ManEatingTarp

They're not hitting against the Cardinals bullpen.... Hah! :D Yeah, it's funny because it's true...

They're not hitting against the Cardinals bullpen....

Bigbie's last two seasons of OPS+ are 73 and 96. I wouldn't expect too much. I think this "might" be a rare case of the #s not telling the whole story. Bigbie has run into some bad luck with some injuries and bad team situations. He's shown he can do it one year, and I think he just needs a solid chance. Only time will tell.

I think Bigbie will be the #2 hitter by the All-Star break. That's if he comes back from this foot fracture and is able to hit like the first round draft pick he's supposed to be. fingers crossed...

why am I not shocked that a Card fan has dental problems? sorry, I couldn't resist. not sure how Miles's 0-7, 1 BB series impressed you so much, though Have you ever seen Ronnie Woo Woo's teeth ;) Miles 0-7 and Pujol's 1-8 weren't highlights of the weekend... Miles has been pretty slick in the field so far, and I think he's going to be a nice #8 hitter. Juan on the other hand is just bad. REAL BAD. I forgot to add that Marshal look like he's ready to be in the bigs.

It was COLD. http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0832.jpg

Thanks guys. It was really cloudy so the lighting was pretty bad. I'm going to a bunch of games this year. I'm buying a zoom lens so I hope to post some good pictures as the year goes along.

Hey folks. Due to a cold I caught on opening day and having two teeth pulled at the dentist yesterday I haven't been around to post this. My observations from the weekend series: The Cubs Maddux can still pitch, and pitch very very well. He had the Cards off balance all Friday afternoon. Ronny Cedeno will be the Shortstop for the Cubs for a very long time. That kid has some tools. The Cubs may have spent too much on the bullpen, but it's good. Really good. Derek Lee was not a one year wonder. That Homer was crushed. The Cubs are a much faster team. The Cards Looked slow, flat and bothered by the cold. The bullpen is going to cost them a lot of games if it doesn't get fixed. The lineup drops off pretty fast after Rolen. Juan Encarnacion better wake up and smell the pine tar. He is NOT a #2 hitter. Pujols is going to hit with the bases empty a lot this year. Ponson pitched well. Miles looks like the next good find at 2nd for Walt. The Cards better realize that there's another rooster in the henhouse. This is going to be a good race this year. Here's some pictures from Opening day. http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0798.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0799.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0800.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0801.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0802.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0811.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0814.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0817.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0818.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0824.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0826.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0827.jpg http://web.mac.com/cneseman/iWeb/Site/Opening%20Day_files/IMG_0829.jpg

I hope Neifi hits a walkoff int he 10th to win it, just for you baby!!! :P That could NEVER happen! ;)

Saturday "should" be a fantastic game. I'm going today, but with the weather looking pretty crappy and the best pitching matchup being tomorrow, I almost wish I had game 2 tickets instead. Well, at least I get to see Neifi start at 2B today! ;)

Might be on to something there Tarp It would be funny if it wasn't true. btw, I hope he's back soon.

I'll be there. Look for the guy in the STL hat.

yeah, and the Cards jumped to #3. Folks in the Lou are gonna start getting upset if the payroll stays below 90. I can understand the Cubs and BoSox having high ticket prices because of the size of Wrigley and Fenway. St. Louis #3 on that list is a joke.

or does it just mean the Cubs have moved up the date to "really" tell people what's wrong with him?

I've got a feeling you're really gonna be hating them by Monday. ;)

We'll take it -- can we send you some Cub futility in return? :D Can Macias play 2B? of Left Field? or pitch the 8th inning? :D

A little Cardinal magic for you all... ;) How many times do you think Ron will call him MayBerry this year?

Isn't that pretty much what I said?

2nd. 3rd'd All they did was challenge Rollins. No big deal.

so much yelling. so much anger.

I think Rollins did get a hit. Can anyone else confirm? Yes. A Miles missed hitting for the cycle in his last ab. Needed a homer, hit a double. congrats on starting 1-0 folks. Redbirds on the way this Friday. You know I'll be there!!!

Good win for the Cubs. Rollins got a hit btw.

btw Pujols with 2 homers and 4 RBI on the day so far. Miles is a homer short for the cycle. Cards 13 Phils 1

As the fan of another team, I can't begin to tell you how entertaining these game threads can be. :D

WOW. A guy runs out for lunch and the Cubs find an offense. I'm glad for you folks that they're starting the year with a bang.