Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

The Cubs (4-7 in Cactus League play) meet the Royals (5-5) in Surprise, Arizona (which, if it had any real guts, would add an exclamation point after its name. "Surprise!, Arizona"--now that's a town with character).

Ryan Dempster starts against Brett Tomko. Making his third appearance of the Spring, Dempster comes in at 1-0/3.60.

Yesteday, the Cubs split the squad and beat the Diamondbacks 4-1 in Mesa, while losing 7-6 to the A's on the road. Jon Lieber's four shutout innings against the D-Backs were one of the day's highlights.

So far this Spring:

Cub starters--2-1/3.38 ERA; 22 K, 7 BB; 26 H in 29 1/3 IP.

Cub relievers--2-6/6.55 ERA; 38 K, 38 BB; 73 H in 67 1/3 IP.

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Submitted by Cubnut on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 3:17pm
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Submitted by Adam
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 3:31pm

That double by Pie was beautiful.

Submitted by crunch
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 3:35pm

there's a chat button up there, people.

come be sad with the rest of the sad sacks of idling people...all 3 of us...sitting there not typing.

actually, just go outside and fly a kite. have fun.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 3:37pm

I'll be stopping by...

Submitted by Rich
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 4:59pm

Do we use the same username/password we do for the regular posts?

Submitted by Chad
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 5:00pm

you have to register again. it's 3rd party.

Submitted by The Real Neal
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 3:45pm

Tough error on Godzillanek.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 4:34pm

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7890610/Brewers...

Two teams that recently inquired about Angels outfielder Reggie Willits were told that he is unavailable. The outfielder the Angels want to trade, one rival executive says, is Juan Rivera.

Even if Rivera proves adequate at first base, his at-bats will be limited. Vladimir Guerrero, Torii Hunter, Gary Matthews Jr. and Garret Anderson are ahead of him in the outfield rotation, and Casey Kotchman will play first against right-handers.

Submitted by John Beasley
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 5:03pm

I like Juan Rivera a lot but as long as we have Murton I don't think it's a good fit on the North Side. He used to play CF occasionally (maybe not so well) but I don't think he has since his leg injury. Not sure he ever will again.

Submitted by Ryno
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 4:40pm

Don't hassle the Hoff!

Submitted by Hrothgar
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 5:20pm

damn. that last pitch that wood threw to pena was brutal. talk about high heat...

Submitted by Hobart Mike
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 7:32pm

Did the company WRI Y buy the naming rights tonight?
http://www.cubworld.com/category/a_cubworld_cam

:)

Submitted by crunch
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 7:56pm

hahah

Submitted by Ryno
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 7:58pm

lol... good call.

Submitted by Cubster
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 8:52pm

...seems Com Edison is bidding for the rights, based on the marquee.

Submitted by djchi
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 10:24pm

Weingarten Realty Inc?

http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=WRI

Never heard of 'em.

Submitted by jrhink
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 10:27pm

I like the old website way better. The cub reporter used to be first on cub news but anymore it is the same stuff we read in the paper. This used to be a first rate website but now it is going downhill. sorry I will look at the old website as long as it is there.

Submitted by big_lowitzki
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 10:39pm

Umm... this site has the EXACT same content as the "old website."

Same writers, same content, same readers, different look.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 10:47pm

considering we've been on this site for about a week, that's quite a conclusion you've leaped to...maybe your talking about the old AB.com site or maybe you work for MVN?

but I don't recall TCR ever breaking any news... 

Submitted by The Joe
on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 12:39am

Seriously! That Rob G. at the old site is a much better writer than the Rob G. at this new site. On the other hand, the AZ Phil of the new site is less wordy than the one at the old site. Which one should I go to? TCR? or Bizarro TCR? I can't decide. I glad* SOMEBODY finally stepped up and pointed out that the elephant in the room has no clothes.

*Back by popular demand.

Submitted by Chad
on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 1:25am

For the record, I never like the writers at the old site or this new site. Or the posters either.

FWIW.

Submitted by Rich
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 11:49pm

I glad too Joe. I glad alot!

Submitted by The Joe
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 11:55pm

What are you talking about:)

Submitted by Rich
on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 11:57pm

I liked it better before....your comment, not the site!

Submitted by The Joe
on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 12:31am

I glad you like it. I change back.

Submitted by Rich
on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 12:58am

:)

Submitted by Fireball
on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 7:59am

I took a break from playing Super Smash Bros. Brawl to catch the game yesterday and I'm glad I did. It was a solid performance by everybody from 1 through 9 on the lineup card.

I was especially tickled with Dempster's performance. He threw the ball really well, lots of movement and good location. Wood was just overpowering in his relief appearance.

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