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*** Chicago Cubs 2011 World Champions Thread *** (1 Viewer)

Slugging percentage: (everyday players)

1st Alfonso Soriano .596

2nd Darwin Barney .429

This might be a problem......

 
Quade was a baffling choice. IIRC there was speculation they might even go for the Yankees manager...but they needed to wait until the playoffs were done. They seemingly felt they had to sign Quade in a hurry. It was a bit of a surprise. In fairness it's not like the Cubs are loaded with stars and young studs.

 
'Dr. Awesome said:
Quade was a baffling choice. IIRC there was speculation they might even go for the Yankees manager...but they needed to wait until the playoffs were done. They seemingly felt they had to sign Quade in a hurry. It was a bit of a surprise. In fairness it's not like the Cubs are loaded with stars and young studs.
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Yeah. I think they realize they're going to be struggling for a couple more years. Quade was a decent minor league coach back in the day, IIRC. Sandberg was obviously the fans' choice, but he's never been a big personality guy. It would be like having Baines coach the Sox. I'd love them to get Girardi some time down the road. He and his wife are both Chicago natives and I wouldn't be surprised to see him taking the chance to settle down here.
 
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'Encyclopedia Brown said:
The game tonight is nationally televised on FOX.
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Can't believe they played that game. And from the sound of it, the Fox announcers couldn't believe it either. They sounded pretty pissed.
 
How has Garza looked this year? The guy is ringing up the Ks.

Bad luck or is he getting hit hard?

Two starts this week. Worth a flyer of Volquez of Cinci?

 
'Dr. Awesome said:
Is it just a matter of suck or has he done something?
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outside of defense (plays 1B, easiest def pos. IMO) he might be one of the worst hitters i have ever seen. complete disregard for situation. my hatred has been growing since opening day. its maddening watching this guy strike out horribly w/ 2 guys on and no outs. pretty sure he swings w/ his eyes closed.
 
'SuperAwesomeDude said:
'Dr. Awesome said:
Is it just a matter of suck or has he done something?
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outside of defense (plays 1B, easiest def pos. IMO) he might be one of the worst hitters i have ever seen. complete disregard for situation. my hatred has been growing since opening day. its maddening watching this guy strike out horribly w/ 2 guys on and no outs. pretty sure he swings w/ his eyes closed.
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Yeah, like Soriano, it is all about the approach. Both are completely useless unless a pitcher makes a huge mistake. And no adjustments are ever made.
 
being the cubs fan and the eternal optimist, i want the cubs to somehow get ahold of wright from NY and sign Fielder. then maybe ill start going to games again.

 
'Pnishthm said:
Did you guys really just pitch to Pujols not once but TWICE in extra innings? :no:
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Yes they did. Quade is brilliant. I can't believe they actually did this. How stupid can you be? I know the cubs weren't going to be good no matter what, but hiring Quade is not looking good.
 
'Grahamburn said:
'boubucarow said:
'Grahamburn said:
:unsure: I'm pretty bummed right now. Pena and Soriano could lead the NL in strikeouts by themselves. Awful signing.
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Not overjoyed about Pena at 1st this year either. But what would you have wanted? LaRoche? I am guessing they had no chance at Gonzalez with the Padre knowledge of the Red Sox system and probably better prospects on top of it.
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:shrug:Give that $10 million to someone who will actually move a runner over instead of striking out or popping up in a key situation. I've just watched this guy play for several years in a row living in the Tampa area and he is a HUGE hole in any lineup. He has no plate discipline or count awareness. It's always an all or nothing at bat regardless of the game situation.This is yet another example why the Rays can field competitive teams year in and year out with low payrolls while the Cubs spend big and lose big every season. Idiots.
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'SuperAwesomeDude said:
carlos pena is a joke.
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'SuperAwesomeDude said:
'Dr. Awesome said:
Is it just a matter of suck or has he done something?
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outside of defense (plays 1B, easiest def pos. IMO) he might be one of the worst hitters i have ever seen. complete disregard for situation. my hatred has been growing since opening day. its maddening watching this guy strike out horribly w/ 2 guys on and no outs. pretty sure he swings w/ his eyes closed.
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I hate that mother ######. #### this ####### team.
 
'Wrigley said:
Carlos Pena has a .900 OPS since the start of May.
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I still think he was a decent enough signing given what was available. For those that think Colvin should have played 1st, I just don't see a great future for him. He is a Soriano clone with a much longer swing and far less speed. He has saved Barney and Castro a bunch of errors and probably have helped their confidence tremendously. It doesn't make it any less infuriating when he so often looks like he had no chance at the plate.
 
Javier Baez

- SS who most scouts think will be a 3B (will grow and lose range)

- Fastest bat in the draft

- Good defensive tools

- Plus raw power

- Explosive attitude

 
'boubucarow said:
Javier Baez- SS who most scouts think will be a 3B (will grow and lose range)- Fastest bat in the draft- Good defensive tools- Plus raw power- Explosive attitude
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Too bad for him. Probably had a great future ahead of him. Too bad the cubs will find a way to screw him up.I hate this damn team. So frustrating.
 
'boubucarow said:
'Wrigley said:
Carlos Pena has a .900 OPS since the start of May.
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I still think he was a decent enough signing given what was available. For those that think Colvin should have played 1st, I just don't see a great future for him. He is a Soriano clone with a much longer swing and far less speed. He has saved Barney and Castro a bunch of errors and probably have helped their confidence tremendously. It doesn't make it any less infuriating when he so often looks like he had no chance at the plate.
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The Cubs lead the world in errors anyway. It's the lack of situational hitting that drives me nuts. Maybe there weren't other options? I don't know, but I'm sure they could have found someone to play first base that'd manage a ground ball to second with a RISP and less than two outs. Especially for $10 million. It's not my money, but I would have loved to see someone cheap over there this year, and then make a run at some good players in 2012.I guess it doesn't matter. This team is a joke. :losinghope:
 
'Grahamburn said:
'boubucarow said:
'Wrigley said:
Carlos Pena has a .900 OPS since the start of May.
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I still think he was a decent enough signing given what was available. For those that think Colvin should have played 1st, I just don't see a great future for him. He is a Soriano clone with a much longer swing and far less speed. He has saved Barney and Castro a bunch of errors and probably have helped their confidence tremendously. It doesn't make it any less infuriating when he so often looks like he had no chance at the plate.
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The Cubs lead the world in errors anyway. It's the lack of situational hitting that drives me nuts. Maybe there weren't other options? I don't know, but I'm sure they could have found someone to play first base that'd manage a ground ball to second with a RISP and less than two outs. Especially for $10 million. It's not my money, but I would have loved to see someone cheap over there this year, and then make a run at some good players in 2012.I guess it doesn't matter. This team is a joke. :losinghope:
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You have a singles hitter batting 3rd. Starting right there, you're throwing the concept of situational hitting out the window.The team is pathetic. I don't watch them often, but being a Garza owner, I did watch last night.Pena getting caught off of firstCastro not charging the ball on the potential DP that Stubbs beat out in the 4thA Ram errorAll this was after the Z outburst, but it's hard to even suggest that he was wrong. From what I saw last night, and the occasional game here and there, they are doing nothing but going through the motions.
 
Anyone want to play hooky next Friday and watch the Cubs/Yankees game at Murphy's? I'm meeting a couple friends up there; you're welcome to join us.

 
'Limp Ditka said:
You have a singles hitter batting 3rd. Starting right there, you're throwing the concept of situational hitting out the window.

The team is pathetic. I don't watch them often, but being a Garza owner, I did watch last night.

Pena getting caught off of first

Castro not charging the ball on the potential DP that Stubbs beat out in the 4th

A Ram error

All this was after the Z outburst, but it's hard to even suggest that he was wrong.

From what I saw last night, and the occasional game here and there, they are doing nothing but going through the motions.
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He wasn't/isn't wrongThis team is horrendous.

 
'Wrigley said:
'Limp Ditka said:
You have a singles hitter batting 3rd. Starting right there, you're throwing the concept of situational hitting out the window.

The team is pathetic. I don't watch them often, but being a Garza owner, I did watch last night.

Pena getting caught off of first

Castro not charging the ball on the potential DP that Stubbs beat out in the 4th

A Ram error

All this was after the Z outburst, but it's hard to even suggest that he was wrong.

From what I saw last night, and the occasional game here and there, they are doing nothing but going through the motions.
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He wasn't/isn't wrongThis team is horrendous.
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Early on, I was excited about a season of watching Castro and Marmol, but they've both been driving me nuts lately. I'm still tuning in, but I find myself watching the Sox game and only switching over to check on the Cubs when there's a break in the action.
 
I'm a bit surprised Castro hasn't gotten more love in the all-star balloting.

 
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Yes.....I do get Reyes, Tulo, Hanley, and Rollins are in the NL. From what I understand though Yuniesky Betancourt currently has more votes than Castro. Seriously?!?!?! Hence why I'm wondering where is the love for Castro when offensively he's right up there with Reyes and Tulo. (And better than Rollins and Hanley)

 
At least I picked the right game to go to. Four home runs, three doubles, and a triple. Ramirez with his best game of the year in the field and at the plate.

W

 
'boubucarow said:
At least I picked the right game to go to. Four home runs, three doubles, and a triple. Ramirez with his best game of the year in the field and at the plate.

W
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That was a fun game to watch...That lefty kid made a great catch in the of today.
 
Last year I decided to boycott the Cubs until Hendry is fired so I haven't been watching many games. I saw the highlights on ESPN tonight and was shocked to see so much open bleacher space on a warm, sunny, summer day. Has it been that bad??

 
'Juxtatarot said:
Last year I decided to boycott the Cubs until Hendry is fired so I haven't been watching many games. I saw the highlights on ESPN tonight and was shocked to see so much open bleacher space on a warm, sunny, summer day. Has it been that bad??
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They're actually running promos to get people into the bleachersMonday through Wednesday games, depending on the night they're giving away T-shirts, selling cheaper beer or hot dogs.
 
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