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  1. Cubfanintheknow
    You are correct. Thank you for having a better memory than I. It was amazing because Brenly barely had the words out of his mouth when Soriano made contact.
  2. Cubfanintheknow
    After Jason Marquis' double to put runners on second and third, Len Kasper noted that Mike Quade held Geovany Soto at third because it wasn't a good risk so early in the ball game. Bob Brenly then said something to the effect of, "Plus, you don't want to take the bat out of this guys hands." No sooner did he say that than Alfonso Soriano parked the Brandon Backe pitch into the left field bleachers. Pretty cool.
  3. Cubfanintheknow
    That's a .645 winning percentage. But it's doable.
  4. Cubfanintheknow
    Amazing how quickly the tide turned this week. Before Sunday's game, the Cubs and Brewers were tied for first. Now the Cubs are five games up. Lou keeps saying the right things--be happy but don't get too excited yet, that there are still two full months of baseball yet. Hopefully he keeps them focused over the coming months as the outside distractions build.
  5. Cubfanintheknow
    Can the incredibly stupid and overly used phrase, "Manny being Manny" die the very quick but quiet death it so justly deserves?
  6. Cubfanintheknow
    "So you're saying there's a chance!"
  7. Cubfanintheknow
    I'm wondering what it would take to get a little movement on his fastball. Any movement. The thing's straight as an arrow and unfortunately, very hittable right now.
  8. Cubfanintheknow
    (In my best Forrest Gump voice) Jason Marquis is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get. (Back to normal now) It's the reason why I'm not a fan of Marquis. It's probably the reason why he's not included on playoff rosters. If he'd consistently give up three runs over six innings, I could stomach him. But for every quality start (a very generous statistic for pitchers, IMHO), there's a complete disaster like yesterday. I don't like complete disasters.
  9. Cubfanintheknow
    A lot of those sliders that batters were swinging and missing at earlier in the season weren't in the strike zone. Guys just couldn't lay off it. Now they are and Marmol's just trying to be a little too fine with his pitches. Not worried in the least.
  10. Cubfanintheknow
    The schedule has the Cubs playing the Rays in Tampa Bay Thursday night with a day game again White Sox on Friday. I thought major league rules prohibited this sort of scheduling. Plus they have the useless Hall Of Fame game Monday. Wierd.
  11. Cubfanintheknow
    I didn't catch all of it, but I liked what I saw. And Len's home run call was awesome. I thought he did a great job of imitating Brickhouse, especially considering the magnitude of the homer.
  12. Cubfanintheknow
    Can't really blame Alou on this one. It's not as if he's holding a press conference or seeking out a reporter to make a story for himself. They're asking and he's answering.
  13. Cubfanintheknow
    I just want to say that you know the season is going pretty well (so far) when there's a heated argument going on about what you can or cannot complain about.
  14. Cubfanintheknow
    To hell with Lou... I'm getting giddy!
  15. Cubfanintheknow
    Re: Mariotti If you throw enough @#&%, some of it's bound to stick.
  16. Cubfanintheknow
    Bea Arthur was bad. Pretty much just because she's Bea Arthur and had to read the lyrics. Anyone who has to read the lyrics should not be allowed to sing. Period. I think Billy Corgan should get some consideration for all-time seventh inning stretch singer. As should Eddie Vedder.
  17. Cubfanintheknow
    Actually, Mariano Rivera used to be the norm. Twenty years ago it was not uncommon for the closer to come in and pitch the last two innings or more of a ball game. At that time, the save was only around for about ten years (I think it was 1969 when the save was first kept as a statistic. I believe we have Jerome Holtzman to thank for it). I'm not a big fan of the rules regarding saves. Remember when the Rangers blew out the Orioles 30-3 last year? Texas pitcher Wes Littleton came in with the Rangers alreading leading 14-3 and pitched the last three innings. He was credited with a save. Edited to add: I think having Marmol as the set-up man with Wood closing is the best route at this time.
  18. Cubfanintheknow
    Mulder will be back. It's all about the hiatus. Agents know this better than anyone. I wish the Cubs knew about hiatuses--or hiati in the plural form. They were too caught up in simulated games to know. I've been on hiatus for three years now. It's great!
  19. Cubfanintheknow
    So would you reverse the roles? If Wood comes in and gives up the lead in the seventh or eighth inning, there's no game for Marmol to save. Marmol likely doesn't even get a chance to pitch. Yes, Wood blew the save. But without Marmol as the set-up man in which was much more of a "save situation" than when Wood entered the game, there's probably no ninth inning lead to protect.
  20. Cubfanintheknow
    No real statistics to back this up, but I think the vast majority of teams who come close but don't make the playoffs do so because of weak bullpens. All players run through hot and cold streaks. It's just more obvious with relievers.
  21. Cubfanintheknow
    Pat and Ron are talking about Walt Jocketty being named the new Red's GM. Anyone else hear that?
  22. Cubfanintheknow
    As a team, the Cubs' batting average is currently at .280. Only the Red Sox, Angels and Braves have a better average (D-backs are at .280 also). Another positive effect coming from the plate patience is that teams are figuring out they're going to have to throw strikes to get the Cubs out. Just getting the ball near the plate and watching the Cubs hack at it for outs isn't going to cut it anymore. They're seeing better pitches to hit and they're hitting the ball well. As I watched today's game, I couldn't help but think, "These are my Cubs?" Feels good!
  23. Cubfanintheknow
    This is a quote from White Sox hitting coach Greg Walker in Tuesday's Tribune. He's talking about trying to teach players how to be patient at the plate and promote on-base percentage: "I've talked to a lot of Oakland people, and they said they didn't have much luck changing guys [to their style]," Sox hitting coach Greg Walker said. "They draft them, and they trade for them." I imagine it's tough being a hitting coach and telling a player like Soriano, who has had success in the majors, to change his approach. Even if it could make him a better player.
  24. Cubfanintheknow
    He'll try to take the high road, but the Chicago media will press the issue and he'll throw that excuse in. When he gets booed--loudly--the first time he leaves the dugout, it'll be because of racist CUb fans.
  25. Cubfanintheknow
    It's not bad... if the player put in that position uses it to his advantage. Obviously, if Piggy doesn't walk both left-handed batters he faces, we're not talking about it. But it's a good way to break a younger guy in and give him a little confidence getting guys out. Of course, if you're not even throwing strikes.... Andy Pratt, anyone?
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