rotation for reds series next week

[cubsfaninkansas]

anyone know whos pitching tuesday and wednesday of next week, against the reds???

[Transmogrified Tiger]

anyone know whos pitching tuesday and wednesday of next week, against the reds???

 

Given the quotes on what's happening to Marshall, it would appear to be Dempster on Tuesday and Z on Wednesday.

[CubColtPacer]

It looks like Marquis will start one of the two games.

 

As for the other one, it's unclear. It won't be Lilly or Marshall. It very likely won't be Gallagher.

 

If I had to guess on the 2nd one, it would be Dempster, with them giving Zambrano an extra day off and pitching him on Thursday, and pushing Gallagher all the way back to Friday. In fact, if Dempster pitches well tonight, I think they'll go ahead and start him on Tuesday to give him 1 extra start before the All-Star Break, and then pitch Marquis on Wednesday.

 

It's really all up in the air at the moment though, and probably won't be decided until Monday afternoon.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

My bad, I didn't realize there was an off day on Monday.

[Little Slide Rooter]

any chance of us missing Volquez?

[CubColtPacer]

any chance of us missing Volquez?

 

Yes, actually. The Cubs will not see Volquez in the Cincy series because he pitches Sunday. They might not see Harrang either, but for him it depends on how the Reds arrange the rotation after their off day.

 

My guess is that the Giants will skip somebody to give Lincecum an extra start before the All-Star Break. If they do, the Cubs will see both Cain and Lincecum again next weekend.

[Little Slide Rooter]

any chance of us missing Volquez?

 

Yes, actually. The Cubs will not see Volquez in the Cincy series because he pitches Sunday. They might not see Harrang either, but for him it depends on how the Reds arrange the rotation after their off day.

 

My guess is that the Giants will skip somebody to give Lincecum an extra start before the All-Star Break. If they do, the Cubs will see both Cain and Lincecum again next weekend.

 

Believe it or not, I want to see Cain again. we couldnt touch him at his house, but in Wrigley, hopefully it will be a whole different story, and definitely a different lineup, maybe including Soriano. As for Volquez and Linecum, if we could miss them, that would be super.

[rawaction]

I would hope Lou would skip Marquis completely, though he did pitch decently yesterday. Dempster and Zambrano could be on regular rest Tues/Wed respectively. Either Gallagher or Marquis could go Tuesday, if Lilly and Marshall both start vs. the Cards.

[cubsfaninkansas]

has lou said anything about the rotation for the red series next week yet??? going to tuesdays and wednesdays games, and my g/f is a huge z fan

[cubsfaninkansas]

still no idea yet??

[rawaction]

has lou said anything about the rotation for the red series next week yet??? going to tuesdays and wednesdays games, and my g/f is a huge z fan

 

According to Cubs.com, Zambrano is going thursday afternoon.

[rawaction]

ESPN.com has changed. Says Dempster, Zambrano then Lilly vs. Cincinnati, which would keep all 3 pitchers on regular rest. Some combo of Marshall, Marquis should go Fri/Sat vs. SF, then Dempster ends it on Sunday, unless Lou feels the need to allow him to be able to pitch in the AS game, then it may be Gallagher.

[Bruno7481]

Harang will start the first game for the Reds on Tuesday night.

[killthegoat06]

Demp vs. Harang

Z vs. cueto

Lilly vs. Arroyo

 

 

cubs.com

[VanceJergins]

Demp vs. Harang

Z vs. cueto

Lilly vs. Arroyo

 

 

cubs.com

 

I like those matchups. That's a sweepable series.

[Skyballer]

All I know is an article from Cubs.com has Marshall on Saturday and Marquis on Friday.