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Kurant · 08-08-2003, 08:13 PM

I dunno about you, but seeing the news today Palmerio still considering the Cubs just makes me feel good about the direction they are headed. Dusty Baker has stepped in, making the Cubs into a contender. While still in 2nd, and only 2 games over .500, Palmerio would have a huge impact to the lineup. They quite possibly have one of the best 1-5 line ups in the NL. Pitching is going to break the MLB record for most strikeouts in a year. The offense is finally starting to click. Lofton was a huge addition, Rameriz hit a homer tonight.

I dunno, just reading about Dusty Baker makes me really excited about where this franchise is going. =)

w00t, go Cubs.

They actully have a chance to win the Division. Although, the most Estes pitches, the worse they're chances get. =/

dragon2fire · 08-08-2003, 09:01 PM

yea but this is the cubs we are talking about and as a long time cubs fan i can tell you they will find a way to blow it

Halx · 08-08-2003, 09:17 PM

thrust your pelvis - uh!

Dodgers whooped on the cubbies tonight! Gagne ate 'em up like fish food!

Zeld2.0 · 08-08-2003, 11:23 PM

wow the dodgers beat em today - thats pretty damn low (for the cubs) lol - then again dodgers on a streak so who knows

Bumm · 08-09-2003, 12:14 AM

cubs are cool

fearofmear · 08-09-2003, 08:31 AM

The Cubs will suck for the rest of eternity.

rmpdmb · 08-09-2003, 03:16 PM

Cubbies are heading in the right direction.

Here are 5 moves the Cubs need to make in order to win it all:

1. Remove Estes from the rotation and start Juan Cruz.

2. Trade for Rafael Palmeiro.

3. Cut/Waive/Release Antonio Alfonseca

4. Cut/Waive/Release Shawn Estes

5. Platoon Palmeiro and Karros

Blu2e354 · 08-09-2003, 03:34 PM

Agreed I hate Estes his era is around five. If anybody saw the game friday night they lost 3-1 but should have lost by more, it seemed like estes loaded the bases almost every inning against one of the worst offenses in baseball. Put Cruz in. Their would be no lefties in the rotation but who cares stick him in the bullpen for long relef. I like bako keep him in. Gonzo sucks he strikes out way too much and has minimal power. Once we get MArk back at second I would bench gonzo. Pitch guthrie more out of the pen.

bobw · 08-11-2003, 08:53 PM

Quote:

3. Cut/Waive/Release Antonio Alfonseca

THIS CANNOT HAPPEN SOON ENOUGH !!! GO CUBBIES !!!!

Craven Morehead · 08-11-2003, 09:15 PM

Big time Cubs fan.

We are either masochists or the most optomistics group of fans ever.

rmpdmb · 08-12-2003, 01:08 AM

Call up Bobby Hill ASAP. (Whenever he comes of the AAA DL)

Augie Ojeda was hitting .220 at AAA, what's he doin in the majors?

Cruz is of no benefit in the bullpen. He could really help this team and give them 5 great starters instead of 4 great starters with an automatic loss in Estes in between the jewels.

Why is Aramis Ramirez so frickin lazy?

I just had a nightmare about the Cubs game coming up on Wednesday against the Astros. In the nightmare, Estes gave up 7 runs. The Cubs were starting to come back but Baker put in Alfonseca and he gave up 6 runs. 3 of Alf's runs were unearned cuz Ramirez made 3 errors. It was horrible. Hopefully it wont be reoccurring!

Kurant · 08-12-2003, 05:29 AM

The absolutley cannot start Juan Cruz.

The reason he doesn't start, bottom line, he can't get the ball over the plate on a consistent basis. He's got 95-96mph heat too. He just has major control issues. I'm sure somthing Dusty Baker will tackle head on in the off season.

Tons of talent, lots of heat, no control. Story of a million pitchers in the bigs.

Cozmo · 08-12-2003, 08:03 AM

Cubbies above 500 this late in the season is definitely a reason to be optimistic (I am, of course, the eternal optimist as is every Cub fan). Didn't like the series with the Dodgers (where did the offense go?), but Prior looks like he is back in top form again. Woods pitched a good game Monday (9 strikeouts but still lost), but the Cubs bats went to sleep again. I like what Dusty has done to this ballclub and I don't think this is the year, but we can say (as we usually do): "just wait until next year". I think the Cardinals and Astros are better this year-the Cubbies just don't have enough offense since Patterson as well as Grudzielanek got hurt. Go Cubs!

s8ins child · 08-12-2003, 09:59 AM

Go cubs! Go cubs! Go cubs! dam right they are the
best

Blu2e354 · 08-14-2003, 01:14 PM

Estes can barely go five inning please get him out of the rotation

rmpdmb · 08-14-2003, 04:24 PM

Antonio Alfonseca starting over Estes would be an upgrade. Estes has bigger control issues than Cruz. Cruz' control issues only apply when he comes out of the bullpen.

Kurant · 08-14-2003, 04:50 PM

THey took 3 from Houston. 1/2 a game back now. St. Loius is tied. I really do think when they hit the 4 man rotation, they have one of the best 4 man rotations with the was Zambrano is pitching right now. They are playing well, I actully havea pretty good feeling this year.

I still think St. Loius is the team though. Plujos is a one man wrecking crew.

Cruz has control issues no matter where he plays. Maybe not like Estes, who really doesn't suffer from control issues. Just bad placement, and no pitches that do anything. Cruz as a starter his era is probably around 3.75, not bad, but he's 4-8 as a starter (in career - I think) and 0-1 this year, with a 3.00 era. The month with the most IP that he has, his era was over 7, not to mention, that's the same month he made his 1 start in.

Keep this guy on the bench. Not that estes is any better, but I'm sure they can find someone more productive on they're staff. I can't actully believe they let him start. I just refuse to see Cruz out there starting either. There has got to be someone on that staff with better production. Estes won't be in Chicago next year, Dusty may have brain damage after watching him start 30 times.

Sen · 08-14-2003, 09:48 PM

Go CUBBIES!!

I'm pulling for a Royals/Cubs World Series. I'd have to cease being a Cubs fan at that point, though, and root for my boys in blue. And, for all you who want to pile on and say it will never happen, you're probably right, but that's why they play the game. Stranger things HAVE happened.

Seriously, I do hope the Cubs make the postseason.

Craven Morehead · 08-15-2003, 09:34 PM

CUBS in first place

End the season now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kurant · 08-15-2003, 09:52 PM

Well, three way tie, only in first in the loss column. However, the light is shining. The bats are alive, Prior is back, this keep slooking better and better! w00t.

soccerchamp76 · 08-15-2003, 10:24 PM

C.U.B.S
Completely Useless By September

Cards Fan for Life......

Blu2e354 · 08-17-2003, 08:56 AM

cubs just traded for randall simon from the pirates, so I guess choi playing time iis going to be greatly reduced

nader · 08-18-2003, 06:42 PM

Wrigley is sweet and the cubbies arent too bad this year either

HeAtHeN · 08-18-2003, 06:56 PM

"Take me out to the swegargdj.... blehsgr tnsue gsosw the show"

The funniest/saddest thing I've seen in months.

08-08-2003, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	Any Cubs fans out there? I dunno about you, but seeing the news today Palmerio still considering the Cubs just makes me feel good about the direction they are headed. Dusty Baker has stepped in, making the Cubs into a contender. While still in 2nd, and only 2 games over .500, Palmerio would have a huge impact to the lineup. They quite possibly have one of the best 1-5 line ups in the NL. Pitching is going to break the MLB record for most strikeouts in a year. The offense is finally starting to click. Lofton was a huge addition, Rameriz hit a homer tonight. I dunno, just reading about Dusty Baker makes me really excited about where this franchise is going. =) w00t, go Cubs. They actully have a chance to win the Division. Although, the most Estes pitches, the worse they're chances get. =/

08-08-2003, 09:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	thrust your pelvis - uh! Dodgers whooped on the cubbies tonight! Gagne ate 'em up like fish food! __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

08-09-2003, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
rmpdmb Upright	Go Cubs!!! Cubbies are heading in the right direction. Here are 5 moves the Cubs need to make in order to win it all: 1. Remove Estes from the rotation and start Juan Cruz. 2. Trade for Rafael Palmeiro. 3. Cut/Waive/Release Antonio Alfonseca 4. Cut/Waive/Release Shawn Estes 5. Platoon Palmeiro and Karros

08-14-2003, 04:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	THey took 3 from Houston. 1/2 a game back now. St. Loius is tied. I really do think when they hit the 4 man rotation, they have one of the best 4 man rotations with the was Zambrano is pitching right now. They are playing well, I actully havea pretty good feeling this year. I still think St. Loius is the team though. Plujos is a one man wrecking crew. Cruz has control issues no matter where he plays. Maybe not like Estes, who really doesn't suffer from control issues. Just bad placement, and no pitches that do anything. Cruz as a starter his era is probably around 3.75, not bad, but he's 4-8 as a starter (in career - I think) and 0-1 this year, with a 3.00 era. The month with the most IP that he has, his era was over 7, not to mention, that's the same month he made his 1 start in. Keep this guy on the bench. Not that estes is any better, but I'm sure they can find someone more productive on they're staff. I can't actully believe they let him start. I just refuse to see Cruz out there starting either. There has got to be someone on that staff with better production. Estes won't be in Chicago next year, Dusty may have brain damage after watching him start 30 times. Last edited by Kurant; 08-14-2003 at 05:07 PM..

08-14-2003, 09:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sen Insane Location: Midwest	Go CUBBIES!! I'm pulling for a Royals/Cubs World Series. I'd have to cease being a Cubs fan at that point, though, and root for my boys in blue. And, for all you who want to pile on and say it will never happen, you're probably right, but that's why they play the game. Stranger things HAVE happened. Seriously, I do hope the Cubs make the postseason. __________________ "I want to announce my presence with authority!" "You want to what?" "I want to announce my presence with authority!!"

08-08-2003, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
dragon2fire Junkie	yea but this is the cubs we are talking about and as a long time cubs fan i can tell you they will find a way to blow it

08-08-2003, 11:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zeld2.0 Cherry-pickin' devil's advocate Location: Los Angeles	wow the dodgers beat em today - thats pretty damn low (for the cubs) lol - then again dodgers on a streak so who knows

08-09-2003, 12:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bumm Tilted	cubs are cool

08-09-2003, 08:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
fearofmear Insane Location: Florida	The Cubs will suck for the rest of eternity.

08-09-2003, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Blu2e354 Crazy Location: Illinois	Agreed I hate Estes his era is around five. If anybody saw the game friday night they lost 3-1 but should have lost by more, it seemed like estes loaded the bases almost every inning against one of the worst offenses in baseball. Put Cruz in. Their would be no lefties in the rotation but who cares stick him in the bullpen for long relef. I like bako keep him in. Gonzo sucks he strikes out way too much and has minimal power. Once we get MArk back at second I would bench gonzo. Pitch guthrie more out of the pen.

08-11-2003, 09:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Craven Morehead Custom User Title	Big time Cubs fan. We are either masochists or the most optomistics group of fans ever.

08-12-2003, 01:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
rmpdmb Upright	Call up Bobby Hill ASAP. (Whenever he comes of the AAA DL) Augie Ojeda was hitting .220 at AAA, what's he doin in the majors? Cruz is of no benefit in the bullpen. He could really help this team and give them 5 great starters instead of 4 great starters with an automatic loss in Estes in between the jewels. Why is Aramis Ramirez so frickin lazy? I just had a nightmare about the Cubs game coming up on Wednesday against the Astros. In the nightmare, Estes gave up 7 runs. The Cubs were starting to come back but Baker put in Alfonseca and he gave up 6 runs. 3 of Alf's runs were unearned cuz Ramirez made 3 errors. It was horrible. Hopefully it wont be reoccurring!

08-12-2003, 05:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	The absolutley cannot start Juan Cruz. The reason he doesn't start, bottom line, he can't get the ball over the plate on a consistent basis. He's got 95-96mph heat too. He just has major control issues. I'm sure somthing Dusty Baker will tackle head on in the off season. Tons of talent, lots of heat, no control. Story of a million pitchers in the bigs.

08-12-2003, 08:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Cozmo Tilted Location: Southern California	Cubbies above 500 this late in the season is definitely a reason to be optimistic (I am, of course, the eternal optimist as is every Cub fan). Didn't like the series with the Dodgers (where did the offense go?), but Prior looks like he is back in top form again. Woods pitched a good game Monday (9 strikeouts but still lost), but the Cubs bats went to sleep again. I like what Dusty has done to this ballclub and I don't think this is the year, but we can say (as we usually do): "just wait until next year". I think the Cardinals and Astros are better this year-the Cubbies just don't have enough offense since Patterson as well as Grudzielanek got hurt. Go Cubs!

08-12-2003, 09:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
s8ins child Tilted	Go cubs! Go cubs! Go cubs! dam right they are the best

08-14-2003, 01:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Blu2e354 Crazy Location: Illinois	Estes can barely go five inning please get him out of the rotation

08-14-2003, 04:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
rmpdmb Upright	Antonio Alfonseca starting over Estes would be an upgrade. Estes has bigger control issues than Cruz. Cruz' control issues only apply when he comes out of the bullpen.

08-15-2003, 09:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Craven Morehead Custom User Title	CUBS in first place End the season now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-15-2003, 09:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	Well, three way tie, only in first in the loss column. However, the light is shining. The bats are alive, Prior is back, this keep slooking better and better! w00t.

08-15-2003, 10:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
soccerchamp76 Go Cardinals Location: St. Louis/Cincinnati	C.U.B.S Completely Useless By September Cards Fan for Life......

08-17-2003, 08:56 AM	#22 (permalink)
Blu2e354 Crazy Location: Illinois	cubs just traded for randall simon from the pirates, so I guess choi playing time iis going to be greatly reduced

08-18-2003, 06:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
nader Upright	Wrigley is sweet and the cubbies arent too bad this year either