New game thread for 3-31-08
by sue369 on Mar 31, 2008 3:45 PM CDT
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No kidding
I can barely even load the website at all.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
Try Yahoo Sports version of Gameday.
It's not as flashy, but it does the job.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
I got both running
not a huge hit, even with GD up and the streaming audio. Hmmm...
2008: The year we put it all together.
took several second to post that, tho...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
we tried
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah... I predicted this... :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
You guys did a great job
but like I feared, the gameday chat with all the avatars and traffic, would be slow.
I don't think
it's the avatars. Once the avatar is downloaded to your system, it's cached.
I think it's the active refresh and the extra code to do that with.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
It may be better to watch at the
opposing teams site, no offense we are just obsessive
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
don't leave just yet
we're working on it
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I just had the site timeout for at least a minute
took me a good five minutes to get back in. We need another server -- maybe a cluster. :D
Comments are taking longer to post, too.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, we're racing to keep up with y'all
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
no question
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
then we definitely
rate more hardware... Because you get more page-views from us, so it's more ad revenue...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
he'll take it
if they win. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Is anyone NOT having issues?
I'm not, for once. I'm even using a weak wireless signal too. Is it mainly IE users having issues?
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
I was having issues on the other thread..not now..I am using FF
Looks like the AJAX framework wasn't able to take the load
it's not terrible
but it's definitely lagging for me. Choppiness when a new post comes up, for example.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe we need
Pages within a post. For example, after every 250 comments [or 100 or 300, whatever] a new comment page appears and we don't have so much data on one page. That's how LiveJournal does it, and it works well.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
that's exactly what we're considering
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
fwiw
when I dropped and had to come back in, things got a lot faster.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
but now it's really slowing down again.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
you lose
the ability to see all new posts by hitting Z then...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
on other pages, yes
But that's the price we pay to make everyone un-cranky.
It would still work on whatever page you're on, though. I would assume, at least.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
More power Scotty!
Damnit Al, I'm giving her all she's got.
MLB.TV is sucking for me..
I can't believe I'm paying money to use it...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
Same here
Ever since a few minutes before the delay ended. Tried to switch from the Reds game, and blam.
Listening at http://www.660wbhr.com/streaming/listen-control.htm
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
I've been listening to that the whole time. It buffers every once in a while, but has been pretty stable
Not that I expect it to make it through the season. MLB's gonna find these guys, and shut the game broadcasts down.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe if they spent that much energy, time and resources..
on making their broadcasting better, faster, bug-free, and more widely accessable...
nah..forget it...those ideas would never work.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
tony gwynn flare single..
two cheap hits now for gwynn
Apparantly -
Fielder hit one to DeRo.
DeRo tagged him out in the batter's box. Yeah, Fielder is that slow.
I'm having issues...
...w/ this thread, also, Sue.
BTW, what's the wind doing today? Any change from before/after the delay?
Santo too
for what it's worth. I really respect that man.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
and then he
runs into the pitcher, just like that other guy...
test
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
Quick recap
Been tough to follow thread today at work. Has Theriot gotten the ball out of the infield, have Pie and Lee looked awful on their Ks and is Sheets really pitching well or are the boys not making good swings? Thanks.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 31, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions
well over 40 seconds to post that comment
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
it's very variable.
sometimes I post in just a few seconds, sometimes it takes over a minute.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
It's actually a blessing in disguise...
that it's been raining all day. His leg slid out a little easier, it could've been a pretty bad knee injury.
Also
I see Sheets at 92 pitches. Is he done? Can we get to this bullpen next inning?
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 31, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions
it's warming up.
as is the Cubs bullpen.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
This new thread seems to help a little bit...
...but I think I'm going to take the rest of the game off. (It just took forever for the preview post to pop up again.) I have to leave work in about half an hour anyway.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
It may also help
if, before we post a comment, we ask ourselves if it's really worthwhile to the dialog. For instance, if someone hits a HR we don't really need 16 "OMG YAY" comments. It's fun to see that many comments, but if it's ruining the fun for others we should scale back.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
Wasn't a problem with the old version of BCB
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
well, ok
but that will change the nature of the site. Which I like very much the way it is...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree totally.
Exclamations of joy during the game is a major reason I'm here in the first place.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
we'll get these performance issues worked out and y'all won't have to worry about that
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
good to hear. :)
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously,
These things happen with new software all the time. I knew we would be the ultimate test, and no software is perfect the first time around.
I'm sure you guys will get it figured out.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
zambrano picks hall off
then the trainer out to see if he's hurt...santo says it's a cramp in his forearm.
just yanked z for marmol
santo's take "no! is he?"
Z cramping
Marmol coming in. 89 pitches, 57 strikes, 32 balls, three hits. Not freakin' bad.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Wow
All of a sudden, I can't get anything posted.
Testing, 1,2,3.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Take a journey with Ernie
And we'll play ball in the fall!
Bring Mr. Cub back for more stretches, that was great!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
leave marmol
Cause this might go into extras.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded." -Jim Frey
Clockwerks, you still hanging around?
Is there a shortcut key to mark all messages read? That way when I join a game thread in progress I don't need to hit refresh or press Z 200 times.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
I guess that can also work
BTW, thanks to the crew for the post button... especially in a game thread like today....
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we need a unmark all key obviously - refreshing a huge thread is not the most desirable thing to do
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
MLB audio
Argh. I know lots of you said you're having trouble. I can't even get to the login page . . . and the radio is not an option from here.
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 31, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
Fooky!
Gets another hit! 2-2 and a walk! And people were worried...
2008: The year we put it all together.
Anyone get their MLB.TV or Gameday Audio
working again?
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
DeRosa
has hit the ball very hard today.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
He beaned Sammy, who was never the same again
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Are you kidding?
He beaned Sammy back in the day.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded." -Jim Frey
Sorry.
I wasn't always a laser-beam fan... :D I had a kid in there somewhere...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
WGN
Just had a commercial for 60 years. They showed Bozo, Garfield, Jack, Harry, and talked about tradition then at the very end there was a shot of Skilling and the VO said "And a weatherman...with skill..." which made me laugh out loud. I guess they have to get the most out of his contract!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
in Shanghai not so much
At first, I could only attempt to load the Mets broadcast for their game -- tried to get around slowness on Cub page. Almost got WTMJ to come up for Cub game, then tried WGN again.
I've never seen it this bad.
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 31, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet you left it running
during the rain delay. That was my mistake, switching around to watch other games.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Speaking of hitting DeRosa in the chest
He just got HBP. But in the back.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Screenshot of DeRosa
You can also see WGN's new graphics package.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
please reduce the size of these images before posting
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Loud, Sustained Applause
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
:<
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
that would probably be ideal
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
just hit Mark
runners at first and second, one out. Hit him on the elbow, on the pad.
2008: The year we put it all together.
and he just stood there.....
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Shoot
Fukudome tagged out, DeRosa to second.
Wow, Fooky made a baserunning mistake. That's surprising.
2008: The year we put it all together.
he thought the ball was going to get away from Kendall, but he picked it up quickly. at least he did the right thing. froze halfway to third to let DeRosa reach 2nd, then did a little misdirection to try to get rid of Kendall. haha.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
The ball hit Soto
It was a fluke, the ball bounced off Soto and fell right in front of Kendall
Pat says that Fookie made the error --
going before he knew the ball was loose.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Pet peeve time:
"beaned" means hit in the head, not in the back, or anywhere else.
From old fashioned slag, bean=head.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
slang, not slag, obviously I hope
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Cedeno!
Coulda been bases clogged with 1 out
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions
Bug found.
Everytime I click 'reply' it takes me to the top of the page. Running Firefox, Windows XP.
In Bo I trust.
that sometimes happens
if you start clicking things before the page has fully loaded (which I realize is loading a bit slower today)
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Weak.
Soto K'ed (I think) and Pie grounded out to 2nd. On to the 8th.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Soto
walked, actually.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
My kingdom
For the Cubs to end this game with more runs than Milwaukee.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Bean Ball...
Thanks, I never new that. I stand corrected.
I think Marmol
looks like Obama.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
No...sorry...
he doesn't...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw him yesterday
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
this brewers line up
makes no sense. aside from the debatable pitcher batting 8th thing, how do you put 2 of your worst hitters 1-2? weeks and gwynn are terrible obp guys, whereas hardy had a huge year last year....seems odd to me.
Marmol's stuff
is looking sharp. Just NASTY sliders. He took a little off the one that was Strike 2, and it just froze him on the inside corner. Then one outside that Hardy lunged for. Lookin good, Carlos.
Guillermo Mota warming up for MIL.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
i may or may not have a man crush on carlos marmol. wowww
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
White Castle
is serving some nasty sliders to the Brew Crew.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
It's nice to know that...
Wood and Howry are still available in the pen...
the bullpen may be the real strength of this team this year.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions
That's what I've been saying :)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Len was saying
that Z may have hurt his hand when he and DLee almost collided. He caught himself with his right hand. They will keep us updated.
Let Marmol bat...
Wasn't he a SS once? He's gotta be able to get a knock!.
J/K
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
He can have a hitting competition with the other Carlos!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
He was a catcher
and usually when they convert position players to pitchers, one reason is 'cause they hit like pitchers.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Let's see what the Warden can do!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
clockwerks, if you're here....
Why does the site stretch an HD image vertically, and cut off the right side?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I'm not seeing what you're describing
but that's a 1 MB image you just posted. That will slow the load time down on this GameThread incredibly - probably making it impossible for some people to even open and read it.
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Even after multiple resizes on Photobucket, it's still 1 MB? It's only 620KB on disk, then it was uploaded and resized....are you sure?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Dude..
try and keep the pics under a couple hundred K at least....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
firefox reports 1136.77 KB
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
your Obama animation up above is 935.65 KB
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yabbut...
it's OBAMA. He get a free pass doesn't he?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
He would like to think so
But don't get me started on politics.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
There needs to be some kind of limit
to the size of files. Lots of people don't understand how drastically graphics files can vary in size. At any rate, don't post any images from an HDTV feed!
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
thanks
here's hoping it's nothing
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
How???
Seriously...it's opening day...of the regular season...how does the training staff let the ace pitcher get dehydrated?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
let's get a fund together for a fountain just for Z...
wait, he can get a chrome one installed on his ATV...
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Mar 31, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
The western sky is looking more and more ominous
according to Len. Let's get some runs!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Water, water everywhere...
...except in Z's forearm.
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
For real...
Someone make it their job to force Z to drink water before, during and after each start.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Any questions as to why we have Marmol as a setup man...
can be put to rest now. This is why he's so valuable. You don't want to wait to put in your best arm when the game's on the line.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Santo saying:
"They tell me (Z) doesn't like to drink water. Well, they should make him drink it."
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
Video is back on MLB.TV
Looks like a night game now, it's so dark
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
C'mon Fonzi...
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 31, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
and he smiles...
all the time!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I smell..
a walkoff in the bottom of the 9th...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
SHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
This is baseball, the sport of jinxes.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the way you smell.
that doesn't sound right at all. but I'm with ya on the walk off.
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Mar 31, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Whatever happened to protecting the plate
with 2 strikes?
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Have faith, Sue!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Hold on everybody...
... this could be a wild ride
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
Unfortunately you're right it looks like
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Is now the time to mention TTTSNBN?
The orioles leadoff man went 2-2, with 2 walks, sb and run
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 31, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
Ryan Theriot...
Leading the Charge in 2008!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
Hardly.
The charge to Iowa, maybe, unless he learns how to take a damn pitch
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Mar 31, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Santos, in a thread like today
It's hard enough to follow everything already much less with big pictures.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Take a look in fanposts
For the BCB dictionary thread.....
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't that a good thing
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Love him enough to post twice, I'm presuming
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
it posted twice?
I dont see it.....
Sorry :(
Okay, so we
have no lead-off man and no closer-aside from that we're fine
by bluekoolaide on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait a minute!
Who let Dempster into the game wearing Wood's jersey?
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
We still have 3 outs
And Gagne.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
bet you wanna eat THOSE words now...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
These Brewers are going to make the div.
a dogfight...no?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
Too early to really tell
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I love Kerry too
But he isn't cut out to be a closer. HBP, SAC, IBB, 1B, 3B??? How exactly is this any better than Dempster?
It's March 31st FFS
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
in the first game?
half the freaking lineup is hitting 0.000 Only Fookie and DeRosa have hit with any authority. IT'S THE FIRST GAME.
Pete's sake.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Dang, you can hear the boos
from the T.V.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
He's gonna be under our skins
for years...until he's priced out of the Brewers range.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
He was a hell of player at Univ. of Miami
I loved to watch him play when he was there but his attitude and cockiness really pi**** a lot of the other players off
Clockwerks
Any way when you reply to a message, it automatically marks the parent as 'read'?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
we've heard that before and it's a good idea
we'll make sure it's on the list of feature requests
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Dictionary
This is a little off topic, but where can I find the BCB dictionary fanpost?
Under...
"fanposts"...would be a good start.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Wood
nice poise, big guy.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions
Those extra 2 runs were killers
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
here we gooooooo
gagne is awful.
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Hey, it's not his fault, it's the mound! He's digging his cleats into the de-mudificator. If it weren't for that mud he'd be AWESOME.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Yeah, that mud, and...
his inability to take steroids anymore. Gagne is the poster child for pitcher steroid use.
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
Sniff....sniff...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
Have you not seen...
Gagne pitch lately?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone listening to Ron right now?!
Hilarious!
In regards to Gagne, Ron said, "He's a little overweight in my opinion...I'd hate to see the guy in tights"
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
It's Gonna Happen!
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
You guys smell something???
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
FOO-KOO-DOUGH-MAY
I can get used to that chant at Wrigley.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Man, Gagne is not
a good pitcher.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Hottest man at the plate.
And todays longball (yet homerless) hitter on deck...
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
3-1 on Dome..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
How much they paying this guy?
$10 mil a year?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
WORTH EVERY PENNY
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Fookie vs Gagné
Pitch 1: Ball.
Pitch 2: Ball.
Pitch 3: Ball.
Pitch 4: Strike.
Fookie drives it to right-center field and it's OUTTA HERE!!!!!!!!!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
z
HOME RUN WHAT?!?
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
omg
homje run
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
That aroma is getting stronger....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions
It's 3-3!!!
Gagne is terrible. Luckily, Fookie is not! "Can you say curtain call in Japanese?" - Len
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Foookie
Yesss!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
Dome!!!!!!
That was great to be able to listen too. Now let's finish this!
gameday...just went dead on the 3-1 pitch...
I hate mlb.tv
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
It died for me after Aramis's AB
but I heard Pat's call of DOme's HR on that other radio feed, at least.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
DOME!!!!!!
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
Zero emotion
while rounding the bases. No stupid celebrations, nothing. Just acted like he's been there before. I love you already, Fookie.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Kinda nice...
...to see a ballplayer act like that, isn't it?
So much for ST stats.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
This is going to break the SBN servers...
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
no kidding
I'd be upset, but he's on my fantasy team
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I retract my statement
about tons of joyous comments not being a good idea as it clogs the page.
THAT. WAS. FUKING. AWESOME.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
Someone needs to change the meter
from "Cedeno" to "Gagne."
He is nowhere NEAR of what he used to be.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Southwest Airlines
says 390' to right-center field on Fukudome's shot.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Jersey
Price of a Fukudome jersey just tripled on E Bay. Well at least he'll take some walks. Spring training ... what? :)
by californiachicagoan on Mar 31, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
OT
May I ask where in California? I interned in Santa Barbara and have friends in L.A., Newport, San Diego, and Sacto.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
CA
Ex-Ventura area, now San Jose. But always a Chicagoan!
by californiachicagoan on Mar 31, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa..
makes out #1...pop up to 2nd baseman.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
What's he getting paid?
$10 mil a year?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Not enough!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Man...where it that smell coming from...
i just can't put my finger on it!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
and the audio's been working for 40 minutes!
now let's get another run!
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 31, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
kerry wood
better be in the clubhouse on the internet figuring out how to say thank you in japanese...
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
pie just ran into 400 lbs of fat.
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Moon Pie
After a decent Spring Training, I still have zero confidence that Felix will get a hit here. Thats not a good sign, is it?
by californiachicagoan on Mar 31, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
H-E-Double hockey sticks
Fielder is one fat son of a gun
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Pie needs to steal.
n/t
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Yep...
...gotta send 'em. ESPECIALLY vs. Kendal.
by Shawon O Meter on Mar 31, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
very good call
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Everything seems fine
might be a mess-up from Gameday
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Picked up
my Cubs pen at work at the start of the ninth and started clicking it incessantly.
I'm not putting it down. Ever.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
Banzai !!!
n/t
SOMEDAY…
"If they won a world championship, sure, we'd be proud. But we couldn't love them any more than we already do " -anonymous Cub fan
by hellfreezesoverwaittillnextyear on Mar 31, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions
sinatro
looks funny in a helmet...
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
how? why?
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
man,
my cell was ringing non stop as fuku's ball left the yard...
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Timeout
So the umpire can go tell the shaggy homeless Gagne to tuck his shirt in. Gagne had this look on his face like "whatever, buddy" but did it anyway.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
He's always had that hobo look to him
Always. Since he was with the Dodgers. I don't freakin understand it
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Is Fielder crying?
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
i dk but i was nearly crying
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
love that the ump just made
gagne tuck his shirt in
the brewers are no yankees when it comes to personal presentation
Win.
FREE BASEBALL!!!
n/t
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Fontenot grounded out
Extra innings
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Lets NOT play 2...
LEts finish it soon.
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Wow, what an inning.
I love this game.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
they showed the fans on the first base side on wgn
and you could read the lips or a girl yelling "f#ck you you fat f#ck!!!" to fielder hahahhaha
Hahaha!
Was that when they went to break? When was it? I'll check the tape.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
it was when Gagne
kept throwing over the first when Pie was on base.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
I thought she was yelling that
at Gagne, but you could be right.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
kind of classless, actually
as someone who has to deal with a lot of like-minded brewers fans, I don't like it.
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 31, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Gosh
These Carlos Mencia beer commercials are just painful.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Hate to second guess
but Pie should have forced the issue on Kendall...nothing to lose...why not?
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions
or not
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Mar 31, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Howy
sucks until June
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
Counsel and his ,
annoying batting stance, gets a double
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Just thought Id note that
we are at a combined 1300+ comments...
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
It hit him
on the left elbow, ouch. He threw his bat aside and uttered some family-unfriendly words.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
he sits so freaking far over the plate. He deserves to get hit.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
I know it's not the rule, but it really seems like if the pitcher throws a strike and it still hits you, then you shouldn't get to take first base. Otherwise, there's nothing to keep the batters from just standing literally on top of home plate and forcing the pitcher to choose whether to hit them with pitches or whether to throw outside the strike zone and walk them.
Is anyone else experiencing
a post way back up the page that won't clear?
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
yes. "i still love kerry"
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
That's the one.
Bug for Clockwerks to work on.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
i was earlier...
I reloaded the page and its not bothering me anymore...
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Yup
Just a glitch I guess
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Setting up the DP...
nice stratagerry!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions
who was celebrating having Wood and Howry available?
n/t
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 31, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions
LOL...it was Meeeeeeeee!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Sac fly to center
sends Pie's momentum backward. 4-3 Brewers.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Groundball to center
is a single. Runners at the corners with 2 outs.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Now don't tempt fate Bobby...
pitch around Prince.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
Howry's getting messed up right now
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Sheesh..
does this team demand to lose by 3 runs today or what?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
The wind was in his eyes...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
As a former catcher...
I think that play is BY FAR the most difficult play to make in baseball. Catchers can sometimes look silly doing it, but it's because it's exceedly tough.
uh oh
will that comeback to haunt us???
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
what the eff aramis?!
No help?!
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
where are the cubs in the lineup?
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Top of the order...
Sigh...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
yay for fuku
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Fookie
makes the catch in foul ground. Thanks, Fookie! To the bottom of the 10th.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
fukudome is probably thinking
im the new guy and i have to carry the team, what did i get myself into
Welcome to Cubdom...Kosuke.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly what i was thinking...
so who votes he swaps places with lee in the order?
Who thought?
That fuku would have to try to carry the lineup and the pitchers?
This is painful so far.
cmon.
Z and Marmol both pitched very well. Kerry and Howry had off days. It happens. It's not even APRIL, for pete's sake. How many times did Soraino win the game with multiple home-runs? Or Aramis?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
How long do you need to be a citizen
to be the president, or do you have to be born here??? I forget... I know u have to be 35, so either way Fukudome has to wait...
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
lets hope
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
We're Cubs fans.
We're the masters of hope.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Mar 31, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot's out
6-3. Not much of a spark plug today. Must be too damp.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I didn't like that camera angle
For theriot's ground-out
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
I hope Soriano
tries to steal the limelight back, as he had it last Opening Day...
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Just wondering...
Why do we have two OBP challenged people leading off?
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Good question
n/t
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Cmon
Derrek.. Good splits vs. Riske...
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
take heart everyone
I'm a good luck charm for Lilly and will be at the game Wednesday.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
Remember it is only the 1st Game
Still have lot more left.
and yet, life goes on...
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
Icky Day, Icky Result
Positives = It's only the first game....Z looked strong...FUKU!!!!
Negatives=The top of the lineup sucked (why did I take Derek Lee for my fantasy team???)...bullpen issues (Marmol excepted)....weather
Hey, whatev
the Brewers beat the Cubs in one game.
But tomorrow morning, they still have Eric Gagne. Net Win = Chicago
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
yeah, but
we still have a "?" as a closer and no leadoff man
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 31, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
at the end of the day...
I'm happy that baseball season has begun.
Winning will make it better.
Win.
Baseball is a funny game...
El Slobbo Gagne gets a win for god's sakes!!!! But at least Howry earned that loss....someone RUSH THE MOUND!!!
One of the most idiotic rules in baseball.
Blow the lead, have nothing to do with winning the game and receive a nice, shiny W.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Eric GAGne
1-0, 27.00 ERA. You love to start the season with a win, dont ya?
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Well
You guys are much more mature then me, We lose its our fault cause we didnt play how we should of and to many excuses. I hate it.
of course it is.
but it's the FIRST GAME. They've been playing in the sunny south, and now they're back here, where it's 60 if we're lucky (projected high on Wed is 49) and it's wet, and they're excited. Both starters pitched VERY well, both team's closers suffered big mistakes, and both lineups didn't hit well. Yes, Theriot needs to work on being lead-off, and probably should be moved. But DeRo, Lee, Pie all got on base, and Fukudome, well. The naysayers should be done with THAT topic.
It was a close game, and we lost. There's 160+ MORE games to go. Losing always sucks. Now, on to the next game.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Ty
I know but both teams went from warm to cold. Sigh i know ur right I just need a couple hours to vent.
I know.
they both kinda played like crap, certainly in the hitting department. They just pulled it out. Sucks.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
theriot + soriano 1,2 = piniella boner
remember, winning should take priority.
theriot:
1) can't hit for power
2) doesn't draw walks
3) you can't steal first
4) weak weak slap hitter
Soriano
while awesome is putrid at getting on base. awful at reaching 1st base for a top of lineup hitter
piniella is so pig headed and arrogant. why don't beat writers beat him up about his arrogance and narrow mindedness?
Because
Lou could beat them up, or at least kick dirt at them. But I agree, at this point Fukudome makes a lot more sense than any of those two guys. And I would have said that BEFORE this game, too. Theriot just does not belong at the top of a major-league lineup. I love the guy, he plays hard, he's a good person, but he's not a leadoff hitter.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Quoth Fire Joe Morgan:
Gagne promptly throws seven straight balls and then Kosuke Fukudome Pearl Harbors him with a three-run tater tot.
*giggle*. Anyway, here's what I was looking for.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Don't mean to be repetitive...
...Lou will have Fukudome in the 2-hole in short order.
I hope Theriot can have the same start he did last year, because they do not have another option for leadoff. As time rolls on, I do think Theriot will end up being a bottom of the order guy, because IMO, his numbers from last year is a good measure of his offensive ability.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Should have him there already.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Mar 31, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
he had a nice day today
mcphail's no fool. he knows he can get real prospects from someone by holding roberts 'til the deadline. his value can only go up....
not sure
we have it.
i bet he's waiting for a "can't miss" prospect. do we have one to part with? because that's what they got for bedard...
sorry..
like what? like what did they get or what do they want?
they got adam jones for bedard, who was the mariners' number one prospect. i don't even know who our #1 is any more....
they're going to want Pie and Soto.
I say, no. I say, make DeRosa the lead-off. He's fine. We don't need Roberts.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
For whatever reason...
McPhail thinks he has a chance to get more for Brian Roberts somewhere down the line. No one knows what the Cubs offered or What the O's demanded, but I would say it is 90% certain Roberts is traded before the deadline.
McPhail is banking on a potential bidding war at the deadline and or the Cubs not getting what they want from the top of the order (in the first 25-30 games) and then maybe Hendry feels he needs to meet their demands.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
It's a long long...
...season, and while the Cubs have a roster that should win them their share of games, it will also show that Theriot is not best suited at 1 or 2 in the lineup. They may be able to live with him there for a while, but it would not be their first choice.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Ultimate Cubs Fan Optimism
OK, we had to look at the L flag flying only ONCE during the regular season in the month of March!
SOMEDAY…
"If they won a world championship, sure, we'd be proud. But we couldn't love them any more than we already do " -anonymous Cub fan
by hellfreezesoverwaittillnextyear on Mar 31, 2008 6:18 PM CDT reply actions
Tough to watch the top of the order pick up
right where they left off in october. Fukudome really needs to be in the 2 hole, this guy actually gets on base unlike soriano and theriot, but if he bats 5th it breaks up all the right handed bats. And is there anyway we can put howry on the dl till june, my god.
I think that was one of the most promising starts to a season...
...in a long time. Our import looked like an MVP, and our ace actually looked like one. I'll take a loss with those kinds of performances.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
How many of them would you like?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I figure they can do that about 60 times this year, and that would be fine... :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
uh. what?
If we lost 61 times this season, we'd win more then 100 games. Wouldn't you be happy with that?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Media: "OHMYGOSH 100 WIN, 100 YEARS, ONE WIN PER YEAR OF CRAP, GOSH THAT IS A HEADLINE THAT WRITES ITSELF!!!!!!!!!!!! *furiously types away*"
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
heh
that'd be fine with me too. All the way to the Series.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought
You were saying you would be happy with 61 losses that way (losing while playing well) and having more losses a different way. Such as losing 50 more games getting blow out. So i was saying I would much rather when the games that we should win and are given the opportunity to.
no, I'm good
losing just the 60 overall.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
They can't win EVERY game.
They just can't. It's... well it's so unlikely, I don't even know if the numbers can be calculated.
I hate it when we lose. But we're going to lose games. It happens.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought it was neat how Peter Gammons put it last night...
(paraphrasing): "Every team loses 60 games, and every team wins 60 games, it's what you do with the other 42 that matter."
And I said, "a loss"!!
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
The problem is...
this loss is just like the ones we had to choke down last year at the beginning of the year. Good starting pitching, and anemic offense doused with kerosene and set on fire by an imploding bullpen. Eventually they got on track and started winning games they should, like this one, and then started winning games they probably shouldn't have...that's what got them to the playoffs. I think Lou is expecting to not have to watch the first month of last year over again, and so should we.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
that's fair enough.
Believe me, I want to win just as much as the next guy.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Kerry Wood - BAD IDEA!!
A sure fire bet to throw a possible great season away = Kerry Wood as your closer.
people stop overeacting
Wood only had one bad outing and it is to be expected. Closers don't have 0.00 ERA. You don't win them all either. What really ticks me off is the inability for the batters to pick up hits. Besides Fukudome, nearly everyone sucked.
And even though it is technically scored correctly, Gagne in no way shape or form deserves a win.
Live is boring until March 31st strolls by..
Your icon or avater or whatever you call it
looks like Mr. Hanky without a Santa hat when you first see it.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Mar 31, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Ramirez...
...was a little sleepy today in the field. He should have taken control of the pop up Zambrano caught, and also should have been pursuing the one Soto couldn't get to.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
the pop up
that Z ran into Lee to catch?
Why would Aram have been over there?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you not see...
...where the ball ended up? Zambrano caught it off the mound towards third base. No way Ramirez should not have taken charge of that ball and called everyone off.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
I didn't see it.
But if he caught it off third, why was Lee right there for Z to run in to?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Because...
...Lee saw that Zambrano was not getting any help, and it is a cardinal rule to never let the pitcher field an infield popup.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
But
there was a man on 3rd, though, right? I think he stays home on that one
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Mar 31, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a popup...
...and your first priority is to catch the ball. The third baseman should never let the pitcher wander over there to catch that ball, and it is a long way to go for Lee to try and grab it.
It is the SS job to wander over to 3rd base if need be, because Ramirez has the shortest distance to catch the ball.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
No one should be wandering anywhere.
It's called situational play, and it's driven into every semi-serious baseballer's head from Shetland on up.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Mar 31, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Precisely my point...
...which is why you see the third baseman catch a ball like that 95% of the time. I don't know what the hell Ramirez was doing, but Lee tried to get over there when he saw no one was taking charge.
If Zambrano would have injured his right arm breaking his fall, this would have gotten a lot more attention, I can assure you. I am sure one of the Cubs coaches had a quite word with Ramirez, especially with him not budging on the ball that blew away from Soto as well.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Even w/ a man on 2nd and not 3rd
(I can't remember exactly what the bases looked like), he still stays home, SS backs up 3B on any throw to 3rd
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Mar 31, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
what is the status on Zambrano?
will he make his next start or have to skip it?
Live is boring until March 31st strolls by..
I heard it was cramps so I'm sure he'll be on the mound next start.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 1, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
How you guys got to 600+
comments without my 100 nonsense comments in beyond me.
Poor Matty Murton....
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