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Everything posted by bukie
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Anyone have the Pat/Ron call of the Ramirez HR? -
Wood didn't pitch yesterday The selective memory of a Cub fan, ladies and gentlemen. It's the same reason the 2003 playoffs ended midway through the NLCS, and the 1998 season was won on a one game playoff with the Giants.
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You know, the Cubs haven't had a 5 run inning in a while...
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Aramis chooses not to wait for pitches.
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I hate bunting with the #2 hitter, especially when he's been the hottest hitter on the team, and the opposing pitcher is a lot poorer against lefties.
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This is true. I would really enjoy seeing the other 2/3 of the game go exactly the same way.
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Marquis at 43 pitches through 3. Cain at 43 pitches through 2.
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Have the Cubs utilized a LF yet this year that doesn't have that effect?
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C'mon Marquis, that's his OPS that's at .405, not his OBP or SLG.
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Cain doesn't have the most efficient no-hitter going so far.
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Yeah, I couldn't imagine going 6 weeks without the Cubs' best hitter, or have their best pitcher on the DL... The Cubs havent went 6 weeks without their best hitter, or their 2nd best hitter. At best Soriano is our 3rd best hitter. He may be our best power hitter, but hes nowhere close to being our best hitter. Up until Sunday, he was still leading the team in HRs despite 2 DL stints this year, and he leads the team in SLG. He's arguably the most dangerous hitter in the lineup when he's healthy. When he was healthy in May, he was unquestionably the team's best hitter. So, to say nowhere close is a fallacy. Now, he's nowhere close to the most consistent hitter on the team, that's for sure. But when he's on, he's unstoppable. It could be said, though, at different points in the year, 5 players have been the Cubs best hitter, and I'm not talking 1 or 2 games. This is why the Cubs have been well suited to deal with injuries and slumps to offensive players this year. When Soriano, Ramirez, Lee, Soto and Fukudome can all be fantastic players when hot, it only takes one or two of them being on to carry the team. That said, the remainder of the lineup is no slouch either with DeRosa, Theriot and heck, Edmonds.
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Hate to go there, but perhaps because he was white? Who was the first black MVP?
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Yeah, I couldn't imagine going 6 weeks without the Cubs' best hitter, or have their best pitcher on the DL...
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My favorite excerpt from the Rotoworld article:
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Yeah, I thought for sure Hairston was going to beat that out. As long as the Cubs can keep trading outs for runs, I'm still feeling alright.
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Dusting off the remains of Michael Wuertz in the pen now.
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How many teams have a loss when leading by 6 runs or more at the end of 8 innings?
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Probably Friday. So, possibility of both Rich H's pitching Friday. :)
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Cubs 25 man roster once Sori/Eyre return?
bukie replied to sweetpeteman's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
He has walked 8 in his last 14 innings, including 8 in a 9 IP span. That's a bit of an odd way to say no walks in his last 5 IP. His walk rate overall isn't bad, but he did have a brief bout with wildness, during which he allowed one earned run. -
Hey, two four pitch walks when up six is not a good plan.
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I'm glad Demp didn't run for home on that. Even if he's safe, the chance for injury is far too high.
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Cubs 25 man roster once Sori/Eyre return?
bukie replied to sweetpeteman's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
His 1.33 WHIP, 2.70 ERA, and 166 ERA+ beg to differ with the definition of "good". Honestly, when Eyre comes back, it should be one of Eyre/Cotts/Lieber that's most likely gone. -
When was the last time the Cubs swept the Reds? I bet it has been awhile. July 2004. So, really, the last time they had a good team.
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CNNSI: Brewers guaranteed playoff spot with CC
bukie replied to Banedon's topic in General Baseball Talk
It's about the same. Although, I am really down on the Giants. I think the difference between the Giants/Nats and any other team in the league is bigger than the difference between the Cubs and any other team in the league. Which makes going 3-4 against them all the most frustrating to this point.
