9/24 Cubs (Z!) @ Mets (Perez) 6:10pm The U & ESPN, XM188

[Warren Brusstar]

Well I officially hate Jose Reyes now.

 

What did he do?

[BCVM22]

That is HORSE542745. Z had Wright struck out three times. [expletive] these [expletive] excuses for umpires. Edited September 25, 2008 by CaliforniaRaisin
Swearing

[killthegoat06]

do you still want to play the mets?

[AlwaysaCub]

Larry Rothschild is doing a great job right now.

[WTFCUBS]

Serenity Now

[Hall7810]

Larry Rothschild is doing a great job right now.

 

I'd love to hear how this is his fault.

[Guest]

Don't swear, people.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Say what you will, but Z is easily one of the better #4 pitchers in the league.

[killthegoat06]

nvm Edited September 25, 2008 by killthegoat06

[Little Slide Rooter]

do you still want to play the mets?

 

Absolutely.

[bcl412]

Don't swear, people.

 

Seriously, are people really upset?

[AlwaysaCub]

Larry Rothschild is doing a great job right now.

 

I'd love to hear how this is his fault.

 

Would it have killed him to walk out to the mound and calm Z down? I'm not blaming him persay, but he has to keep his pitchers, especially Z, in control. That's part of his job as pitching coach.

[Mizzou]

do you still want to play the mets?

Yes. With Zambrano starting game three.

[Vinestal]

That is HORSE542745. Z had Wright struck out three times. foresooth these Howry excuses for umpires.

 

?

Are you watching the same game I was? He only threw 2 strikes and they were fouled off.

[KPet]

Well I officially hate Jose Reyes now.

 

What did he do?

 

 

He got in Z's head by going halfway down the line and doing that cat and mouse [expletive]. Then he celebrated the grand slam. How dare him celebrate his team's success!

[Warren Brusstar]

do you still want to play the mets?

Yes. With Zambrano starting game three.

 

Well, you'll likely get this exact same matchup again.

[Hall7810]

Larry Rothschild is doing a great job right now.

 

I'd love to hear how this is his fault.

 

Would it have killed him to walk out to the mound and calm Z down? I'm not blaming him persay, but he has to keep his pitchers, especially Z, in control. That's part of his job as pitching coach.

Yeah, because anyone can control Z. In case you missed it, he did walk out once and told Z he "had good stuff."

[Ski]

Don't swear, people.

 

Seriously, are people really upset?

Not that the game matters, but I'm upset when our "ace" cannot find the strike zone, and it would be kinda nice to help the brewers get into the wild card.

[17 Seconds]

That is HORSE542745. Z had Wright struck out three times. foresooth these Howry excuses for umpires.

 

No, he really didn't. K-zone showed that none of them were really that close. Z's act is embarrassing.

 

And I think Carlos has pretty much sealed his spot as the 3rd starter in the playoffs.

[SpongeWorthy]

Z flirting with a 4+ ERA now. That kind of sucks.

[bcl412]

Don't swear, people.

 

Seriously, are people really upset?

Not that the game matters, but I'm upset when our "ace" cannot find the strike zone, and it would be kinda nice to help the brewers get into the wild card.

 

It is annoying that he isn't throwing strikes but for all we know he is throwing like it's spring training.

[Vinestal]

do you still want to play the mets?

Yes. With Zambrano starting game three.

 

Well, you'll likely get this exact same matchup again.

 

and likely the same results

[RedFlash]

Does anybody actually think Oliver Perez and the Mets bullpen will hold a 4 run lead? Cause I don't.

[gflore34]

Larry Rothschild is doing a great job right now.

 

I'd love to hear how this is his fault.

 

Would it have killed him to walk out to the mound and calm Z down? I'm not blaming him persay, but he has to keep his pitchers, especially Z, in control. That's part of his job as pitching coach.

 

Seriously, when the Umpire doesn't know what a strike is, what can he do?

[evv98]

This game doesn't matter. The Cubs will have their chances to come back.

 

What does matter is the continued crappiness Zambrano is giving. Right now, I would start Dempster in Game One. He is going to give us the best shot to win Game Five if needed. I don't think we can count on Zambrano giving us back-to-back good starts. I don't think Harden would be able to pitch two games in a five-game series.