Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs GameThread, May 16, 2008 2:20 PM EDT

Pirates vs. Cubs, 16 May 2008

by Charlie on May 16, 2008 2:15 PM EDT Comment 87 comments

Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs, May 16, 2008 2:20 PM EDT

Tom Gorzelanny vs. Sean Gallagher at Wrigley. Sorry for the late game thread -- the Friday afternoon game took me by surprise. This one starts now, at 2:20. Here's the box.

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C'mon Buccos!

I have a good feeling about today’s game for some reason.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hello?.....

Echo!........

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Howdy

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

These may be the best seats I've had to a game ever.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Haha,

well, I guess that feeling was just gas…

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, rough start for your guys.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

FU Paulino

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

we get to see two great young pitchers

good matchup today at wrigley.

by columbusOHcubsfan on May 16, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

More like

one great young pitcher and one injured young pitcher.

by Thunder on May 16, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nahhh

Gorzo’s not hurt…he’s just getting lit up like a Christmas tree.

by Thunder on May 16, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Welp

Time to go back to work…. this f’ing sucks.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What is WITH us and the Cubs?

by EmmaOMG on May 16, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

They’re under our skin somehow… we’re scared of them, and Gorzo is also hurt and throwing like a little leaguer.

I looked forward to this game all day, and now I don’t even want to watch the rest.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So, wait, is Gorzellany really hurt?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's been suffering back spasms...

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, OK. I've noticed he's been struggling so far this year.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's also speculation

Jim Tracy wrecked Gorzo’s arm by leaving him out for 100+ pitches for a bunch of starts in a row late last year.

by EmmaOMG on May 16, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, how very Dusty Baker of him.

That’s sad to hear. You guys probably know this, but Gorzellany is a Chicago guy, so I’ve always kinda rooted for him (even though he was apparently a Sox fan).

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Time

to pull Gorzo… he shouldn’t be pitching.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah. Yuck.

by Charlie on May 16, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey

Let’s leave Gorzo out there even longer…

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good Lord.

I think it’s time to not only pull him from the game, but shut down Gorzo for a few starts. he’s throwing batting practice put there.

by humbucker on May 16, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree.

He needs some time off.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

by EmmaOMG on May 16, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was willing

to write the first homer off as Soriano being searing hot right now, but 3 in two innings? That’s Brett Myers territory :D

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm watching this game

and I can’t see what sign Paulino is flashing when he calls for the gopher ball. I’ve seen Gorzo throw 3 and a couple that were fairly close.

by Thunder on May 16, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

how does Gorzo look?

for those who are ‘stuck’ at work, can you comment on the speed and/or movement, or lack thereof, of his pitches?

by humbucker on May 16, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's not

fooling anyone. There’s been a bunch of good cuts…so movement must be minimal in the batter’s eyes. Speed’s nothing real special, but not super bad either.

by Thunder on May 16, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

That.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

He’s not exceptionally wild… the balls just don’t appear to have any zip. After the first pitch homer, he threw 4 straight balls. I think he’s psyched out along with being lame.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks, phillybucco and Thunder

it’s too bad the Pirates can’t also bat against Gorzelanny for this game… we’re thru 4 innings, and only Bixler has a hit?

by humbucker on May 16, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gorzelanny vs the Cubs:

Start 1: 2.1 IP 6H 7R 7ER
Start 2: 2.2 IP 6H 7R 7ER
Start 3(so far): 2 IP 5H 6R 6ER

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dear god

by EmmaOMG on May 16, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So who hits

the HR this inning before Gorzo reaches his limit.

by Thunder on May 16, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably the pitcher the way this game is going

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hope

Osoria is ready to eat about 4 innings today.

by Thunder on May 16, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He’s done it before.

by Charlie on May 16, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just got here.........

a few thoughts:

1. I hate the Cubs
2. I’m glad I can see this game on WGN
3. Gorzo, please get somebody out!
4. I hate the Cubs

Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com

by Raise the Jolly Roger on May 16, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

one more

the Soriano homer (part 2) was garbage. Routine pop up…that basket thing is a joke

Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com

by Raise the Jolly Roger on May 16, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm listening to the game via the Internet...

...but I heard the home run landed in the first row and bounced back into the basket.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he crushed the ball

Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.

by Bricks and Ivy on May 16, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

a shutout inning from Gorzo... go figure.

let’s see if the Pirates’ offense gets shut out again this inning….

by humbucker on May 16, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gorzo K spotted!

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

again!

Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com

by Raise the Jolly Roger on May 16, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe we can take a mulligan on the first 2 innings?

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2 shutout innings... so does JR let Gorzo bat this inning, or pinch hit for him?

I would have pulled him in the 2nd inning, but that’s why I’m not a manager….

by humbucker on May 16, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

not only does he stay...but bunts

what, exactly, is the point of bunting down 6-0?

Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com

by Raise the Jolly Roger on May 16, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gorzo

hits about .050 when he doesn’t bunt, so what difference will it make.

by Thunder on May 16, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good job Bixler

Wouldn’t want to wait for your pitch or anything…

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bixler is wretched at the plate.

by Hitman Easler on May 16, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No joke...

His D has improved, but his batting is abysmal

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What is Soto hitting against us? .900?

by Hitman Easler on May 16, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Now .875? :)

by Hitman Easler on May 16, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LaRoche needs to step up here...

... and drive in some runs.

by humbucker on May 16, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

seriously

how bad do we look to Cubs fans? say what you want about the team in general but they are a whole new level of Suck against these guys

Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com

by Raise the Jolly Roger on May 16, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It’s humiliating.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

but

it’s not even like we’re even close to THIS bad. The Cubs are good but not like the second coming or anything. I don’t get it.

Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com

by Raise the Jolly Roger on May 16, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

is it possible that the Cubs could trade for Jason Isringhausen ...

... in time for him to pitch the 8th inning today?

by humbucker on May 16, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Was that another solo shot HR?

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I had to run down the hall for a minute…

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

NM

It was… argh.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We are the Cubs huckleberry.

by Hitman Easler on May 16, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Freddy

had quite the battle at that last at-bat, but of course, it ended pathetically.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice pick, Bix

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

BTW

That 2nd Soriano HR was directly in the basket, not in the seats, so yeah, it was BS.

.500 or bust...

by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

OK, yeah, it was. I just watched in on Gameday.

Still, a bit of a stretch for Mr. Jolly Roger to call it a “routine pop up”, don’tcha think?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If I may say so...

I absolutely hate early games.
Especially one’s that start at 12 PM.
I was looking forward to Pirates game for this evening… instead, I’ll have to waste time doing absolutely nothing.

The Utah Jazz
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...

by UtesFan89 on May 16, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs