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  1. 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.
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    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!
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    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.
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    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.
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    Pat and Ron are talking about Walt Jocketty being named the new Red's GM. Anyone else hear that?
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    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!
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    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.
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    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.
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    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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    oh yea, oops it's not like it had a chance anyway that's true I know good point thanks your welcome dangit! There's nothing to add here! i win the battle congrats thanks no your welcome necessary no problem loophole :scratch: 15th time initial post has been quoted. What's the record? Is it 16? 17? 18? 19? How about 20?
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    oh yea, oops it's not like it had a chance anyway that's true I know good point thanks your welcome dangit! There's nothing to add here! i win the battle congrats thanks no your welcome necessary no problem loophole :scratch: 15th time initial post has been quoted. What's the record? Is it 16? 17? 18? 19?
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    oh yea, oops it's not like it had a chance anyway that's true I know good point thanks your welcome dangit! There's nothing to add here! i win the battle congrats thanks no your welcome necessary no problem loophole :scratch: 15th time initial post has been quoted. What's the record? Is it 16? 17? 18?
  13. Cubfanintheknow
    oh yea, oops it's not like it had a chance anyway that's true I know good point thanks your welcome dangit! There's nothing to add here! i win the battle congrats thanks no your welcome necessary no problem loophole :scratch: 15th time initial post has been quoted. What's the record? Is it 16? 17?
  14. Cubfanintheknow
    oh yea, oops it's not like it had a chance anyway that's true I know good point thanks your welcome dangit! There's nothing to add here! i win the battle congrats thanks no your welcome necessary no problem loophole :scratch: 15th time initial post has been quoted. What's the record? Is it 16?
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    oh yea, oops it's not like it had a chance anyway that's true I know good point thanks your welcome dangit! There's nothing to add here! i win the battle congrats thanks no your welcome necessary no problem loophole :scratch: 15th time initial post has been quoted. What's the record?
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    Is that something like taking one for the team ? I'll help clog the bases any way I can!
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    Just wanted to bump this thread seeing as how it was in jeopardy of falling into sixth place in the transactions page. Can't let that happen. C'mon, people!
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    Yes, you keep thinking that.
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    Interesting quote by Lou Piniella in the Sporting News. But that's not all he said on the subject. I couldn't find the link to the article in the Tribune, so I'll type in what was in this morning's sports section as Piniella further elaborates on Cub hitters: "We're giving away very easy at-bats... A lot of first and second-pitch outs. We can talk about, 'Well, we have time.' And we can be talking a week from now, 'We still have time,' Let me see it here a little sooner, and then we can put that to rest." Piniella never once mentions batting average. He is, in fact, talking about working the count bit and seeing a few more pitches. Somthing that I believe, oh, everybody on this board is in favor of. So I think the hitters should get in a little extra work in spring training. There's that old adage, "you play how you practice." They ought to be practicing patience and pitch selection now. Hopefully a deep bench will offset any concerns about the players getting gassed later in the season because they played too much in spring training.
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    Um, did he seriously write that? Your link to the entire article: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/833560,CST-SPT-cub09.article But I can see where you wouldn't believe me.
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    FWIW, the writer who predicts Marmol will close, Gordon Wittenmyer, also believes the Cubs will acquire another centerfielder because Felix Pie is not getting it. You see, Pie's hit two home runs this spring. And according to Wittenmyer, "after having it pounded into his head for years to play the little-man's game, it's not the kind of skill he needs to show to be of any use to the team." Hmmmm.....
  22. Cubfanintheknow
    Monday's newspapers will have stories quoting Marquis as saying he was "misunderstood" (or maybe he "misremembers") in his comments and has since "spoken to Lou" and that they've "come to an understanding" and will make nice. But the damage is done. Thankfully, he'll be in another team's uniform soon. If Hendry can unload his contract for a bag of baseballs, he'll be considered a genius in my book.
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    Well, after 233 pages, 5801 posts and 159916 views, it's time I chimed in on this thread. If we get Roberts without giving up too much, great. If we don't get Roberts, I still think the Cubs are going to be all right. That's all. Great insight, huh? P.S. As I was typing this, I refreshed the Transactions page in another window. The number of views went up by ten. And I'm a fairly accomplished typer.
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    I'm probably getting a little ahead of things here, but I think it would be wise for the Cubs to have a good staff of physicians on hand to be there for DeRosa when the Cubs win the World Series. It just makes sense.
  25. Cubfanintheknow
    Third homer went into the well in left. The pain in your shin may have affected that recollection! :D Interesting to watch big Lee Smith pick up the save by throwing TWO scoreless innings.
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