Its the small things (a fire Lou thread)

Diehard88 · Wily Veteran Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 159

I'm sick and tired of Lou Piniella's management of games. He just used Nady in a Pinch-hitting spot against a RHP instead of Tyler Colvin who was available. I don't always buy into the mandatory righty-lefty matchups (you should look at the numbers of the pitcher against righties and lefties and the batter's numbers against RHP or LHP) but Ohlendorf is significantly worse against LHB and Colvin hits anyone.

Against the Phillies he didn't PH Soto, but brought him in and put him in the wrong spot causing him to come up in a much less favorable spot (using Ramirez in the 9th who struck out). He pulls Wells here with 90 pitches, allowing Russell to give up the leadoff tying HR. Plus a few other really bad decisions that were blatant.

Against the Cardinals, in back to back games a runner was thrown out by a MILE against Yadi. Why would you try to straight steal on Yadi EVER, and if it was a hit and run, why did each batter take the pitch right down the middle? The manager has the responsibility of keeping his players on the same page and not RUNNING ON YADIER MOLINA EVER. (Soriano was out btw on that steal against Yadi, glad we caught that break)

And I'd be okay with that if the team were fired up and hitting, but they're not and its not Rudy J's fault. This blame has to come on Lou's head, and to save the season either he does something to fire up the fans and the team (Mount Lou Eruption) or he should be axed soon. I like him as a person, I like him better when it looks like he cares and has the fire and the winning spirit.

Thoughts?

Stewed · All-Star Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 607

I have to wonder what the Cubs record would be if they had any middle relief. Though some of Lou's moves, or non-moves, recently have really been head scratchers.

I'll tell you one thing though, if the Cubs can not unlock the enigma that is the Pirates, they might as well start planning for next year

BigknockHawk · Rookie Joined: 09 Apr 2008 Posts: 23

mpkennedy3 · Wily Veteran Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 108

The loss today was depressing, but there is still a chance they can come back and win the series. That is what they need to do. Before the Cards series they had won or tied the last four series. The Cards are a good team, and while it would have been nice to take the series, it is by no means the end of the season. They just need to bear down and take this series againist the Pirates. Ironically the last series they lost before the cards was againist the Pirates.

Diehard88 · Wily Veteran Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 159

...and now they have to avoid the sweep...

This team is depressing, than goodness for the Hawks.

mpkennedy3 · Wily Veteran Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 108

looks like the hawks are testing you too.....

Stewed · All-Star Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 607

why in GODS NAME was Lilly left out to pich the 8th inning tonight?!?! Evil or Very Mad

Now admittedly, I've only been watching since the 6th. Did I miss something? Was there a no-hitter going? Is Marshal NOT the set up man? jesus..

Sometimes Lou's coaching style does not match the modern era.

Crush..Kill..Destroy!

AndCounting · Seasoned Veteran Joined: 08 Dec 2008 Posts: 391

IceBox13 · All-Star Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 671

My biggest gripe is intentionally walking the winning run on base. I understand setting up the double play, but if the runner on second scores...the game is tied. I never have understood putting the winning run on base to keep from having the game tied up.

AndCounting · Seasoned Veteran Joined: 08 Dec 2008 Posts: 391

IceBox13 · All-Star Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 671

I don't know...it wasn't televised here, so I didn't see it. I just saw what's in the box score.

Even after that...once you get runners on second and third and two outs, the winning run was at second base. Why not walk McGehee create a force-play at any base for the last out, since the runner on first wouldn't matter?

mark · Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:37 pm Post subject:

I think that it's terrible that Steak and Potato intentionally walked Fielder. Walks kill just like the two that Z issued in the fourth tonight. Now more than ever I think that it's time to give Brenly or Trammel a chance to manage! Mad

Diehard88 · Wily Veteran Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 159

Was anybody else hoping that when Lou came out to argue the Juan Pierre stolen base that he'd finally show some fire? LOU PINIELLA NEEDS TO GO NOW. He seems almost resigned to losing, makes stupid decisions, and needs to get the hell out of town. I don't like his decision making, I don't like his lineups, and I don't like his attitude. If Hendry does not fire Lou by the all star break I think Ricketts needs to fire both of them at the end of the season.

IceBox13 · All-Star Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 671

bigbobbo85 · Rookie Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Posts: 2 Location: Gurnee, IL

No doubt Lou won't be here next year, but with that in mind, we should look at good alternatives. NOT Bob Brenly, NOT Ryne Sandberg. For that matter, let's fire Larry Rothschild.

Let's go with Greg Maddux as pitching coach, and Joe Giardi for Manager. Support the cause on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joe-Girardi-for-next-Cubs-Manager/119169878123445?v=wall&ref=ts
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TheFonz · Wily Veteran Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 326

Girardi isn't coming. Why would he leave the Yanks for this Cubs team? I don't see your beef with Rothschild either. Pitching has been pretty good for the most part.
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Celticub · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:44 am Post subject:

Celticub · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:14 pm Post subject:

Jumping before he is pushed?

Piniella to retire as Cubs manager
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