4/2 12:05PM Pirates (Maholm) @ Cubs (Z)

[MWV]

Notable Cubs free agents after this season:

 

Carlos Pena

Kosuke Fukudome

John Grabow

Kerry Wood

 

Options for 2012:

 

Aramis Ramirez

Jeff Samardzija

 

Signed through 2012:

 

Ryan Dempster

Marlon Byrd

Sean Marshall

Carlos Zambrano (with 2013 option)

 

Am I missing anyone?

 

I find it hilarious that I'm not the only Cub fan thinking about 2012 after 13 1/2 innings of 2011.

[Outshined_One]

How is Carlos Pena's fielding compared to Derrek Lee's?

 

Pretty slick so far. Haven't seen him much in the way of ranging to his right and diving (both of which Lee did very well), but his glove work is excellent.

[Outshined_One]

I find it hilarious that I'm not the only Cub fan thinking about 2012 after 13 1/2 innings of 2011.

 

I'm thinking of the trade deadline...but yeah.

 

Nice hit, Geo. No DP please.

[Outshined_One]

Despite his struggles, Z only is up to 80 pitches.

[Mark Priors Calves]

I wonder what Pat Hughes does in the 5th inning.

I've wondering this myself.

[Jake]

'Afternoon everybody

 

Are there no Pirates forums on the web?

 

Honestly just curious

 

There are, indeed.

 

Second question... why are your announcers so dull?

The team is. They fit the profile.

[Outshined_One]

I wonder what Pat Hughes does in the 5th inning.

I've wondering this myself.

 

Metamucil.

[Schwarber Fan]

stupid bat flip

[Outshined_One]

Tad bit premature on the bat flip, Sori.

[otis89]

According to Gameday, McCutchen climbed into the bleachers and went back a couple rows to catch that ball. :roll:

[Outshined_One]

It'd be nice to see Z hit for the cycle.

[Mark Priors Calves]

z wants a 5 run homer.

[Jake]

What did I miss while my 10 year old was having a tantrum?

[Vinestal]

What did I miss while my 10 year old was having a tantrum?

Nothing

[mookie]

Notable Cubs free agents after this season:

 

Carlos Pena

Kosuke Fukudome

John Grabow

Kerry Wood

 

Options for 2012:

 

Aramis Ramirez

Jeff Samardzija

 

Signed through 2012:

 

Ryan Dempster

Marlon Byrd

Sean Marshall

Carlos Zambrano (with 2013 option)

 

Am I missing anyone?

 

Pena, Kouske, and Grabow are gone. Wood possibly, depending on this year. Shark's option won't be picked up and Rammy will probably hit FA.

 

If we don't get AP, Pena is back IMO.

 

That is a pretty big assumption considering we have no clue what kind of performance Pena will deliver this season. If we don't get Pujols, there is still Prince. The other intriguing situation is either Kila or Billy in Royal Land.

[Omar]

Z has pitched a pretty good game.

[Outshined_One]

Why does it feel like Z is pitching worse than Dempster did yesterday?

[ctcf]

Seriously though Cubs, runs = necessary for winning.

[otis89]

Why does it feel like Z is pitching worse than Dempster did yesterday?

 

Because the Cubs are incompetent at the plate, so anything short of a perfect game from Zambrano won't be good enough.

[NotSoSober]

Why does it feel like Z is pitching worse than Dempster did yesterday?

Perhaps because Dempster looked great through 4 and Z, while pitching a good game, hasn't really looked all that great.

[Schwarber Fan]

lucky lucky

[Omar]

Baker just got lucky there.

[Outshined_One]

That was kinda funny.

[otis89]

There we go, Baker! Come on, Castro!

[Schwarber Fan]

jesus!