9/2 Astros (Backe) v Cubs (Z!) 7:05 WGN

[WilcoFan]

Good thing we didn't bunt last inning.

 

Seriously. Please stop. Alfonso freakin Soriano has probably never once laid down a sacrifice bunt in his lifetime.

 

 

I see...condescending sarcasm is only allowed if you subscribe completely and thoroughly to Win Probability Theory. Got it.

[CubsBears29]

That K3 was the same EFFING pitch that was B4 to Berkman!!!!!!

[rynefan]

Seriously, what is it going to take to get rid of Howry? I get the feeling Brenly really wants to lose it on him sometimes.

[TMan92]

Worst regular season loss since the Brant Brown game if this holds up.

 

(Well, probably not but I am pissed off.)

 

 

Sorry, but 2004 when LaTrine gave up the homer in NY was the worst game ever.

[Andy]

Is Zambrano ok? Was that ever answered?

[JeffH]

OK i'm starting to panic

 

That makes two of us. I'm absolutely expecting a collapse now.

 

Folks, this team is perfectly capable of going 4-20 and missing the playoffs altogether.

 

It's not likely, though. Probably no more than a 20% chance.

[Ski]

Thank freaking God the Brewers lost today.

 

A comeback win would cap off the rollercoaster of today.

Edited September 3, 2008 by Ski

[David]

Well this loss is on our number three hitter.

 

How about on Bob Howry?

 

Or on our manager for bringing him in... and for making countless other idiotic calls throughout the game?

 

Seems a bit much to pin it on a guy who went 2 for 5 or something if you are gonna pin it on one guy.

[Derwood]

so the bullpen was expanded and we have our closer going multiple innings in a tie game?

[SpongeWorthy]

Worst regular season loss since the Brant Brown game if this holds up.

 

(Well, probably not but I am pissed off.)

 

not even close.

 

Obviously Hawkins blowing it against the Mets in 04 is worse. I'm sure there are a handful of others.

 

But the immediacy of this one is really, really annoying me.

[rocket]

OK i'm starting to panic

 

That makes two of us. I'm absolutely expecting a collapse now.

 

Folks, this team is perfectly capable of going 4-20 and missing the playoffs altogether.

 

It's not likely, though. Probably no more than a 20% chance.

 

no, it's not.

[RedFlash]

I think most of us can agree.....this is both the ugliest game of the yr, and the arguably the worst managed game of the yr.

 

That has been said on a number of occasions over the last couple of weeks, even during wins. Not convinced it means a whole lot anymore.

 

It may have been said quite abit the last couple of weeks, but this game is TRULY the worst managed game, I'ver ever seen. PH Blanco for Fontenot. Bunting with DeRosa. Leaving DLee to kill a couple of rallies. Bob Howry. Blah, blah, blah. This game is truly on Dusty Baker level of incompetency.

[ChiCubsfan0502]

Is there any doubt if Blum could play a decent enough first base, you'd take him over Lee right now?

[inari]

Worst regular season loss since the Brant Brown game if this holds up.

 

(Well, probably not but I am pissed off.)

 

not even close.

 

The game Hawkins blew against the Mets is easily my worst regular season game.

[BCVM22]

Time for Valverde to salt the wound with his spasming fist pumps.

[CubInOK]

Well this loss is on our number three hitter.

 

I wouldnt be opposed to Hoffpauir starting at 1st tommorow. And if he does well, the next game, and so on.

Speaking of... why hasn't he been in this game?

[17 Seconds]

So not only do we lose, but we used Marmol for 2 innings and Wood for 2 innings. Worst possible thing that could have happened. Oh, and Zambrano is hurt.

[islandcub]

Is there any doubt if Blum could play a decent enough first base, you'd take him over Lee right now?

Jesus Christ.

[AlwaysaCub]

Now I'm starting to seriously worry about this team.

 

Yeah, I hear ya...even with a loss, the Cubs are still 31 games over 500, firmly in first place with the best record in the NL...Definite panic time.

 

How, exactly, does the situation you describe differ from 1969?

[David]

We'll score one next inning, have the tying run on 3rd with 1 out... and then two guys will strike out looking on pitches right down the middle...

 

just to make it as frustrating as possible (ala the Baltimore game)

[rynefan]

Assuming they make the playoffs, there is NO WAY Howry is on that roster.

[David]

Now I'm starting to seriously worry about this team.

 

Yeah, I hear ya...even with a loss, the Cubs are still 31 games over 500, firmly in first place with the best record in the NL...Definite panic time.

 

How, exactly, does the situation you describe differ from 1969?

 

There's a wild card now... which makes a huge difference

[kujay]

Quintero has the nerve to whine.

 

Wow.

 

I thought I was going to leave, but might as well wait it out now.

[CubsBears29]

I really do not like Quintero.

 

Total douche.

[spineguy]

should have bunted...PERIOD! That is the correct play...

Howry should have been released two months ago..

Harden resting for another 10-11 days..should hurt his control..

sit LEE for 3 games..seriously lots of baseball yet, let's not start resting players too early...

I hate Lou today