Chicago Cubs (38-56) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (54-40) 7/23-25 Series Discussion Thread

[Rice Cube]

However, Soriano DID hit a homer.

 

[Rice Cube]

Paul Maholm ---> quality start

Trade him NAO

 

[zack54attack]

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=23303223&c_id=chc&partnerId=aw-5358172561353371656-1023


You hang 'em, We bang 'em

 

[Rice Cube]

Maholm went eight full. Someone pick up the phone...

 

[Rice Cube]

Guess he won't try for the complete game since Reed Johnson is pinch-hitting.

 

[Mr. Cub]

Guess he won't try for the complete game since Reed Johnson is pinch-hitting.

We all know Sveum does not believe in pitching complete games.

 

[X]

We all know Sveum does not believe in pitching complete games.

he had 110 pitches. lulz/

 

[Mr. Cub]

he had 110 pitches. lulz/

Yeah, I seen he had a grip of pitches, but still.

 

[X]

Yeah, I seen he had a grip of pitches, but still.

still what? If he would've gone out into the 9th and got hurt, Cubs fans that think he has legit trade value would've had their heads explode.

 

[Rice Cube]

Maholm is also coming back from a shoulder issue.

 

[Rice Cube]

Well, I guess it's time to root for the Astros to win...

 

[dabynsky]

Has Dempster been visible in the dugout tonight? Someone on BleacherNation was claiming they didn't see him in the dugout. Could mean nothing even if he isn't there, but just curious.

 

[Rice Cube]

Re: Maholm, from ESPN...

Make that five consecutive victories for Maholm going back to a June 29 win over the Houston Astros. Maholm has actually given up one earned run or less in each of his last six outings (he had a one-inning relief outing on July 8). Maholm becomes the first Cubs left-hander to pitch six innings and allow one run or less in five consecutive starts since 1918.

 

[dabynsky]

Too bad the team that made the most sense in a trade just picked up a lefty pitching worse than Maholm who is owed more money...

 

[Rice Cube]

Too bad the team that made the most sense in a trade just picked up a lefty pitching worse than Maholm who is owed more money...

This always seems to happen to the Cubs. Maybe other GMs hate dealing with Theo and Jed.

 

[dabynsky]

This always seems to happen to the Cubs. Maybe other GMs hate dealing with Theo and Jed.

Off topic but you have to like what the Stros have done. I am kind of glad they are moving out of the division because a non-Ed Wade ran Astros might actually be a threat in a few years.

 

[Rice Cube]

Off topic but you have to like what the Stros have done. I am kind of glad they are moving out of the division because a non-Ed Wade ran Astros might actually be a threat in a few years.

It seems like the new guy is pretty smart and also easier to deal with which is probably why he's able to wheel and deal so much so far.

 

[dabynsky]

It seems like the new guy is pretty smart and also easier to deal with which is probably why he's able to wheel and deal so much so far.

I mean the Stros haven't gotten any top flight prospects back in these deals, but they've moved a lot of pieces that didn't have a ton of value coming into this season.

 

[Rice Cube]

He's a good salesman.

The Cubs "winning" is really screwing up this draft race and the Astros are reaping the benefits...they're losing in the 9th. It's like they planned this.

 

[Mr. Cub]

Re: Maholm, from ESPN...

Make that five consecutive victories for Maholm going back to a June 29 win over the Houston Astros. Maholm has actually given up one earned run or less in each of his last six outings (he had a one-inning relief outing on July 8). Maholm becomes the first Cubs left-hander to pitch six innings and allow one run or less in five consecutive starts since 1918.

That's pretty impressive. Same with Dempster's streak too. Cubs have had some stretches where the pitching was excellent. If we could've had a consistent offense to go along with this pitching for most of the season who knows where we would be sitting.