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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
Kyle Hendricks
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
Hector Neris 
* Drew Smyly
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Garrett Cooper
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
Christopher Morel
Dansby Swanson
Patrick Wisdom

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Cody Bellinger 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 12 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Luke Little, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 
Hayden Wesneski, P 

10-DAY IL: 1 
Seiya Suzuki, OF

15-DAY IL: 
* Justin Steele, P   

60-DAY IL: 2 
Caleb Kilian, P 
Julian Merryweather, P
 




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Game 34 Thread / Cubs @ Phillies (2 of 3)

Submitted by Rob G. on
Game Chat Angel Guzman vs. Freddy Garcia Lineups:
Soriano LF Rollins SS
Floyd RF Victorino RF
Lee 1b Rowand CF
Ramirez 3B Utley 2B
Barrett C Burrell LF
Jones CF Dobbs 1B
DeRosa 2B Nunez 3b
Izturis SS Ruiz C
Guzman P Garcia P

Comments

Submitted by steve on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:56 am

We need this one. Freddy has owned us in his career and hopefully Guzman can follow up his last performance with more of the same. Minus the walk with the bases loaded.

Submitted by mannytrillo on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:45 am

Man, what a bizz kill. Win 8 of 9, then lose 3 of 4 (2 to PITT). We need these next 2 victories, because we got NYM, CHW, SD and LAD all coming up and that will be a tought road.

Submitted by bizmarquis on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:14 am

Man, what a bizz kill. I ain't dead yet, bitches!:) In other news, Legendary Cubs Icon Phil Nevin has called it a career. Godspeed, Kemosabe!

Submitted by Chad on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:32 am

This team reminds me of the 2005 team. If you guys remember, we all agreed that that the 05 team could have competed if they could just get hot. I feel the same way about this team.

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:10 am

I think they could have competed if Wood pitched about 3 times more innings and Prior didn't get hit by a liner.

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:17 am

Guzman's best start last year was vs the Phils fwiw. 6 IP, 8 K, 3 BB, 1 ER on a Ryan Howard homer Cubs lost 2-1 though

Submitted by Cubster on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:37 am

Mutts coming back on Brew crew...David Newhan 2 run HR to make it 4-3 in the bottom 5th agains Sheets

Submitted by RodeoVannn on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:40 am

Theriot should be in every game, why isnt he playing? Well, FG has a chance at 12+ K's today. Hope I am wrong.

Submitted by Cubster on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:00 pm

Soriano, Floyd, Lee, ARam, Barrett, JJones, DeRosa, Izzy & Guzman vs Rollins, Victorino, Rowand, Utley, Burrell, Dobbs, Nunez, Ruiz & Freddie

Submitted by Eric S on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:18 pm

SS Dylan Johnston of the Cubs low A Peoria showing some perseverance last night. Kid has 4 errors last night (3 throwing, 1 missed catch) to add to his .174 BA and now 11 errors on the season. Ends up hitting a game tying 3 run HR in the top of the 9th -- Peoria tacked on another run in the inning and won 10-9. Peoria was down 8-3 going into the 8th inning.

Submitted by Dave in Pittsburgh on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:27 pm

Wow, I don't generally listen to Santo pregame, but LouPa is pregame solid gold today, touching on a LOT of chatboard issue, taking all the questions right out of Ron's mouth. Not ranting, just giving us the same lockerroom exhortation he is giving the troops. Wonder if this will be part of the archived broadcast material?

Submitted by Cubster on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:33 pm

Lou in his pregame interview with Santo says the offense isn't functioning because they haven't been pitch selective with men on base and scouting reports have opposing teams utilizing this to get them to chase pitches. It's refreshing to see the manager recognize the teams flaws...now if he only can get them to fix it...seems as if it's as slow a process as turning an oil tanker around

Submitted by The E-Man on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:38 pm

PITT DAVE: I heard it too! Really, telling. Actually, Lou was very specific in the team's failures in going deep in counts, inability to drive in the run from third ("They were GIVING us a run with the infield back. All you have to do there is make contact. You might get a double"), he doesn't "even want to look at our BA with RISP", he LOVED being up with men on, etc. I really like Lou. These guys who are getting paid a mint, that look "great" on paper - are gonna have to get their shit together NOW. BREW up 9-3 in the 8th. As I said earlier, if they open up a 10 game lead, the Division is over, imo.

Submitted by The E-Man on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:40 pm

CUBSTER: As we have discussed, to overcome several years of losing mentality, it may take a whole season to get the thing on-track again.

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:42 pm

Cubs are batting .274 with RISP, 3rd best in the NL 8th best OBP with RISP 6th best SLG with RISP

Submitted by The E-Man on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:47 pm

"Cubs are batting .274 with RISP, 3rd best in the NL" ROB: I'm just the messenger. Lou isn't happy. Perhaps he's referring to RISP/2outs.

Submitted by henry on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:48 pm

anyone out there know if the pregame lou piece will be available as archive on the gameday audio site?

Submitted by Johann on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:00 pm

Izturis and DeRosa should never be in the lineup together, especially when Jones is still in a slump. That pretty much makes the bottom of our lineup an automatic out. It's also nice to see that Murton is never going to get a consistent chance to play and get in a groove.

Submitted by Fireball on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:04 pm

I swear I can drive that head-high fastball. Why should I wait for something in the strike zone? Signed, Corey Patterson

Submitted by Neifi on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:07 pm

at least I'm consistent 2007: 12 Games--19 AB's (.211) 2006: 12 Games--29 AB's (.206) of course I got into 12 games last year by April 24th. This year it took until the 2nd week in May. I miss my last manager.

Submitted by cubster on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:13 pm

phillies third base coach respecting JJ's arm in center, so much for scouting reports

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:41 pm

DeRosa has an OBP 100 pts higher than his BA and is 3rd or 4th in P/PA in the NL. He's hardly an automatic out and if he gets his batting average into the 270 range, you're going to have one heckuva middle infielder. But even 242/339/453 for a 2b is at least average and I expect him to be better than a 240 hitter.

Submitted by Jordan on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:15 pm

This team can't hit right now....its almost embarrassing. And they won't take pitches. Garcia with 67 pitches in the top of the 6th. They're BEGGING him to throw a CG shutout....Ugh. I never saw a pitch I didn't think I could drive out of the yard... Signed, Alf Soriano

Submitted by billybucks on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:40 pm

Fonzie thrown out trying to jog home from second on a single -- un-be-freakin'-leeeevable. Bob Dernier has clearly got this team's baserunning woes solved. Wow. Jacques looks terrible at the plate -- those were 2 of the worst swings I have seen a lefty take against a RHP - they were more like stabs than swings. Ugh.

Submitted by Fireball on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:01 pm

Aw, they tie the game and the rain starts to fall, delaying the game for the time being. Figures.

Submitted by Rishi on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:11 pm

Hey, look at it this way: If the rain had come an inning earlier it could have cost us the game.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:23 pm

Hey, Matt Murton has a higher slugging and OPBB than Floyd and Jones. Who ever would have guessed that?

Submitted by Adam Greenberg… on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:31 pm

3 run Cub homers are a blessing. Before Murton's today, when was the last 3 run dinger? It was on April 16th vs Padres in a 12-4 win, by Floyd. No wonder this offense has struggled.

Submitted by jordan on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:49 pm

1) Anyone know how long the rain is anticipated to last? 2) thank heavens for Murton's HR.

Submitted by dave on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:51 pm

Who ever would have guessed that? I would have! Maybe because he has shown himself to be a better hitter than Floyd or Jones?

Submitted by Andrew on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:57 pm

Looking at the radar online, the rain seems to be about gone, so 7:30 ET makes sense once they get the field cleaned up. However, there's another huge patch of rain about a half-hour behind the current one.

Submitted by jordan on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:07 pm

Sweet, FOX switched to the Cubs game on the west coast now that the Angels/Rangers game is done. Nice shot by Barrett...but unlucky. Nice play by Nunez.

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:14 pm

he holds soriano...sends jones? guess they roll the dice with a lead. im still trying to make sense of what projects a call at 3rd to run or not and how arbitrary it is, personally. not finding too much rhyme/reason so far, but im not paying huge attention.

Submitted by eli18 on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:34 pm

that's strong stuff from your expensive set-up guys and #2 LHR. wow...just wow.

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:54 pm

Eyre and Howry sure look like two worn out arms this year. "I was sort of told: 'Play the youngs, "try not to overpitch [Scott] Eyre and [Bob] Howry and don't worry yourself to death over wins and losses.' I had never been told anything like that at any level." ~~ Dusty Baker

Submitted by Scott de B. on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:59 pm

Well, I just got back from the park. Left after the rain delay -- it didn't look like it was going to let up for long, and it's still coming down hard. Guess I'm glad I didn't stay.

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:02 pm

yeah, this is dusty's fault still. lets reach waaaaaay back and find a way to still blame him. god knows it cant be anyone currently connected with the team...much less the players. and if it is, its cuz dusty's made them stupid and forget how to play their craft and lou just needs more more more time to make them gods amongst men again...

Submitted by cubster on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:04 pm

somewhere in time, LaTroy Hawkins is throwing toward first base and the ball is bouncing off the runners helmet into the stands...

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:05 pm

howry pre-allstar....43.1ip howry post-allstar..33.1ip eyre pre-allstar....41.2ip eyre post-allstar..19.2ip fwiw...which is not much if you're looking to blame something on anything but the players.

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:14 pm

didn't howry have a 2.60ish ERA before today? must be dusty's fault... howry was 12th in the NL in IP for relievers Eyre not even in the top 40, 5th most on the team

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:25 pm

this is a frustrating start. you know the tallent is there...at least a lotta us feel that way...at least better than its shown itself. getting old seeing it not combine in the right way only being saved by a nice winning streak so far.

Submitted by billybucks on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:03 pm

Two outs, nobody on, 2-run lead in the 7th, Philly crowd booing -- and OH-NO! -man and the increasingly crappy Howry allow 6 runs to score? The false hope of the 6-3 runs agianst the Pirates and Nats has vanished. Buckle in for an 0-7 roadtrip, followed by a Sox sweep.

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:57 pm

re:63 So what?? It was HENDRY who implied that Howry and Eyre were getting worn out last year, not me. .

Submitted by crunch on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:32 pm

when you're wrong you're wrong...unless you change the meaning of what you're talking about mid-conversation.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:20 pm

Eyre had physical problems in the 2nd half of last year, as I recall. That would probably have something to do with him pitching less - just a shot in the dark.

Recent comments

  • Childersb3 (view)

    AZ Phil:
    Rookie ball (ACL) starts on May 4th. Do yo think Ramon and Rosario (maybe Delgado) stay in Mesa for the month of May, then go to MB if all goes "solid"?
     

  • crunch (view)

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  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    I THINK I agree with that decision. They committed to Wicks as a starter and, while he hasn’t been stellar I don’t think he’s been bad enough to undo that commitment.

    That said, Wesneski’s performance last night dictates he be the next righty up.

    Quite the dilemma. They have many good options, particularly in relief, but not many great ones. And complicating the situation is that the pitchers being paid the most are by and large performing the worst - or in Taillon’s case, at least to this point, not at all.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Wesneski and Mastrobuoni to Iowa

    Taillon and Wisdom up

    Wesneski can't pitch for a couple of days after the 4 IP from last night. But Jed picked Wicks over Wesneski.

  • crunch (view)

    booooooooooo

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  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Tonight’s game postponed. Split games on Saturday.

  • crunch (view)

    cubs getting crazy good at not having player moves leak.

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    p.wisdom was not in today's lineup in iowa (rained out) and he was removed from the game last night mid-game, but not for injury.  good bet he's with the team in the bigs, too.

  • Bill (view)

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  • Sonicwind75 (view)

    I suspect Brown will spend some time in the bullpen due to inning restrictions.  Pitched only 93 innings last year and career high is 104 innings in 2022.  I would expect them to be cautious with a young player with his injury history.

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