The Unresolved Bullpen Angst Thread

[CubFaninHydePark]

I'm starting to think that this Cubs team is doing to Lou what the Penguins did to Therrien this season--give up on a hardass coach until a change is made.

Stop talking about Pittsburgh all the time.

Finally, someone said it.

And what was all that shit about Pittsburgh? What the FUCK, has anything got to do with Pittsburgh?

You know--sometimes teams playing different sports behave the same way.

I'm just looking for an explanation, and besides, it's just like my opinion man.

[Slaky]

I'm starting to think that this Cubs team is doing to Lou what the Penguins did to Therrien this season--give up on a hardass coach until a change is made.

Stop talking about Pittsburgh all the time.

Finally, someone said it.

And what was all that shit about Pittsburgh? What the FUCK, has anything got to do with Pittsburgh?

You know--sometimes teams playing different sports behave the same way.

I'm just looking for an explanation, and besides, it's just like my opinion man.

Pittsburgh sucks.

[EVILteddie]

Well at least if Ascaino blows it in this inning, Cotts is warming up in the pen!

[Internet Apex]

Well at least if Ascaino blows it in this inning, Cotts is warming up in the pen!

Yes he (ass) CAN!'d.

[LoneStarCubFan]

Neal Cotts = Mike Remlinger

[Adam Eaton Pussy]

Neal Cotts = Mike Remlinger

I don't know, at least Remlinger could get someone out, even if it was only righties

[LoneStarCubFan]

Neal Cotts = Mike Remlinger

I don't know, at least Remlinger could get someone out, even if it was only righties

That is a good point. My bad.

By the way, only two teams in MLB history have lost more than eight in a row in a season and still made the playoffs.

[Brownie]

Remlinger resents the inference, LoneStar.

This is a historically bad bullpen. It is worse than the 2006, 2005, 2002 bullpens. Put it up there with the 1999 bullpen. The 1988 bullpen was pretty bad as well. But the 2009 Cubs bullpen is as bad as any of them.

[LoneStarCubFan]

Remlinger resents the inference, LoneStar.

This is a historically bad bullpen. It is worse than the 2006, 2005, 2002 bullpens. Put it up there with the 1999 bullpen. The 1988 bullpen was pretty bad as well. But the 2009 Cubs bullpen is as bad as any of them.

But Jim promised he would fix the bullpen after last season! I feel so cheated...

[Internet Apex]

Remlinger resents the inference, LoneStar.

This is a historically bad bullpen. It is worse than the 2006, 2005, 2002 bullpens. Put it up there with the 1999 bullpen. The 1988 bullpen was pretty bad as well. But the 2009 Cubs bullpen is as bad as any of them.

I don't think it's worse than '02.

[Quality Start Machine]

Remlinger resents the inference, LoneStar.

This is a historically bad bullpen. It is worse than the 2006, 2005, 2002 bullpens. Put it up there with the 1999 bullpen. The 1988 bullpen was pretty bad as well. But the 2009 Cubs bullpen is as bad as any of them.

I don't think it's worse than '02.

I humbly submit any of the Cubs bullpens from 1980 through 1983.

[LoneStarCubFan]

Remlinger resents the inference, LoneStar.

This is a historically bad bullpen. It is worse than the 2006, 2005, 2002 bullpens. Put it up there with the 1999 bullpen. The 1988 bullpen was pretty bad as well. But the 2009 Cubs bullpen is as bad as any of them.

I don't think it's worse than '02.

I humbly submit any of the Cubs bullpens from 1980 through 1983.

That's a pretty good call.

[Brownie]

Remlinger resents the inference, LoneStar.

This is a historically bad bullpen. It is worse than the 2006, 2005, 2002 bullpens. Put it up there with the 1999 bullpen. The 1988 bullpen was pretty bad as well. But the 2009 Cubs bullpen is as bad as any of them.

I don't think it's worse than '02.

I humbly submit any of the Cubs bullpens from 1980 through 1983.

That's a pretty good call.

1980 - Bullpen featured Bruce Sutter, Bill Caudill, Willie Hernandez and a young Lee Smith.
1981 - Lee Smith, Bill Caudill and a bunch of others. Sucked, but Lee Smith was going to be good.
1982 - Willie Hernandez healthy and effective again. Lee Smith showing signs of being a dominant closer. Also: Bill Campbell.
1983 - Smith, Hernandez (before being traded), Campbell, Warren Brusstar and Craig Lefferts.

Want a bad bullpen? See 1986. See 1988. See 2002.  But save yourself the time and just turn the TV on now.

[LoneStarCubFan]

Fuck, they're not really going to bring Patton in are they?

[butthead]

By the way, only two teams in MLB history have lost more than eight in a row in a season and still made the playoffs.

Then the whole season comes down to tomorrow's game. Win or go home.