Game 57 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (4 of 4)

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SP Ubaldo Jimenez SP Sean Gallagher
  1-5, 5.37, 48 K, 33 BB, 58.2 IP
2-1, 4.50, 17 K, 10 BB, 26 IP
       
LF *Scott Podsednik LF Alfonso Soriano
CF *Cory Sullivan SS Ryan Theriot
1B *Todd Helton 1B *Micah Hoffpauir
3B Garrett Atkins 3B Aramis Ramirez
RF *Seth Smith RF *Kosuke Fukudome
2B *Ian Stewart C Geovany Soto
SS *Omar Quintanilla CF *Jim Edmonds
C Yorvit Torrealba 2B Mark DeRosa
P Ubaldo Jimenez P Sean Gallagher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How do you top a 7-1 homestand and an 8-2 homestand? What about a 7-0 homestand? And let's not even think about that the Cubs would be going for the tenth straight win if it wasn't for those two unfortunate blown ninth-inning losses in Pittsburgh.

All this home-cooking might be needed, as the Cubs head out for a West Coast trip that will see them on the road for 23 of their next 32 games.

Today's lineup features Micah Hoffpauir in the three spot. I wonder what Lou had to do to get Derrek to take a game off? 

Game notes fun after the jump...

  • This is the first time since 1908 (see the parallel?) that the Cubs have entered June with the best record in baseabll.
  • A win today and the Cubs would have their first back-to-back homestands with seven or more wins since 1984.
  • The last time the Cubs started as well as 25-8 at home was 1977, the 1918 team was the last to go 26-8.
  • The Cubs followed their 17-win April, with an 18-win May.

Sweep, Sweep, Sweep!!!

 

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Submitted by Rob G. on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 12:35pm
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Submitted by 10man
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 12:49pm

derrek lee is probably tied up in the clubhouse drugged and gagged.

Submitted by Chad
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 12:56pm

A sweep would be freaking sweet.

Submitted by Dmac
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 1:10pm

Eh, the historically dreaded West Coast swing; what a crazy schedule the powers - that - be cooked up for the club this year, it's almost as if Wrigley was undergoing renovations this year. Oh well - sooner or later they've got to prove they can win consistently on the road, might as well be now.

Submitted by WISCGRAD
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 1:32pm

Soriano displaying his solid defense again. Hope DeRosa is not hurt because of it.

Submitted by Chad
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 4:45pm

besides your husband being shot how did you like the play mrs. lincoln?

Jeez dude. give it a rest.

Submitted by crunch
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 4:46pm

he's also still hitting 1st even though there's better team options and his legs are hobbled, but what's new there?

hehe...

Submitted by WISCGRAD
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 5:01pm

Dude, what does that even mean first of all? Second, he dropped a flyball that I could have caught - I have the right to comment on it. That play sucked balls, you know it, I know it, and Soriano knows it. I also don't think I've made enough similar comments to have to "give it a rest."

Submitted by Chad
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 5:37pm

Dude i am saying SAVE IT. He's playing great and the Cubs are winning. When those two things stop happening the you can complain. But as long as the cubs keep winning, i don't care how many fly balls he drops.

get it?

Submitted by Chad
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 5:38pm

something is strange at the server. i just posted that at 3:37 pst and it says 2:37 (usually its cst)

strange.

Submitted by crunch
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 5:48pm

he's hitting great...well, soriano-style great...

he's taken a step back with everything in the field but his throwing arm, though.

you gotta consider the full package, esp. if him being a DH isn't the issue being addressed.

btw, how about howry since may...think he's given up runs once and only had 1-2 "rough" outings. sweetness.

Submitted by WISCGRAD
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 6:15pm

Actually, I can complain any time that I want. GET IT?

Submitted by Chad
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 6:34pm

Then complain away you ingrate. I don't know what more you want. This team has the best record in baseball. Soriano is tied for the team lead in homers and is one behind in rbis. At this point who cares? So whine all you want. Some people will never be happy no matter what happens.

Submitted by WISCGRAD
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 8:05pm

Christ dude. I did not say that I am not happy with the Cubs. I am quite happy. I am just not all that happy with an easy dropped flyball that almost resulted in an injury. I did nothing to deserve the attack. If it makes you feel like a bigger man or something then fine.

When I can't watch the game I often check in via Cub Reporter to see what is happening in the game. I like being able to do that. So when I am watching a game I try to do the same thing for others who might be checking. So I commented on the Soriano play. I don't really think it's a big deal. And I'm glad DeRosa is not hurt. If he had broken a finger on the play - whether the Cubs won or not - it would have been something to complain about.

Submitted by big_lowitzki
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 6:24pm

Playing great? Not so sure about that.

He is hitting very well, and that is much appreciated. But he has looked bad on the base paths, and even worse defensively.

So overall I am not sure that you can say he is playing great.

Submitted by Chad
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 6:35pm

he is being paid for his bat. everything else is gravy.

Submitted by crunch
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 6:38pm

if that was the case we'd have carlos lee in left, i imagine.

Submitted by Charlie
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 9:03pm

I agree. He also got his contract for his legs and base stealing ability and because he looked as though he might improve in left field or even play center.

It's great that he's hitting, but I think most people are disappointed when he drops routine fly balls. It's not that hard to catch fly balls when you have access to a baseball field and someone to hit you fungoes every day.

I don't believe anyone said to release him or bench him, they just voiced their disappointment in the play. We'd like to see him get better and make the routine plays. I for one would also like to see his legs get healthy so he can go back to being a fairly effective base stealer. Of course, while he's hitting over .300 and knocking the ball out of the park, I'll still hope to see him in the game (especially since the bottom of our order is getting on base this year and Soriano has driven in over 30 runs). Then again, it was also nice to see Reed Johnson come in in the top of the 9th to play defense.

Submitted by crunch
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 4:45pm

best record for the cubs going into june in 1st since...1908.

Submitted by crunch
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 6:08pm

you'll never believe what SD pitcher is about to undergo season ending shoulder surgery.

Submitted by Brick
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 6:16pm

Prior's season endings > Prior's season beginnings.

Submitted by Sweet Lou
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 6:45pm

Before the season began, I was of the opinion that the Cubs should re-sign Prior for $1 million. I was wrong.

Submitted by jacos
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 7:12pm

That's alright, Sweet Lou.

As long as Hendry wasn't.

Submitted by Charlie
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 9:05pm

I'm right their with you. It's been hard to let go of 2003, and I held onto hope for Prior. This sort of injury/surgery history looks pretty bleak, though. Too bad. I never bought all the negative things said about his personality, though I suppose I had little reason to believe or disbelieve those rumors.

Submitted by Wild Thing
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 7:17pm

As much as I loathe Edmonds, if he can continue to contribute as he has this series, that'd fill the Cubs' only remaining hole, unless you count Marquis' shitty pitching as a "hole". Doubt the Cubs will be able to move him, though.

Submitted by big_lowitzki
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 8:32pm

Gotta' love the Marquis hate.

You do know that Marquis has been better than Lilly this year, right?

Once again - Marquis is a very serviceable 5th starter. The Cubs could do a lot worse.

Submitted by Charlie
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 9:08pm

I agree, but I can also see why people might look at Marquis's spot as a place where the Cubs could improve the ball club. If Gallagher pitches well, maybe Hill or Marshall come back from injury and can pitch better than Marquis, then the Cubs would have an improved rotation. Lilly seems to be improving, if you don't take his last start to heart. Then again, Gallagher could lose it and who knows what will happen with Hill and Marshall? As of right now, Marquis is helping the Cubs. Who would take his place, Hart, Veal, or Wells? None of those guys are gonna outpitch Marquis as of right now.

Submitted by navigator
on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 12:23pm

I wouldn't say we're lucky to have the grotesquely overpaid (Cubs owe him $10 mil next year) Jason Marquis. We're just stuck with him.

Lucky, is Sean Gallagher actually doing a fine job filling in for Super Flop, Rich Hill.

Submitted by big_lowitzki
on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 12:43pm

Who said anything about being lucky to have Marquis?

Submitted by navigator
on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 1:11pm

Like I said, I wouldn't say that. No one in his right mind would.

Submitted by big_lowitzki
on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 1:59pm

And like I said... no one IS saying it, so I am not sure what the point it?

Marquis is what he is - a serviceable #5 starter who is going to take the ball every 5th game and pitch 5-6 innings. Sometimes those innings will be good, sometime they will be bad, and most of the time those innings will be mediocre.

And once again, I need to point out that Lilly continues to pitch worse than Marquis, or, at "best," just as badly.

Marquis really isn't a problem on this team.

Submitted by Mister Whipple
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 9:25pm

Don't act so surprised. It is our sword duty to kvetch about the #5.

Submitted by Chifan
on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 12:09am

from Hart or Marshall at 400 K a year and have 6.6 mil to spend elsewhere.

Submitted by Charlie
on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 9:07am

Marshall's hurt, Hart may or may not be as good as Marquis in a starting role. Hart has better stuff, but he's thrown a lot of pitches per inning in AAA and we have yet to see him start in the majors, which is always a different ballgame. That said, if they found a way to trade Marquis away without paying much of his 6.6 and Hill, Marshal, and Hart were all healthy and considered part of our available pitching depth, I'd be in favor of it (especially if there is some team out there that would like to give us a reliever or a prospect in return--but that would just be bonus).

Submitted by Little Nate Lewis
on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 7:21pm

"Soriano is tied for the team lead in homers and is one behind in rbis."

Pretty amazing considering the early season DL stint....

Lets just hope he is on one of his hot streaks come October.

Submitted by nohit
on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 3:02pm

I love the comments in this article:

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/rose...

Submitted by Mister Whipple
on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 6:06pm

Hi-frickin-larious!

I wonder what the word count is on "hack" in the comments? It's definitely in there a dozen times.

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