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| Durham Traded to Brewers | | 2008-07-21 13:29:49 | | Well rumours had been flying that Durham would be traded to the Brewers and it came true. You can read more detail here
If a player is on a team for more than 5 years or in the MLB for 10 years than he has to agree to the trade. Durham agreed to it [...] | | By: San Francisco Giants Blog | | |
| | Brewers 11, Pirates 6 | | 2008-07-06 16:30:00 | | Let's just say....it's a good thing we're leaving Miller Park.----Zach Duke was roughed up. The Bucs faced a 4-0 deficit after 1 inning. They did bring out the bats, though, scoring 6 straight runs to actually take a two run lead (Bay and LaRoche homered, Nate hit a 3-run double).----Duke, Denny Bautista, and John Grabow combined to give up seven unanswered runs. The Pirate bats failed to continue to make it interesting, and the Brewers cruised through the late innings for the sweep.------7 game | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
| | GameDay #88 at Brewers | | 2008-07-06 09:15:00 | | Pirates (40-46) at Brewers (48-39)2:05--Miller Park, MilwaukeeZach Duke (4-5, 3.88) vs. Jeff Suppan (5-6, 4.30)[Preview]---------See the quote near the end of yesterday's game recap. That applies to today's game, except a whole lot more.--------Hopefully we can actually score some freakin' runs off Jeff Suppan. We only have 2 this series, saving poor fans headed to that game this week on $2. Time to bring out the lumber, and this is someone who we can do it against.--------Duke is really becomin | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
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| Brewers 2, Pirates 1 AND Gorzo to the Minors | | 2008-07-05 20:47:00 | | A double dose of bad news.-----[Yahoo.com]The following two events have now taken place twice in one week:1) The Buccos wore sweet Pittsburgh Crawfords uniforms.2) Paul Maholm pitched a great game, but we lose anyway.----------Just a stellar effort from Paul today. 8 innings and one run (Cameron solo shot in the 2nd). 6 K's and only 4 hits. Definitely his best outing since the complete game win over Philly (April 27), and he's officially on a roll.----------That was the only positive today. For | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
| | GameDay #87 at Brewers | | 2008-07-05 10:53:00 | | Pirates (40-45) at Brewers (47-39)7:05--Miller Park, MilwaukeePaul Maholm (5-5, 4.28) vs. Dave Bush (4-8, 5.06)[Preview]---------------Time to get back on track after yesterday's disaster.How many times do you think I've said that in a GameDay so far this year?---------------It's strange that this game begins at 7, since in Milwaukee that's a 6:00 start.---------------Dave Bush has been, well, bad this season. His numbers obviously reflect that, and as an added bonus, he's coming off a loss at A | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
| | Brewers 9, Pirates 1 | | 2008-07-04 16:07:00 | | [Yahoo.com]--------That didn't work out too well.--------The Bucs were in the game early. They actually could have been in control had they not gone 1/11 with runners in scoring position for the first 5 innings. A bunch of baserunners and hits off ace Ben Sheets (the Bucs knocked him out after 5.2) only amounted to one run.---And one run was going to be nowhere near enough on this day. Gorzelanny was hit around by the Brewers, the defense was bad, and eventually the entire team imploded in the 5 | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
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| GameDay #86 at Brewers | | 2008-07-04 08:00:00 | | Pirates (40-44) at Brewers (46-39)2:05--Miller Park, MilwaukeeTom Gorzelanny (6-6, 6.18) vs. Ben Sheets (9-2, 2.83)[Preview]---------The 2:05 start is because of the holiday, obviously. Have a great 4th of July, everyone!---------Gameday by Jesse:---------The Pirates have a tough opponent Friday in the Brewers, who sit at third in the NL Central. Their offense is booming and their pitching is doing well.Well, except for the ninth inning of their game yesterday against Arizona. The Brew Crew blew | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
| | Twins beat the Brewers in a thriller! | | 2008-06-28 16:23:37 | | I attended last nights game against the Brewers. The game was very exciting and the back and forth nature made the game was everything that I could ask for in a game. I want nothing more than to be able to go to a game that is compeditive and to see the Twins win!
A few [...] | | By: MN Twins Talk | | |
| | | | Game 46 Recap--Pirates 8 Brewers 4 | | 2008-05-23 14:05:00 | | [Recap]-------Talk about weird: Tom Gorzelanny. He leads the Pirates in wins, with four. He also has an ERA north of 6.--Gorzo was mediocre, but didn't have to be great last night against Dave Bush and the Brew Crew. Tom struggled through some innings but kept damage down, giving up just a Corey Hart solo shot in the first four innings. He would give up another run in the 6th, and only pitched 5+ innings, walking 4 and striking out 2.--Luckily for Gorzy, the offense woke up. It took a while, tho | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
| | GameDay #46 vs. Brewers | | 2008-05-22 17:14:00 | | Brewers (22-24) at Pirates (21-25)7:05--PNC Park, PittsburghDave Bush (1-4, 6.05) vs. Tom Gorzelanny (3-4, 6.64)[GameTrax]------------------------------Well, looking at the pitchers today, tonight figures to be a slug-fest. Both of these guys have been BAD. Hopefully Gorzo can get straightened out a bit, because our rotation is really in shambles with the two aces struggling.---Funky lineup put together tonight by JR: Mientkiewicz playing 3rd, batting 2nd. Raul Chavez makes his first start at ca | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
| | Game 45 Recap--Pirates 1 Brewers 4 | | 2008-05-21 20:39:00 | | Another lackluster performance, amounting to the Pirates' 3rd loss in a row. They fall to 4 below .500 and a tie for last place at the moment.Ben Sheets tossed a complete game, giving up just a solo shot to Xavier Nady. He wasn't overly dominant (the Bucs had 11 hits) but was able to mix them up so Pittsburgh couldn't get much going.Ian Snell gave up 4 runs in 6 innings. Still not back to 2007 form, but at least he wasn't terrible. | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
| | GameDay #46 vs. Brewers | | 2008-05-21 14:46:00 | | Brewers (21-24) at Pirates (21-24)7:05--PNC Park, PittsburghBen Sheets (4-1, 3.25) vs. Ian Snell (2-2, 5.05)[GameTrax]-----------------At first glance, this looks like a pretty awesome pitching matchup.Then you remember that Ian Snell seems like he's forgotten how to pitch.--Ben Sheets is the only stable piece of Milwaukee's rotation at the moment. He's throwing well and is as good as anyone when healthy. Snell was supposed to be the Pirates' ace but has run into trouble this year, as his number | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
| | Game 45 Recap--Pirates 2 Brewers 7 | | 2008-05-21 14:13:00 | | This was, without a doubt in my mind, the worst Pirate game to watch this year (to date).--Why?---1. Struggling prospect Manny Parra shut down the offense.2. Atrocious work in the field. Of course there was the Freddy-not-knowing-how-many-outs-thing, but once Milwaukee started to pile on, things just got sloppy, even if they didn't cost us runs.3. The pitching. Paul Maholm wasn't terrible, keeping it close (2-0 in the 6th) but didn't turn in the start we expected at home vs. a bad team. Burnett | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
| | Gameday #45 vs. Brewers | | 2008-05-20 17:33:00 | | Brewers (20-24) at Pirates (21-23)7:05--PNC Park, PittsburghManny Parra (1-2, 5.03) vs. Paul Maholm (2-4, 4.94)[GameTrax]-------------A quick post since the game starts at the bottom of the hour:-Bautista is back in the lineup, hitting second.-The Brewers = struggling. They've lost 9 in a row on the road and are in dead last place, despite being projected to have a strong team. For more on the Crew, check out this interview at [Bucs Dugout].-Paul Maholm actually looked good last time out, despit | | By: Raise the Jolly Roger! | | |
| | Play Two...WIN TWO! Red Sox 7-5 Brewers 5-3 | | 2008-05-18 05:02:00 | | The first game was an afternoon delight. The second game, with a first pitch at 8:36pm EDT, was an error-filled (seven combined errors, a 2008 major league high) nailbiter. But the end result, two wins for the home team that they really needed, was just great. Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched six and two thirds wonderful innings, and the bullpen took it from there. Kudos go out to Manny Delcarmen, who was temporarily a resident of Terry Francona's doghouse, with good reason to be. Daisuke moves his won/lost record to 7-0 and is now third in the league with an ERA of 2.15. Quite a change from last year. Kevin Youkilis had this to say after the long day was finished..."It was one of those games (game #2) where it seemed like it took forever and you've got to scratch and claw," Youkilis said. "By the end of the game you're dragging, your bat's dragging. Your body. You have to try to will yourself through the end of it."Big Papi and Mike Lowell were the respective hitting stars, but the bullpen s | | By: Peter's Red Sox Forever | | |
| | Gagne Out as Brewers Closer | | 2008-05-12 13:37:00 | | The Milwaukee Brewers brain trust could have saved themselves a lot of aggravation, as well as $10 million this year, had they had the good sense to view the three disasterous months that Eric Gagne spent in a Red Sox uniform last year. They made him their closer and this year he's blown five saves, and had yet another meltdown on Saturday that finally led the Brewers to remove him from the role.The Red Sox play the Brewers this week at Fenway. As Gabe Kapler gets the ovations he deserves (if he plays that is), Eric Gagne will get booed and hounded (if he plays that is).Nothing short of what he deserves to get. I just thank the stars above the Red Sox learned their lesson about this guy last year and made no attempt to resign him. | | By: The Mighty Quinn Media Machine | | |
| | | At least the Brewers lost | | 2008-05-05 05:05:01 | | That was said far too often here last year and it’s happening again. The only difference is that the Cardinals are in 1st and haven’t received the memo that they are not, in fact, this good.
The Cubs got beat 5-3 and have no lost 7 of 10. It doesn’t get any easier either. They head to Cincy for 3 and face their 3 best pitchers (Harang, Cueto, and Volquez).
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| | Tough break for the Brewers | | 2008-05-02 20:22:00 | | Most of you probably saw the collision between Johson, Fielder and Gallardo over at 1st base yesterday. Gallardo lay on the ground afterwards clutching his knee in serious pain, but the Brewers decided he was OK to continue pitching. The damage was already done at that point, but they didn’t know what that damage was so why take a chance? Turns out it was a very serious injury. Gallardo tore his ACL and will more than likely miss the rest of the season. It would be very surprising to see him pitch again this year.
That puts a serious dent in the Brewers plans to reach the playoffs this year. PECOTA projected Gallardo to be worth 4.7 WARP. That’s a big loss to a team that once had some great starting pitching depth, but now turns to the recently demoted Dave Bush to take Gallardo’s spot. PECOTA saw a rebound for Bush this year and only projected him to be 10 VORP fewer than Gallardo. However, Manny Parra is the on | | By: Another Cubs Blog | | |
| | Game Thread; Brewers at Cubs; 2:20 p.m. EDT/1:20 CT: The Return of The Fonz! | | 2008-05-01 11:24:12 | |
Did you miss me?
As the Cubs look to take the rubber match in this series, the game's headline will be dominated by Alfonso Soriano coming off the disabled list. Some thought maybe a rehab assignment would help him, but he's Alfonso Soriano for crying out loud! He doesn't do rehab assignments, he goes fresh off the D.L. right to home plate.
Soriano's return also brings about two arguments, one that is ridiculous and one that may hold some water. The first is the whole, "Oh, the Cubs were better without Soriano!" While the record may have shown that, over the course of the season, if you believe that, well, I don't know what to say. I mean, this guy did lead the Cubs in home runs last year. Not to mention his rocket arm in left field. I'm ending this discussion here b/c there really isn't much else to say.
The other argument revolves around "Soriano shouldn't bat leadoff." And I can see that, but you know what? It's not going to change, at least for now. That's where Soriano is most co | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Brewers - 05/01/08 | | 2008-05-01 09:30:00 | | Game Twenty-Eight: Cubs (17-10) vs. Brewers (15-12)
Game Time - 1:20pm C.T.
Coverage - TV: WGN - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 189
Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago
Carlos Zambrano (4-1, 2.21/1.13) vs. Yovani Gallardo (0-0, 0.64/1.07)
Updated - 12:10pm C.T. - Alfonso Soriano Activated - Matt Murton Optioned to Triple-A
As expected, the Cubs activated Alfonso Soriano from the 15-day DL on Thursday morning and optioned Matt Murton back to Triple-A Iowa according to a report on Cubs.com
It's a new day and a new month.... While the Cubs were 10-5 with Alfonso Soriano on the DL, Lou Piniella gets a very important piece of the puzzle back today. Soriano is expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list and reportedly will return to the leadoff spot in the lineup. The Cubs need Soriano to comeback, fit in with their newfound patience at the plate and be the impact player he was a year ago. The Cubs are also expected to option Matt Murton to Triple-A to make room for Soriano on | | By: Chicago Cubs Online | | |
| | Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Brewers - 04/30/08 | | 2008-04-30 17:00:00 | | Game Twenty-Seven: Cubs (16-10) vs. Brewers (15-11)
Game Time - 7:05pm C.T.
Coverage - TV: ESPN Wednesday Night Baseball, WCIU - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 189
Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago
Ryan Dempster (3-0, 2.90/1.03) vs. Jeff Suppan (1-0, 3.48/1.26)
All in all it could be said the Cubs have had a good first month of the season. A 16-10 record and just a win shy of setting a new all-time mark is very good....but losing 4 of the last 6 cannot be sitting to well with their skipper. The Cubs will try to avoid their first 3-game losing streak of the year tonight behind Ryan Dempster. The offense must continue to be patient against Jeff Suppan, get into the Brewers bullpen and return the favor from last night.
| | By: Chicago Cubs Online | | |
| | Game Thread; Brewers at Cubs; 8:05 p.m. EDT/7:05 CT: Thanks a lot, Sports Illustrated! | | 2008-04-30 16:00:00 | |
I loathe the unoriginal headline
So, most of you have heard about my man Dome being on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which also carries some sort of curse factor. And if there's any team synonymous with curses, it's you-know-who. That is, if you believe in those types of things.
I'm in the middle of the road here on the curse/superstition thing (sometimes I sit in the same position if the Cubs are winning, won't listen to certain songs if they're losing, etc.), but I think there is one thing we here at this beautiful blog can agree on and it's this:
Stop it with the "It's Gonna Happen" crap!
It's a dumb phrase coined by a guy who is probably a so-so fan when it all comes down to it, and it's ridiculous that people (even moreso now) are picking up on it. First off, what's gonna happen exactly? Be more specific. World Series, or the title itself? I mean, we might as well be the White Sox and start cranking up "Don't Stop Believing."
It was touched on earlier, but the Cubs need better | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | | Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Brewers - 04/29/08 | | 2008-04-29 17:30:00 | | Game Twenty-Six: Cubs (16-9) vs. Brewers (14-11)
Game Time - 7:05pm C.T.
Coverage - TV: Comcast SportsNet - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 189
Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago
Jason Marquis (1-0, 3.47/1.50) vs. Ben Sheets (3-0, 0.96/0.64)
Lou Piniella's crew returns to the field tonight for the first of three games against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs stumbled into Monday's off day after losing 3 of the previous 4 games. The Cubs must get back on track tonight and that will be easier said than done against Ben Sheets.
The Cubs posted a solid 9-4 record over the last two weeks. The upcoming stretch of games against the Brewers, Cardinals and Reds will be a big test for the first place club.
| | By: Chicago Cubs Online | | |
| | Do-It_Yourself-Game Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers 7:05 CT/8:05 ET | | 2008-04-29 17:10:17 | |
Sorry guys. Rough day today. Just pretend I wrote a really stimulating diary with all kinds of in-depth game analysis and witty remarks.
Marquis vs. Sheets. Which will happen first: Marquis being run from the game or Sheets' shoulder exploding on the mound?
Game's on Comcast and WGN Radio.
Lineups to come.
| | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | | Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Brewers - 04/03/08 | | 2008-04-03 11:30:00 | | Game Three: Cubs (0-2) vs. Brewers (2-0)
Game Time - 1:20pm C.T.
Coverage - TV: WGN - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 184
Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago
Ryan Dempster (0-0, -.--/-.--) vs. Dave Bush (0-0, -.--/-.--)
Lou Piniella's crew will try to salvage the last game of the series today behind Ryan Dempster. The Cubs' former closer will make his first start since 2005 and will try to give his team their first win of the new season.
The Cubs are coming off a very bad performance on Wednesday and must rebound today to avoid a 0-3 start....and to avoid being swept at home against a division rival to begin the season. Piniella said it right, "It's only two games, but it is not a good start." Alfonso Soriano will be back in the leadoff spot today.
| | By: Chicago Cubs Online | | |
| | Game Thread: Brewers at Cubs; 2:20 p.m. ET/1:20 CT: Trying to Avoid The Early Broom | | 2008-04-03 11:15:00 | | The Cubs have lost two games in a row. SportsCenter has already prefaced their highlights with "trouble for one of October's contenders." A projected record of 0-162 has already been documented on not one, but two CBCG sites.
In times like this, despair and depression, when things are at their lowest point, the Cubs can turn to only one man who will bring them from the ashes to greatness. One man who can put the weight of the world on his back and not even grimace. One man who makes bold predictions and is ready to back it up.
That man is ... Ryan Scott Dempster
Too early to be thinking about slumpbusters? Maybe. Maybe not.
So what if he hasn't started a game in three years? This is the man who predicted the Cubs will win the World Series this season, so might as well be him who gets the team back on track. Standing in his way is Milwaukee's Dave Bush. I'm scared to say much more since Jeff Suppan was made to look great by the dismal offense yesterday.
In news that has been rehashe | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | | | Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Brewers - 04/02/08 | | 2008-04-02 11:30:00 | | Game Two - Cubs (0-1) vs. Brewers (1-0)
Game Time - 1:20pm C.T.
Coverage - TV: Comcast SportsNet - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 184
Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago
Ted Lilly (0-0, -.--/-.--) vs. Jeff Suppan (0-0, -.--/-.--)
The Cubs will look to rebound today from their disappointing Opening Day loss to the Brewers. Ted Lilly will make the start against Jeff Suppan. Lou Piniella's offense struggled against Ben Sheets, with the exception of Kosuke Fukudome. Ryan Theriot and Alfonso Soriano must set the table for the middle of the lineup today in order for the Cubs to win their first game of the new season.
| | By: Chicago Cubs Online | | |
| | Open Game Thread: Brewers at Cubs; 2:20 ET/1:20 CT | | 2008-04-02 11:30:00 | |
Uh, can we get a re-do?
Quick day off, and baseball is back! For as heartbreaking as the first game was, I was impressed on how the Cubs came back. Maddog pointed it out on a comment the other day at ACB, but that was a strong characteristic of last year's team: they always fought hard to try and rally when they were down, no matter the score. Some teams would go quietly into the night after just giving up a 3-spot heading into their last at-bat, but the Cubs had a spirited rally. If they continue doing that, I think this team will be just fine.
And on the hot topics of Game One, here are my quick thoughts: I think Kerry Wood will be fine and hope he gets a chance to come out today (prediction: 1-2-3 ninth, 1st save). I think Ryan Theriot will get at least one hit today, but his time at leadoff won't be for long. Soriano will end up back there by summer. I think Felix Pie still deserves a shot, but his leash is shortened as well. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see Reed Johnson ge | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | Brewers at Cubs open game thread | | 2008-03-31 17:42:00 | | Opening Day, weather permitting, is less than 2 hours away. Looks like rain all day, but maybe they’ll get lucky and get a nice window to get this game in. Carlos Zambrano makes his 4th opening day start for the Cubs and Ben Sheets pitches for the Brewers.
Links
B-Ref Preview, GAMEDAY, GAME CHAT
Cubs lineup
Dance Fever, SS
Soriano, LF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Fukudome, RF
DeRosa, 2B
Soto, C
Pie, CF
Zambrano, P
BP Hit List is up. It’s a power ranking thingy. They have the Cubs as the 4th best team in baseball behind the Yankees, Mets, and Indians. The Brewers are 8th. According to their projections (91-71 for the Cubs, 1st place by 3 games over Brewers), the Cubs have a 42.7% chance of winning the division, an 11.1% chance of winning the Wild Card, and a combined total of 53.8% chance of making the playoffs. The Brewers, in case you were wondering, have a 31.1% chance of winning the division, 11.5% chance of winning the W | | By: Another Cubs Blog | | |
| | HAPPY OPENING DAY! Brewers at Cubs 1:20 CT/2:20 ET | | 2008-03-31 11:30:00 | |
Oh joy! Oh happy, happy day!
We made it.
So what if it's supposed to be 65 degrees with thunderstorms in Chicago today? So what if the future ownership of this franchise is still up in the air? Who cares of Ryan Theriot is our leadoff hitter? We can worry about all of that again tomorrow. Today is Opening Day! And all is right with the world.
Today's the day when SABR geeks and casual fans alike can embrace each other in shared joy, when we can all stop prentending we care about the Bulls, when the pain of our teams exiting the NCAA tournament two rounds too early is dulled by the knowledge that the ivy will soon be green and the air in the bleachers perfumed with spilled beer and vomit. Today is the day when Bears' fans, up until now bearing down in solidarity, divide up once more into north and south side camps, sworn again to enmity until at least next October. To celebrate this glorious day, I've prepared an extra-large batch of Blue Kool Aid for all of us (the twist of lime was | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Brewers - 03/31/08 | | 2008-03-31 10:30:00 | | Game One - Opening Day: Cubs (0-0) vs. Brewers (0-0)
Game Time - 1:20pm C.T.
Coverage - TV: WGN TV, ESPN 2 - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 184
Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago
Carlos Zambrano (0-0, -.--/-.--) vs. Ben Sheets (0-0, -.--/-.--)
It's finally here....Opening Day and Chicago Cubs Baseball is on the Air! Carlos Zambrano will take the mound today for the fourth consecutive Opening Day. The Cubs need a solid season and especially a good start from Zambrano....and it begins today as he shoots for his first career win on Opening Day. Weather permitting....
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| | Cubs/Brewers, spring training | | 2008-03-27 18:36:00 | | The game is on WGN, but both teams are using mostly minor league pitchers, I believe. Not sure about everyday players.
Gameday
Reed Johnson, CF
Alfonso Soriano, LF
Derrek Lee, 1B
Aramis Ramirez, 3B
Kosuke Fukudome, RF
Daryle Ward, DH
Mark DeRosa, 2B
Ronny Cedeno, SS
Henry Blanco, C
Corey Baily, P | | By: Another Cubs Blog | | |
| | Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Brewers - 03/27/08 | | 2008-03-27 13:00:00 | | Spring Training Game Thirty: Cubs (14-14-1) vs. Brewers (17-10)
Game Time - 2:05pm C.T. TV: WGN TV, MLB.TV - Radio: 720 WGN, Gameday Audio on MLB.com
Location - HoHoKam Park, Mesa
TBD (0-0, -.--/-.--) vs. Steve Bray (1-0, 1.80/1.60)
Today's game at HoHoKam is the last for Lou Piniella's crew in the desert this spring. After this afternoon's match-up with the Brewers, the Cubs will make their way to Las Vegas for the annual 'Big League Weekend' at Cashman Field.
With the Cubs and Brewers opening up the regular season at Wrigley in a couple of days....look for both mangers to stop by minor league camp on their way to the park and pick up a few pitchers.
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| | Spring Training Game Thread: Brewers at Cubs; 2:05 p.m. CT/3:05 ET | | 2008-03-27 12:30:00 | | Cubs fans, here we have probably the most meaningless game in spring training. So, before we get to those details (or lack thereof), let's continue a different conversation:
Folks, no matter what he or any old fogie says, Kerry Wood needs a theme song. If Wrigley Field is going to become Sears Park or Old Style Field, then dammit, we're going to have more gimmicks! Sooner or later, the whole "Oh, wow, Woody's in!" is going to wear off with the fans and their excited applause. Come June, it will be an expected thing.
And that's where the song comes in. Now, there are thousands to choose from, I'll just give three. One, I mentioned in the first thread: "When the Man Comes Around" by Johnny Cash.
Hearing this, opposing batters will think one of two things:
1. Kerry Wood believes he is God
2. The world is ending soon
Either way, it's likely to throw his concentration off.
Or, as Maddog stated earlier, use something that would be so off-the-wall, it would cause hitters to be confusded | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | Kirin eyeing tie-ups with brewers in India, Thailand and Viet Nam | | 2008-03-22 05:09:00 | | Kirin Holdings Co. is exploring the feasibility of business tie-ups with leading brewers in India, Thailand and Viet Nam as part of its efforts to expand its brewing operations in Asia, Kirin President Kazuyasu Kato said Friday.
The business strategy is aimed at making Kirin the biggest food and beverage manufacturer in terms of market capitalization in the Asian and Oceanian region, Kato told | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | Brewers beat Cubs 6-4 | | 2008-03-11 00:54:00 | | BOX SCORE
SPRING TRAINING POSITION BATTLES
CENTERFIELD
TODAY
TOTAL
Felix Pie
9-28, 5 K, 4 BB, 2 2B, 2 HR, 7 R, 6 RBI, CS
Sam Fuld
0-2, K
2-16, 2 R, 4 K, 8 BB, ERROR
ROTATION (2)
TODAY
TOTAL
Ryan Dempster
9 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, 2 HBP, HR
Jon Lieber
6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 5 K
Jason Marquis
5 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
Sean Marshall
5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
CLOSER
TODAY
TOTAL
Kerry Wood
4 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, HR, 0 BB, 2 K
Bob Howry
4 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Carlos Marmol
4 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, SV
LOOGY
TODAY
TOTAL
Neal Cotts
3.2 IP, 4 H, 5 ER, 4 BB | | By: Another Cubs Blog | | |
| | Cubs 4, Brewers 6 : Thanks a lot Rich | | 2008-03-10 20:26:26 | |
Any other bright ideas?
I think there is little doubt that Rich Hill is scary-talented. I also think there is little doubt that Rich Hill has issues in his noggin. I know it's just Spring Training and everything, but Rich, when struggling, tends to get down on himself and start freaking out on the mound. I had hoped he'd outgrown this phase, but today I saw that exact same "Mommy, get me out of here" look on his face as we've seen every time he gets into trouble out there.
Hill's line today:
2.2 IP/8 hits/4 runs/4 ER/2 BB/3 SO/7.04
EEEESSSSH.
That's not so good, Rich. Normally, I wouldn't really care how you do in ST, but, so far this Spring, your line looks like this:
7.2 IP/11 hits/6 runs/6 ER/5 BB/7 SO
I'm afraid you've gotten yourself into one of those patented Rich Hill Vortexes of Terror, and with both Dempster and Marquis threatening to make the starting rotation, we just can't have that. Three sucky pitchers in the starting rotation no makey for happy Cubs fans.
So whatever | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | Cubs/Brewers on CSN | | 2008-03-10 18:11:00 | | Carlos Zambrano was moved back a day so he didn’t have to face the Brewers who he will face on Opening Day in a few weeks. Rich Hill was moved up and will start today. Dave Bush will go for the Brewers. Not sure who the pitchers will be today. Lineups to come later.
Gameday | | By: Another Cubs Blog | | |
| | The Return Of McDreamy: Cubs @ Brewers 3:05 CT | | 2008-03-10 12:00:00 | |
Hello, Love!
MLB.com:
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Mark DeRosa can't wait to get in a game.
The Cubs second baseman is expected to make his Cactus League debut Monday, when the team travels to Maryvale to face the Milwaukee Brewers.
"I feel fine," DeRosa said Sunday. "I'm ready to be one of the guys again."
Awwww! Isn't it so CUTE the way he talks and says things? Rich Hill makes his first start today for the Cubs, who travel to Maryvale, AZ today to take on Prince Fielder and the rest of the Northern Beer Team. It's an away game again, which means more scrubs on parade for us. Joy.
The game today is being broadcast on Comcast Chicago, as well as mlb.tv and mlb.audio.
It's getting harder and harder to find interesting things to say about these boring-ass games, so I'm just going to stop talking.
Lineups to come.
| | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | Brewers Rock Rangers, 12-6; Millwood On The Comeback Trail? | | 2008-03-06 03:33:56 | | Matt Harrison: 2.1 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 K.
Omar Poveda: 0.1 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 0 K.
Jason Davis: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K.
No, folks, those aren’t typos. Your beloved Texas Rangers surrendered eight unearned runs to the Milwaukee [...] | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
| | Cubs Rally to Tie Brewers in 9th, Then Lose in 10th | | 2008-03-04 20:25:14 | | The Cubs rallied for two runs to tie the game in the bottom of the 9th, only to see Gabe Gross key a Brew Crew four-spot in the top of the 10th with a PH HR, as the Brewers defeated the Cubs 10-6 before 9,977 fans on a sunny 70-degree day at Mesa’s HoHoKam Park.
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| | PECOTA picks Cubs over Brewers by 2 games | | 2008-02-16 14:49:00 | | The first PECOTA projected standings were completed by Baseball Prospectus. The Depth Charts have also been completed (subscription may be required for both links).
The NL Central according to PECOTA:
Chicago Cubs: 89-73
Milwaukee Brewers: 87-75
Cincinnati Reds: 79-83
Houston Astros: 74-88
St. Louis Cardinals: 72-90
Pittsburgh Pirates: 71-91
A few notes
The 89-73 record is 2nd best in the NL behind the Mets (96-66)
The Cubs projected batting line is .274/.343/.452
They’re projected to score 845 runs (only the Rockies in the NL with more)
5th fewest in runs allowed in the NL
Cubs .343 OBP is 2nd to the Rockies .351
Projected .452 slugging highest in the NL
Projected division winners: Mets, Cubs, D-backs (tie at 86-76 with Dodgers), Yankees, Indians (tie at 89-73 with Tigers), and Angels
Projected Wild Card team: Brewers and Red Sox
If the playoffs began today, based on these projections, the Cubs would host Arizona in | | By: Another Cubs Blog | | |
| | Enemy Off-Season Update: The Brewers | | 2008-01-17 12:52:39 | | Milwaukee’s signing of outfielder Mike Cameron, made official on Monday, was just the latest maneuver in what has been a busy off-season for GM Doug Melvin.
The Brewers bid adieu (lot of French people up there in Milwaukee) to the following key players from the ‘07 club:
Relievers Francisco Cordero and Scott Linebrink, who left for big [...] | | By: The Cub Reporter | | |
| | Popular topic: Cubs vs. Brewers | | 2008-01-09 00:46:13 | | The 2007 season came down to 2 teams: the Cubs and Brewers. Many think 2008 will as well. Dayn Perry broke the teams down as best you can do in January and found that the Cubs had the advantage. I don’t know enough yet to intelligently say one way or the [...] | | By: Another Cubs Blog | | |
| | | | Game 80 Thread / Brewers @ Cubs (3 of 3) | | 2007-07-01 19:33:22 | | Game Chat
Dave Bush vs. Jason Marquis
Lineups:
Hart RF
Soriano LF
Hardy SS
Theriot SS
Braun 3B
Lee 1B
Fielder 1B
Ramirez 3B
Hall CF
DeRosa RF
Estrada C
Fontenot 2B
Jenkins LF
Pagan CF
Weeks 2B
Hill C
Bush P
Marquis P
Rocky Cherry lasted a day, as he was sent to the 15-day with a right lat strain. Billy Petrick didn’t even have to bother finding an apartment in Iowa and is back with the big league club. A win today would be nice, not only do we take another series from the Brewers, but sets up the Cubs to possibly be a game over .500 after half the season.
| | By: The Cub Reporter | | |
| | Do-Over: Brewers at Cubs 1:20 CDT | | 2007-07-01 18:30:00 | | Those of us who were watching Sesame Street/Free To Be You and Me in the 1970s will remember Rosie's advice to us all on days like yesterday:
It sucks to split the first two games of a three-game series, because now the BEST we can hope for is to pick up one game. Even more disheartening is the realization that two of our young starters are having some serious problems out there as of late. And the worst part of the whole thing is that it's almost like the big comeback on Friday never happened. It's upsetting. It's frustrating. It's alright to cry. Go listen to Rosie again. Alas, there is no rest for the weary (that would be our pigpen), as OGDJM!(5-4, 3.46), who's had his own . . . issues lately, takes the mound today against Dave Bush (6-6, 5.06).
And as long as we're talking, I have some issues with you people. Granted, I was passed out on the couch during the game yesterday, but I can't help but notice that NO rally animals were posted at any point on the game thread. How | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | | Game 78 Thread / Brewers @ Cubs (1 of 3) | | 2007-06-29 19:55:23 | | Game Chat
Yovani Gallardo vs. Rich Hill
Lineups:
Hart RF
Soriano LF
Hardy SS
Fontenot SS
Braun 3B
Lee 1B
Fielder 1B
Ramirez 3B
Hall CF
Floyd RF
Estrada C
DeRosa 2B
Mench LF
Bowen C
Weeks 2B
Pie CF
Gallardo P
Hill P
| | By: The Cub Reporter | | |
| | Friday Game Thread; Brewers at Cubs; 1:20 p.m. CT | | 2007-06-29 18:00:00 | |
No other way to put it, that's what this series is.
OK, Cubs, you guys are on a winning streak, are almost back at .500 and winning the games you're supposed to. Now comes when we separate the men from the boys. The Big Bad Brewers come to town with a 7.5 game lead in the Central and the best record in the N.L. (46-32). The good news for the Cubs is that Milwaukee is only 16-19 on the road.
Today the Brewers trot out their No. 1 pitching prospect, Yovani Gallardo. This kid (drafted in 2004 out of high school) is the real deal. He was tearing up AAA ball (leading all minor leagues with 110 strikeouts) before getting the call-up. In two starts as a big leaguer, he is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA. And apparently he likes massages too.
It's going to be a good matchup of youngsters, as the Cubs will have Rich Hill throwing for them. Hill didn't get a win in his last start (the suicide squeeze game against the White Sox), but pitched a lot better than he had of late, allowing just one run whil | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | Game 57 Thread / Cubs @ Brewers (3 of 3) | | 2007-06-06 18:57:55 | | Game Chat
Carlos Zambrano vs. Jeff Suppan
Lineups:
Soriano LF
Hart RF
Pie CF
Hardy SS
Lee 1B
Braun 3B
Ramirez 3B
Fielder 1B
Jones RF
Estrada C
DeRosa 2B
Jenkins LF
Theriot SS
Hall 3B
Hill C
Counsell 2B
Zambrano P
Suppan P
Oh please win a series…
Angel Guzman to the disabled list (as AZ Phil predicted), Sean Gallagher called up, Roberto Novoa to the 60-day DL is official.
| | By: The Cub Reporter | | |
| | Wednesday Game Thread: Cubs at Brewers 1:05 CDT | | 2007-06-06 18:00:00 | |
So. . . . there's a game today and stuff. Against the Brewers. We'll probably lose. Again. With some crappy lineup that will probably include
and And then will come in and blow the game.
It all seems so pointless.
Know who I wish was the GM of this team?
Anyway, our supposed "ace" takes the mound today, in what will most likely result in some sort of meltdown, though probably not as entertaining as the one that happened on Friday. Jeff Suppan (7-5, 3.71) heads to the hill for the Crew. Any guesses who comes out on top in this one? I have a few thoughts. . .
The fact that Z pitches today most likely means that Kewpie Hill will probably be catching. Whis is like. . . whatever. None of this matters, anyway.
El Partido:
1. 35,000 Brewers fans
2. Jeff Suppan
3. Derrek Lee imbibes a vial of hemlock in the 9th inning. | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | Game 56 Thread / Cubs @ Brewers (2 of 3) | | 2007-06-06 00:23:50 | | Game Chat
Ted Lilly vs. Claudio Vargas
Lineups:
Soriano LF
Hart RF
Pie CF
Hardy SS
Lee 1B
Braun 3B
Ramirez 3B
Fielder 1B
Floyd RF
Hall CF
Barrett C
Mench LF
Theriot 2B
Miller C
Izturis SS
Graffanino 2B
Lilly P
Vargas P
UPDATE: Sean Gallagher has been called up from AA. Woah! The tip SUPPOSEDLY comes from his Dad who posts over at the Northside Baseball message boards. Thanks to reader “Balsa” for the heads up. No word on the 40-man or 25-man roster move yet. And don’t hate me if this turns out bogus, I warned you.
| | By: The Cub Reporter | | |
| | Tuesday Night Game Thread: Cubs at Brewers 7:05 CDT | | 2007-06-05 23:00:00 | |
No rest for the weary, sports fans. After two big wins in a row, during which time the Cubs, inexplicably, did a lot of things right, we go right back at Milwaukee and Prince Fielder's ass again tonight. If Mikey can manage to stay behind the plate and out of everyone's way in the infield tonight, we might actually win again.
(so I spent part of my afternoon having fun with motivational posters. so what?)
Tonight the Cubs send Ted Lilly (4-2, 3.52) to the mound against Claudio Vargas (3-1, 3.90). We've faced Vargas twice already this year, the first time he lasted all of 2 innings and gave up 3 runs, and the second time he gave up 4 runs in just over 4 innings. In other words, no real reason to worry about this guy.
The guy we DO have to worry about, however, is the deceptively-named Prince Fielder, who has an insane OPS of 1.024 right now, depsite apparently not being of any royal blood whatsoever. WOWSA. And he's hitting .323 against us this season. Ugh. Just walk him, Ted. N | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | Monday Night Game Thread: Cubs at Brewers 7:05 CDT | | 2007-06-04 23:14:44 | | Aaahhhh, Milwaukee. Is there a more cultured city in America?
Never having fully come to terms with his immigrant heritage, the Italian Sausage makes a brief but ill-advised foray into the world of the KKK
If there is, I don't know what it is. Beer. Various assorted sausages. Cheese fries. Life doesn't get any better than that. Oh wait. It gets WAY better than that.
It's about time that life gets better for the Cubs, lest this entire site turn into a cage match as an outlet for the pervasive grouchiness which has consumed us lo these past many weeks. I'm no fan of the "this is a must-win series!" that tends to be thrown around on other sites, but this is one case where I am willing to admit that this series is going to be interesting. How will the Cubs react after Lou's four-game suspension and yesterday's shellacking of the Braves? Is this the beginning of a run? Or the beginning of the end for our caped crusaders? After Sunday's game, McDreamy said he felt a palpable chang | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | Quick Hits: Marlins/Brewers Game 4 | | 2007-06-03 18:19:22 | |
The Marlins and Brewers conclude their four-game series at Miller Park, and the final game of the season between these teams. It is the seventh game (4-2) of an 11-game, 10-day road trip to Chicago-NL (3-0), Milwaukee (1-2, 1g remaining) and Atlanta (4g, June 4-6) including a make-up of an April 14 rain out on June 5 in Atlanta. Florida was 2-4 on the last homestand vs. the Phillies (2-1) and Mets (0-3).
No TV Yesterday? No Problem: The Marlins won 5-2 in Milwaukee behind two-run homers from Miguel Cabrera (6th inning) and Josh Willingham (8th inning), and an
RBI-single by Hanley Ramirez which broke a 2-2 tie in the 8th inning. Matt Lindstrom got the win in relief, as Byung-Hyun Kim started and got a no-decision leaving after 6.0 innings with a 2-1 lead.
Steeeeerike!: Armando Benitez recorded his 900th career strikeout last night (Ryan Braun). He is currently 4th among active relievers in strikeouts trailing Trevor Hoffman (981), Billy Wagner (964) and Roberto Hernandez (924). | | By: SporTech Matter | | |
| | Quick Hits: Marlins/Brewers Game 3 | | 2007-06-02 22:52:29 | |
The Marlins and Brewers play the third game of a four-game series at Miller Park. It is the sixth game (3-2) of an 11-game, 10-day road trip to Chicago-NL (3-0), Milwaukee (0-2, 2g remaining) and Atlanta (4g, June 4-6) including a make-up of an April 14 rain out on June 5 in Atlanta. Florida was 2-4 on the last homestand vs. the Phillies (2-1) and Mets (0-3).
Super Surge: Florida has hit nine homers over the last six games, and has 62 homers on the season, third-most in the NL behind Cincinnati (74) and Milwaukee (70). Florida, who set the club record with 182 homers in 2006, is currently on pace for 183 homers.
Gettin It Started Right: Marlins leadoff hitters have combined to bat .321 (75×234) this season, tops in the NL, third in the Majors. Hanley Ramirez, who has not led-off since May 14, hit a ML-best .343 from that spot.
Taking One for the Team: Aaron Boone has been hit by a pitch nine times this season, tied for second-most in the Majors and five behind Chase Utley | | By: SporTech Matter | | |
| | Okay, Okay, Enough About the Brewers Already | | 0000-00-00 00:00:00 | | Chris Capuano’s latest gem gives the Brew Crew four straight wins.
Alright, I admit it. I seem really fixated on what’s going on in Milwaukee lately. Watching them right now is akin to going to your high school reunion and finding out that the skinny, plain girl from your home room class is now a stunning [...] | | By: RotoRob | | |
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