8-4 Cubs (Prior) at Phillies (Myers) 12:05 CT, WGN TV/RADIO

[gerby23]

Oh how I hope this is a "gift" last start for Macias before she is sent packing...

Dreams can come true, they can happen to you...

 

:lol:

Like that?

I was hoping people didn't think it was a typo. It was on PURPOSE!

[Laura]

It's like a drug addict. Cant help to get a little more haha. I need to take a break.

 

Understood ... WGN used to be the main pusher.

[USSoccer]

Wow, thanks for the strike zone, Diaz.

 

We just can't catch a break thus far.

[Jon]

Wow, thanks for the strike zone, Diaz.

 

We just can't catch a break thus far.

Well, going back to the SF series, the Cubs have had plenty of opportunities as a result of terrible defense. It's about time they start converting more than 20% of their chances.

 

But you can't possibly give a good hitting pitcher that strike zone with men on base. That zone was even a stretch for a poor hitting pitcher with nobody on base.

[OldHappyCubFan]

I just tuned in, and about to tune out.

 

 

Our pitching is so incredibly overrated. This team has so many holes, that I don't think they'll be able to fix them all.

[badger1679666666]

Wow, thanks for the strike zone, Diaz.

 

I know you're a mod and well respected, but I don't think I've once seen you come into a thread and not criticize the ump.

[Brian]

Lawton with the leather.

[Blueheart05]

I'll watch knowing they are behind yet maintaining they can come back in the next 8 innings.

 

Please, I need the drugs that you are on. :wink:

 

They were down by 3 yesterday and tied the game. This team can score runs and thus far, this pitcher doesn't look over powering. Looks like he's missing his spots.

 

Myers has been very good all year. Probably their ace. But I wish I had your optimism.

 

Optimism is all any fan can have. If I seriously thought this game was OVER I would turn it off. I know all about Myers but I still contend he looks hittable (over these last 2 innings). I'm watching to see if the Cubs can take advantage of it...

[CuseCubFan69]

Crappy D by Lawton....I can see why he wouldn't work in CF.

[LoneStarCubFan]

What a bunch of gutless clowns. Way to show up you idiots.

[SwisherSweet]

Stupid pass the buck offense. I'm sick of it. Someone HAS TO COME UP WITH A BASEHIT EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WITH RUNNERS ON BASE!! Ahh this team is maddening.

[Wild_Cubs04]

What is the deal with all the walks lately? Are they missing by that much, or are they getting squeezed on alot of calls?

[LoneStarCubFan]

They'll claw back to get within a run then Prior will leave the game and the Cub bullpen slam the door on the comeback. 9-4 final is my guess.

[USSoccer]

Wow, thanks for the strike zone, Diaz.

 

We just can't catch a break thus far.

Well, going back to the SF series, the Cubs have had plenty of opportunities as a result of terrible defense. It's about time they start converting more than 20% of their chances.

 

But you can't possibly give a good hitting pitcher that strike zone with men on base. That zone was even a stretch for a poor hitting pitcher with nobody on base.

 

Very true.

 

It's sad that if we had 1-2 more hits in some of these games in the right spot, we'd have 2-3 more wins.

[SwisherSweet]

Walker better make up for that lousy pop-up and failure to advance the runner earlier.

[OldHappyCubFan]

Wheres the list of FA pitchers in 06?

 

 

The Cubs need at least one new pitcher.

[badger1679666666]

What is the deal with all the walks lately? Are they missing by that much, or are they getting squeezed on alot of calls?

 

If you talk to people around these parts, the umps are out to get the Cubs.

 

:roll:

[FallBall]

Maybe the guys made a secret pact with each other to play like crap until Dusty gets fired....

 

 

A guy can hope can't he??? :lol:

[Blueheart05]

Lawton grounds out. 1 down

[CubsHawks25]

What is the deal with all the walks lately? Are they missing by that much, or are they getting squeezed on alot of calls?

 

If you talk to people around these parts, the umps are out to get the Cubs.

 

:roll:

 

 

No, we realize that ALL umps are perfect. So perfect in fact, they've never missed a call or a blown pitch ever, in the HISTORY of baseball.

 

:roll:

[Blueheart05]

Walker is disappointing. We're down by 4 and he swings at the first pitch? Interesting.

[Jon]

Wow, thanks for the strike zone, Diaz.

 

I know you're a mod and well respected, but I don't think I've once seen you come into a thread and not criticize the ump.

Not once? That might be a bit of a stretch.

 

Why should Diaz not have been criticized there? He had a strike zone in that AB that we won't see at any other point in this game and it came with a RISP.

[USSoccer]

Cripes, guys, come ON. Get something going!!!

[Wild_Cubs04]

What is the deal with all the walks lately? Are they missing by that much, or are they getting squeezed on alot of calls?

 

If you talk to people around these parts, the umps are out to get the Cubs.

 

:roll:

 

 

No, we realize that ALL umps are perfect. So perfect in fact, they've never missed a call or a blown pitch ever, in the HISTORY of baseball.

 

:roll:

 

/em gets dizzy with all the eye rolls :lol:

[SwisherSweet]

Nice one Derrek and Todd! You sure knocked the crap out of those balls!