7/8 Cubs @ Marlins. 6:35 CT, CLTV Who Cares.

[otis89]

have we given up on the career matchups and such? Where's our stat boy?

 

HHH said he wasn't going to do it because we suck so bad.

[LoneStarCubFan]

Here's you're lineup for tonight:

 

Hairston CF

Neifi SS

Aramis 3B

Holla LF

Walker 1B

Burnitz RF

Macias 2B

Blanco C

Z

 

The rookies will get PH's for the pitchers' spots in the worst possible situations, and most stressful. We will score no runs, and lose 4-0. Z will go 5, 4 runs, 12 hits, 4 BB, 2 Ks.

 

There, I've predicted it, now it can't happen...

 

With three of the runs unearned as a result of errors by Perez and Macias.

[halplm]

Here's you're lineup for tonight:

 

Hairston CF

Neifi SS

Aramis 3B

Holla LF

Walker 1B

Burnitz RF

Macias 2B

Blanco C

Z

 

The rookies will get PH's for the pitchers' spots in the worst possible situations, and most stressful. We will score no runs, and lose 4-0. Z will go 5, 4 runs, 12 hits, 4 BB, 2 Ks.

 

There, I've predicted it, now it can't happen...

 

With three of the runs unearned as a result of errors by Perez and Macias.

 

Well, I thought that went without saying ;)

[Omar]

have we given up on the career matchups and such? Where's our stat boy?

 

HHH said he wasn't going to do it because we suck so bad.

 

I also think Fred has given up his "Worthless Stats of the day" for now. until the Cubs decide to not suck.

[dalgreen]

Anybody know the chances of this game being played tonight? I don't remember if I heard the outer bands of the hurricane will hit the keys and South Florida tonight or tomorrow.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

have we given up on the career matchups and such? Where's our stat boy?

 

HHH said he wasn't going to do it because we suck so bad.

 

I also think Fred has given up his "Worthless Stats of the day" for now. until the Cubs decide to not suck.

 

Fred's in Atlanta. He'll be back sometime today.

[otis89]

Anybody know the chances of this game being played tonight? I don't remember if I heard the outer bands of the hurricane will hit the keys and South Florida tonight or tomorrow.

 

I have a self-updating radar posted on page 1. :wink:

[Brian]

No, No we played 2 games in Miami last year it was a double header on an off day. Game 1 was pitched by DAVID FREAKIN WEATHERS and he dominated against our regulars, yes the David Weathers that had just been cut by the Astros and their horrible bullpen. And than in the next game Dusty put out the forfeit lineup.. macias, perez, BAKO, probably more and of course they crushed Carl Pavano who was still being considered for the Cy Young. :roll: Edited July 8, 2005 by Brian

[RynoRules]

Have not seen this one proposed yet:

 

Hairston CF

Murton LF

Lee 1B

Ramirez 3B

Burnitz RF

Walker 2B

Barret C

Cedeno SS

 

What's really sad is that I look at this, my prefered lineup, and think, "Why does it suck so much?" :(

[chicubs]

Dusty would rather put Mascias in left than have Murton/Greeny start.

[Brian]

Hey guys remember what happened last time we had a long losing streak...

 

 

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/baseball/mlb/specials/spring_training/2005/athlon/images/p1_cubs.jpg

 

 

Someone but up the Z signal, because we need Superhero Z not average Z.

[otis89]

No, No we played 2 games in Miami last year it was a double header on an off day. Game 1 was pitched by DAVID FREAKIN WEATHERS and he dominated against our regulars, yes the David Weathers that had just been cut by the Astros and their horrible bullpen. And than in the next game Dusty put out the forfeit lineup.. macias, perez, blanco, probably more and of course they crushed Carl Pavano who was still being considered for the Cy Young. :roll:

 

Dang. I wanna know how we played Blanco last year when he was with the Twins.

[Derwood]

No, No we played 2 games in Miami last year it was a double header on an off day. Game 1 was pitched by DAVID FREAKIN WEATHERS and he dominated against our regulars, yes the David Weathers that had just been cut by the Astros and their horrible bullpen. And than in the next game Dusty put out the forfeit lineup.. macias, perez, blanco, probably more and of course they crushed Carl Pavano who was still being considered for the Cy Young. :roll:

 

Dang. I wanna know how we played Blanco last year when he was with the Twins.

 

I'm sure he meant Paul "Choco Taco" Bako

[UMFan83]

Well Jim Hendry certainly succeeded in taking the heat off the losing streak in my personal book, because I haven't been excited for a game in a few weeks like I am tonight. It almost doesn't feel like we are on a lifeless 8 game losing streak

[Roast]

Well Jim Hendry certainly succeeded in taking the heat off the losing streak in my personal book, because I haven't been excited for a game in a few weeks like I am tonight. It almost doesn't feel like we are on a lifeless 8 game losing streak

 

I'm pretty excited also. Check out my Post in rants. That explains my excitedness.

[Brian]

doh I was thinking Bako and accidentaly typed Blanco.

[Omar]

doh I was thinking Bako and accidentaly typed Blanco.

 

I went to the Dodgers website to see his stats and how he was doing in LA. Turns out he is injured. WTF?..

[gerby23]

No official word yet, but check out the radar.

Bad news: Murton probably has to wait another day to play.

The good news: We don't lose, another day to fire Dusty

Cubbie from TX in AR

[dalgreen]

No official word yet, but check out the radar.

Bad news: Murton probably has to wait another day to play.

The good news: We don't lose, another day to fire Dusty

Cubbie from TX in AR

 

I don't know how some of you are going to make it through the rest of the season because Dusty is not getting fired. He might resign, but he's not going to get fired.

 

Too bad Tampa Bay is at home this weekend. Looking at the forecast for the weekend and there may be at least two rainouts.

[gerby23]

No official word yet, but check out the radar.

Bad news: Murton probably has to wait another day to play.

The good news: We don't lose, another day to fire Dusty

Cubbie from TX in AR

 

I don't know how some of you are going to make it through the rest of the season because Dusty is not getting fired. He might resign, but he's not going to get fired.

 

Too bad Tampa Bay is at home this weekend. Looking at the forecast for the weekend and there may be at least two rainouts.

I'll make it just fine. I know he is the problem but I also know he is Hendry's guy. There is probably a 33% chance he will be fired. I am ok with that.

Cubbie from TX in AR

[CubinNY]

What's the over/under on combined at-bats by Murton, Greenburg, and Cedeno today?

 

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[Fred Hornkohl]

Gee, but it's great to be back home................

 

CUBS are 0-5 on the road with Hornkohl in the stands

CUBS are 0-5 (1 run scored total) when they don't get an extra base hit

CUBS are 4-8 on Fridays

CUBS are 1-2 vs. Florida

CUBS are 18-20 at night.

CUBS are 18-24 on the road.

CUBS are 13-15 in games that open a series

CUBS are 31-12 when they get a quality start,... 9-32 when they don't

CUBS are 13-12 in one run games, 8-5 in two run games.

CUBS are 25-13 when they score first,.... 15-31 when they don't

CUBS are 12-5 when they score in the first inning,... 28-39 when they don't

CUBS are 14-7 when they take 4 or more walks, 26-37 when they don't

CUBS are 32-29 when they strikeout 7 times or less, 8-15 when they k 8 or more times.

CUBS are 29-24 when the opponents strikeout 8 or less times, 11-20 when they K more than 8 times.

CUBS are 22-15 when they steal a base, 18-29 when they don't

CUBS are 7-22 when the opponents steal a base, 33-22 when they don't

CUBS are 16-13 when they execute a sac bunt, 24-31 when they don't

CUBS are 7-21 when the opponents execute a sac bunt, 33-23 when they don't

 

CUBS are 8-9 when Zambrano starts

Zambrano is 10 of 17 in quality starts

Zambrano's ERA pitching to Barrett is 4.61.... pitching to Blanco it's 3.00

CUBS score 4.37 R/G overall.... 4.53 R/G when Zambrano pitches

CUBS hit 1.26 HR/G overall.... 0.88 HR/G when Zambrano pitches

 

CUBS' offensive support of Zambrano.....

 

04/04 thru 07/07     AB    R    H  2b  3b  HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
CUBS w/Zambrano     604   77  167  36   4  15  256   74   33  107  0.276  0.316  0.424  0.740
CUBS overall       2888  367  774 159  13 106 1277  351  209  502  0.268  0.321  0.442  0.763

 

Zambrano's last five starts.....

 

Zambrano          IP    H    R   ER   BB    K   HR   PC  BB/9   K/9  HR/9  WHIP   ERA
07/03 vs. Wash   7.0    6    2    2    3    7    0  120  3.86  9.00  0.00  1.29  2.57
06/28 vs. Milw   8.0    3    0    0    3    6    0  115  3.38  6.75  0.00  0.75  0.00
06/22 vs. Milw   1.7    7    8    8    1    2    1   51  5.40 10.80  5.40  4.80 43.20
06/17 vs. Yanks  6.3    9    6    6    6    3    0  116  8.53  4.26  0.00  2.37  8.53
06/11 vs. Bost   5.0    5    4    4    3    8    2   98  5.40 14.40  3.60  1.60  7.20

5 game total    28.0   30   20   20   16   26    3  500  5.14  8.36  0.96  1.64  6.43

 

Zambrano is just made for day ball at Wrigley.....

 

Zambrano          IP    H    R   ER   BB    K   HR   PC  BB/9   K/9  HR/9  WHIP   ERA
Home            55.0   33   16   16   23   50    4  902  3.76  8.18  0.65  1.02  2.62
Road            52.7   49   31   30   24   51    6  894  4.10  8.72  1.03  1.39  5.13

Day             54.0   33   13   13   25   54    4  899  4.17  9.00  0.67  1.07  2.17
Nite            53.7   49   34   33   22   47    6  897  3.69  7.88  1.01  1.32  5.53

season tot     107.7   82   47   46   47  101   10 1796  3.93  8.44  0.84  1.20  3.85

 

CUBS hitters vs. Florida.....

 

CUBS           AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
Barrett        10    2    2    0    0    1    5    5    0    0  0.200  0.182  0.500  0.682
Burnitz        11    3    6    1    0    1   10    3    2    1  0.545  0.615  0.909  1.524
Hollandsworth   8    3    3    2    0    0    5    1    0    1  0.375  0.375  0.625  1.000
Lee            11    3    6    3    0    1   12    3    0    3  0.545  0.583  1.091  1.674
Patterson      11    1    2    0    0    0    2    1    1    3  0.182  0.250  0.182  0.432
Ramirez        13    2    7    2    0    2   15    5    0    1  0.538  0.538  1.154  1.692
Walker          8    2    4    0    0    0    4    0    0    0  0.500  0.500  0.500  1.000
Dubois          6    0    1    1    0    0    2    0    0    2  0.167  0.167  0.333  0.500
Hairston        7    1    2    0    1    0    4    1    0    0  0.286  0.286  0.571  0.857
Macias          3    0    1    0    0    0    1    0    0    0  0.333  0.333  0.333  0.667
Perez          12    2    2    1    0    0    3    0    0    1  0.167  0.167  0.250  0.417
Wilson          4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0  0.000  0.000  0.000  0.000

vs. Flor      110   20   38   10    1    5   65   19    3   13  0.345  0.365  0.591  0.956

overall      2888  368  774  162   14  104 1276  351  209  501  0.268  0.321  0.442  0.763

 

CUBS pitchers vs. Florida.....

 

CUBS         IP    H    R   ER   BB    K   HR    PC  BB/9   K/9  HR/9  WHIP   ERA
Bartosh     1.0    1    1    1    1    1    1    21  9.00  9.00  9.00  2.00  9.00
Borowski    0.7    3    2    2    0    0    0    16  0.00  0.00  0.00  4.50 27.00
Dempster    1.0    0    0    0    0    1    0    15  0.00  9.00  0.00  0.00  0.00
Hill        1.0    3    2    2    0    2    0    29  0.00 18.00  0.00  3.00 18.00
Koronka     4.3    7    6    6    3    1    0    83  6.23  2.08  0.00  2.31 12.46
Maddux      3.7    8    7    7    2    3    1    69  4.91  7.36  2.45  2.73 17.18
Mitre       9.0    5    0    0    0    3    0    99  0.00  3.00  0.00  0.56  0.00
Ohman       1.0    0    0    0    0    0    0    17  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00
Remlinger   3.0    2    3    3    0    3    1    50  0.00  9.00  3.00  0.67  9.00
Wellemeyer  1.3    3    3    3    0    1    2    20  0.00  6.75 13.50  2.25 20.25
Wuertz      1.0    4    0    0    0    0    0    24  0.00  0.00  0.00  4.00  0.00

vs. Flor   27.0   36   24   24    6   15    5   443  2.00  5.00  1.67  1.56  8.00

overall   745.3  714  384  365  306  656  102 12362  3.69  7.92  1.23  1.37  4.41

 

On 11 June, the CUBS had a record of 33-27. Since that time, which includes the first series with Florida, the wheels have come off. The CUBS have gone 7-17. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly. (with apologies to Clint Eastwood).

 

CUBS             AB    R    H   2B   3B   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
04/04 - 06/11  2084  282  578  124    8   77  949  268  160  362  0.277  0.333  0.455  0.788
06/12 - 07/07   804   86  196   38    6   27  327   83   49  139  0.244  0.290  0.407  0.697

overall        2888  368  774  162   14  104 1276  351  209  501  0.268  0.321  0.442  0.763

 

CUBS                IP    H    R   ER   BB    K   HR    PC  BB/9   K/9  HR/9  WHIP   ERA
04/04 - 06/11    536.3  480  243  227  219  476   63  8739  3.67  7.99  1.06  1.30  3.81
06/12 - 07/07    209.0  234  141  138   87  180   39  3623  3.75  7.75  1.68  1.54  5.94

overall          745.3  714  384  365  306  656  102 12362  3.69  7.92  1.23  1.37  4.41

[Chris]

Reminder: Murton's referred to himself as the "Human Rain Delay" in the Q & A

[Jon]

Huh.

 

CHICAGO CUBS

Hitters AB R H BI BB K LO AVG

J. Hairston Jr. CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267

T. Walker 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .290

A. Ramirez 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302

M. Barrett C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .255

J. Burnitz RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .275

N. Perez 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .262

R. Cedeno SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222

M. Murton LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -

C. Zambrano P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .216

Totals 0

FLORIDA MARLINS

Hitters AB R H BI BB K LO AVG

J. Pierre CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269

L. Castillo 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333

C. Delgado 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294

M. Cabrera LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .336

J. Encarnacion RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286

P. Lo Duca C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293

M. Lowell 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .226

A. Gonzalez SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .282

D. Willis P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .255

Totals 0

[otis89]

Interesting. Hopefully Lee will feel better tomorrow. Nice to see Murton getting the start though.