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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

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Yan Gomes

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Nico Hoerner
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Christopher Morel
Dansby Swanson

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Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

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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 

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Seiya Suzuki, OF
Patrick Wisdom, INF 

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Jameson Taillon, P 

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Julian Merryweather, P
 




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Mad Dog 5-0

Submitted by Rob G. on
GAME 21 REVIEW
CUBS 6 BREWERS 2 W: Greg Maddux (5-0) L: Dave Bush (2-2) Recap | Box Score | Play-by-play
Greg Maddux goes to a MLB-leading 5-0 and wins the 323rd game of his career, leaving him just one win behind Nolan Ryan and Don Sutton for 13th on the all-time win list, as the Cubs (13-8) beat the Brewers (12-11) 6-2 at Wrigley Field Friday afternoon. With Wood, Prior, and Miller out until... whenever, having Greg Maddux get off to what is probably the best start of his career really hits the spot. And I'll have another one, thank you. I guess it wasn't the best Greg Maddux performance you'll ever see, as he struggled with his command at times. But still, Maddux at less than his best is better than Glendon Rusch (who was skipped to allow Maddux to get the start), so it was plenty good enough for me and I'm happy. It was nice to see Jacque Jones do what he does best, and that is crush RHP. An RBI double and a solo HR (his 4th of the season) to left-center plus a single thrown in for good measure equals a 3-4 day for Jonesy. He also got his batting average up to a more respectable .231. Ronny Cedeno had three more hits, including a two-run home run and a bunt single, and Matt Murton contributed an RBI double. Juan Pierre had two hits and scored two runs, and Todd Walker was on base three times. And even Henry Blanco got a hit. Almost lost in the glow of Maddux's 5th victory of the season and career win number 323 were the three no-hit shutout innings (1 HBP, 1 BB, and 6 K) by the Cub bullpen (Howry to Eyre to Williamson), with Eyre striking out the side in the 8th and Williamson striking out the side in the 9th. The Cubs bullpen is pretty good. MLB ALL-TIME WINS: 1. Cy Young - 511 2. Walter Johnson - 417 3T. Grover Cleveland Alexander - 373 3T. Christy Mathewson - 373 5. Warren Spahn - 363 6. Pud Galvin - 361 7. Kid Nichols - 360 8T. Tim Keefe - 341 8T. Roger Clemens - 341 10. Steve Carlton - 329 11. John Clarkson - 327 12. Eddie Plank - 326 13T. Nolan Ryan - 324 13T. Don Sutton - 324 15. Greg Maddux - 323

Comments

Submitted by Jimbo on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:35 pm

Uh, I think it is only career win #323.

Submitted by Mark on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:40 pm

Man, the weather looks terrible for the weekend. I live in Lincoln, NE and it's been raining all frieking day and is supposed to continue through the entire weekend. I'm no expert, but it looks to me like this is heading towards Chicago. I guess an off-day is a good thing if it would somehow not be rescheduled until much later in the year.

Submitted by Jessica on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:41 pm

Rusch was not skipped, he flipped with Maddux and will start tomorrow. I doubt this will actually result in an extra Maddux start anytime soon. I plot these are a far out as I can and the only way this will result in his getting an extras tart for now is if they skip someone again and have Maddux pitch against the Nationals and NOT the White Sox which I doubt. However it does "break up" our big two of Maddux and Z. Having your only reliable guys going back to back can cause problems Anyway Rusch tomorrow like it or not

Submitted by Eric the Great on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:06 pm

We've struggled the last two years against both Davis and Capuano, I will be EXTREMELY satisfied with a weekend split. If the Cubs can keep taking 2/3 in these series with five (5!) players on the DL and a sixth (Barrett) banged up, they can stay close enough to StL and Houston until the ASB. Prediction: Tony Clark is in a Cub uniform by the end of the weekend, Jerome Williams and a low-A prospect should do the trick. It is time for Dusty to Just Say No to Neifi, and Clark would allow Walker to move back over to 2B full-time. At least Cedeno keeps playing great, so there's no chance Dusty sits him for Neifury.

Submitted by Mr. Whipple on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:22 pm

Nice victory for Maddux today. He didn't have his best stuff but still was able to get the victory and only give up two runs. 5-0 in five starts? 5-0 in April? If you had predicted that a month ago I would have said you needed to be piss-tested for hallucinogens. A part of me is glad we don't have Wood, Prior, and Z winning games in April. Having so many key injuries allows us to fly below the radar for a while. If we can remain within an arm's reach of contention through the all-star break, the second half may come chock full of blazaminated pitching, a healthy DLee, and maybe we go on a serious run without all of the our-fans-are-all-drunk-and-miserable because-we-fell-apart-at-the-end pressure. Ah well, "ifs" are like steam; they seems so real only to disappear into thin air. Plus they open the pores and are a good way to cook vegetables without losing all the vitamins.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:26 pm

#6 of 6: By Eric the Great (April 28, 2006 06:06 PM) Prediction: Tony Clark is in a Cub uniform by the end of the weekend, Jerome Williams and a low-A prospect should do the trick. It is time for Dusty to Just Say No to Neifi, and Clark would allow Walker to move back over to 2B full-time. At least Cedeno keeps playing great, so there's no chance Dusty sits him for Neifury. ERIC THE GREAT: Tony Clark would be a tremendous addition for the Cubs, especially if such a trade would mean Todd Walker plays 2B. I really don't think the D'backs would trade Clark for Jerome Williams and a low-level prospect, though. They're going to want something like Rich Hill and Will Ohman. And I would make that deal, BTW. When D-Lee returns, and presuming he is 100%, Clark would provide thunder off the bench. He is an excellent PH. He has a lot more power hitting left-handed, but he's a good right-handed hitter, too. Pierre, CF Cedeno, SS Walker, 2B Ramirez, 3B Clark, 1B Barrett, C Murton, LF Jones, RF would be a pretty good lineup. And Tony Clark is the ONLY first-baseman (among those likely to be available in a trade) I would consider acquiring in a trade right now. I would consider Craig Wilson, too, except he is no longer available. It's got to be somebody who can hit off the bench after Lee returns. Otherwise, I'd just go with things as they now stand until Lee returns.

Submitted by chifan3887 on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:49 pm

Off-topic but for those who think Hendry is a bad GM be glad your not a Texans Fan: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5552412 As for the game it was nice to see the team be able to consistintely get hits today. I dont know what all the fuss about Neifi starting today is. It was only his second start since Lee has been out. I dont want Clark he cant play another position expect 1b and since Dusty likes a 5 man bench that is a wasted spot to have a guy who can only play the position your best player does. If Hendry wants a short term 1b he should be looking at Hillenbrand.

Submitted by NCFAN on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:27 pm

This is wierd but 4 OUT OF THE BEST 6 TEAMS IN ALL OF BASEBALL ARE IN OUR DIVISION. WOnder how long that will last and who will be the drop offs? I say Cincy, Houston, and CHi all drop off with us coming storming back when we get healthy.

Submitted by joe c on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:34 pm

Tony Clark only being able to play 1B might force dusty to stop doing stupid double-switches and just have him PH instead.

Submitted by Ryno on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:49 pm

I'm glad Dusty got Williamson back out on the mound quickly after that last outing. No one wants a bad outing to fester for days and days.

Submitted by Ryno on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:53 pm

NCFAN: I say Cincy, Houston, and CHi all drop off with us coming storming back when we get healthy. I agree with you 100% on Cincy. The homerun team is nice, but pitching is what carries a team.

Submitted by NCFAN on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:57 pm

Steve Howe dies. What a waste of talent.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:32 pm

I have to admit, I am not sure what you all are on about. There's only one reasonable response to 5 and 0 and a league leading ERA. :') Soak it in.

Submitted by The Real Neal on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:36 pm

That didn't look quite right. Can someone run Maddux's ERA with Barrett as a catcher and Blanco as a catcher this year? I think it's time that Hank White be re-nicknamed Henry 'Boom Boom' Blanco, as everytime he tries to call a game, 'Boom Boom' go the opposition's bats. Miguel Baretta for MVP!

Submitted by dc60123 on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:37 pm

If we can remain within an arm's reach of contention and the punster emeritus mr. whipple strikes again. would that "arm" belong to prior, or wood, or miller, or d lee? and who'd a thunk ohman, aardsma, and marshall would each have more victories in april than zambrano? yep, me neither. here's hoping the cubs get at least one of the weekend games played; weatherman is kind of hedging his bets about rain/no rain. maybe it will rain on my lawn, and leave wrigley alone...

Submitted by (CA) Phil on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:41 pm

Amazing that with just 7 wins he could go from 15th to 10th all time.

Submitted by Chad on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:41 pm

Great point DC, we are 13 - 8 and Zambrano still hasn't won a game.

Submitted by Eric the Great on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:32 pm

No kidding--how can the Cubs be 5 games over .500 and have Kerry Wood, Mark Prior and Carlos Zambrano 0-for-April? Bodes well for the 2nd half, if the team can just hang in there until everyone returns. At this point, sure looks like Wood will be the first one back. Mid-May, that would be cool. He'd still get 25 starts for the year.

Submitted by nohit on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 04:59 pm

So how many more wins will Maddux rack up in his career? Looking at that list, it seems almost certain he'll pass Lefty and crack the top ten. Passing Clemens is a possibility if he goes another year. Lots of real estate between 7th and 8th place, though; it would require a 15+ win year this year plus nearly two more on top of that -- unlikely enough that I'll say it ain't gonna happen. But it would be sweet. :-)

Submitted by IM Slacker on Sat, 04/29/2006 - 04:35 am

Funny article in the Tribune today about Dusty giving Michael Barrett a hard time about being too forthcoming with the media about his finger injury. http://tinyurl.com/h4hjp "I showed him a couple of books I have about strategy and war and different things. He said, 'Oh, I have that book.' And I said, 'Well, maybe you need to read it.'" Obviously, these books don't cover the double switch...

Submitted by 433 on Sat, 04/29/2006 - 04:38 am

It's nutty -- Prior, Wood and CZ haven't won a game yet, and Lee has been out for over a week. Yet somehow we have the 6th best record in baseball with one of the toughest schedules to date. Oh yeah, and we are on pace to win 100 games. Funny how the addition of a solid bullpen can completely change a team. The most underrated aspect of it is taking the pressure off the rookie starters -- they know they don't have to go 7 or 8 innings to help the team. They can just pitch and see what happens.

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 04/29/2006 - 04:02 am

Jeff Weaver vs. Glendon Rusch watch: (Just for fun) Weaver: 27.2 IP, 5 GS, 5 HR, 7 BB, 20 K, 1.59 WHIP, .314 BAA, 7.48 ERA Rusch: 19.2 IP, 4 GS, 7 HR, 8 BB, 14 K, 1.32 WHIP, .250 BAA, 6.41 ERA oh by the way, the Cubs have the best team defensive efficiency in baseball right now, ahead of the Tigers (shocker), Cardinals, Mets and Brewers.

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 04/29/2006 - 04:10 am

according to the same people who reported the imminent Todd Walker to O's trade: http://blogs.baltimoresun.com/sports_custom_roch/2006/04/your_52_final… they claim the Cubs approached the O's about Conine and were shot down by the O's Korey has had 2 nice games in a row..why did we trade him? WHY???? He does have 6 SB and 0 CS; where the hell was that last year? And don't say anything about being on-base cause his OBP so far is .293.

Submitted by Rob G. on Sat, 04/29/2006 - 04:11 am

another note on Korey, he has droppped his pitches seen per plate appearance to an amazing low 2.64 from his career number of 3.39 (3.37 last year)

Submitted by arm on Sat, 04/29/2006 - 04:21 am

Oh yeah, Mad Dog will crack the top ten all right. He will do that this year, easily, and at the rate he is going, he will have a chance to crack the top ten by the all star break. As far as Clemens goes, Greg will, without a doubt, pass Clemens if Clemens retires now. Hands down Greg passes Clemens in that situation. If Greg wins 20 this year, he would pass Clemens by early next year and there is no doubt in my mind that Greg is coming back next year, at least somewhere. He did not get himself in shape to bow out right away. He easily could pitch another two years after this one. But my guess is that Clemens is not gonna stay retired. And it would not surprise me at all if Greg's fast start has caught Rocket's eye. I doubt that Rocket wants to see Greg pass him by. So look for Rocket to come back by sometime in June. But, you know, even if Rocket pitches this year, stating in June, and then retires, Greg will still pass him eventually if Greg pitches two more years. Anyway, Greg is clearly the ace of the Cubs' staff. In the last two years, even before this season, he had more wins that Prior and Wood COMBINED. Those guys are fine and all and we hear lots of talk but Greg is the guy who walks the walk. Same thing goes for Zambrano.

Recent comments

  • Bill (view)

    A good rule of thumb is that if you trade a near-ready high ceiling prospect, you should get at least two far-away high ceiling prospects in return.  Like all rules-of-thumb, it depends upon the specific circumstances, but certainly, we weren't going to get Busch for either prospect alone.

  • Sonicwind75 (view)

    Right on schedule, just read an article in Baseball America entitled "10 MLB Prospects Outside The Top 100 Who Have Our Attention".  Zyhir Hope was one of the prospects featured. It stated that he's "one of the biggest arrow-up sleeper prospects in the lower levels right now."

     

    Not sharing to be negative about the trade, getting a top 100 prospect who is MLB ready should carry a heavy prospect cost.  But man, Dodger sure are good at identifying and developing young talent. Andrew Friedman seems to have successfully merged Ray's development with Yankees financial might to create a juggernaut of an organization.  

  • Sonicwind75 (view)

    I suspect Brown will spend some time in the bullpen due to inning restrictions.  Pitched only 93 innings last year and career high is 104 innings in 2022.  I would expect them to be cautious with a young player with his injury history.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    I wanted Almonte gone last week, but that was before Merryweather went down and Little got demoted. Almonte in his last 5 appearances has gone 4.1 IP with no ER or Runs. NO hits, 3 BBs and 8 SO. He did hit 96 with his 2S FB in AZ on Tues.
    I don't see Jed waiving him when we have injuries all over and guys with options that can be sent down.
    I probably won't like the move Jed makes, but he can't play the "let's hope no one wants his 1.7mil remaining deal and we can hide him in Iowa" card.
    That's why I think the current Bullpen stays as is and Wicks goes to Iowa.
    I don't like that, but that's the fix I see.
    We'll find out soon enough!!!

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Teheran minor league deal is done, per MLB.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Based on Phil’s sound analysis it sounds like a no brainer for Almonte to be placed on waivers as today’s roster move. We shall see.

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    I suspect Counsell/Hottovy will use the piggy-back extensively, with Taillon and Hendricks pitching as the "pig" (and with a very short leash) and some combo of Wicks, Brown, and Wesneski (whichever two do not start) as the "backers."  

    Keep in mind that Keegan Thompson has a minor league option available, and if Yency Almonte is not outrighted by 4/26 he cannot be sent to the minors without his consent after that date. Almonte is out of minor league options, so I am talking about him getting outrighted to the minors if he is not claimed off waivers, and if he is claimed off waivers, the Cubs save the pro-rated portion of his $1.9M salary, which helps lower the Cubs 2024 AAV.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Totally agree. The 26 man roster very rarely consists of the 13 best position players and 13 best pitchers.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Based on what Jed has done in the past, I’d say the plan is to

    -give Hendricks another few starts
    -give Taillon some runway ot get his season underway

    -Mix and match in the bullpen and see what sticks

    Jed usually doesn’t do a whole lot of waiver wire plays in-season, at least early in the season. He only reallly did that after he blew up the rosters in 21 and 22 because they needed bodies (guys like Schwindel, Fargas, etc).

    I think he’s a little handcuffed by a full 40 man in that he can’t really maneuver much with giving anyone showing ability at AAA (R Thompson/ Sanders/ Edwards etc). Brewer has the most tenuous grip there, and we will see what kind of chance he gets. Other than his spot, there isn’t a ton of 40 man wiggle room.

    I’m very curious to see what happens with Brown now that Taillon returns. Bullpen? Wicks to Iowa? 

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Pro teams have to play their "big money" guys if they are healthy and not "locker room" issues.
    The Cubs wanted to deal JHey off well before they bought him out. They just didn't want to pay him to play for someone else for that long. Jed did give him 20+mil to play for LAD last yr.
    Jed might also let Kyle walk at some point this year. Similar scenario to JHey, except Jed thought Kyle was going to be good/solid in '24!!
    You'd think Smyly is in the same book as well. Same with Neris (he's a 1yr vet RP, so he's not really in this convo too much).
    That's ~35mil between those three and those three are going to get opportunities until at least late June) over younger guys even if their performance is "iffy".
    But, Jed is going to play Taillon a lot. They have to try and justify that contract and hope a veteran works out.
    So, Taillon, Imanaga, and Hendricks are locks for the rest of April and probably May.
    Assad, Brown and Wicks handle the last spots until Steele is ready.
    Now, you're question has real merit when Steele comes back. That will interesting if Brown is still good and Hendricks is still bad. But Taillon is entirely safe as long as he's healthy.

    And the bullpen moves were "money" based as well. Smyly has actually been okay. But he hasn't been clearly better than Little. Little had one bad outing. But Smyly makes 9mil. If they needed another RHRP and one of Little and Smyly had to go, it was going to Little. But that doesn't mean Smyly is one of the best 13 arms for the team. 

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