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5/15 Cubs (Zambrano) at Mets (Maine) 6pm CSN+
Flames24Rulz replied to Andy's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
And it's back... -
You don't recall our bullpen with Alfonsucka or Hawkins then? Well, in a couple years you'll probably be saying, "don't you remember those bozos Howry, Eyre, and Ohman?" It's really that bad. This is definitely in Alfonsucka territory, don't you think? How many leads do they have to blow? Cubs bullpen ERA's: 2007: 3.61 (before today) 2006: 4.04 2005: 4.24 2004: 4.03 2003: 4.16 2002: 4.86 2001: 3.93 2000: 5.17 This is the best pen the Cubs have had in a while. Meh! I watch every game and this pen is bad. Giving up 10 loses is terrible. ESPN said that the Twins bullpen lost 10 games all year in 2006.
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It wouldn't be meaningless if we win tonight.
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5/15 Cubs (Zambrano) at Mets (Maine) 6pm CSN+
Flames24Rulz replied to Andy's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
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You don't recall our bullpen with Alfonsucka or Hawkins then? Well, in a couple years you'll probably be saying, "don't you remember those bozos Howry, Eyre, and Ohman?" It's really that bad. This is definitely in Alfonsucka territory, don't you think? How many leads do they have to blow? Cubs bullpen ERA's: 2007: 3.61 (before today) 2006: 4.04 2005: 4.24 2004: 4.03 2003: 4.16 2002: 4.86 2001: 3.93 2000: 5.17 This is the best pen the Cubs have had in a while. Yeah, I remember that 2000 pen. Truly a wonder. This pen is pretty bad though even though the ERA is the best it has been the last 8 years. Like I said, I really can't feel confident with any of these guys.
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Um, Delgado is really struggling this year. Beltran is mashing. Walking Beltran is the way to go. Reyes scores from second on a single. It's not Lou's fault Wuertz couldn't throw strikes. Doesn't matter. With the bases loaded and the game tied in the bottom of the ninth, you have no margin for error. A wild pitch or passed ball, game over. A walk or HBP, game over. Any type of hit and the game is over. At least with runners on first and second, a WP/PB doesn't end the game. A BB/HBP doesn't end the game. An infield hit doesn't end the game. Even a hardhit ball to the outfield doesn't end the game (since the OF will likely be playing in in that situation for that very reason). Your margin for error is gone. I don't know about you, but I would rather have Beltran drive home the winning run with a hit than have Delgado get walked with the bases loaded. It was a bad idea to do that. Agreed. Wuertz already walked one guy that inning, so loading the bases where a walk could score a run wasn't the smartest thing to do. At least if you go after Beltran, a walk wouldn't have ended it. Just didn't really understand the strategy in that sequence.
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I like the Jazz more than the Bulls right now. What with us having just one more Duke player but two fewer Illini players. fixed If only we still had Frank Williams! those were the days. i pine for Khalid El-Amin as well What about A.J. Guyton?
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My thoughts on the game: It sucked and this bullpen really, really, really sucks. I have absolutely no confidence in any of them.
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A win puts us at .500. Do it, Cobs.
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Minor League Discussion & Boxes 5-14-2007
Flames24Rulz replied to Outshined_One's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Holliman! -
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Wow, that was a bush league move by Baron.
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This game is done :x
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Way too many threes for the Warriors.
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I have a feeling he'll sit tomorrow. I'd say that's a pretty good bet.
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He shouldn't have had a DUI then. I don't blame him for taking the chance today with Izturis and Lilly coming up to the plate. But testing Victorino yesterday was pretty stupid.
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So how good can Mike Fontenot be?
Flames24Rulz replied to RammyFanny's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
The major criticism has been his defense. I believe he can be a solid utility player off the bench. That would be the perfect role for him IMO. -
Yeah, I know...Would've loved going back to Detoilet all tied up at 2. But if we can steal game 5, we'll have a series again.
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HIT THE ROAD, Billups!
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I like having Tyrus in there, but Skiles needs to tell him to stop shooting those jumpers. I don't think he's made a 16 footer all year.
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GORDON!
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Here we go again.
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Wow, are you kidding me? Tyrus gets pushed and it's a foul on the Bulls.
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And this is why Tyrus needs more minutes.
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Stop fouling.