9/4 Cubs (Williams) @ Pirates (Wells) 12:35pm WGN

[Mizzou]

It's like it doesn't even matter how well Murton and/or Cedeno do when they start. If I recall correctly, the past two times they've started, each of them got on base at least twice in each game... and back to the bench they go the day after.

[Brian]

It's like it doesn't even matter how well Murton and/or Cedeno do when they start. If I recall correctly, the past two times they've started, each of them got on base at least twice in each game... and back to the bench they go the day after.

 

And Murton even hit a home run to deep center which is what Dusty said Murton needed (power).

[frostwyrm]

It's like it doesn't even matter how well Murton and/or Cedeno do when they start. If I recall correctly, the past two times they've started, each of them got on base at least twice in each game... and back to the bench they go the day after.

 

And Murton even hit a home run to deep center which is what Dusty said Murton needed (power).

 

Yeah sure, but we need a better look at Burnitz, therefore Murton must sit.

[Brian]

DON'T FORGET THAT THE NEIFMEISTER SAVED US!!

[Mizzou]

Wow, I just took a look at Corey's August numbers...

 

.167/.206/.267 That's an OPS of .473

 

Can anyone say pathetic? The fact that Corey is starting over Murton, given his recent numbers, REALLY pisses me off.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Wow, I just took a look at Corey's August numbers...

 

.167/.206/.267 That's an OPS of .473

 

Can anyone say pathetic? The fact that Corey is starting over Murton, given his recent numbers, REALLY pisses me off.

 

Well, considering Murton can't play CF, it's not exactly a him v. Corey comparison. Regardless, it's criminal that Murton isn't playing, and I really don't care which of the other outfielders doesn't play to get him in the lineup.

[Mizzou]

Wow, I just took a look at Corey's August numbers...

 

.167/.206/.267 That's an OPS of .473

 

Can anyone say pathetic? The fact that Corey is starting over Murton, given his recent numbers, REALLY pisses me off.

 

Well, considering Murton can't play CF, it's not exactly a him v. Corey comparison. Regardless, it's criminal that Murton isn't playing, and I really don't care which of the other outfielders doesn't play to get him in the lineup.

 

No, it really is. Hairston can play center and he's being shifted to left so Corey can play his natural position. It's very valid to compare Murton to either of the two.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Wow, I just took a look at Corey's August numbers...

 

.167/.206/.267 That's an OPS of .473

 

Can anyone say pathetic? The fact that Corey is starting over Murton, given his recent numbers, REALLY pisses me off.

 

Well, considering Murton can't play CF, it's not exactly a him v. Corey comparison. Regardless, it's criminal that Murton isn't playing, and I really don't care which of the other outfielders doesn't play to get him in the lineup.

 

No, it really is. Hairston can play center and he's being shifted to left so Corey can play his natural position. It's very valid to compare Murton to either of the two.

 

Of course, Corey is a far superior defender to Hairston, which is why it's not an exact comp. Either way though, I agree with you.

[muntjack]

It really is maddening to hear Dusty say over and over that he has to balance playing rookies with trying to win, when Murton and Cedeno are both hitting over .300 and playing better fundamental baseball than anyone on the team.

[frostwyrm]

It's really a Murton vs. Burnitz comparison. We've obviously seen more than enough of Burnitz, and not nearly enough of Murton.

[sandberg23]

Ugh. The infamous head-first slide by Hairston. :wall:

[BobRoss139]

Nomar is on fire!

[Flames24Rulz]

wow Nomar is really heating it up lately :D

[Fred Hornkohl]

BOTTOM OF THE THIRD INNING

 

Wells grounded out to short, 6-3

Sanchez blooped a single to left center field

Mackowiak flied out to center field, Sanchez holding first

Bay grounded into a FC, 6-4, Sanchez out at second

 

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

 

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

 

pitcher     IP  H  R ER BB  K HR HB PIT
Williams   3.0  3  0  0  0  1  0  1  39 

[Fred Hornkohl]

TOP OF THE FOURTH INNING

 

Lee grounded out to short, 6-3

Burnitz popped out (foul) to third base

Garciaparra grounded out to short, 6-3

 

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

 

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

 

Home runs: CUBS: Garciaparra (6)

[Fred Hornkohl]

BOTTOM OF THE FOURTH INNING

 

C Wilson grounded out to short, 6-3

Ward struck out swinging

Wigginton popped out to shortstop

 

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

 

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

 

Home runs: CUBS: Garciaparra (6)

 

pitcher     IP  H  R ER BB  K HR HB PIT
Williams   4.0  3  0  0  0  1  1  1  48 

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

oooo, Walker just missed a HR. :shock:

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Barrett is HBP after showing bunt. booooooooo

[Fred Hornkohl]

Barrett is HBP after showing bunt. booooooooo

 

Payback for hitting Bay ??

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Barrett is HBP after showing bunt. booooooooo

 

Payback for hitting Bay ??

 

and then he almost earholes Williams when he squares around to bunt. :x

[Fred Hornkohl]

and then he almost earholes Williams when he squares around to bunt. :x

 

As Santo pointed out, you gotta expect that when you square around too soon.

[Fred Hornkohl]

TOP OF THE FIFTH INNING

 

Walker doubled off the right center field wall

Barrett hit by pitch

Patterson lined out to shortstop

Williams bunted into a FC, 1-5, Walker out at third, Barrett to second

Hairston grounded out to the pitcher, 1-3

 

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 1 0 0 0            1 3 0 
Pittsburgh 0 0 0 0              0 3 0 

 

Home runs: CUBS: Garciaparra (6)

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

and then he almost earholes Williams when he squares around to bunt. :x

 

As Santo pointed out, you gotta expect that when you square around too soon.

 

what? you can stand there all day showing bunt. throwing high and inside when the pitcher knows you're bunting is garbage. it's harder to move away from the pitch when squared up to bunt.

[Fred Hornkohl]

I wish I had the numbers on how many times the CUBS got their leadoff man to second with nobody out and failed to score.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

I wish I had the numbers on how many times the CUBS got their leadoff man to second with nobody out and failed to score.

 

that inning was looking good at the beginning. :?