4/3: 1:20PM CT WGN Pirates (Ohlendorf) @ Cubs (Garza)

[Garwilly]

I guess it doesn't matter, but isn't that the alcohol free family section?

 

Having sat there Opening Day, no. It used to be the three rows in left field )prior to the bleacher renovation. Now it is section 101 way down the LF line.

[ctcf]

I swear the Pirates have had the absolute cheapest hits I've ever seen in my life.

[bcl412]

How lucky has this stupid team been today?

[NotSoSober]

Ugh....figures

[Old Style]

I guess it doesn't matter, but isn't that the alcohol free family section?

 

The RF bleachers?

I thought the sections immediately above the well areas were alcohol free.

[DivineBovine]

Why does this always happen to the Cubs? Crappy contact finds the perfect spot. Let's see if they can get a run with a guy on 3rd and 0 outs.

[Garwilly]

I guess it doesn't matter, but isn't that the alcohol free family section?

 

The RF bleachers?

I thought the sections immediately above the well areas were alcohol free.

 

Prior to the renovations, LF was the alcohol free section, and RF was the "group" section. After the renovation, the "Bleacher Box" seats were installed and prices were jacked up.

[Old Style]

I guess it doesn't matter, but isn't that the alcohol free family section?

 

Having sat there Opening Day, no. It used to be the three rows in left field )prior to the bleacher renovation. Now it is section 101 way down the LF line.

Thanks for clearing that up for me.

[ctcf]

Niceeeeeeeeee

[Ski]

Why does this always happen to the Cubs? Crappy contact finds the perfect spot. Let's see if they can get a run with a guy on 3rd and 0 outs.

And yet Pena spanks the ball the hardest I've seen in a while and it's just a measley double.

[JudasIscariotTheBird]

 

Why the hate? Dude's worked hard to be where he is now. Even if it's for only a week or two, I think it's great that the Cubs organization is rewarding a hard offseason workout program and dramatic improvement at the plate during ST.

 

I don't hate Barney at all. I just don't think his being even half of a platoon at 2B incrases the Cubs chances or winning a lot of ballgames, let alone him batting in the 2 spot. He is a very soft hitting great gloved SS and yes, that is Quade's fault. Still, anything to get him out of this position I am all for.

 

Who is better?

Probably every actual 2B we have in the system through AA (and DeWitt)? And probably most of the waiver wire types floating around. I think even some of the more optimistic projections for Barney well into the future has his bat as league average or worse as a 2B.

 

Baker is probably about equal to Barney against righties on offense, and a bit worse on defense. DeWitt is a bit more impressive on offense, but is significantly worse on defense. About the only real guy in the system that might represent an immediate upgrade is Marquez Smith, and that's if and only if his defense at 2B isn't atrocious. Given his extremely limited playing time, I'm betting it is.

So you really think Barney is our best option at 2B right now, or are you just playing devil's advocate? I am mostly upset that they brought him up at all to start the season and especially upset he is hitting second.

[Brian]

Garza's slider is about 75% on the Marmol scale. Which is to say it is great.

[DivineBovine]

Why does this always happen to the Cubs? Crappy contact finds the perfect spot. Let's see if they can get a run with a guy on 3rd and 0 outs.

And yet Pena spanks the ball the hardest I've seen in a while and it's just a measley double.

 

 

Again. That ball was smoked.

[inari]

Blargh. Garza is really not doing well today.

[NotSoSober]

single single single single single :banghead:

 

Garzas stuff looks good though

[bcl412]

More ground ball singles. This is stupid.

[Hall7810]

Can someone explain the defensive alignment?

[Ski]

Blargh. Garza is getting really unlucky today.

Fix'd.

[Tryptamine]

Every single ground ball is finding a hole. Clearly Garza has pissed off the babip gods.

[Guest]

Can someone explain the defensive alignment?

 

Double play depth

[bcl412]

Get more runs please.

[Hall7810]

Can someone explain the defensive alignment?

 

Double play depth

 

Barney was shaded up the middle. The depth I have no problem with, where Barney was positioned, I do.

[rocket]

5ip 7 k 3 runs

 

is rich harden pitching

[Guest]

Can someone explain the defensive alignment?

 

Double play depth

 

Barney was shaded up the middle. The depth I have no problem with, where Barney was positioned, I do.

 

Yes, that's what double play depth means.

[Tryptamine]

Castro is just so epic.