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I missed the earlier innings, but what type of pitch did GM Jr. hit for a homer, and was it far?

Either move Thome down in the lineup to 7 or 8, or see if you can jump start him by putting him 2nd in the order. No reason to pitch to Kotchman here.

CQ with a good effort...Angels are close to taking the lead and likely wrapping up the sweep. This offense this series is reminiscent of the Blue Jays debacle.

I'd love to know how many hits the Sox have averaged in the first 5 innings of games this season. It can't be more than 3 or 4.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 26, 2008 -> 01:18 AM) Who's been the bigger bust? OC or Swisher? Swisher, considering that Sweeney is playing decent and he's locked up for a long time.

OC finally gets a nice hit, and then shows terrible instincts to go for it.

Just got back from a long day of family functions. I see that CQ continues to rule, our starting pitching keeps us in games, and Swisher/Thome are worthless.

Terrible by Piniella. Why take out your best overall player in Lee just to get Blanco to bat instead of the pitcher? Also, I can't believe they threw a fastball to Bay with 2 strikes. Wuertz has a great slider, and Bay's been known to chase that particular pitch. Oh well....nice end to an annoying baseball day.

My wife just made a good observation....the Pirates have hit about 100 weak grounders to the 3rd base coach.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 25, 2008 -> 04:13 AM) fathom, do you watch every Cubs game? Not trying to be smart. Just seems like you watch every game. Yep, but to be fair, I watch tons of games not including Sox and Cubs. I miss any Cubs game day during the week. I've watched a lot of Reds games this season as well. I love having the Extra Innings package on DTV.

I'd rather watch college softball than the Pirates.

Um, Fukudome foul tips a bunt attempt, and they call it a ball. It's too bad Hawk's not doing this game, he might have a heart attack with these umpires. Grabow's really making the Cubs earn it here.

QUOTE (daa84 @ May 25, 2008 -> 02:49 AM) yeah he basically got a fastball right down the middle.... and lou makes a mockery of the new mlb rules...thatll make bud happy..what a dick hank white is playing first lol Technically, Piniella should have not been allowed to pull the pitcher. You're supposed to have to make the move as soon as you leave the dugout.

Laroche freaking lasucks. My brother compares to him Thome

QUOTE (daa84 @ May 25, 2008 -> 03:38 AM) luis rivas has a .236 obp....and we think we have it bad with uribe! He had 4 straight batting practice fastballs to hit that at bat.

QUOTE (daa84 @ May 25, 2008 -> 03:30 AM) cubs are about to blow this open too...isnt this like the third of fourth game the cubs have gone 11+ in pittsburgh this year? Yes it is...Lieber's pitched in all of them I believe.

The Pirates always make Lieber look like Brad Lidge. Great effort by Capps tonight, but unless he can go 10 innings, I can't see the Pirates winning this.

Could have been better, but at least the game's not over.

Give us a miracle Mr. Rivas.

QUOTE (daa84 @ May 25, 2008 -> 01:39 AM) no s*** ....hes gettin the slider 6 inches off the outside corner And now a pitch at the letters. What a freaking joke. I honestly think the only way the Cubs don't make the postseason is if Marmol tears his elbow.

Holy cow, does Marmol have naked pictures of this umpire?

QUOTE (daa84 @ May 25, 2008 -> 02:36 AM) ohh thought that mighta been gone by laroche And then he swings at a pitch 2 feet inside. Marmol gets the respect from the umps that would make Greg Maddux jealous.

One other question....why weren't the Pirates guarding the 3rd base line when Ramirez was up?

QUOTE (daa84 @ May 25, 2008 -> 02:26 AM) guys dont worry...luis rivas will save the day if not maybe doug meinkeixicz, or maybe jason michaels...or maybe another fill in the blank guy who was run out of the AL Ironic that Wilson and Doumit will be back next week, right after the Cubs have played the Pirates 250 times this season.

Did you hear the stat about how consistent the Cubs offense has been this year? They've scored roughly 32 runs in every inning this season besides the 9th inning.