2008 Chicago Cubs Season

[Scartissue]

What was Mientkiewicz thinking, running on Alf? Guys that run slower than me shouldn't press for two like that.

[RBi]

Soriano throws out a running at second... and in my opinion, I think Sori was baiting him.. by slowing down to the ball trying to entice mientkiewicz to stretch it into a double..

mientkiewicz, takes the bait and is out by a MILE!
HAHA
LOVE it!

[Scartissue]

Wood blows a save for Dempster. I'm guessing Dempster's blown a save for Wood before. Too lazy to check.

[nathanKent]

I'm watching the gameday pitch-by-pitch tracker. From the stats it looks like Demp is electric again, and is on pace to pitch a full 7 innings. Too bad he's not getting much run support--1 run on 8 hits with 4 left in scoring position, and only 1 BB.

[nathanKent]

Will Lou be looking to start Lieber soon? He probably won't sit Lilly, but Marquis is a distinct possibility if he has another bad outing, and Lieber continues to pitch well out of the pen in long relief.

I'm quickly growing to like Lieber exactly where he is. I just wish we had brought him in sooner today. But it's nice to have a long relief guy that we can trust (i.e. not Rusch). If Marquis has another crap 2nd half, Lieber could be a reliever with 10+ wins. That'd be a trip.

[Altitude]

Good luck at trying to win a Pennant and having a World Series appearance. As a Rockies fan it will be something I never will forget. Good luck Cubs fans.

[wrigleybum]

Lieber was one of the few positives today.

Its going to be a very frustrating season if we get the leadoff man on in a tie game or one run game, and are unable to play small ball and bring him home. This happened in the 9th, 10th, and 11th I believe.

[Scartissue]

Will Lou be looking to start Lieber soon? He probably won't sit Lilly, but Marquis is a distinct possibility if he has another bad outing, and Lieber continues to pitch well out of the pen in long relief.

[nathanKent]

I thought Wuertz and Lieber did well today. I'd like to know what the hell is up with Lilly.

[nightotter]

the ugliest win ive seen so far, but I'll take it.

agreed. Cubs 10, Pit 8.

[rockin500]

thank heavens for rule 5 draft picks as pitchers (soto helped him a bit there by swinging at 3-1).

the ugliest win ive seen so far, but I'll take it.

[rockin500]

cmon felix! you can DO it!

edit: swinging at neck high fastballs isnt going to do it!

[rockin500]

well, at least lieber is holding them down. now its time to win it in the 12th!

[rockin500]

Len and Bob are ripping on Soriano for refusing to bunt.

does he even know how?

[nathanKent]

Len and Bob are ripping on Soriano for refusing to bunt.