5/3 Cubs (Dempster) @ Reds (Bailey) 11:35 AM CSN

[bukie]

Yes, Dusty, using Aroldis Chapman as a setup guy is totally maximizing his value.

 

The guy is a monster but I don't know much about him. Can he start? Are there concerns his hard throwing and the increased innnings would lead to injury?

They were going to use him as a starter, but then Ryan Madson went down for the year, and since that caused them to shift Marshall to the closer spot, Dusty said they'd be able to make better use of Chapman as the lefty reliever in the pen than a starter.

[bukie]

101 pitches for Dempster through 8. Harris-Votto-Phillips-Bruce in the 9th.

[Guest]

That Al Fonseca clip was amazing.

 

I have to buy that thing.

[Guest]

Who is warming up?

[BleacherBadger]

I'd assume Marmol. Pitched yesterday, but not Tues or Mon.

[Guest]

I'd assume Marmol. Pitched yesterday, but not Tues or Mon.

 

That's what I was assuming but am praying otherwise.

[BleacherBadger]

I'd assume Marmol. Pitched yesterday, but not Tues or Mon.

 

That's what I was assuming but am praying otherwise.

 

Russell hasn't pitched in a week.

[bukie]

When was the last time Russell pitched? I'd like Russell to face Votto/Bruce.

[BleacherBadger]

Last Friday, the 27th

[Guest]

I'd assume Marmol. Pitched yesterday, but not Tues or Mon.

 

That's what I was assuming but am praying otherwise.

 

Russell hasn't pitched in a week.

 

His 0.00 ERA obviously isn't impressive enough.

[UMFan83]

Dempster's ERA after today: 0.95 in 28.1 IP

[El Duderino]

When was the last time Russell pitched? I'd like Russell to face Votto/Bruce.

 

hopefully bruce doesn't have to bat.

[jersey cubs fan]

‏ @PWSullivan

 

In their last 3 starts, Dempster, Garza, Samardzija have combined for 22 2/3 innings, allowing 1 run on 7 hits w/ 23 Ks.

[BleacherBadger]

way to walk the first guy carlos

[El Duderino]

ffs, WILLIE HARRIS

[PrimeTime]

‏ @PWSullivan

 

In their last 3 starts, Dempster, Garza, Samardzija have combined for 22 2/3 innings, allowing 1 run on 7 hits w/ 23 Ks.

 

Wow, That is pretty damn sexy.

[Smack]

oh good, Marmol walked the weakest hitter he will face

[jersey cubs fan]

woo, leadoff walk

[Guest]

can we like stop using marmol or something

[Guest]

And Marmol walks the first batter.

 

Wonderful.

[CincyCubsFan]

Marmol wastes no time getting to what he does best.

[Fast Freddie Bynum]

And Here We Go...

[BleacherBadger]

james russell please now

[El Duderino]

james russell please now

[Guest]

Nine pitches, one strike for Marmol.