6/15 Cubs (Lilly) @ Blue Jays (Litsch) 12:07CT WGN TV/Radio

[Butterscup1679666578]

I think it's the WGN "eyes" that are screwing everything up. Dumbest idea ever.

 

What "eyes"? :?:

 

It's a WGN America thing. You Chicagoans wouldn't understand.

[weis21]

Nice work to get outta that jam. Lets hope today's Ted is the one we see from here on out.

 

Minus the walks.

 

Well yeah, but he's not getting completely shelled and it's pretty obvious he has much better stuff than earlier this year. His control doesn't bother me nearly as much as his prior lack of velocity.

[islandcub]

I love me some Reed Johnson doubles down the line.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I'm tempted to switch over to the Blue Jays telecast with all the problems WGN is having today.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Carlson in to pitch for Toronto

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 39-13 when they get at least 8 hits..... 5-12 when they don't

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[illiniguy]

Mitchell Boggs, remember that name, he is going to beat the Phillies today. With jumping catches at the wall by Willie Mays Ludwick.

[CubsGM]

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPPPP

[Ski]

I love all of the censoring sounds in completely random places.

[BleacherBadger]

CUBS are 39-13 when they get at least 8 hits..... 5-12 when they don't

 

 

Go CUBS !!

 

Any stats on the Cubs' record when the telecast sucks?

[UMFan83]

Please we need to stop complaining about Marmol. Yes he's been overused this far, but despite some stupid decisions earlier in the year (the 2 IP appearances with a 5 run lead, etc), Lou is smartening up, and I think it has to do with that semi-rough stretch he had when he gave up some long balls. Since then, Lou has been using him in smaller <1 IP situations. Last week Marmol was on pace for about 109 IP, after a week of this shift, he's now on pace for 99 IP and 85 GP. Here is a look at some of the leaders in bullpen IP the last few years:

 

2007:

Heath Bell 93.2

Saul Rivera 93.0

Peter Moylan 90.0

 

2006:

Scott Proctor 102.0

Salomon Torres 93.1

Jon Rauch 91.1

Geoff Gerry 91.1

 

2005:

Salomon Torres 94.2

Scott Shields 91.2

 

2004:

Scott Shielfs 105.1

 

So while no one wants Marmol to pitch 105 IP this year, with a reduced workload that Lou is consciously giving him, he should end up around 85-95 IP this year. Please don't complain every time Marmol comes into the game.

[BCVM22]

Dammit.

[CubsGM]

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPPP

[Fred Hornkohl]

Fukudome lined out to first base

[weis21]

CUBS are 39-13 when they get at least 8 hits..... 5-12 when they don't

 

 

Go CUBS !!

 

Any stats on the Cubs' record when the telecast sucks?

Probably still a winning record. I love Fred's stats so much more this year!

[Roast]

CUBS are 39-13 when they get at least 8 hits..... 5-12 when they don't

 

 

Go CUBS !!

 

Any stats on the Cubs' record when the telecast sucks?

It's happened quite a bit this year.

 

 

also, it's impressive that there have only been 17 times this year we haven't gotten 8 hits.

[Butterscup1679666578]

that sign was awesome.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Camp in to pitch for Toronto

[BleacherBadger]

Please we need to stop complaining about Marmol. Yes he's been overused this far, but despite some stupid decisions earlier in the year (the 2 IP appearances with a 5 run lead, etc), Lou is smartening up, and I think it has to do with that semi-rough stretch he had when he gave up some long balls. Since then, Lou has been using him in smaller <1 IP situations. Last week Marmol was on pace for about 109 IP, after a week of this shift, he's now on pace for 99 IP and 85 GP. Here is a look at some of the leaders in bullpen IP the last few years:

 

2007:

Heath Bell 93.2

Saul Rivera 93.0

Peter Moylan 90.0

 

2006:

Scott Proctor 102.0

Salomon Torres 93.1

Jon Rauch 91.1

Geoff Gerry 91.1

 

2005:

Salomon Torres 94.2

Scott Shields 91.2

 

2004:

Scott Shielfs 105.1

 

So while no one wants Marmol to pitch 105 IP this year, with a reduced workload that Lou is consciously giving him, he should end up around 85-95 IP this year. Please don't complain every time Marmol comes into the game.

 

There is a separate forum for Rants.

[UMFan83]

Guess which flukey St. Louis hitter just Homered:

 

A. Ryan Ludwick

B. Skip Schumaker

C. Aaron Miles

D. Mitchell Boggs.

[BCVM22]

Guess which flukey St. Louis hitter just Homered:

 

A. Ryan Ludwick

B. Skip Schumaker

C. Aaron Miles

D. Mitchell Boggs.

 

All of the above.

[illiniguy]

Guess which flukey St. Louis hitter just Homered:

 

A. Ryan Ludwick

B. Skip Schumaker

C. Aaron Miles

D. Mitchell Boggs.

B, but D wouldn't shock me.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Damnit. Looks like the only one Myers can beat is his wife.

[UMFan83]

Please we need to stop complaining about Marmol. Yes he's been overused this far, but despite some stupid decisions earlier in the year (the 2 IP appearances with a 5 run lead, etc), Lou is smartening up, and I think it has to do with that semi-rough stretch he had when he gave up some long balls. Since then, Lou has been using him in smaller <1 IP situations. Last week Marmol was on pace for about 109 IP, after a week of this shift, he's now on pace for 99 IP and 85 GP. Here is a look at some of the leaders in bullpen IP the last few years:

 

2007:

Heath Bell 93.2

Saul Rivera 93.0

Peter Moylan 90.0

 

2006:

Scott Proctor 102.0

Salomon Torres 93.1

Jon Rauch 91.1

Geoff Gerry 91.1

 

2005:

Salomon Torres 94.2

Scott Shields 91.2

 

2004:

Scott Shielfs 105.1

 

So while no one wants Marmol to pitch 105 IP this year, with a reduced workload that Lou is consciously giving him, he should end up around 85-95 IP this year. Please don't complain every time Marmol comes into the game.

 

There is a separate forum for Rants.

 

Thanks. This is also relevant game thread discussion since the mere sight of Marmol warming up caused a page of complaints.

[BCVM22]

Lee!