7/29 BigZ makes it W3 (There's a game at 7:05pm on WGN TV)

[bcl412]

please tell me that someone not named carlos marmol is throwing in the cub bullpen

 

Shark was up at the end of last inning

 

He shouldn't pitch, there is no reason why Eyre can't finish this out but whatever.

[Careless]

This has been a very "easy" 118 pitches. He hasn't had a high stress inning and if we can have freash arms in the pen the last 2 games, let him finish the damn thing.

 

 

I don't want him to finish it, but I know Z will insist that he gets to. That's why I love Z.

 

That being said, I wish NSBB, would realize not ALL pitchers have the same requirements for pitch counts.

 

As Kasper just cited, Sheehan indicated that older pitchers can tolerate higher counts. Plus as I repeat AD NAUSEUM, it's higher stress innings, that REALLY influence Pitcher Abuse.

And since it's a 1-0 game, it makes sense to risk his arm with the extra pitches and pitchers on the bench who haven't pitched in a few days

[17 Seconds]

So is it safe to say that Shark is Lou's new toy? Good luck, kid.

[Derwood]

Lee is so unclutch. TRADE HIM

[weis21]

please tell me that someone not named carlos marmol is throwing in the cub bullpen

Shark was warming up.

[TruffleShuffle]

please tell me that someone not named carlos marmol is throwing in the cub bullpen

 

Shark was up at the end of last inning

 

He shouldn't pitch, there is no reason why Eyre can't finish this out but whatever.

 

or marshall or someone who doesn't pitch much. if you're not gonna use back of the bullpen guys with a 6 run lead then what's the point of even having them on the team?

[haubrich91]

This...would...be....the...time...for......HOWRY

 

He'd probably give up back to back to back to back to back home runs.

[Elrhino]

I think my high school team fielded a better defense. And I'm not using hyperbole.

[ChiCubsfan0502]

Len and Bob basically saying what I'm saying about pitch counts. Thanks, guys.

[17 Seconds]

Also, the "non stress" innings thing seems like an excuse to me.

 

Maybe you should do some research on pitcher abuse. stressful innings MOST CERTAINLY influence pitcher abuse.

 

I'm not saying that it doesn't. What I'm saying is that 118 pitches is still a lot of work, no matter how stressful they are.

[RammyFanny]

Lou will take it easy on Samardijia once "Shark Week" is over on the Discovery Channel.

[bcl412]

ARam just kicked the extra point. 7-0

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

Great to see Aramis getting his hits.

[17 Seconds]

Len and Bob basically saying what I'm saying about pitch counts. Thanks, guys.

 

Dude, those guys work for the Cubs.

[TruffleShuffle]

Len and Bob basically saying what I'm saying about pitch counts. Thanks, guys.

 

i'm not listening to them, but i'm pretty sure they're not saying it's a good idea to let your ace throw 130+ pitches after going for 124 his last start.

[Magnetic Curses]

aram coming around.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I missed it, is Samardzija really warming up in the pen? Please tell me Eyre is going to pitch the 9th.

[ChiCubsfan0502]

A-Ram! 7-0!! How are you feeling, Brewers?

[Soul]

This is fun.

 

I like it here. :clapping:

[Wilson A2000]

please tell me that someone not named carlos marmol is throwing in the cub bullpen

 

Shark was up at the end of last inning

 

He shouldn't pitch, there is no reason why Eyre can't finish this out but whatever.

 

or marshall or someone who doesn't pitch much. if you're not gonna use back of the bullpen guys with a 6 run lead then what's the point of even having them on the team?

 

Agreed. Not only does it unnecessarily strain the pen, but it makes it harder for Eyre to get any consistency going when he isn't it the game. I bet Lou just forgot about him.

 

I am sure this has been discussed, but the % of Cub fans at Miller Park is above 10-20 right?

[Sorianos hop]

nice do Trammel

[Andy]

please tell me that someone not named carlos marmol is throwing in the cub bullpen

 

Shark was up at the end of last inning

 

He shouldn't pitch, there is no reason why Eyre can't finish this out but whatever.

 

or marshall or someone who doesn't pitch much. if you're not gonna use back of the bullpen guys with a 6 run lead then what's the point of even having them on the team?

Sigh...Lou, Lou, Lou...you are so dumb.

[17 Seconds]

Ramirez gained like 20 points on his OPS tonight.

[E.J.]

Has ELCABALLO45 weighed in on the game yet?

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

I missed it, is Samardzija really warming up in the pen? Please tell me Eyre is going to pitch the 9th.

 

Shark is warming up. No Eyre sighting.