Open Thread: Cubs vs. Padres, Sunday 3/23, 3:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Mar 23, 2008 9:51 AM CDT
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PrintSCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- Peoria Stadium is one of the best, if not THE best, of the Cactus League parks, and the Cubs will make their second trip of the spring there today (they played the Mariners, who share the complex with the Padres, at Peoria earlier this month).
One thing that's changed about the Cactus League -- you don't see teams as often as years ago, because there are more teams. When the Cactus League was only eight teams, you'd see teams four, or sometimes even six, times a spring. Now, often you only see teams twice, and this spring the Cubs will only see the Giants, A's, Brewers and Angels more than that (not including the Las Vegas games vs. the Mariners). Next year, when the Dodgers (and possibly the Reds) come to Arizona, it will likely be even fewer teams seen more than twice.
Not complaining, mind you -- just an observation. And because of this schedule, I haven't seen the Brewers play yet -- and won't until the final day of Cactus League play on Thursday. But both Paul Sullivan and Chris DeLuca remind us that the Brewers aren't just going to lay down and let the Cubs take the NL Central. There are good quotes from players on both teams and also from Jim Hendry in those articles.
We'll find out soon, too -- the Cubs and Brewers play six of their first 28 games against each other, all at Wrigley Field (thanks, schedule-makers, for making them play in cold weather instead of in the dome in Milwaukee).
Bruce Miles tells us that Kerry Wood's back-to-back outings have been moved up; he'll go today after his strong inning yesterday, and:
"Wood threw the ball very well, very well," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. "He had a very good fastball, a good breaking ball."
Absolutely. I believe Wood will be named closer by tomorrow, and I couldn't be happier, both for Wood, who has worked hard and always been a class act, and for the team -- because Wood looks like the real deal as closer.
Gordon Wittenmyer writes of a "standoff" he had with Lou Piniella on Friday. Reads more like a milquetoast little discussion; the most useful information is this quote from Lou:
Actually, Lou does have a backup, of sorts, if you look at the lineup he put on the field on Thursday: for days he wants to sit Pie, he can play Matt Murton in RF and Kosuke Fukudome in CF.
Jason Marquis will face Greg Maddux today. Also appearing on the mound for the Padres will be Trevor Hoffman, Wil Ledezma and Enrique Gonzalez. We know that Kerry Wood will throw for the Cubs; I assume we'll also see Carlos Marmol since he hasn't gone since Wednesday.
No TV again today -- but that's the last time this month. All the rest of the spring games are on TV (Monday/Tuesday on CSN; Wednesday on MLB.TV; and Thursday/Friday/Saturday on WGN). There is radio coverage on WGN, XPRS, XM 184, a Spanish-language broadcast on San Diego station XEMO, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Cold weather
Which team does playing in cold weather benefit more?
The Brewers are an offensive team, so it should hurt them there...plus it should help flyball pitchers like Lilly. But I seem to remember that Z pitches much better in hot weather.
Last year...
... when the Brewers started out 24-10, of those 34 games, 21 were at home, and of the 13 road games, three were in Florida and three were in Houston.
So in their first 34 games last year, Milwaukee played seven cold-weather games -- two in St. Louis, two in Cincinnati, and three at Wrigley Field.
They were 4-3 in those seven games. They were 4-2 in Florida and Houston. They were 16-5 in the 21 home games.
This year, through that second Cub series at the end of April (28 games), the Brewers will play 13 home games and 15 road games. In addition to the six at Wrigley Field, they play three-game series at New York, at St. Louis and at Cincinnati.
Draw your own conclusions.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I agree
if we had a retractable dome, there is no telling what we could accomplish....
by crazymountain on Mar 23, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Night games
on Friday and Saturday would be accomplished.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Back up
plan of Murton in RF and Dome in CF. Not bad, but I am sure the Murton non believers are not happy about that.
How ironic if Pie flops and Dome ends up in CF with Murton in RF. At minimum to start the season I would think baring any trades that this is something we might see some of when a tough lefty is twirling for the opposition.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
Murton is
my favorite player so I'd go for this. If he ends up in right he better produce though. I wanna see him succed and I'd like a chance to be proven wrong. I've always believed Murton could be a 'good' player. (never expected major stardom) I've always been impressed with his attitude and hussle. I honestly think he tries way too hard, which leads to mistakes. I'm guessing the minimal playing time forces him to over do it when he gets his chance in the field. I really hope he can relax this year when his gets his opps. I'm afraid that all the trade talk might keep him on his over-doing-it path as he tries to impress potential teams. Anyhow's...GO CUBS!
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Here's a dumb question....
Why the heck is Soriano not in center field? Didn't we get him for center? If I remember correctly Lou moved Soriano to left last year to take pressure off.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
Re: Why the heck is Soriano not in center field?
Because his defense in CF was awful. Bad routes, didn't read the ball well off the bat, couldn't come in well towards soft liners...it was not a pretty for Sori out there. Lou moved him because he was liability on defense out there, not because Sori couldn't handle the pressure.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Mar 23, 2008 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Yea u r rite
I forgot the horrible defensive spell. The way I remember it was his hitting was suffering so Lou moved him to take the defensive pressure off his mind. But now that you mention it, yea he was bad out there.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
It is rare
for a 2B to change successfully to the outfield. Biggio, a Hall of Famer, did it better than any other I've seen. However, even HE had problems in the outfield. Considering the fact that he was an All-Star catcher, his carrer just shows how athletic he was and how much work he put into developing the skills he had.. DeRosa is one who can do it, and Pete Rose did it out of sheer work habits. But, it is a rare thing.
From the sound of things....
it almost sounds as if the Cubs are pursuing some kind of backup option in CF (the Marlon Byrd deal is back maybe?) as opposed to TTTSNBN. If you ask me, that's something we need even more. I would rather Dome just stay in right field, and let him focus on getting his hitting to come around. The fact that he had two hits yesterday is a positive sign.
"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004
Maybe
we should for get SS all together and play 4 outfielders haha
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Indians are coming back to Cactus League next year
I think their complex is in Glendale. There are ongoing talks of possibly expanding that complex to support a second team, which could be the Reds depending on how their talks go in Sarasota. But at least for now, the only for-sure teams coming over from Florida next year are the Dodgers and Indians.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
That's right.
They may share the complex with the Reds.
And the White Sox may be moving from Tucson to share the complex with the Dodgers.
If three teams (Dodgers, Indians, Reds) all come to Arizona next year, having 15 teams will create either more off-days, or more split-squad games, or both.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
With 15 teams
they could also just play each other once at home and once on the road and then you could potentially see each team.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Our Cactus League is all growns up
I think it's gonna be cool when those 3 teams are added next year, especially the Dodgers. But yeah you guys are right, the days of playing a team 3 or 4 times are ova.
Scottsdale is the nicest stadium in the Cactus League and a must attend stadium for any Cub fan out here in the Spring. Actually anytime any of you are out here in AZ there is a game going on there and throughout the Valley (except summer) so even if it's not spring or the regular season, there is a game going on and I'd implore you to find out where there is a game at because the facilities out here are all good.
Personally...
... I like Peoria and Surprise. Easy in/out parking, lots of food choices, huge lawn area.
Scottsdale's a little too cramped for my tastes, and parking is difficult. However, I still like it better than Ho Ho Kam.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Happy Easter!!!
Big day for Kerry today, the brightest sign this Spring has been Kerry. I don't care about anything else in today's game other than how Kerry does. If he does well, I will feel so much better about our closer situation. I know it's only spring training ,but this year for some reason has been longer and more frustrating than any other I can remember. Besides Hoffpauir and Kerry, there really hasn't been a " feel good" story or someone who has played well.
8 more days!!!
Actually,
Ward (.400/.419/.700) and McGehee (.424/.457/.636) have had just as good a spring as Hoffpauir (.408/.412/.673), and Carmen Pigniatello has yet to allow an earned run this spring, which seems to me to be a pretty good story. Zambrano (.060 ERA) and Marquis (1.93 ERA) have also pitched really well.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Mar 23, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
zambrano and wood
our 03 boys will be key this year. the fact that zambrano had his worst season in the majors last year, yet we still won the division makes me very optimistic this year. i really think zambrano will go back to his old form this year. wood as the closer, the sky seems to be the limit.
Bill James Felix Pie 2008 Projection: .283/.333/.456 16 HR 21 SB
I agree
Hoffpaur and Pignatello should make the squad. McGehee also catches and we should have room for him also.....too bad we only get 25......
No Room For Hoffpair nor McGehee...
... and given the status of not being able to push Marquis, Pignatello may not get the call, either.
Barring any trades, Gallagher likely won't make the cut, either. This is assuming Lahey goes to the minors...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Hoffpauir is already on the squad,
it's just that his name is Daryle Ward.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Cory Provus on the broadcast
pretty much suggested that Hoffpauir and Patterson are in the lineup today because they are being shopped to the Orioles, who have scouts in attendence today yet again. He backed up his theory by saying this is a suprise, because Lou had said he'd be going wth the starting lineup from now on, and DeRosa needs more at bats.
However, wouldn't a better explanation be that this a road game, and vets aren't traveling in ST?
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Piniella Wanted More At Bats...
... for several of his vets, and two weeks ago suggested that they would be going with the rest of the team on road games.
I mentioned this in the Roberts thread as well - today's sport section in the Trib did drop Hoffpauir's name as now being in the mix.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
I will not get excited, I will not get excited, I will not get excited
Whew. Almost got my hopes for a second there. What is it about trades that excites we baseball fans so?
This is an interesting angle on Lou's lineup today. I've been thinking something was going down since Lou dropped Sori in the lineup.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
TTTSNBN....
is the only interesting thing going on till March 31st, except for the rotation derby.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Too true.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
And by interesting
I also mean excruciatingly uneventful (so far)
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Gameday says Fukudome in CF
With the concerns about CF and with Hoffpauir in RF could it be another of Lou's experiments? Is it possible that Pie may be riding the pine come opening day and either Hoffpauir or Murton in RF or is it more likely just another ST lineup with no hidden significance?
And so it goes.
If Dome plays center
Murton is in Right. There's no way Hoffpauer makes the team playing RF after three or four appearances there.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Ya know
there's no reason at all for Patterson to be leading off, with official, current lead off man batting 8th, unless some team that anticipates a vacancy for both a 2B and a lead off man is scouting him today.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
And the reason for that would be....
he's about to make the Cubs' bench? Maybe, but recent news has suggested that Cedeno and Fontenot are the current front runners for IF bench spots, with Cintron hurting.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Yep
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
You're all wrong.
DeRosa was scratched today because he has the flu. That's the reason Patterson was playing.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
That's only part of it
Why was the confirmed lead of man Theriot batting 8th?
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
When was that "confirmed"?
Lou has changed lineups quite a bit this spring. I'm guessing he's not done yet.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
True, confirmed decisions by Lou
do not always stay confirmed very long, but in the last few days he's said Soriano will not lead off in the first two months, and he laughed off beat reporter suggestions that Theriot would be a better 8th hitter than Pie. He's never said anything about Patterson even making the team, let alone starting at 2B. Here's where Theriot was named lead off man - 2 days ago.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Cubs lineup
Cubs
Patterson, 2B
Soriano, A, LF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Fukudome, CF
Hoffpauir, RF
Soto, C
Theriot, SS
Marquis, P
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Capuano Torn UCL
from Rotoworld.com
Chris Capuano was disagnosed with a torn UCL in his left elbow, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.
If it's a full tear, he'll have no choice but to undergo Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career. Even if it isn't, he figures to miss at least the first couple of months of the season. Capuano had already been slated to begin the season on the DL, but this takes a big chunk out of the Brewers' pitching depth.
"Cubs Win!!"
They barely had any depth before
This is looking a lot like last year for them, I think.
"I tell you, Steve Blass, you pitch me inside, they never, never find that ball."
-Roberto Clemente
Battery of Maddux and Barrett:
Base stealer's dream
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Kunckleballer + Barrett
Would truly be any baserunner's ultimate dream. Even Blanco can take extra bases against that battery
I bet Cedeno
could still get picked off, tho.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano singles
Patterson stops at third after holding at second too long.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Soriano steals
Patterson still holds.
second and third, no outs.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Let's go A-Ram let's go!
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
LOL
Ron always called Jerry Hairston "Harriston". Today he's caling Scott H. "Harrison".
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
I wonder...
When Ron will get better with his English... JK
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Mar 23, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoffpauer pops up
one out, still bases loaded. Not a great start for the Baltimore scouts.
2008: The year we put it all together.
I mean three more runs
it cleared the bases.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Mixed emotions for Jessica today
I would imagine.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
My compromise
I wonder how Jessica would feel about my compromise in these games.
It's easy when a guys a starting pitcher. Root for them to have a good game but us to beat the pen in the end.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Mar 23, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yesterday
Yesterday it was about an inning at a time posted.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Mar 23, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Marquis starts the bottom of the first
base hit for Brian Giles. no outs.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Can you guys believe
Can you guys believe that a week from right now we'll be laying out our layers of clothes for wearing to opening day?
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
Macanulty
flies out
one out, still runners at first and second.
2008: The year we put it all together.
I have an exclusive
I have exclusive information that a large group of Cub Scouts were at the Orioles game today.
Note the capitialization of the words (a friend is taking her sons cub scout troop to game today)
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
Wittemeyer
Has there been a worse writer in chicago sports history than this bozo?
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
That didn't help his
concentration
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
you typed that about 20
to 30 secs ahead of the radio broadcast.....or you are psychic.......
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Mar 23, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
not ahead of MY radio broadcast...
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Good thing we scored those six runs...
cubs = love
as a friend just told me
if anyone can blow a 6-0 lead, it's Jason Marquis.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
He just likes pitching with an even score....
by crazymountain on Mar 23, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
but we still lead by three
that means... :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Greene
nearly hits it by ARAM, but he stops it, and throws him out. 2 outs.
2008: The year we put it all together.
When will ARam get credit for his fielding?
by crazymountain on Mar 23, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
dood makes millions of dollars
and plays starting third base for a major league club. I think he's probably happy with that... :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone with a quick calculator
what's Marquis' new ERA?
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
ST era?
the box score says 1.93
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
isn't that before this inning?
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
oh
yea it is. Its now 3.77
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
well,
the universe is slowly sliding back to normal, at least... :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
well
3.60
the box score is slowww
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
You on mlb.com?
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm listening to the game on WGN.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
he's defniitely trying hard.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
no surprise, the most consistant thing is his bat haha
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Epat
singles. Theriot scores, Marquis stops at second. Still no one out. 7-3 cubs.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Eyre hurting?
from Rotoworld -- Scott Eyre admitted to a sore elbow following a poor outing Saturday against the White Sox.
Eyre could begin the year on the DL, but that might not hurt the Cubs at all. Carmen Pignatiello has been very impressive this spring and could be an upgrade as the team's left-handed reliever.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Related: Carmen Pignatiello
"Cubs Win!!"
I read that as Eye hurthing :P
I think Pignatiello would be a good addition to the major league team
cubs = love
Eyre
will start the year on the DL with "shoulder stiffness".
Barring any trades, Marquis, Marshall and Pigniatello will be in the pen. Marmol, Howry, Wuertz and Wood (Closer) likely finish this out.
If Marquis is pushed, then likely Hart is in. If there's another trade, Marshall is likely in that...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Lee
robbed by Giles again. Marquis tags up and goes to third. Two out.s
2008: The year we put it all together.
top of the fifth, I think
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot
Ronny calls him the sparkplug. Solid.
grounds out to Greene, tho. End of the inning. 7-3 cubs.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Is it time yet.........????
To wonder if Soto is going to get the job done........ lots of eggs in that basket.....!!!!!
I don't think so...
he's still a rock behind the plate.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Offtopic: I was listening to the Padre announcers
on XM for a little while before I switched to Ron and Pat.
FWIW, they said regarding "The Trade" (that must not be named): it is a done deal. Everyone knows that it will happen. All that needs to be done is for Bal'more to say who they want.
5 pitches an inning?
not bad haha
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
ha especially after the first inning
cubs = love
Pignatello pitching
Bard pinch-hitting.
Strikes out! 1 K for Piggy.
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Wow, This Kid Sounds Good...
... I hope we can trade Marquis such that Pignatiello can make the 25-man roster.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
for sure
i dont know much about him but what i've heard so far he seems solid.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
just looked up his stats this spring
8 innings 3 hits 6 k's 0 walks 0 era coming into today. i dont see how they can send this guy to iowa.
Bill James Felix Pie 2008 Projection: .283/.333/.456 16 HR 21 SB
Giles
flies out to Soto in foul territory. Three outs.
I really think Piggy needs to be on the roster on the 31st. Put Eyre on the DL.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Cedeno
flies out on the first pitch. Gooooo Cedeno IQ!
One out.
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dunno yet.
Cedeno batted for Pignatello.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Hi, Sue!
no sign of that dreamy red-head yet...
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
he's wasted on the radio anyway.
:P
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Iguchi
grounds out to thirds. 1 out.
Pignatello is somehow still pitching.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Cedeno
must have batted for Patterson
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
I think so.
they didn't say Cedeno was in for Epat, tho.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
hey!
Murton is IN! He ends the inning with Greene flying out!
Sue! He's here! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
2008: The year we put it all together.
I'll never tell!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
no, no...
I'm not that kind of girl...
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
But you'd be willing...
to find out if that red beard give good back scratches wouldn't you?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
there you are!
Actually, I have my eyes on Soto's little goatee thingy. And Lee's facial hair is a must try.
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Matt's hurt. he really is.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
but he wants to be
your EVERYDAY playah!
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Who else
wants to platoon for Sue?
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
This guy is always looking for...
a "lineup" to be in.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
nah
he's got no Sue IQ.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
see, what did I tell you
She might like Pie.
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
This was hilarious.
Thank you!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I think so too...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHAHA nice!
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
dreaaaaaaaamy
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
shhhh!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
FYI...
... that single wasn't "lined". It bounced up the middle.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
You contradict
the word of Pat? :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto
Grounds into the DP. Three out.
Time for the 7th Inning Stretch!
2008: The year we put it all together.
Just got here...
and quickly skimmed the game thread...it looks like Lou should bat Marquis 8th when he starts.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions
I love
how they continue to call Woodys injury a 'back spasm'. We all know it was 'tight back from swinging bat at car syndrome'.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
Josh Bard
strikes out!
2 Ks for Woody. Not dominant, but pretty damn good.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Congrats to our new closer Kerry Wood!
cubs = love
Let's see how he feels in the morning...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
I feel like
I'm in a time warp when Kerry is THAT good. It's great to see him like this again.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
I all most forgot...
to wish everyone a "Happy Easter!"
I can wish you all that right?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
HA!
I like the 'Easter Cancelled' one.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Well he cant get picked off at
home plate so thats the only other option.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Crap.
/Elevated annoyance/
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Patterson
grounds into a double-play. I don't know WHY Ward didn't break that up. :P inning over. I think it's the bottom of the 9th next. I think.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Lahey in
for the bottom of the 8th. I was wrong, cubs ftw is right.
2008: The year we put it all together.
I SMELL WALROND!
bottom of the eight, two on, two out. Chip Ambrese batting.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Whups
Ambrese is out. Mike Baxter batting.
Baxter grounds out to second. Inning over.
2008: The year we put it all together.
I hink you mean...
Rats.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
RATS!
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Stick to the script people...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
ohhhhhhhhh
the script. i forgot about the script
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 23, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoffpauer
flies out. three outs. Down to the bottom of the ninth!
2008: The year we put it all together.
No I'm not...
I'm SAFE!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 23, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd say so
draft him in your fantasy leagues!
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Mar 23, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it depends
on if he can get out of bed in the morning.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I am wise in the ways of teh Google.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Did Woody pitch today and is he our closer?
Damn Nutrisystem...I'm freakin dyin for some Italian beef!
And I say that's a very good thing.
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
yes.
at least to teh first question -- he pitched an inning. One hit, two Ks, a pop-out and a wild pitch.
If he isn't the amazing stiff-man tomorrow morning, I'd think he's probably a lock for closer. I wonder if he'll pitch tomorrow.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I doubt that he'll pitch again tomorrow
cubs = love
doesn't a closer sometimes have to pitch three days in a row?
Did Demp ever pitch three days in a row?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 23, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
yes, i'm sure at times he will go three days in a row.
i'd just be surprised if he pitches tomorrow.
cubs = love
So would I.
But I bet we'll see him go on Tuesday, and MAYBE throw an inning-plus.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
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