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That's the part that makes me chuckle. 8 freaking RBI's? That's terrible! His defense hasn't been all that bad. How many assist's does he have 5-6 already? His arm has been fine. His glove and his routes are terrible. I'm willing to bet that his defensive play has negated the OF assists as far as runs scored go. And 8 RBI on May 22 is pretty lousy. True. His routes are terrible. I still can't get over the 8 RBI's...Unreal! Who would've thought that Sammy Sosa would be more productive at this point in the season. Oh man... I'm not surprised, typical Cub, if something bad can happen, it will, if a player who has put big numbers is going to struggle, he will.

Given DeRosa was on deck why not make the Sox execute by sending "speedster" Pagan? Are we certain that it's not Baker in a Piniella costume in the Cub dugout?

It's a shame but, I believe Wood and Prior, for that matter, are done with Baseball as active players.

Problem is, he's been so bad that you just cannot pitch him in close games. How can you have a guy on the team who can't play except in games that become a joke? With a competitive team, that's wasting a roster spot that could be used to win close games. With a bad team (i.e., this one), it's wasting a spot that could be used to test minor leaguers for next year. That's fine and all, but a release just forces the Cubs to pay him to play for somebody else, and will probably cause them to go out and spend on another inconsistent reliever. The key word here is inconsistent. It's not like Eyre is Neifi Perez where you can count on him to suck day in and day out. They shouldn't have signed him to that deal, but unless you can trade him away, you are probably better off trying to get him to work through the struggles. Nobody in the minors is an obvious candidate to do better. The Cubs are stuck. Hendry made the mess and they really can only try and right the ship, or cut bait at the deadline. Releasing Eyre solves nothing right now aside from appeasing an angry fan base. It would be a move based on emotion rather than one where there's an obvious improvement to the team. if used properly i think that either pignatello or rapada would do a much better job than eyre. Add Cherry to the to the above list, he and Pignatiello have, at the very least, shown the ability to throw strikes - Cherry yet to issue a BB in 9 and a third IP, Pignatiello only 3 BB's in a combined 15 and a third IP(West Tenneesee and Iowa). Marmol, despite being used primarily as a starter, may be an option as well.

In the long run this Series will improve the Bulls, I believe the Bulls are definitely on their way up. Now, if they could find a way to get a legitimate low post threat or score Kevin Garnett this offseason - bye, bye Pistons (who are nearing end of their run anyway).

I was hoping, at the very least, this morning, to read about Eyre mysteriously coming up lame and Marmol or Cherry called up.

Bingo! Despite, the missed DP opportunities, if Dempster doesn't issue two BB's the Cubs quite probably win the game. In fact, if anyone in the Bullpen could throw strikes, there's a good chance the Cubs would have taken 3 of 4 from the Mets.

That is one impressive Avatar...

I don't know if that'll be helpful, doesn't Marmol have trouble throwing strikes as well?

Nor can he throw strikes, never has, never will, the unfortunate fact is, save for a few rare instances, the bullpen as whole pitches behind in count. Every single one of them...

Once again BB's, BB's f***ing BB's lead to a Cubs loss, honestly, I don't care who it is or what's stuff he's got, I want someone coming out of the bullpen throwing strikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ohman effective? What the heck is going on today?!

Seriously, is it permissible to fine a player for not taking at least two pitches when facing someone like Vargas? Surely, Perry must have told them - look this guy got nothing to fool you with nor, can he throw the ball past you, take some pitches. He'll fall behind in the count and then set it on a tee for you.

They can, from time to time, they just have a bad approach at the plate that causes them to look completely impotent. I thought this Perry dude was supposed to change that somewhat. I don't see that much of a change. We hit the good pitchers but still get owned by lefties and make no namers look like Cy Young. I still can't belive that Sosa kid 1 hit us yesterday. Its disgusting. Not only lefties but, complete garbage lefties like Vargas.

Let's see, Vargas BP tossing lefty - check, issues a BB every other inning - check -- Cubs see 17 pitches in two innings - check

Why is that every Joe Schmoe reliever some pitching desperate team decides to convert to starter and throw against the Cubs ends up completely dominating them? It's works every BLOODY time!!!!!!! I'm convinced Ohman, Erye and Howry could shut the Cubs down, Hendry ought to trade them to the Reds so we could confrim this...

I've got a novel idea how about Z directing all that "fire" and "intensity" towards pitching ahead in count? This would be a refreshing change from the usual falling behind every hitter including the bat boy, getting ripped and PO'ed.

I'd really like to believe a Zambrano miracle will occur such as scoreless first inning let alone, keeping the Cubs in game. However, the realist in me says Zambrano puts the Cubs in a 3 run hole (along with issuing 3 BB's) after the first.

Hill - first pitch strikes to 7 of the first 8 batters faced - are you watching "Ace"?

Despite the one-sidedness of the series I believe the Bulls are close, adding a serious low post threat in the off season should be priority 1 for Paxson. If he's able to successfully do so while retaining one of Deng or Gordon, they'll have a real good chance to advance further in the playoffs.

I hate people sometimes. It really pissed me off. It was a picture perfect night and the field looked beautiful. The Cubs just won. Why would you trash your own field after a win? I believe many of the beer tossing people aren't true Cub fans (and probably not of Baseball for that matter), they attended for the game for the "experience". As a result, they really don't care about the condition of Wrigley Field or the Cubs - so the beer flies.

Izturis, how sad is it that the at bat vs Farnsworth (03, I think) is probably the offensive highlight of his career? I could be wrong, but I think you're thinking of Alex Cora. And I think it was against Clement in 04. But again, I could be completely wrong. My memory on that one is foggy. What keeps coming to mind with Farnsworth was the low and away slider (3-2?) that Julio Franco crushed to right center after a bunch of fouls. I think you're right, boy, was I off on that one, therefore, Izturis hasn't any offensive highlight to hang his hat on.

Izturis, how sad is it that the at bat vs Farnsworth (03, I think) is probably the offensive highlight of his career?

Who knowns maybe this team will wake up and realize it should pound a LHP once in a while. Tonight would be nice...

As mentioned above, Paxson is well aware of the need for an inside scoring presence, given the Knicks (Bulls own their pick) have only a .019 chance at winning the Lottery. I doubt he'll be able to address need for an inside scoring option via the Draft. He may have to trade one of Deng or Gordon along with the Knicks' pick. If it nets a Kevin Garnett, I'm for it, team him up with the likes of Deng or Gordon along with Hinrich, Nocini, etc. and the Bulls have a pretty good chance of being dominate in the future. The Bulls won't beat the Pistons this year but, they're on their way up, the Pistons window of opportunity won't be open much longer.