6/12 Braves (Hudson) @ Cubs (Zambrano), 1:20 WGN & WGN720

[Derwood]

no worries guys, Eyre hasn't allowed a run in 31 games (meaning he'll never allow one again, amirite?)

[bcl412]

I think Lou wanted to hit with the pitcher to go along with the throwback day.

[Andy]

I think you have to bring Marmol in here.

We're not winning, so Lou refuses to do that.

[Ski]

Yes! Big strikeout Eyre.

[bcl412]

Now bring in Marmol

[RedFlash]

Why do I have the terrible feeling the Braves are going to break it open in this inning?

 

If it is, it is. The important thing is, the Cubs took the series. Sweeps are fun, and if the Cubs can get a sweep great. But winning series, are important.

 

If this is a loss, then it is.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I think you have to bring Marmol in here.

We're not winning, so Lou refuses to do that.

 

Once it goes to bases loaded, no outs, your odds of winning are 11%. Marmol would be a waste.

 

He can't pitch in every single game that is close between now and the end of the season. Sometimes, you just have to suck it up and go with someone else.

[BigSlick]

Lou getting bailed out by bad ass Eyre

[Mark_R]

That is some really bad facial hair on Eyre, damn.

 

These are the situations Marmol SHOULD be used for and we're not using him... Great.

[Ski]

It's just that the Cardinals love winning every game.

[BigSlick]

I think you have to bring Marmol in here.

We're not winning, so Lou refuses to do that.

 

Once it goes to bases loaded, no outs, your odds of winning are 11%. Marmol would be a waste.

 

He can't pitch in every single game that is close between now and the end of the season. Sometimes, you just have to suck it up and go with someone else.

I don't know if that is necessarily the best way to gauge using Marmol, the leverage in this situation is enormous, even if our actually chances seem low

[Andy]

I think you have to bring Marmol in here.

We're not winning, so Lou refuses to do that.

 

Once it goes to bases loaded, no outs, your odds of winning are 11%. Marmol would be a waste.

 

He can't pitch in every single game that is close between now and the end of the season. Sometimes, you just have to suck it up and go with someone else.

I wonder what the odds are if we get out of it, which Marmol by far gives the Cubs the best chance to do...

[inari]

I think you have to bring Marmol in here. The Cubs need K's to get out of this unscathed.

 

Also, did anybody else think that Tex had some cement in his shoes? Damn, he's slow!

 

Marmol can't be used in every close and late situation. Give Eyre a shot.

[OleMissCub]

Battle of New Orleans flashback in 3...2...

[Mark_R]

I think you have to bring Marmol in here.

We're not winning, so Lou refuses to do that.

 

Once it goes to bases loaded, no outs, your odds of winning are 11%. Marmol would be a waste.

 

He can't pitch in every single game that is close between now and the end of the season. Sometimes, you just have to suck it up and go with someone else.

 

I would wager that Marmol is much more likely to get out of a No out/bases loaded situation unscathed than about any pitcher in the league.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I think you have to bring Marmol in here.

We're not winning, so Lou refuses to do that.

 

Once it goes to bases loaded, no outs, your odds of winning are 11%. Marmol would be a waste.

 

He can't pitch in every single game that is close between now and the end of the season. Sometimes, you just have to suck it up and go with someone else.

I don't know if that is necessarily the best way to gauge using Marmol, the leverage in this situation is enormous, even if our actually chances seem low

 

It's 2.38 now, it was lower with no outs I believe. Big, but not enormous.

[TruffleShuffle]

it's a left handed batter, there's nothing wrong with having eyre face this guy. i agree with kyle, you can't call for marmol every time you need a strikeout.

[Handlebar McSkullet]

Soto's catching ability is getting better and better.

[rawaction]

did Zambrano hit for himself last inning. I'm just on gamecast, but that can't be right.

[BigSlick]

Hell yeah

 

Lets hope that Eyre makes all this talk moot

[Ski]

Eyre!

 

btw, where do you get those odds?

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I think you have to bring Marmol in here.

We're not winning, so Lou refuses to do that.

 

Once it goes to bases loaded, no outs, your odds of winning are 11%. Marmol would be a waste.

 

He can't pitch in every single game that is close between now and the end of the season. Sometimes, you just have to suck it up and go with someone else.

 

I would wager that Marmol is much more likely to get out of a No out/bases loaded situation unscathed than about any pitcher in the league.

 

"Much more" is a relative term. The average pitcher gets out of it 12% of the time. Marmol, 18%? 25%? And even if he gets out of you are are a heavy favorite to lose.

[Mark_R]

Eyre IS badass. Keep it up, Scotty. I'll be glad to be wrong about this decision!

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Eyre!

 

btw, where do you get those odds?

 

fangraphs.com

[Transmogrified Tiger]

did Zambrano hit for himself last inning. I'm just on gamecast, but that can't be right.

 

you'd think so, but it is