September 11: Cubs (Harden) at Cards(Wellemeyer) 7:15 CT,CSN

[cubweiser03]

nice play by smarj

[Little Slide Rooter]

Runs, jerks.

[17 Seconds]

Has Soriano's hop been retired? He hasn't done it all night.

 

Maybe he's afraid to do it with the wet grass. Might slip coming down.

 

Good call

[Hall7810]

I just have this feeling.

 

Do tell

 

It was sorta your thing, with the Cards being patient, (which they weren't). I guess it turned out alright.

[Schwarber Fan]

This is gonna come down to Pujols vs. Wood isn't it?

[Guest]

2008 Houston Astros = 2007 Colorado Rockies

 

:-#

Except for the fact that the 2008 astros won't make the playoffs.

 

I'm sick and tired of hearing about the great moves to get Hawkins and Wolf.

 

You do realize the Astros are only three games out in the wild card, right?

[Ski]

Isn't Pujols due up in the bottom of the 9th? I'd really love to score more runs.

[Old Style]

Can we intentionally walk Poo Holes in the 8th please?

[sweetpeteman]

Isn't Pujols due up in the bottom of the 9th? I'd really love to score more runs.

 

 

8th. Were going to the 8th (and yes he is due up 2nd).

[Brian]

Isn't Pujols due up in the bottom of the 9th? I'd really love to score more runs.

 

no he'll bat in the 8th.

[bcl412]

We have to score on Russ Springer right?

[Vinestal]

This is gonna come down to Pujols vs. Wood isn't it?

Oh god... the feeling that gives me in my stomach is not plesant.

[Brian]

I wonder if they consider pitching Oswalt on Monday.

[SouthSideRyan]

Harden has not looked good tonight. Lots of hard hit outs and only 2 K's. I'm concerned about his velocity.

 

Another china doll on the pitching staff. He can be a good pitcher, but so could Wood and Prior.

 

Everyone in the world isn't CC Sabathia. Bitching about a guy with an ERA AROUND 2 because he averages ~6 innings...just mind numbing.

 

We are depending on him heavily to go far this year. He just missed two weeks with discomfort and has not pitched as many innings as he has this year in at least a couple years. I am so wrong.

 

He pretty much voluntarily took two weeks off with everyday soreness. When you're a winning ballclub you can afford to do that. The Cubs, in spite of the general mood of this board are a winning ballclub. When Rich Harden walks off the mound holding his shoulder you can throw your pity party then.

[Old Style]

This is gonna come down to Pujols vs. Wood isn't it?

Oh god... the feeling that gives me in my stomach is not plesant.

Wood will not pitch the 8th. I'd bet it will be Marmol.

[Brian]

This is gonna come down to Pujols vs. Wood isn't it?

Oh god... the feeling that gives me in my stomach is not plesant.

 

 

If Wood faces Pujols, Wood is in there in the 8th or something incredibly bad has happened

[Vinestal]

This is gonna come down to Pujols vs. Wood isn't it?

Oh god... the feeling that gives me in my stomach is not plesant.

Wood will not pitch the 8th. I'd bet it will be Marmol.

 

 

Thank goodness...

[Cynosure]

Ramirez lines a single into right field.

 

Man on 1st, no outs.

[Brian]

I'd love a run here or 7.

[gflore34]

Anyone else think Lee should be benched for a while or, at least, moved down in the order?

[Ski]

Cubs have a history of awesome 8th innings.

[Schwarber Fan]

Anyone else think Lee should be benched for a while or, at least, moved down in the order?

 

No, but I doubt you're alone

[Old Style]

Anyone else think Lee should be benched for a while or, at least, moved down in the order?

That idea has never ever been discussed here. Ever. You are the first to think of this. No, really.

[RedFlash]

2008 Houston Astros = 2007 Colorado Rockies

 

:-#

Except for the fact that the 2008 astros won't make the playoffs.

 

I'm sick and tired of hearing about the great moves to get Hawkins and Wolf.

 

You do realize the Astros are only three games out in the wild card, right?

 

Yeah, maybe so, but I think they are due for a semi-bad losing streak (say 4 of 5) within the next week, which will essentially eliminate them for any postseason chances. And personally, I think the Cubs will end the Astros season.

[Cynosure]

DeRosa flies out to Schumaker in center field.

 

Man on 1st, 1 out.