Harry Chappas

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 03:15 PM) Thome was announced as a pinch hitter and the Cubs went to the bullpen to bring in a lefty, so Guillen brought Fields to the plate and now he walked. That is a real good move by Guillen there and something I think he should do more. Is it just me or does Guillen just not like to manage in the A.L?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 03:11 PM) Just take that slider to right Beckham Your computer is slow. Marmol is a converted catcher that seems to not be able to find the groove he once had. The bottom of this order has got to be killing cub fans. I'd like to see Floyd hit for there with Thome then go Thorton/Dotel and Jenks.

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 03:01 PM) I'll give you two reasons: 1. 162 games. 2. No more amphetamines in the clubhouse. You are right on. Ozzeroo with a real tough decision here. I think if they lost yesterday he goes to his pen but with the win he stays with Floyd. They will have played 5 games in 8 days so all of the starters are pitching and will pitch on extended rest except Danks on Sunday. I don't want to see Linebrink or Dotel.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 02:25 PM) 6-7-8 hitters have been on 5 out of the first 6 times today 1 through 5 are 0-11

Think Guillen will start using his pitchers to bunt the rest of the year like Pinella uses zambrano to pinch hit? I am not joking.

He gets two outs with three pitches and then walks the next two. This is what happened in the Angels game in May. He loses concentration too easily.

Bad call will cost the Sox....

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 02:12 PM) Bah, don't wanna lose a guy like that. Let's go take care of Fontenot no 2 out damage Had him look at two fastball strikes and then did not throw another.....ugh....would have been another depressing inning for the cubs there.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 02:07 PM) When will Ozzie learn BA isnt a base stealer? Needs to make him look bad somehow. Bradley having a nice series as well.

cubs have looked at two strikes today. Was Joshua the coach during the incarnation of corpseball or was it Ward?

6 pitch inning, 31 through 3. Wow. Getting cloudy up here.

I think Z goes deep not sure why.

I look at this game more that they need to have good at-bats, play good defense and Floyd needs to keep them in the game. Say what you will about Zambrano but if he is on, he is as good as there is in baseball.

Danks pitched over that, this is something that Floyd struggles with. Ramirez is really not good at the DP turn.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 01:44 PM) It is when there's 2 on in scoring position and pitcher is up next. However, it's just an instinct thing. The good thing is Pods leads off. I think zambrano was more pissed that he didn't get Beckham and then have Floyd lead off.

The bottom of the order is really doing some nice things.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 01:39 PM) Well, at least we're not going to get no hit (and I'm serious, that's a worst case scenario in a game like today with this jackass on the mound). I understand what you are saying. They gotta walk Beckham

Anderson is a much better hitter with nobody on, it is amazing.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 01:31 PM) If the ump doesn’t call anything on the outside corner this is not going to be a very pleasant night for Gavin Was he giving that to Zambrano? It looked like it on Gamecast? Were all of the balls hit hard and deep as Gamecast said as well? I am about a mile south of the park and the wind is blowing at what would be straight out to left at about 10MPH.

Just got in from luch. Wind is blowing out. The pitcher that keeps the ball down and gets K's will win. Get the ball up and its going to be a long day.

The Twins, Tigers and Indians are having a hell of a time with the NL Central.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 08:41 AM) Would anyone have interest in this guy?? Another "Coop will fix em" Jonathan Sanchez's Trade Value Dropping By Nat Boyle [June 16 at 9:54pm CST] Brian Sabean once said he couldn't imagine trading Jonathan Sanchez. Now he may not be able to. Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News says the lefty flamethrower's stock has declined sharply. Baggarly writes: "Sanchez pitches today against the Angels having won just once over his past nine starts. The Giants are 2-7 over that span. In the process, Sanchez's trade value has declined sharply, according to scouts who have been following the team. Sanchez has struck out 57 in 57 2/3 innings, but scouts have mentioned an all-around drop in the quality of his stuff while noting that his control issues have gotten worse." Baggarly says the Indians reported interest "has cooled" and that teams view Sanchez as more of a bullpen arm. Baggarly adds, "While the Giants have not acknowledged that they are shopping Sanchez, league sources said the 26-year-old left-hander has been an active name as the club seeks a power bat for the middle of the lineup. A Giants source said the team was not close to making any deals. The club has talked to the Texas Rangers about third baseman Hank Blalock, but he isn't considered an ideal fit." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trade him for Fields.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 07:23 AM) Our first undrafted FA, huh? Always fun to see how those work out. C.J. Retherford says hi.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 17, 2009 -> 03:55 PM) Alexei saved by Paul's beautiful hands. He is as lackasdasical as Valentin out there. Kokerko and Lee are the best in the bigs at that.

QUOTE (BFirebird @ Jun 17, 2009 -> 03:53 PM) Bradley is just not good right now. He's accounted for 40% of their hits today.