7/22 Cubs (Zambrano) at Cardinals (Carpenter), 7:10 pm, WGN

[Coach C]

Nice walk Holla.

 

Come on Neifi, how about stop sucking for at least one AB and get some runs in mmmkay?

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

good job, holly.

[USSoccer]

I don't see how Ramirez would have made it to second there. Aramis is just plain slow.

 

That's true, too, and since it was a flare the expectation is that it just drops in front of the fielder.

 

Since Holla walks, it's mute.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Nothing like Neifi hitting in front of Barrett. Hopefully he'll get another good swing on one.

[Stomper90]

What's really annoying me about A-Ram is the fact that he always sits there and watches his home runs. I hope someone hits him sooon because if someone did that against the Cubs, I would be pissed off.

 

Everytime he hits, waits, and admires his possible home run.

[DivineBovine]

Its amazing Aram hits as many doubles as he does, considering how many singles he seems to have which could be easily be doubles to other players.

[Mizzou]

Neifi continues to predetermine whether he'll swing or not...

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I don't see how Ramirez would have made it to second there. Aramis is just plain slow.

 

Agreed, but he still needs to run a little harder.

[Omar]

I dont see whats wrong with the current Busch stadium. They've only used it for 40 years. Look at Wrigley, it's 92 years and we still have no intention of a new park.

[Coach C]

Cut.

 

Neifi.

 

Now. :evil:

[Roast]

Gah. I hate not coming through with men in scoring position. It makes me a sad sad boy.

[Fred Hornkohl]

TOP OF THE SIXTH INNING

 

Lee grounded out to first, unassisted

Burnitz struck out (called)

Ramirez singled to left field

Hollandsworth walked, Ramirez to second

Perez grounded out to first, 3-1

 

0 runs, 1 hits, 0 errors, 2 men left on base

 

           1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9    R H E
CUBS       0 0 1 0 0 0          1 6 0 
St. Louis  1 0 0 0 0            1 3 0 

 

Home runs: St. Louis: Rodriguez (2)

[Jon]

I don't see how Ramirez would have made it to second there. Aramis is just plain slow.

 

He's not THAT slow when he hustles. That definitely should have been two. It skipped past Rodriguez and then Edmonds fell when he was getting it.

Blanco would give Ramirez a run for his money. Most hitters could have gotten to second there. I don't think Aramis makes it safely, especially since Edmonds' throw was right on the bag.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

i love you neifi. can we sign you to a 5 year, $80 million contract?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Neifi continues to predetermine whether he'll swing or not...

 

That probably cost him the call. Same pitch was a ball for Holla, but Neifi backing out from the start didn't help.

[USSoccer]

What's really annoying me about A-Ram is the fact that he always sits there and watches his home runs. I hope someone hits him sooon because if someone did that against the Cubs, I would be pissed off.

 

Everytime he hits, waits, and admires his possible home run.

 

IIRC he didn't do it once in Cincinatti. He's only done it about 5 times all year. It's nowhere near as big of a deal as his hustle may be.

[Blueheart05]

Hustling is important because it puts pressure on the defense. Who knows, they may have thrown that ball away while trying to get it in a hurry... Someone needs to talk to Aramis!

[OldHappyCubFan]

Can't wait till Nomar comes back.

[Outshined_One]

Anyone just catch the web gem made by Jack Wilson against COL? Awesome play, imo.

[Stomper90]

What's really annoying me about A-Ram is the fact that he always sits there and watches his home runs. I hope someone hits him sooon because if someone did that against the Cubs, I would be pissed off.

 

Everytime he hits, waits, and admires his possible home run.

 

IIRC he didn't do it once in Cincinatti. He's only done it about 5 times all year. It's nowhere near as big of a deal as his hustle may be.

 

It's been way more than five times. I didn't see his last home run in Cinci... however, it has been irritating me for a while and Brenly has also made mention of it before.

[hawkeyecub]

Blanco would give Ramirez a run for his money. Most hitters could have gotten to second there. I don't think Aramis makes it safely, especially since Edmonds' throw was right on the bag.

 

Regardless he still needs to start hustling and this isn't the first time it's been a problem.

[Blueheart05]

Anyone just catch the web gem made by Jack Wilson against COL? Awesome play, imo.

 

Nope, but I'll catch it later.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

it only took 4 pitches to get eckstein. thank you, baseball gods. thank you.

[Stomper90]

Can't wait till Nomar comes back.

 

Not sure if it was mentioned earlier... 1 for 2 in AZ today.

[Coach C]

Seeeerike 3!