Open Thread: Cubs vs. Rangers, Monday 3/24, 3:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Mar 24, 2008 9:47 AM CDT
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PrintSCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- One week from today, many of us will be shivering at Wrigley Field, or, if you believe this advance forecast, getting soaked -- and there are still a number of unanswered questions about the Cubs going into the final week of spring training.
One of the questions that has been answered is "Who's the closer?" Today, Lou Piniella is expected to name Kerry Wood to that spot. That Bruce Miles article also says:
The Cubs have interest in outfielder Reed Johnson, who was given his unconditional release by the Toronto Blue Jays. They seem to like Johnson better than Jeff DaVanon, who was let go by the Padres.
I said yesterday I didn't think the Cubs would add anyone to the roster before next Monday. If I'm wrong, I'll say so. We'll see.
Meanwhile, is the rotation set? Maybe, or maybe not, says Gordon Wittenmyer:
After Jason Marquis looked strong again -- retiring 12 of 13 (including 11 straight) following a first-inning homer -- Piniella seemed to imply that Marquis could make the rotation and bump one of the two others.
Again, we await developments.
BCB got a mention in yesterday's Sunday Drive column in the Sun-Times, which was primarily about blogging and how people are getting information from many different sources these days. Most of the article was about Will Leitch's Deadspin.
The sale of the Cubs now may not happen till the season is over, and one of the reasons is:
some prospective Cubs buyers are frustrated the ballclub would come without the ballpark.
Ryan Dempster will start this afternoon. He will face the Rangers' Kason Gabbard, and Texas will also send C.J. Wilson and Joaquin Benoit to the mound. As usual, the Cubs website shows only the starting pitcher. I'm wondering what's become of Carlos Marmol, who hasn't pitched since last Wednesday.
Today's game is on CSN Chicago. It's also on MLB.com audio and MLB.TV through the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Hill - status? expectations?
Is he hurt? or just pitching out of whack? Has anyone really studied him this year on tv or in person is better
Also when is his next scheduled start?
Hill pitched....
... on Thursday. If they stay on rotation, he should throw tomorrow.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
If I had to guess...
I'd say it's a combination of the lack of humidity in Arizona and Hill's confidence. The lack of humidity makes it harder to throw a good curve. For a pitcher who is so reliant on the big bender, that's a big problem. Also, he has tended to be shaky emotionally, which can't help.
by SouthernCub on Mar 24, 2008 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions
arent the cubs playing the Rangers today - 3/24? and isnt Dempster starting?
are you talking about Tuesday?
by swampdraggin on Mar 24, 2008 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I saw that.
Those must be the starters for tomorrow's game in Scottsdale. Today, it's Dempster vs. Gabbard.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I don't like Johnson over DaVanon...
DaVanon has a few things that make him more useful than Johnson, in my mind:
1. He has actually shown he can play CF, unlike Johnson. Johnson has played almost exclusively corner-OF throughout his career. In his rare appearances in CF (less than 70 games over five years, and over half of them came in 2004), Johnson hasn't shown much. And on top of that, Johnson is coming off of back surgery.
2. DaVanon is a switch hitter. That makes him valuable in that he doesn't have to be automatically replaced if an opponent brings in a situational reliever.
3. DaVanon is fast. He can provide another speedy baserunning option if we pinch hit with Ward or if Soto gets on base late.
4. DaVanon may not be quite as good a hitter as Johnson, but they aren't that different.
If we were going to get one of them, DaVanon would seem to make more sense to me. I'd be okay with getting neither, but I don't think that Johnson addresses our needs.
Since both have been released
It should be possible for the Cubs to get good information on their current health status. DaVanon is coming off shoulder surgery, and has not demonstrated any power this Spring.
If both are reasonably healthy, though, I agree with you that DaVanon is the better fit as a backup CF.
Free the upper deck!
Al ...
Why are you so certain there won't be roster moves? A hunch? Deep Goat? What?
I just saw that Giles (Marcus)
will likely be released by the Rox. Is he worth taking a look at? I know he has had sub par years but he has also looked good in the past and has hit very well in a brief showing this spring.
Damn Nutrisystem...I'm freakin dyin for some Italian beef!
The Cubs probably have four or five...
...second basemen better than Giles. I don't see the benefit.
Agreed.
Giles was in Colorado on a minor league invite.
Strange. He was once thought of as one of the best 2B in the NL. Wonder what happened.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
It is very strange...
in his first two years of limited duty 2001-2002 he was remarkably mediocre. I wonder how a guy could suddenly emerge as an offensive juggernaut - 2003 - and then fade away after a couple years. Whatever could cause a sudden enhancement in a player's performance and what could have been the reason for that perilous and sudden decline? What a mystery.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes it will
always be a mystery, kind of like the bermuda triangle.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
was he able to get up
and stagger away?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
That is sort of the point of my post...
I remember when he was "great" and the Cubs would have been lucky to have had him. I suppose theories on enhancement may have some validity.
Damn Nutrisystem...I'm freakin dyin for some Italian beef!
by Kinky Reggae on Mar 24, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Not Only That...
...but Giles had a pretty good spring.
Not good enough, I guess...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Giles is a little guy who wanted to be a power hitter.
In order to do it, he developed a long, loopy swing designed to take outside fastballs (the kind he saw hitting behind Furcal) into the RCF gap. Once NL pitchers learned that he can't handle anything on the inner half, he was toast. He has refused to try remaking himself as a singles-hitting OBP guy even though he runs very well, which means that his bat is worthless. His other problem is that he can only play 2B well and 3B poorly. That makes him a very poor utility IF candidate.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Marquis had a great April and early May last year!
That seems to be his rep, as I was told by my good buddy who's a Cards fan...
I say use him early... win as many of those starts as you can (we wasted too many of his good performances last year), and then trade him before the weather warms up, and he starts serving up dongers.
Ed Lynch is STILL on the Cubs payroll, as our D-Backs scout in Phoenix. Lynch attends all 81 D-Back home games with a notepad in hand. Really paid off for us!
Cubs lineup
Cedeno, SS
Soriano, LF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Murton, RF
DeRosa, 2B
Soto, C
Pie, CF
Dempster, P
Bruce
Is DeRo OK? Carrie Muskat reported that he was scratched yesterday.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
He was ill
DeRosa had flu-like symptoms yesterday and was sent home.
by Bruce Miles on Mar 24, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Bruce
Thanks for all you do.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Murton again?
I love it. But why is he starting? If his role is backup why isnt Dome in there? He needs as much playing time as possible I'd think.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
It's possible that Dome is in minor league camp...
...if there's something specific he's working on; you can control the game situation in minor league camp if there's a particular thing you want to try.
good point
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
More Posturing With Felipe Lopez?
The Washington Post reports that the Nationals actively are pursuing a trade with the Chicago Cubs. There were Cubs' scouts spotted in the stands last Friday at Washington's game.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Note the phrasing.
"The Nationals are actively pursuing." John Hinckley Jr. was actively pursuing Jodie Foster; it didn't mean interest on Foster's part.
As for the scouts - they're on the payroll, so they're going to be out watching a ballgame somewhere. I wouldn't read too much into it.
At The Very Least...
... I hope it is posturing to further other trades.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Nothing New Here...
... from everything else we already know. It may be nice for those who don't frequent here too often.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/sportsline/main10733016.shtml
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Can someone please explain to me how...
it makes any good business sense to parcel out the Cubs franchise seperate from the stadium they play in? How can one piece possibly be worth ANYTHING without the other?
by Jerry Mumphrey on Mar 24, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions
Tax purposes...
may be the main reason. But obviously the main attraction of the Cubs is Wrigley Field and I also don't know why the potential ownership would want the Cubs without the stadium... Zell seems to think he can get more by selling seperate...
...so he's an idiot
That's what I figured. Did he think the legion of Cub fans came from a great track record of success or something?
by Jerry Mumphrey on Mar 24, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Lieber Is Going To The Bullpen
The Score just reported at 1pm.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
I just read the Lieber thread.
I dont get it.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Lieber Verbalized...
...his willingness. He just wants to retire as a Cub.
The question will be will Marquis even get a start? His first start likely wouldn't be until April 5 (at the earliest). In fact, he could be bumped a couple of times until 4/19 at home against the Pirates.
That just gives Hendry more time to deal him...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
That Was Before...
...Marquis "earned" a spot.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Did
marquis earn a spot or fall into a vacant one?
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
He earned it...
He matched Dempster, but Lieber outpitched both. If Marquis was just filling a vacant spot, Lieber would have gotten the nod due to outpitching both of them.
Ultimately, though, I think either Marquis or Dempster will be traded soon.
I Have No Idea What Marquis Is Going To Do...
... because Nick Markakis wears #21 in Baltimore.
I guess he could go to the Red Sox without incident as I don't believe anyone is wearing #21 there...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
So our starting rotation for the first half of the season is:
Zambrano
Lilly
Dempster
Hill
Marquis
That means that barring an injury to Lieber, the starting rotation for the second half of the season will be: Zambrano, Lilly, Dempster, Hill, and Lieber.
I Bet...
...Marquis is dealt by 4/19...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
What'll you wager?
n/t
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Zing!
n/t
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
How About...
One doll hair. Find a pic?
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
????
I guess that one is over my head.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Did You Know...
...that "Rats Live On No Evil Star" is a palindrome?
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
I didnt.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just sticking the script.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
ouch....
where?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
the one you showed me yesterday when I said DANG to Murton getting an out.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I know which one...
I was just wondering where you were "sticking the script"?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
i thought RATA was better than ZING...bat after reevaluating the situation ZING was the proper choice.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
My fave is...
"sit on a potato pan otis"
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha! Good one!
Mine is "was it a car or a cat I saw?"
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Was it Eliot's toilet I saw?
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
so
not only are cubs fans knowledgeable about baseball, but we aren't too shabby with palindromes either.
Exclude me from the knowledgeable. I'm trying though. Thats why I'm here.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHA!
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Anne Sexton loved that one
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Mar 24, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, And I Would Not Doubt...
...that the Cubs push for a #2 starter come 7/31...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Bummer.
I secretly hoped we'd find a way to get that guy. But hey, not every major market team can continue to steal away Twins players. - TL
"Why shouldn't we believe that we're going to win the World Series?" - Ted Lilly, 1/19/2008, Daily Herald interview w/Barry Rozner
ZELL-O
Zell just doesn't get it, does he? Break-up artists (see your favorite clip from the movie "Wall Street") always think that the parts are worth more than the whole. Guess he hasn't really had any experience with the real public. He made is money in real estate but he was working with zoning boards and other politicians he could buy. Obviously he has Big Jim in his pocket and I'm sure they've had a conversation like... don't worry big Zell, the Illinois taxpayers are dumb as posts. Just scare them with changing the name of the field and you'll have an extra 500 mill easy. But Zell didn't think that the taxpayers are going to say BS now that the economy is going down. Timing sucks. Guess you better hang on for a couple of years Zell-O. And when your newspapers are still drowning in red ink, then you'll be happy to sell.
I want my Macias!
Perhaps...
Zell could sell off the different sections of the Tribune (Classifieds, Sports, Weather, Health & Fitness, Living, Travel, etc.) and reap more profit too?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Zell
is Bill Wirtz reincarnated
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope the rotation named
is just to keep Marquis quiet until he is traded. Lieber is a much more consistent and a better pitcher, health issues aside.
Dempster will pitch his way out of the starting rotation
Say what you want about Marquis,but he's gonna be an asset in the beginning of the season.
That is the problem
The fallback concensus is that "Dempster will pitch his way out of the rotation." So the team is supposed to sacrifice the poor performance of one individual because the manager promised him a shot to start? What if 3-4 bad performances by Demp equal losses and we end up 2 games back at the end of the season.
That is rediculous, IF it holds true and we end up with this rotation, then the manager would sacrifice the success of the team bc a good guy was promised a shot. Its not the nicest players you put on the field, its the BEST!!
There's still time to resolve and I am hoping that a trade will solve this, but for their performances to be rendered moot when it comes to making the rotation decision that is something we should all be upset about. I will assume its a stepping-stone for a trade, and not the error in decision by the manager. For now..
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 24, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
it's not MY consensus
I think Demp is doing pretty well. Better than Hill, certainly.
I think we get Lieber in the rotation when Marquis is traded. I'd love for it to be before friday, but I'm not holding my breaht.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Understandable
I didn't intend to speak on behalf of the entire community, but I was also only referring to the performances of Lieber/Marquis/Dempster.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 24, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
no, no,
just trying to present the other side, is all. No offence taken. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I think
Dempster was told he'd get a starting spot if he walked away from closer and Lou is keeping his word. If it doesnt work out Lieber steps right in.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Greeeaaat
The Cubs 100 gets ANOTHER headline on sportslin.com. This is gonna get old before the season even starts. Hell, it's already old to me.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
Where are the Yankees WS drought articles?
8 championshipless Yankee years is like 100 regular years to the rest of the mlb teams, no?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
damn straight
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
But what about the Line-up
Anyone else have a problem with Lou's opening day line-up? Soriano in the 2nd spot is problematic. The number 2 hole is one of the most demanding spots from a small-ball/fundamental stand point. How does Soriano's approach/game lend himself to the no. 2 hole? Crazy:
1. Ryan Theriot, SS
2. Alfonso, Soriano, LF
3. Derrek Lee, 1B
4. Aramis Ramirez, 3B
5. Kosuke Fukudome, RF
6. Mark DeRosa, 2B
7. Geovany Soto, C
8. Felix Pie, CF
9. Carlos Zambrano, P
by digitalbenjamin on Mar 24, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
It's insane
I would rather have Zambrano hit 2nd on OPening Day than Soriano. I have no idea what Piniella is thinking hitting him 2nd. Hitting Dome 5th to start the season is a very bad idea as well. Theriot leading off makes me sick as well. Who needs tpwsrn when you have Theriot. sickening.
Now the Dome batting 5th I'm for sure confused with.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
If Theriot can get on base I have no problem with it. No one will pitch around Soriano to get to Lee. I'd rather see Soriano hit 2 run HRs than lead off single shots
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
i agree
from my perspective, id rather have soriano hitting second, with a chance for two-run shots, than leadoff. both arent ideal, but this seems to be the lesser of two evils. though good arguments can be made against this.
Bill James Felix Pie 2008 Projection: .283/.333/.456 16 HR 21 SB
I'd rather have...
Dome in the 2nd spot, and Soriano in the 5 spot.
Stats spelled backwards is statS!
by digitalbenjamin on Mar 24, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to see Dome hitting at least 275. before he's moved to the 2 spot.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
My pepsi just came out of my nose...
"The number 2 hole is one of the most demanding spots"
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
having just
eaten and, ah, dealt with some fine General Tso's Chicken, I believe I concur with my learned colleague Santoswoodenlegs.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
thats gotta burn!
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Demanding meaning Soriano will have to pose for tons more photo ops while he waits to hit.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I've seen him hold his follow through swing more than once so a fan can get the shot from the $175 seats.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, come on.
Surely you jest.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
In keeping with
the dumbest, most ignorant trade scenarios I have been seeing on the internet all winter into the spring, Vlad Guerrero is really unhappy about being a DH. How about Cedeno for Guerrero straight up?
I say no on Vlad
his strike zone is too big.
by digitalbenjamin on Mar 24, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah
But he hits 'em nose to toes.....we could throw in the '45 Goat and the '69 Black Cat if they think Cedeno isn't enough.....
that damn black cat....
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
ok, so
who is doing the play-by-play? I'm at work today, I call not-it!
2008: The year we put it all together.
Does anybody need updates?
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Mar 24, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I cant get the audio on my dang machine here...
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Did anyone else...
see the end of that Fishing Tournament? Riveting!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
It's the Len and Ron Show!
Should be interesting....
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Ron already called Len "Big Boy"
I thought that was his pet name for Pat.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
LOL
I'd hate to see Len come between a great partnership
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
it's just a one night thing
Pat will forgive Ronny.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
dangit
Just figures that the one day I'm working in a building with radio reception, the game is only on TV. And, Ron is subbing too! I hate to miss this.
Stupid Mondays. I'm having a cookie.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 24, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Niiiiice
K Wood on the headline on mlb.com
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
he wearing
the long pants?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Shades of Juan Pierre...
man ...Pie had to tumble to get that one...nice catch.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Just mentioned the "high sky" so far
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
WTF is a bloop DOUBLE?
a bloop single, I can understand...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
its a nice way of saying someone f'd up. ball rolled to the wall maybe
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
No...
the entire outfiled was shading toward right...and the ball was hit in the air over the 3rd baseman. The runner was "running hard" the whole way, it was just hit soft enough to die in the grass and Soriano was playing far enough away that he had to run almost to the foul line to get it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
ohhhhhhhhhhhh
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Ground ball single to RF...
to score the run.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster....
runs the count full before giving up the 2B to LF from Benjamin.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
dreeeamy eyes like Murton's?
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Deep flyball...
caught on warning track in LF...runner holds at first 2 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
Dempster...
K's Byrd? swinging to end the inning.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Len Mentioned...
...that Cintron likely won't break camp because of his injury.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Cedeno...
fly ball caught just in front of the WT in LF...one out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
did he overrun first base?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
be
nice
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
aw, shucks.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano...
shows some patience...draws a BB.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions
Lee...
sporting a .173 avg....line drive single to CF...Sori to 2nd...one out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions
Pickoff throw to 2nd ...
goes into CF....runners move up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
Aramis...
he of the .317 ST avg...RBI groundout to 3rd...Lee holds at 2nd, 2 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
tie game 1-1
n/t
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
who begat him?
hey, tie game, not bad...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
The Big Murt...
chopper just over the pitcher's glove...RBI infield single...cubs lead 2-1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
my bad...
trying to work and keep up with the game...not doing a good job of either...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder if Dome
is doing some kind of batting practice. Maybe Walrond is throwing him knuckleballs...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
WOOOHOOO!! Soooo dreaaaamy
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Overall, Nice Patience Displayed So Far...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
3-Run Shot for DeRo!
He crushed it...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
sweeeeeeet.
What's the score now?
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 24, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Good afternoon
fellow fans! I work early all week, so I get to see/listen to the games easier, yay! Way to go DeRo!!!!
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
You came in
at just the right time. When we come up to bat next time maybe you should leave and then pop right back in. ;-)
i just may have to do that! lol
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Mar 24, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
He stopped and admired it
like a slugger. And why not -- it was a no doubter, over the left field berm.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
A little of both...
a homerun stagger?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
for sure strugger
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
In this case, strut
IMHO
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Now let's see how Dempster...
performs when the offense gives him a lead.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
If Marquis Was Pitching...
...I'd pull him and bring Lieber in.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
lol!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
So I am a little
surprised that Marquis made the cut. Marquis is doing good, but Lieber has really impressed me so far. And I wonder about Marshalls fate.....
I know it has been discussed a lot, but I just don't get the coin tosses that decide things sometimes.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
Dempster...
takes advantage of the aforementioned lead...and gives up a single to CF.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
he's TOTALLY
setting up the double play. :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like
Soto grounded out to end the bottom of the 1st.
Are we worried?
2008: The year we put it all together.
The only thing I'm worried about is getting rained on waiting in the bleacher line on the 31st
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAAHAH
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
someone write a memo!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed!
if not for the team, then for us!
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Mar 24, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Sue needs
A Soto Fathead for the wall.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
And those
fatheads are usually buy 1 get 1 free so she might as well get Murton AND Soto
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh
my gawd
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Salty...
K's looking...1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
same here
thats why i didnt take him in fantasy
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Just got out of a meeting...
Is the box score broken on mlb.com? Mine said that Soriano walked and scored.
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
its acting whack
I was watching another game bax score and it didnt update for over 10 minutes
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
MLB live box
is as live as the '69 cat
by crazymountain on Mar 24, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
no, it's true
Soriano actually got a base on balls!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Len cracks me up
It's funny that he mentioned that people will watch the game with the sound off and listen to Pat and Ron instead. That is mentioned on here a lot too.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
It'd Be Nice If The Two...
...were synched up.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Adam Fox...THE Adam Fox...#93 Adam Fox...
single through the 5.5 hole...runners on 1st and 2nd one out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
one out, right?
Salty Kd?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Bunt attempt...
popped up and caught by Dempter...runner at 2nd doubled off. End of Inning.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
not so much "popped up"...
more like "peppered" back to Demp.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
did it
"poing" off the bat?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Pie...
drag bunt single....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
excellent.
that's exactly the sort of thing he should be excelling at -- just get on the bag.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
"drag bunt"
that was my specialty back in high school softball as a lefty.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
was Pie
more or less erect this time?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Considering his recent surgery...
I'm guessing less
Stats spelled backwards is statS!
by digitalbenjamin on Mar 24, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
thats like the 4th time in as many days....gee wiz
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
If he's
erect at the plate for more that 5 plate apperances...should he seek medical attention?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I've told him
to stop looking under desks.....
by crazymountain on Mar 24, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster...
K's after fouling off 2 bunt attempts...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
Cedeno...
GIDP... 6-4-3 inning over.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
Dempster Fails to Advance Pie...
... what do you think the team should do then? Perhaps send Pie?
Cedeno GIDP on the first pitch... go figure.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Cedeno
sure is a thinking-mans ballplayer
by crazymountain on Mar 24, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
but he has YET
to overrun a base.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I should mention...
it was a first pitch swinging GIDP.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
BRING IN LIEBER!
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
well
that nice lead didn't last long
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Mar 24, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
UM...
there are runners on 1st and 3rd with no outs and a 2-0 count on the batter...I don't know how they got on...but the hitter just doubled off the wall in left center...4-3 cubs...still no outs. Nice pitching with the early lead Ryan.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
poop.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes...
CEDENO! is more appropriate here.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
YES
CEDENO!!!
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I take it all these exclamtion marks behind Cedeno
are actually for excitement purposes and not the usually exclamation marks of frustration after Cedeno's name?
No...
we're going off of Sue's frustration hierarchy chart.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
it'd be the latter
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Mr Josh Hamilton at bat...
gound out 6-3...runner moves to 3rd...one out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
wow
i'm glad I didnt bet this game
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Hot shot to Aramis...
he snags it to his left and holds the runner at 3rd...2 outs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
Fergie Jenkins just plugged Al's book
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
I'm
glad i got in at $12.99. All this hype should drive up demand and price!
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster gets a K to end the inning.
N/T
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
well...
we're still winning. Neil Cotts usually can't make that claim...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Has anyone else
worn their BCB shirt yet? I did a couple days ago. I LOVE it and it is really good quality. I can't wait to wear it to a game!
I haven't missed any more discussion about the creation of a second shirt, anyways I don't think. I wonder if it will just be a second edition of the original or maybe a new design each year??? Just had to throw a BCB shirt comment in to keep the topic alive and well, forgive me!!!! :-)
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
I'll only do it
if the shipping is outsourced to someone in Florida. Otherwise, it's not really TRADITIONAL.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL!
you are a purist!
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Mar 24, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I must
get one of the new shirts. I'm afraid to wear my Cubs jersey to a game after getting berated by BCB folks haha
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Why...
is your jersey the Nefi Perez special?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I will still wear my Barrett jersey....
at least until I get my Soto one ;-)
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Mar 24, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
no
even worse from what I'm told.
Its home pinstripes with #9 and HOBBS on the back. I thought it was a good idea but I'm told it's blasphemy
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
a game used unwashed jersey I assume.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
#69?
n/t
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
My Bad...
... I meant #58. Sucks that his number now changed.
Can you use white out?
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Just
take the number off and go name only. Now thats stylin
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Or... Just Take Off The Name...
... and BOOM! You're a Jose Ascanio fan!
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
I wanted
a Murton jersey but I didnt want to spend the $$ on jersey if he's gonna be traded.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
If you wait until he is traded
you can get it for like $25. They had Barrett ones last summer the Cubs store in Woodfield Mall for that much.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Mar 24, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly!
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully You Didn't Buy...
...one of the jerseys that said "Kosuke"
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
no no no i didnt haha
See I wanted a Sandberg but MLB.com wont let you put sandberg on a custom and they didnt have my size on the already made ones so I went with Hobbs. I'll wait for the Murton trade and score a deal. I could always take off the OBBS and add ILL. Old school Glennallen Hill jersey would be stought haha
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I spent the money on a Wood one, shortly after which it sounded like he wasn't going to come back to the Cubs, but then he signed the 3-yr contract so I was kinda happy, but now I am really happy that he is looking good again.
I just got
a blue Woody jersey just a few weeks ago. :)
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm thinking
I'll remove the HOBBS and just go #9. Seems like the best option.
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
And me
still wearing my '58 Bobby Thompson jersey....
by crazymountain on Mar 24, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I missed it...
but Sorino leads off and makes an out...Lee then taps back to the pitcher for the 2nd out...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Called Third Strike...
...on Soriano.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Ramirez...
high fly ball!!! Deep to center!! Way Back!....caught on the warning track. 3rd out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
Salty's 2nd AB...
results in Salty's 2nd K...the swinging kind.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
One out.
top of 4th
Good guys 4
Rangers 3
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Next batter popup to shallow RF...
Lee catches it for out #2.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
Demp gets the swinging K
to end the top of the 4th.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
maybe he's
settling down.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Josh Hamilton...
I know this has probably been covered on this site before, but how the hell did the Cubs mess up and not keep Josh Hamilton after they picked him in the Rule 5 draft? Can you imagine the Cubs lineup with him in it in the prime of his hitting career? Wow.
Sori, Fukudome, Lee, Aram, Hamilton, Soto, Theriot, DeRo
Damn.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
They got Edinson Volquez...
...too much to pass up, especially with Jay Bruce tapping on Hamilton's shoulder.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Looks Like...
...Patterson won the centerfield job!
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
30 backward K's and 30 times caught stealing?
I'm drunk......and it shows.....
by Keystone80435 on Mar 24, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
For some reason...
...the Reds hired Dusty Baker.
It makes me feel good that Patterson is doing well for himself, but even better that they're not giving Bruce a chance at CF.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
trade
12/21/07 Acquired RHP Edinson Volquez and LHP Danny Herrera from the Rangers for OF Josh Hamilton.
by crazymountain on Mar 24, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Volquez is tough...
...he's the Red's #3 starter right now.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Mr. Red Head...
does not get on base this time either...1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
DeRosa...
ripped lineer down the 3rd base line...caught by the 3rd baseman...2 outs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
Dreamboat McSoto...
looks at strike 3 on the outside corner...3 outs. Top of the 5th coming up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
I think I will call him
my hot So-toddy
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Mar 24, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm watching the game at work..
so excuse my disjointed play by play sometimes...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions
A Ranger....
leads off with a single to center.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
Casey Benjamin...who is 2 for 2 today...
grounds out 5-3 the runner advances to 2nd...one out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
that was scheduled, so good.
What inning are we in? Fifth?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster walks the next batter...
runners on 1st and 2nd, one out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions
Single to left...
runner on 2nd scores, tie game...runners on 1st and 2nd again...one out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions
Dempsters pitching kinda subpar
today. But I guess he is pitching somewhat like a 5th starter. Maybe Lieber and come in and pitch lights out for a few innings and change Lous mind.
actually
if Lieber comes in and is lights out, it could reinforce in Lou's head that Lieber is the new long man from the pen.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
It's Nice To Dream...
... we have a better chance of trading Marquis...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Byrd...who some suggest we want....
flies out to RF...runner on 2nd advances to 3rd. Runners on the corners, 2 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions
Murton made a real nice play
on that.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Strong WHIP!
Sounds like 8 hits and 2 walks in 4.1 IP.
So I guess the move is rather than let Demp blow the lead at the end of the game, he'll cough it up at the beginning and let Lieber and Co. come in to clean up. Wow, that's actually some smartification on Lou's part. GENIUS!
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 24, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
ehhh
one can dream can't he? I still can't believe Lieber isn't in the rotation.
Dempster...
flirting with disaster...walks the bases loaded.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
and here comes Lou...
to tell him to "get the hell off my mound".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
for now...
n/t
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
that could be good.
get the one out, then let Lieber settle in and give the bats a chance to get ahead again.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster control wasn't great
today. But the Rangers did get some cheap hits off him. So he didn't look as bad as his line says he was.
He coudln't get out of the 5th inning
and appeared to run out of gas. That's not really a good thing for a starting pitcher.
think he reached
a pitchcount?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
sigh.
just... dammit.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah...
he was just saving his "regular season" stuff for the regular season. He doesn't want to show these hitter's all his pitches and give them an early scounting report...wait..the Rangers are an AL team? What?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster might have been at his pitch count
Marquis only went 4.1 innings I believe yesturday as well. But I agree I didn't see anything from Dempster today that gets me excited about him starting the third game of the season today.
I thought he looked pretty bad
Got behind on almost every hitter. I was disappointed.
by John Q Freejazz on Mar 24, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmolicious!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster
Sure did take a Cedeno today.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 24, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
Marmolous!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol...
doesn't let us down...K looking.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
That makes sense
he can put out a fire like no one else
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Mar 24, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Amen to that brother...
I love having him in the bullpen to put out those fires!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Pie...ringing double to RF corner...
past the 1st baseman....no outs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
Why Is Pie Watching Byrd...
...and not picking up his third base coach?
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Go Pie go!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Pie
keeps looking better and better to me at the plate.
His Swing Is More Compact...
...nice swing punch single for Cedeno.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
You are all looney...
... There's no way he could handle the pressure of the big stage. We need to trade our pitching talent for a 35 year old CF!
Ugh... jk, btw.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
G-oto
tapper to 2nd baseman...Pie to 3rd, one out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions
w00t!
even a stopped clock... :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Cedeno...
single back through the middle...5-3 cubs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions
yes...
i am wrong again.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I Love, Though,
that all of your errors are in favor of the Cubs!
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Cedeno Stole Second...
... overslid the bag and ended up at third! ;-)
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
maybe
that's been his problem all along! Don't FIGHT inertia, Ronny!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
what happened?
details! How dreamy did they look?
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano...
his swings are getting bigger after every AB today...this time his swinging produces several foul balls and ultimately a sac fly to CF...6-4 cubs.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions
I dunno man...
I think he's getting frustrated.
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
another reason...
...he needs to be in a position in the lineup to drive in runs.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
My bro-in-law
watched a few games late last week in AZ and said Soriano is moping around like a whipped puppy. No hustle. Ego, ego. ego!
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Mar 24, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
dunno if it's ego
but I do think something's wrong.
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I love the way Cedeno's
shirttail has been hanging out since the first inning. I can find something to like about all the guys on this team, I guess.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
it's cause he's gansta
that's how he ROLLS, homey.
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
GANSTA 4-6-3!
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I thought it was just
some boyish grittiness at play. So it's a pose. Oh well.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
MVLee
grounds out 5-3, inning over.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
Lieber on to pitch the top of the 6th...
Adam Fox flies out to EPatt in RF, one out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
Alberto Callaspo...
K's looking....whew!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
2
out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy crap!!!
This changes everything!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Ramon Vasquez...
my 11th favorite ex-Padre, K's swinging to end it. still 6-4 Cubs. Very efficient inning for John.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
very nice!
What number is Lieber? Maybe I want a Lieber jersey... :D
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
#32
n/t
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
Comcast comes back...
with ARam batting and I don't know who pitching. Rammy takes a walk.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
Fontenot runs for Aramis...
n/t
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
why why why?
It's a week before the regular season, and Lou is complaining his main guys aren't getting enough at-bats!!! Why pull Ramirez?
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems like a regular season thing to do...
...I'd want to see how Fontenot runs the bases, too. This would be silly in the reg. season, but it's good to test these things out now.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
if we don't know
how Mike Fontenot runs the bases by now, we're NEVER going to know.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
keep in mind, that DeRosa's heart might not be healthy...
...and we might need a super-utility guy like Fontenot to fill in in the worst case scenario. I'm guessing that's why they're giving him time in the lineup.
I'd also suspect that this is the reason Felipe Lopez has been brought up recently as well.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Seeing Lieber
pitch that well in last inning just makes me more sad. He looked way better then Dempster did in any inning today. It just sucks he will have to wait for Dempster or Marquis to suck to get a chance.
uh, but ....
will that take long?
I doubt Lieber thinks he will be locked out of a chance all year by Messrs. Marquis and Dempster.
Vote for experience -- Woody for closer 2008!
Matthew Henry Murton
makes on out I didn't see because MLB.TV is still crappy this season.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
2 out and DeRosa at bat.
n/t
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
Mark flies out to LF to end the inning.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
In Iowa?
Yes. In Chicago? No.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
Give it time. The game isn't over yet.
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Chopper back to Big John...
for the 1st out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
David Murphy...
who is 2 for 2 today, both hits off Dempster, K's looking for out numero dos.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
Another 1,2,3
inning for Jon Lieber. WAKE UP PINIELLA!!!!!!!!!!
yeah, but it was only one
and he was one of the outs!
Lieber's pitched extremely well, I don't think anyone can deny it.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Lieber cruising ...
gets a nice running catch from Pie in the right center gap to end the inning.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
another
quick inning for Lieber. I don't generally wish ill on people, but I hope, for the betterment of the team that either Marquis or Dempster gets hurt so Lieber can start.
If Lou puts Lieber in the rotation...
Marquis will get his feelings hurt.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Henry the VIII...
comes in and singles to LF.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
Lieber
Has a simple philosophy....throw strikes, they hit it, you have fielders, they don't, throw another....
Felix...
advances Blanco to 2nd with a bunt.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
EPatt...
flies out to RF...2 outs.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
Cintron..
who has shown some nice skills with the bat this spring...flies out to CF to end the inning.
Still 6-4 Good Guys!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
Cintron
is back? playing? that's excellent.
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Leiber still pitching in the top of the 8th...
n/t
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
walks the leadoff batter.
:(
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
huh.
he is fallible.
Who hit the HR?
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by drewishdrewid on Mar 24, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Gets the next batter...
4-6...ball not hit hard enough to turn the DP.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
Ouch...
tie game.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
Ground out to Hoffy...
2 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
Jason Ellison...
popup in foul territory...Blanco gets a glove on it but doesn't come up with it.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
Pops out
to Fonty in shallow LF for the 3rd out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
Still a good inning
for Lieber. He gave up his first HR of the spring after his third walk of the spring.
Jason Benoit in to pitch for Texas.
who?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
dangit
time to go home. I'll almost certainly miss the rest of the game. Oh, well.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Micah up to bat...
Micah swinging on a 1-2 count...
Micah popping out to SS.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply actions
LOL...
the graphic showing the additions of the NL Central teams...
Cubs - Fukudome
Reds - Baker, Patterson, I forgot
Astros - Tejada
Cards - Nefie Perez
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
I forgot
is a substitute for Who, on first
by crazymountain on Mar 24, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
The RF'er...plays hot potato with
Wards ball (snicker) in the corner, and Ward has a stand up double.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 24, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions
[ W ]
Who's still sour on Pie?
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
LIeber now
has a 2.50 era this spring in 18 IP with 15 SO and 3 BB. His era went up 70 points today I guess we better move him to the bullpen, oh wait.. Ok thats the end of my Lieber rant, I'll just have to live with him in the bullpen until Marquis or Dempster suck it up.
Very nice
Triple by Pie. He now is hitting 340 on the spring.
FLY IT!
Did Pie triple in Fuld, is that how it went?
I JUST MISSED the end!
2008: The year we put it all together.
I Think Pie Tripled, then someone singled him in
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Bruce Levine Reported...
...that Reed Johnson likely will be that 4th outfielder...
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
backup OF -- don't underestimate Johnson
the guy's a hustler and would provide some great outfield D. got cut in Toronto for financial reasons, primarily. too many outfielders here. the Cubs should sign him, if the Mets don't first.
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