Barrett notices Cubs patience

[kente777]

The Cubs also have taken a different approach this season. They're more patient. Ex-Cub Barrett noticed.

 

"The big thing right now with that lineup is their on-base percentage is so high," Barrett said. "They really force you to pitch to them, to come to them. They don't make many quick outs."

 

Barrett cited DeRosa's homer and Soriano's blast as examples of the aggressive-yet-smart approach the Cubs are taking at the plate.

 

"To me, good teams have the ability to hit other pitches as well," Barrett said. "You have to stay stubborn with all your pitches, not just your fastball. That's the difference between a good offensive team and a great one."

Edited June 4, 2008 by kente777

[salukifudd]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQkEwKgEyc

[BigSlick]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQkEwKgEyc

wow this must be watched by every NSBB'er if they consider themselves a Cubs fan. So much awkwardness, so much...strangeness.

 

I love at the beginning when Michael just looks up and looks like he rides on the special bus.

[chuckywang]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQkEwKgEyc

 

Two things:

 

1) Duke 68 Clemson 66 on the scroller ... yay David McClure and horrible refs!

 

2) I think there was some chemistry between Michael and Gail. They would make a cute couple.

[carolinacubbie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQkEwKgEyc

 

I don't even have words for that. I guess Barrett never made Z a pizza, and that is what pissed him off?

[Vanilla Ice]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQkEwKgEyc

 

Two things:

 

1) Duke 68 Clemson 66 on the scroller ... yay David McClure and horrible refs!

 

2) I think there was some chemistry between Michael and Gail. They would make a cute couple.

yay homecourt scorers

[Geech]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQkEwKgEyc

 

I actually find that kind of depressing.

[weis21]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQkEwKgEyc

 

Two things:

 

1) Duke 68 Clemson 66 on the scroller ... yay David McClure and horrible refs!

 

2) I think there was some chemistry between Michael and Gail. They would make a cute couple.

yay homecourt scorers

are there any other kind?

[weis21]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQkEwKgEyc

 

I actually find that kind of depressing.

me and you both. I always liked Barrett, he seemed like a cool guy and I think he was really proud to be a part of the cubs. That said, I'm so much happier with Soto behind the plate.

[series65cubsfan]

Interesting, but great for the other Barrett posts. Re: Him laying out A.J.

[SouthSideRyan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQkEwKgEyc

 

I actually find that kind of depressing.

me and you both. I always liked Barrett, he seemed like a cool guy and I think he was really proud to be a part of the cubs. That said, I'm so much happier with Soto behind the plate.

 

Yeah, I really liked Barrett. I'm ecstatic Soto's become GEOVANY SOTO, but it's sad that things didn't work out for Barrett.