Blueheart05

I don't know the answer to that question but I'd be willing to bet that Blanco is starting to slow down the Sox's running game.

Happy B-day! :D

Hmmm, this might be the Cubs' regular season lineup against LHP. EDIT: with the exception of Neifi of course. :wink:

I'm much more embarassed about the way Cubs fans treated Corey than the Cubs. Why? It's similar to what has popped up in this thread with people wishing Corey nothing but the worst. People were pretty much exactly like this while he was a Cub almost because these people seemed like they had a vendetta against him. People say he doesn't hustle, that he doesn't try, that he doesn't care, that he was a jerk towards the fans. Somehow, this all justified the heaps of booing that fans laid on him most of last season. The thing is, it shows a lack of class. Corey always struck me as a guy who didn't show any emotion on the field and kept it all internal. I don't remember him ripping fans or teammates in the media. He seemed like he wanted to succeed, but for whatever reason, things could never click for him mentally. Most people on this board who attended spring training also said that Corey was among the nicest players on the field, always stopping to sign autographs well beyond the time most player took off for their tee time. He deserves criticism, but having the fans try to boo the guy off the field was just taking it too far. What bothers me about all of this are the exact same fans who rip on Carlos Zambrano for basically the exact opposite reasons. Zambrano shows too much emotion. He gets too intense on the mound and lets things get to him. He overthrows and tries too hard. He shows up teammates and umpires on the field. Granted, he is incredibly talented and productive. Were he talented but not productive, something tells me he might well be in the same boat as Corey. There are very few instances I can think of when fans can be justified in booing a player on their favorite team. I don't think Corey really fulfilled any of those instances during his time with the Cubs. I wish Corey nothing but the best with the Orioles. I never booed him but I nolonger root for him either.

I'd be really surprised if the Cubs traded Lee. From the looks of things (Cubs.com and the Tribune) he's being pushed as the face of the team.

Today's Tribune

Rotoworld's take :lol: :lol: :lol:

That's encouraging news. Hopefully, he can recover over the next 8 days. It's much better than I was thinking.

In general I agree with everything you say but there are times when his competitiveness adversely affects his pitching. I don't remember the team but I do recall a game where he repeatedly threw over to 1B to pickoff someone off (it seemed like he was trying to show the guy up) then finally threw a pitch to the batter that went out of the park. That's just one example of being out of focus with the larger picture. Getting tossed out of Opening Day 2005 (in a blowout) when he had not yet qualified for a win is another example.

And I hope he drills Edmonds again. He got panned for it but I thought it was appropriate and should win his teammates affection. I remember watching that game. IIRC, Edmonds got plunked once, then hit a HR and Z was yelling at him to go around the bases quicker and then didn't Edmonds get drilled a second time? The thing that bothered me was, Zambrano is young. No matter how good your stuff is you have to earn respect to be able to yell at a veteran for trotting around the bases during a homerun. Usually when someone hits a HR off of Clemens he will make sure they run or else he's likely to throw at them. I don't have much of a problem with this because Clemens has been in the league and has been a top 10 pitcher basically his whole career. I'm not the biggest Cubs fan, just come here to post since it seems much more civil than other Cub fans I've been around. But I do think Zambrano is a terrific pitcher, his emotions may hurt him once in a while, but I think he's just super competitive which is something you want in a pitcher. What you left out was that Edmonds posed and then started the talk as he rounded the bases. He then continued the chatter from the dugout. Yeah but it was also a rivalry game and a big spot for a homerun. You have to admit that Carlos' demonstrative nature, after strikeouts (or any other big out), is also frustrating to the opposition. If he's going to dish is out he has to take it. Next time don't throw a fat pitch.

Z's emotional nature isn't really a problem as long as it's directed at the opposition and his pitching can back it up. [sarcasm]There's nothing better than a guy pumping his fists and giving up a homerun on the next pitch.[/sarcasm] The problem is showing up teammates. Even if it's unintentional, it should be avoided... The quotes in the Cubs.com article make it sound like he was angry with himself and not Murton or Hairston. FWIW, it was described as more like a stare-down or tantrum on the radio. This quote from Bruce Miles is telling: If he's going to try and throw harder because he's upset then it's a problem.

Cubs lose 6-0

Basketball sucks only if you're a communist I believe personal attacks are against board rules. I have my personal opinion about basketball and you have yours, that doesn't mean you have the right to start calling me names. This is a baseball website last time I checked. take basketball somewhere else. do you need a kleenex to dry your eyes? That's not necessary. i'm just joking around. it's not a big deal. no need to get your underwear all up in a bunch. LOL, you're making lots of friends today...I'm not upset but when someone (Vinestal) asks you to be nice it doesn't make much sense to come back with a zinger.

Basketball sucks only if you're a communist I believe personal attacks are against board rules. I have my personal opinion about basketball and you have yours, that doesn't mean you have the right to start calling me names. This is a baseball website last time I checked. take basketball somewhere else. do you need a kleenex to dry your eyes? That's not necessary.

Why is Woo Woo signing autographs???

Woo Woo at Ho Ho Kam. LOL

Yeah, then the guy walked away... Great.

Ohman is pitching

Scott Hairston robs Aramis of at least a double with a nice diving catch.

GMU wins!

I agree! He can't get his control issues together long enough to have value. He isn't fooling anyone; they are hitting him hard.

He's probably going to start out slow as he adjusts to Wrigley's tall grass. Hopefully, he finds his groove before too long. I'm rooting for him because he's ours now.

Welly isn't helping himself but if Williamson is injured he might get a spot by default (he might have any either way...)

Ok, I'll say it: I'm worried about Pierre! If he can't hit .300 he's going to be a bust (because he doesn't walk). Fortunately, these ABs don't count.

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