you feel fine sacrificing his out. plus, the game is in the 5th inning.

[Soul]

Theriot's OBP is over .400 and you bunt. He's not really a DP threat, is he? Help me understand. This move might have just cost us the entire ballgame.

[weis21]

Is the weather really that bad that they aren't going to be able to get this one in?

[cubbyvirus00]

Lee and Ramirez have lost this game. Doing nothing against a crap pitcher with runners on.

[Soul]

Is the weather really that bad that they aren't going to be able to get this one in?

 

Look at the screen. It could be called at any moment.

[WilcoFan]

Horrible at bats by both Lee and Ramirez.

[bring stone back]

Game is about to be official and we're gonna lose. All because of a dumb bunt.

 

I'd say Jason Marquis giving up 4 runs in 5 innings had a little more to do with it than a failed sacrifice bunt.

[Schwarber Fan]

Tomorrow's basically a guaranteed loss too unless Lilly throws a shutout

[Little Slide Rooter]

Theriot's OBP is over .400 and you bunt. He's not really a DP threat, is he? Help me understand. This move might have just cost us the entire ballgame.

 

Our managers a blithering imbecile. I hope that helps.

Edited May 14, 2008 by Little Slide Rooter

[Magnetic Curses]

So that is why bunting is stupid

 

No, that is why sacrifice bunts that aren't executed well are stupid.

 

Giving away outs in the 5th is always stupid.

 

I know - I hate it when I position my best 2 hitters to be hitting with 2 runners in scoring position with 1 out. IF they did walk Lee with the bases loaded, we'd get Ramirez and Fukudome with the bases loaded. How stupid....

 

can you read? they would have just walked lee, anyway. this way they pitch to him.

 

i'd advise giving the bunting argument up. it doesn't really go over well, here.

[Schwarber Fan]

Marquis is so bad

[Chocolate Milk]

Tomorrow's basically a guaranteed loss too unless Lilly throws a shutout

Yeah, I'm pretty much done with this team.

[Schwarber Fan]

Tomorrow's basically a guaranteed loss too unless Lilly throws a shutout

Yeah, I'm pretty much done with this team.

 

K, cya

[erik316wttn]

Yeah, it's not happening tonight, boys.

[bring stone back]

So that is why bunting is stupid

 

No, that is why sacrifice bunts that aren't executed well are stupid.

 

no, bunting with your #2 hitter is stupid. or, having a #2 hitter who you'd rather bunt with in that situation is stupid.

 

That makes no sense. Bunting with your #2 hitter - essentially trying to put 2 runners in scoring position for your 2 best hitters is stupid knowing full well this game may be called very soon?

 

it makes perfect sense. you don't put a guy in the #2 spot in the order if you feel fine sacrificing his out. plus, the game is in the 5th inning.

 

Different situations call for different gameplay management. With the weather concerns, you're essentially playing the 5th as if it's the bottom of the 9th.

 

I'll take my chances with Lee and Ramirez each getting a shot against Shawn Estes with 2 runners in scoring position needing a base hit to win.

[CubsGM]

Get him out!

[Little Slide Rooter]

The only reason Marquis is still in there must be because Lou doesnt want to risk injure to any of the other pitchers who may be of some use to us.

[Mizzou]

F Marquis!

[Flames24Rulz]

Nice job Lou. Let's not get the bullpen going. This is complete garbage.

[WilcoFan]

Tomorrow's basically a guaranteed loss too unless Lilly throws a shutout

Yeah, I'm pretty much done with this team.

 

 

Where's that fun "season's already over" thread from last season?

[17 Seconds]

So that is why bunting is stupid

 

No, that is why sacrifice bunts that aren't executed well are stupid.

 

Giving away outs in the 5th is always stupid.

 

I know - I hate it when I position my best 2 hitters to be hitting with 2 runners in scoring position with 1 out. IF they did walk Lee with the bases loaded, we'd get Ramirez and Fukudome with the bases loaded. How stupid....

 

It's the 5th inning and you're handing the first out to a pitcher who is on the ropes. You're serverely damaging your chances out a big inning. I'm pretty sure the win expectancy would have gone down even if the bunt was successful.

[Soul]

God Marquis you suck

[weis21]

GET THIS BUM OUT OF HERE!