5/7: Cobs (Silva) @ DBR (Bailey) 6:10 CDT, CSN+

[Guest]

I love how Len and Bob were having this ongoing discussion about whether Castro could hit breaking balls and then BAM, 3 run homer off a breaking ball.

 

Meanwhile, the Reds announcers were noticing how Bailey appeared as though he wanted to throw anything but a fastball up there at him.

[UMFan83]

Awww Theriot didn't quite make it on his oppo attempt.

[Sammy Sofa]

Had to call my dad in Berlin and wake him up over that Castro AB.

[TruffleShuffle]

I love how Len and Bob were having this ongoing discussion about whether Castro could hit breaking balls and then BAM, 3 run homer off a breaking ball.

 

the BA prospect handbook mentioned specifically that he hits breaking pitches well. they said he usually takes the first one from a pitcher he hasn't seen and then attacks the next.

[Sammy Sofa]

I love how Len and Bob were having this ongoing discussion about whether Castro could hit breaking balls and then BAM, 3 run homer off a breaking ball.

 

the BA prospect handbook mentioned specifically that he hits breaking pitches well. they said he usually takes the first one from a pitcher he hasn't seen and then attacks the next.

 

That's so, so nice.

[TruffleShuffle]

hurry up and get through the middle of the order so we can get to the guys who can hit.

[ELCABALLO45]

Yeah, that was pretty sweet.

[UMFan83]

I love how Len and Bob were having this ongoing discussion about whether Castro could hit breaking balls and then BAM, 3 run homer off a breaking ball.

 

the BA prospect handbook mentioned specifically that he hits breaking pitches well. they said he usually takes the first one from a pitcher he hasn't seen and then attacks the next.

 

That's exactly what he did in that AB too. Nice!

[Andy]

6th Cub to homer in his first AB. The last one was, oddly enough, pitcher Jim Bullinger.

[NotSoSober]

Has there been any rumors of who will be traded, between Fontenot and Baker (I'd assume one will go)

[Sosa21MVP]

I just got done rewinding and watching that HR over and over. Sweet moment. \:D/

[Rob]

Late to the party, but <3 Castro.

[imb]

every time i hear brennaman's voice, all i can hear is him blowing tebow during the fox bowl games

[Sammy Sofa]

6th Cub to homer in his first AB. The last one was, oddly enough, pitcher Jim Bullinger.

 

Oh man, I actually remember watching that game. First pitch, too.

[Schwarber Fan]

Castro's HR:

 

http://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/2010/05/07/14-264237-2010-05-07/web_cut/rth_chncin_7880467_500.mp4

[Sammy Sofa]

Has there been any rumors of who will be traded, between Fontenot and Baker (I'd assume one will go)

 

I don't think either will be at this point since Tracy was sent down to the minors.

[RedFlash]

Did I miss something special?

 

 

So a shortstop CAN hit a homerun for the Cubs. I'm not used to the SS hitting homeruns.

Edited May 7, 2010 by RedFlash

[illiniguy]

Man that homer was big. That decreases the odds of Lou sitting him.

[ctcf]

Epic AB by Lee

[NotSoSober]

Has there been any rumors of who will be traded, between Fontenot and Baker (I'd assume one will go)

 

I don't think either will be at this point since Tracy was sent down to the minors.

So Fontenot is our backup 3B?

[Ihatepujols]

I just looked at the radar how messed up would it be if this game got postponed and Castros Homer didnt count?

[Hall7810]

Has there been any rumors of who will be traded, between Fontenot and Baker (I'd assume one will go)

 

I don't think either will be at this point since Tracy was sent down to the minors.

So Fontenot is our backup 3B?

 

Jeff Baker says hi

[Old Style]

Byrd with the 2-run homer!

 

:clapping:

[NotSoSober]

Looks like Byrd is headed to the DL

[Andy]

Byrd up!