7/5 Cubs (Maddux) @ Braves (Colon) 6:35 PM CSN

[gflore34]

This lineup tonight, playing Patterson, says to me that winning is not Baker' main objective, if it were, well, we know there are many more logical choices. I really starting to believe Baker philosophy is one which views winning as a by product of happy team or one in which players like their manager or something along those lines. We certainly know what his philosophy isn't - putting players in a position which maximizes their chances of success.

[Mizzou]

This is incredible...Why is Patterson batting in front of Hanks White? Hanks more productive than Corey..

 

Right.

 

Corey: .235/.273/.386/.659

Hank White: .157/.178/.257/.435

 

Blanco had a better June...

 

And on a different note... as I look at Blanco's stats, MLB.com says that his average in June was .200 and his OBP was .190... is it even possible for an OBP to be lower than a player's average??

[CUBZ99]

So how long will Baker continue to stay with Neifi at the top of the order? Perez has already proven over the period of a month or so that he can't get on base leading off.

[Chris]

I realize that if Neifi goes 5-5 tonight with 5 HRs and a bunch of RBI that some may want to do the "See, batting Neifi at leadoff was a great idea" thing. Regardless of how he plays, making the decision to bat him leadoff with the way he has been playing is a terrible idea, plain and simple.

[ltb]

This is incredible...Why is Patterson batting in front of Hanks White? Hanks more productive than Corey..

 

Right.

 

Corey: .235/.273/.386/.659

Hank White: .157/.178/.257/.435

 

Blanco had a better June...

 

And on a different note... as I look at Blanco's stats, MLB.com says that his average in June was .200 and his OBP was .190... is it even possible for an OBP to be lower than a player's average??

 

yeah, sacrifices lower your OBP

[gerby23]

How do you navigate to flashchat? Thanks, I would like to commiserate with others as we trot out another sorry lineup.

Cubbie from TX in AR

 

The FlashChat icon at the top of the page

Thanks!

[Jon]

Notes on the Ronny Cedeno interview (who doesn't sound at all like he looks):

-Tries to stick with working on the basics every day.

-Was told before they wanted him to play every day.

-Was told he was going to be called up because he was doing a great job.

-Likes to just relax and stay back at the plate.

-Said he can play short, second, and third.

-He's just trying to help the team and knows he can play every day. Just wants to work hard for Dusty because he knows he likes that.

[gerby23]

On a positive note...our bench looks pretty good with Hairston, Cedeno, Dubois on it. Right? :?

Cubbie from TX in AR

[Omar]

Perez reaches first. Good start.

[Schwarber Fan]

is everyone in flashchat 2nite?

[gflore34]

Hit and run with Walker?

[Omar]

Walker with a base hit moving Perez to 3rd. 0 outs, D. Lee up, 2 men on base (1B and 3B)....

[Jon]

I was on the phone. Was there even a chance Neifi beat that out?

[gflore34]

Same effect, 1st and Third...

[Omar]

Hit and run with Walker?

 

Thats what it looked like and it was a success.

[Jon]

Lee better not be hurt after that swing.

[Omar]

Lee strikes out.

[Jon]

Swung at three balls outside in that AB. Derrek doesn't look healthy.

[rocket]

I hope Lee doesn't have a cold July like I fear he's gonna have...

[Omar]

Men on base, 0 outs... fail to score. DAMN. Edited July 6, 2005 by Omar

[Jon]

And Colon gets out of it with pitches low and out of the zone.

[rocket]

pathetic

[bhogg]

2005 Cubs: Inventing all new ways to screw things up.

[Flames24Rulz]

this offense sucks.

[Omar]

Offense sucked last year too.