8/27 Nationals (Martin) vs. Cubs (Wells) 1:20 CT, WGN

[jersey cubs fan]

I hope today's game ends Lou's thought of Theriot being the leadoff hitter. Your pitcher gives up 3 in the top of the first and Theriot swings at the first two pitches. Granted he got on base getting hit, but that was a ridiculous approach. Then his second time up, again leading off an inning with the team now down 5 runs, he swings at a 2-0 pitch on the outside corner. Again, what is he thinking? Make the damn pitcher throw at least one strike in those situations Ryan. His third time up was extra special. Lou wastes an out having the pitcher bunt and Theriot ends the inning on the first pitch he sees.

 

I know the season is toast, but come on.

 

Complaining about first pitch swinging to lead off the game? Its not like Martin had shown to be wild, or it was the 5th and we were about to knock him out.

 

Looks to me like he's complaing about first pitch swinging in just about every Theriot PA, or at least first strike swinging. But why is patience only a virtue in the 5th?

[Ballgame64]

I hope today's game ends Lou's thought of Theriot being the leadoff hitter. Your pitcher gives up 3 in the top of the first and Theriot swings at the first two pitches. Granted he got on base getting hit, but that was a ridiculous approach. Then his second time up, again leading off an inning with the team now down 5 runs, he swings at a 2-0 pitch on the outside corner. Again, what is he thinking? Make the damn pitcher throw at least one strike in those situations Ryan. His third time up was extra special. Lou wastes an out having the pitcher bunt and Theriot ends the inning on the first pitch he sees.

 

I know the season is toast, but come on.

Theriot has been like that all year. His pitches per plate apperance are among the lowest on the team.

 

All the more reason to move him out of the leadoff position. Theriot is the poster boy for "grinders". While they seem to overachieve, they make some of the most glaring mistakes but some fans think the team needs more of them.

[Garwilly]

I hope today's game ends Lou's thought of Theriot being the leadoff hitter. Your pitcher gives up 3 in the top of the first and Theriot swings at the first two pitches. Granted he got on base getting hit, but that was a ridiculous approach. Then his second time up, again leading off an inning with the team now down 5 runs, he swings at a 2-0 pitch on the outside corner. Again, what is he thinking? Make the damn pitcher throw at least one strike in those situations Ryan. His third time up was extra special. Lou wastes an out having the pitcher bunt and Theriot ends the inning on the first pitch he sees.

 

I know the season is toast, but come on.

 

Complaining about first pitch swinging to lead off the game? Its not like Martin had shown to be wild, or it was the 5th and we were about to knock him out.

 

Looks to me like he's complaing about first pitch swinging in just about every Theriot PA, or at least first strike swinging. But why is patience only a virtue in the 5th?

 

It certainly isn't a virtue only late.

 

But jumping on a hitter simply for swinging early is misplaced. While I did not see the pitches (radio), getting a good pitch to lead off the game is a common occurance. While certainly not the only two options, I would rather have a hitter get a good cut on a pitch he was looking for on pitch 1 rather than a defensive swing in an 0-2 count.

[illiniguy]

I hope today's game ends Lou's thought of Theriot being the leadoff hitter. Your pitcher gives up 3 in the top of the first and Theriot swings at the first two pitches. Granted he got on base getting hit, but that was a ridiculous approach. Then his second time up, again leading off an inning with the team now down 5 runs, he swings at a 2-0 pitch on the outside corner. Again, what is he thinking? Make the damn pitcher throw at least one strike in those situations Ryan. His third time up was extra special. Lou wastes an out having the pitcher bunt and Theriot ends the inning on the first pitch he sees.

 

I know the season is toast, but come on.

 

Complaining about first pitch swinging to lead off the game? Its not like Martin had shown to be wild, or it was the 5th and we were about to knock him out.

 

Looks to me like he's complaing about first pitch swinging in just about every Theriot PA, or at least first strike swinging. But why is patience only a virtue in the 5th?

 

It certainly isn't a virtue only late.

 

But jumping on a hitter simply for swinging early is misplaced. While I did not see the pitches (radio), getting a good pitch to lead off the game is a common occurance. While certainly not the only two options, I would rather have a hitter get a good cut on a pitch he was looking for on pitch 1 rather than a defensive swing in an 0-2 count.

I don't disagree, but in the top of the first Wells had a very small zone to work with, it might have paid off to actually see if that was going to be the case all game.

[Ballgame64]

"But jumping on a hitter simply for swinging early is misplaced. While I did not see the pitches (radio), getting a good pitch to lead off the game is a common occurance. While certainly not the only two options, I would rather have a hitter get a good cut on a pitch he was looking for on pitch 1 rather than a defensive swing in an 0-2 count."

 

When your pitcher just gave up 3 runs and threw over 30 pitches, I think the leadoff hitter needs to show a little patience. I guess Theriot didn't watch the first batter of the game for the Nationals. The fact is Ryan Theriot should see a lot more pitches than he sees. His approach is questionable at best.

[Flames24Rulz]

What the hell is Theriot doing?

[illiniguy]

First pitch swinging again.

[Flames24Rulz]

Gale Sayers is drunk.

[illiniguy]

Gale Sayers is drunk.

Good for him.

[Garwilly]

Gale Sayers is drunk.

Good for him.

 

 

Sayers 1

Us 0

[Outshined_One]

Flippin' morons booing Bradley.

[Ballgame64]

Baker draws a leadoff walk and Theriot fouls out on the first pitch he sees.

 

The prosecution rests.

[Flames24Rulz]

Aramis needs to go yard.

[Magdal]

Fake?

[Magdal]

Fake?

REAL!

[laurens]

Aramis you sexy beast

[Sammys Boombox]

I wish it was 2006 or 2007 so the Cubs would still be in the race at 63-61.

[Garwilly]

Stros tied it

[laurens]

Oh noes, a LHP! What will Lou do?!

[Garwilly]

Rockies tied

Giants Late

Marlins Lost

Braves Late

 

Cards tied

[Garwilly]

Fuk's got this, against a lefty.

[Garwilly]

Too bad Lee didn't.

[Careless]

Lee is not fast

[UMFan83]

Rockies tied

Giants Late

Marlins Lost

Braves Late

 

Cards tied

 

Might have been a great day if we were in some sort of playoff qualification race.

[E.J.]

"You dead! You dead!"

 

Haha.