Does anyone trust Bob Howry?

[kjfoster 1553]

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080729-kosuke-fukudome-chicago-cubs,1,4146175.story

 

LOL..Bottom of article , Lou says Howry is " unlucky "..Says he'll continue to use him in late inning situations..Give me a freakin break Lou..The guy is washed up and past his prime..He throws 90 mph straight fastballs and no other pitch..What a joke..Unlucky? How about he just plain sucks..Looks like were gonna blow quite a few more games tis year..

wow.

 

Sometimes, I love Lou. But when he says Howry is unlucky, it scares me.

 

BOB HOWRY IS AWFUL!

[Derwood]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course. Furthurmore, Weurtz wasn't even terrible when he was demoted, our manager just has ADD.

[kjfoster 1553]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course.

 

The same could be said for Wuertz. The arguement that either of them haven't been terrible is wrong

Edited July 31, 2008 by kjfoster 1553

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course.

 

The same could be said for Wuertz. The arguement that either of the haven't been terrible is wrong

No, not really.

[kjfoster 1553]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course.

 

The same could be said for Wuertz. The arguement that either of the haven't been terrible is wrong

No, not really.

 

Agree to disagree, I guess.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course. Furthurmore, Weurtz wasn't even terrible when he was demoted, our manager just has ADD.

 

Howry minus 5 outings this year: 47.1 IP, 3.58 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 35/7 K/BB

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course.

 

The same could be said for Wuertz. The arguement that either of the haven't been terrible is wrong

No, not really.

 

Agree to disagree, I guess.

 

No, there really is nothign to disagree about. Wuertz was not terrible in 2008. His demotion was based on bad outing he had vs. Cincy. He was actually lights out in May & June. Can we please operate with some facts here. Thanks.

[kjfoster 1553]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course.

 

The same could be said for Wuertz. The arguement that either of the haven't been terrible is wrong

No, not really.

 

Agree to disagree, I guess.

 

No, there really is nothign to disagree about. Wuertz was not terrible in 2008. His demotion was based on bad outing he had vs. Cincy. He was actually lights out in May & June. Can we please operate with some facts here. Thanks.

 

K

[Derwood]

a 1.42 WHIP from a reliever is, indeed, terrible

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course. Furthurmore, Weurtz wasn't even terrible when he was demoted, our manager just has ADD.

 

Howry minus 5 outings this year: 47.1 IP, 3.58 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 35/7 K/BB

Alot of bad players can look good if you cherry pick their best outings. He has been pretty bad this year, and in addition to the stats, it appears that he is "very hittable" these days.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

No, there really is nothign to disagree about. Wuertz was not terrible in 2008. His demotion was based on bad outing he had vs. Cincy. He was actually lights out in May & June. Can we please operate with some facts here. Thanks.

 

Guess who else was lights out in May and June? Bob Howry.

[kjfoster 1553]

a 1.42 WHIP from a reliever is, indeed, terrible

 

NO WAY!!! That is great for Michael Wuertz!

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course.

 

The same could be said for Wuertz. The arguement that either of the haven't been terrible is wrong

No, not really.

 

Agree to disagree, I guess.

 

No, there really is nothign to disagree about. Wuertz was not terrible in 2008. His demotion was based on bad outing he had vs. Cincy. He was actually lights out in May & June. Can we please operate with some facts here. Thanks.

 

K

compelling agrument.

[bukie]

Wuertz has been fantastic since July 30, and Howry hasn't thrown a strike since then. In the name of instant history, call up Wuertz immediately!

[kjfoster 1553]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course.

 

The same could be said for Wuertz. The arguement that either of the haven't been terrible is wrong

No, not really.

 

Agree to disagree, I guess.

 

No, there really is nothign to disagree about. Wuertz was not terrible in 2008. His demotion was based on bad outing he had vs. Cincy. He was actually lights out in May & June. Can we please operate with some facts here. Thanks.

 

K

compelling agrument.

 

I was taking the high road because there is no changing your man-crush on Mike Wuertz. I had looked up the stats, was going to post his WHIP and OBA, but decided it was in vein.

 

OBA is .331 btw

[fromthestretch]

At this stage, it's hard to say that one is really that much better than the other. Howry doesn't walk as many hitters as Wuertz, but Wuertz hasn't been hit as hard. To me, it's a little hard to justify giving Howry important innings while banishing Wuertz to Iowa (although I guess that Wuertz having an option left made that decision a little easier). I understand the whole "Lou doesn't like walks" argument when it comes to his pitchers, but does he like guys who get hit hard and give up homers? Hopefully, both of them can bounce back and provide some solid innings down the stretch.

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course.

 

The same could be said for Wuertz. The arguement that either of the haven't been terrible is wrong

No, not really.

 

Agree to disagree, I guess.

 

No, there really is nothign to disagree about. Wuertz was not terrible in 2008. His demotion was based on bad outing he had vs. Cincy. He was actually lights out in May & June. Can we please operate with some facts here. Thanks.

 

K

compelling agrument.

 

I was taking the high road because there is no changing your man-crush on Mike Wuertz. I had looked up the stats, was going to post his WHIP and OBA, but decided it was in vein.

 

OBA is .331 btw

I'm pretty sure that stat isn't correct.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

OBA is .331 btw

I'm pretty sure that stat isn't correct.

 

It is. .269/.331/.414/.745 line against for Weurtz this year.

[kjfoster 1553]

It is mind boggling that Howry can still be on this roster and Wuertz is @ AAA. Mind boggling.

 

Wuertz is also terrible

Sadly, statisics would suggest otherwise.

 

Prior to last night Wuertz had a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP in 5 appearances since his demotion.

Yeah, that is a great sample size there. Weurtz had a proven track record of "not being terrible". There is no point debating this. Weurtz is not terrible. Seriously.

 

You know who else had a proven track record of "not being terrible"? Bob Howry.

Exept for 2008 of course.

 

The same could be said for Wuertz. The arguement that either of the haven't been terrible is wrong

No, not really.

 

Agree to disagree, I guess.

 

No, there really is nothign to disagree about. Wuertz was not terrible in 2008. His demotion was based on bad outing he had vs. Cincy. He was actually lights out in May & June. Can we please operate with some facts here. Thanks.

 

K

compelling agrument.

 

I was taking the high road because there is no changing your man-crush on Mike Wuertz. I had looked up the stats, was going to post his WHIP and OBA, but decided it was in vein.

 

OBA is .331 btw

I'm pretty sure that stat isn't correct.

 

compelling agrument...

 

 

I'm pretty sure that is what cubs.com stats says... I don't know. You should check it.

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/stats/sortable_player_stats.jsp?c_id=chc&section2=1&statSet2=2&sortByStat=IP&statType=2&timeFrame=1&timeSubFrame=2008&baseballScope=CH2&prevPage2=1&readBoxes=true&sitSplit=&venueID=&subScope=pos&teamPosCode=all

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

That isn't oppents batting average, that's On base Average..LMAO, this is fun.