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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
Kyle Hendricks
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
Hector Neris 
* Drew Smyly
Keegan Thompson
Hayden Wesneski 
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Garrett Cooper
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
* Miles Mastrobuoni
Christopher Morel
Dansby Swanson

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Cody Bellinger 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 10 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Luke Little, P 
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 

10-DAY IL: 2 
Seiya Suzuki, OF
Patrick Wisdom, INF 

15-DAY IL: 2
* Justin Steele, P  
Jameson Taillon, P 

60-DAY IL: 2 
Caleb Kilian, P 
Julian Merryweather, P
 




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Submitted by Rob G. on
GAME TWENTY IN-GAME DISCUSSION THREAD [PARACHAT] FLORIDA MARLINS (5-13, 7.0 GB, 5th) AT CHICAGO CUBS (12-7, 1.5 GB, 4th) WRIGLEY FIELD, 1:20 CDT Weather: 56 degrees, Sunny, Wind Blowing Out to CF @ 8 mph TV: WGN, DirecTV 745 Radio: WGN, XM 185
Angel Guzman, RHP (2006 AAA)1-2, 6.61 ERA, 16.1 IP &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp 23 K, 3 BB, 4 HRScott Olsen, LHP 1-1, 1.50 ERA, 12 IP 7 K, 8 BB, 0 HR
Hanley Ramirez, SS #Alfredo Amezaga, CF Miguel Cabrera, 3B Josh Willingham, LF *Mike Jacobs, 1B Dan Uggla, 2B Chris Aguila, RF Matt Treanor, C &nbsp&nbsp * Scott Olsen, P*Juan Pierre, CF Ronny Cedeno, SS *Todd Walker, 1B Aramis Ramirez, 3B Matt Murton, LF Jerry Hairston Jr., 2B *Jacque Jones, RF Henry Blanco, C Angel Guzman, P
It's the much anticipated major league debut of uber-prospect Angel Guzman, who's struggled through a variety of injuries throughout his storied minor league career. His ERA doesn't look pretty from Iowa but that K rate and K/BB rate sure do. If he continutes that sparkling control along with lofty strikeout rates, it's going to make for some tough decisions when Blue Cross & Blue Shield (Jay Mariotti's line, not mine) are ready to return. He won't have quite as friendly weather conditions as Marshall did yesterday, but he still has the same pitcher friendly Marlins lineup. A word of advice kid, pitch around Miguel Cabrera if anyone is on. Jacque Jones makes another start versus a lefty, third straight in the series. Discuss. Of course, according to Dusty, you have to fail in front of his eyes first. If only we had some sort of record, maybe a shorthand that would recap the history of a players accomplishments and setbacks throughout his career, if we only had the technology. GO CUBS and good luck Guzman!!!

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Submitted by Borowski4Life on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:56 am

Worth mentioning this Olsen kid comes pretty highly touted. Of course, who in the Marlin's organization doesn't. He's looked pretty good so far...should be a great game.

Submitted by Robr on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:12 pm

I will try to look on the bright side and hope that Dusty will soon see with his own eyes Jones inability to hit LHP and after that point he will be platooned.

Submitted by blockhead25 on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:19 pm

You know, I take it as a small positive baby step that Dusty said he was considering benching Jones against lefties, but wanted to see if there was anything the Cubs could do first to set him straight. He is also wise enough to bury him in the bottom of the order between 2 righties. baby steps...baby steps. Anyway, not sure if this was discussed, but Wade Miller is being shut down for a bit sighting "Fatigue". I'm guessing this goes a long way in explaining why Miller was moved to the 60 day DL and not Prior or Lee. http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060425&co…

Submitted by Andrew on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:21 pm

Platooned with whom, though? I agree with Rob Neyer that it might just be about time to admit that Jerry Hairston can't hit. I suppose we'll give Restovich a shot, but he's looked as bad as Dubois so far. I wonder what the Mets want for Victor Diaz. Or the Rangers for Kevin Mench (joking).

Submitted by Ronald Weiner on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:22 pm

"The Cubs also are still hunting for a left-handed batting practice pitcher." (from the same article Rob G. links to) I remember this was an issue last season, too, and it has to be the dumbest, most incompetent thing I have ever heard. What's the budget for Cubs personnel? (Hint: It begins with "Many, many" and ends with "millions.") If you have to pay a guy a 50-grand retainer just to make sure he's available for all batting practices, as needed, do it! How can you possibly not get something so simple done?! For two seasons, at least. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh. P.S. Let's keep up that win streak! GO Guzie!

Submitted by blockhead25 on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:28 pm

Ronald, I was thinking the exact same thing. How is it possible not to have a lefty batting practice arm that travels with the team. I'd have to think there isn't exactly a shortage of people with strong arms and some pitching experience that will never play pro ball.

Submitted by SaxFax on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:30 pm

"Before you sit a guy against lefties, he has to fail in front of your eyes first, not in front of other people's eyes or where he came from. If that's the case, there's no such things as a fresh start." - Dusty This is precisely why Dusty's regarded as a "player's manager." What player wouldn't want to hear that (stats be damned)? What employee wouldn't want to hear that coming out of the mouth of your boss, that a negative in your track record will be overlooked for the time being? If you consider Dusty's ability to be a "player's manager" an asset, then you have to live with decisions like this (Jones), even if they defy statistical common sense.

Submitted by Andrew on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:32 pm

I asked a question of BA's Jim Callis in ESPN's chat today. I was looking for some names, but here's his answer, for those that are interested. Andrew (LR, AR): What should the Cubs expect from Jerome Williams? Should they try to trade him for 1B help? Jim Callis: (2:25 PM ET ) Not much. He never has lived up to his billing and it's time to start thinking that it probably won't happen. I don't think he'd bring much in terms of trade value. Go Angel!

Submitted by crunch on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:34 pm

so who's dusty supposed to play in RF? unlike other positions you got the choice of mabry/restovich/bynum...none of those guys are gonna make fans love life with a lefty on the mound. you can get into crazy musical chairs moving OF'rs, but the way murton has adapted to LF and seeing as its gonna be his home a while, i wouldnt play around with him in RF just to put hairston in LF and play neifi/bynum at 2nd.

Submitted by Wild Thing on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:36 pm

Yeesh. Guzman is looking pretty wild thus far.

Submitted by Leningrad Cowboy on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:41 pm

Single, Wild Pitch, Double Play, Triple, Hit by Pitch, Strike Out. That was an eventful inning. Based on that inning, Guzman could carry on a fine tradition as a Cub's closer if this starting gig doesn't work out. Too bad I'm stuck at work and forced to live vicariously through MLB Gameday. I get the feeling this game could be very entertaining.

Submitted by Rob G. on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:45 pm

he could start Restovich once in awhile, Hairston and have Neifi play 2nd (all hit lefties better than Jones). Make Hendry find a waiver guy or cheap trade for someone who does nothing more than hit lefties well and play passable defense. I don't give a f***, who it is, as long as it's not Jones who's beyond abysmal versus lefties.

Submitted by crunch on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:48 pm

i'm all about having a RF bench guy around who can actually play worth a damn...i advocated a look at cody ross when he was released as a pipe dream...good arm, decent glove, power pop, and doesnt care if he's on the bench or not as long as he's not in AAA. we just got a crap for crap situation as far as it goes right now out in RF... i can understand not chasing down another high-end 1st baseman, but i'd like to see a RF backup who's worth his weight. if jones went down, it'd be pie time, but there's little backup outside of that and very little off the bench as it is...meh...

Submitted by Andrew on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:38 pm

It's hard to get too worked up when Lidge and Izzy keep trading blown saves. Go Bucs!

Submitted by Horatio on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:41 pm

Maybe Jerry Hairston can't hit too well, but all he has to do is perform better than Jones's .227 lifetime avg. against lefties and we're all good. It's not asking too much really. 100 points of OPS (from 600 to 700) would be a huge improvement.

Submitted by dave on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:47 pm

Hairston - career OPS vs. LHP: .715 (slightly better than overall OPS of .705). Jock - career OPS vs. LHP: .612 (much worse than overall OPS of .781). Hairston is an obviously better choice at LHP in RF, though I am not a hug fan of Hairston's arm being in RF.

Submitted by dave on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:50 pm

There's your hit, or at least some runs!! Can someone explain what happened? I love seeing opposing pitchers get hurt by walks. It is good to know that it isn't just us.

Submitted by Scott on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:02 pm

I'm surprised Dusty has left Guzman in this long...this young pitcher just doesn't seem to have the command and control that is needed. He is lucky that he is going up against a team full of rookies. I would like to see Dusty give Rich Hill a try as a starter this year.

Submitted by riverboat gambler on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:06 pm

3 runs on 1 hit so far for the Cubbies? What the!?

Submitted by dave on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:06 pm

Scott...I was thinking the same thing. Especially with him hitting here. it would seem like an obvious place to pinch hit here. He has already thrown 87 pitches. He will be lucky to make it through the 6th.

Submitted by Carl on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:08 pm

Regarding the subject of why there isn't a viable option for platooning Jones, see one of the hot summer topics on this board... the concept of "Dustyproofing" the roster. The idea was we didn't want any 4th outfielder even remotely competent for fear of Dusty benching Murton the first time he went hitless. Of course now, I think if Dusty benched Murton, he might just have to escape town in disguise for his own safety, so maybe time for Hendry to step up and find somebody.

Submitted by dave on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:12 pm

What the hell? Dusty let Guzman hit, and then pulled him? Amazing...

Submitted by Scott on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:16 pm

The Cubs have signed Jones to a three-year, $16 million contract...that's a lot of money for the kind of performance we're getting from Jones so far this year. Look at young Murton who probably makes a small fraction of what Jones makes. Matt Murton is a great clutch hitter and a smart fielder - we need more players like him.

Submitted by gambler on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:16 pm

Dave - on the radio Ron said they let Guz hit since they have 12 pitchers and it's early, you don't want to waste a bench spot this early in the game.

Submitted by Vegas Brian on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:16 pm

As Santo explained, we are short a position player. He didn't want to use one at this point.

Submitted by Andrew on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:22 pm

Nolasco! Oh, the injustice! The inhumanity! Joe Girardi is tearing apart my heart. Let's hope the Cubbies tear apart young Ricky.

Submitted by MartyK on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:13 pm

Just because you CAN do a double switch doesn't mean you HAVE TO do a double switch. Dusty just cost us two runs.

Submitted by Ronald Weiner on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:28 pm

Just when you think Dusty can't make any worse of a double switch . . . !! And if Hairston reaches, he'll have to take out Howry BECAUSE he made the already-harmful double-switch. How is it that the general "wisdom" on this guy is that he's a good manager. We can play winning baseball this season, and there's no limit to how far we can go--but it'll all be IN SPITE OF Dusty.

Submitted by Scott on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:30 pm

Young Murton comes thru for the Cubs again...2 RBIs in every game in this series...We need some other players to step up to the plate with clutch hits.

Submitted by Ronald Weiner on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:33 pm

Hairston remains the most clueless player on the team. Earlier in the game, he swung at a pitch out of the strike zone after the pitcher had thrown 5+ balls in a row. He attempts a steal of 3rd when the risks are great and the rewards are tiny (and is only safe because the third-baseman drops the ball). And he looked absolutely clueless at the plate in th 8th. But we got two . . . oh, to come back and win this thing!!

Submitted by Ronald Weiner on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:36 pm

Ramirez has been clutch, too, in part because he hasn't tried to do much. He's gotten on base many times with walks and, in general, been selective at the plate. And don't forget about the two big homers he's had in this series. I wish Ronny C. had let that pitch hit him last inning.

Submitted by Dillon1998 on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:43 pm

Dusty didn't even stretch Howry out to 2 innings. Why in the hell did he double-switch with Mabry in the 8th? Using Howry for 2 innings was the only possible reason for that double switch. Today's events have conclusively proven that Dusty does not understand the purpose of the double switch. It just makes him feel like he's managing. It's like he's brain damaged.

Submitted by Jordan on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:49 pm

Someone explain to me how Barrett is NOT hitting for Blanco in the bottom of the 9th?

Submitted by crunch on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:52 pm

barrett was having xrays just a few hours ago on his hand. he may not be swinging a bat this weekend.

Submitted by Mike on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:53 pm

Does anyone know where I can find the MLB wide batting average by count?

Submitted by Scott on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:58 pm

The Cubs Bullpen failed the team today...way too many walks...Not enough timely hits by everyone (except Murton). This team needs some more offensive horsepower. They will face The Brewers this weekend and they will need to play MUCH BETTER than they played today.

Submitted by dave in pittsburgh on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:59 pm

this game was like the dog turd that neighbors take turns kicking into each others' yards: nobody seems to want to pick it up, plenty of blame to go around

Submitted by Derek on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:00 pm

Mike-- All the yahoo player cards have it, under "situational stats." Here is A-Ram's.

Submitted by Ienpw on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:04 pm

[b]Does anyone know where I can find the MLB wide batting average by count?[/b] It's entirely dependent on when there are 2 strikes. BABIP. Though HR's add to the BA in 2-1, 3-1, 2-0 and 3-0.

Submitted by dave on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:43 pm

This team needs some more offensive horsepower. Come on...they scored five runs. That should be enough to win almost any game. The offense was not the problem today, nor has it really been the problem all season.

Submitted by dave on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 04:44 pm

Mike - are you wondering what the entire league's batting average is on each count?

Submitted by j on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:02 am

re: #8 jim callis is full of it. i'm not that high on williams right now. but he's a 24 year old starting pitcher with 350 IP under his belt and a 4.03 career ERA. he absolutely has value.

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