Is Lance Berkman allergic to Cubs pitching? He turns into Dwayne Wise whenever he faces a pitcher with a little sissy bear on his uniform.

If the Cubs don't make it to the top in two years, they better hope like hell Vitters is a monster. Soto, Theriot, and Fontenot are not going to cut it if all their other players start breaking down.

If the Cubs don't make it to the top in two years, they better hope like hell Vitters is a monster. Soto, Theriot, and Fontenot are not going to cut it if all their other players start breaking down.

 

Who cares, they'll just spend a fortune and get talent in the FA market. Like it or not, Cubs are going to be good for the perceivable future.

Great point, Fathom. Money is not as big a problem for the Cubs as it used to be.

Excellent choice by the Astros to throw Soriano the 0-2 fastball on the inner half.

Excellent choice by the Astros to throw Soriano the 0-2 fastball on the inner half.

 

no doubt, inexcusable.

 

especially after he nailed a fastball yesterday

Irod still has a f***in' cannon. I love watching him throw.

cubs got a lucky call at 3rd...miles didnt get the bag

 

cubs fans love to call hawk a homer....len kasper is just as bad...even brenley said it was a bad call and kaspers just such a b****

cubs got a lucky call at 3rd...miles didnt get the bag

 

cubs fans love to call hawk a homer....len kasper is just as bad...even brenley said it was a bad call and kaspers just such a b****

 

Kasper has turned into such a freaking turd. Terrible decision making by the Astros all night.

Kevin Gregg is going to be fun

cubs got a lucky call at 3rd...miles didnt get the bag

len kasper is just as bad...even brenley said it was a bad call and kaspers just such a b****

 

They saw it as a make up call. The previous inning there was a missed call on Reed Johnson who was called out at first but was clearly safe.

Kevin Gregg is going to be fun

Marmol will replace him quickly I imagine, but he'll still be lurking in the 7th and 8th.

Marmol will replace him quickly I imagine, but he'll still be lurking in the 7th and 8th.

 

It just doesnt make sense, the reason Marmol wasnt the "closer" is for situations last night where he could come in and get a much needed strikeout. So, instead of using Marmol they being in Gregg and ofcourse end up losing the game.

It just doesnt make sense, the reason Marmol wasnt the "closer" is for situations last night where he could come in and get a much needed strikeout. So, instead of using Marmol they being in Gregg and ofcourse end up losing the game.

true, it just goes to show that their pen is a major weakness for them. I think if Heilman shows anything they'll try him as the 8th inning guy and Marmol as closer. both Gregg and Heilman have a career WHIP of about 1.3, which isn't great for a relief pitcher.

 

Is there an update on Soto? He left yesterday with a sore right shoulder

Is there an update on Soto? He left yesterday with a sore right shoulder

 

All I read is that they just expect it to be a couple of days and no MRI is scheduled.

Only because of his looks I bet.

your right! thats why my bf hates him lol he was ecstatic when he got traded lol

Gregg also looked decent enough even though he gave up a run. If the Cubs stay healthy, especially Soriano, they obviously are the class of that division.

If they make the playoffs year after year, eventually they are going to strike it rich.

Injuries will be key as always but they appear to be the class of that division again.

 

I don't see them making the playoffs year after year. In face I picked the Reds to win the central this year. Cincinnati's young talent is sick, I can see them making the playoffs for the next few years.

It just doesnt make sense, the reason Marmol wasnt the "closer" is for situations last night where he could come in and get a much needed strikeout. So, instead of using Marmol they being in Gregg and ofcourse end up losing the game.

 

It may not...but the fact that Marmol was in the WBC and Gregg did pitch lights out in Spring Training had a lot to do with it tho.

Ouch, not a good effort by Moehler tonight. First 7 Cubs hitters have reached.

it took until game 3 for me to say it......but when brian moehler is the #3 starter, your team is pathetic...cubs are gonna absolutely run away with this division

it took until game 3 for me to say it......but when brian moehler is the #3 starter, your team is pathetic...cubs are gonna absolutely run away with this division

The Astros and The Pirates are the 2 teams no one seems to think has a shot in that division. St. Louis, Milwaukee, Cinci might be different stories.

Off topic at the moment, but I'm sick of this and had to get it off my chest. I'm f***ing sick of the fact that Carlos Zambrano is considered an ace pitcher, when he's far from it.

 

2007-3.95 ERA, 1.33 WHIP

2008-3.90 ERA, 1.29 WHIP

Off topic at the moment, but I'm sick of this and had to get it off my chest. I'm f***ing sick of the fact that Carlos Zambrano is considered an ace pitcher, when he's far from it.

 

2007-3.95 ERA, 1.33 WHIP

2008-3.90 ERA, 1.29 WHIP

From 2003-2006 he was. He has regressed a bit since then.

 

It may not...but the fact that Marmol was in the WBC and Gregg did pitch lights out in Spring Training had a lot to do with it tho.

That and Marmol is far more important to the team when he can pitch two innings, rather then one.

Off topic at the moment, but I'm sick of this and had to get it off my chest. I'm f***ing sick of the fact that Carlos Zambrano is considered an ace pitcher, when he's far from it.

 

2007-3.95 ERA, 1.33 WHIP

2008-3.90 ERA, 1.29 WHIP

This is funny considering it's coming from a guy who thinks Aaron Harang should be in the Cy Young talks.