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[CubsWin]

Here is a commentary on Guzman's performance from BA...

Speaking of shoulder problems, Cubs righthander Angel Guzman started Wednesday for Mesa. Guzman, who had arthroscopic surgery to repair a labrum tear in 2003 and missed most of 2005 with forearm stiffness, allowed two runs on two hits over three innings in the Solar Sox’ 9-3 loss to Surprise. While the velocity on his fastball is back—consistently in the 91-93 mph range, topping out at 95—his command is not. Guzman walked four and struck out one. He showed flashes of a plus curveball, but used it sparingly. His changeup—which was a plus pitch with excellent deception pre-surgery—still needs work to get back to where it once was. “The fastball was impressive, and you expect it out of this kid,” an AL scout said. “There was some command in there, but he’s not locating well. And 95 percent fastballs in this league tells me lack of confidence in the secondary pitches.”

[muntjack]

Down by one with two outs, Murton comes through with an RBI double to tie it.

[Brian]

Down by one with two outs, Murton comes through with an RBI double to tie it.

 

And then Peoria Javelinas drops a 6 spot in the top of the 10th :shock:

[Brian]

10/20 BOX

 

1.) E. Patterson (2B) - 0-4 BB (.194)

5.) M. Murton (LF) - 1-4 2B, RBI (.424)

6.) B. Sing (1B) - 0-3 BB (.320)

 

 

J. Koronka (RP) - 1IP H (0.00 ERA - 7IP)

D. Aardsma (RP) - .1IP (12.00 ERA - 9IP)

 

 

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Koronka's impressive AFL stats

 

7IP - 4H - 1BB - 9K - 2 Saves

[abuck1220]

patterson's gotta be the only guy hitting under .400 in that league.

 

hurry...trade koronka NOW!

[burnt out cubbie fan]

No, we have to wait until all of his value is gone before we do that.

[donobr]

Murton 3 run dinger.

[rawaction]

Murton 3 run dinger.

 

It's about time. I wanna see him hit 20 next year.

[BeerHere]

Miller was hit hard today

 

4.2 IP 7H 6ER 1BB 3SO 3HR

[BeerHere]

2B for EPatt

[BeerHere]

After a walk Howard reaches on a botched play at the plate to make it 7-6 Mesa.

 

Now a hit by Garko brings up Murton with em loaded.

 

[BeerHere]

Murton flew out to center.

[BeerHere]

Mesa has 6 hitters over .300, and three over .340 including Murton at .417.

[BeerHere]

Espinosa singles to score another to put runners at the corners.

 

10-6

[BeerHere]

Kelly with a single to score Garko

 

11-6

 

Barrett is throwing beach balls.

[BeerHere]

BH = bored at work.

 

WOO!

[Brian]

Nice performance by da gooz it looks like!

 

 

A. Guzman (SP) - 5.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 1BB, 6K, 1HR (5.17 ERA)

D. Aardsma (RP) - 2.0IP, 3H, 2R, 1ER, 1BB, 2K (11.45 ERA)

 

1.) E. Patterson (2B) - 1-4, RBI, K (.244 BA)

5.) M. Murton (LF) - 1-3, RBI, BB, 2K (.386 BA)

6.) B. Sing (DH) - 1-4 (.310 BA)

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Nice performance by da gooz it looks like!

 

 

A. Guzman (SP) - 5.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 1BB, 6K, 1HR (5.17 ERA)

 

Angel's 1st inning:

 

Robert Valido singles on a ground ball to third base.

Ryan Roberts called out on strikes (on 3 pitches).

With Brad Eldred batting, Robert Valido caught stealing 2nd base.

Brad Eldred fouls out to the first baseman.

 

2nd inning:

 

Josh Fields lines out to shortstop.

Ryan Zimmerman strikes out swinging (on a 2-2 count), but reaches on a passed ball.

Chris Young flies out to left fielder Matt Murton.

With Neil Walker batting, Ryan Zimmerman caught stealing 2nd base.

 

3rd inning:

 

Neil Walker grounds out, 6-3.

Adam Lind singles on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Murton.

Adam Boeve lines a double to RF. Adam Lind to 3rd.

Robert Valido lines into double play, 1-5.

 

4th inning:

 

Ryan Roberts homers to left center field.

Brad Eldred pops out to SS.

Josh Fields called out on strikes (on a full count).

Ryan Zimmerman strikes out swinging (on a 1-2 count).

 

5th inning:

 

Chris Young walks (on a full count).

Neil Walker lines out to CF.

Adam Lind strikes out swinging (on a 1-2 pitch).

Adam Boeve strikes out swinging (on a 2-2 pitch).

[Brian]

see below. Edited October 26, 2005 by Brian

[Brian]

10/25 Double Header Stats.

GAME 1

 

5.) M. Murton (DH): 0-3, BB, R, K (.362 BA)

 

J. Koronka (RP): IP, H, BB, S(3) (0.00 ERA in 9IP)

 

GAME 2

1.) E. Patterson (2B): 2-4, RBI, 2R, 3B, K (.267 BA)

2.) B. Coats (CF): 1-4, RBI (.294 BA)

3.) B. Sing (1B): 1-4, RBI, R, HR, K (.303 BA)

4.) M. Murton (LF): 3-4, RBI, R (.392 BA)

 

 

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Nice to see EPatt starting to get his average up, and the Big Murt is on a tear again! Also cool that the Cubs got to bat 1-4 in the lineup. And what has gotten into Koronka??? Koronk Juice?

Edited October 26, 2005 by Brian

[CubsWin]

10/26 Double Header Stats.

GAME 1

 

5.) M. Murton (DH): 0-3, BB, R, K (.362 BA)

 

J. Koronka (RP): IP, H, BB, S(3) (0.00 ERA in 9IP)

 

GAME 2

1.) E. Patterson (2B): 2-4, RBI, 2R, 3B, K (.267 BA)

2.) B. Coats (CF): 1-4, RBI (.294 BA)

3.) B. Sing (1B): 1-4, RBI, R, HR, K (.303 BA)

4.) M. Murton (LF): 3-4, RBI, R (.392 BA)

 

 

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Nice to see EPatt starting to get his average up, and the Big Murt is on a tear again! Also cool that the Cubs got to bat 1-4 in the lineup. And what has gotten into Koronka??? Koronk Juice?

Go, EPatt! I am really pulling for him to make good and be the Cubs 2nd baseman of the future. Ramirez, Cedeno, Patterson and Lee. I doubt it will happen, but they could be good.

 

And maybe Koronka is on the Chronic? When pitchers relax good things can happen...

[mg420]

10/26 Double Header Stats.

GAME 1

 

5.) M. Murton (DH): 0-3, BB, R, K (.362 BA)

 

J. Koronka (RP): IP, H, BB, S(3) (0.00 ERA in 9IP)

 

GAME 2

1.) E. Patterson (2B): 2-4, RBI, 2R, 3B, K (.267 BA)

2.) B. Coats (CF): 1-4, RBI (.294 BA)

3.) B. Sing (1B): 1-4, RBI, R, HR, K (.303 BA)

4.) M. Murton (LF): 3-4, RBI, R (.392 BA)

 

 

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Nice to see EPatt starting to get his average up, and the Big Murt is on a tear again! Also cool that the Cubs got to bat 1-4 in the lineup. And what has gotten into Koronka??? Koronk Juice?

Go, EPatt! I am really pulling for him to make good and be the Cubs 2nd baseman of the future. Ramirez, Cedeno, Patterson and Lee. I doubt it will happen, but they could be good.

And maybe Koronka is on the Chronic? When pitchers relax good things can happen...

 

i am very much hoping for the same thing along with murton & pie in the of. why do you doubt it can happen? murton & cedeno are ready to start in the majors next year imo and epat & pie might be ready by 2007. with prior and z already established & guzman, pinto, nolasco on the verge of breaking out, the cubs would have the vast majority of their starters being developed by their farm system.

[Brian]

10/26

 

1.) E. Patterson (2B): 3-5, R, 2B, K (.300)

5.) B. Sing (LF): 3-5, 2R, 2B, HR(3), 2RBI (.342)

[don_kessinger_was_good]

The question is, will Eric's play be negatively impacted by the Cubs' decision to jettison Corey this winter? Because I think Corey is a goner.

 

It's unfortunate, because Eric is showing almost NONE of the bad habits Corey did, even when Corey had his early minor league success. I think it shows that Corey made an understandable, but bad decision not to go to college. It sure seems to have helped Eric.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

The question is, will Eric's play be negatively impacted by the Cubs' decision to jettison Corey this winter? Because I think Corey is a goner.

 

Turning that question around, I wonder if the Cubs are more hesitant to get rid of Corey because of Eric's presence in the organization?