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  1. Bruno7481
    It's still a pointlessly shortsighted decision. Fukudome did indeed look like total crap in limited playing time over June, but Colvin's June numbers also look pretty bad (though granted, yes, not as bad). This team is a bust; yes, Colvin getting more time isn't a bad thing, but ideally they need to move Fukudome by the deadline. He's been working with his old hitting catch for a while now, and that certainly had a huge positive effect last summer. Fukudome needs to be starting against every RH pitcher between now and the deadline in the hope that he has another July surge like he did last year to make him more appealing to teams shopping. I hear ya, but I think it is unlikely that they will be able to move Fukudome. Who contending team would want him and be willing to give up anything for him? Whoever is interested in acquiring would almost certainly want the Cubs to pick up a huge salary chunk anyway.
  2. Bruno7481
    Man, the Reds broadcasters are getting every cheap shot in that they can. Remarking about the lower attendance. As someone who goes to Cincy often, its [retty funny to hear them speak of attendance issues. Also commenting that Marlon Byrd must wonder what he has gotten himself into coming to Chicago. Granted they are all fair points, but they are enjoying it a bit too much.
  3. Bruno7481
    Well, I think it is clear that Colvin is more favored with the organization over Fukudome right now. The numbers against RHP shows Fukudome with a lead in OBP but Colvin with a much higher slugging. Can't help you with the Theriot question.
  4. Bruno7481
    Stevens won't be down for long. He just gets moved out because of the innings he put in yesterday. He would be unavailable for the next couple of games most likely, os he makes the most sense. I would imagine he will be back soon.
  5. Bruno7481
    Brenly not really holding back here. Even after the dead-ass comment.
  6. Bruno7481
    Hah! Brenly calling them a"dead-ass team".
  7. Bruno7481
    This team is a freakin joke. My god. Z's act is getting old.
  8. Bruno7481
    Manager fail. Bailey leading off the 9th, lol. Yeah, Geren screwed that one up.
  9. Bruno7481
    Probably not the performances that Wuertz and Blevins were wanting...
  10. Bruno7481
    One of the few times in a while where it is quite clear there are lots of empty seats at Wrigley. I'm heading up in about a month and have tickets to one game, but looking for another. After seeing this, I might just try my luck outside the park for tickets instead of buying elsewhere online. Any advice?
  11. Bruno7481
    That was a pretty good situation for it though. Getting in scoring position with the middle of the order coming up. If he's thrown out your still in good shape with Lee/Ramirez/Nady due next inning. Balk helps too.
  12. Bruno7481
    My god...
  13. Bruno7481
    Bailey has the stuff, that has never been a doubt. He did not take to coaching early on in his minor league career. He thought he could get everyone out with his fastball, and he did, until he came against more advanced hitters in AAA. The Reds had their fill of him and letting get beat around a bit to make their point. Last year he seemed to put it together in the second part of the year. Curious to see if he builds off that or goes back to his old ways.
  14. Bruno7481
    Heh. I'll never forget his outing at Cincinnati late that year. Was a fun game to be in attendance for.
  15. Bruno7481
    Silva keeping the ball down well so far.
  16. Bruno7481
    Defense showing up this inning.
  17. Bruno7481
    I don't think this is a problem. I've resigned myself that Millar will at least break camp with the team. Personally I'd be more in favor of Tracy, but that just might be his past (over 2 years ago) success clouding my judgment. It also might be due to the fact the Cubs never could seem to be able to get him out. But, that was the case with Jeff Blauser too, and we all know how that worked out.
  18. Bruno7481
    I'd argue Hulls deserves a spot on the all-freshman team over Barlow, and I don't think that is my IU bias talking. Hard to argue for anything with IU this year though.
  19. Bruno7481
    What happened with McCamey? I saw a brief highlight on CBS of him bumping Weber. What was the deal?
  20. Bruno7481
    In watching the play over, it looks as if Theriot didn't have much of a handle on the ball and mishandled the exchange. While I am not going to argue that Theriot has a rocket arm, it isn't as bad as it looked there. The Theriot snark is getting unsufferable, and I don't care too much about him one way or the other. Also, its clear to any fan, average or not, that Soriano is awful out there. No, he's not. Yes, when he screws up it's usually spectacular, but in all he's a plus defender and a defensive asset. Gotcha.
  21. Bruno7481
    exactly. Which is why I hate "average" sports fans. I'm actually envious of the average fan. Everytime the Cubs lose my day is ruined, whenever UK loses in b-ball my week is ruined. Even though i realize if the cubs lose 62 games it was the best season I have ever witnessed i still live and die on every win and loss. Sometimes I wish i was just an "average" fan. You have had quite a few ruined days depending on how long you have been a fan. Its just a game.
  22. Bruno7481
    In watching the play over, it looks as if Theriot didn't have much of a handle on the ball and mishandled the exchange. While I am not going to argue that Theriot has a rocket arm, it isn't as bad as it looked there. The Theriot snark is getting unsufferable, and I don't care too much about him one way or the other. Also, its clear to any fan, average or not, that Soriano is awful out there.
  23. Bruno7481
    Some will look for anything to criticize. I don't think it is any secret that despite all the LH hoopla the past year, the Cubs really could use a little more LH balance.
  24. Bruno7481
    I was honestly lukewarm on Crean when he was hired. Always thought he was a tad overrated and probably still is. Despite that, you can't argue one bit with his ability to get his team to play hard. When Creek went down I thought they were looking at last season all over again. I've been impressed with the play and effort though, with a few exceptions (Iowa). I still contend that Verdell Jones is a lot better than many say. I've always disagreed with the assessment that he's only playing so much because he plays at IU. He has his bonehead moments, but IU would be lost without him.
  25. Bruno7481
    So close, yet so far.
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