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You can tell they are just giddy because they actually have an audience tonight.

I think that it should benefit that the cubs have seen (and crushed) two lefties this weekend already. Big Z will come through with 7 scoreless and leave to a standing ovation and full confidence going into the rest of the year. Cubs win 4-0. The last time the Brewers won with Capuano pitching, Michael Vick was still free to torture dogs. Brewers lose 7-4.

The five that contribute the most to us winning on any given day.

I could be wrong, but I think that I heard that she will be without vision in one eye for the rest of her life. She was one of the lucky ones though, because most lose vision in both eyes. It didn't seem as if she was in any danger to become totally blind. Again, I could be way off base, but this is what I recall from the last I have heard.

I understand that this is an issue that has two sides. However, I feel that my last post pretty much covers all the bases an I would be happy to see how anyone disagrees with it. In summary, it says that some people, although not most, excel(or fail) in high pressure situations. While most will fare close to their normal either way.

why not? They are both sports that in particular cases ask a person to perform in a high pressure situation. Where is the grey area? If you can't compare the situation to other sports, then what can you compare it to? And if its incomparable, it's impossible to make an argument for either side. Because of the skill sets involved. One involves repeating a simple, repetitive motion the exact same way. The other involves an amazing feat of reflexes and hand-eye coordination and virtually no conscious thought. More comparable to a free-throw would be a pitcher in a 3-0 count with the bases loaded in a tie game in a walk-off situation. And yes, you can still make arguments for both sides. They just have to be objectively based, not founded in "it seems like it is this way" common-sense arguments. First off, I'm not saying that clutch hitting is a real stat or even that that BA with RISP is even important. I'm just simply showing that their is a real human side to the game that should be accounted for in the mix of all these stats. That said, you proved my point exactly. A hitter sees a pitch exactly the same each at bat, depending on what the situation is in the game or even if there are runners to be driven in. It is what the stakes are and the importance of the AB that determines how much pressure is put on the hitter(or how much he places on himself). Surely you cannot object that some people are better in clutch situations than others in any aspect of life. It's simply human nature that some people buckle down and concentrate more when the most is on the line (Jordan for example). Secondly, as hard as it is to accomplish, especially to us regular guys, hitting a baseball is a repetitive motion for MLB players. They have seen thousands of pitches ranging in speeds and motions. Sure, the success rate for free throws is much higher than getting a hit, but that isn't the question at hand. The question is how do people perform when the situation is of the most importance? The answer is that it varies from individual to individual. Thirdly, your situation involving a pitcher throwing 3-0 pitch is unreasonable. The fact that he fell to 3-0 in the first place is probably due to pressure at hand. Could it just be the luck of the draw that he fell to 3-0? Sure. In my mind it has more to do with the situation at hand. After all that, the most common theme in the scenario is that sometimes people come through in clutch situations and sometimes they don't. Although, there are SOME situations in which people excel (or fail) in situations such as those more times than not.

why not? They are both sports that in particular cases ask a person to perform in a high pressure situation. Where is the grey area? If you can't compare the situation to other sports, then what can you compare it to? And if its incomparable, it's impossible to make an argument for either side.

I'm glad the play of the game was Hart's homer in the tenth! 8-)

I think Lou has lost all confidence in Monroe as a CF, I expect this: Soriano DeRosa Lee Ramirez Soto Murton Cedeno Jones/Pie Hill

Me and my fiancee are grad students, so to say that we are broke is an understatement. But, if the cubs are to make it to the afore mentioned series, I will do everything in my power to be there. I would hate myself forever if I didn't.

Moreno will want nothing to do with him and his image. I see this scenario in a lot of situations. The question is how much does it drive down his price? I would be surprised if more than 3 teams make a somewhat legitimate offer for him. How much does that drive down his price and how big of a pay cut is he willing to accept? Keep in account that ballplayers use their income as an ego booster/importance barometer and no one has an ego like Mr. Bonds.

Oh great, he'll be the Randy Moss of MLB next year. Disgruntled, aging and controversial superstar tries to reinvent himself and win a championship. Hopefully Barry will hold my TV hostage much like Moss has done this year. I love it when no matter which station I turn to, I know I'm going to hear the same story at some point or another.

He didn't look good at all in center from what I've seen. If he's not playing center then I would guess he's not going to be starting anywhere for the rest of the year. Used as a pinch hitter is fine by me...assuming it's a lefty. Nice trade Jim.

But to be fair, I met a really nice old braves fan who got me and my friend into the 755 club the night before to watch the game. That was super cool since my seats sucked pretty bad. Plus, it's the only place I'll probably ever be that has little individual TV's above each urinal.

That's weird. After living in GA for 5.5 years and attending more games at Turner than I have at any other stadium, there was exactly one game where the fans were obnoxious, and it was just a couple of teenagers. I didn't know any of the people that attended games there cared enough about baseball to even know the significance of 1908 in the first place. I was also there for a Braves-Mets game in 03 (Cubs beat Dontrelle in Florida that day, 16-2) when the whole stadium emptied out in the 7th inning with the Braves down by four, so when they scored 6 in the 8th to win it, it was a relatively quiet experience. I really didn't think the people who went to that park gave a crap about baseball. Well, the main game was the one in which Sori got beaned after hitting three homers the previous night. I had a few things that I needed to say after that. Plus the fact Lilly got tossed and then Renteria's cheapshot on Fontenot. Tensions were definately raised and I wasn't backing down to a bunch of obnoxious jerks behind me. Plus the fact that I had many $6.25 Budweisers in me. Couple that with a bunch of snide comments after Dempster lost the game and I left Atlanta with a bad taste in my mouth. I guess I had a unique experience though.

after visiting atlanta for a cubs/braves game earlier in the year, I too will find it very hard to root for them (I heard the year 1908 in some form or another 78 times from bystanders). That said, I'm putting on my headdress.

What do you mean? It's still Dempster, unless he's out with the flu again like the other night. i hadn't heard he was sick and the howry thing had me confused.

Dempster, he was sick on Wednesday and hasn't pitched in a couple of days. thanks, hadn't heard and the howry 2 inning game made me curious.

so who is the closer? still dempster, by committee? Has lou said?

he sucks. Terrible contract. yet another guy that jim hendry outbid himself to sign gotta cover your bases. veteran catchers are the most coveted of all ball players. pie walks :shock:

he sucks. Terrible contract. he'll probably go out and buy another car after the game to make himself feel better.

30 feet was all blanco could muster up, poor 2.5 million dollar guy.

thanks for the heads up, i'll be sure to break my TV speakers in case someone actually turns the volume up.

lol, that was the worst pitch of the 3!

the ump for some reason doesn't like marmol's slider. he must be jealous.