UMFan83

I think you're downplaying Galloway a bit. In 2005 he had 85 catches for almost 1300 yards and 10 TDs. His numbers slipped a bit last year, but he still had solid numbers despite the turmoil that the Bucs had a QB. Now they have Garcia, but while Galloway is getting older, he should still be the #1 receiver on a passing team.

Who cares, the Cubs are 3 freaking games over .500

Stark continued in his recent chat:

I'm enraged that Monroe started against a righty. He has had more ABs against righties than lefties since he has become a Cub. This trend can really not continue.

We might still but I'm worried about the fact that we are 3 games over freaking .500 and have gone 9-14 in our last 23 games. I don't want to make the playoffs and get swept, I want to win some stuff. I have little to no hope for that.

Also, what about considering the options of what happens if Kendall does make contact with the ball. What if he lines out to an IF positon...thats a DP. What if he hits a fly ball, the runner has to tag and won't advance. Its more than just DP or strikeout. You're basically hoping that Kendall either gets a hit or a ground ball. With a 3-2 count, the odds are a bit better, but not good enough for me to seriously consider sending the tying run that is already in scoring position up a base.

Why? Even if it works, I'm complaining. Yeah right. Yeah so, I'm the first to call out decisions that are bad even if they work We hadn't scored since what? The 3rd inning? Sorry, but that was not a bad decision, it was bad execution. Kendall couldn't execute the bunt, and then he couldn't execute with the runners moving. It's that simple. Why would you send the tying run with 0 outs in the 9th when he's already in scoring position. It makes no sense. so you don't need a hit to tie it up? But I hated the call. Valverde is a strikeout pitcher. Fontenot isn't fast. Too much risk. Sucks it didn't work out. I don't see how anyone can defend that call. 0 outs, runner already in scoring position, top of the order coming up. I was fine with bunting, but why take that big of a risk? It's not that big of a risk: Kendall grounds into a double play with runners on base a greater percentage of the time than he strikes out with runners on base. You add in the fact that there's a small possibility that Fontenot can beat the throw to 3rd base even if Kendall does strike out (and the small benefit of the runners moving if Kendall gets a hit), and the odds easily favor the runners moving in that situation. It's not something you do with many hitters-but Kendall strikes out so infrequently and grounds into enough double plays for it to be a good move. No it isnt if he swings and misses its a more sure double play than if he hits the ball. Plus, If there is a double play the way we did it keeps the lone runner on 2nd. The other way odds are we have a runner at 3rd. If he strikes out and the runners are sent, there is probably a 90% chance that they get a DP out of it. If he hits a ground ball and the runners aren't moving, its certainly not guarenteed that its going to be a DP. The ball can find a hole, the runner can break up a DP, Kendall can somehow beat the throw to first.

Why? Even if it works, I'm complaining. Yeah right. Yeah so, I'm the first to call out decisions that are bad even if they work We hadn't scored since what? The 3rd inning? Sorry, but that was not a bad decision, it was bad execution. Kendall couldn't execute the bunt, and then he couldn't execute with the runners moving. It's that simple. Why would you send the tying run with 0 outs in the 9th when he's already in scoring position. It makes no sense.

I'm not watching the next series, screw this

Why? Even if it works, I'm complaining. Yeah right. Yeah so, I'm the first to call out decisions that are bad even if they work

Don't agree, not that I'm in love with Lou like some are. However, what a terrible decision

Why? Even if it works, I'm complaining.

That run will totally not score. I don't know how they'll blow it but they will. Sorry for the pessimism

DP I predict

Last half inning we can say that we are 2 games up

I'm right here, and as usual I'm an idiot.

If so, then Hendry will go out this offseason and find the biggest cokeheads he can and sign them to long term contracts. Lol, yep. He'll also try sign every short reliever he can find to revamp the rotation. I don't think they'll win it all, but they'll win a series. We'll all get our fill of hearing the feel good stories. So inspiring, just goes to show kids...if you don't give up and snort coke/drink and drive you can achieve the impossible. I'm suprised the whole "Winning for Josh Hancock" angle hasn't been played up. I guess the BAC, drugs and speeding that led to his demise have made the story harder to play up.

Against a righty no less

How do the Cardinals do in the playoffs? I say they win it all again.

Thank God tomorrow is an off day

Bye bye chance of winning.

Cubs suck BLAH

Lee looks at the first 3 pitches yet again, and 2 of them are strikes

Unbelievable. That might be the game. C'mon prove me wrong DLee

Nice work Theriot. Now you won't have to go too far to get back to your position after the Cubs strand you.