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

[salukifudd]

benny hill music!

 

[chuckywang]

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

 

 

We are talking about Geoff Blum here, right? The same guy who is batting .239 on the season with a .715 OPS?

 

The key words were right now. Blum gets big hits, Lee, not so much. Lets get 3 and win this now.

 

Oh great, the "clutchiness" discussion again.

[Guest]

we've never gotten a hit off of valverde.

 

I'll take 7 straight walks and HBPs.

[Ski]

If they can hit a HR off of our closer, we can hit one off of their closer.

 

Also, should be a 1 run game, but whatever. There really needs to be a way to file a complaint against an ump.

 

Hawk, is that you?

Yes, I also go by Ski Hawk, but I usually just go by Ski now. What other forum do you know me from?

[E.J.]

we've never gotten a hit off of valverde.

 

I'll take 7 straight walks and HBPs.

 

I'll take 2 walks and a walk-off homer by Hoff.

[Guest]

If they can hit a HR off of our closer, we can hit one off of their closer.

 

Also, should be a 1 run game, but whatever. There really needs to be a way to file a complaint against an ump.

 

Hawk, is that you?

 

DAGGUM RIGHT!

[Sosa21MVP]

A 4 game losing streak to drop to.......85-54.....*gasp*

 

While I do hate this losing skid with the white hot fire of 10,000 suns......panic isn't anywhere near my radar screen. :-"

[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?

 

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

 

Ooooo okay so we have a safety valve that will let us get swept by the Mets instead of the Dbacks. I see.

 

lol whatever you say man.. feel free to keep flying off the handle.

 

how have you ever survived a 162 game season?

 

At least I'm won't be devastated when it actually happens. Prepare for the worst.

[sweetpeteman]

Its not so much losing that is pissing me off, its that they are losing due to stupidity, and are also looking like a team playing for nothing in September. Horrible approaches at the plate, piss-poor running of the bases, incredibly dumb managerial decisions, and fielding that seems to suddenly be disappearing. Makes me want to choke something.

[Outshined_One]

I want Jose Valverde beaten with a rubber hose.

[Handlebar McSkullet]

valverde is pretty good

[David]

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

 

 

We are talking about Geoff Blum here, right? The same guy who is batting .239 on the season with a .715 OPS?

 

The key words were right now. Blum gets big hits, Lee, not so much. Lets get 3 and win this now.

 

lol

[inari]

Le sigh.

[TMan92]

He showboats the first out now. What a loser.

[Little Slide Rooter]

The so called heart of our lineup has been a disaster lately. Not too late to do something about that.

[Ski]

If they can hit a HR off of our closer, we can hit one off of their closer.

 

Also, should be a 1 run game, but whatever. There really needs to be a way to file a complaint against an ump.

 

Hawk, is that you?

 

DAGGUM RIGHT!

What? Is this some sort of joke?

 

Also, a walk would've been nice there.

[Handlebar McSkullet]

Its not so much losing that is pissing me off, its that they are losing due to stupidity, and are also looking like a team playing for nothing in September. Horrible approaches at the plate, piss-poor running of the bases, incredibly dumb managerial decisions, and fielding that seems to suddenly be disappearing. Makes me want to choke something.

 

they are a team playing for nothing

[OleMissCub]

Vic Mackey should beat Valverde with a chain. What a jerk.

[rocket]

daryle ward will save us

[Magnetic Curses]

1 down.

[sweetpeteman]

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

 

 

We are talking about Geoff Blum here, right? The same guy who is batting .239 on the season with a .715 OPS?

 

The key words were right now. Blum gets big hits, Lee, not so much. Lets get 3 and win this now.

 

lol

 

 

I was going to respond, but my head imploded.

[17 Seconds]

This is like the 3rd extended slump for Aramis this season. His average is down into the .270's now

[kujay]

Ward to PH next. That makes a lot of sense.

 

I'm not usually one to pile on Lou, but this has been pretty bad.

[rynefan]

get on any way you can

[E.J.]

I wouldn't mind DeRo sending a screaming liner right at Valverde's head. What a ridiculous show on the mound after the first freaking out.