1-Year Today Contest

**BigMacFU** · 04-23-2006, 11:52 AM

And the response is, 3 weeks into the season. The Astros offense will not stay hot, and other than Oswalt and Pettite, the SP's are suspect. The Cubs won't do squat, I acknowledge that. But the White Sox have problems too. Look at Freddy Garcia and Garland, two key pitchers last year who are sucking balls this year. But, your outlook is interesting Bill, though I'd probably sell Davis over Maddux this weekend since the Brewers are on fire right now with the bats. Desert, don't forget the ERA and K total of Maddux.

**sweet_yamz** · 04-23-2006, 02:45 PM

Ok since I don't have the colorful commentary that CC has I will just post some picks and see what happens.

Monday- Cubs 6 Marlins 4
Tuesday- Cubs 5 Marlins 7
Wednesday- Cubs 7 Marlins 3

Friday- Cubs 3 Brewers 5
Saturday- Cubs 4 Brewers 2
Sunday- Cubs 3 Brewers 7

So if my math is right I have the Cubs going 3-3 as well.
As far as Maddux ending ERA I'll have to say 1.89 with 24K's

**CoventryCat86** · 04-23-2006, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by BigMacFU

And the response is, 3 weeks into the season. The Astros offense will not stay hot, and other than Oswalt and Pettite, the SP's are suspect. The Cubs won't do squat, I acknowledge that. But the White Sox have problems too. Look at Freddy Garcia and Garland, two key pitchers last year who are sucking balls this year. But, your outlook is interesting Bill, though I'd probably sell Davis over Maddux this weekend since the Brewers are on fire right now with the bats. Desert, don't forget the ERA and K total of Maddux.

LMFAO!! And how do you KNOW they won't stay hot, just 'cause you don't want them to?

Astros starting pitching "suspect" oh and the Cubs' is what SOLID?

Gimme a break, you've only got Maddux and the rest SUCK.

Taylor Bucholtz, Wandy Rodriguez and Fernando Nieve along with Backe (once he gets better) are doing pretty damn well right now. We've also got Zeke Astacio and probably one of the best bullpens in the National League.

Who knows, after May 8th Roger Clemens may be back!

White Sox "have problems"

DAMN, I'll bet you wish the Cubbies had similar "problems" like a 13-5 record.

Watch out for Milwaukee this year, odds are they'll finish higher in the NL Central than the Cubs which means the Cubs will finish FOURTH since we all know Houston and St. Louis will finish 1st and 2nd respectively.

**illilli** · 04-23-2006, 10:07 PM

Well, I don't know jack about baseball any more. I stopped caring back when the smucks went on strike. I was just starting to really get into baseball for the first time and then BAM!

Anyway, I want to congratulate you BigMacFU on a year here at the forum.

**BigMacFU** · 04-23-2006, 10:45 PM

So far only three entries, that means 1st 2nd and 3rd are accounted for, oh well, slow day, Monday will get some responses, people have to do something at work.

**ggiese** · 04-23-2006, 11:32 PM

Cubs are gonna REALLY suck wind for the next 6-8 weeks with Lee out of the lineup...

Look what happened in St. Louis. They kept getting on base, but couldn't score. They do not have any real consistent long ball hitters right now.

My predicted outcomes are similar to CC's:

Monday: Chicago 5, Florida 3
Tuesday: Florida 6, Chicago 1
Wednesday: Florida 5, Chicago 1

Friday: Milwaukee 7, Chicago 3
Saturday: Milwaukee 5, Chicago 1
Sunday: Chicago 9, Milwaukee 4

Maddux's ERA will be 1.53 with 21K's

GO SOX!!!

**Newfie** · 04-24-2006, 10:39 AM

First of all, congrats on your first Anniversary!

OK, now to business:

I think your Cubbies will go 4 & 2.

Monday- Cubs 4 Marlins 2
Tuesday- Cubs 3 Marlins 4
Wednesday- Cubs 6 Marlins 3

Friday- Cubs 6 Brewers 5
Saturday- Cubs 1 Brewers 3
Sunday- Cubs 4 Brewers 3

I'd guess Maddy will have 10 K's with a 1.82 ERA.

Then again, I'm a Canadian, what the hell do I know about baseball?? Even the players on Canadian teams get paid in US Funds!!!

**Newfie** · 04-24-2006, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Newfie

I'd guess Maddy will have 10 K's with a 1.82 ERA.

Shit, I meant to say 17 strike-outs. Guess I'll have to live with 10.

**CoventryCat86** · 04-24-2006, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by Newfie

First of all, congrats on your first Anniversary!

OK, now to business:

I think your Cubbies will go 4 & 2.

Monday- Cubs 4 Marlins 2
Tuesday- Cubs 3 Marlins 4
Wednesday- Cubs 6 Marlins 3

Friday- Cubs 6 Brewers 5
Saturday- Cubs 1 Brewers 3
Sunday- Cubs 4 Brewers 3

I'd guess Maddy will have 10 K's with a 1.82 ERA.

Then again, I'm a Canadian, what the hell do I know about baseball?? Even the players on Canadian teams get paid in US Funds!!!

I think Sean means what will Maddux's strike out total for the YEAR be after next Sunday's game. He's already got over 20 for the season.