8/6 Astros (Backe) @ Cubs (Marquis) - 1:20 WGN

[David]

I think sometimes LLF does that on purpose.

 

I honestly couldn't have come up with a worse offseason plan if I tried.

 

Well, maybe giving Sheets an 8 year 116 million dollar deal... ?

[Magnetic Curses]

Only 15 hits for Ward this year. 15-66

 

he hasn't been super terrible this year for a pinch hitter, but that's all he can do. it's hard to justify keeping him around for a plate appearance here and there.

[erik316wttn]

Ward has been P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C this year.

 

And Hoff is in the minors why, exactly?

[UMFan83]

Really weird to see 15 runs scored in the first 4 innings and then 0 the next 4 1/2

[Keener98]

Are there any major corner OFers (other than Manny) going FA this year?

 

I haven't heard much. But it would be nice to move Fuku to CF (if he's willing) and get a .900 OPS bat in RF.

 

If Fuku takes a leap in power next year - icing on the cake.

 

 

I take it youve given up on Pie?

 

I was never very high on his approach/hitting style. I know he has produced at every level but even in the minors, he is not exactly my kind of player. That said, I'd be glad to see him get a solid shot to play for once, but I'd be even more glad to have a really good player (but not some crappy vet) take that opportunity away.

Makes sense, I was just wondering. I wonder how much value Pie has right now. Id be all for a move of Fuku to CF, if it means we can get a stud RF.

[Sammy Sofa]

Only 15 hits for Ward this year. 15-66

 

I'll take Hoff as the new Ward, please.

[TruffleShuffle]

actually i don't really blame all of that on latroy; he had much worse numbers as a closer than as a setup guy. the evidence was there that he just couldn't deal with the 9th inning pressure, and of course dusty just went ahead and ignored it.

 

what a pox on this organization he was... i should wake up every day and say a prayer in thanks for him being gone.

[bukie]

A-hole k's the side, gee where was that in 2004 Latroy?

 

Actually, LaTroy did that plenty in 2004. He was fantastic, as long as it wasn't in the 9th.

[E.J.]

Great play on both ends.

[Sammy Sofa]

Nicely done, Lee.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Are there any major corner OFers (other than Manny) going FA this year?

 

I haven't heard much. But it would be nice to move Fuku to CF (if he's willing) and get a .900 OPS bat in RF.

 

If Fuku takes a leap in power next year - icing on the cake.

 

I'd like to move Sori to RF, Fuku to CF, and sign Dunn. =P~

 

Yes please.

 

How about Milton Bradley? Everyone on his board has wanted him for the past few years, and I think he only signed a 1 year deal with Texas.

 

If I was sure Bradley's knees would hold up enough for him to play RF, sure. But he's played a lot of DH this year and has still been limited some.

[Keener98]

Not sure where that pitch was

[gflore34]

A-hole k's the side, gee where was that in 2004 Latroy?

 

Actually, LaTroy did that plenty in 2004. He was fantastic, as long as it wasn't in the 9th.

 

You're right, actually it's not his fault he was put in a situation where he couldn't succeed.

[erik316wttn]

Everyone stand!

[Sammy Sofa]

The Shark demands his chum.

[E.J.]

Yay. Cubs win. About time we had a nice blowout.

[Little Slide Rooter]

I think sometimes LLF does that on purpose.

 

I honestly couldn't have come up with a worse offseason plan if I tried.

 

Well, maybe giving Sheets an 8 year 116 million dollar deal... ?

 

K Rod would be great. CCs going to th Dodgers. He wants to play there, they have the need, and they have the money. I dont see us going after Sheets. Too many teams will be after him, and we already have one pitcher that makes me bite my nails every time the take him out of the game. Imagining Marmol to Wood to K Rod brings chills. Again, its all moot, as he will not be leavin Annaheim.

[MarmolMan]

Jeff Karstens - 7 IP, 82 pitches, 0 hits, 0 walks!

[Little Slide Rooter]

Only 15 hits for Ward this year. 15-66

 

I'll take Hoff as the new Ward, please.

 

Next year you will. And if he makes the most out of his September call up, and Ward continues to suck, maybe in October.

[David]

I am really mixed in my feelings on Dunn.

 

He has to be the most polarizing player in baseball. He is probably only player with numbers that good who fails the eye test that badly. He's so hilariously terrible in the outfield, and while I don't really care about BA, it still bugs the hell out of my instincts to see a guy hitting .240. Hard to explain. Also, it's not like OBP (or SLG) are undervalued these days.

 

Cubs win!

[UMFan83]

Ummm....Cubs win!

[ChiCubsFan]

Jeff Karstens - 7 IP, 82 pitches, 0 hits, 0 walks!

 

In other words, PERFECT GAME ALERT!!!!!!!!

 

Soriano hopping to make the catch near the bullpen mound is scary.

[erik316wttn]

I am really mixed in my feelings on Dunn.

 

He has to be the most polarizing player in baseball. He is probably only player with numbers that good who fails the eye test that badly. He's so hilariously terrible in the outfield, and while I don't really care about BA, it still bugs the hell out of my instincts to see a guy hitting .240. Hard to explain. Also, it's not like OBP (or SLG) are undervalued these days.

 

Cubs win!

 

OBP is obviously the more important of the two stats, but BA isn't totally worthless. If a guy is hitting .240, regardless of his OBP, he has some problems.

[David]

I think sometimes LLF does that on purpose.

 

I honestly couldn't have come up with a worse offseason plan if I tried.

 

Well, maybe giving Sheets an 8 year 116 million dollar deal... ?

 

K Rod would be great. CCs going to th Dodgers. He wants to play there, they have the need, and they have the money. I dont see us going after Sheets. Too many teams will be after him, and we already have one pitcher that makes me bite my nails every time the take him out of the game. Imagining Marmol to Wood to K Rod brings chills. Again, its all moot, as he will not be leavin Annaheim.

 

 

Because giving relievers huge amounts of money is a great idea.

[erik316wttn]

Jeff Karstens - 7 IP, 82 pitches, 0 hits, 0 walks!

 

In other words, PERFECT GAME ALERT!!!!!!!!

 

Soriano hopping to make the catch near the bullpen mound is scary.

 

He seriously needs to stop doing that.