March 2006
Miriam Liddle  |  by 1060west.blogspot.com. All rights reserved. 3.01 | 19:14

It's the start of the season so like everyone else, the gents at the Online Neighborhood Tavern aka "this crappy unpopular blog" sat down to give you our predictions on how the upcoming Cub season will go. (you might wanna bookmark this, it'll be good fodder to rip us later on in the season) So here's what we think:

QUESTION: How many games will the Cubs win this year?

  • Newman - 77
  • John Dooley - 67
  • Mikey P - 78
  • Marino - 84
  • MCav - 79
  • Vehere - 77
  • CCD - 80
  • gaius marius - 78

QUESTION: Will they make the playoffs?


  • Newman - NO
  • John Dooley - See Above
  • Mikey P - No
  • Marino Hell - No
  • MCav - Absolutely Not
  • Vehere - No, I just don't see it
  • CCD - Nope
  • gaius marius - no

QUESTION: Will any Cub player or managemnt member win an end of season award(NL MVP, NL Cy Young, NL ROY, NL Manager of Year, NL Executive of Years, etc...

)? If so, who and what?

  • Newman - no
  • John Dooley- No.

    (I have Wade Miller as a longshot for Comeback Player of the Year, no joking.

  • Mikey P - No
  • Marino - Yes, Lee and Maddux NL Gold Gloves (did the rest of us forget these awards?)
  • MCav - No
  • Vehere - No, Only Award - Tribune Co.

    Baseball Exec of the Year - 3rd Generation Baseball Czar

  • CCD - Nope
  • gaius marius - no

STARTING PITCHING QUESTIONS: Name the Cubs starter that will...



-record the most k's

  • Newman - Zambrano
  • John Dooley - Zambrano 188
  • Mikey P - Zambrano
  • Marino - Zambrano
  • MCav - Zambrano
  • Vehere - Zambrano
  • CCD - Zambrano
  • gaius marius - hard to say, but maybe wood


RELIEF PITCHING QUESTIONS: Name the Cubs reliever that will...


-have the most appearances

  • Newman - Eyre
  • John Dooley - Eyre, 85(not kidding)
  • Mikey P - Eyre
  • Marino - Howry
  • MCav - Dempster
  • Vehere - Kerry Wood
  • CCD - Eyre
  • gaius marius - eyre

-have the most saves
  • Newman - Dempster
  • John Dooley - Ryan Dempster 21 (out of 28)...

    notice those aren't a lot of chances, plus, I think he's gonna struggle. Just a hunch. No reasoning

  • Mikey P - Dempster
  • Marino - Dempster
  • MCav - Dempster
  • Vehere - Dempster
  • CCD - Dempster, I wouldn't be surprised if Wood or Howry takes the job at midseason
  • gaius marius - howry



HITTING QUESTIONS: Name the Cub everyday player who.

..
-plays in the most games

-has the most hits

  • Newman - Pierre
  • John Dooley - Pierre (notice Murton doesn't get the AB's still.

    Mabry will start 30 games in left)

  • Mikey P - Lee
  • Marino - Lee
  • MCav - Lee
  • Vehere - Lee
  • CCD - Pierre
  • gaius marius - pierre

QUESTION: What are you watching for in 2006?
  • Newman - Matt Murton proving he can consistently hit Major League pitching.
  • John Dooley -THREE THINGS I WILL BE WATCHING IN 2006: 1) Dusty's use of veterans and how that will inhibit the younger players 2) Jacque Jones.

    Can he return to form? 3) Will Derek Lee and Ryan Dempster match last years' outputs? I think no.

    But, we'll see.
    THREE THINGS I HAVE FAITH IN, IN 2006 (added) 1) Matt Murton 2) Juan Pierre 3) Jerry Hairston (don't know why, I just have this weird feeling)

  • Mikey P - The day Baker gets fired!
  • Marino - Will Pierre kickstart the offense?

  • MCav - Shit can Baker
  • Vehere - D. Lee, A Ram, and Murton
  • CCD - Several things:I think Matty Murton will have a solid season. Ronny Cedeno will struggle.

    How long will Dusty tolerate Cedeno. Can Lee perform at or close to the level hedid in 2005? Can Ramirez stay healthy?

    Who is going to be the 3-4-5 guys in the rotation. Can Ryan Dempster continue to close games on his high wire act. I expect Juan Pierre to lift the offense and create some excitement on the bases.

  • gaius marius - murton to hit, zambrano to experience significant arm probems



QUESTION: Will Dusty Baker survive the season as Cub manager?
  • Newman - Yes
  • Mikey P - No
  • Marino - Yes
  • MCav - See Above (NO)
  • Vehere - Not a chance. Bring on Crazy Lou Pinella
  • CCD - He will survive the season.

    But he will not come back for 2007.

  • gaius marius - maybe the year but not the offseason



QUESTION: Will Jim Hendry survive as GM?
  • Newman - yes
  • Mikey P - yes
  • Marino - yes, till just after the season
  • MCav - No
  • Vehere - He shouldn't survive to Opening Day, but he will
  • CCD - He will survive.

    He will find himself on a short leash after Dusty's departure following the season.

  • gaius marius - shamefully, yes



QUESTION: Who do think will win the following?

-AL East
  • Newman - Yankees
  • John Dooley - Blue Jays
  • Mikey P - Yankees
  • Marino - Yankees
  • MCav - Orioles
  • Vehere - Yankees
  • CCD - Yankees
  • gaius marius - red sox
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    "

  • -- Jim Hendry
  • "All your statistics are going to tell you is what a guy has done.

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