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  1. gflore34
    Did anyone really think Pierre was going to be this pathetic? I, too did not like the trade but, I expected vast improvement over Patterson in the lead-off spot.
  2. gflore34
    The second step in any list is so important, it needs to be thought of twice. :wink: Fixed, having a degree in Mathematics, doesn't necessairly mean I can count!
  3. gflore34
    Secure in these facts: 1. Rusch will get another start, and another, and another, etc. 2. Soft-tossing, junk-balling, 6+ ERA, 2+ WHIP LHPs will pitch shutout after shutout 3. Neifi will be lineup way too often 4. Pierre will never hit the ball (on the fly or line drive) out of infield more once every 10 games nor will he ever hit the cutoff man on the fly 5. The same moronic approach at the plate will persist I've taken to watching the Tigers, they play good fundamental Baseball (pitchers actually cover 1B on GB to the right side), they're fun to watch. And, best of all, should they win the AL Central, they will have beaten the White Sox in the process. I'll be attending the second game of the upcoming Astros series - possibly a Clemens start.
  4. gflore34
    But, Pierre is such a hard worker, that's gotta count for something.
  5. gflore34
    ...or run fast?
  6. gflore34
    If Rusch had nerve the size of his girth he'd brush back Arroyo with his first pitch to him.
  7. gflore34
    Quite probably to the DL again perhaps, for the last time as a Cub, as some have echoed, I believe Kerry Wood is done. Not just as a Cub but, with Baseball.
  8. gflore34
    I know there's some takers among you guys... Kiley's way off there. You wouldn't need any athletic background whatsoever. I believe the star pitcher (blond, from U of AZ, I believe) of last year's US Olympic Womens Softball team could shutout the Cubs.
  9. gflore34
    But, hey they can all catch the ball and run fast.
  10. gflore34
    What Dusty-ism will we read of after the game for Eyre' lack of covering 1B? "My teams are not bad. My teams have good fundamentals. Just look at my team in San Fransisco. Gotta tip your cap dude" Not bad, I was thinking of something along the lines of "...there were a lot white shirts in amongst the fans along 1B, he lost site of the ball..." if Jones can get picked off 2B because of the lite air in AZ, Eyre can lose a GB in the crowd.
  11. gflore34
    What Dusty-ism will we read of after the game for Eyre' lack of covering 1B?
  12. gflore34
    June 7, 2006: The day Eyre truly became a Cub. Per the Sarge - it's up to the players to execute, don't hold us accountable for the lack of fundamental play...
  13. gflore34
    Dusty' team can sac bunt with 0 outs!
  14. gflore34
    The Cubs, the only team in Baseball that allows only 2ER in 3 games yet, manages to drop 2 of them. I'm predicting it now, the Cubs will achieve the impossible, they'll become the first team in Baseball history to lose a game in which they pitched a shutout.
  15. gflore34
    That would mean someone making an adjustment and changing their approach - never going to happen.
  16. gflore34
    Why is that the first time seeing a pitcher mystifying effect always works on the Cubs but, never for the Cubs?
  17. gflore34
    And it's been that way for years. Stupid approaches by stupid players led by a stupid manager. Count me in as well, their refusal to adjust their collective approach based on a given pitcher' pattern, etc. is beyond stupid. I'd like them to go with some pitches...outside to right field. The outs are bad, but when its 2-0 and you ground out weakly...that's just bad decisions Saw the same thing last night, Rodriguez threw maybe ten pitches inside, think anyone started looking to go the opposite field?
  18. gflore34
    And it's been that way for years. Stupid approaches by stupid players led by a stupid manager. Count me in as well, their refusal to adjust their collective approach based on a given pitcher' pattern, etc. is beyond stupid.
  19. gflore34
    Did anyone catch a glimpse of the Cardinal lineup last night? It looked positively Dusty inspired!!! I believe even Rich Hill may have managed to pitch a scoreless inning vs. that lineup. I'm not taking joy in Pujols' injury but, it sure is refreshing to see the Cards experiencing some Cub like luck.
  20. gflore34
    Will this team ever realize a pitching pattern and take advantage of it? It was the same approach to every hitter for Rodriguez, outside, outside, outside, what exactly does this Coaching staff do during the game? Play Hearts? There was a shot of Clines looking out of the dugout however; I don't believe he was watching the Game.
  21. gflore34
    As of right now, he has 43% of the team HRs and has driven in 22% of their runs. By my count, he is responsible for driving in or scoring about 32% of their total runs, and I think that's what Len mentioned. You're correct, my mistake, the point is, nearly a third of their offense is tied up in Pujols, it's massive hole in the Cardinal lineup.
  22. gflore34
    Sunday, Len Kasper metioned that Pujols has driven in 34% of the Cardinals' runs, if he's out for extended period, it's going extract a huge toll. Even the Cardinals with all of their magic pixie dust won't be able to overcome such a loss.
  23. gflore34
    Please forgive the lateness of this reply but, what happened to the Pistons? Where's that team I saw in Dec, Jan and Feb that had people talking of them in same breath as the 95-96 Bulls (72-10 Regular Season, 15-2 Playoffs)? As a Bulls fan I'm of course, happy to see the Pistons go down but, nevertheless surprised. Turns out, these Piston weren't even close to those 95-96 Bulls...
  24. gflore34
    Great article by Rosenthal but, hasn't Bruce Miles been making the same points for at least a month now? I saw a little piece in the Tribune the other day apparently Gary Matthews and Company are upset. Upset at the insinuation that they're at fault for the Cubs' lack of fundamental play. Taking a cue from Dusty he offered a few excuses including blaming the players. According to Matthews while they stress smart baserunning, etc. is still up to the players to execute. Funny, other teams, such as the rest of the NL, don't seem to have these problems so, what's the scope Sarge? Are Cub players uncoachable? Sadly it's quite obvious Hendry does not value OBP nor will he ever, the current state will never change with Hendry at the helm.
  25. gflore34
    I'm still afraid that Perez will start against LH. I thought about that as well, I could see Dusty starting him at SS against the few LHPs that Neifi has mashed in the past. Perhaps, I should have written we won't see him in the lineup as often?
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