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I've got a bad feeling about this.
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Are we all talking about the same Saltalamacchia that is Pie's age and hit .230 in AA last year? The same one that has put up only one .800+ OPS in his minor league career? Don't get me wrong, his high A year was great, but his stock has dropped considerably. Jones + cash would be enough, IMO
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Just for the record, I was referring to the organization's philosophy, not my own. It's been that way for some time, and if it doesn't change for a very good, young, cheap hitter, then it's time to realize that it's not going to change at all. I guess I'm just in the "accept it and move on" phase. I hate seeing Matt rot on the bench, and he has nothing left to prove in the minors. We could get something substantial for a Murton/Marmol package...
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I really think we have to put the idea of Murton being an everday player for the Cubs behind us. We just don't have enough left-handed hitters. Between Jones, Floyd and Pie, two of them will ALWAYS be in the lineup when facing RHP. Not having any lefties in the infield is hurting us.
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If he's really only going to play against LHP, then AAA is the best option. I'm really just shocked (I don't know why) that anyone would consider only playing Murton against LHP with this roster. Shocked. I shouldn't be surprised (and to some extent, I'm not) but it's absurd. It really doesn't have that much to do with Murton. It has to do with the fact that we have no left handed bats in the infield (save Izturis, and he doesn't count), so we have to get left handers in the lineup somehow (cubs organizational philosophy). That means the left handed bats HAVE to come from CF and RF, hence, no Murton. Except none of that actually HAS to happen. I completely agree with you, but I'm shocked at how many people are surprised by this. It is not a new development. I guarantee you that if Pie hit from the right side, he would be in AAA right now.
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If he's really only going to play against LHP, then AAA is the best option. I'm really just shocked (I don't know why) that anyone would consider only playing Murton against LHP with this roster. Shocked. I shouldn't be surprised (and to some extent, I'm not) but it's absurd. It really doesn't have that much to do with Murton. It has to do with the fact that we have no left handed bats in the infield (save Izturis, and he doesn't count), so we have to get left handers in the lineup somehow (cubs organizational philosophy). That means the left handed bats HAVE to come from CF and RF, hence, no Murton.
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Cubs at a Tipping Point - Can the Season be Saved?
muntjack replied to kroth1342's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Matt Murton will not play against righties unless we get a big left-handed bat in the infield. All of our lefties are in the outfield, so when facing a righty, they are going to play. -
Well, it's not like Izturis wouldn't have hit into one on the next pitch anyway.
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Where's the curveball?
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Called it. Don't be too proud, my invalid grandmother just predicted the same thing.
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People keep asking about Murton, but it's obvious he is only going to start against left-handers. We don't have many lefties, so the ones we do have in the outfield (two of Jones, Floyd, Pie) are going to start against right-handers. I really don't think this is going to change unless we get a big left-handed bat for the infield.
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I have a feeling the offense will come to life tonight and score 8-10 runs, but Rich Hill will only need 1.
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Let the false hope begin!
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Fellow shocker, eh?
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Cedeno's gonna hit one in Glenallen territory.
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Wow, Brenly went off on the umpiring. I can't believe he did that.
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Now you would think that catch would create some momentum.......
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Unfortunately for Murton, he uses the RH batters box. There are not many LH hitters on this team, so the ones they have are going to be in the lineup against righties. That is why Murton is not playing.
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My 3 team parlay was Cubs, A's, and Astros. A's held on to win, and if the Cubs hold on, I'm going to be pissed the Astros couldn't beat Adam Eaton to net me $117. Which website do you use to place your bets? My friend placed this bet for me. He uses sports.com. When I do it myself, which I can't do until I open a checking account down here this summer (stupid new US rules making it hard as hell for me), I usually use bodog.com, but I'm trying to find other sites to see if anyone is better in terms of bonuses and stuff. How exactly do you get around the new laws? I've been trying to play poker online and no place will accept my deposits. For some reason I think Poker is a lot harder than just straight gambling. What are you trying to deposit with? I try to deposit money using my debit card. I've tried on both PartyPoker and PokerRoom. With straight gambling do the new laws not apply? Those rooms do not allow U.S. players anymore. Use Stars.
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What just happened??? Is the moon turning red? Anyone?
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I love that Wuertz has been used as our real "closer" so far this year. I think Lou understands that theory and has put Michael in that role.
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Enjoy your 30 seconds on 2nd, Mark.
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stop
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Oh, man!
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AGH! Dessens! AGH!