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

[BRASKYS SCOTCH]

So where does Edmonds keep his little dog while the game is being played? Hope he didn't negotiate to have it sit with him in the dugout because it would probably be in an oversized purse ...

 

Also, is it true all the vendors are diving for their tips today in honor of Edmonds' first game as a Cub?

 

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[Derwood]

According to both WSCR and ESPN1000, Edmonds is hitting 6th in the lineup today, and Fukudome is still 5th.

 

Guh?

 

i hate being right

[VanceJergins]

Lou isn't even consistent with his own stupidity anymore.

[kylescubs23]

Gotta be because Hank is playing today, right?

 

Soriano

Theriot

Lee

Ramirez

Fukudome

Edmonds (i feel dirty just typing that)

DeRosa

Hank

Demp

 

I think you'll definitely see Fukudome move up against righties when Soto is playing, at least I hope.

[Andy]

So we want a lefty bat to split up the lefties, and then we...don't...split...up...the lefties...

[javy knows my name]

Lou isn't even consistent with his own stupidity anymore.

The old man is losing his mind

[beersoakedivy]

I doubt Fukudome will see anything good to hit today. I predict a couple of BB's for him today

[gflore34]

I doubt Fukudome will see anything good to hit today. I predict a couple of BB's for him today

 

Given that Maddux has tough time holding runners close that may not be bad.

[CuseCubFan69]

IMO, Fuku is the type of hitter Maddux would have problems with.

[Bruce Miles]

The real lineup

 

Soriano, LF

Theriot, SS

Lee, 1B

Ramirez, 3B

Fukudome, RF

Edmonds, CF

Cedeno, 2B

Blanco, C

Dempster, P

[Laura]

I'd prefer Fuku hitting 2nd today with a guaranteed 1st inning AB. Maddux tends to miss in the first inning and it's best to jump on those misses early and often.

[beersoakedivy]

I doubt Fukudome will see anything good to hit today. I predict a couple of BB's for him today

 

Given that Maddux has tough time holding runners close that may not be bad.

 

Good point

[David]

Yea, I figured Soto was getting a day off. Hopefully that's the explanation for that lineup (if there is any)

[Andy]

Good to see Ronny is alive.

[CuseCubFan69]

The real lineup

 

Soriano, LF

Theriot, SS

Lee, 1B

Ramirez, 3B

Fukudome, RF

Edmonds, CF

Cedeno, 2B

Blanco, C

Dempster, P

 

Thanks Bruce. How do you feel about this Edmonds move?

[Bruce Miles]

The real lineup

 

Soriano, LF

Theriot, SS

Lee, 1B

Ramirez, 3B

Fukudome, RF

Edmonds, CF

Cedeno, 2B

Blanco, C

Dempster, P

 

Thanks Bruce. How do you feel about this Edmonds move?

 

It's a low-risk move. Worth a try although I said in my blog I'd take a pass if it were me. They're going to assign Dave Keller full time to Pie in Iowa. Let's just see what happens.

[javy knows my name]

The real lineup

 

Soriano, LF

Theriot, SS

Lee, 1B

Ramirez, 3B

Fukudome, RF

Edmonds, CF

Cedeno, 2B

Blanco, C

Dempster, P

Could be much worse. That said, I'd put Theriot 7th, Edmonds 5th and Fuku 2nd. Oh, and I'd also have the better-defending shortstop play shortstop.

[CuseCubFan69]

The real lineup

 

Soriano, LF

Theriot, SS

Lee, 1B

Ramirez, 3B

Fukudome, RF

Edmonds, CF

Cedeno, 2B

Blanco, C

Dempster, P

 

Thanks Bruce. How do you feel about this Edmonds move?

 

It's a low-risk move. Worth a try although I said in my blog I'd take a pass if it were me. They're going to assign Dave Keller full time to Pie in Iowa. Let's just see what happens.

 

Thanks. What's Keller going to focus on with Pie?

[Banedon]

The real lineup

 

Soriano, LF

Theriot, SS

Lee, 1B

Ramirez, 3B

Fukudome, RF

Edmonds, CF

Cedeno, 2B

Blanco, C

Dempster, P

 

Thanks Bruce. How do you feel about this Edmonds move?

 

It's a low-risk move. Worth a try although I said in my blog I'd take a pass if it were me. They're going to assign Dave Keller full time to Pie in Iowa. Let's just see what happens.

 

I know that Lou is a little....sensitive...when it comes to questioning his lineups...but is there a reason that he's hesitant to put fukudome up higher in the order to take advantage of the OBP? Is it just because he like Ramirez with that protection?

[17 Seconds]

So it wasn't until I just checked the lineup on gameday and saw Jim Edmonds' name that it actually sunk in.

 

Jim Edmonds is on the Cubs. Jim Edmonds.

[BleacherBadger]

The real lineup

 

Soriano, LF

Theriot, SS

Lee, 1B

Ramirez, 3B

Fukudome, RF

Edmonds, CF

Cedeno, 2B

Blanco, C

Dempster, P

 

Thanks Bruce. How do you feel about this Edmonds move?

 

It's a low-risk move. Worth a try although I said in my blog I'd take a pass if it were me. They're going to assign Dave Keller full time to Pie in Iowa. Let's just see what happens.

 

Thanks. What's Keller going to focus on with Pie?

 

I'll take a stab at this one: Hitting.

[bcruise]

Nate McLouth is still on steroids (or something).

 

First inning HR, his 11th, puts the Bucs up 1-0 on the Cards.

[17 Seconds]

Nate McLouth is still on steroids (or something).

 

First inning HR, his 11th, puts the Bucs up 1-0 on the Cards.

 

I drafted him in all 4 of my leagues.

[beersoakedivy]

Edmonds has a .303 avg. with 2HR's and 4 RBI's in 33 AB's against Maddux in his career. Edited May 15, 2008 by beersoakedivy

[Banedon]

Nate McLouth is still on steroids (or something).

 

First inning HR, his 11th, puts the Bucs up 1-0 on the Cards.

 

The Pirates sent 4 batters to the plate in the first. One hit a HR. Piniero threw 8 pitches. Eight!!! That's some epic patience.