YearofDaCubs

I hate Baker.

IMO struggle and has pain are two different things. I have no problem with Kerry getting checked out and the Cubs taking their time brining him back. Now, if Wood can't top 93 at any time he may have some issues but I didn't think he was all that bad last night except for the velocity. He was terrible last night and it wasn't just velocity.

There's nothing wrong with enthusiasm. However, this board has been overreacting to the recently called up rookie pitchers quite a bit this season. Given that these guys are rookies and have not had a whole lot of meaningful time in the big leagues so far, I think that is quite unfair to them. Marmol has done quite well in his limited time so far...but I think people can afford to be patient before passing that kind of judgment on him. Things such as unrealistic expectations can really hurt a guy, ya know? Calling up rookies and watching them perform is the only good thing about this pathetic season.

If he needs 5 or 6 days to come back from 80-90 pitch outings, don't you think he'll need a lot of time coming back from 20-30 pitch outings in the pen? I don't think a move to the pen is going to help a guy who needs long recovery times. No, I think it's much easier to recover from a 20-30 pitch effort than an 80-90 pitch effort. Remember they moved him to the bullpen last year because the 50-60 pitch mark was what they said was the problem. I just think it's better to build up his strength slowly out of the bullpen. Plus I think it's better for him in the long run. They moved him there, but that doesn't mean it was the right thing to do. And last year wasn't the same as the current, post-surgery problems. They thought he couldn't physically handle the 90 pitch outings last year, this year he can't recover between outings. Big difference. It just goes to show you the idiots we have running this organization. Wood should have never been moved to the bullpen and have stayed there for so long. It was a terrible idea.

I despise this team right now and I seriously am disgusted in Hendry and Baker and his crew of clowns.

Don't give me this settle down crap. The Cubs are being no hit (yes, no hit, that was an error) against a very bad pitcher. They are a pathetic bunch of morons with a terrible approach led by a clueless manager and neanderthal GM who is more interested in bodies than baseball players. They are the worst offense in baseball and have had the same problems, that have never been addressed, for several years. Don't tell me to settle down because they'll eventually get to him and are only down 1-0. That gave me a laugh :) The sad part is, it's true. So much for getting to Sampson haahaha, this team is a JOKE!

Wow, our offense sucks.

Mojo, I know where you are coming from but at the same time I feel like these guys have to live up to their salaries and start pitching for us. These guys are making a boat load of money and as an organization I would like to see us get something in return for the investment.

Who didn't see that coming. Have fun in all your future endeavors Wood.

I gave him a 6 because he was slumping bad in the beginning of the year and his defense and baserunning have been horrible.

Everything I've heard has him in the 10-20 range of the first round. If he drops into the 2nd round, Mark Bradley got about $2 million in guarantees. If he gets taken in the first 20 picks of the NFL draft, I will piss my pants. He's far and away the No. 1 WR in the draft right now, so I'd have to think he'll be a top-20 pick. He's not really fast, but could be a very good possession receiver a la Keyshawn in the League. How does Sammy chose to play WR, and pitcher in the two sports? Most pitchers who had played football, ended being the QB. Him choosing WR over QB, would be an interesting story. There is no way that he can or will play NFL and MLB at the same time. It's simply impossible for a pitcher. And no, I haven't heard anything about his ultimate choice either, but my gut feeling is he sticks with football. We'll see though. It'd be exciting to have my favorite college baseball player with the Cubs. Most of the people switching from baseball into football as a QB weren't pitchers. Quincy Carter, Matt Mauck, and Drew Henson were all 3B. Chad Hutchinson is the only P that converted into a QB that I can think of off the top of my head. Farnsy and Sisco never played pro or even college football for that matter...they just happened to have the build to do so. Funny thing is Carter was drafted by the Cubs.

To be honest, before the season started I felt that Miller was probably the pitcher that I feared most wouldn't produce for us which was fine because of his salary. After watching Wood pitch lately, hear about Prior losing velocity as well and Miller having a setback It's not a stretch to assume that none of these guys will help us this season. Just terrible.

hey did he even reach 90 or above??? cant remember.... wasnt really that good... but.. he also didnt have his curve ball! :shock: 89-91 FB and the gun was pretty accurate.

I'm looking at gameday and I must say Phillies lineup is just stacked!

Thank God Baker already used Neifi. That ensures I won't have to see his ugly mug at the plate again today.

Offense sucking bad.

I wonder what our scout ratios are in South and Central America and Asia compared to the US From what I've read on here the Cubs have stopped putting forth a lot of effort in scouting in other countries which I think is terrible. But Cublike No doubt.

I wonder what our scout ratios are in South and Central America and Asia compared to the US From what I've read on here the Cubs have stopped putting forth a lot of effort in scouting in other countries which I think is terrible.

Pitchers like Marmol, Z and others is why the Cubs absolutely have to scout in central and south america.

From what I saw today Marmol has a curve FB, both looked like plus pitches. I would like to see a change from him.

Ensberg Ks on a 97mph heater.

6'2 180.

If you are a left with an ERA above 4 you will dominate the CUbs. Wandy was at 4.8 before this game. If I was the opposing team, I would just pitch all lefties against the Cubs. Bring them up from the minors if you have to or go drag them off the closest little league field if necessary. Hahaha that would be hilarious if teams start doing that. It will probably work too.

If you are a left with an ERA above 4 you will dominate the CUbs. Wandy was at 4.8 before this game.

Well, the offense and Wood sucked but Marmol is looking great, very nasty.