So the CLOSER blowing the lead, and than taking the loss isnt his fault? Ok

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If we didn't lose DeRosa and Wood for nothing like we did, Cubs win this game. This is such an inferior team.

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yeah, derosa is off to such a great start!

This has been my concern as well. Bernstein mentioned that those spring training numbers meant very little and he's right. When the game has been on the line, Marmol has been solid while Gregg has struggled in all 3 appearances. I'm not saying a switch needs to be made now, but there's definitely cause for concern.

good to see panic in full form. we need him bad. this team is collapsing in front of our very eyes!!!!1

Keys in game #1...Miles being sent up to hit with runners on 1st and 3rd and hitting into a double play. Miles is a good bunter. they should have squeezed the runner in from 3rd and sent the runner on 1st to 2nd, with the bunt. Otherwise if the batter is going to swin away, I have to send Hoffpauir up, as he is MUCH more likely to get the run in there. He hits lefties well, so if they made a change, it would not have been a problem.

In the 9th inning ONCE AGAIN, Lou leaves Soriano in, rather than putting Reed Johnson in Left. If RJ is in Left field, he catches the ball hit over Soriano's head. Soriano made a nice catch earlier in the game, but remains a guy who is not great on balls hit over his head (near the wall).

Lastly-Gregg walking the leadoff hitter to open the 9th. Wasn't even a good hitter and then he has to face the top of the Brewers lineup after that.

Oh well. The Cubs have Zambrano going tonight and Dempster tomorrow night. hopefully they can still take this series.

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Go Cubs!!!!

i don't think we will, honestly. things just don't look good.

i hope i'm wrong.

but if gregg's put in any situation in this series, i weep.

too early to be weeping about anyone. lets get a couple weeks under our belts before drawing too many conclusions.

Does it appear to anyone else that Big Z is not as big as last year?

He looks to be in good shape this year, hope that continues throughout the year.

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

Is everyone is the Brewers bullpen dead??

Wow, Lou was able to find Hoff-Power tonight. Let's see if it pays off.

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We all have private ails. The troublemakers are they who need public cures for their private ails.- Eric Hoffer

Fuck, it's all about timing and Lou's sucks.

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We all have private ails. The troublemakers are they who need public cures for their private ails.- Eric Hoffer

How was Lou's timing off there? He had to pinch hit with Hoff-power there.

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

Cubs get a lucky call there, Soriano was out at 1st.

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

I cant understand why we continue to torture ourselves with this crap.

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Go watch some Modano highlights on youtube.

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

Did I just hear right that Angel Guzman does not yet have a major league win?

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I meant it did not work out tonight. Whereas, we will never know if it would have worked out last night. Timing is everything, you know.

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We all have private ails. The troublemakers are they who need public cures for their private ails.- Eric Hoffer

Ah gotcha, senor.

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

How many walks can this staff issue? Good lord.

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The Cubs should have at least 5 or 6 runs right now. No big hits so far tonight.

Well Cotts is in, might as well just give the Brewers this game.

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

I think they just did.

Did you mean senior?

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These guys fucking blow.

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We all have private ails. The troublemakers are they who need public cures for their private ails.- Eric Hoffer

Can we get Michael Wuertz back? He was mediocre, but he could get somebody out every now and again.

This bullpen is a mess. We have no lefty, our closer sucks, and the step/long men suck also. Besides Marmol, Lou has nobody he can trust. Hendry has really screwed this up.

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Fuck Edwards and Zobrist

A-Ram giving us a chance! For a ball that barely cleared the wall, he sure acted like he knew he got all of it.

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This is great! I love this cubs team! THIS IS THE YEAR!

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Heilman hasn't been bad, but 2 guys can't make a bullpen.