Chicagoist: Morning Box Score

mike_thoms

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:58:46 -0600

I don't think Lou intended to use Marshall last night but Smarge and Cotts both struggled so they had to use him. Hopefully the loss of Eyre and Howry (it's basically like he's not on the team) doesn't end up biting the Cubs in the playoffs. With more days off between games it shouldn't be as necessary to turn the ball over to Neal Cotts or Chad Gaudin (who is great or awful).

Marcus Gilmer

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:40:16 -0600

What I don't get is: what happened to giving Samardzjia a start? With Marquis struggling and Z being up-and-down, it can't hurt to throw the kid out there against a team like the Pirates to see how he fares. Besides pushing back the starters for an extra day of rest (in prep for the playoffs), why not? If he struggles, you always have the option on putting Marquis in and thus saving your bullpen as well. But using SIX penners??? Lord. It was an ugly game, but not THAT ugly.

mike_thoms

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:15:02 -0600

I just realized it was Marquis today...how is this pud still in the rotation?

mike_thoms

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:10:58 -0600

I can't for the life of me figure out why Marshall didn't just go in to replace Zambrano, who should have come out before he had the chance to surrender the lead. Demp is pitching today and he's usually good for 6 or 7 innings. Oh well, a win is a win, even if Lou made a few questionable moves. They can't all be top notch