7/15 Cubs(Wood) vs. Pirates(Fogg) 1:20 CSN. Puhleeze

[Blueheart05]

Who's watching the game? What did they say about Wood coming out so early? Please tell me he isn't hurt again.

 

We have a 10 run lead!

[goonys evil twin]

Why waste Wuertz in this game??

 

Mike has apparantly tumbled down the depth chart. He was wasted in the first game of that Atlanta doublheader, and he's no longer being used like a setup man. Novoa, who has been either great or awful has somehow gotten the job without showing much.

[bukie]

Why work Wood more in an 11-1 game?

 

I have no problem using Wuertz here. Better to get him to shake the rust off in an 11-1 game than a 2-1 game.

[dalgreen]

Why waste Wuertz in this game??

 

When else is he going to pitch? We have so many relievers that guys need work.

[Jon]

Why, why, why is Kerry out of the game?

 

You don't think he's experienced another twinge? :?

It's a blowout and guys like Wuertz haven't pitched since before the AS break, so they need a little work.

 

Nice game by Kerry, though. He benefitted from the wind, but he looked pretty good.

[badger1679666666]

Why, why, why is Kerry out of the game?

 

Jesus people, it's 95 degrees and we have a 10 run lead. Bullpen hasn't pitched much due to our outstanding pitching the last 5 games.

 

Give Woody the rest of the day off. Keep our starter studs fresh. I got no problem. I'd rather Remmy or some other scrub come in, but empty the bench.

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 5-0 when they score 11 or more runs.

 

Go CUBS !!

[mul21]

Why, why, why is Kerry out of the game?

 

You don't think he's experienced another twinge? :?

 

There will be no more twinges from anyone the rest of the year. That's an order. (I hope)

[Blueheart05]

Wuertz sucks lately. he is giving up rockets all over the field and walking too many batters.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Why, why, why is Kerry out of the game?

 

It's a ten run lead. Why over-work Wood when it isn't necessary. The pen hasn't gotten much work due to the break. This is an excellent time to get the pen three innings of work.

[Brian]

maybe they don't want to overextend Wood with the 10 run cushion.

[KatJ]

Why waste Wuertz in this game??

 

Mike has apparantly tumbled down the depth chart. He was wasted in the first game of that Atlanta doublheader, and he's no longer being used like a setup man. Novoa, who has been either great or awful has somehow gotten the job without showing much.

 

Yeah, a setup guy has to find the strike zone, particularly Strike One. Still eluding him - double by Castillo.

 

Come on, Wuertz, just pitch.

[TruffleShuffle]

OMG IS KERRY WOOD OUT FOR THE YEAR?!?!?

 

[/overreaction]

[goonys evil twin]

Send Cedeno back to Iowa. Hopefully by the time Neifi slumps again, Nomar will be up.

 

Unfortunately that would leave them without somebody who can play SS. They need to keep Ronny up unless they get another SS or Nomar returns.

Cody Ransom can do just as good of a job sitting on the bench as Cedeno. I'd be able to live with the risk of losing Ransom once Nomar is activated.

 

What is the 40 man situation with Murton, Greenberg and Grieve being added?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

CUBS are 5-0 when they score 11 or more runs.

 

Go CUBS !!

 

I would hope so!

[Coach C]

Good lord Wuertz. You're supposed to go over to cover first.

[Flames24Rulz]

that play by Lee could've been scary.

 

Mark Cuban? yuck.

[Blueheart05]

Did anyone else watching the game just cringe when Derrek slide into firstbase? No more Cubs injuries.

[mul21]

Why, why, why is Kerry out of the game?

 

It's a ten run lead. Why over-work Wood when it isn't necessary. The pen hasn't gotten much work due to the break. This is an excellent time to get the pen three innings of work.

 

I could buy that if he put in Novoa or Ohman or Rusch, but the most overworked guy down ther, no.

[Brian]

I hope that get Remmy in there, I don't remeber the last time he's pitched.

[jjgman21]

I jumped on to see why Kerry came out of the game and saw the posts above.

 

I don't think anyone is saying he shouldnt have come out, just wondering if he was injured.

[mul21]

Why, why, why is Kerry out of the game?

 

It's a ten run lead. Why over-work Wood when it isn't necessary. The pen hasn't gotten much work due to the break. This is an excellent time to get the pen three innings of work.

 

I could buy that if he put in Novoa or Ohman or Rusch, but the most overworked guy down there, no.

[Fred Hornkohl]

TOP OF THE SEVENTH INNING

 

Wuertz in to pitch for the CUBS

C Wilson walked

Ward grounded into a DP, 6-4, C Wilson out at second

Castillo doubled to left field

Doumit grounded out to first, unassisted

 

0 runs, 1 hits, 0 errors, 1 men left on base

 

           1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9     R  H E
Pittsburgh 0 1 0 0 0 0           1  3 0 
CUBS       0 3 3 0 0 5          11 12 1 

 

Home runs: Pittsburgh: Castillo (7)

CUBS: Ramirez (20), Hairston (4)

 

pitcher     IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Wood       6.0  2  1  1  0  5  1  75 
Wuertz     1.0  1  0  0  1  0  0  15 

[JC]

Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to stick Holla at 1B, and Murton or Grieve in the OF.

[KatJ]

that play by Lee could've been scary.

 

Mark Cuban? yuck.

 

I guess being rich doesn't cure being tone-deaf. :)

 

Still, he was enthusiastic. That's most of the job right there.