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It's nice seeing him use the entire field. He must have been close to the ML record for doubles in one game. I can't imagine it is more than 5.
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I really like Murton and I want to see him succeed, but I would take issue with the assertion that Murton has demonstrated an ability to get hits under pressure. He's driven in 17.4% of the runners on base when he bats compared to the team average of 19.4%. Some of his splits..... 04/03 - 06/11 AB R H 2B 3B HR TB RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS Murton 194 29 54 7 1 4 75 20 19 30 0.278 0.347 0.387 0.734 Nobody on base 122 3 41 5 0 3 54 3 11 18 0.336 0.391 0.451 0.842 Runners on 72 26 13 2 1 1 20 17 8 12 0.181 0.277 0.278 0.555 Scoring position 47 19 10 2 1 1 17 17 7 7 0.213 0.321 0.362 0.683 Scor pos / 2 outs 23 6 5 0 0 1 8 8 4 3 0.217 0.333 0.348 0.681 Do you remember Eric Karros in 2003 before his 3-run homer off of Juan Acevedo in 2nd game against the Yanks? He was HORRIBLE - the only time he could get a hit was against a lefty with no one on base. I remember vividly when he came up in the 7th, I was convinced he was going to K and went to the bathroom..........then I heard a VERY loud roar. I am NOT comparing Murton to Karros - I just have crazy thoughts jump into my sick head.
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I like him! :wink: I am waiting to bring back the Matt-O-Meter sign to the bleachers (had it the last Saturday game last year) - he needs to be over .300
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Interesting analysis............About 3 weeks ago I looked at the top ten teams (per year) in OBP in the last 5 years. Between 40-50% of the top ten teams in OBP make the playoffs (since 2001). If you look at the bottom ten teams, it's between 10-20% (with the 2003 Cubs as one of those teams.) In addition, the 2005 White Sox were in the bottom 10% (and led AL in swinging at the first pitch in 2005). I know you need to take into account pitching and defense, just thought I would throw these stats out there.
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He'd still play pepper with the pitcher, 2nd baseman and 1st baseman. Don't forget the lazy fly ball to left field. He loves those too.
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Why do we always have to face the tough pitchers? I guess the Cubs should go look for former retired SS, out of the game for several years to bolster up their pitching staff. I could hear Dusty now, "Well, you know, it's tough man. This guy Sampson was on. His first major league start, it's tough to get a good scouting report on this guy. We haven't seen him before. Sometimes you have to tip your cap." At least these games don't mean anything anymore. The more we lose, the more the organization SHOULD realize we will be sellers, not buyers. I just hope Wood comes around and Prior performs so we have more to trade.
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Back up the truck
matt-o-meter19 replied to CubbieRich's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
This team isn't going anywhere? We just won 4 out of 6 games! Haven't you heard about the 2005 Astros? Come on, dude! :wink: Actually - if the Cubs win 2 of each 3 game series the rest of the year and split every 4 games series they will win 88 games, which IMHO will NOT be enough to do anything! -
Sorry, but I can't get past your first four words.........."Suppose the Trib sold" - it's not going to happen.
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On WGN radio about 3 minutes ago.......... Pat Hughes after Cabrera's 3 run homer, "The Cubs have absolutely hit rock bottom"......................
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Just more pain, if you want to look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g6mYdK9GYM&search=sox%20cubs This is killing me....................how can we stop the baseball season?
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I..I..I..I want the knive. 8)
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Chicago Tribune protest at Wrigley on May 27th?
matt-o-meter19 replied to matt-o-meter19's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
That would be a better protest. "Stay at home" day. You'd have to get a lot of publicity about it, and obviously not everyone would do it, but the visual of near empty, or even half empty stands would be pretty impressive. I won't take credit for this suggestion, but someone had mentioned a walk out in the 6th or 7th inning, that way all the "fans" from out of state, Rockford, etc. could still attend part of the game. This is probably a more realistic scenario then expecting no one to show up. It would be great to see everyone walk out at the same time. -
Has anyone heard about this? Does anyone have any information? This could be a great time to pass out hundreds of paper bags.................. :(
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2/38? Is that better or worse than his average w/ the bases empty? Can't you guys just give him time? You know he's trying very hard. :wink: On a side note - I was sitting outside Wrigley with a paper bag on my head on Friday and saw Juan pull out of the players parking lot.........I was very impressed. He was driving a Kia. I laughed for the first time in a while.
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I don't see the word "SUCKS" in any of the posts above. I do see a concern with a below average defensive catcher (I do agree with you that we have MANY other serious problems). It probably doesn't matter though. We have shown historically that our pitching staff can handle themselves, healthy or not.
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I agree 100%. Has anyone seen Barrett properly block the plate? Granted, we have arguably the worst outfield (combined arm strength and accuracy) in the majors this year, however, the past 2+ years he has been horrible. How many times has he positioned himself two steps in front of the plate when he receives the throw? I know this is only a small part, but I feel his ability to call games, block the ball in the dirt, passed balls, etc. is lacking. By the way, I love Matt Murton (as per my user name), however, has anyone EVER seen him catch with two hands? I may be old school, but I have NEVER seen it - I have have been watching closely since 7/8/05.....
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Nice. I will give you both a ticket because I didn't specify. Too bad Macias isn't still on the team (I really don't mean that, only for another walk contest). :D
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goony's evil twin Superstar Joined: 14 Jun 2003 Posts: 16980 Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:59 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ab's or plate appearances? __________________________________________________ AB's
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I thought Neifi's first walk last year was around AB #90. Can someone check this? Contest ends at 5pm CST today!!! :P
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29 ABs and counting.............0 walks What's your guess? If you guess the exact AB (one entry per person) I will give you at least one free ticket to a game this year (date TBD). My guess is AB # 57. IMHO - It's suprising we are 11-7.............Maddux is our savior. :o
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Anyone hear this rumor? IMHO - it is NOT worth $5MM / year (money that will NOT be going to payroll) to change from Wrigley to this ridiculous name. :shock: