Seriously?
What is he made of–anti-diamond?(which is the opposite of diamond, and by my logic that should mean extremely brittle)
Ok, that’s a stretch–but he was pulled(by himself) from today’s game after feeling tightness in his quad during his first at bat.
A game that we won I might add.
Beating the Brewers 7-4 at Ho Ho Kam
THE HILL
Sean Marshall started the game and made a mild case for being the fifth starter, allowing (he’s a giver) the Brewers to collect four hits and a run while striking out one. Probably with that huge curve lefty’s like to toss. If you listen closely you can hear Aaron Heilman weeping softly into his pillow.
Chad Gaudin Another piece of the Harden trade(I do like to mention that don’t I?), followed by pitching two innings of his own and gave up(he’s not generous, just mediocre) three hits, a run, with a walk and a strikeout. I know he used to start for Oakland but I prefer to see him in the pen, or at AAA Iowa starting in case his buddy from the A’s(see..again) Harden goes down sometime this season.
ALSO PITCHED:
Carlos Marmol–a hit and a run in one. I think that one was a bomb. Yea, don’t do that Carlos.
Mike Stanton — a hit a walk and a run with two k’s in one. He’s also about as old as this guy.
Kevin Hart — pitched a perfect inning. Eight more and you might be impressive. Probably starts in Iowa.
Chad Fox — No hits or runs with a strikeout in one. This is that old guy who’s arm keeps falling off.
Angel Guzman — A hit and no runs in the ninth. Way to go Angel. I mean it isn’t that bad that you’re nearly the same age as this fellow Venezuelan.
Overall nothing too spectacular. Most of these guys either have a defined role or are pitching for a spot in the pen. Most likely to make the Big Club: Gaudin, Hart, Marmol(of course). Most likely to die on field: Stanton. Guzman is out of options I believe, so for him to avoid going the way of the Oriole he better pick it up.
AT BAT
The Cubs up their total runs today to twelve(7-4) led by a Fox and a Hare(Gathright, because he jumps high…get it? Ehhh). Jake Fox, who started at first, hit a three run shot in the third and Gathright led off going three for three with one stolen base and one caught stealing.
Aaron Miles — started at second and went one for four with an rbi. Good for you Aaron, now go sit on the bench and let Fontenot have a turn.
Richie Robnett –went one for two with an rbi. Not a chance he makes the roster but at least we got something for Wuertz. He played right.
Micah Hoffpauir–one for four while starting in left. Why do you insist on trying to play positions manned by heavily bloated contracts Micah? Why?
Jake Fox –two for three with a fucking BOMMMB. Played first…badly.
Dwayne Barney – a hit and a run scored while playing short. In five at bats though Dwayne? Will definitely be in the minors by mid march.
Chad Gaudin –a double in his only at bat. Known to tell friends he wants to be the “New Jason Marquis” Those friends have since been traded to Colorado.
It’s alway nice to beat up on the Brewers, especially against their supposed can’t miss Gallardo.
Nothing too earth shattering came from today’s game. Fox played well, but considering his age and defensive limitations, he just isn’t likely to beat out Hoffpauir. He would be a welcome backup for third , and in case of emergency backup catcher, but I just don’t see it happening unless he really turns it on. Joey Gathright had a good game, but until he can keep it up on a daily basis I’m not buying it. His speed would be a plus on a team led by a guy who was caught thirteen(or seventeen) times last year. STOP RUNNING RYAN.
The Cubs are in Surprise tomorrow to take on the Rangers. Game starts at 2:05 Central and can be listened to on WGN 720 am.
I was going to make a Prince Fielder is fat joke here but I already blew that load on Sabathia.
This is what the Brewers did.
