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  1. UMFan83
    Just thought this was interesting. Real record deviation from Pythagorean record: Cubs +0 Cardinals -3 Brewers -2 Astros -2 Pirates -1 Reds +0
  2. UMFan83
    If Harden stays healthy (as we know a huge if), he will pitch a crapload of innings. As it is, he's already thrown more innings this year than he has since 2005.
  3. UMFan83
    Imagine if we were in last place instead of having the best record in baseball. Some people will bitch about the stupidest stuff no matter what. My favorite is the freaking out about Kerry Wood coming in to save a 1 run lead. You'd think he was awful. Yeah, a 3 run lead turns into a 1 run lead. What fan would care about that? Had nothing to do with Wood's level of talent. *shrug* I was never worried. I would've been pissed had they actually blown the lead, but we pretty much have the best team in baseball. What's to get so stressed about? :) I do remember getting extremely pissed when the 95-96 Bulls would lose, but those were extremely rare and I was 12. Man, you have no idea how a Bulls loss back in those days just completely ruined it. I remember in 95-96 when we lost 2 in a row, I think the second of those games was to Cleveland. I didn't want to goto school the next day.
  4. UMFan83
    It's what I expect people to SAY in the heat of the moment during a game, but in a format like this, you have to actually type it out and then hit submit, which should allow even just a little restraint. Yea, I've always thought the same thing. While I'll swear at the TV and say stuff like "Damnit Aramis, you suck, WTF!" I've never actually felt inclined to type it out and post it... :confused: I agree, but clearly some people prefer typing it out. Maybe it's a way of venting. I do that. When something really annoying happens, it takes me at least 20 seconds to think rationally about it again.
  5. UMFan83
    Imagine if we were in last place instead of having the best record in baseball. Some people will bitch about the stupidest stuff no matter what. My favorite is the freaking out about Kerry Wood coming in to save a 1 run lead. You'd think he was awful. No...if we were in last place, the fans would be much more apathetic. The difference is, our expectations have been raised, and we hold the Cubs to a higher level than we did in 2005, 2006 or even 2007 at this point in the year. We want to see Geo succeed so badly, because we know his succcess is a central piece to us winning the World Series. Well then, it'd be nice of some people would show even an iota of baseball acuity and post intelligently - identifying that Soto is a ROOKIE. And most ALL rookies have to adjust their game as they develop and as the league gets to know them. Still doesn't explain the people who STILL don't want to see Woody in a one run game despite peripherals that match the best relievers in baseball. That's just idiocy, in my opinion. It's called emotions. Raw emotions. It's why people either love or hate this particular forum. I say tons of crazy things in this forum, but it doesn't mean I believe most of the things I say.
  6. UMFan83
    Imagine if we were in last place instead of having the best record in baseball. Some people will bitch about the stupidest stuff no matter what. My favorite is the freaking out about Kerry Wood coming in to save a 1 run lead. You'd think he was awful. No...if we were in last place, the fans would be much more apathetic. The difference is, our expectations have been raised, and we hold the Cubs to a higher level than we did in 2005, 2006 or even 2007 at this point in the year. We want to see Geo succeed so badly, because we know his succcess is a central piece to us winning the World Series.
  7. UMFan83
    BTW, is Carlos the only one that hasn't been doing blue tops? If so, you gotta think they went back to the blues at Z's request.
  8. UMFan83
    Geez. Cubs win!
  9. UMFan83
    Seriously can our freaking bullpen ever give Kerry and Carlos a rest? EVER?
  10. UMFan83
    Hopefully this will help his confidence
  11. UMFan83
    That is the kind of stuff I would like to see Mr. Soto!
  12. UMFan83
    Is Soto simply guessing on his swings?
  13. UMFan83
    Why the hell is Fox allowed to sit in the dugout? He should be cut.
  14. UMFan83
    please get some runs here
  15. UMFan83
    Its amazing how Eyre has 30 scoreless innings and I still don't trust him in this situation.
  16. UMFan83
    Seriously, every time Lou tries to give the bullpen a rest, the rest of the pitchers mess it up. Unbelievable.
  17. UMFan83
    Lou will never consider taking out Marmol in a 3 run game ever again. It's not certain that Marmol will hit 100 IP this year or die trying
  18. UMFan83
    WHY WASNT MARMOL IN?!?!?!?! HES OUR ONLY GOOD RELIEVER!!
  19. UMFan83
    Kerry Wood?
  20. UMFan83
    *gets ready to run on the field*
  21. UMFan83
    This is why Lou forces himself to throw Marmol every decently close game. Not saying its the right decision necessarily but still.
  22. UMFan83
    Oh no.
  23. UMFan83
    It would take 3-4 more runs for Marmol to not come in. Looks like Milwaukee will lose. Astros up 6-1
  24. UMFan83
    would you prefer to stick with a pitcher who is falling behind 2-0 on every hitter? it's a high leverage situation, exactly where you're supposed to use your best relief pitcher. The Cubs are a good team who are going to win a lot of games. There's going to be a *lot* of high-leverage situations between now and the end of the year. If we don't let the starters pitch through them occasionally, we'll end up with Marmol on pace for 85 appearances before the playoffs even start. Oh wait, that's what we have. I partially agree with you about having Marmol in every high leverage situation, but if you haven't noticed, we aren't exactly running away with a playoff spot.
  25. UMFan83
    If Lou didn't put Marmol in a bunch of 4-5 run games earlier this year for multiple innings we wouldn't be in this mess nearly as much.
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