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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
* Richard Lovelady
Hector Neris 
Daniel Palencia 
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
Hayden Wesneski 

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

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

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Pete Crow-Armstrong 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 8 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Luke Little, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
Luis Vazquez, INF 

10-DAY IL: 2
* Cody Bellinger, OF  
Seiya Suzuki, OF

15-DAY IL: 4
Kyle Hendricks, P 
* Drew Smyly, P 
* Justin Steele, P
* Jordan Wicks, P    

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




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Game 137 Thread / Phillies @ Cubs (4 of 4)

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SP *Jamie Moyer
 SP *Sean Marshall

11-7, 3.81, 102 K, 50 BB, 160.2 IP

3-3, 3.52, 43 K, 13 BB, 46 IP
       
SS #Jimmy Rollins LF
 Alfonso Soriano
2B *Chase Utley CF
 Reed Johnson
LF Pat Burrell
1B
Derrek Lee
1B *Ryan Howard
 3B
 Aramis Ramirez
CF #Shane Victorino
2B
 Mark DeRosa
RF
 Jayson Werth C
 Geovany Soto
3B
 Pedo Feliz RF
 *Kosuke Fukudome
C
 Carlos Ruiz
 SS
 Ronny Cedeno
P *Jamie Moyer
 P *Sean Marshall

 

Carlos Zambrano was scheduled to start Sunday for the Cubs, but Z and his dead arm ("muscle fatigue in his triceps," according to the Cubs) are going to skip a turn. WSCR also reported this morning that Rich Harden, whose velocity was markedly down against the Phillies on Friday, will skip his next turn, meaning he won't pitch until sometime after the Houston series. Can I say it? Oy, oy, oy. (Nice to have an 11-game lead in the Wild Card race, however.)

Sean Marshall, who was three years old in 1986 when Jamie Moyer made his Major League debut for the Cubs, will start in Zambrano's place this afternoon against the 45-year-old Moyer.

Marshall is 1-3, 3.97 in four starts this season and last pitched in a starting role two weeks ago in Miami, when he allowed 2 runs over 5 IP in a 2-1 Cub loss.

Moyer, who bettered Steve Carlton (of the Phils, ironically) in that long ago Cub debut, pitched against his former team back in April, and the Cubs knocked him around good. They knocked him around real good.

With a win, the Cubs will clinch the 7-game season series from the Phillies.

 

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Comments

Submitted by The Real Neal on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:40 pm

Two second basemen - guess we're doing the Howard shift for the whole game? ; ) Is that Gwen Stefani reference? I read an Indian newspaper article that described her as 'buxom'. Obviously that writer had a different point of view than the typical American when it comes to that word.

Submitted by blockhead25 on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:46 pm

Cubs offense not exactly hitting on all cylinders last 5 games. Certainly concerned about the health of our starting pitching, but if the offense keeps it together in September, we'll be fine.

Submitted by Jeff_Pico on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:36 pm

Got the split. Could have been worse. The offense has gone a little dead. Still happy to have the cushion over the Brewers, I'm sure we're going to need it with the tough September schedule. Gotta keep winning series.

Submitted by johann on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:43 pm

I love what the Cubs are doing, but I still cannot escape the nagging suspicion that our offense is a house of cards. We have a lot of people hitting who could all easily stop hitting at the worst time... Still, optimism! Trying to be optimistic! Perhaps it's because I've actually been able to watch our last two losses.

Submitted by blockhead25 on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:02 pm

Cubs have scored a total of 6 runs in innings 1-6 over the last 5 games. Puts a heck of a lot pressure on your starters. I suppose what shows the strength of the team is that even with the offensive struggles, Cubs won 3 of 5, and had the go ahead run at the plate in the 8th of the two losses. Milwaukee keeps crushing bad teams. They aren't rolling over at all and now with the WC pretty close to in the bag they can really be aggressive and go after the Cubs. Phillies are the first NL team this year to win the season series from the Cubs.

Submitted by Dmac on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:33 pm

Would have been nice to get the series win, but this just happens to be a pretty good Phillies team. Sometimes you have to tip your hat to the opposition, no matter your own struggles of late. Go get 'em tomorrow, boys.

Submitted by WISCGRAD on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:57 pm

The Brewers will call up top prospects Mat Gamel, Alcides Escobar and Angel Salome on Monday. They'll add 10 players in all. The others are pitchers Mitch Stetter, Tim Dillard and Mark DiFelice; infielders Joe Dillon and Brad Nelson; outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. and catcher Vinny Rottino.

Submitted by The E-Man on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:18 pm

I had mentioned last Wednesday that the only NL team that scared me is the Phillies. I believe Jacos, or Dmac, or someone else perhaps disagreed. The evidence is there as to why. Very capable starters, improved pen, and THEY RAKE. In any case - MArshall is no substitute for Z - "tired arm" or not. He will be no more than a 5th starter, imo, on any team. It was almost amusing watching the "Slowskys" duel at Wrigley. Or - as Cubster said during the game, "Slow and Slower". Our guys do not fare well against Slowskys. In fact, they usually look bad. We again had chances, but the big two-out hit alluded us (Reed!). Let's Mow the Stros!

Submitted by BlueDogEd on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:31 pm

Thanks to AZ Phil I know why they made that move. If I remember and understand correctly, we now have the option of putting three or possibly four of the September call ups on the postseason roster -- Guzman because he's been on ML DL and exemptions to replace Fox and Hill with the possibility of a fourth if Lieber is placed on the DL again. I think Guzman and Hoffpauer make the most sense, but wonder if we'll see a couple of right handed bats get a chance to audition for a spot as a RH bat off the bench.

Submitted by Jeff_Pico on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:29 pm

Anyone know if Dubois is going to get the call up? Presumably after Iowa's playoff games are over? He could be just the kind out of nowhere player that you see make a September run now and then.

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Submitted by blockhead25 on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:57 pm

not sure the point...but that means the Brewers were 14-7 without Sabathia on the mound. That shows that the team is the real deal.

Submitted by Dmac on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:54 pm

"I believe Jacos, or Dmac, or someone else perhaps disagreed." Not me - I haven't seen any Phillies games since the April series, which was too early for me to make any kind of evaluation.

Submitted by Chad on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 08:56 pm

I am worried about this 2 game losing streak. I could cost us the division. I will let this quote sum up my fears: Kent Brockman: "Professor, without knowing precisely what the danger is, would you say it's time for our viewers to crack each other's heads open and feast on the goo inside?" Professor: "Yes I would, Kent." In other news, I can't say it enough. After the break if we go 2 out of 3 or better against the bad teams and .500 or better against the good teams, the Brewers can't catch us. We did exactly what we had to do. Split vs. a playoff quality team. We need to take 4 of the next 6 and we will be fine. The Astos aren't horrible but we get them at home. The Reds are pretty bad and we should be able to handle them. Let's all put the gas cans and matches down.

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  • Childersb3 (view)

    Folks, I've known Richard Lovelady since he was an 18 yr old Freshman at East Ga State College in Swainsboro, Ga.

    I was the WBB Coach at EGSC and Richard was their prize recruit from outside of Hinesville, Ga.

    My roommate was the Pitching Coach there.

    Richard showed up a skinny, loose lipped, 83mph Lefty. Pretty good basketball player actually. 

    My roommate became the head coach.

    Richard came back from a minor injury for his Sophmore year a more serious man. He hit 90mph and started mowing GA JUCO hitters down. It was really fun to watch.

    He was the first D1 signee for EGSC baseball (school had only had athletics for five yrs at that point). He went to Kennesaw St and became their closer. One yr later, he hit 100mph and KC drafted him in the 10th Rd. 

    He lost the high velo with a surgery a while back.

    It's so cool to see him in MLB. And now he's a Cub!! It's crazy to realize I actually "know" a Cub.

    He's a legit good guy.

    Easy to root for!!!

     

  • Cubster (view)

    Tim. Thanks for remembering Lee Elia Day. It will always be one of the most epic rants in all sports.  It took about 3 seconds to recognize him from your picture but I  did get it right. 

    Now that Les Grobstein is no longer with us, that might contribute to this grand piece of Cubbery fading.

    Just like fine wine, it should be heard...unedited. 40 years, wow.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Does he have any options left, Phil?

  • crunch (view)

    morel in the lineup and playing 3rd.

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    Richard Lovelady one walk & 20 K, 22 hits but no HR, high ERA, and two-to-one GB to FB in 12.1 IP, so I would guess that's why he got the call. Sort of the exact opposite of Luke Little. 

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Definitely surprised about Dick Lovelady. He has a phenomenal name but that’s probably the best thing he’s got. I was kinda hoping for Wieck even though he’s apparently still tossing 86 as his heater 

  • crunch (view)

    wicks 15d DL...cubs select...get ready for this one...richard f'n lovelady.  lovelady's stregnths include being able to throw a ball left handed and that's about it.

    also little optioned, palencia up.

  • crunch (view)

    straily's a bit rusty...

    3ip 4h 5bb 4k, 2r/1er

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Open 40 man spot might see the return of CJ. He’s been okay in Iowa. Teheran has been rocked in his starts this year. SSS of course.

    Wouldn’t be shocked seeing another 40 man spot open with Brewer losing his spot.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Word is that Counsell thought Mervis and Wisdom got too much work in yesterday so it will be Wesneski.

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