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We need good news...

wrigleyrocker12 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:49:51 -0000

And I've happened to find some in this article on Cubs.com.

Carlos Zambrano threw 60 pitches in the bullpen at US Cellular Field on Sunday, and pronounced himself ready to go for Friday when the Cubs open a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

This is very good timing so he can pitch against the Cards. This makes me feel a little bit better after hearing that Aramis Ramirez will be out for three games against the Giants in this fanpost. Lets regroup aft6er four tough losses and take three of four from the Giants.

Leadoff issue settled

wrigleyrocker12 — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:49:31 -0000

According to Lou Piniella in todays Daily Herald, the leadoff issue is settled.

With left-fielder Alfonso Soriano on the disabled list with a broken left hand, Pinella has gone wuth Eric Patterson, Ryan Theriot, and Johnson as his no 1 hitter three games since. On Saturday Pinella hit bingo with Johnson hitting a three-run homer in the second.

Johnson replies to being in the leadoff role

I think he knows that I'm comfortable in that spot, in the leadoff role. I've hit there from high school all the way up to the big leagues. It's a tough spot to hit in the lineup

But once again Lou leaves me with questions. Will Reed play left field or center every day. Or will he still platoon with Edmonds and when he's not playing center play left?

Cubs Nicknames

wrigleyrocker12 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:14:21 -0000

This was a post on the Cubscast Message Boards and I wanted to post it here to get your guys feedback. They are discussing all of the different nicknames they have for different Cubs. Here are some of mine.

Alfonso Soriano-Fonzie

Ryan Theriot-The Riot

Derek Lee-D

Aramis Ramirez-Rammy

Kosuke Fukudome-Dome

Ryan Dempster-Dempe

Jon Lieber-Liebs

Ted Lilt-Lil' T

Jason Marquis-J. Marq

Carlos Zambrano-Big Z

Ronny Cedeno-Onedec

Eric Patterson-E-Patt

Jim Edmonds-Edmo

Most of mine are just plays on their names. For example, Lil T, Ted LILy, yes I know, it's really lame but that's what I call him. So what are some of your guys nicknames that you have for players?

Soriano Update

wrigleyrocker12 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:05:33 -0000

According to ESPN.com, the Cubs have placed Soriano on the 15 day DL, I reckon he'll be on the DL for more than 15 days. But it also says they've optioned Hart. Bye-bye, 13 man pitching staff (thank-you). They've called up Micah Hoffpauir and Eric Patterson. I haven't gotten any report on what the starting lineup will be tonight, but my guess is they'll probably not be with the team until tommorow at Toronto and DeRo will man left, and Onedec will take second base for the time being.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/transactions?team=chc

Soriano Hurt

wrigleyrocker12 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:52:12 -0000

I saw fuzzycubfan already has a fanpost about this but I wanted to make a poll. With Soriano out for at least six weeks, who should be the Cubs everyday leftfielder? Should it be Reed Johnson and then Lou can play Edmonds everyday in center. Or should they still switch off, and it can be Matt Murton, who's tearing up AAA. Or Hoffpauir, or someone else. What do you guys think? P.S. I love winning!!!

Poll

Who should be the Cubs everyday left-fielder?

Cubs Mailbag: Fukudome to Center?

wrigleyrocker12 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:04:37 -0000

Cubs Mailbag: Fukudome to Center?

Carrie Muskrat answers fan questions in the latest edition of the Chicago Cubs mailbag.

Cubs inter league play

wrigleyrocker12 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:32:47 -0000

With the Cubs interleague play coming up, I thought I'd do a little preview of it. They have three at Toronto (exactly .500) three at Tampa Bay (over .500) three vs. the White Sox (above .500) three vs. Baltimore (exactly .500) and three at the White Sox (above .500). The Cubs really do have tough inter league play this year, they don't play a single team that's below .500, and six of their fifteen games are on the road. But my main question I've been thinking about as we're coming up to inter league play is, who should be the Cubs DH? They could call Murton up for inter league play and have Soriano DH and play Murton in left. Or just keep Soriano in left and have Murton DH. Or DH Johnson, or Edmonds (whichever isn't playing center). Or Cedeno or Fontenot. Or maybe even Carlos Zambrano. What do you guys think?

Shut Up Tim McCarver

wrigleyrocker12 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:56:28 -0000

I don't think this is really fanpost worthy, but I wanted to get it to a place where a lot of people would see it and the comment boards wasn't good enough for me. I know how everyone hates Tim McCarver, I know I definitely do, but anyway, I was bored today and I was searching random things on Google and I stumbled across this website. It's a really weird site where people can just make fun of Tim McCarver. I enjoyed it for a while, but explore it and see what it has to offer.

How about Oliver Perez?

wrigleyrocker12 — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:35:16 -0000

I know there's been so many posts on pitchers that we think the Cubs should get but I'm going to bring up a new possibility. How about Oliver Perez? His contract ends at the end of this year, and if the Mets aren't in contention, they could be looking to deal. Oliver Perez was 12-10 with a 2.98 ERA with the Pirates in 04. He also had a good year last year with the Mets, as he went 15-10 with a 3.56 ERA and a 5.4 VORP. He's still only 26 years old, and he adds in my opinion, a needed lefty in the rotation. That way, they'll have a balanced rotation with 2 lefties and 3 righties. But who do the Cubs give up. I think Marshall and Murton could do the deal. The Mets really don't have a set outfield. What do you guys think of this proposition.

Neal Cotts setting up

wrigleyrocker12 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:06:10 -0000

I know Neal Cotts has only pitched 3 2/3 innings, but I really like what I've seen from him so far. No runs, and four strikeouts. As I said, I know it's a small sample size, but remember when he used to set-up for the 05 White-Sox? He was lights out and only 25! If he can set up again, the Cubs can use Marmol to get out of some of the big jams late in games. Or he could just give Marmol a breather for a while, maybe rotate a bit. But can he still pitch well? I think he can. I personally think the Cubs gave up on him too early lat year. I know. his ERA was 4.86, but he still had a WHIP that's better than his so far this year and he also struck out 14, and only allowed one homer in 16 2/3 innings. My point is, it would be huge for the Cubs to have him be able to set up, so you don't have to be afraid to use Marmol in other situations. What do you guys think?

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We need good news...

Leadoff issue settled

Cubs Nicknames

Soriano Update

Soriano Hurt

Who should be the Cubs everyday left-fielder?

Cubs Mailbag: Fukudome to Center?

Cubs Mailbag: Fukudome to Center?

Cubs inter league play

Who should eb the Cubs DH in inter league play?

Shut Up Tim McCarver

How about Oliver Perez?

Neal Cotts setting up