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So why are the worst pitchers throwing in this game?
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Attaboy Sori!
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Why did the Cubs trade for Trachsel? Why did they then compound the mistake by starting him in today's ultra important game? Why, why, why?
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Your second favorite National League team
Exile on Waveland replied to OleMissCub's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Ha ha, same here. I rarely have secondary teams, but the Dodgers are the one -- baseball is the only sport my dad and I have different rooting interests (though he has become a secondary Cub fan on my behalf). -
Guys, Trachsel's veteran grit will win this game for the Cubs. Don't worry. *It'll also help if they get Kendall in there for that damned nascent power-hitting Soto.
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Missed it, what did it say? Oh, and lol. cubs 1908 LOL Go Marlins Thanks. That's neither clever nor funny; surely she could've done better. Er, maybe not...
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Missed it, what did it say? Oh, and lol.
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Also, if Trachsel is going to suck, can't he at least expedite his suckiness?
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The first time he picked up a baseball and threw a pitch. Touche.
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Wait, Trachsel's not good anymore? When did that happen?
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I'm not sure momentum exists for baseball. I'm dubious that it does. However, it is certainly not a logical fallacy to think it exists in basketball and football but not in baseball. Baseball is not like other team sports. Momentum exists in basketball, football, etc. I doubt it really does in baseball.
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Because your conference is a proxy for your team.
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1. Wood (always my favorite, plus it's hard not to root for him) 2. Lee (besides being a very good player, the ultimate, classy professional) 3. Prior (his career may turn out to be Paradise Lost, but still) 4. Ramirez (excellent player, and I appreciate the way he worked to make himself a better defender and his increased hustle -- make fun if you want) 5. Pie (perhaps hasn't proven much yet, but his exuberance is endearing) Honorable mention: Marmol, Murton, Soriano, Zambrano
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Midfielder. Winger typically. I played a lot of defense, too.
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Congrats to Illinois. They played a strong game and were clearly the better team. They didn't bring quite as many fans as I expected though, though they were pretty boisterous. Fun game, despite the result. Playing against a more talented team, Indiana couldn't afford many turnovers -- but, wow, did they shoot themselves in the foot with key turnovers. The Illini dominated the trenches, which is a recurring problem for IU over the years. Of IU's two best players, one had a great game (Tracy Porter) while another struggled, despite catching a TD pass (James Hardy). IU still has a strong shot at a bowl, but the ceiling is likely 7-5 now. Oh, finally, I said 34-21 Illini so I was close. Wish I would've been wrong.
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Ball State isn't a gimme this year. They weren't a gimme last year either when IU had to rally from 17 points down to win 24-23. :wink: I'm just saying if IU is good enough to start 4-0 then I feel like they will be able to take those 3 games at the very least. But I'm trying to not look ahead too much. It's just been a long time since I really felt this good about Indiana football again. While Ball State isn't a gimme, it's still a game IU should win. A 4-0 start would sure put them in prime position for a bowl, and, as I've said, an 8-4 or so record even. Going to be a tough game this weekend, can't wait for it and the tailgate. Go Hoosiers!
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I probably shouldn't allow myself to think this way, but I think the Hawks could contend for a playoff spot (obviously like #8). I like their young talent; though I'm far from a hockey expert.
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I'm not sure it makes a difference. Dunn was sliding, Theriot would have scored anyway, there would have been a runner at first anyway. Exactly. The call benefited no one; other than Murton's batting average.
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Atta boy Murton!
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It's hard not to like, and root for, him.
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That sucks. I like Griffey, Jr., and he's been healthy this season. Not that it matters now, but still.
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Great hustle by Theriot. He's overrated by many Cubs fans as that thread says, but it's not hard to see why people like him. Big hit.
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OUT!!!
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Cripes.
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Soto's good. Ugh, score and win! That is all.