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Everything posted by fromthestretch
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I can understand questioning what the ump did/didn't see, considering the speed of the play and the angle the ump most likely had.
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Lenny Harris and Jose Macias have to be in there somewhere. Not in the same lineup. Harris was there in 2003. Macias didn't join the Cubs until 2004. However, we did have these great 1-2 combos: 2004 Jose Macias/Damian Jackson Jose Macias/Ramon Martinez Damian Jackson/Ramon Martinez 2005 Jose Macias/Neifi Perez -
Even if he loses? lol good one I'll admit the odds aren't great, but he did get tagged for 10 hits and four runs in a start against a mediocre San Diego lineup earlier this season. Stranger things have happened. Nevermind. I was counting on Marshall to at least do his part. So much for that.
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Even if he loses? lol good one I'll admit the odds aren't great, but he did get tagged for 10 hits and four runs in a start against a mediocre San Diego lineup earlier this season. Stranger things have happened.
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Gathright's a lefty and the Giants have a right-hander on the mound. Seems silly to worry about matchups with this lineup, but I suppose that makes some kind of sense. It's the only reasoning I can think of. Well, that and the fact that he hasn't started a game all season.
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Even if he loses?
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Way to go, SSR. You stole his thunder.
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Gathright's a lefty and the Giants have a right-hander on the mound.
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According to the rule book: If you're able to transfer it to your throwing hand, that pretty much establishes secure possession. Hell, a lot of times we'll see an umpire credit a player with secure possession of the ball when they drop it during transfer (this typically happens when a player drops the ball while trying to turn a double play).
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How is that your concern after seeing the play? Amazingly enough, I can multitask with the best of them. I can have concern over Ankiel hitting the wall AND have concern for why it is considered an out, all at the same time. I just don't get how you were able to get so worked up about that being called an out. Because it shouldn't have been, injury or not. It was clearly a catch. He had transferred it to this throwing hand before he hit the wall.
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Technically, I would agree with you. However, it's really up to the umpire. Yes, he took a couple steps, but in real time, he's hitting that wall in a second or less after making the catch. If the umpire interprets that as "immediately following his contact with the ball", they might not rule it a catch. Most probably would give it to him, but some might not. The big factor here is that he had the presence of mind to transfer it to his throwing hand. IIRC, there was a play several years ago when Dave Martinez was still with the Cubs, where he made a great catch, slammed into the wall, fell down, and didn't get up. The ball actually stayed in his glove as he was motionless on the ground. I believe Dawson removed the ball from Martinez' glove and because of that, they ruled it a non-catch.
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He caught it with two hands, took a few steps, and then the ball clearly came out when his glove hit the wall. Who needs a telescopic camera lens? It seems pretty clear. He had already transferred the ball from his glove to his throwing hand. The ball was in his left hand when he hit the wall. There's no doubt about it. I have my doubts. He puts his hand in the glove, but after watching it repeatedly I don't see the ball in his bare hand on impact. It's unclear if it falls out of his glove or if it falls out of his hand. I can see it in his hand clearly as he hits the wall. Is there anyone here that can take the clip and slow it down a bit? Edited to add: If you look at his left hand when he falls to the ground, the ball is in it. The ball pops out of his hand when his hand hits the ground.
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He caught it with two hands, took a few steps, and then the ball clearly came out when his glove hit the wall. Who needs a telescopic camera lens? It seems pretty clear. He had already transferred the ball from his glove to his throwing hand. The ball was in his left hand when he hit the wall. There's no doubt about it.
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Rule interpretation in event of an injury
fromthestretch replied to Springfield_CUBBY's topic in General Baseball Talk
If the throw beats the runner to the base on a force play, he's out, injury or not. -
Valenzuela's start to the 1981 season was ridiculous. In his first seven starts: 7-0, 6 CG, 5 SHO, 63.0 IP, 40 H, 0 HR, 16 BB, 61 K, 0.29 ERA, 0.89 WHIP The one game he didn't complete was an extra-inning game. He still went nine innings in that one.
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I question the story's accuracy in the first place. That being said, this guy seems to think it's possible to see similar gains naturally (or at least with legal supplements): http://www.squawkingbaseball.com/?p=711
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Good offensive shortstops don't exactly grow on trees. On top of that, the Cubs don't exactly have a large surplus of prospects to use in a trade for one.
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I'm thinking SS and 2nd are the prime spots to upgrade offensively in that order if there's anyone out there and the payroll can be upped if needed. I'd say 1B as well only if the Cubs are willing and able to eat a chunk of Lee's contract. I'm not overly concerned about Fontenot's offense just yet. He's still showing power. His strikeout and walk rate aren't really any worse than last season. His BABIP is only .240 this season, compared to .324 for his career. There's still a chance he can pick it up a bit. Don't get me wrong, if they can upgrade at that position, I wouldn't complain. But I'm not too worried about Fontenot yet. 2B would be fine as a Fontenot/Theriot platoon. Good point.
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I'm thinking SS and 2nd are the prime spots to upgrade offensively in that order if there's anyone out there and the payroll can be upped if needed. I'd say 1B as well only if the Cubs are willing and able to eat a chunk of Lee's contract. I'm not overly concerned about Fontenot's offense just yet. He's still showing power. His strikeout and walk rate aren't really any worse than last season. His BABIP is only .240 this season, compared to .324 for his career. There's still a chance he can pick it up a bit. Don't get me wrong, if they can upgrade at that position, I wouldn't complain. But I'm not too worried about Fontenot yet.
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pardon my ignorance, who's dick allen? http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Dick_Allen
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Minor League Discussion & Boxes 4-29-2009
fromthestretch replied to Outshined_One's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Because you touch yourself at night. I kid, I kid. -
Dumb Trade Ideas Thread
fromthestretch replied to Wrigley Rat's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I wouldn't mind seeing the Nats get him, since I live about 10 miles outside of DC. I'd probably have more opportunities to see him pitch if they signed him. -
Dumb Trade Ideas Thread
fromthestretch replied to Wrigley Rat's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
i'm assuming the cash involved was somewhere in the $75 million range hmm let's trade them enough cash for dunn so they can sign strasburg. Rather the Nats get him than a better team. I dont think that even the most negative of the NSBB Chicken Littles will tell you that The Cubs will finish bad enough to be able to get anywhere near him. How the Cubs finish this season will not impact their draft status this June. -
Dude. Here is the exact John Krunk quote from BBTN last night during highlights of Dexter Fowler stealing 75 bases in that game Krunk- "Pitching, defense and overall team speed has been tremendously undervalued in baseball. But in these tough economical times, teams are now starting to exploit it." That was said after the game, way after your post. :-k That typo made me laugh.
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Base runners have swiped 116 bases in 146 attempts (79.5%) against Lilly in his career.
