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Ward is not on the DL. He MAY go on the DL, but that won't be decided until Sunday. -
Here's my take on it: Pie has to stay in the minors at least ten days (unless coming back earlier to replace an injured player). So Edmonds has ten days to show if he has anything left in the tank. If he doesn't the Cubs can release him without sacrificing much (just a prorated share of the major league minimum salary) and bring Pie back. I don't really like the move, but it's very low risk and not the end of the world.
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Where do I sign?
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103.25-18.25 lead for me (one pitching start disadvantage). The good version of Edwin Jackson showed up again, and this time I had him in my lineup. And my one-two bullpen punch of Shields and K-Rod combined for double digits again.
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Only in his last year as a Cub. He was very good in 2004 and so-so in 2005.
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I hope the Cubs don't sign him, but IF they do I'd have to root for him to succeed for the good of the team. The success of the team MUST take precedence ove feelings about individual players.
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Harry Budson Weiser.
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First major league start of his career, with little notice, against the team with the best record in baseball, he pitches a shutout through 4 innings, and that's a BAD start? What planet are you from? He didn't pitch a shutout through four, and on the planet I'm from, the fifth inning of a major-league baseball game also counts. I'm willing to give him some credit for the fact that Fox let in inherited runners. Gallagher left the game with the bases loaded and one out, a situation that on average leads to 1.61 runs being scored, so I'll say Gallagher gave up 3.61 runs in 4 1/3 innings. That's an ERA of 7.50. There are no circumstances under which that can be called "good" outside of maybe Coors Field in a hurricane. And I notice that people pointing out the circumstances don't ever mention that the wind was howling in as well. A 7.50 ERA with the wind blowing in? Never good. There were encouraging signs, certainly, and I like that he's getting another start, but it wasn't good. I forgot about the first inning run. That aside I wasn't saying that it was a great start, just that it wasn't a bad start (like you said it was). Not everything is either good or bad; there's some middle ground, and I think that's where the start was.
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I'd strike out on three pitches and look foolish doing it.
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First major league start of his career, with little notice, against the team with the best record in baseball, he pitches a shutout through 4 innings, and that's a BAD start? What planet are you from?
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I think Bevo is the name of the University of Texas mascot.
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Minor League Discussion & Boxes 5-11-2008
NCCubFan replied to Outshined_One's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
But is the question really Hill vs. Lieber, or is it Hill vs. Gallagher? I feel Gallagher earned another start with the way he pitched today on short notice. -
Re: 2008 HR Derby - Discussion & Transactions Thread
NCCubFan replied to Southpaw191679666239's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Within 3 of the lead now. I keep creeping up. -
Coulda, shoulda, woulda. If I had started Bannister (today) and Jackson instead of McGowan (yesterday) and Santana (today) I'd have about 90 more points and an easy win.
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My team has really gone downhill this week after a promising start. McGowan looked like Cy Young Monday and Anthony Young today. I'm down by a bit over 60 points with 2 starts remaining apiece. I could still win if Santana and Suppan both have huge games tomorrow and at least one of Buddiga's starters has a huge negative game. I should have started Jackson instead of McGowan. :x
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Stop starting Reed Johnson against RHP
NCCubFan replied to TruffleShuffle's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. -
Paging Khalil Green. Feel free to start hitting any time now.
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Marte is still a "good" prospect? :shock:
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If elected President, will Barak Obama last all 4 years?
NCCubFan replied to swordsman's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Not "apparently" broke the streak, DID break the streak. -
If elected President, will Barak Obama last all 4 years?
NCCubFan replied to swordsman's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Actually, Reagan had already broken the streak (the streak related to dying while in office, not getting shot). -
February 29. That way you're really 84 years old when you celebrate your 21st birthday, so you can celebrate and get senior citizens' discounts at the same time. :D
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IF there is a demise in 2008, it will be the pen
NCCubFan replied to Schwarber Fan's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Holy overreaction, Batman. Lieber: 5 runs allowed in 2 innings. Bullpen: 4 runs allowed in 6 innings. Methinks Lieber was much worse than the bullpen today. -
What about Griffey?
NCCubFan replied to Schwarber Fan's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Pass on Griffey. He's guaranteed for at least one trip to the DL per year. Pie can handle center; he's been better the last few chances he's had. -
NO chance even Lou is idiotic enough to go with 13 pitchers. 12 is already excessive and the bench is alread thin. It will NOT get even worse. When Eyre returns Fox is gone.
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50-point lead, with a 5-4 disadvantage in remaining pitching starts. As long as I just get decent pitching the rest of the week (avoiding big negative scores) I should remain in the tie atop the East. I have several two-start pitchers this week, so I can pick and choose (I had Bannister's and Suppan's so-so outings on my bench today).
