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See, I dont' know why Guillen doesn't find Logan work right here. It's an unfamilar situation with runners on base--one in scoring position. And above everything else, Brewers still have several regulars in the lineup.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Mar 19, 2006 -> 03:16 PM) He was released from the Rockies in 2004. Traded from the Rangers to the Cardinals last year. Who promptly released him in a month. Then the diamonbacks picked him up, but their bullpen was terrible. Nunez velocity has dropped noticeably after only his second inning of work. That's not encouraging. He was throwing 92 with movement when he first appeared, and his breaking ball was biting. However, doesn't matter much if you're all over the damn plate. Nunez does have a bit of Vizcaino in him with the breaking ball love-affair.

Kid can barely follow through with his swing, yet drives in a run. LOL.

Controls obviously the issue with him....

Is Nunez a spring training invitee or a minor league arm? I like his stuff--nice movement on his fastball and breaking pitches. Jenkins looked foolish on two in particular.

I was browsing Comcast's OnDemand listings earlier this morning and came upon a show on Oxygen called "Campus Ladies." Not expecting much, I clicked on info and read a description of an episode detailing a woman's inability to experience an orgasm. Immediately I became intrigued, and decided to watch it. After viewing the episode, I was surprised--it was actually funny. Definitely not the empowered feminist drivel you may expect from Lifetime. Another episode available on Comcast was about the two women within the show--both central characters--becoming Lesbians. Equally funny as the inital episode I fiewed. One scene in particular features two friends of supposed lesbians, whom decide to call an add featured within a campus newspaper which claims to "Cure Homosexuality." The person called to respond, when asked about past successes, claims to have cured Karl Rove, Arnold, Kevin Spacey. An Indian kid responds, "I believe Kevin Spacey is back on the wagon." Nothingyou would expect from network comedies. Yeah, and I know what you're thinking--I AINT WATCHING NO DAMN SHOW ON THAT NETWORK! I'm wouldn't have either before this morning. Trust me, it's funnier than 98% of the supposed comedy shows on TV. If anyone happens to notice it scheduled for time when nothing else in on, consider watching it.

15 minutes from Oak Lawn to the Cell? LOL. Yeah, if you remove traffic, stoplights, and speed limits it is.

QUOTE(SoxAce @ Mar 19, 2006 -> 12:07 AM) From what I've heard, this kid is very cocky (in a good way) but that's the kind of confidence you need to succeed in the majors. He'll be fine. We'll see how well he pitches in DESERT STORM III when his faces perhaps the cockiest mf'er on the planet. Really, If he doesn't enter Kris Honel territory of cockiness then it's fine. Believing in yourself and your abilities should be a high priority, but hopefully he isn't thinking to himself, "I can get anyone out now!!"

He'll steal more babes than bases, I'll guarantee that.

What would you guys estimate Boone's GB/FB ratio this spring? Infinity:1? I haven't seen one ball hit higher than a players head. Next Saturday, Gullien needs to put together a true test for Boone. Prepare yourselves for an epic matchup: BOONE VS. BONDS: DESERT STORM III.

This will be the next Chan Ho Park disaster. You'd think organizations would reconsider long term contracts such as these after this. Probably not, though. Watch Wood bank in with an extended contract when he becomes a FA.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Mar 18, 2006 -> 04:26 PM) Wow. a win. What's that? Something which happens when you don't avoid lefty pitchers named Reynoso, Cotts, or Logan.

This Cubs hitter up right now looks like Gary Busey's illegitimate child.

FWIW, I believe this pitcher (Ardsma, or however you spell it) was the minor league prospect included with Williams in the trade for Hawkins. No doubt his fastball is good. Unfortunately, control isn't quite harnessed. Could be another instance Sabean is f***ed over by another general manager during a trade. He'll be no Liriano, but perhaps a relief pitcher like Bosner.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 18, 2006 -> 04:02 PM) Doh, A.J. Burnett is already injured... http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=47719 Definitely not good. Burnett and Wood are exactly the same type of player--all potential, no results. People are impressed with their 'stuff,' yet overlook their injury prone deliveries. lol, and he didn't even throw one pitch in the regular season. With AJ--like Wood--you have to automatically assume the worst.

So begins your ass whooping Howry. Keep talking smack about our club.

I'm glad he pitched well and all, but it was against fellow minor leaguers. Guillen has to find opportunities to pitch against major league talent.

Vasquez appeared to tire this inning. His breaking ball was noticeably flat.

LOL. That curveball was unbelievable.

QUOTE(Wanne @ Mar 18, 2006 -> 02:56 PM) Who was the prospect that Hawk mentioned in his KW story that he told him to clean his locker out for being disrespectful? Anybody got a clue? Not one clue. All Hawk mentioned was the particular prospect was lefthanded and from New Jersey.

Borchard releasing his anger onto Rusch with that line drive! Knowing the Cubs luck with pitchers, he'll have a broken foot. The Cubs will lie about it, of course.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 18, 2006 -> 02:20 PM) LOL, Rusch is a gas can... and he's the Cubs' #2 starter to begin the season. I believe the Cubs consider Ol' Droopy ahead of him.

LOL, and Rusch is their 3rd starter entering the season. Better hope Zambrano, Williams, Maddux, and whomever else can hold it down until Prior returns.

That dive by Ramirez is exactly why he frequently injures/strains himself. I wouldn't expect every third baseball to be graceful, but he just looks ackward going for anything just out of his reach.

It's funny when Hawk was talking about watching certain players on TV, and everytime you catch them they appear to be killing the ball. Aramis Ramirez is that player for me. Whenever I catch a Cubs game he seems to be absolutely killing the ball. He'd have to be batting .450 in the games I"ve watched.