The Cubs lost a back and forth battle, featuring crappy bullpens, exciting come backs, 9th inning homers, and Cubs youngsters being awesome. Brett Jackson’s debut was a success, with a walk, two singles, and a run scored (and, hey, only one K … ). It ended with a Hanley Ramirez walk-off single in the 9th, though. Grumble.
Justin Germano had another nice start – short, low-scoring, keeps the Cubs in the game. He’s never going to be more than a 5th starter type (in fact, that’s probably the best you could hope from from the soon-to-be 30-year-old), but it would be nice to have him in the mix next Spring coming off a quality two months here at the tail end of 2012.
So Garza’s going to the DL… The whole forearm/tricep strain type things scare the hell out of me.
@J R: I really wonder though if this is the Cubs’ way of protecting Garza’s arm in order to make him tradable this offseason.
It’s much more likely that he’s actually injured.
@Pat: You are probably right, it really is more curiousity on my part.
How you doing bro?
I am golden. Why do you keep changing your name?
Well, GoldFinch didn’t sit well with some people. Bubby sounded too puppy like(Thats our dogs name) So I went with a truly baseball name.
How was Myrtle?
O.K.. Not what we expected. Good time nonetheless.
Hurumph
I didn’t get a hurumph out that guy…
+1
Hurumph ! hurumph!!
I thought he was good for next start. Just got back from Myrtle, sorry.
Duane Underwood now taking the mound in AZ for the 1st time!
I am reverting to physics. The further the head of the bat is from the incoming pitch, the less speed the bat will hit the ball, ultimately the less force and a weaker hit.
Anyone have any clue why Germano was pulled after only 77 pitches? I thought he’d done very well .. 3 hits, no walks 3 strikeouts!!
Garza? DL? OMG I never expected a “Cubbie Occurrence” to happen in the E/H&Co era!!
Can I ask why hasnt Soler been in the lineup?
He’s not allowed.
Unknown illness (according to someone at nsbb).
Hasn’t played American ball.
Garza to DL is just for “paperwork”… something fishy going on.
Not trying to worry, or panic but, WHY HASN’T SOLER PLAYED IN 3 DAYS!!!???
Probably Mono. His career’s over.
While we’re panicking, let’s take a look at future ace Duane Underwood’s debut. He’ll make a good batting practice pitcher, anyway.
what’s the record for blown saves in a game? Jeesh…
@Leroy: I only know the record for a season, owned by the 96 Colorado Rockies at 39 BS.
39 BS ?!
Man, that’s a lot of heartache.
@Dan: And headaches.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN199509280.shtml
This one had 4 by the Astros alone—take a look at the Cubs roster–that will bring back some memories….
Ugh, I go to great america on Sunday and I miss so much. I think I missed more this past Sunday then I missed on my entire week trip to Jamaica.