2010-06-08 Cubs (Lilly) at Brewers (Gallardo), 7:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 3-2]

[derflotr]

Lots of sliders from Gallardo tonight.

[ELCABALLO45]

I don't see what can be learned by putting Gomez into the lead-off spot that can't be learned from putting him in the bottom of the order. The same goes for Escobar.

Giving him more at bats.

I think I'd let him get a few more starts against tough righties over Edmonds if they choose to go that route. I guess I'm pretty bearish on Gomez at this point, I can't stand his approach at the plate right now.

But what does it hurt? He is 24. Let him play and see if we have something.

 

[Schlitz001]

If you don't care about winning, then stick Gomez in the leadoff spot, but just because he's there doesn't mean he will draw more walks. Just like batting Escobar cleanup isn't going to see him hitting more homeruns. If you want to teach patience to Gomez you might hit him in front of the pitcher where he'll see more balls.

[Funketown]

But what does it hurt? He is 24. Let him play and see if we have something.

I get what you're saying, but I'd rather see this team try and claw their way back to having a respectable record, even if getting back to .500 is a longshot.

[hawing]

Who's the drunk, homeless-looking guy managing the Cubs?

No kidding. The thin layer of facial hair does not flatter Lou.

[jjkoestler]

Strasburg is out. Time to watch the Crew.

[ilovebeer]

why are the brewers swinging at the first and second pitches?

[ilovebeer]

Are the Brewer batters in a hurry this evening?, quit making first and second pitch outs.

[valpocrewsader]

Ah, the always dependable clutzy clumsiness of Rickie Weeks.

[ilovebeer]

Thank god we got out of that, who do u walk the pitcher. Yo is allready at 88 pitches threw 5. my guess 1 inning left.

[BrewCrewForever]

Watching the Brewers vs. Ted Lilly has always been frustrating. He seems to own us.

[BrewCrewForever]

Hey Kottaras, swing the bat. Jeez.

[Schlitz001]

Ted Lilly does not look that great. I don't understand how we're not hitting him.

[derflotr]

Why do the Brewers have so much trouble with Ted Lilly? He's nice, but not THIS good. What exactly is the coaching staff telling these guys?

[BrewCrewForever]

Does Yo come back out for the 7th? Tough choice.

 

Please guys, lets get something going here against Lilly.

[ilovebeer]

I bet Yo does, his pitch count is at 98.

[BrewCrewForever]

Well he will start the 7th. That is settled.

 

Come on Rickie!

[BrewCrewForever]

Damn, Gomez.

[WisconsinSportsRule]

I really wish the team had more patience at the plate. Just pathetic.

[derflotr]

Why on earth is Gomez still hitting 2nd? There is no argument, he can't be hitting there. I'd much rather see Escobar in that spot.

[ilovebeer]

The rate this going, we won't see the scrubs bullpen, there bullpen is almost as bad as yours is.

[ilovebeer]

First and second pitch outs really bug me.

[Schlitz001]

Why on earth is Gomez still hitting 2nd? There is no argument, he can't be hitting there. I'd much rather see Escobar in that spot.

Escobar hits more groundballs than Gomez. Edmonds/Hart or just going with Braun 2nd is probably better.

[BrewCrewForever]

3 starts in a row straight money for Gallardo.

 

Please, get the man some RUNS!

[derflotr]

Why on earth is Gomez still hitting 2nd? There is no argument, he can't be hitting there. I'd much rather see Escobar in that spot.

Escobar hits more groundballs than Gomez. Edmonds/Hart or just going with Braun 2nd is probably better.

Absolutely.

I just meant that between Escobar and Gomez, who are considered so similar on this site, I'd choose Escobar in the non-Braun-hitting-second lineup.