Somehow Lou has determined in 2 games that it's time to change the lineup back, as he'll now hit Soriano 1st and Theriot 2nd. If he had a clue what he was doing, he'd hit Soriano 5th, Theriot 7th or 8th (depending on how long Pie lasts, since he can't hit), and move Fukodome to the 2nd spot. Problem for the Cubs is they don't have a leadoff hitter. Cubs need a win tomorrow though, to be immediately swept at home by your main rival in the division race isn't a good thing.

Edited April 2, 200817 yr by whitesoxfan101

I just made a bet with a friend. He is very confident that Johan Santana is on the downswing of his career. He actually bet me that Santana's ERA will be over 3.5 for the year. I can't help but feel like a shoe-in, unless there's some freak accident.

Edited April 2, 200817 yr by Milkman delivers

Billingsley and Lincecum were both scratched from their starts tonight turning the game of the night into an unwatchable bore-fest. (aside from maybe a few young players on LA)

Billingsley and Lincecum were both scratched from their starts tonight turning the game of the night into an unwatchable bore-fest. (aside from maybe a few young players on LA)

 

I turned it on at the start and saw they were BOTH replaced. Thought I had the days messed up and that would be tomorrows match up. What gives?

I know Kuo but who the heck is Valdez for SF?

Edited April 3, 200817 yr by Brian

Lincecum in for relief in the 4th inning.

Lincecum in for relief in the 4th inning.

Same goes for Billingsley. I suppose the 2 managers just decided to start the game off with relievers since there was a T-storm in the forecast.

I turned it on at the start and saw they were BOTH replaced. Thought I had the days messed up and that would be tomorrows match up. What gives?

I know Kuo but who the heck is Valdez for SF?

Merkin Valdez was once a pretty highly touted prospect for the Giants but TJ surgery has set him back.

He's quite classy though!

I have wanted Merkin in many a sim league, and have never gotten him.

 

random factoid of the day

Can someone give a scouting report on Nick Blackburn, whether from yesterday's game or a website? Nothing special from his minor league statistics. I'll f***ing lose it if he pitches well in the majors.

Can someone give a scouting report on Nick Blackburn, whether from yesterday's game or a website? Nothing special from his minor league statistics. I'll f***ing lose it if he pitches well in the majors.

 

I've heard he's got pretty mediocre stuff and that he shouldn't be much more than a 4th or 5th starter. I'll try and catch the condensed game at 2 tomorrow, but I may not get much of it as it's only 30 minutes and I have a quiz at that time.

 

 

Actually, I completely lied and was looking at the wrong day. There is no condensed game on today. So I can't help you this time around.

Edited April 3, 200817 yr by witesoxfan

http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008/0...tch-debate.html

 

 

I enjoy Len Kasper -- he just cited the Bill James Handbook and I believe he's quoted baseball-reference before as well.

 

And he's a Marquette grad. That too.

Mike Hampton pulled from his start with an injury, again.

 

Do I even need to provide a link? Seriously? To a Hampton injury? Just find one.

Mike Hampton pulled from his start with an injury, again.

 

Do I even need to provide a link? Seriously? To a Hampton injury? Just find one.

 

Seriously, I was just watching the Braves/Pirates game and they showed him straining his pectoral muscle while warming up....he's seriously made of glass or is a total wuss.

Seriously, I was just watching the Braves/Pirates game and they showed him straining his pectoral muscle while warming up....he's seriously made of glass or is a total wuss.

Considering how many surgeries he's had, i think it's the former.

Considering how many surgeries he's had, i think it's the former.

 

If that were you though, considering what an absolute waste you've been for both the Rockies and the Braves since 2004 or whatever, wouldn't you try to go out and pitch anyways? Can you imagine him having to tell his coaches that once again, he was injured? They must have had a hard time not laughing...

As of right now, the Kansas City Royals are the only undefeated team in major league baseball.

 

That is all.

 

 

"When Rich Hill is on he's as good as anybody in baseball." - Bob Brenly, professional f***tard

"When Rich Hill is on he's as good as anybody in baseball." - Bob Brenly, professional f***tard

 

Johan Santana, Brandon Webb, Jake Peavy, and Rich Hill. Hmmmmm.

Great defense by the Cubs in the top of the 8th.

White Sox beat the Tigers, Cubs lose, Brewers are up 9 in the 7th and going to win.....if we can just get those darned red hot Royals to lose, this is close to a perfect day.

Edited April 4, 200817 yr by whitesoxfan101

Every time I see J.R. Towles name I see "towels" if I was his teammate I would nickname him Towlie.

 

The Blue Jays signed Alex Rios and Aaron Hill to extensions over 6 and 4 years, Rios worth $64 million and a $13.5 million option year.

Justin Duchscherer gets a start tonight.

 

Hiroki Kuroda making his debut for the Dodgers.

 

Dustin Moseley gets the start for the Halos.