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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Friday 6/2, 7:10 CT

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So.

Anything new since these teams last met?

Of course, that's a silly question. Since April 23, when Greg Maddux salvaged the last game of the series in St. Louis, the Cardinals are 23-12, and the Cubs have gone 10-24 ... the Cardinals picking up 12.5 games in the standings, and currently have the best record in the National League.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Sean Marshall
 S. Marshall
Cubs		 vs. Sidney Ponson
 S. Ponson
Cardinals
3-3 W-L 4-0
5.03 ERA 2.92
38 SO 17
26 BB 12
4 HR 5
vs. StL -- vs. Cubs

This is a pitching rematch of the Sunday night game at Wrigley Field on April 9, when Michael Barrett's grand slam off Jason Isringhausen won the game for the Cubs. The Cardinals are the first team that Marshall will have faced twice, so we'll see if that makes any difference. It's the same for Ponson; that April 9 start still represents his worst Cardinal appearance.

Phil Nevin will make his Cub debut tonight. The guy most Cub fans love to hate, Jim Edmonds, is expected to go on the DL before tonight's game.

Telling stats: the Cubs are 4-13 in one-run games. That's terrible. They are 17-6 when scoring 4 runs or more, only 3-26 when scoring 3 runs or less. GET SOME OFFENSE GOING!

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Cardinals
I hate the Cardinals more than any team we face. I hope we can steal two from them. My only wish would be to have Edmonds take a heater to the ribs but that isn't going to happen tonight.....damn.

by mrcubsfan on Jun 2, 2006 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

That 17-6 record is pretty surprising
I mean, most teams do well when scoring 4 or more, but if nothing else, it shows that when the Cubs score well, their pitchers help it stand up.  I'm sure there are plenty of teams that have lost more than six games when scoring 4 or more.

Of course, the fact that the Cubs have only scored 4 or more in 23 games out of 52 is pretty pathetic, so I guess there's always more bad this good, at least this season.

by gauchodirk on Jun 2, 2006 5:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Comparison:
The Cardinals are 30-5 when scoring four or more runs this year, and thus 4-14 when scoring three or fewer.

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even more comparison
I wanted to see what a mediocre team's record looked like, so I picked the 26-28 Brewers.  They are 22-10 when scoring 4 or more, thus they are 4-18 when scoring 3 or less.

Counting those games was tough.  Is there a better way to do this that I don't know about?

by gauchodirk on Jun 2, 2006 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not that I know of...
... I had to count them too.

It's still relatively easy, since only about 1/3 of the season is gone. Try doing this in September! ;)

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

One more comparison
The Reds, pretty much middle in the road in terms of pitching (16th in MLB in ERA), are 25-5 when scoring 4 or more, thus 4-19 when scoring three or fewer.

by gauchodirk on Jun 2, 2006 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Big Smooth!
I love that nickname.

Pujols is a nice guy. Maybe he will be nice and not hit any homeruns or anything for RBIs during the whole series.

I'm with ya, Al. They need to score some runs!

Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 5:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs will take series.
I really think the Cubs will take this series. I think they always seem to know that it is on when it comes time to play the Cardinals. They won't like having lost the last series and will remember the joy of sweeping them at home in April.

If there's anyone the Cards can beat, it's the National League. If there's one team they can't master, it's the Cubs of the last few years.

Predicting Marshall goes at least 6 innings and gives up 3 or fewer runs tonight. And Glendon is going to shock us with a good outing on Saturday.

GO CUBS!!

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Lineups
  AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg  
J. Pierre cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240  
T. Womack 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .343  
M. Barrett c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .277  
T. Walker 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .310  
A. Ramirez 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .239  
J. Jones rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .280  
M. Murton lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286  
R. Cedeno ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .290  
S. Marshall p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .158

by cubsfan2883 on Jun 2, 2006 6:19 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't get it.
Why pick up Nevin if he's not going to play?

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Splits?
What the Ponson splits for Womack and Nevin?

I'll be Nevin only plays against Leftys until Womack comes back to Earth.

by Romero on Jun 2, 2006 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Um
Walker is hitting cleanup? I don't get it.
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well...
Ponson is a righty, so it makes sense to play Jones, who has hit righties well and has been hitting well lately.  Walker has hit Ponson well (7 for 19).  So has Cedeno (.750 - but only 4 at bats).  Womack is hitting .343 on the year because of his production lately (shouldn't we keep using him while he's hot?).  Don't want Nevin behind the plate until Barrett has been suspended.  Where would we play him tonight?  I don't think it's good to use him just because we have him.
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's
Hey, it's wierd to see you around here at game time.    I'm usually only here during day games, and you're usually at those games.
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

So hey back atcha!
Dunno how long I'll hang here, but I'm here for a bit.

FWIW, Cardinals lineup:

Eckstein ss
Luna lf
Pujols 1b
Rolen 3b
Encarnacion rf
Taguchi cf
Molina c
Miles 2b
Ponson p

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

okay
kids have their pizza and their movie, I have my drink and my laptop.

Let's do this thing!

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

OK
I was just about to say how impressed I was with Womack's AB, and then he goes and does something stupid to make me hate him again.

by Josh Timmers on Jun 2, 2006 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Even stupider...
... it costs the Cubs a run, after Barrett's double.

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's funny
how many of these little things have added up to A LOT of losses for this team.

by JFCubFan on Jun 2, 2006 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

which
CAN be used as a reflection of Dusty Baker
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

just watching Gameday
dont' get the game here in NC and haven't turned MLB radio on yet.  What happened on that failed stolen based attempt?
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

my lord
what can we do right anymore

by mike bornemann @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Jun 2, 2006 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Well...
they do wear their uniforms the right way.  They don't wear them backwards or anything like that.
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

And they
did show up on time for the game too.

by JFCubFan on Jun 2, 2006 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

In body if not in spirit
or mind in Womak's case ( Ok I am the office and
not watching anyway)

by jessica on Jun 2, 2006 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cedeno!
grrrrrr.
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Good job, Sean!
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Womack's
arm is worse than I thought.  

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Did I really see that?
Michael Barrett actually threw out a runner stealing?

Who are these guys?

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Luna
looked like he was carrying a piano on his back.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe
June is the anti-May
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

What is going on here
Am I listening to the right game, Pujols strikes out, Barrett throws out a runner...

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Good News from Iowa
Ryu is pitching a no-hitter over Nashville 3-0 in the top of the third inning!

by JFCubFan on Jun 2, 2006 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Yet another
of our standout AAAA pitchers.
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

yup
maybe we should keep looking to our AA stars
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

not so fast
I think it's too soon to label Ryu a AAAA pitcher.  He's still very young (only 22 or 23), he's only thrown THREE innings for the Cubs and this is actually his first season at AAA.

I think he's actually on or ahead of schedule.

I feel better about him than most of our prospects.

rock on,  

by Romero on Jun 2, 2006 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

You obviously
missed his standout major league debut.
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ryu
Thanks for the reality check of optimism! Come on guys, June IS the anti-May!

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was easy
Jones bounced into a double play.  No wonder Dusty doesn't want these guys taking walks.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bases unclogged!
<sarcasm>

See how easy that is?

</sarcasm>

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes
luna just reached in the first on mine
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Forget gameday
I find that CBS Sportsline's Game Center is much more reliable.  Less bells and whistles, but perhaps that is why it works so well.

by gravedigger on Jun 2, 2006 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow
we actually took 2 walks??? OMG the cubs with patience at the plate..thats just crazy

by PrimeTime on Jun 2, 2006 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

And didn't...
Marshall face the Marlins twice?
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Marlins
He probably pitched against most of their team a few times in the minors last year.

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes...
... he did face the Marlins twice.

He also did face Ricky Nolasco, who pitched against him May 22, last year.

In A ball.

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

yup
and he also faced Pittsburgh twice.  see here
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Where's Ron?
Is he finally taking some time off?
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Wednesday
they said on WGN-TV that he was sick.  Is the lefthanded bullpen coach subbing for him again?
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Lefthanded bullpen coach"...
... now that sounds like an important position!

;)

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

oops
typing while listening to something else.  LH BATTING PRACTICE PITCHER - man I was way off on that
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I knew what you meant...
... but frankly, why shouldn't we have a lefthanded bullpen coach?

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall said in the paper he'd
throw early strikes and work quickly.  He's doing neither.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

If I told the paper what my strategy was
for everyone to read, I wouldn't follow it either
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right
Because throwing strikes and working quickly really tells a lot.  maddux has been doing it for 20 years.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall may have given up 3 hits...
... but so far, the results are pretty good in two innings. No complaints here.

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

It looks to me like
he sometimes doesn't want to throw the ball.  He's grinding it out tonight.  So far.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

things getting better?
Did the Cubs just get someone out who was swinging on a first pitch!?

This is great. Just maybe the Cubs are doing some things right (throwing runners out, taking walks) and some other teams can do semi-bone-headed things like not taking any pitches.

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Kid needs
to learn how to bunt.  What do the Cubs teach in the minor leagues?

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Apparently
they taught him how to pitch pretty well
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope
just love em
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me too
but I'm not willing to overlook their glaring lack of fundamentals.  Laying down a bunt isn't that hard.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was more reacting to
the consistent negativity in your comments than turning a blind eye to fundamentals.  the fundamentals have been pretty poor this year across the board.  Although our pitchers seem to be covering first this year.
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fair enough
Tough for me to be positive after these first two months.  I'm pretty down on these guys.  I had high hopes this year.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also fair enough...
I shouldn't be so reactive.
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall.
man I was hoping for a walk there....oh well.

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just another thing
for him to pick up from Maddux.

by baturkey on Jun 2, 2006 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

The guy subbing
for Ron, I forget his name, actually sounds a lot like Ron, minus the Oh Jeez...

phat

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Unbelievable
Marshall's screwing up that bunt ruined the inning.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

luna
please!!! don't walk luna to make two on for albert....please...

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

yes!!
perfect outcome. cubbies actually want this game....come on....!

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

What's the record
for hitting into double plays?  The Cubs look like they're making a run at it.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Also,
Luna himself almost did it twice.  We're on our way to a combined record.
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Joe Torre
grounded into 4 double plays on July 21, 1975.  
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow
8 outs in one game.  That's amazing.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

marshall.
yeah, he's getting out of some good jams. I like it. just need some freaking offense now....how's that wrist Derrick!!?!??!

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ponson's got nothing
They just need to put it together.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Jones
now leads the team in home runs
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

jones.
jacque homered!!! yes!!!

he's really getting it together finally.

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh
Watching Marshall try to bunt is pretty painful.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Waidaminit.
A Cub runner tries to beat a throw and slides in safely past it?

Who ARE these guys?

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

and pierre with an RBI
it starts with an opportunity
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

wtf??
yes! this is insane! sac moves the runner over, pierre drives in the run?? these guys are finally playing good ball!

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

This is good baseball.
It's like the beginning of the season.

phat

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Like I said above
June is the anti-May  (?)
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

remains to be seen....
let's hope so....how about a reversal of the may record?? that would be 22-7!!

we can dream....

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

After 52 games
2005 Astros - 20-32
2006 Cubs - 20-32

We still have hope I think.

Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

VERY intereting....
wow, if Lee has a breakout season and wood, prior and marshall all settle in, could we still make a run at the wildcard???

erm....wishful thinking I guess....

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't forget
the return of the real Ramirez
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not to be a wet blanket
but let's not forget the Cubs will probably be without Barrett for 10 games this month.  It'll be tough.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let us hope...
... that it's only 7 or 8 games. We should find out sometime next week.

Expect the suspension to start immediately after the announcement.

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall
looks like he's settling in.  

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Barrett
3-3 tonight.  Alright!
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

with 2 outs
If he makes it to 3rd, base hit scores a run
If he holds up, base hit scores a run

Why risk getting thrown out

Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed
but there was no risk.  Taguchi was giving it to him.  They weren't even gonna make the throw. And there are advantages: he could've scored on a wild pitch or passed ball or an error or an infield hit, etc.  Didn't matter though since Murton bounced out.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

true - you're right
still, with 2 outs, you have to be pretty sure you're going to make it
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pat:
I know that if he has a spasm, it's called a 'luna-tick' but I don't know what luna means...
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Great
Marshall is tipping his pitches.
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

On Comcast
they showed Edmonds say "fastball" right before Marshall threw one, and now he's called half the team over and is demonstrating whatever it is the Marshall is doing differently when a fastball is coming.

And now they've gotten two hits in a row.

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's no good
you'd think that if we know that, Dusty/Larry would know that
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

See?
and now they are teeing off on him.

Rats.

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

i just
checked the replay and i didnt see that
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

You didn't see what?
n/t
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

a shot of
edmonds doing that

i have dvr and i went back and looked

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

what
ab was it?
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

right before Pujols
I think.
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

They showed it a few times
Go back 15 minutes or so.

Edmonds was watching Marshall--said "fastball" right as Marshall wound up, then turned around and called Aaron Miles and and Hal McRae over. The next time they showed him, he was demonstrating whatever it is Marshall was doing in his wind up.

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

any
idea who was batting and what inning?
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

last Cardinals at bat
I think it was right before Pujols got the first hit.
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

comcast
n/t
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I meant KSU
I'm assuming he's getting FSN Midwest in KS (or on MLBTV since Cards are the home team)
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

yae
im getting the cards team through MLB xtra
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Apparently...
... the Cardinals dugout is hiding this pretty well. Maybe we need to get the Comcast feed to the Cub dugout.

Or, get them a laptop so they can read BCB there!

by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2006 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

If only...
hahaha.  BCB could be the Cubbies' secret weapon
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
?
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it me
or doe Taguchi kill the Cubs?

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

but of course
that's not necessarily versus the Cubs
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right
They just said Taguchi has really good numbers with RISP so I'm not imagining things.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Taguchi
Had a great at bat there:  Nice under control swing taking the outside pitch and dumping it into RF runner scores opportunity for more with 2 outs and 2 on (thankfully opp. squandered.

Maybe the fundamental Cubs will pick up on this!!!

NO MORE TRADING THE FUTURE ITS ALL WE GOT!!!!

by KyCubsFan on Jun 2, 2006 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall's
gotta lay this one down!!  Also, he's thrown a lot of pitches, maybe Dusty should pinch hit?

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Marshall
Help yourself out.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

TERRIBLE!!!!!!
This kid needs to learn how to bunt!!!

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes
Yes he does.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

u have to remember
marshalls main job is to survive i doubt he is getting alot of bp right now  Now this inning lets see if he is tipping--- if they tee off again i will be alot more suspicious
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

agreed on the pinch hit
the bottom of the orders coming up we just had a day off but maybe Dusty's thinking ride my good starter while I can #$@$$ Rusch is pitchin tomorrow.
NO MORE TRADING THE FUTURE ITS ALL WE GOT!!!!

by KyCubsFan on Jun 2, 2006 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

haven't seen the bunt and run in awhile
n/t
NO MORE TRADING THE FUTURE ITS ALL WE GOT!!!!

by KyCubsFan on Jun 2, 2006 9:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes!
This is how it should be done!

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Tony!
Takes first pitch.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

jebus
cedeno gets picked off by pujols....

ya i know

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

lmao
help me, jeebus!
"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rats!
What the hell?

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

That was supposed to be a squeeze
But he didn't look to see if it was actually a pitch.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Terrible
baserunning by Cedeno.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just tuning in -
What happened with Cedeno??
"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

So now Dusty goes to the pen???
Why didn't they pinch hit in the top of the inning??  Dusty sucks.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

OMGFHARN
thats Oh my God Fire his A$$ right now
NO MORE TRADING THE FUTURE ITS ALL WE GOT!!!!

by KyCubsFan on Jun 2, 2006 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's Dusty
just being Dusty.
Players win awards but teams win championships.

by tharr on Jun 2, 2006 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

The MLB.TV
guys can't stop talking about how stupid it was for Dusty not to PH for Marshall.

by dfrancon on Jun 2, 2006 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Duh
Easiest IBB ever. Actually I'm surprised Duhsty didn't pitch to him.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Way to go bobby
that was money well spent.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Lets not overreact now
Howry has been great for the Cubs all season.  All relievers have bad outings.

by VS on Jun 2, 2006 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha
The Cardinals announcers getting on Dusty for his stupid managing.

by VS on Jun 2, 2006 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

11 hits
2 runs
(so far)

Sean Marshall deserved better from the offense and bullpen.

Jacque Jones-doubled-off-second-o-meter: 3

by jrm78 on Jun 2, 2006 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

eghhh
ughhh, depressing double....man, marshall really deserved this one. but it's still only a one run game.

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Marshall doesn't deserve this one
If he could lay down a bunt the Cubs would have at least two more runs.  He deserves what he gets.

by cubsbak on Jun 2, 2006 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're kidding, right?
Marshall should never have even been out there in the seventh.  Its all on Dusty.

by VS on Jun 2, 2006 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree with that
except Marshall blew a bunt earlier in the game that cost them runs.

by cubsbak on Jun 3, 2006 1:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

I agree...
they just don't give him runs.  They gave him run support in April, but now they don't give him much.
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice play Aram
at least you contribute something to this team

by BringBackRyno on Jun 2, 2006 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Was that
a ground ball AND a hit from Ramirez??  Wow

by BringBackRyno on Jun 2, 2006 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall.
of course marshall deserved this one. He gave up one run in 6 innings! he also pitched just right to albert. the rest is on Dusty and Howry. Let's hope for a rally and not another dumb one run loss.

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

How come...
no one has wished Neifi happy birthday? :)

Happy 33rd Neifi, and I hope you leave soon.

Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Best. Birthday Wish. Ever.
n/t
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

come on....
matty murt! I know you want this one! BIG HIT!!

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Woohoo!
Don't blow this!

Come on Orange guy!

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

mabry.
or....Mabry? come on, this guy is from st. louis....he better stick it to his old hometown....if this is another bonehead dusty ph situation, I'll be pretty angry....

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

for gods sake
we dont pinch hit or sac bunt in the 7th

and then we pinch hit our most patient hitter with mabry- EVEN if it pays off its retarded managing

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

HOW
does this makes any sense!?
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

It doesn't
But that's our Dusty!

by VS on Jun 2, 2006 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

walked him....
RONNY! RONNY! RONNY!

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

and if mabry
is on board why not pinch run with bynum to end the DP?!?
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

RARRRR
GOD!
FUC*K
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

thats it
im done with dusty baker

he has mismanged this game so badly

injuries be damned dusty CANNOT manage a major league game

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

How do you think Phil Nevin feels?
He had his big chance to try out excuses for new Busch Stadium, but Ronny blew it for him.

by TyWebb on Jun 2, 2006 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can I get a.....
.....hit?  Or at least a sac fly--?
85% of the world's working and the other 15% come out here (to Wrigley). --Lee Elia

by southerncubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

No!
you may not! Where do you think we are--on the south side?

Now sit down.

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 2, 2006 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hate dusty
I'm pretty sure I get dumber watching gameday in a game dusty manages.

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Dusty...
is stuck on STUPID!!

by koramcub on Jun 2, 2006 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thru 8 innings
13 hits + 3 walks + 1 error = 2 runs
Players win awards but teams win championships.

by tharr on Jun 2, 2006 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

mistakes
  1. Letting Marshall bat from himself only to pull him
  2. Not sac bunting with womack with runners at 1st and 3rd
  3. pulling murton for maby
  4. not pulling mabry as for a PR
hell you even could have pinch ran bynum for Ramirez and put neifi in-- were 20-31 for gods sake take a shot at tying the game
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Number 3...
pisses me off the most!

by koramcub on Jun 2, 2006 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

ugh
wow, I just don't know what to say. a double play. worst play for this situation. man!

by coopergillan on Jun 2, 2006 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

That sucks.
He had a chance to make up for getting picked off, and he didn't do anything.  
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mabry
DOESNT EVEN PLAY LF-- so why is his slow ass on the bases?

you could have stole 2nd with pierre in the top of the 7th, you could have bunted with womack, cedeno and pierre 3 of our fastest guys

its just too much for words

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

My guess is that
those chewing sticks are slowly but surely poisoning Dustbin's brain.
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

its just too much
i dont care if his players like him he makes poor lineups, plays washed up vets and CANNOT make a single strategic move that helps us

if they extend him....

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

You are...
on fire!  Let it all out!
BTW, I'm agreeing with all of you points.

by koramcub on Jun 2, 2006 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

oops..
I meant your points.

by koramcub on Jun 2, 2006 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are we
coming close to Neifi time? Or will it be meaningless with Williamson on the mound. He hasn't pitched for 10 days. Good choice Dusty.
Players win awards but teams win championships.

by tharr on Jun 2, 2006 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

The top of the ninth
will be all PHs.

Neifi.

Bynum.

And Ryan Theri...oh wait.

Blanco.

"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Of course it will be Neifi time!
It's his birthday, remember?
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

A Birthday presnt
for Neifi would be a trip around the world for 2 leaving right after the game. And he has to take Dusty with him.
Players win awards but teams win championships.

by tharr on Jun 2, 2006 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh and
murton leads our team with 4 game winning hits

but i guess we needed a left handed veteran

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Novoa?
Awesome! We've got this game locked up for sure.
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Seriously, at this point
why even bother wasting the pen?

by VS on Jun 2, 2006 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Novoa got the out
He gets a cookie.
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

at the very least
the cardnials announcers are bashing dusty's moves

thank god someone states the obvious

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

They...
must be having a field day.

by koramcub on Jun 2, 2006 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

and why the hell
are we still placing jacque and a-ram 5-6th

with a righty on Jacque should bat 4th or 5th

FOR THE LAST effing time

  1. Pierre
  2. Walker/ Murton
  3. Ramirez/ Barret
  4. Jacque
  5. Ramirez/Barret
  6. Murton/ Walker
  7. Nevin
  8. Cedeno
  9. Pitcher
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

and here
is the ONLY move i like

Phil Nevin time baby

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Might as well.
n/t
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

man
he is a huge dude
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

More or less an intentional walk to Nevin.
"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

More or less an intentional walk to Nevin.
"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 10:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Heeeeere's Neifi.
PRing.
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 10:13 PM CDT reply actions  

aaaand they're loaded
Again.
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 10:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Walk to Barrett definitely wasn't intentional.
"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 10:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow.
What a break.
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 10:16 PM CDT reply actions  

rolen
is buckner in drag
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 10:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Man!
My audio dropped just as this all started.

I missed most of that!

Now it's tied!

I heard that!

phat

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

um
was that an error?

by VicVega on Jun 2, 2006 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Rolen=Zombie Buckner
Yes.
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rolen let a potential double play ball get through
his legs, two runs in, chance to go ahead.
"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

I wonder if
Dusty will send out Dempster in the bottom of the ninth.

by VS on Jun 2, 2006 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

It figures
JJ would now choke.

Ah well, it's not over.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

yea
I hate it when a guy only goes 3 for 5...give me a break
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Jun 2, 2006 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

gotta be dempster IMO
if we get to ten+ the Aardsma can pitch
NO MORE TRADING THE FUTURE ITS ALL WE GOT!!!!

by KyCubsFan on Jun 2, 2006 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

no kidding
I was just showing it to my wife and we were laughing
Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2006 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pitching to Pujols
Man, I'd think about walking him even with no one on base.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:26 PM CDT reply actions  

But he got him
And someday, when Pujols owns every hitting record in baseball, Aardsma will have a story to tell his kids.
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sweet
Aardsma blows Pujols away on a 99 mph fastball.

by VS on Jun 2, 2006 10:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Aardsma strikes out the mighty Pujols.
"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 10:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Job Aardsma!
99 MPH! Wow.
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 10:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Aardsma keeps this up and he may be the new closer
"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 10:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes!
Barehanded play!

phat

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Dempste better be in the game in the
bottom of the tenth or I'm going to pop a vein.

by VS on Jun 2, 2006 10:33 PM CDT reply actions  

102
on the comcast gun, this kid throws smoke.
wheatfield mike down here in god's country

by wheatfield mike on Jun 2, 2006 10:33 PM CDT reply actions  

This looks good
LaRussa used his pitchers for matchups. As per Ron Santo's replacement.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Who's name
I can't seem to remember.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Get on base
Freddie.

I don't care how.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Well
That wasn't a great way, but he's faster than Mabry.  For what that's worth.

by gravedigger on Jun 2, 2006 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well
I would of preferred him doing it without getting Mabry out, but I digress.

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I should just
keep mouth big mouth shut.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

after the game
i would be honored if some of u guys would read this http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/story/2006/6/2/233640/2796

and let me know what you guys think

btw David AAARDDSSSMAA is looking like the real steal in that hawkins trade-- AMAZING heat

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 10:38 PM CDT reply actions  

I think those are all good and valid points.
"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Send Bynum to steal second base!
"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 10:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Good idea I think, even if it didn't work
"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man, Bynum is fast
If he knew how to hit then he would be somewhat useful.

by VS on Jun 2, 2006 10:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Damnit Freddy....
Couldn't beat the throw.  To the bottom of the 10th...

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 10:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Freddie Bynum Is A Lot of Things....
....but one thing he was NOT was out on that play. He got his hand around Eckstein's leg.

by BeerCub on Jun 2, 2006 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dempster I think
Didn't Bynum bat in Aardsma's spot?

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aardsma's still in?
OK Pat's talking this up.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I want
an explanation!

But it can wait until after we win this thing.

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ooops
Not talking this up.

I should have said "explaining the defensive changes." I was typing in a hurry.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bynum batted for Novoa in the 9th and stayed in LF
"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great use of the bench by dusty today
We have Blanco left to bat and Eyre and Dempster as the pitchers

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 10:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Cards don't have
a lot of pitchers left.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I Hope You're Serious
...because Dusty has done pretty well this game.

by BeerCub on Jun 2, 2006 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok
 u go here http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/story/2006/6/2/233640/2796

and tell me how he has had a good game

please seperate the fact we are tied with how dusty has managed

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

one thing
i will give the cards annoucners is that they dont BS they said bynum was safe to them
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 10:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Taguchi grounds out
After milking Aardsma for 8 pitches.  

2 Down, 1 to go before we get another chance!

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 10:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Miles Singles
Molina to Second.

Dusty, do something!

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 10:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Well...
He's doing something.

Whether or not that's the right something remains to be seen.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Molina 3 hits
Is pretty much the equivalent of Blanco getting 2 or 3 hits in a game.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 10:48 PM CDT reply actions  

the incredible hulk?
n/t
Jacque Jones-doubled-off-second-o-meter: 3

by jrm78 on Jun 2, 2006 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow
Just get this one more out.

I think that might be all it takes.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Eyre coming in
No problem with that, but Dusty's reluctance to use his close when the game is tied in late/extra innings is maddening.

by VS on Jun 2, 2006 10:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh
Eckstein usually comes through here.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 10:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Bases loaded
Our Father, who art at Wrigley, blessed be thy game.

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 10:55 PM CDT reply actions  

If Ramirez didn't stop that
Would the game be over?

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 10:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Ickstein
Doesn't come through in the clutch!!!!

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 10:56 PM CDT reply actions  

ECKSTEIN LINES OUT
yesssssssssssssssss!

Crack me an old style, someone!

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 10:56 PM CDT reply actions  

im at work and when
I watch they suck and when I don't they get people out so for your sake and Mine I'm not going to watch anymore!!!! LETS GET SOME RUNS!!!!
NO MORE TRADING THE FUTURE ITS ALL WE GOT!!!!

by KyCubsFan on Jun 2, 2006 10:57 PM CDT reply actions  

WHEW!
We need at least one run with Pujols/Rolen coming up in the bottom half.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 10:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Cardinal announcers said that Walker was slow
to cover first, made it sound like a good play would have had Bigbie out.

Sounds like Ramirez had two good plays.

"Cubs fans can take it. We are not like the others." -- Bill Murray

by routinepopfly on Jun 2, 2006 10:58 PM CDT reply actions  

No Cardinal relievers left?
Dempster's the only one left for the Cubs.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:01 PM CDT reply actions  

GG
Pujols and Rolen due up, probably not gonna happen.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 11:04 PM CDT reply actions  

2/3/4 coming up to bat
Which brings me to notice something, why is Pujols not in cleanup?

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Do we still see Eyre?
How do I look up splits?

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Well,
there's my answer.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Luna
grounds out.  Here comes the peehole.

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Als stats
Funny how today he put up the records for each team when scoring over or under 4 runs and now they are in extras at 4 each.

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 11:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes
you're right

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eyre
Gets Pujols swinging!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:10 PM CDT reply actions  

OMGWTFBBQLOL
Pujols K's 3 times in a game? Gotta get Rolen and we get another chance!

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 11:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Pujols
Today was only his second multi K game of the season and his first with 3 Ks.

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 11:11 PM CDT reply actions  

That is amazing.
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Remember that time
When we swept the Cards?  Yeah, that was this season.  Come on Cubbies!

Rolen grounds out.  We have another birth!

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Eyre
Pitched a great inning.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes,
and Aardsma

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hypothetical Question
Say this game goes a bunch more innings, do you put in Rusch and let Wood pitch on his normal rest tommorow?

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 11:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll answer later.
But as of right now, I'm under the impression Walker is gonna homer and we will win it by throwing 9 straight strikes afterwards.

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Z gonna pinch hit?
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Jun 2, 2006 11:15 PM CDT reply actions  

this might of been discussed already
but why is our pitcher occupying the 6 spot?

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Double Switches
Is there any other way to manage a game.

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aaaaaargh
Bob can't see anything wrong with how Dusty managed tonight. HE. SAID. THAT.

Who still wants him to manage?

"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 11:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Bob or Dusty?
I don't want either.
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, both
but who still wants Bob to manage if he can't see any problems w/the way Dusty handled the evening??

*sticks fork in eye

"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

hmm?
Bob the broadcaster or the Bob from the Movie "What about bob"

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

neither
Your choices are:

Bob Dylan
Bob the Builder
Bob Dole
Who put the Bob in the Bob-shoo-bop-shoo-bop?

"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm running out...
of saltines.  I eat them a lot during close games.
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 11:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Eyre is
hanging in there.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Tomorrow...
is going to be scary.  Glendon doesn't go very deep into the game.
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 11:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Shouldn't be a big deal
Williamson, Ohman, and Novoa combined for 11 pitches.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh good.
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Molina singles
Encarnacion to third.

Keep the faith.

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:29 PM CDT reply actions  

We're loading the bases
Gonna take our chances with a Pinch Hitter to be named later

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Spiezo
Only one left but I don't think STL has anybody left in the pen.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Walk him for the pitcher.
Wow.

If I have any finger nails left after this game...

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow!
Hancock is going to the box!

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:31 PM CDT reply actions  

WOO
God help him if he walked the relief pitcher with the bases loaded.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 11:34 PM CDT reply actions  

This pest
lined out to Aram the last time they had bases loaded.

by JFCubFan on Jun 2, 2006 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bring in Demp
Players win awards but teams win championships.

by tharr on Jun 2, 2006 11:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Here he comes
We need this game pretty f'n badly.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

very smart
eyre could walk him plus u let eckstein try and win the game

good managing...hmmmm

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 11:36 PM CDT reply actions  

But,
and I have complained about Dusty

They can bring Dempster in for Eckstein, which is what happened.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dempster is in.
The Cards got nobody but starters, right?

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep
Now the Cubs do too.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sox/Texas
In their game today a texas batter swung at a pitch that hit him and the ball rolled into play for a ground out.

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 11:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Dusty had better pray
to the god of skinny punks that Dempster doesn't have to go more than 1 1/3.
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 11:36 PM CDT reply actions  

ESPN
just showed a cardinal dogpile as a preview of the game talk after the commercial break.  not a single cub uniform

little biased?

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:37 PM CDT reply actions  

can you blame them?
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." -Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by elscorcho0682 on Jun 2, 2006 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ahhh!
This is scary.  Come on, Dempster.  Do it for little Brady.
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 2, 2006 11:37 PM CDT reply actions  

eckstein
is hitting almost .500 vs dempster

ball one

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 11:37 PM CDT reply actions  

strike
one
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 11:37 PM CDT reply actions  

strike
two
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 11:37 PM CDT reply actions  

out of the inning
good job
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 11:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs still got Dempster for
one more half inning.

This could be good.

Who's up for the Cubs?

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

maddux, rusch
would be my thoughts

!Neifi!

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

YEAH BABY
COME ON SOMEBODY IN A CUB UNIFORM CROSS HOME PLATE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 11:38 PM CDT reply actions  

OUTS RECORDED
How beautiful it is....

Lucky 13!!!!!!!!!

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Ronny,
make up for that bad steal attempt.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Bynum
Time to buy yourself another month on the roster

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 11:43 PM CDT reply actions  

We are doing nothing against Hancock
We aren't going to keep STL scoreless forever and Pujols is up again in the bottom.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 11:44 PM CDT reply actions  

so IF
we survive why not throw Glendon out there--
call up hill or willams for tommorows game

not like we will see a drop off in talent.

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 11:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Wood
Is on his normal rest for tommorow.

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Baseball Tonight
They suggested that AAAAAArdsma is our closer of the future.

by akcubfan on Jun 2, 2006 11:46 PM CDT reply actions  

why not
if he can manage that fastball then he is a great choice
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 11:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Very nice play indeed
While i'm sad I have to watch ESPN instead of the game, i'm happy it's not on WGN with our horrible record this year with 'em...

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whee is right
Now to open another Old Style

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree with the Rusch comments upthread
Put him in tonight, if need be.

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Rusch
Is in the bullpen

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is the game that never ends,
yes it goes on and on my friend. Some people started playing it, not knowing what it was, and they'll continue playing it forever just because...

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe
If it goes on long enough we can activate DLee and he can pinch-hit?

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah the Don of Glen
is our only viable option
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 11:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Geez
33 hits, 27 LOB in this game.

by VS on Jun 2, 2006 11:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs get another chance
And then on to the 14th inning stretch!!!

by sanantonecub on Jun 2, 2006 11:56 PM CDT reply actions  

juan
peezy!
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 2, 2006 11:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Pierre 2B!!!!
This run has to score, no excuse.

by grifdog on Jun 2, 2006 11:59 PM CDT reply actions  

How often
does tomorrow's starter go to the bullpen?

by phatass on Jun 2, 2006 11:59 PM CDT reply actions  

okie dokie
juan at third one out
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 3, 2006 12:01 AM CDT reply actions  

I'll take it.
Send him home, Mike!  Send him home!

by sanantonecub on Jun 3, 2006 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

Neifi..
gets to do his favorite thing: bunt!
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 3, 2006 12:01 AM CDT reply actions  

it will
be on walker to hit him in
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 3, 2006 12:02 AM CDT reply actions  

Mikey
gets on base for free.  Come on Todd!!!

by sanantonecub on Jun 3, 2006 12:02 AM CDT reply actions  

SCORE
BOOM
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 3, 2006 12:04 AM CDT reply actions  

The Cardinal announcer
Hrabosky, I think, just said that Yadier Molina "Went down in the crotch."

Heh, heh, heh.

by Josh Timmers on Jun 3, 2006 12:05 AM CDT reply actions  

WOOHOO
Insurance would be nice.

by grifdog on Jun 3, 2006 12:05 AM CDT reply actions  

Yes! Yeehah! Cowabunga!
Everyone, this round is on me!!!  

Anyone caught drinking Anheiser-Busch products will be stoned.

by sanantonecub on Jun 3, 2006 12:06 AM CDT reply actions  

intresting move
dempster has thrown 17

what do u guys think?

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 3, 2006 12:06 AM CDT reply actions  

Comeon
Dempster.

by phatass on Jun 3, 2006 12:06 AM CDT reply actions  

i think
 its the right move- however- if he struggles and lets a few guys on base then pull him and let Don Glendon have his shot
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 3, 2006 12:07 AM CDT reply actions  

Only 3 more outs
That's all it takes

by phatass on Jun 3, 2006 12:08 AM CDT reply actions  

Ok close this mf'er OUT
These guys are gonna be tired tomorrow (er, today).

by grifdog on Jun 3, 2006 12:08 AM CDT reply actions  

I believe.
I don't care if i've said it 20x already.

by sanantonecub on Jun 3, 2006 12:08 AM CDT reply actions  

Come on, Ryan!
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 3, 2006 12:09 AM CDT reply actions  

if we would have had
any other PH but Hank White then i say let Rusch close it but GO CUBS

LETS DO IT

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 3, 2006 12:09 AM CDT reply actions  

So during the 14th inning stretch
Do we get to sing again??

Is this the first multi-stretch game in New Busch History???

by sanantonecub on Jun 3, 2006 12:09 AM CDT reply actions  

one down
two more baby!
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 3, 2006 12:10 AM CDT reply actions  

1 pitch, 1 out
Taguchi auditioning for a starting OF spot on the Cubs at the best time!

by grifdog on Jun 3, 2006 12:10 AM CDT reply actions  

MABRY
 HOLY SHIT
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 3, 2006 12:11 AM CDT reply actions  

ONE MORE OUT!!!!
Come on boys, this ends RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW!

by sanantonecub on Jun 3, 2006 12:11 AM CDT reply actions  

I think...
BCB reader BCurt was going to this game.  He's so lucky.
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 3, 2006 12:12 AM CDT reply actions  

Can't be quick
Wouldn't be a Dempster inning with the game on the line without some sweat.

by grifdog on Jun 3, 2006 12:14 AM CDT reply actions  

one more strike
please god
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 3, 2006 12:14 AM CDT reply actions  

Bennet
shows up.

Wow, what a great game.

by phatass on Jun 3, 2006 12:14 AM CDT reply actions  

GAME
CUBS WIN!
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Jun 3, 2006 12:15 AM CDT reply actions  

CHC 5 STL 4 F/14
How Beautiful!!!!

So this is what winning 3/4 feels like....it's been so long!!!

by sanantonecub on Jun 3, 2006 12:15 AM CDT reply actions  

YES!!
Walker is the hero on an 0-7 night

by akcubfan on Jun 3, 2006 12:15 AM CDT reply actions  

Hey hey!

 Gotta love a win over the Cardinals!

by yahoodi on Jun 3, 2006 12:16 AM CDT reply actions  

They're singing
Go Cubs Go....
Go Cubs Go....

Hey Chicago, Whaddya Say????

by sanantonecub on Jun 3, 2006 12:16 AM CDT reply actions  

Yes!!!!
Sweet.

What a great game!!!

by phatass on Jun 3, 2006 12:16 AM CDT reply actions  

just think of all those sad tired
bird fans filing out of Busch now...

hee...hee...hee...hee!

by JFCubFan on Jun 3, 2006 12:17 AM CDT reply actions  

Cubs bullpen
Looked good tonight.

And they had some offense.

They win a one run game.

by phatass on Jun 3, 2006 12:19 AM CDT reply actions  

I'm tired.
Hopefully I will wake up in time for tomorrow's game.
Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 3, 2006 12:22 AM CDT reply actions  

doubters and cynics....
need to realize that the cubs always show up against the cardinals. it's a fact. they will take this series but then have to decide whether they want to show up the rest of the season....

GO CUBS I AM SO HAPPPY THEY WON TONIGHT!!!?!?!!a1 YES!!!!

by coopergillan on Jun 3, 2006 12:26 AM CDT reply actions  

This is a big win
I should go to the local batting cage more often.

Hell, I even made contact, more than I ever did in little leacgue.

by phatass on Jun 3, 2006 12:34 AM CDT reply actions  

who knows?
maybe tomorrow, glendon will pitch the game of his life. it feels like the worst of the season is over, even though they're entering the toughest part of the schedule. a win like tonight helps restore a little optimism.
Jacque Jones-doubled-off-second-o-meter: 3

by jrm78 on Jun 3, 2006 1:17 AM CDT reply actions  

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