5/15 - Fathers (Maddux) @ Cubs (Dempster) 1:20PM CSN & 720

[Little Slide Rooter]

When did the Pirates learn to play baseball? I'm starting to think we might not sweep them this weekend.

[Schwarber Fan]

If/when the Cubs win this, I wonder if Edmonds will partake in the little OF hop? He's probably too old.

[jersey cubs fan]

Dempster going to pitch the 9th. It's ok, though, because he's done it before.

 

It's kind of ok because he's an older pitcher who will be a free agent this year and probably get a huge contract. If they insist on treating guys like this I'd rather it be somebody like Dempster than a 22-year old.

[BleacherBadger]

Aren't we going to keep starting Dempster? Then why let him go above 100 pitches? He's looked more vulnerable the last 2 innings. What's the point? Will anyone remember his 'complete game' next week?

 

I will. If not soley due to that comment.

[E.J.]

Stupid decision to let Dempster try to finish it out.

[bukie]

Let's go Demp. Get Giles out.

[Schwarber Fan]

When did the Pirates learn to play baseball? I'm starting to think we might not sweep them this weekend.

 

Cards coming back to to earth

[rocket]

well that should do it.

[Careless]

Pull him, Dusty

[genbar]

Dang, saw that one coming.

 

Pirates scored one more. 9-5 top 9.

Edited May 15, 2008 by genbar

[David]

What has to happen to make this a save situation? Just curious. I can't remember if it's just enough baserunners to make it a 3 run game (save situation) or if the tying run actually has to be at the plate...

[17 Seconds]

Ugh Ryan

[Brian]

Wood getting ready, maybe Lou just wanted to get a save situation for him.

[David]

When did the Pirates learn to play baseball? I'm starting to think we might not sweep them this weekend.

 

Cards coming back to to earth

 

 

Eh, if Izzy weren't so crappy, they'd be on their way to another win. He's cost them quite a few.

[haubrich91]

Nevermind. Let him finish this! Edited May 15, 2008 by haubrich91

[OleMissCub]

Leave her in!

[Andy]

What has to happen to make this a save situation? Just curious. I can't remember if it's just enough baserunners to make it a 3 run game (save situation) or if the tying run actually has to be at the plate...

Tying run in the on-deck circle. If another batter reaches it would be a save spot for Kerry.

[Brian]

What has to happen to make this a save situation? Just curious. I can't remember if it's just enough baserunners to make it a 3 run game (save situation) or if the tying run actually has to be at the plate...

 

Tieing run on deck i think.

[Brian]

career high in K's.

[OleMissCub]

What has to happen to make this a save situation? Just curious. I can't remember if it's just enough baserunners to make it a 3 run game (save situation) or if the tying run actually has to be at the plate...

 

I believe you have to face a better that could "hypothetically" be the tying run.

[E.J.]

The fans at the stadium are idiots. Dempster shouldn't still be out there.

[Magnetic Curses]

Dempster going to pitch the 9th. It's ok, though, because he's done it before.

 

It's kind of ok because he's an older pitcher who will be a free agent this year and probably get a huge contract. If they insist on treating guys like this I'd rather it be somebody like Dempster than a 22-year old.

 

yeah, i'm not too worried about dempster's arm falling off. though i'm more worried at this point then i was at the beginning of the season. he's been pretty good so far.

[JGalt73]

Who the hell is booing? The same folks who gave Edmonds the standing O?

[Outshined_One]

ATTN: Lou Piniella

 

You are not Dusty Baker. Stop trying to kill our starting pitchers.

 

I'm not all that worried about 31 year olds. The PC thing is a lot bigger with younger pitchers.

 

That said, I could go either way on letting Dempster stay in.

 

It's only May. We need his arm down the stretch and I don't want to see him tire when July comes around because Lou keeps trotting him out there for 100+ pitches.

[Brian]

that's gotta be it.