Things are moving along for the Cubs, but a move like this doesn't feel complete. For the life of me I can't figure out how relief pitcher Bob Howry is still calling 1060 W. Addison his place of business. With Kerry Wood returning and N.D.'s receiving star throwing 98 m.p.h. there's little need for another failure-coaster with Marmol in place. Will Carlos throw like he did in the all star game, or will he upset himself with a lead-off walk and then start a-serving meatballs?
But back to Howry. Lou keeps using him, and Bob keeps looking overwhelmed. Maybe he wanted to ace him AFTER his birthday, which was Monday. Lou's that kind of guy. But here's a comparison.
Howry - ends the month of July on this streak:
0-2 with a 13.50 ERA in 10 days.
August 2 vs. Pitt - 1 inning, 2 hits, no runs. That's fine.
August 5 vs. Houston - Blown save, 1.1 innings, 2 runs, 2 hits, 1 of which a home run
Current ERA 5.30
The person aced in this deal is Scott Eyre...the same guy who set the club record for consecutive scoreless innings. Scott, who I can only guess Lou doesn't like personally, was failing just as much of late. His last outing, during the Cubs magnificent sweep of Bud Selig Success Caravan, was .1 innings, 3 hits, 3 earned runs. Ayeeeeeeee.
So, we have two pitchers in a serious funk. But only one is sent away. Why keep the other? Well, check out this face.
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You can't cut that face. That face smiles.
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