9/22/05 Cubs (Maddux) V.S. Brewers (Helling) 1:05 CDT

[1992casey]

Pitching Matchup

 

Cubs: RHP Greg Maddux

• 12-13, 4.31 ERA in 2005
• 1-1, 6.55 ERA vs. Brewers in 2005

Brewers: RHP Rick Helling

• 2-0, 2.19 ERA in 2005
• Hasn't faced Cubs in 2005

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TV: FSN http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/happy.gif

 

Radio: WTMJ 620

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MLB.com Game Preview, 2005-09-22 vs. Cubs

[burniebrewer]

Is a certain word off limits in today's game thread?

 

I've seen it used in a few other threads, but I'm not going to be the guy who uses it here.

[hawing]

Is a certain word off limits in today's game thread?

 

I'd say so.

 

I've seen it used in a few other threads, but I'm not going to be the guy who uses it here.

 

Smart man. The media can't stop using it either, but that doesn't mean Brewerfan has to sink to that level. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

 

C'mon Brewers, get the upper hand in the all-time series! 62-61, baby!

[brewers19]

Are we talking about the s-word?

[Cyanogen5]

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Are we talking about the s-word?

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But we aren't playing Barry Bonds today...or Rafael Palmeiro for that matter. Sosa isn't with the Cubs anymore either, so I have no idea what you are talking about http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[1e Corbeau]

Smart man. The media can't stop using it either, but that doesn't mean Brewerfan has to sink to that level.

 

it appears we epitomize class. let us weep not for this absense from the IGT!

 

http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

 

edit: typo

[The Mexican Weez]

this game is wee part exciting

[BrewCityUnit]

sweep, is that the word? Don't be afraid to use it.

[mls4]

I can't believe you ruined all the fun.

[burniebrewer]

http://www.simpsonsweb.com/img-news/8.jpg

 

 

I didn't say it.

[brewerjamie15]

Well, it's worked the past two starts, so:

 

Rick Helling could not:

 

1. Get the ball over the plate if he used a beach ball

2. Throw with any heat if he set the ball on fire.

3. Fool a hitter if he had David Copperfield on the hill with him.

4. Win a game if spotted a 10 run lead.

5. Break 85 MPH if he drove the ball around in his car.

6. Have good command if he were in charge of a Girl Scout Troop.

7. "Go the distance" in a 2 meter race.

8. Intimidate a 4 year old.

9. Paint the corners with a power sprayer.

10. Get hot if he were standing on the equator wearing a fur coat.

[mls4]

Brewers vs Maddux (AB, BA, OPS):

 

Russell Branyan 14 .214 .714

Jeff Cirillo 28 .214 .464

Brady Clark 23 .391 .918

Trent Durrington 4 .250 .500

Bill Hall 22 .227 .488

J.J. Hardy 3 .333 .667

Rick Helling 4 .000 .000

Wes Helms 1 1.000 5.000

Geoff Jenkins 35 .400 1.075

Carlos Lee 16 .188 .597

Chris Magruder 2 .000 .000

Damian Miller 23 .391 .962

Chad Moeller 17 .294 .647

Lyle Overbay 17 .412 1.193

Rickie Weeks 5 .600 1.467

 

Helling vs Cubs (AB, BA, OPS):

 

Henry Blanco 9 .000 .000

Jeromy Burnitz 3 .000 .400

Nomar Garciaparra 38 .447 1.121

Ben Grieve 24 .208 .655

Jerry Hairston Jr. 8 .125 .472

José Macías 7 .143 .286

Greg Maddux 4 .500 1.250

Corey Patterson 8 .250 .500

Neifi Pérez 10 .300 .764

Aramis Ramírez 2 .500 1.500

Todd Walker 22 .318 1.112

[steve267268]

Check out some of those OPS's against Maddux

 

I don't care if someone said sweep, there's no jinx today..

 

Brady

O

Jenks

Miller

 

should all be in that lineup, i think we are set to go off...

 

Oh and since it just crossed my mind.. only 53 hours until Wisconsin commences its rushing attack on Michigan.

[hawing]

Well, it's worked the past two starts, so:

 

Rick Helling could not:

 

1. Get the ball over the plate if he used a beach ball

2. Throw with any heat if he set the ball on fire.

3. Fool a hitter if he had David Copperfield on the hill with him.

4. Win a game if spotted a 10 run lead.

5. Break 85 MPH if he drove the ball around in his car.

6. Have good command if he were in charge of a Girl Scout Troop.

7. "Go the distance" in a 2 meter race.

8. Intimidate a 4 year old.

9. Paint the corners with a power sprayer.

10. Get hot if he were standing on the equator wearing a fur coat.

 

Jamie, this has helped out Helling, but not necessarily the bats. Quick, grind out some smack talk for the offense.

[slack00]

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Brewers vs Maddux (AB, BA, OPS):

Wes Helms 1 1.000 5.000

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This Helms guy must be pretty good to have an OPS of 5.000 against a future hall of famer.

[JoeH33]

 Chicago Cubs Milwaukee ------------ --------- Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG. --- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ---- SS Perez, Neifi 9 52 .276 CF Clark, Brady 12 46 .310 2B Walker, Todd 12 38 .303 2B Weeks, Rickie 13 40 .246 1B Lee, Derrek 44 103 .338 1B Overbay, Lyle 19 70 .277 3B Garciaparra, Nomar 7 23 .267 LF Lee, Carlos 32 109 .271 RF Burnitz, Jeromy 23 84 .264 RF Jenkins, Geoff 23 80 .286 LF Murton, Matt 6 11 .336 SS Hall, Bill 16 57 .276 CF Patterson, Corey 13 31 .223 3B Branyan, Russell 11 29 .253 C Barrett, Michael 15 57 .276 C Miller, Damian 8 38 .264 P Maddux, Greg (12-13, 4.31) P Helling, Rick (2-0, 2.19)

 

Pretty Lineups

[B2k1121]

Cubs have a dangerous lineup today. Many runs will need to be scored.

[Ralph Wiggum]

It's nice to see that Russell gets to come out and play today. Hopefully he can launch another 500-footer against Maddux.

 

No Hardy, though....http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif

 

At this point, I'd almost rather see Weeks get a day off than Hardy.

[1992casey]

Brian needs to add the s-word to the cuss filter.

[1992casey]

Where do you get the pretty lineups now that USA Today has changed its format?

[packfan79]

Hardy looked like he was really struggling with his foot the last couple of days.

[lbb020]

At this point, I'd almost rather see Weeks get a day off than Hardy.

 

couldnt agree more with that, especially if maddux is painting corners and working his off speed stuff well...i think that would lead to weeks having a rough day, but on the flip side...cant sit down billy hall because he has crushed the cubs all year. although russell hasnt played much the past 2 months...isnt he still considerably overdue? how about he puts one in the dew deck

[JoeH33]

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Ticker Tech

[1992casey]

Thanks, JoeH33! http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[brewers19]

Well, other than the s-word, I was thinking of "must-win"

 

That should be censored next year.