CaliforniaRaisin
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And better movement on his pitches. His curve will take longer to come back and I think he can top out a little higher after an inning in the game.
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You know, it'd be really cool if Illinois could score more than a point per minute. EDIT: Illinois is on pace to score 34 points.
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I'd be really impressed if the location on his curve came back that quickly!!
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Only 2nd week into ST, and with a long layoff I think it is to be expected. Plus this is the first time he has thrown his curve in a game.
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That's not surprising at all since he's throwing something besides the FB and can actually fool the hitters. But it sounds like he has good movement and upped the velo on his FB.
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Must be a conspiracy by the Cubs if one or two radar readings pick up the bat.
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He's no Lorenzo Mata.
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C'mon Mark...
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That just looks weird. No kidding.
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They said Lilly for 3 and Prior for 2. Huh, interesting. Cubs.com had said earlier that Prior was supposed to go 3.
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Go Illinois!!
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I know Prior is scheduled to go 3, is Lilly supposed to too?
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Dude, Meche was a much sounder signing. :roll:
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It was obviously meant as a joke, let's drop it, folks.
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Despite rumors that the Pac-10 Tournament might split its locations between LA and another venue (San Jose was the most popular choice, but Anaheim, Portland and Seattle were under consideration too), the tournament will remain at Staples for the next 5 years (Lute Olsen and Oregon coach Ernie Kent are not too pleased).
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Rocky Cherry seems to be giving him a run for his money at the moment... Certainly; it'd be nice if Wuertz got healthy too - he has a better track record than Cotts and would, imo, be better than Cotts this season. Who is the long reliever in that scenario? Guzman? I honestly think long relievers are a bit overrated, especially if it means an inferior pitcher makes the team. I think that's why Cotts has a spot no matter what.
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How does Lilly look?
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There's a chance Cedeno could put up a 750 at Iowa I expect 750-800 at Iowa, hope for 700 if he was a big league regular. Can't see DeRosa maintain 800+.
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Yes, he's Carney's son. Josh Lansford was the Cubs' 6th round pick last season. Wilken says that Josh is "cat-like" around the bag. He's a fantastic defender, I hope he can stick at 2B since his bat might not stick at 3B.
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Me 2. I like to see the velocity and command of the fastball. I dont really care if the curve ball is everywhere. A little 'bite' would be nice even if its out of the zone. Good pitching day. A little improvement in velocity is good (as is movement of the FB), but command of the FB is most important. I hope he's involiving the offspeed stuff in today's outing.
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Iowa is looking interesting this year...
CaliforniaRaisin replied to CubsWin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Add Rapada, Piggy and Novoa to the bullpen? Speedy team. Not a lot of pop. And maybe Wuertz. That's a whole lot of good pitching. -
2007 Draft Class
CaliforniaRaisin replied to Tim's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Sorry, I meant to take that column out - 17 must have been from something els. -
Iowa is looking interesting this year...
CaliforniaRaisin replied to CubsWin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Do you really think they'll send Gallagher back to AA? I would but I don't think they will. From what I've heard, it sounds like he's had a good camp. I agree. I can see reasons for and against sending him down, but I really think he'll be in Iowa. For selfish reasons, I'd like for him to be sent to Tennessee so I could watch him pitch when they play the Braves in Mississippi. I guess I'll have to be satisfied with watching Veal instead. Hrm. My stab at Tennessee's rotation if Gallagher is at Iowa: Donnnie Veal Chris Shaver JR Mathes Two of: Mark Holliman Justin Berg Grant Johnson It's not as pretty at AA. -
Yes, he's Carney's son. Josh Lansford was the Cubs' 6th round pick last season.
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well, we can just say that it's debateable and that neither team was clearly better. UW won the big game, but if played 10 more times, who knows? BTW-UW is my 2nd favorite college team, though. i lived right next door to the campus for 3 years. I think what helps them a lot is Brandon Roy is the only guy on either team from last season that could take over the game.