Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Submitted by Rob G. on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 3:28pm
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| SP | Carlos Zambrano | SP | Ian Snell |
| 13-5, 3.29, 111 K, 57 BB, 164 IP | 5-10, 5.60, 108 K, 74 BB, 133.1 IP | ||
| LF | Alfonso Soriano | LF | *Nyjer Morgan |
| SS | Ryan Theriot | CF | *Nate McLouth |
| 1B | Derrek Lee | C | #Ryan Doumit |
| 3B | Aramis Ramirez | 1B | *Adam LaRoche |
| CF | *Jim Edmonds | RF | *Brandon Moss |
| 2B | Mark DeRosa | 3B | *Doug Mientkiewicz |
| RF | *Kosuke Fukudome | 2B | Freddy Sanchez |
| C | Geovany Soto | SS | Jack Wilson |
| P | #Carlos Zambrano | P | Ian Snell |
It's always nice when the league lets the Cubs use a designated hitter. Zambrano's .972 OPS is not only the best for tonight's starters, but would be second only to Milton Bradley among the regular DH's of the game. His hitting prowess has also helped the Cubs put up a .597 OPS out of the number nine spot in the order. That's good for 14th in baseball and better than the A's, Royals and Orioles have been able to manage (thanks to reader "nohit" for the tip).
The quest to the playoffs continues...
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#1 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Finally, a new thread. Now about Obama's citizenship...
#2 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Time for big Z to throw a perfect game. Remember, I called it first.
#3 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
That, or you jinxed him after McClouth hits a donger.
#4 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Maybe, but I usually jinx the Cubs simply by watching, so at least I'm actively participating this time.
I Snell victory today.
#16 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Somehow you managed to jinx my entire fantasy team.
#5 Fuentes put on waivers
(via rotoworld)
doubtful the Cubs would win the waiver claim even if they put one in though.
#6 Re: Fuentes put on waivers
Hopefully Cardinals put one in before Brewers.
#7 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Worst case scenario I'd think he goes to the Mets. Definitely won't get to the Brewers or Cubs.
#8 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
who's gonna give up the high end talent to get him and is he really worth it at this point?
wonder what class of FA he's projected to fall in...
#10 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
I'm sure he's a Type A and I'm sure the Dodgers or Dbacks would get claims in before the Cards, Mets or Brewers. And the Phils would definitely put a claim in to block the Mets.
Doubtful he gets moved because of the cost...
#9 Replay to start Thursday
Anyone else have a feeling that a replay homer will effect the Cubs good or bad before the season is over?
#11 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
This lineup sss...uhhh...I can't even say it!
#12 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
7 lefties for the Pirates? Interesting.
#13 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Is it just me, or does it look like Derek Lee and Aramis are about to play "I crush your head" with Ryan Doumit?
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/bas...
Or maybe this link, I am bad with this...
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/media/alte...
#14 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Interesting 1st inning for Mr. Z
wild pitch on strike 3 (batter makes first safely)
walk
error on pitcher
3 hits
3 runs
Focus, man
#15 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Z. still isn't right. Let's hope Ian doesn't repeat his performance against the Cards last week.
#17 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Zambrano has demonstrated that he can be great. I hope Zambrano returns to some kind of form. Any kind of form other than what he's displayed since...well, since he has been sucking. However long this has been going on. I can't stomach looking it up right now.
I wish his dumb ass would would gain some sense of control. He throws a wild pitch, commits an error and generally pitches like shit. He then proceeds to go into the dug out and act like a little bitch. I watch all of that and find myself thinking "grow up you fucking dumb ass". Actually I could care less about his acting like a little bitch...it's doing it after he pitches like a chump ass that really grates on me. The "look-at-me-knock-shit-over-and-throw-things" just is an extra irritant.
That's the end of my little sissy whine session.
#18 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Soto declogs bases. 4-3 Cubs.
#19 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Random Stat:
Cubs have 111 GIDP this year. Cardinals have 115. Brewers have only 75.
#21 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
really?
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/sortableStatsTeam?lea...
#22 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
that's the pitching GIDP you linked to...
Hitting...
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/aggregate?sort=GIDPs&split=0&group=8&season=2008&seasonType=2&statType=batting&type=exp2
#20 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
What say we all pitch in for the holidays and buy Z a 2009 calendar that has 2 Julys and no August.
#23 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Can we get Stevie Eyre back? Looks like Cotts hit his expiration date when he served up the granny to the Nats.
#24 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Has anyone else noticed that Z went to off-speed stuff the last two innings?
What happened to his fastball? Never saw the gun read over 92 MPH. Cause for concern?
#25 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Was Soriano's error as bad as the one he made against Pittsburgh back in May?
#27 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Timmer - I guess the answer is it depends. The one earlier this season, it looked like he lost it in the sun as soon as it came off the bat. Ugly, but that happens ... just so happened at a crucial part of the game. Tonight's error he had all the ball all the way but lost focus right at the end and it popped out of his glove at the top of his hop ...
#41 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
I was in the stands on that side, so it was in front of me, and yes it was just as bad or worse. The deafening "OH!" of dismay from the crowd was an indication of the predominance of cubs fans (at least three-fourths) and really brought to life the minority of Pirates fans.
So help me, if I see that damned 8/136 hop ONE MORE TIME, I'm going to go to sniper school.
Ugly win, but it counts.
#26 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Zambrano is Mr. Clutchiness! We have Mr. Clutchiness and Mr. Scrappiness on the same team. All we need now is Mr. Heartiness and Mr. BigGameiness and we would have a Joe Morgan special.
#28 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
"Geovany Soto's had a good week, tonight."
--Bob Brenly (8th inning)
#29 Re: Game 132 Thread / Pirates @ Cubs (2 of 3)
I've figured it out. Geo's not hitting in the 8 hole. He's actually hitting second cleanup.
It's kind of like Hobbits having second breakfast. And Geo was hungry tonight...
Oh yeah, and that 8th inning was pure Buccery.
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