Comments for Chicago Cubs Blog http://www.chicagocubsblog.net A Cubs Blog from a real Cubs fan Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:40:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on Hendry Accomplished Goals, But Are Cubs Good Enough? by givejonadollar http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/hendry-accomplished-goals-but-are-cubs-good-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-89105 givejonadollar Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:40:29 +0000 http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/?p=1358#comment-89105 I'm normally a critic of Hendry but I think he did well. The only thing I'm dismayed about is not having a true leadoff hitter as we lost a lot of one run games last year. I’m normally a critic of Hendry but I think he did well. The only thing I’m dismayed about is not having a true leadoff hitter as we lost a lot of one run games last year.

]]> Comment on Hendry Accomplished Goals, But Are Cubs Good Enough? by D http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/hendry-accomplished-goals-but-are-cubs-good-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-88336 D Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:13:31 +0000 http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/?p=1358#comment-88336 Enough about "traditional" lead off hitters. They are hardly the holy grail to post-season contenders. The Giants won last year behind the thin lead off OBP of .332 with Andres Torres, and the Rangers arrived on the scene with Elvis Andrus barely doing better at .338 while batting .262. Timely hitting and strong pitching takes games, not the guaranteed one time per game where the "lead off" man bats first, and potentially gets on base and is driven in during the 1st inning. Enough about “traditional” lead off hitters. They are hardly the holy grail to post-season contenders. The Giants won last year behind the thin lead off OBP of .332 with Andres Torres, and the Rangers arrived on the scene with Elvis Andrus barely doing better at .338 while batting .262. Timely hitting and strong pitching takes games, not the guaranteed one time per game where the “lead off” man bats first, and potentially gets on base and is driven in during the 1st inning.

]]> Comment on Zambrano loses again as Cubs fall 1-6 to the Brewers by New York Jets jerseys http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/zambrano-loses-again-as-cubs-fall-1-6-to-the-brewers/comment-page-1/#comment-87443 New York Jets jerseys Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:43:16 +0000 http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/2007/08/29/zambrano-loses-again-as-cubs-fall-1-6-to-the-brewers/#comment-87443 The Cubs had their chances tonight but could never get a hit with a few runners on, or lay down a sac bunt to move runners along. They have got to do these small things if they want to win games down the stretch and into the playoffs. The Cubs had their chances tonight but could never get a hit with a few runners on, or lay down a sac bunt to move runners along. They have got to do these small things if they want to win games down the stretch and into the playoffs.

]]> Comment on Are the Cubs really this bad? by Jeff Michaels http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/are-the-cubs-really-this-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-79921 Jeff Michaels Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:32:48 +0000 http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/?p=1344#comment-79921 Hey Jim Hendry...get with it!!! You have a new skipper and he's right under your nose. He's the guy with the smile on his face...the guy who is finally getting the most out of the team. The Cubs are playing looser and more confident. Forget about interviewing all those other guys...go for Mike Quade. As soon as he took over, you could see the difference. He instantly started making smarter choices during the game. The players respect him too...you can see it. Come on Jim...take out your pen and contract and ink Mike Q!!! Do it now!!! Hey Jim Hendry…get with it!!! You have a new skipper and he’s right under your nose. He’s the guy with the smile on his face…the guy who is finally getting the most out of the team. The Cubs are playing looser and more confident. Forget about interviewing all those other guys…go for Mike Quade. As soon as he took over, you could see the
difference. He instantly started making smarter choices during the game. The players respect him too…you can see it. Come on Jim…take out your pen and contract and ink Mike Q!!! Do it now!!!

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]]> Comment on Cubs hope to have a better second half by Tweets that mention Cubs hope to have a better second half | Chicago Cubs Blog -- Topsy.com http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/cubs-hope-to-have-a-better-second-half/comment-page-1/#comment-78861 Tweets that mention Cubs hope to have a better second half | Chicago Cubs Blog -- Topsy.com Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:05:48 +0000 http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/?p=1352#comment-78861 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by cubbies, ChicagoCubsBlog.Net. ChicagoCubsBlog.Net said: Can the #Cubs turn it around? http://tinyurl.com/2c6pbzo [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by cubbies, ChicagoCubsBlog.Net. ChicagoCubsBlog.Net said: Can the #Cubs turn it around? http://tinyurl.com/2c6pbzo [...]

]]> Comment on Cubs News and Notes May 18th by lesbrookes http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/cubs-news-and-notes-may-18th/comment-page-1/#comment-78817 lesbrookes Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:12:09 +0000 http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/?p=1337#comment-78817 The Cubs best team since 1948 when I started watching them. 1st base Mark Grace 2nd base Ryan Sandberg 3rd base Amires Ramerez ss Ernie Banks Lf Billy Williams cf Sammy Sosa rf Andre Dawson C Jody Davis pitchers Jenkins Sutcliff Maddox Rushelle Holtzman Eckersley Bruce Sutter Lee Smith Randy Myers Don Elston Bench Bill Madlock Don Kissinger Geovanni Soto Hank Sauer Gary Matthews Bill Buckner Andy Pafko The team has never really had a superstar all around center fielder or catcher. But Sosa did play center when he was young. If Sota gets back his hitting form he'll move up. The Cubs best team since 1948 when I started watching them.
1st base Mark Grace
2nd base Ryan Sandberg
3rd base Amires Ramerez
ss Ernie Banks
Lf Billy Williams
cf Sammy Sosa
rf Andre Dawson
C Jody Davis

pitchers
Jenkins
Sutcliff
Maddox
Rushelle
Holtzman
Eckersley
Bruce Sutter
Lee Smith
Randy Myers
Don Elston

Bench
Bill Madlock
Don Kissinger
Geovanni Soto
Hank Sauer
Gary Matthews
Bill Buckner
Andy Pafko

The team has never really had a superstar all around center fielder
or catcher. But Sosa did play center when he was young. If Sota gets back his hitting form he’ll move up.

]]> Comment on 2008 was two years ago? Time for a total rehaul. by Pitts33LORA http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/2008-was-two-years-ago-time-for-a-total-rehaul/comment-page-1/#comment-78781 Pitts33LORA Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:43:03 +0000 http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/?p=1349#comment-78781 Do not enough money to buy a building? You should not worry, just because that is achievable to receive the <a href="http://bestfinance-blog.com/topics/personal-loans" rel="nofollow">personal loans</a> to resolve all the problems. Thus get a short term loan to buy everything you require. Do not enough money to buy a building? You should not worry, just because that is achievable to receive the personal loans to resolve all the problems. Thus get a short term loan to buy everything you require.

]]> Comment on Are the Cubs really this bad? by Doug Wood http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/are-the-cubs-really-this-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-78697 Doug Wood Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:53:18 +0000 http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/?p=1344#comment-78697 I have been a devoted fan of the Cubs for years and years and I have kept my mouth shut for as long as I possibly could! I played college baseball at Indiana State and I know every player runs into cold streaks at times. But every player at the same time and for the whole season? Something is really wrong and I think I know where it starts and ends. Lou Pinella! I was watching the Cubs pitcher Randy Wells put down a sacrifice bunt and practically walk down to first base today. An errant throw went to first and Randy would have been safe if he would have just jogged down there! There is a reason why the Reds are in first place and the Cubs are just plain terrible! There is NO excuse for not hustling on ANY play! I dont care if you are the pitcher! EVERY player on that team should know if you dont hustle you dont play! PERIOD! I totally disagree with the way Carlos Zambrano handled his situation last week, but at least somebody showed some emotion! I watch the Cubs everyday and I dont see any sense of urgency. Lou keeps going with the same ole lineup everyday! Having Derek Lee hitting third everyday is just plain stupid! Bring up Sam Fuld! I know he probably isnt the long term answer but he will at least bring a spark to this lifeless team! I'm just sick n tired of seeing the same crap day in and day out! I have been a devoted fan of the Cubs for years and years and I have kept my mouth shut for as long as I possibly could! I played college baseball at Indiana State and I know every player runs into cold streaks at times. But every player at the same time and for the whole season? Something is really wrong and I think I know where it starts and ends. Lou Pinella! I was watching the Cubs pitcher Randy Wells put down a sacrifice bunt and practically walk down to first base today. An errant throw went to first and Randy would have been safe if he would have just jogged down there! There is a reason why the Reds are in first place and the Cubs are just plain terrible! There is NO excuse for not hustling on ANY play! I dont care if you are the pitcher! EVERY player on that team should know if you dont hustle you dont play! PERIOD! I totally disagree with the way Carlos Zambrano handled his situation last week, but at least somebody showed some emotion! I watch the Cubs everyday and I dont see any sense of urgency. Lou keeps going with the same ole lineup everyday! Having Derek Lee hitting third everyday is just plain stupid! Bring up Sam Fuld! I know he probably isnt the long term answer but he will at least bring a spark to this lifeless team! I’m just sick n tired of seeing the same crap day in and day out!

]]> Comment on Are the Cubs really this bad? by lesbrookes http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/are-the-cubs-really-this-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-78665 lesbrookes Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:35:41 +0000 http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/?p=1344#comment-78665 If the Cubs could get rid of Lee it would be great. He ruins more rallys and has probably hit into more double plays or struck out with the game on the line, more this year, than any major other league player.Even in good years he was never a good clutch hitter. His home run and batting average in good years were disproportionate to his R B I,s. Pinnella keeps him hitting third which is stupid. Pinnella keeps waiting for the 3 run homer which never comes. With this poor hitting team you have to play small ball. I cant imagine any team willing to give much for Lee or anyone else on the team except pitchers or Castro and they shouldn't be for sale. If the Cubs could get rid of Lee it would be great. He ruins more rallys and has probably hit into more double plays or struck out with the game on the line, more this year, than any major other league player.Even in good years he was never a good clutch hitter.
His home run and batting average in good years were disproportionate
to his R B I,s. Pinnella keeps him hitting third which is stupid.
Pinnella keeps waiting for the 3 run homer which never comes. With this poor hitting team you have to play small ball.
I cant imagine any team willing to give much for Lee or anyone
else on the team except pitchers or Castro and they shouldn’t be for
sale.

]]> Comment on 2008 was two years ago? Time for a total rehaul. by Glenn http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/2008-was-two-years-ago-time-for-a-total-rehaul/comment-page-1/#comment-78597 Glenn Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:52:31 +0000 http://www.chicagocubsblog.net/?p=1349#comment-78597 You forgot one........ HENDRY has to go FIRST. Let the new GM take responsibility and build the team. You forgot one……..
HENDRY has to go FIRST. Let the new GM take responsibility and build the team.

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