2009 Chicago Cubs

[ThreeKing]

I didn't know Reed could get up like that. Unbelieveable catch.

And yes, **** Julio. That's a punk move.

[bluengold34_OS]

Man, that catch was just beautiful................Reed just does whatever you ask of him.

[Gagnon39]

I'm going to go ahead and throw the inevitable question out there. When will Marmol become the closer? After only seeing Kevin Gregg a few times this season I can already tell that he just isn't going to work in the closer's role. I understand Pinella wants to use Marmol more often and in a setup role, but come on. Marmol is destined to be a closer. When he is on, he is lights out. Kevin Gregg is absolutely terrible. He took a four-run lead and brought the winning run to the plate with runners on second and third. Hopefully he is out before it costs the Cubs too many games.

[fugazi]

Quote: Originally Posted by bluengold34

Man, that catch was just beautiful................Reed just does whatever you ask of him.

yeah...i really thought the cubs could go with Soriano and Hoff in the corners and Fukudome and Johnson splitting time in center, with Kosuke playing in RF, too.

i would have liked some real help in the pen and some insurance for the starting pitching...


As for Marmol....dude CANNOT be the closer. How would they even get to him? What they are doing with Marmol now is exactly what needs to be done...aside from the over use. 1+ inning, usually in pressure and against the heart of the lineup.

8th---Braun, Fielder, Hardy
9th--Hart, Scrub, Scrub

Who would you want Marmol to face?

Closer hype = please, stfu.

Gregg may not be the closer, but moving Marmol there does nothing. I say give Guzman a shot if Gregg continues to crumble, or maybe even Samardzija.

Marshall is supposed to be #5 starter, but he came out of the pen again today...if that keeps up, he has to be a closer candidate, too.

My guess is that we might see Sheets in a Cubs uni if he can still pitch. He is still technically a FA.

[Jistic]

So who's gonna get their average up to .100 first? Bradley or Lee?

Kevin Gregg...looking good buddy!

Good think we got some other players picking up the slack. And I love Reed Johnson.

[duke776]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jistic

So who's gonna get their average up to .100 first? Bradley or Lee?

I'm gonna guess Bradley, Lee just seems to love that groundball too much. Unless Bradley gets injured...

Anyways, I agree with the people that say Marmol should still be our set up man. Mainly because he can get out of those big jams, and Gregg cannot. To add to that, we do need to get Gregg out of the closer positon though, maybe off the roster. He doesn't seem like he can handle getting people out all too well.

[ZM Punk]

Quote: Originally Posted by fugazi

yeah...i really thought the cubs could go with Soriano and Hoff in the corners and Fukudome and Johnson splitting time in center, with Kosuke playing in RF, too. i would have liked some real help in the pen and some insurance for the starting pitching... As for Marmol....dude CANNOT be the closer. How would they even get to him? What they are doing with Marmol now is exactly what needs to be done...aside from the over use. 1+ inning, usually in pressure and against the heart of the lineup. 8th---Braun, Fielder, Hardy 9th--Hart, Scrub, Scrub Who would you want Marmol to face? Closer hype = please, stfu. Gregg may not be the closer, but moving Marmol there does nothing. I say give Guzman a shot if Gregg continues to crumble, or maybe even Samardzija. Marshall is supposed to be #5 starter, but he came out of the pen again today...if that keeps up, he has to be a closer candidate, too. My guess is that we might see Sheets in a Cubs uni if he can still pitch. He is still technically a FA.

Marshall is coming out of the pen because the Cubs haven't needed their 5th starter yet this year. Because of all the early season off days.

[fugazi]

that is what i thought...heard it about the first go-round, but was like "Huh?" when he came in against the Brewers Sunday night.

man, was that Homeplate Ump all over the place today (monday) or what? it was pretty awful...but went well for Lilly...how long can this guy keep it up? From journeyman to solid, consistent contributor.

i am not sure what Miles brings us that Cedeno didnt...the former is so woeful at the plate it doesn't matter.

Just like last year, the cubs are walking all over the place...what is it? 17 in the last 3 games...i hope it continues.