Open Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Monday 3/31, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Mar 31, 2008 9:22 AM CDT
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We made it! It's Opening Day.
You've already read all you need to, I'm sure, about the "100 years" thing... so you won't be hearing any more of it from me. In fact, the most important thing about this afternoon is the weather forecast:
Today: Occasional rain and thunderstorms before 1pm, then periods of rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Areas of fog before 1pm. High near 58. Breezy, with a east wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south between 15 and 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
The latest I've heard is that an area of rain will come through in the early afternoon, possibly delaying the start of the game -- but then there will be a window in which they should be able to get the game in.
Bruce Miles sums up the NL Central Division in his weekend column.
This game thread is a little different from the game threads posted under the old SBN format. Later on, you're supposed to see a link to "Milwaukee @ Chicago" at the top of this post. There's a live linescore that will pop up and automatically update when the game starts, and I think there will be other links, as well, including to the lineups and starting pitchers. In the meantime, here are the starters for today:
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| Cubs | Brewers |
| Theriot, ss | Weeks, 2b |
| Soriano, lf | Gwynn, cf |
| Lee, 1b | Fielder, 1b |
| Ramirez, 3b | Braun, lf |
| Fukudome, rf | Hart, rf |
| DeRosa, 2b | Hall, 3b |
| Soto, c | Hardy, ss |
| Pie, cf | Sheets, p |
| Zambrano, p | Kendall, c |
Yes, that's right -- according to the Brewers website, Ned Yost is going to hit Ben Sheets 8th and Jason Kendall 9th. This never worked when Tony LaRussa did it, so I don't expect it'll be a big deal for the Brewers, either.
Batter/pitcher matchups: Derrek Lee has hit 5 HR in 44 AB vs. Sheets, and Z himself is 5-for-12. Prince Fielder is .381/.500/.714 against Z, with 4 doubles and a HR in 21 AB. Jason Kendall is 9-for-26 (.346), all singles. Z has handled Bill Hall well -- 5-for-33 (.152) with 16 strikeouts.
You can see the game on ESPN2 if WGN-TV is not available in your area. (The ESPN2 feed will be blacked out in Chicago.) It's on radio, and on XM, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version - this link has pitcher stats and splits up)
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Why everytime I see a pitcher batting 8th...
...I think of Major League for some reason? It just sounds ridiculous enough that it would be in that movie. Ah, Yost.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
"this never worked when Tony LaRussa did "
It has resulted in a higher runs scored/game each year he has used it.
Yep
And increased wins. But hey, what are stats? Let's just go with comments out of nowhere.
Of course..
The increased runs and wins were all due to batting the pitcher 8th right?
Wood for closer.
Got any specific stats to back this up?
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
On a recent Neyer blog, I believe he estimated if
..a team stuck with this all season (instead of the way LaRussa has done it) it could be worth one or two wins a season.
I will look up it up and provide later as I have to head over to Wrigley!
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Do you?
Why is the onus on him to disprove your unsupported statement?
Not that I'm saying you're wrong, it just drives me crazy when people do this on the internet. But hey, since I like your blog I'll help you out Al - I'm that kind of guy!
According to David Pinto:
The models predict a much smaller increase in run scoring when the pitcher hits eighth -- maybe 0.02 runs per game, or about three runs over a season.
It turns out that pinch hitters negate much of the advantage gained by switching the No. 8 and No. 9 hitters. While switching a poor hitting pitcher and a decent No. 8 hitter can add about 0.1 runs per game, when you factor in the other players who bat in the pitcher's spot, there is not enough difference between the eighth and ninth hitters to increase scoring noticeably.
So, there should be a slight gain but it's barely negligable. Though when you're talking a couple of runs over the course of a season, that's certainly not something you're going to notice just by looking at the box score.
Pinto adds:
Still, the job of a manager is to give his team the highest probability of winning, and Yost and La Russa are thinking outside the box to do just that.
...which I think is right on the money. Even if it's only 1 or 2 runs per season, shouldn't the manager find every single little strategic advantage that he can, no matter how small?
Another thing is that the gain seems to vary from model to model, but it seems they all agree there is a gain, it's just a matter of how slight it is.
shouldn't it depend on the pitcher?
Putting Z in front of Theriot might be a good idea, but putting Lilly or Hill in front of Theriot, not so much, because it's more likely that in later innings, they'll be PH for?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions
I think
It's more to do with having a greater likelihood that you have someone on base in front of you big bats. With a better batter hitting in the 9 spot you are more likely to have someone on base when the 2-3-4 guys come to bat in innings following the first and second... Just my guess though
by 26.2cubsfan on Mar 31, 2008 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
The pinch hitting issue...
...actually works in favor of the idea. What you're trying to do is increase the odds that your 1-2-3 hitters come up to bat with someone on base ahead of them. There's an out that's basically conceeded in the lineup; you're trying to position it to where it's most advantageous to you.
Come on now guys...
this is like a family wedding that gets interrupted when your drunk uncle has one too many and tries stealing one of the bridesmaids and gets into a fight with her husband.
IT'S OPENING DAY! We've got the rest of the season to bicker!
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Sure do
I backs my statements up.
La Russa used the order for the final 56 games last season. The Cardinals went 28-28 after starting the season 50-56. With the pitcher batting eighth, the offense boosted its production from 4.3 runs per game to 4.6.
Article: http://www.bnd.com/sports/cardinals/story/291986.html
Now, I'm not saying this was the main factor, but it obviously played a part. To say "this never worked..." is not even close to being right, however.
couldnt this easily be attributed
to rick ankiel and his early am delivery of hgh every other week?
Bill James Felix Pie 2008 Projection: .283/.333/.456 16 HR 21 SB
... or a hundred billion other factors, for that matter.
It's one thing to correlate data. It's quite another to actually show causality.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Like I said
Yes, there are tons of factors why their runs scored went up, including the lineup switch. But "this never worked..." is more of an absolute or finality. Poor choice of a statement.
A couple of people have beat me to the links
I'm still looking for the vivaelbirdos post where the runs scored before/after the switch was made during the season was evaluated. The team scored more runs with the pitcher batting 8th, though there may have been another factor or 2 as well (the diff was much larger than expected).
My search fu is awful today. I dunno why I can't find the post.
I'd be interested to see some of those stats...
...simply because if it is "more runs scored" that is a bit harder to quantify than the-same-exact-lineup-only-switching-hitting-order. I'm not a hardcore stats guy, so I'll wait for cwyers or the like to post some info.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Have to agree......
sorry Al,but Baseball Prospectus numbers bear this out season after season. While not posting too much information I shouldn't be, I'll say that this is the lineup that would bear the Cubs the most runs this season, normal baseball logic be damned:
Fukudome
Lee
DeRosa
Ramirez
Soto
Soriano
Pie
Pitcher
Theriot
Now can you imagine the reaction on BCB if Lou rolled out THAT lineup???
Let Me Be The Second Post...
... and say GO CUBS!!! 2008 is the year!
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Thanks for...
...the Miles article. Let's lead off the season with a W! - 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
I sure hope this stormy stuff
peters out down here in west central IL and doesn't make it to Chicago! It is really rumbling and it's dark enough the street lights are on. I wish I could be on here all day , but I must resist! I am DVRing everything for when I get home from cursed work! Have a great opening day everyone and I will be on here this evening!!!
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
Radar shows...
... it heading this way... BUT after it goes through there appears to be a break enough for several hours. So the game may be delayed but it should be played.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
If...
for some reason it wasn't played. You think it would be made up tomorrow, double header, or later date?
"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 31, 2008 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Likely Tomorrow...
...that's why the schedulers add the next day off day in the midwest for this very reason.
This may have been the only thing the schedulers got right!
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Happy Opening Day Everyone!
It's been a long winter, but Opening Day is finally here!
Here's to a magical 2008!!
Go Cubs Go!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 9:33 AM CDT reply actions
Theriot leading off??? Yuck.
I'm not one of the people here who freaks out a lot about lineups, but giving your team's worst hitter the most at bats is just never, ever a good idea.
Spark plug...
The engine doesn't start without the spark plug baby! ; )
"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 31, 2008 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Well...
... we don't have Roberts yet.
(duck!)
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
Who is this "Roberts" of whom you speak?
This one?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Really? I'm gonna disagree...
Calling Ryan "The Riot" Theriot the worst hitter on the team is a bit of an overstatement, he may only be batting a career .276 (still, not to bad and improving) but did you know he's got the 2nd highest OBP with .341? (tied with Fontenot, Lee at .367, and i chose not to count soto's 30 game OBP of .368)
That being said, i'm much, much happier with Theriot leading off then i was last year with Soriano starting us off. Maybe if the guys can get comfortable in this lineup, Soriano can get those 90+ RBI's we paid for.
Luke
Where are you getting your numbers from?
His OBP last season was .326. So, even if we're going to completely ignore half of all hitting abilty and leave slugging out of it, he was the worst starter from last season hittingwise. Yes, his OBP was lower than Soriano's. And he took fewer pitches, too!
[As for slugging - okay, so you don't need a shortstop to hit 25 homers. Whatever. But for a guy with as much speed as he's supposed to have, he doesn't hit a lot of doubles.]
I've waited for this day...
Since that nauseating moment Jose Valverde got the final out of the NLDS last year.
Happy Opening Day everyone!!
THIS IS THE YEAR!!
"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
anyone......
who needs 3 ud box sect. 427 for today?
face value........they are at will call...........respond here and i can email you my cell # to arrange
It's been pouring
in central Iowa and unfortunately heading your way in Chicago. I for one am tired of the off season, IT'S TIME TO PLAY BALL! Go Cubs Go!
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
can't belive I woke up legitimately sick today
at least I have good timing, assuming I am awake for the game
Really?
Even if I was sick today my boss would think I was lying, the thought crossed my mind though when I woke up and it looked like crap outside...again.
I can't believe the day is finally here, it really is a good feeling to know that there will be cubs baseball to watch mostly everyday. We deserve it after that winter.
Lets do it Cubbies
Wouldn't it be nice
To win the series and take a quick little lead in the division over the Brew Crew.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Al
If the game does get delayed or canceled could you be sure to put an update in your original post? I know I'm not the only one who's going to be avoiding the game thread because I'm hoping to watch it when I get off of work.
Thanks.
"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder
Well...
... I'll be at the ballpark, so that'll be hard to do from there. If it's postponed, obviously, I'll write that.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I understand
I just don't want to get geared up to watch some "real" baseball and find out I've just taped 2 hours worth of Growing Pains.
"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder
Hey
that Kirk Cameron is one funny mo-fo.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Just saw him the other day
on some religious channel shilling for Jesus.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
In monitoring the webcams
inside and outside of the park, people are wearing hoods and hats, but crucially, not carrying umbrellas. It looks really wet everywhere, but it must not be raining all that hard. Sure, they can play in that!
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Soon as I say that
out come the umbrellas.....
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
It's not raining hard...
... right now. But heavier rain is supposed to come through in a couple hours, then pass by for most of the afternoon.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Where did you find those cams?!
They are great!
Does the inside cam stay on during the game?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
They've been around awhile
But I don't know if the inside one stays on during the game.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Heres a look at the live Radar this image is out of Lincoln,IL looks like we are going to have a delayed start. BTW the purple circles indicate hail within the storm.
Afterwards, like AL said we SHOULD fingers crossed get this game in.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
It passed though IC pretty quickly
I'm optimistic.
"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder
by jasoniniowa on Mar 31, 2008 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Happy Opening Day, everyone!
Y'know, it's funny, like all of us, I wait in torment throughout the off season for baseball to return but, now that it's here, I feel mostly...overwhelmed.
So much information and so many emotions to process. And all the uncertainty regarding the weather isn't helping matters. Ah well...not complaining, mind you. Just feeling excited, anxious and, yes, somewhat blessed that the Cubs are fielding what appears to be a very competitive team this year.
I say again: Happy Opening Day, Cubs fans!
Go Cubs!
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Anyone watching the statue thing online?
Looks like John McDonough and Jesse Jackson are in attendance, so far.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Where can I do that?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
WGN.com
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
I'm watching/listening online.
Hammerin' Hank up to bat at the moment. Pretty cool.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
That's an all star lineup for sure
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Mar 31, 2008 10:08 AM CDT reply actions
This radar loop
will give you a better feel for what will happen today
http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/full_loop.php
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Mar 31, 2008 10:12 AM CDT reply actions
sigh
its days like this that I hate being a New Yorker, I wish i was there.
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Mar 31, 2008 10:13 AM CDT reply actions
Better then
being in Spain right now :)
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Mar 31, 2008 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I bet the weather's better in Spain!
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Where in Spain?
My sister is studying there now and I am headed over to travel for the month of June...Definitely going to spring for the MLB TV package so I can keep watching!
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Mar 31, 2008 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, is there some kinda weather event in Spain we should know about?
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Madrid
And yes, mlb.tv is a Godsend
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Mar 31, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
haha
yeah opening day is sweet, except of course, I set my alarm to wake up, watch the cubs stuff all day, and then have to go give a presentation...right before the first pitch. Thank god for Tivo, otherwise I would have to fail that class.
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Mar 31, 2008 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
I should change mine, too.
I came up with it early in the offseason -- before Dome was even acquired. Looks like my wish has been granted (uh, except against "tough lefties," of course).
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Hopefully...
I can change mine after today!
"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 31, 2008 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
I think he's about 44 or 45
which of course is very young.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
ouch, right jab from Hammerin' Hank
"...should've been done 10 to 15 years ago!'
He's right!!
Anyway, go Cubs - happy opening day and I hope we can get this thing in!
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi
Santo in da house!
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
not gonna lie
There's a storm raging in my eyes too, watching all those speeches and seeing Ernie's statue unveiled.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
That's a fine-looking statue.
I was a little worried it might topple over when he was trying to pull the sheet off, though. Glad that turned out alright.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
I was prepared to be disappointed
but it's great!
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
agreed!
n/t
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
I really like the blue...
...hat, sleeves, logo, etc.
Adds a nice touch.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi
WGN keeps cutting into all the speeches
That's annoying. We missed the first half of Billy's speech, and Ernie's!
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
Maybe they are prepping for the game.
Getting ready for cutting off the first few pitches of each half inning.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Jay Mariotti
Sorry if someone mentioned this already- readers cannot comment on Jay Marrioti's comments on SunTimes.com anymore...Thought this was interesting, especially with all the talk we have had about Mariotti's pieces over the past few weeks. Love him or hate him, I think this is an interesting move by the SunTimes...wonder if Marrioti had anything to do with it. Here's the Tribune's response:
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Mar 31, 2008 10:42 AM CDT reply actions
*cannot comment on Jay Marrioti's articles*
sorry, i kind of butchered that first sentence...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Mar 31, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
it
is snowing outside. i woke up drunk. it's monday. the registrar is being idiotic. my ear is getting infected.
but it's freaking opening day. goddamn i'm pumped.
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
So how many years have you been in college?
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
lucky number 4. senior spring.
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Can you
buy Old Style in Hanover?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Mar 31, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
nah...i ship it in from chicago. but just finished my cache of it : (
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
ship it
from hanson brothers?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Mar 31, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
For the record...
and this may have been covered a while back, but the Auto Refresh feature on this new design is fantastic!
I used to refresh so many times during a game thread that the icon used to give me the finger.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 10:55 AM CDT reply actions
it's a little funky when going to another page and hitting back. just noticed that after reading (and getting a good laugh out of) the suntimes mariotti business.
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Open links in a new tab or window.
I've noticed the same thing.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Thanks for the weather updates!
great for us Pennsylvania exiles!
"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son." -- Dean Wormer
ugh
man what the hell wgn I thought there was gonna Cubs propaganda on all day, what is this a crime drama?
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Mar 31, 2008 11:01 AM CDT reply actions
Heading to Wrigleyville.
Go Cubbies!! Go Big Z!! And c'mon, weather!! To quote John Goodman as Babe Ruth in "The Babe"-- "Here's to ya, fellas, let's have a helluva season!!"
"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004
A good omen...
busted out my PS3 again last night. Decided to test myself, so I played Johan Santana and the Mets at Shea. Knocked Santana out of the game in the 4th, had a 10-0 lead and rolled to an 11-2 final. Homers from Soriano, Lee and Ramirez and D-Lee went 5-for-5. Clearly this is a good omen for the season, right???
Or maybe it was just a stupid video game.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 11:12 AM CDT reply actions
unfortunately . . .
i was given 2k8 for Wii yesterday as a belated birthday gift. i'm not much of a gamer and the learning curve on hitting on Wii was giving me some trouble. The Cubs got knocked around pretty good by the Red Sox, but it was my fault for being so bad at it. Then again, I used to play NCAA football on PS2 before every Iowa game and it rarely was predictive of outcome.
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
If nothing else
it was some revenge from 1969!
"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son." -- Dean Wormer
by kentmeister on Mar 31, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually, IIRC...
...it was only John Kruk who predicted the Cubs vs. Indians matchup. I wasn't able to hear what he said, though. I was at a restaurant that had ESPN going on some of its many TVs but there was no sound. And even if there was sound, I wasn't supposed to be watching baseball on TV. I was supposed to be listening to what my wife was telling me. "Sure, honey. Uh huh. Right. I agree wholeheartedly..."
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
they also....
keep saying that the game today is in Milwaukee.....
All things great in 2008!!
by By Santo's Grace on Mar 31, 2008 11:16 AM CDT reply actions
BCB Shirts?
Is anyone else decked out in their BCB shirt?
Go CUBS!
Dave
by Dave in the basement on Mar 31, 2008 11:18 AM CDT reply actions
No BCB Shirt.
I do have on an Ernie Banks jersey at the office today. If I couldn't be at the ceremony, I thought I would pay tribute in my own way!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I decided to go to work sans clothes...
just painted myself blue with a Cubs logo across my chest.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
first wear
first wear of my 2007 division champs shirt- got hassled in lab meeting already.
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
Opening Day!
Cubs tied for first place!
AlaskaFan
"Year after year after year after year . . . . . after year after year after year . . ." - Steve Goodman, "Dying Cub Fan's Last Request"
and last.
it's a half-full/half-empty kinda think... :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
wow
lookit that rain come down... I'm in Downer's Grove, and it's pouring.
2008: The year we put it all together.
How come
we didn't change the slope of the field while Jacque was still here? They could have made a groove from RF to the cutoff man and his rollers would have been on the money!
"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son." -- Dean Wormer
Just walked around the park...
The statue looks great, but I didn't get too close as there was a certain non-celeb posing for photo ops in front of it. Everyone is in their opening day party mode, albeit hoping the rain lets up. I haven't seen anyong puking or falling down or urinating but it's still early yet.
I honestly hope for a nice long rain delay so maybe I can land a cheap ticket!
"To know that I know what I know, and that I do not know what I do not know. That is true knowledge" - Confucious as quoted in Walden
Hooray...
for Opening Day!
I really hope they play this today. At least everyone else will play, but I really want to watch the Cubs. Please stop, rain. Please.
"I don't talk. I just let what I do talk for myself." -Johan Santana
Game delays -
Anyone know the best way to see if they've delayed the game? Do they post something on the team website? Just trying to figure out when to head out...
WGN Radio
I would assume that 720 AM would be the fastest and easiest way to get the delay info, especially on Opening Day where they are talking about the Cubs almost constantly. Cubs.com tends to have a bit of lag with info like that.
Thanks
Prob gonna just head up anyway, slow day at the office...
by HankWhite23 on Mar 31, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
When does
Pat and Ron's coverage start for the game? Is it any earlier today b/c of opening day or will it be same as always?
Delay?
Is the game going to go off on time? Sorry, I'm in class right now and not really able to do much surfing of the "interwebs."
Well, Daver's man-on-the-street weather report from downtown Chicago...
...is not good. Unseasonably cold temps. Gray skies. Cold. Steady, driving rain. Did I mention cold?
I wouldn't make my worst enemy play baseball in weather like this. Oddly enough, when it comes to baseball, I'd say my worst enemy is the collective 25-man roster of the Milwaukee Brewers, so it all kinda works out.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
My apt is 1 block away
girlfriend claims ITS POURING.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
Now batting for the Cubs... number 14... Ernie Banks!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Mar 31, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Absolute Beauty
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Mar 31, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I was there last night
Tired Harry Careys and although its much nicer seems like its the same crowd, no thanks.
Anyways, I was amazed they finished in time.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
very cool
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice picture!
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Brewcrewball.com says Sheets is batting 9th:
http://www.brewcrewball.com/2008/3/31/388192/opening-day-lineup
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Dish Network WGN
Does anyone that has Dish know if they've added a WGN HD channel?
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
They already have it
but it's not part of teh basic or 100+HD package; you have to go with the $80 package or higher, I think.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks .......
do you recall what channel it is? Or is it still 9?
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
If it works like the other local channels
then it's 9.1. But I don't know, because I don't get it -- I can get WGN HD via my bunny-ears antenna.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
100+ comments before first pitch?
This thread is gonna push 1k comments
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
I'm not
but I think the site's gonna crash. Given what happens when there's a lot of commenting on a 250+ comment thread, 1000 is simply going to kill it.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Looking at the radar...
doesn't really look too bad.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
Skilling just said...
There is a window after this moves through that they "might" be able to get it in, but certainly not going to start on time. I'm guessing one hour delay.
"To know that I know what I know, and that I do not know what I do not know. That is true knowledge" - Confucious as quoted in Walden
Tom Skilling is a bad mutha...
SHUT YO' MOUTH!
But I'm talkin' 'bout Tom Skilling!
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Yeah yeah, it's gonna rain today!
Whaddya want me to do about it?! -- Tom Skilling
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
That's interesting
the radar kinda looks like this part is already into Chicago, so I would think in the next hour, it would've passed through by then. But I'm not a meterologist, so who knows?
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Just subscribed to MLB audio
and don't hear anything, even on the tigers game (which has started already). Tips anyone?
by philadelphiacub on Mar 31, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions
ballhawk...
awesome pic of Mr. Cub!!!hopefully,the weather will cooperate today and we get the game in!!GO CUBS!!
Well
Im here in the chicago area and im hearing some thunder, is this on wgn? cause i could swore espn was covering it.
Both...
WGN and ESPN2....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Schedule makers are idiots!
Why are they playing this series in Chicago, when they could be under the roof at Miller park a short bus ride away?
Could have even made the decision last week when it was obvious the weather was gonna suck. The teams meet late April - could have done THAT series in Chicago.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
People in Chicago..
please keep the weather updates goin. Got a friend down there who said 2 pm start time, should be able to get it in during the window of non-rain. Confirmed anyone?
In Bo I trust.
Well
we only need 3 hrs to beat their a$$
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Mar 31, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Jacque Jones
First at bat with the Tigers, runner at 2B w/ 1 out. Swings at strike 2 and 3 well out of the zone.
I do not miss that.
DmL
eamus catuli sign?
hey folks,
what does the sign outside the lakeview baseball club show today?
is it AC0163100 or A 016300?
also, i just realized that the only time it would say AC000000 is for nov and dec after we win the world series... because once next season rolls around, wouldn't it by AC010101 all year?
go cubs!
Didn't you just hate those?
I felt Jacques got a raw deal here...it wasn't his fault (after all)....it was Hendry's. Oh, well, I think I'm gonna love Dome....
Wow...
I'm going to >>LOVE<< the auto-refresh in these game-day threads.
by Shawon O Meter on Mar 31, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions
Warm weather teams on the road at cold weather cities...
MIL @ CHC, ARI @ CIN, TB @ BAL, TOR @ NYY, TEX @ SEA
Good job MLB
BALLHAWK
Is your license plate BHAWK ##?
I thought it may be you, I was driving back and forth moving into the new apt. and was behind that vehicle and was going to pull up and say something at Ashland but thought that was a little odd.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
I am noticing a major performance increase...
in my MLB.TV viewing after I....
1) installed Microsoft Media Player 11
2) opened the video link in IE and not Firefox
Silverlight just doesn't like Firefox at all...weird that Microsoft's product wouldn't fun well on a competitors browser huh?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
I'm not sure you can...but try this...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
in the player window
there should be a 'go back to old media player' link or something like that
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Mar 31, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Not anymore
See the thread about it from yesterday - they rolled out some new stuff over the weekend and it disappeared. There have been lots of complaints so hopefully it will be resolved in the next day or two
is anyone listening to gameday audio?
I am hearing nothing, but thought I should by now?!?
probably isn't on yet
i'd try at the hour or so
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Mar 31, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I still can't get Gameday Audio to work.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Hate to be the Grammar Police,
but I think you wanted 'Life' is boring... Not that it matters now because baseball is here. Just sayin'.
In Bo I trust.
brilliant
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Mar 31, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what I was saying...
but I didn't have the visual proof.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm going to go ahead say...
That the rain will be done at around 1:30-1:45CT. Based on my moving radar. I would say that puts game time at or around 3pm CT (with the extra festivities).
I'm selfishly...
hoping for a delay of at least an hour. That way I can get home from class (ends at 2:10) in time for the first pitch. GO CUBS!
In Bo I trust.
I was hoping...
...to watch most of the game before I go to work at 3:30 CT. KInda drenches those plans. GO CUBS!!!!
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper
by ryno HOF 2005 on Mar 31, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou on the radio
Pignatello is amazing! (that's something of a paraphrase)
2008: The year we put it all together.
just a matter of time
before Piggy Bank or Pig Beanie Baby days are announced
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
OT
Grudzielanek just got beaned on the hand in the KC DET game.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
From a Verlander heater too...
ouch!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Does Verlander remind anyone else of Wood?
Something about his delivery and stuff is reminiscent of Wood. Anyone else agree?
by John Q Freejazz on Mar 31, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
His stuff is similar,
but Verlander's delivery puts much less stress on his elbow and shoulder than Wood's does.
"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP
The Royals
They did not have much room for problems and DeJesus already left the game and now Grudzielanek looks like he might be hurt on that HBP. What a tough way to start the season.
looks like they need an outfielder
matt murton anyone?
Bill James Felix Pie 2008 Projection: .283/.333/.456 16 HR 21 SB
Murton for
they have to take Marquis as well.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
No way the Royals
give up Greinke - he's finally turning into the homegrown ace that the Royals have been needing for years.
"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP
With all due rspect to Tom Petty
the waiting IS the hardest part. These last few minutes before the first pitch are killing me! Let's go Cubs!
That explains the huge cheer I just heard on the audio.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Yes...take it off!!
Take it all off!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
when ISN'T santoswoodenlegs on his game with the funny pics?
Answer: Never.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been training all offseason...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
performancing enhancing...
are there "drugs" one can take to be a better blogger?
Not all of us have the raw talent that you have!
chocolate cake
and mountain dew.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I use Knob Creek
and a cigar. I'll leave it to other's whether that combo is performance-enhancing or not '-)
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
I'm strangely...
...repulsed.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Drainage system looks top notch...
All of the water from the top of the tarp just disappeared in about 5 minutes.
MAN DOWN!
One of the grounds crew tripped and got swallowed under the tarp!
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
No time!
We'll get him after the game! Just shove a brat down there, and he'll be fine!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oooh, that grounder to Rickie Weeks...
...just took a nasty hop off that embedded groundskeeper. And a run scores!
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
LOL!
n/t
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I've heard of spreading one's ashes onto the field...
but this is ree-diculous.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
This is it! Greatest day of the year
Opening day, hope springs eternal ...
That look at the drainage system was pretty cool.
To the best year ever, fellas and ladies. May this be "the one" and we all live to see it.
Tim
im having that problem too
actually came here to see if I was alone
---formerly known on BCB, WCG, and BAB simply as mike.
AC 00 00 00 - Believe
i use firefox all the time
thats not the issue
---formerly known on BCB, WCG, and BAB simply as mike.
AC 00 00 00 - Believe
I couldn't get in with Firefox
I get redirected to an error page when I try to log in or launch the audio player.
In IE it comes right up.
Gameday Audio is working fine for me.
Try closing the audio player, refreshing the MLB audio page and then restarting the audio player.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
It is working for me
but I had to use IE. It has been running for 25 minutes or so.
Just got it to work
It wasn't working for me, but then I realized that when you log on you have to click on either the link to keep the same media player or download Silverfox for mlb.tv (even though I don't have mlb.tv). After I did that it worked fine.
Got it too
I had to go to IE. It could be my Firefox settings as I do have it tied down hard. Worked for the games in Japan though.
It still doesn't work for me.
I called tech support yesterday. They couldn't figure out what was wrong, but did acknowledge that a lot of people are having problems. I asked them to roll back to the old link, and she said she would put in that request.
I have IE7, MediaPlayer 11.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
So where is Al sitting?
I am looking at the crowd on the Wrigley Cam and was trying to spot the blogmeister? Back row in the leftfield corner, isn't it?
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
According to WGN radio...
they took the tarp off to dump the water that had accumulated, and have put it back on.
Reporting a "slight delay" to the start of the game.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I was hoping
the on-field Wrigley camera was just delayed...shoot...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Mar 31, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Radar looks good though, probably just cautious right now.
We have about 20 minutes of lingering showers before the "window" of clear weather begins.
Drainage
Apparently they just took the tarp of to drain the water into the outfield, and use the fancy, new drainage. They're going to keep it on for a while and the game won't start on time, according to the radio.
Also, JJ, 2 ABs for the Tigers, 2 Ks. HA!
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
an hour?
They're thinking an hour, with a dry window between 2 to 6 pm.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Whiff!
J-Strap does it again!
"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son." -- Dean Wormer
OT
I loooove your avatar. Python FTW!
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks
soon my daughters will be old enough to be ruined by Python like their old man!
"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son." -- Dean Wormer
now that's parenting!
Every child deserves to be ruined by Python. ;-)
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
ahhh so happy
we have felix pie and fukudome instead of floyd and jones.
Bill James Felix Pie 2008 Projection: .283/.333/.456 16 HR 21 SB
Fontenot
would be a fine donor for Bob, as he desperately needs a haircut.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
in hydrology lab. hows the delay?
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
I think we've had enough "hydrology" for today, thank you very much.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
You can NEVER have enough hydrology!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess I'm a big fan of Boyle's apparently...
"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son." -- Dean Wormer
Robert Hooke had a nasty curveball.
Pierre Perrault was a speedy lead-off type. Francis Beaufort? Sucked.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
How come...
that guy Centrigrade never gets any props?
"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son." -- Dean Wormer
ha. but really. im in hydro lab mapping glacial extents. no tv damnit.
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
dan smerch
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Mar 31, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Rain subsided
sun trying to break through, but the tarp is back on, according to WGN.
2008: The year we put it all together.
You can say that again...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
mutter
it's all because they're letting us post directly now, instead of hitting preview first...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Rain subsided
sun trying to break through, but the tarp is back on, according to WGN.
2008: The year we put it all together.
who cut Len Kasper's hair?
I love watching other games before my team starts on Opening Day. Good luck this season, Cubs fans!
PAT HUGHES is on the air!
"there will be a bit of a delay". The pitchers haven't started warming up, but they're taking the infield cover off!
It sounds like there's huge crowd... :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
wow, that was a fast post.
Pat just said that...
I was typing
as he was talking.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Take. It. Off!!
and leave it off baby!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Pass it my way when you're finished.
Oh, you mean...nevermind.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Man it's GREAT to hear Pat Hughes!!
I just got the chills!
Hopefully they get this game in.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions
Press box lady
said they're gonna go for a 2pm start.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions
They should make Levitra for rain delays.
You get all excited, and then you're delayed by the rain. What a buzzkill.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
We've already discussed the horror...
of having "opening day" in a foreign country. Bob doesn't like it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
MLB should...
maximize indoor playing facilities and warm weather locations on opening day, that's all. Of course the scheduling is not easy and teams should have opening days every other year, but maybe that should change. People take off work for opening days, and then it gets PPD? Not fun.
Yeah, it seems like...
...between the domed stadiums and the warmer-weather teams, there must be a better way to handle the early-season scheduling.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Since when...
is MLB interested in doing anything a better way?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
The warm weather cities don't like it.
They don't want an over-abundance of April home dates any more than anyone else. (It's the worst month for attendance.)
Also, it's not fool-proof. The Braves opened up in "warm weather SF" a few years ago. It rain constantly, but they played through because it was the Braves' only trip to SF. Chipper Jones got hurt when the soft turf gave way as he tried to field a bunt.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I don't know about SF as warm weather
There's been a lot of stories told about the terrible weather there for baseball games over the years. Atlanta is much more ideal for early season baseball
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
santo
i really hope i get to hear santo lose his mind at least 15 more times this season like he did last year on the ARAM homerun. some of my favorite listening moments have been from that amazing man.
next year is here!
I was listening to that clip this morning. I thought he was gonna have a stroke.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy crap!!
What is ESPN going to show highlights and interviews of tonight then?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Highlights...
Of old Yankees vs. Red Sox games
"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 31, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
No Yankees, No Red Sox...
my guess?? Dickie V talking about North Carolina.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
They need to start the season
in moderate climates. California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Atlanta, also places with domes. This same thing completely screwed the Indians and Seattle last year, when will MLB learn!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Damn straight!
That's what I am hoping for in "Ryno's Happy Place!" ; )
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Can I just say I'm
absolutely giddy? I'm probably a bigger NBA fan than MLB fan (only a NBA team in town), but opening night for basketball has nothing on opening day.
Huh?
Forgive my ignorance, but why did the Nats and Braves play one game in Washington and then play elsewhere today?
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions
Because MLB is
Stoopid. Plus also they're dumb, ingnorant, foolish, narrow-minded, stubborn, and irresponsible.
Just sayin'
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh wait...
you're right, I forgot this is the same organization to show the playoffs on TB... freaking, S.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it had to do
with the Nats opening a new stadium and that being the only game played at that time so everyone would watch the new stadium on tv
by philadelphiacub on Mar 31, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN
It was shoehorned into the schedule by taking a game from a different series - the game wasn't originally built into the MLB schedule, but Kasten wanted to open up the place with a single game and then have some time to work through the kinks.
The Artist Formerly Known as Chris
The presidential opening is a tradition
that goes back to President Taft. And with the whole 'new stadium' thing, I feel as if we have to cut the MLB some slack. Though the Japan thing is completely ridiculous
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
What's ridiculous about it?
The part that they opened America's pastime in Japan? The fact that it was a week before the rest of the season? The fact they played two regular season games and then went back and played a few more exhibition games? The fact that Boston's exhibition games were played on a football field with a 250 foot wall? What is this BASEketball? Give me a break. It's bush league gimmick crap.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
giddy
is completely the right word, this is rediculous.
Cubs baseball brings meaning to my life and im not afraid to say it.
oh noes...
I just saw the base of Ernie's statue, and I think the caption reads "Lets Play Two." There should be an apostrophe in Lets. It's a contraction of Let Us.
< /grammar police>
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
Do you have a link?
That would be a bad omen to start the season. You know, if you're into omens.
I saw it on TV
but I'll look for a pic, hang on.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
can't find one
And I don't wanna miss anything by gluing my eyes to the computer, so I'll look later tonight.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
WGN isn't exactly following along
on the radio. They're talking about history.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably his mother and his family
but really, maybe we shouldn't get into that here.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably right...
but he shouldn't be honored. They got it right. Who cares.... LETS (apostrophe omitted on purpose) PLAY BALL!!
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably just his parents...
and family and stuff. No big deal.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Coming from someone who has a brother that is bipolar
I do.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
Thats my debbie downer
Im done. 600 seconds til BASEABLL
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
Wow, that's really cool.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
anyone else getting misty eyed?
It's here, it's finally here! Life has meaning again! Let's play ball!
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
BRAAAAAAAAVVVVVEEEEE!!!!
Play Ball!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions
We're not hearing any of this on the audio. WTF?
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
ahhh im so close to being done with my labbbbbb. how am i going to miss opening pitch?!
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
School is not as important as the CUbs
case and point, my boss never asked me where i went to college or what i majored in.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
Brewer radio network
still on Rush Limbaugh... come on Uecker, get your butt on the air!
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions
Ugh, it could be worse, I guess.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Yeah
I could not get the channel in at all which means no baseball in a few minutes.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh...
I was thought he was referring to the windy one, Rush Limbaugh.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Why isn't WGN radio
at the game here? They're talking about the freakin schedule? GET ON THE GAME!
2008: The year we put it all together.
In a word, no.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
it's blocked
specifically for the games, so that they can make you buy the MLB.online stuff, or buy a radio. I bought a radio.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
i bought mlb.tv
but its blacked out and i cant get the audio
by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 31, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Online radio broadcast...
go here:
click on "listen live".
As of right now, I am listening to Ron Santo talk about Big Z!
SWEET!
bookmarked!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
ha ha...I love the Internet.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Are you guys getting anything right now?
I'm getting no audio
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
Anybody have any free...
...video links? Just askin'...
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
I second this request
I can't hear, even if I get a working audio link - so I'd love a free NON BLACKED OUT video link
by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Free Cubs Video Broadcast
SopCast Player: http://www.sopcast.com/
Channel Guide: http://www.myp2p.eu/
I'm currently watching the MLB.TV broadcast of the game (well the rain delay) on SopCast channel #25448... free!
Enjoy!
by KingOfTheCats on Mar 31, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
SopCast
Yeah, I lost it a few minutes ago myself.
You have to click on the link from www.myp2p.eu for it to work - for some odd reason, typing the channel number in the address box always returns that offline message.
by KingOfTheCats on Mar 31, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Weird, had to use IE, but it's working now, thanks for the link
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
Thanks for the link!
I'm paying for Gameday Audio, and it still doesn't work.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
It took me a while...
yet, I was finally able to find one radio site that provides the games w/o charging a fee!
I hope they continue it!
Alex Gordon goes yard
The Royals are within a run of the best offense ever created in the history of humanity. That last part was a quote from ESPN.
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Gordon is going to have
a huge break out year
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Your signature is great
Here's my all-time favorite story from The Onion.
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Thanks
It may become obsolete with Fielder's new found vegetarian way though.
I love The Onion, I had never read that story before. The writers of The Onion have a way of perfectly satirizing an issue, hilarious stuff!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Jesse Jackson is on the field with...
Banks, Williams, and Aaron. Why? That guy makes his entire living on the coat-tails of famous people.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
Uecker
with very nice things to say about Ernie.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions
Kerry is catching Banks first pitch...
Nice touch. Two Classy guys...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions
I can't think of any reason why they would have
anything you had in mind
---formerly known on BCB, WCG, and BAB simply as mike.
AC 00 00 00 - Believe
Yes, catchers now allowed to taser opposing hitters.
You heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
AND THE CHASE IS ON!!!!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
HEY CUBNATIONAL
Are you the one who said you wanted a 'Beware of Foul balls' sign? I couldnt remember who it was. I bought one at the game yesterday and I can send it to ya if you want.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 1, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Extra Innings
I have Time Warner, and it doesnt tell which extra innings channel is for what game. When I am home that is fine, but I TIVO a lot of games due to work and how am I to know what channel the Cubs will play on? Any hints? Will this change after the few free days go away?
http://www.indemand.com/sports/mlb/schedule/mlbSchedule.pdf
Use that link to determine the "Game" channel for the Cubs that day. The appropriate channel for that "Game" should not change on your cable system from day to day.
Not sure
It is on Channel 777 here in Florida. Not sure if it is that way up there.
I imagine it will change when the free preview is over, because I think they are using the hockey channels for these preview games.
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
FINALLY!!!!
Here's to a great season everyone!
HEY CHICAGO WHADYA SAY? CUBS ARE GONNA WIN TODAY!!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
TAKE A DEEP BREATH!!!!
HERE WE GO!!!!!
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone else as confused as me?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
HA HA HA HA!
Santos, once again, you've made laugh out loud!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The first person Henry Aaron thanked
when he got up to give his speech was Jesse Jackson. I doubt he would have been out there if he wasn't a good friend of Mr. Banks.
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Mar 31, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
jesse jackson
WGN said that Jesse Jackson played a role in getting the ball rolling to have him get that statue.
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 31, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
This is the first day...
Of the greatest year of our lives!!!!!
"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
Very
"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 31, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
LETS FRICKEN DO THIS
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
First pitch of the season from Z
A Strike!
0 - 2
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
ssssssssssstrike!
Holy crap, this feels great!
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
And down he goes!!!
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
WOOOOO!
Way to start the season Z!
"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
omg how exciting!!!
I am going to get nothing done today at work
me neither
and im interviewing my boss in 30 minutes
by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 31, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Vegetarian
my backside.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
I'm a vegetarian
and sadly have some extra poundage
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Not an error extactly..
Aramis just had a little trouble getting it out of his glove.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Just like to say between Budweisers that the field, at least on TV, really looks great.
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
Love the passions, there there
come on Z
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
Ryan Theriot...
Charging into History! (and forgeting to cover 2nd base).
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions
WTG Z
good inning, nobody made any good contact
Ben Sheets - per Ron Santo
paraphrase:
The Cubs have an edge...
Should hit the ball well against him...
Time for the Cubs to crank some fastballs.
are you...
ready for the start of something amazing this year....it all starts with the riot in this inning!
next year is here!
WGN TV angle behind the pitcher is...
more straight on than in the past...
Soriano just got hosed on strike 2.
How many more pitches until...
Sheets gets hurt?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions
I was just imagining the man's arm falling off.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Anyone in Chicago
Is it as dark there as it looks on TV?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
It's definitely "gray" in downtown Chicago.
But I wouldn't say "dark."
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Sori...
flys out to Heart...who catches it and looks at the L-train schedule he has in his back pocket?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions
Whatever...
he's still a douche.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
meh
I like our chances in getting to Sheets by the 4th or 5th.
Lee...
Still in ST form I see
"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
No need to worry...
It's still Spring Trai.....what?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
You know whats nice?
when u go 1-2-3 then realize who ur 4-5-6...and then 7-8-9 batters r, and say to urself we r gonna get some runs next inning!
yea
the cubs lineup doesnt have big holes like it use too....7-8-9 use to be an automatic 123 inning
Agreed.
Although, now I can't take a bathroom/concession break when the 7-8-9 come up :)
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
and then i wisen up...
and realized that all of those links al puts up had my solution.
next year is here!
Contract in wallet
"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 31, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I've just realized
how much skinnier and in shape Z looks this year. Freakin animal
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
1st time of many this year....
I hate Corey Hart.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions
what happened?
I missed it.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing
I just can't stand him and feel the need to say it everytime I hear his name or see his ugly mug.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
hahaha
Fair enough.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
They should not have school on opening day
It sucks not being able to watch this and having to go classes.
Can't students get "blue flu"
like employees do?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
History on the way
Fukudome about to have his first at bat. How could would it be to line one out...
Anyone want a chili dog while I am up?
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
LOL, just a beer for me.
It would be a lot more satisfying than this green tea I'm drinking.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
it looks
like one of those days where z isn't going to give up anything....looks good!
Let's see a bomb...
and then that patented bat flip of his
"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
that was fun to see the new comment box pop up w/ 6 users
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
wow
I almost called that!
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
Doubles
MACHINE!!!
"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
Standing O for Fukudome?
Double!!! ALRIGHT FUKU!! WELCOME "HOME" BUDDY!!!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions
DeRo
almost hits one out! Sheets hit hard twice in two minutes.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Pat Hughes
ALWAYS makes outs sound like homers and vica versa.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
DOME!!!!!!
Welcome aboard, my friend!!!
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Tags and goes to third...
A proper decision for base running. Woohoo!!!
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Let's get a nice little base hit here...
"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
FUNNY
Because its yours that slowing mine down. Hahaha THE IRONY
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
turn off live updating in your settings
by gewurztraminer on Mar 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
that appears to be the only way to avoid the auto-comment box thingy.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
That should give everyone...
...a guide towards other teams thoughts towards Pie. Sheets had no intention of giving Soto anything to hit so he could face Pie, even though Pie is a lefty. He got overmatched with the big hook this time, but other teams are going to make Pie show he can hit up here.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Kendall
gives them an advantage. Told Sheets to pitch him in.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Ok...
but just one more chance...after that we demand they DFA him.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I was wondering when the first "DFA"
would show up in the regular season.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Just checked the radar
holy crap... where the heck did THAT come from?
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
gameday audio
does anyone know if it's blocked in the city?
no
only video is blocked, afaik
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I haven't done a thing all day
but read and watch Cubs/baseball stuff. Hope my family doesn't expect me too cook dinner today. ;)
by gewurztraminer on Mar 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
its freakin jason kendall
throw strikes. what's he gonna do, homer?
Sheets 8th
just backfired, if 9th he'd be bunting
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
We just had about 20 minutes of heavy rain...
...and thunder in the far west burbs. If this same stuff hits the area around the park, there will be a delay.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
diving catch for the 3rd out
n/t
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
diving catch
to end the inning. I bet his uni's wet.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
deroooo!
My mom just said "Is it a good idea for him to jump on his chest like that?!"
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
All women here today...
answer the question...
Q: Is it a good idea to jump on DeRosa's chest?
A:?????
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Emphatic YES.
No explanation needed.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like the chance!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
oh good heavens!
No unhappy thoughts! No unhappy thoughts like that! Noooooo!
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
It is if your son is a former football player
who is used to playing in cold, wet weather and trying his hardest to lead the team in grass stains.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
On SD
The font looks really ridiculously huge. But on HD, it fits.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Judging by the radar posted above......
doesn't it at least appear like this won't take too long? Or am I just being optimistic?
"I make love to pressure."
-- Stephen Jackson
Until that crap down by Springfield comes...
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure about that.
Looks like it's going NE at a previous acute angle.
by Great Odin's Raven on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
sheets looked pissed
hopefully he loses some rhythm just in time for the big bats.
great point
my coworker was already talking smack about their early 2-0 lead, so much for that!
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
yeah, they're getting pounded
Cleveland scores six in the bottom of the first(?)
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
rain delay theater
is old already
This is our Year!
by This is our year on Mar 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
This thread is too long!
Hey Al... You really need to start a new thread after 500 posts or so. It's really running slow here.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
He'd probably have a tough time doing that...
...from the left field bleachers.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
I'm enjoying
this preview of Cubs Forever. This beats Growing Pains reruns as a rain delay filler.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
Does that mean the end for Z?
"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 31, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like Lieber time IMO
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
If it's only a 20 minute delay...
Lou should let Z go back out there....some half innings take longer than that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Why...
What happened?
"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 31, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
seconded
Emphatically seconded.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
He's the most interesting man in the world.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
DBacks up on Reds 3-0
Al is going to rue the day he picked the DBacks 4th in the West!!! I seldom use the word outlandish, but that's the only word I can think of for picking the DBaks 4th
A few "experts"...
Had them winning it all over at ESPN.com ... but take that for what it's worth (nothing)
"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 31, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHA...
No...he picked us I think *gulp*
"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 31, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
that's wierd
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
that's wierd
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
i switched to the sox game
they are having a rough day. They probably wish it would rain there.
---formerly known on BCB, WCG, and BAB simply as mike.
AC 00 00 00 - Believe
Corey Corey
Once one of his boyz, always one of his boyz! Look for Neifi in the 2 hole after his suspension is over
"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son." -- Dean Wormer
Ugh...don't say...
"look for Neifi in the 2 hole" ever again...OK?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Not that it matters...
..but I am so glad Reed Johnson changed is uniform number from 13. Any reminders of Neifi make me ill...
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Bud Light commercial
who's ever seen a Sherpa's thighs, anyway? They cruise around on Mt Everest, don't they?
"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son." -- Dean Wormer
Speaking of funny commercials
I don't know if you guys in Chicago get it, but the Jack in the box commercial where the guy interupts and tries finishing Jack's sentences and finally a fed up Jack says as he hits the scretary button on his phone" Carol, can you get the new guy" new guy cut's him off again "a corner office".....then Jack says " a sverence package"....good stuff, I crack up at the Corner office part though....
Sooooo...
How's it lookin' out there? Baseball any time soon?
"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
grounds crew has taken the field
and may be removing the tarp shortly.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
from the sound of the crowd out my window
either they are taking the tarp off or Fukodome just went out and did the waterslide! And I just had a beer at Bernies to watch the beginning of the game and can tell you a lot of people left the stadium.
"To know that I know what I know, and that I do not know what I do not know. That is true knowledge" - Confucious as quoted in Walden
haahahaha!
The tarp is the ultimate slip and slide, right down the baselines!
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
oh Len
hitting puberty on national television must've been rough.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
i love
len's call on rammy's HR against the Brewers
montages
speaking of montages, what's up with wgn's cubs/sox montage featuring jacque jones and cliff floyd? that intern needs to be fired.
(apologies if this has already been discussed/ranted about...)
boy..Dempster
gave us so many exciting moments last year
backstreet boys at ravinia august 24th. who's with me???
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
1,100 24 yr old women who want to relive thier youth...
n/t
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
and im a 22 year old man who wants to see these 1100 24 year old women...
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Same as last year
and the year before that. The servers are massively overloaded and will be for about a week. One would think that they would have locked down more bandwidth for each year, but they never do it. Thank goodness I am taping the TV broadcast at home.
why does it look perfect at wrigley now? and is that the wind blowing out?! what the hell happened???
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
if you dont like the weather in chicago
wait 10 minutes
by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 31, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
brian roberts update...
1 for 1 with 2 walks in 3 at bats against james shields of the rays..... thank god the rain delay is over so i can pay attention to something else
are you using the Z key?
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, new threads are gonna have to be opened earlier
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
What kind of system do you have?
I'm still good.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
sue if you do that
let us know, ok?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate to pile on...
...but I'm running Windows XP Professional and IE 7.0 and this thread has gotten so slow that I'm seriously considering just leaving the site. I've turned off the auto-refresh and it's still very sluggish. It seems to be slowing other processes on my computer as well.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
I'm running Win XP Pro as well, plus streaming radio and a host of other programs for work
I'm not having any issues with slowness. Try using Firefox.
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
I'm running firefox as well
Still good. Only exception is when 5 people post at once there is a slight hitch while typing or scrolling.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
that's about what I'm getting.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
no issues here
Running Firefox.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sensing a trend here.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
CAREY?!
DID WGN JUST MISSPELL CARAY?
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
BREAKING NEWS:
Derrek Lee is good at playing first base.
definitely not hte beard. the beard takes away his magical powers i believe.
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Beard Cult?
Do you think Lee and Drew Gooden have started some weird Beard Cult?
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
i think that dlee should go with orton's look. i think it would be a nice touch and maybe give him a little boost like it does for orton...
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Well, since Lee...
isn't throwing to anyone, you might be on to something...
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Sheets is an ace
for a reason, ya know. :D Let's give Lee the benefit of a week or two.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
the radio
is delayed. Right now, my internet radio is running just a half second behind the gameday display.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Damnit Fukudome!
You're clogging up the basepaths!
by kidk on Mar 31, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
LOL!
I was watiting for a "clogging" mention. Nice!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
dero is CRUSHING the ball.
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
well, 95% crushing, anyway.
so close...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
This site
working very well for me, in spite of the preponderance of posting here.
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
Are you using Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Gameday
placed that fly-out 10 feet past the wall.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
at least Z is cruising
lets hope we don't waste a great start
Game Day
says 64 pitches for Z. Wow. That's pretty good, no?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
wow, just tried checking out sue's fanpost
from another tab in firefox and I can't even get to BCB
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
Yeah, the site disappeared for me...
...when I tried to refresh. I clicked on the link in my Favorites and had to reload it all over again. (And another thing: When I click on "Preview" to put up a post, it takes a long time (almost a minute just now!) for the post to appear on my screen.)
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
called out on strikes.
SEVEN for Sheets now.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
New thread
Everyone should jump over to Sue's new thread. I've frontpaged it as well.
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
Ron Santo -
This is my first year listening to Ron Santo -
How often does he bring up the '69 season?
rarely, I think it's because of
the Banks stuff today.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
Z sure skyed that one!
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
NEW THREAD
Just in case anyone missed it:
JUMP OVER TO THE NEW THREAD
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
Marmol K's Hart on 1 pitch..
Stretch time in Wrigleyville
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