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  1. Danny82
    Blanco has caught Z's only two decent starts and Barrett has started the previous three games. I have no problem with Blanco being in the line-up today.
  2. Danny82
    Pedroia #6? You've got to be kidding me.
  3. Danny82
    I must admit my surprise that Lou hasn't at least tried him there yet. He's tried so many other different combinations so he doesn't seem adverse to taking a chance to see how things work out.
  4. Danny82
    We should have only signed Jones to a one-year deal back in the winter of '06. Yes, I'm sure he would have signed to those terms.
  5. Danny82
    Guzman was going to be off limits for a minimum of 2 games based on his pitch count from yesterday. It actually makes some sense to send him down, see how Miller performs today and then decide to either let him remain in the bullpen or stretch him out in the minors and get him prepared to start in 10 days when he can be called back up (am I correct that a player that is optioned cannot be called up for 10 days?). Agree. I'm not sure who they could send down instead if Soriano isn't going on the DL. Ohman is out of options. Ronny is the only other realistic option that I can think of.
  6. Danny82
    You make it sound like that is such a bad thing. Granderson had very good numbers in the minors (.377/.495/.872) while about three years older than Pie at every level.
  7. Danny82
    "We all"???
  8. Danny82
    Come on now. Santana has obliterated the league for three years running. You think that the torch is passed after two starts? As great as he is, he's got a long way to go. Consistency is everything. And don't get me wrong: I recognize this kid's potential... but... Also: he will have the arm troubles of Kerry Wood if they continue to tax his 21-year-old arm with 100 pitches every fifth day... What is wrong with 100 pitches? Why do some people seem to think that 100 pitches is some magical barrier that, once a pitcher crosses, he is doomed to injury? Do you realize how arbitrary and overly-generalizing your statement is? I think it's a lazy statement, if anything.
  9. Danny82
    Scenario: Pitcher A starts an inning and allows a lead-off single to Batter 1. Pitcher A is then relieved and Pitcher B comes into the game. Pitcher B gets Batter 2 to ground to the second baseman, who tries to turn two, but is only able to force out Batter 1 at second base. Batter 2 is safe at first. Next, Batter 3 comes up and hits a triple, scoring Batter 2. Why is it that that run is assessed to Pitcher B? In all fairness, shouldn't that run be assessed to Pitcher A instead? The runner that scored would never have been on first base to begin with if Pitcher A had not allowed the lead-off batter to reach. I mean, assessing that run to Pitcher B is really a practice of form over substance isn't it?
  10. Danny82
    Agreed. The Chicago media really sucks. *Edit* Except for you Bruce.
  11. Danny82
    Guzman is lacking - consistancy - translation of talent - ability to get major league hitters out Both can improve, but Miller won the spot and should be given his chance. There is no gaurantee that Guzman will do better or win games. Can you prove Miller "won" the spot? It seems as if it was given and not earned. Please stop with that crap. Miller had the better spring numbers. Miller dominated in his last spring appearance. You may disagree with the Cubs as to proper way to use/view a pitcher's performance in spring training, but please don't act like Miller was just flat out given the job because he is a vet when there are spring training numbers to support such a decision.
  12. Danny82
    Not to mention the fact that the Cubs view him as such a liability at this point, that he's been (or is going to be) skipped twice in the first two weeks of the season, meaning more innings racked up for the other starters. Come on now. While he technically did get skipped by Z for a day, practically speaking, this is only the first time he will miss his turn in the rotation.
  13. Danny82
    Look at his minor league numbers and then get back to me about how he isn't waiting to destroy opposing hitters. And why is it that the pitcher with the wrecked shoulder who needs to relearn how to pitch doesn't have to earn it, but the talented guy does? I've looked, and I don't see anything that shows me how he is going to "destroy" hitters. His K rates in the minors are good, but nothing great. He hasn't really been much more than average since his time in AA in 2003--and even that year was just "good" by AA standards (2.81 ERA, 1.21 whip, almost 9k/9. Even when he had great ERAs in A-ball in 2001 and 2002, his k-rate was only about 7k/9. I don't see anything there, honestly, to signify that he is destined to "destroy" hitters. Especially when these good years happened four years ago at much lower levels.
  14. Danny82
    He is. I don't understand why some people are so up in arms over this situation. It's hardly a straight platoon. Murton has gotten four of the six starts so far in left field, and the Cubs have only faced a lefty in one of those games.
  15. Danny82
    What are you talking about? Barrett didn't play yesterday. Blanco didn't play on Friday. Theriot ran for Floyd on Friday and Ward yesterday. Murton did not play at all on Friday, he played the full game yesterday, and was part of a double switch today. What again is the basis for your rant?
  16. Danny82
    nm
  17. Danny82
    I don't know why everyone is predicting such low K totals. Even without his old 95 mph heater, he still has been striking guys out rather regularly. My prediction: 6 IP, 8 hits, 2 walks, 4 ER, 6Ks.
  18. Danny82
    I think everyone is aware what a "darkhorse" is, but were a little confused as to what a "darkHOUSE" was.
  19. Danny82
    Quite a bit? Now you are splitting hairs. They are essentially the same player. Ortiz's 3-year OPS: 1.011 Hafner's 3-year OPS: 1.026
  20. Danny82
    Passan seems to have his head on straight. The other two...not so much. And my statement has nothing to do with their predictions for final standings.
  21. Danny82
    Both runs should be unearned.
  22. Danny82
    You mean a good 3-4-5? Because I don't see too much else that is formidable. Of course, Hawpe isn't in the lineup today either.
  23. Danny82
    Pass.
  24. Danny82
    Sure, at just under 5. Yes, but the CL is very offense oriented I understand, but it's still not something to brag about. Why not? If the Cubs are doing something better than every single one of their peer group, they deserve some credit. What is more important? The actual number of the statistic itself or how that statistic compares to the rest of their peer group? When it comes to the frequency with which they're giving up runs, I would lean toward the number itself. I don't put a lot of stock in ST numbers, but just because everyone else is not good doesn't mean you should be satisfied with being not quite as bad. But how do you know it speaks to a team pitching "badly" rather than how ideal the hitting conditions have been this spring? Or are at these spring parks normally anyway?
  25. Danny82
    Sure, at just under 5. Yes, but the CL is very offense oriented I understand, but it's still not something to brag about. Why not? If the Cubs are doing something better than every single one of their peer group, they deserve some credit. What is more important? The actual number of the statistic itself or how that statistic compares to the rest of their peer group?
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