Cubs (Z!) vs. Marlins (Olsen) 7:05 pm CT CSN

[Soul]

Maybe we can give Geo some days off now.

 

I'm a little bit surprised that Geo's lack of off-days hasn't drawn more criticism here. There's no reason he should catch as frequently as he does. It'll hurt severely down the stretch.

 

And there is NO reason Z should still be in the game.

 

4 run leads haven't been all that safe lately. I say let Z get the first out or two here.

[Schwarber Fan]

Could that 1-2 pitch have gotten any more of the plate?

[CubsBears29]

Z has GOT to be somewhere near 100 on the PC doesn't he??

 

Cmon Lou... he and Harden are your aces, don't kill his arm in July.

[NotSoSober]

Can't believe Zambrano is still in, after what? 115 pitches now after that single? Lou has no faith in the bullpen. I'll admit this though, I'd like to see Zambrano hit again.

[17 Seconds]

This is so reckless.

[bcl412]

Nice play

[Little Slide Rooter]

Is anyone even warming up?

[Soul]

Nice play ronnyC

 

Now pull Z

[Brian]

sweet looking play

[haubrich91]

Wow, what a play by Cedeno.

 

116 for Z.

[NotSoSober]

Is anyone even warming up?

 

Gaudin and Cotts now.

[bcl412]

I will strike Lou down if I see Howry pitch again. Also take Z out please.

[Soul]

It's Gaudin/Cotts warming up.

 

Don't let Z pitch the rest of the 7th Lou.

[inari]

Cotts is now the 7th inning guy. He can never be used outside of the 7th inning. Ever. No one else can be used in the 7th. However, Gaudin can warm up during this time.

[Little Slide Rooter]

yikes.

[tenritsu]

Jeez, 120 pitches already. PULL HIM...

[Little Slide Rooter]

1 feel a 178 pitch complete game.

[CubsBears29]

Umm yeah, taking Z down after this hitter - no matter the result - would be very advantageous. Not just for the present, but the future as well.

 

Thx Lou.

[Soul]

Whew.

 

Slight concern creeping in now.

[bcl412]

With 120+ pitches I am surprised that Z is struggling.

[Jon]

DL, Lou. DL.

[AlwaysaCub]

Z will now be useless for roughly 6 starts.

[UMFan83]

It seems absolutely unbelievable to me that Zambrano can throw 123 pitches in 6 2/3 IP and not have a BB

[Soul]

OK LOU PULL HIM NOW B4 THE OTHER SHOE DROPS.

[NotSoSober]

Nice pitch. Finish Ramirez and let Zambrano bat.