Keener98

A rain delay......

The Cubs have said they are determined to get the game in today. They have all day to wait, and have way too many makeups as it is.

Yea and the Cubs and Indians only have 1 mutual off day and thats in Sept. Luke Steckmeyer(sp) from CSN says the Cubs are determined to get the game in today, and will wait as long as they have to basically.

It is dark as hell at Wrigley right now.

Yea, I can't decide if I misheard fifth for sixth, if they misspoke, or if Lou just changed his mind. I don't remember if Soto was in the original lineup they reported. It might've been Koyie originally. Id be shocked if Soto wasnt in there against a lefty, and having hit the HR yesterday.

We do get Tomo Ohka, and Jeremy Sowers who has an ERA in the 5's. Cant really complain except for us getting the ace of the staff once again in a series. I swear we have faced the ace of the staff in about every series we've played this year(unlike a certain team from Stl).

That lineup is actually pretty damn good. Blanco yea hes not good, but 1-7 vs LH pitchers Id take against most lineups in the Majors(if they are all performing to their career norms).

Where you sitting at Saturday, Soul? Ill be in the bleachers Saturday, but I wont have much time before the game, but after the game I will. Let me know and maybe we can meet up for a beer.

I don't see any way they let Fox play regularly against right-handers at third base. But the Cubs are in much worse shape at those two positions against left-handers (2B and 3B) so maybe Fox can win the job against them. It will be interesting to see who they put at second. It shouldn't be Fontenot. Miles is the logical choice with Blanco batting left-handed all the time, but Lou just replaced Miles in the lineup yesterday (and had Fontenot batting ahead of Miles against the last left-hander), so it will be interesting to see if he goes back to him today. Give me Jake Fox over Miles anyday. Just play Fox and Fontenot vs right handers. Against lefties play Fox and Im pretty sure Blanco has been batting RH recently, am I wrong? Honestly when they play Fox at 3rd I wish they would play Blanco at SS since hes a better fielder than Theriot, and can get to more balls. I know its not happening, but it would be the logical thing to do. Plain and simple, this team needs offense, and anyone who thinks Blanco or Miles will give more offense than Fox is crazy. Right now say to hell with the D, and start scoring runs. EDIT: Nevermind about Blanco batting RH he hasnt. I dont know why I thought he had. Blanco has been batting RH when he bunts, which is probably what caught in your memory. I understand the sentiment of Fox over Miles and somewhat agree with it, but I'm guessing Lou isn't that desperate against right-handers just yet. It's a lot easier to accept one certain black hole position player in the lineup than against left-handers when you have two. As for Blanco vs Theriot, I'm not sure why they feel comfortable moving Kosuke from CF to RF when Bradley is out but they don't feel comfortable moving Theriot from SS to 2B when Blanco plays. Theriot certainly should feel comfortable switching back and forth as he did just that for multiple years in the minors. Ahh ok I knew I had seen him hit RH recently. In my opinion against RH's is when we should be a little desperate for offense. Bradley obviously hits better Rh and has struggled and RH pitchers. Against the leftys we have a bunch of guys in our lineup who historically have killed left handed pitching. I agree 100% about Blanco vs Theriot. Theriot as a major league starting 2nd baseman you can live with his weak arm and range, and he would probably be average at least. Blanco can cover up some of the liabilities of Fox and Font at 3rd.

I don't see any way they let Fox play regularly against right-handers at third base. But the Cubs are in much worse shape at those two positions against left-handers (2B and 3B) so maybe Fox can win the job against them. It will be interesting to see who they put at second. It shouldn't be Fontenot. Miles is the logical choice with Blanco batting left-handed all the time, but Lou just replaced Miles in the lineup yesterday (and had Fontenot batting ahead of Miles against the last left-hander), so it will be interesting to see if he goes back to him today. Give me Jake Fox over Miles anyday. Just play Fox and Fontenot vs right handers. Against lefties play Fox and Im pretty sure Blanco has been batting RH recently, am I wrong? Honestly when they play Fox at 3rd I wish they would play Blanco at SS since hes a better fielder than Theriot, and can get to more balls. I know its not happening, but it would be the logical thing to do. Plain and simple, this team needs offense, and anyone who thinks Blanco or Miles will give more offense than Fox is crazy. Right now say to hell with the D, and start scoring runs. EDIT: Nevermind about Blanco batting RH he hasnt. I dont know why I thought he had.

Waddels gone, Im starting to trust Heilman again, and we know what Marmols capable of. As for Patton, that little experiment needs to come to an end. Im sure hed have no problem making it through waivers and if they really want him that bad, a deal could probably be worked out. If not, oh well. Why does it need to come to an end though? It's not like they are desperate for BP arms right now. They are desperate for roster spots for people who can hit the baseball. What happens when Freel is activated. Does Fox get sent down again because they insist on using 12 roster spots for pitchers without using 12 pitchers? I really will be surprised if Freel wears a Chicago Cubs uniform again.

Heh well its about damn time they gave him a start. He probably crapped his pants when Lou told him. Heres to a big day from Jake and he takes over the 3rd base job till Aram comes back.

I dont like the wind blowing out with Mr Solo Hr Harden pitching.

That kid with the "Sobusted" jersey is awesome. That is classic

Isn't Ohka going tomorrow against Theodore? That's Saturday's matchup. Crap. I'm going tomorrow, thought I was going to be seeing Lilly. Thats funny cause Im going Sat and I thought Id be seeing Cliff Lee vs Lilly. At least you get to see Harden

Needed that one, now build on this game damnit. Got a real good pitcher going tomorrow, but if we can beat Lee I like our chances against Ohka and Sowers.

It was one of the most impressive storms I'd ever seen down here. It was reminiscent of the huge lightning storm that passed through Chicago last year that caused Lance Berkman to nearly crap himself while on the field. Seriously that storm was nuts. 80 mph wind, golfball sized hail, and very impressive lightening. Heres a link to my facebook with pictures from the storm at my parents house. They managed to escape with minor damage unlike others in the town. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=699436500&ref=profile

Well what a fun morning cleaning up storm mess, at least I have power, but no cable. Thats probably a blessing since I wont be stuck watching this game. What a disaster outside wow

Nor would Bradley Why shouldnt Bradley? He had 2 hits yesterday, and has hit safely in 6 straight games? Bradley is starting to hit He was batting right-handed yesterday. He sucks batting left handed. And the previous 5 games?

Nor would Bradley Why shouldnt Bradley? He had 2 hits yesterday, and has hit safely in 6 straight games? Bradley is starting to hit

Fox should be playing everyday somewhere at this point defense be damned. We need offense plain and simple FOX!!!!!

Santo

UNREAL!

The best teams in baseball go to the world series and play each other. No they dont Sure they do. It's a simple palyoff system that pits teams against each other. The good teams advance. The teams that are the hottest and playing the best baseball advance, and very often those arent the same teams who had the best record in baseball. Your logic is really flawed

The best teams in baseball go to the world series and play each other. No they dont