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Game 42 Thread / White Sox @ Cubs (3 of 3)

Submitted by Rob G. on
Game Chat Nick Masset vs. Carlos Zambrano SWEEP! SWEEP! SWEEP!

Comments

Submitted by Mister Whipple on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:23 am

Go Cubs! Bust out the brooms! I felt like I owed it to you all after peeing on the parade in the last thread. Sorry.

Submitted by CT Steve on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:23 am

Z getting 2 nice starts in a row, the sweep, getting to .500, that the opposing pitcher is a nobody, that it's the Sox... There are a lot of things working against this one. Oh, the pessimism. Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.

Submitted by Carlos Rubi on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:28 am

"that the opposing pitcher is a nobody" Especially that. Is he a soft-tossing lefthander?

Submitted by CT Steve on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:31 am

No, he's not a lefty, otherwise there'd be no hope at all. Also, Marmol closing? Anyone have any thoughts on that. I like the idea that they are trying something new--that is, the notion that closers are made rather than found (see: Jorge Julio experiments)--I'm hoping/guessing someone sees something in this kid. Dempster starting... meh.

Submitted by The E-Man on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:42 am

A distinguishing characteristic of our new manager, as has been pointed out many times, is he would rather tinker with things that are failing, rather than "stay pat" and hope they get better somewhere down the line. Perhaps when it is too late. This was Dusty's way. "Why play someone else when Neifi does the job fine." Keeping this team (and his previous teams) on their toes, as the players have alluded to, I believe keeps their heads in the game fwiw. BTW - The guy sitting next to me yesterday said in the first inning, "Man, Daryl Ward can't play Major League level 1B!" after his first error. I said, "Well - he sure can hit. THAT is why Hendry signed him." Sure enough, he went 2-3 and the D improved as the game wore on with some nice scoops. To this point, my opinion on this guy has been off base. He is doing and admirable job for what was required of him. He SHOULD have had the start in NY instead of DeRosa playing first, imo.

Submitted by Scott de B. on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:59 am

Also, Marmol closing? Anyone have any thoughts on that. He only closed because the lead was comfortable. Dempster was warming up earlier.

Submitted by Carlos Rubi on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:12 am

Ward is definitely better than John "Crap, he's in the starting lineup?" Mabry and whatever we had at 1B when Lee went down -- Todd Walker, Phil Nevin and the aforementioned punchless Mabry.

Submitted by Johann on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:14 am

Ward should be starting at 1st true, but DeRosa should be at 2nd and Theriot should be at SS. If it comes to a choice between DeRosa and Izzy, DeRosa wins every time.

Submitted by eli18 on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:17 am

except for the fact that derosa can't really swing a bat right now b/c he's hurt...

Submitted by The Real Neal on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:14 pm

I am starting to think Zambrano is not going to win the Cy Young this year.

Submitted by The E-Man on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:44 pm

Why is it that the Cubs over time, make rookies and call-ups look like Cy Young against them?

Submitted by crunch on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:08 pm

christ...at what point under .500 games does lou not become a damn saint? there's more talent here than's been here in years and somehow its lou's great talent that matters even though the team is underperforming. somehow it's dusty's fault and lou's shining through. the b/s about how dusty never changed anything is about as lame as those that claim dusty ruins pitchers. you'd think dlee was being held back for todd hollandsworth at 1st rather than battle of scrub A vs. scrub B...somehow the sub of 1 scrub over another was all that was holding the cubs back from 20 wins under dusty or something. so what the hell is lou doing to keep throwing away games? i guess its "dusty residue". sure as hell cant be the players... yawn.

Submitted by billybucks on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:23 pm

When Z hits a batter after the 5th inning, he should be pulled immediately. It is a warning sign that he is losing it -- bad things ALWAYS follow.

Submitted by Rich C&T on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:28 pm

Wow, billybucks. You called that one. Z loads the bases, Lou pulls Z, Cotts comes in, AJ hits a grand salami to make it 8-2. Ugh. It sure did go from 3-2 to 8-2 in a hurry.

Submitted by billybucks on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:30 pm

It HAD to be A.J. Crappy end to a good weekend. Like I said, when Z hits a guy, pull him immediately. This would likely still be a one-run game. Zambrano's struggles have now become a serious issue -- it's May 20th, and he has yet to have a dominating performance. When your "Ace" is your worst starter, something is up.

Submitted by Rich on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:32 pm

Funny how Aardsma gave up the slam to Lee and then Cotts gave one up to AJ....this trade couldn't be more even at this point.

Submitted by billybucks on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:40 pm

Aardsma didn't give up the slam -- Logan did. But, your point is well taken -- the Aardsma/Cotts trade is looking good for both teams....both hitting teams when they are pitching. After his hot start, Cotts is looking pretty poor lately. I hate watching Jacques hit -- .260 with 1 HR on May 20? Yikes. All brooms should now be securely put back in their appropriate closets.

Submitted by CT Steve on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:42 pm

Dusty, welcome to the TCR. Why did you chose the name "crunch"?

Submitted by cubsterInLa on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:44 pm

Zambrano is NOT an "Ace" -- he just isn't mentally tough (he would be in real trouble over in the American League)...who thinks Zambrano is actually worth close to $12 Million this year...? his agent thinks he deserves Barry Zito money....I am so glad the Tribune company will NOT allow Hendry to make a big financial commitment to Zambrano -- that might be a huge mistake to lock into a new contract with Big Z...Right now Lily and Marquis are so much more reliable (and more cost effective too).

Submitted by crunch on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:48 pm

"Dusty, welcome to the TCR. Why did you chose the name “crunch”? " yeah...what i said is totally invalid. what's your counterpoint? bring the logic. here's your invitation.

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:05 pm

I hate watching Jacques hit — .260 with 1 HR on May 20? Yikes. I hate watching JJ try to throw the ball... sometimes it looks like his arm came off..... like today.

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:12 pm

yeah…what i said is totally invalid. Well, it was more of an emotional rant than a logical argument.. I take it you don't like the fact that people love Lou's style even when the Cubs aren't doing particularly well....

Submitted by cubsterInLa on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:25 pm

How many people thing Zambrano will be pitching for the Cubs in 2008...? It's possible the new owners may want to go in a different direction. I like big Z but he is just not consistent enough any more...Maybe he was over-used during the last few yrs....It could be a HUGE risk to lock Big Z into a $80+ Million contract.

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:28 pm

Zambrano is NOT an “Ace” — I said the same thing a couple weeks ago and nobody agreed with me. But Z was pretty much our ace by default the last couple years. Right now he's overpriced.

Submitted by B-52 Red Monkey on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:31 pm

Any predictions for the bullpen shake up? I'm guessing Guz goes to the pen, Marshall to the rotation, and Eyre starts having back spasms.

Submitted by crunch on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:37 pm

"I take it you don’t like the fact that people love Lou’s style even when the Cubs aren’t doing particularly well…." could care less about lou. how about the players? i just dont get the still blaming of a guy who's not here and looking on the bright side of a manager who's not even getting results. at what point do these 3-4m babysitters cease to matter? i like lou better than dusty, but the level of elevation on him for some is kinda...whatever to me.

Submitted by The E-Man on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:38 pm

"I said the same thing a couple weeks ago and nobody agreed with me." CWTP: No. I had your back here to a degree. He is OUR ace - based on his track record. This year is really an anamoly imo. But certanly, in comparing him to the other elite pitchers in the NL -he is not AN ace this year. If the Cubs has a sports psychologist that spoke spanish fluently, this would be the place he should go for "rehab". To see Z melt down consistenly with two outs over the last four years is discouraging to watch as a fan.

Submitted by billybucks on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:40 pm

More Aardsma, please. Wow -- Aardvark sure showed the Cubs they made a mistake by trading him...alas, ditto for Cotts and the Sox.

Submitted by billybucks on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:45 pm

Wow --2 outs, nobody on, then the next 8 reach safely. It's the 7th inning from last Saturday in Philly all over again. We really need some of the old hands (namely, Z and Howry) to get their stufff together, and quickly, because it looks like the early-season miracle boys (Hill, Marquis, Cotts) have come back to earth a bit. Cubs have 3 lefties in the pen -- and not one of them can be coutned on to retire a LH batter right now. Big problem.

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:51 pm

Yep, E-Man. Agree with your post. Sometimes Z's meltdowns make you wonder if he'll ever get it back. Beyond that, this year his velocity is still way down and it's pretty late in the season for that.

Submitted by cubswinthepennant on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:01 pm

A note of optimism: If RF Josh Kroeger and LF-1B-Ca Jake Fox continue hitting like this in AA we may see them for a bit in September: Fox 2/5 today .359 Kroeger 2/3 today .374 meanwhile back in Iowa, Mike Fontenot played yesterday and picked up 2 hits. Added two more today and he's hitting .374 Felix Pie 3/5 with a triple .415

Submitted by Dave in Pittsburgh on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:08 pm

CRAP. How long until we learn about the REAL stealth injury to Soriano, which (unless he's dogging) seemed to have factored into a couple of his plays and effort today

Submitted by crunch on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:09 pm

soriano should have made it to 1st on that last out...wonder how slow he is currently or if he just assumed a hit/out-at-2nd.

Submitted by Kevin on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:16 pm

They really need to do something about these huge rallys with 2 outs and no one out. They lost all composure and then give up a hit and its a greased slope after that.

Submitted by mannytrillo on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:52 pm

Soriano is clearly nowhere near 100%. Watching him run, it becomes obvious. If he is hurt, just sit him for a few weeks and get him healthy. It is better than seeing him labor around and then at the end of the year use the fact that he was banged up as a reason he underperformed.

Submitted by steve on Sun, 05/20/2007 - 05:01 pm

If he is injured and it seems he is, bring up Pie and put him on the DL. Obviously it's always nice to have a bat like Alfonso's in the lineup everyday but he definetly not 100% and it's hard to produce when you have a hammy problem.

Recent comments

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    DJL: if a pitcher is recalled to be the 27th man for a doubleheader and then is optioned back to the minors the next day, the 15-day "clock" does NOT reset. The one day call-up for the doubleheader is treated like it never happened with respect to a pitcher having to spend at least 15 days on optional assignment before he can be recalled. 

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    Probably the only reason David Peralta is still in the organization (he is at AAA Iowa) is to be available in case anything bad were to happen to Ian Happ (which it just did). So if Happ needs to go on the IL, the Cubs can select Peralta to play LF, DFA Wisdom (and hope he and what remains of his $2.725M salary gets claimed off waivers), and recall Mervis to platoon at DH with Cooper (with Canario / Tauchman sharing RF), at least until Suzuki and Happ are back...

     

  • crunch (view)

    i'd just like to take a moment to express to the world i'm still pissed willson contreras is not a cub when the pricetag was 5/87m (17.5m/yr).

    it would be nice to have a legacy-type player to stick around, especially one with his leadership and the respect he gets from his peers.  cubs fans deserved more than 1 season of contreras + morel...that was gold.

  • crunch (view)

    happ, right hamstring tightness, day-to-day (hopefully 0 days).

    he will be reevaluated tomorrow.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    I guess I'm not looking for that type of AB 

    Just a difference of opinion

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    I don’t see Tauchman as a weak link in any position. He simply adds his value in a different way.

    I don’t know that we gain much by putting him in the outfield - Happ, Bellinger and Suzuki and Tauchman all field their positions well. If you’re looking for Taucnman’s kind of AB in a particular game I don’t see why it can’t come from DH.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Tauchman gets a pinch hit RBI single with a liner to RF. This is his spot. He's a solid 4th OF. But he isn't a DH. 

    He takes pitches. Useful. I still believe in having good hitters.

    You don't want your DH to be your weak link (other than your C maybe)

  • crunch (view)

    bit of a hot take here, but i'm gonna say it.

    the 2024 marlins don't seem to be good at doing baseballs.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Phil, will the call up for a double header restart that 15 days on assignment for a pitcher? Like will wesneski’s 15 days start yesterday, or if he’s the 27th man, will that mean 15 days from tomorrow?

    I hope that makes sense. It sounds clearer in my head.

  • Charlie (view)

    Tauchman obviously brings value to the roster as a 4th outfielder who can and should play frequently. Him appearing frequently at DH indicated that the team lacks a valuable DH. 

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