Friend of Nordhagen Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 20, 2009 -> 01:51 PM) Ugh, they're getting some big time clutch hits now. Must be nice to have a lefty power bat on your bench. What can you say? It's a team full of frontrunners. Once 1 or 2 get it going, a bunch of the others will, especially against lousy pitching. That's their makeup. (It's one of the reasons that they've been a bad playoff hitting team, when they can't feast on bad pitchers.) Hell, you know they're getting it going that way when Fukucrappo gets a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 QUOTE (Friend of Nordhagen @ Jun 20, 2009 -> 06:56 PM) What can you say? It's a team full of frontrunners. Once 1 or 2 get it going, a bunch of the others will, especially against lousy pitching. That's their makeup. (It's one of the reasons that they've been a bad playoff hitting team, when they can't feast on bad pitchers.) Hell, you know they're getting it going that way when Fukucrappo gets a hit. A positive I was thinking about yesterday is that even if the Cubs do make the postseason, there's almost no chance they'd have home field advantage throughout if the Dodgers make it past round 1. I'm assuming that the wild card will come out of the NL East (Mets and Phillies both make it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friend of Nordhagen Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 20, 2009 -> 01:59 PM) A positive I was thinking about yesterday is that even if the Cubs do make the postseason, there's almost no chance they'd have home field advantage throughout if the Dodgers make it past round 1. I'm assuming that the wild card will come out of the NL East (Mets and Phillies both make it). The basic problem that the Cubs have isn't their hitting. That's pretty likely to come around a bit, especially when the great and always-hustling Aramis Ramirez comes back. The real problem they have is their bullpen (which their late rallies tend to obscure, interestingly). Kevin Gregg is not effective. Marmol hasn't had good command for most of the year. That's going to be an issue for them all year, I think. And, finally, the most telling thing that happened all year with that team was when the Giants were in a few months ago. Lincecum pitched. Lou's response? "Rest" most of the regulars. His reasoning was that they were in a long stretch of games, but it just said a lot to me about their makeup. They get fat off 3rd and 4th and 5th starters in Wrigley all year. But they couldn't hit good pitching in the playoffs the past 2 years, and when it's time to face a good one this year, well, Lou basically folded up. Seemed very . . . quitter-like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Friend of Nordhagen @ Jun 20, 2009 -> 08:08 PM) The basic problem that the Cubs have isn't their hitting. That's pretty likely to come around a bit, especially when the great and always-hustling Aramis Ramirez comes back. The real problem they have is their bullpen (which their late rallies tend to obscure, interestingly). Kevin Gregg is not effective. Marmol hasn't had good command for most of the year. That's going to be an issue for them all year, I think. And, finally, the most telling thing that happened all year with that team was when the Giants were in a few months ago. Lincecum pitched. Lou's response? "Rest" most of the regulars. His reasoning was that they were in a long stretch of games, but it just said a lot to me about their makeup. They get fat off 3rd and 4th and 5th starters in Wrigley all year. But they couldn't hit good pitching in the playoffs the past 2 years, and when it's time to face a good one this year, well, Lou basically folded up. Seemed very . . . quitter-like. Ascanio and Guzman have had very good years for them under the radar. You forget they even have Heilman. Edited June 20, 2009 by fathom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friend of Nordhagen Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 20, 2009 -> 02:11 PM) Ascanio and Guzman have had very good years for them under the radar. You forget they even have Heilman. True on those guys. But I'm talking late-inning, high-leverage situations. There's where the problem is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 VMart has really sucked since he hit that early 3 run homer yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Gotta love the team with the worst bullpen in baseball trying to play smallball with the bunt in the 8th inning. How does Wedge still have a job? Indians doing everything they can to not win this game. Edited June 20, 2009 by fathom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 This Cubs bullpen is pretty predictable. They either walk you or K you. No in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Really, ph Crowe for Garko? Nicely done Wedge, you suck Edited June 20, 2009 by fathom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I have no doubt in my mind that will see a third consecutive walk-off hit in a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 20, 2009 -> 08:08 PM) I have no doubt in my mind that will see a third consecutive walk-off hit in a few minutes. That would be their 4th straight win via walkoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 huh, could have sworn they just said Guzman was not available this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Jun 20, 2009 -> 08:17 PM) huh, could have sworn they just said Guzman was not available this game That's twice in 2 weeks they've done that. Something strange is up with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 BTW, why in the hell did Wedge just not pitch Herges in the 8th inning yesterday? Are the Indians that used to winning where they can sacrifice games to try and get Perez/Smith some confidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Hates Prospects Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 20, 2009 -> 02:38 PM) Gotta love the team with the worst bullpen in baseball trying to play smallball with the bunt in the 8th inning. How does Wedge still have a job? Indians doing everything they can to not win this game. Now that Ned Yost and the guy in Toronto is gone (who Cito replaced), Wedge may be second on the list of the worst managers in baseball. Fortunately for Indians fans I don't think he'll be able to catch Dusty Baker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I think Wood has more wins for the Cubs in the last two days than he had in his career. Thanks again Linebrink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxfan1986 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Cubs sweep a horrible Cleveland team. I have a feeling they will fall back to earth the next few days though. They go down to Atlanta for a makeup tomorrow where they face Javy, and head Detroit where they will see Jackson and Porcello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Jun 21, 2009 -> 04:28 PM) Cubs sweep a horrible Cleveland team. I have a feeling they will fall back to earth the next few days though. They go down to Atlanta for a makeup tomorrow where they face Javy, and head Detroit where they will see Jackson and Porcello. Cubs @ Detroit one of those series one doesn't know who to root for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I will root for a Cubs sweep against the Tigers... hopefully the Sox will take advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 QUOTE (tommy @ Jun 21, 2009 -> 07:53 PM) Cubs @ Detroit one of those series one doesn't know who to root for. The Cubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I won't actively cheer for the Cubs, but I want them to win vs. Detroit. I will sit, watch, and follow, with a straight face. Emotionless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I hope the Cubs destroy the Kitties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 We're gonna need all the help we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtsoxfan Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 20, 2009 -> 02:38 PM) Gotta love the team with the worst bullpen in baseball trying to play smallball with the bunt in the 8th inning. How does Wedge still have a job? Indians doing everything they can to not win this game. Cause Ur Bullpen Sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtsoxfan Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 20, 2009 -> 02:38 PM) Gotta love the team with the worst bullpen in baseball trying to play smallball with the bunt in the 8th inning. How does Wedge still have a job? Indians doing everything they can to not win this game. Cause Ur Bullpen Sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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