Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates GameThread, Apr 10, 2008 6:05 PM CDT

Open Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 4/10, 6:05 CT

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 2:00 PM CDT in Game Threads Comment 502 comments

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates

The pitcher box below may wind up being wrong if this note in the Sun-Times comes to pass:

[Lou] Piniella plans to swap left-hander Rich Hill and right-hander Jason Marquis in the rotation the next two days, provided Marquis -- who was sent back to the hotel with the flu Wednesday -- is well enough to start today.
The Pirates tend to club lefties (.311 average and .447 slugging entering Wednesday's game) compared with right-handers (.254, .379), and Marquis had two exceptional starts against Pittsburgh early last season.

So, stay tuned... and don't be surprised if you see Marquis on the mound tonight, and Hill tomorrow in Philadelphia.

Here's something I didn't -- and you probably didn't either -- ever expect to see: Ernie Banks defending Sammy Sosa:

Banks hopes Sosa can eventually be welcomed back to the Cubs' family.
"It's going to take time," Banks said. "Maybe there is a possibility with everything changing and new leadership—new owners and stuff. I'm going to try to bridge that gap a little bit. Try to have him come back and throw out the first pitch and possibly sing 'Take Me Out To The Ball Game.' That would be a good start."

There are, of course, other issues that have to be resolved before Sammy can be welcomed back, but there is precedent for this with other teams:

Bill Buckner, a figure of scorn in New England since his costly error on Mookie Wilson's roller in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, was invited back to Fenway Park for a ceremonial first pitch before Tuesday's home opener with Detroit, and Red Sox fans greeted him with a prolonged ovation.
Sosa says he would be amenable to throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field, but he's not going to ask the Cubs.

"I don't have a problem with that," he said. "If anyone wants to find me, they know where they can find me. I'm not going to call them and say, 'Hey, I want to go up to Chicago and throw out the first pitch.' But if they call me and say they want me to do that, I will do it. I'm not going to go up there begging to throw out the first pitch. That is not me.

"Probably with the new ownership, definitely, things probably will be better. No matter what happened, all those years that I was giving to my people … all those years of glory, all those years of happiness … they cannot scratch that."

Today's Starting Pitchers


R. Hill Cubs	vs.	M. Morris Pirates


0-0	W-L	0-0
3.00	ERA	5.40
4	SO	2
3	BB	2
1	HR	1
vs. Pit	--	vs. Cubs

Matt Morris has had two careers against the Cubs. He went 10-2 with a 3.18 ERA in his first 17 starts (all with St. Louis) against the Cubs - but since then he's gone 2-6 with an 8.22 ERA. Let's hope that continues tonight; Aramis Ramirez (.326/.360/.587), Derrek Lee (.355/.429/.839), Alfonso Soriano (.556/.600/1.111) and Daryle Ward (.375/.385/.583) all hit him hard.

Hill has been hit hard by Ronny Paulino (.462/.500/.769), but has handled everyone else pretty well. If it winds up being Jason Marquis tonight, he's also handled the Pirates hitters well, except for Jason Bay (.382/.450/.912, 4 doubles, a triple, 4 HR, 5 walks in 39 PA).

Tonight's game is on WGN and FSN Pittsburgh, so it's available on Extra Innings if you don't have WGN. For other info check ther MLB.com Mediacenter.

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Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Sweep!

Let's get those brooms out!!!

by McRipper on Apr 10, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

When will we who's starting for the Cubs?

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Apr 10, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Should be: When will we know who's starting for the Cubs?

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Apr 10, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Possibly

when Bruce chimes in, or the game goes up on GameDay.

"Just because you've had enough/ doesn't mean you wanted too much." -Dean Young

by Kegler on Apr 10, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Prediction

Matt Morris does not finish the 4th inning. Light him up.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 10, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nostrodomus is alive

And a Cubs Fan!

Aramis Ramirez- NL MVP
Kosuke Fukudome- NL ROY
Carlos Marmol- Rolaids Relief Man

by sheamcmurray on Apr 10, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The writer

Bill Bryson, whose dad was a pretty big sportswriter for the Des Moines Register in the '50s, sometimes traveled with his old man to ballgames at Wrigley and other parks. Bryson has written that Ernie was the nicest man he has ever met, and I believe him. Too bad that Sammy seems to me the Anti-Ernie, where everything is always about him: what HE gave, what HE accomplished, how HE acts, etc. Please. Enough. Make him stop. Hopefully St. Banks can find another, more worthy cause.

"Just because you've had enough/ doesn't mean you wanted too much." -Dean Young

by Kegler on Apr 10, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Id applaud Sammy

He was a large part of my teens.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 10, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too

Now Prior, on the other hand...

by dr stabbingworth on Apr 10, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sammy

Sammy is a big part of why I became fo Cubs fan. From the first game I attended in '96 sitting next to the lady who gave us tickets since their friends could make it screaming SAMMY each time she laid eyes on him to his enthusiasitic sprint out to right field he was entertaining and a solid contributot to the club. The HR race with Mcgwire was one of the most exciting things to witness. It ended badly, for sure. But time heals all wounds and I thing it would be great to bring him back. I still wear my Sosa jersey with pride.

by sdurst on Apr 10, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good news

the Brewers just lost again.

by santo4hof on Apr 10, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Music to my ears

n/t

by Lou In Blue on Apr 10, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm torn

I like watching Prince Fielder struggle because they need him. Too bad he's on my fantasy team.

by dr stabbingworth on Apr 10, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fielder's pants

were long today. Maybe someone showed him what he looked like in the baggy shorts.

by santo4hof on Apr 10, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fielder

Zero HR.... he'll be coming off that diet any minute now.

FU-KU-DOH-MEH! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!!!!

by tony412 on Apr 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's huge

To me, he looks bigger than he was last year. And I know, that's saying a lot.

by montanacubby on Apr 10, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's never too early for scoreboard watching!

by bluekoolaide on Apr 10, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Taking the night off school

Gotta watch a Cubs game. Don't get me wrong, I love watching the play by play commentary from all of you guys. I'm an out-of-towner that has yet to purchase his gameday audio feed. So for the past week and some change I've been relying on all of you. Please don't be mad, I just think it's time for some me time. Me and the cubs... and a beer. :D Get those brooms out!

by Lou In Blue on Apr 10, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ernie

He seems like an exceedingly nice individual who doesn't have a bad thing to say about anyone. He's a guy i'd like to sit down with, hear about the sport, et al, but he's not the person I'd look to for objective social commentary. He just seems too nice to be critical of anyone or anything.

DmL

by dmlichte on Apr 10, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's my Birthday

So I expect to be celebrating it tonight with a Cubs win. I hope they knock Matt Morris around.

by rambler19 on Apr 10, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Happy Birthday rambler!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

It's too bad that birthday's don't quality as automatic days off work though...

by rambler19 on Apr 10, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do you or did you

go to Loyola?

by gwood on Apr 10, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

Been in eastern Iowa all my life. Raised here, educated here, and now I work here. Why do you ask?

by rambler19 on Apr 10, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The mascot for

Loyola Academy (the high school) and Loyola University is the Rambler

by gwood on Apr 10, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah...

Our semi-pro team's nickname is the Ramblers. Not really sure what made them decide on it, but it's just a name, right?

by rambler19 on Apr 10, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

by gwood on Apr 10, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Happy Birthday

from north central Iowa.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nittany Lions love Iowa, =D

Remember this, Sue?

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Apr 10, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

eh

you win some you lose some.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Happy Birthday...

...from Downer's Grove!

by Shawon O Meter on Apr 10, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and from snowy Fargo

Happy Birthday; it's also my girlfriend's birthday which is nice, but I have to do dinner and may miss the game...What's that you say? Won't they have it on in the bar? No, this is snowy Fargo (yes it's snowing)...and the UND Fightin Sioux are playing some sort of hockey contest tonight. That'll be on instead.

by montanacubby on Apr 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Happy Birthday!

n/t

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on Apr 10, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ernie Is Right About Sammy

The worst thing Sammy did was leave the team early in the 2004 closing game of the regular season. I could get on my high horse and preach about how players shouldn't have juiced. Honestly, I can't blame the players for juicing when MLB was looking the other way. To this point, there has been no hard evidence that Sammy juiced (though I have my suspicions). He was one of the best hitters in Cubs history (whether he juiced or not) and should be honored at Wrigley Field maybe some time in 2012, when the memories of the steroids era have faded.

by memphiscub on Apr 10, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sammy

probably contributed quite a bit to the national popularity of the Cubs as well.

by gwood on Apr 10, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nd helped revive baseball as a whole

The Game benefitted from his actions, even if he was juiced. To now shun him, or Mac, is hypocritical.

by sdurst on Apr 10, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everywhere I remember travelling to

I'd answer the question of where I was from with "Chicago". The response was always the same... "OH!!! Sammy Sosa!"

FU-KU-DOH-MEH! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!!!!

by tony412 on Apr 10, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think in time, a reconciliation can happen.

But it will take some years, and some perspective on the era. Don't expect it for 10 years or more.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Besides juicing and leaving early

there was that whole corked bat thing......I remember where I was and what I was doing and that I had a knot in my stomach whenever I thought about it for a long time.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So strange

now that you mention it, I also remember exactly where I was when I heard the news over the radion (didn't see the game).

How bizarre is that? Then again, I also remember exactly where I was during 2003 Game 6, Game 7, Hawkins' blown save against the Mets in 2004 . . . .

by hoosiercubbie on Apr 10, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Trough talk...

i'll forever remember laughing at what I heard in the right field upper deck men's room 6/3/03 during the third inning of the cubs-devil rays game: "And all along we thought it was steroids."

Sammy was great for the Cubs and was justly compensated for it. Every time he opens his mouth, though, I'm glad he's no longer here.

HAPPY 100th ANNIVERSARY, CUBS FANS!!!!

by section229beer on Apr 10, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same here.

At work. In St Louis. Absolutely dreading what I was about to experience from coworkers who knew I was a Cubs fans.

You don't snipe in Carrington!

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 10, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"some time in 2012, when the memories of the steroids era have faded"

I wish 2012 would be the end of steroids, but I doubt it.

by dr stabbingworth on Apr 10, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Pirates may pound lefties....

but the Phillies also pounded Rich Hill in his start in Philly last year. Actually, it was Pat Burrel who did the pounding, he hit two monsters off of Hill...go ahead Lou and pick your poison.

by smitster2008 on Apr 10, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hills curve

had better be on. Becuase if it isnt and he gets in trouble I think Lou is gonna leave him out there for the sacrafice.

SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!

by Keystone80435 on Apr 10, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

I think he will be good for 6 innings, that should be enough.

Lou is a manager but not a complete putz, Larussa sacrificed Marquis a few times, totally brutal IMO

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 10, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess

Lieber is still good to go if Hill gets in trouble. Hopefully Hill will be on his game and go at least 7. I'm just afraid if he gets in a bases loaded no outs in the 3rd down 4 runs that Lou is gonna leave him in.....and there goes my fantasy league. But Hill is for sure capabkle of going deep in a 1 run game.

SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!

by Keystone80435 on Apr 10, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's gonna have to

at least if Marquis ends up pitching, he is used to being sacrificed in that way

by gwood on Apr 10, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Finally

someone with public respect shows respect for Sammy...

"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...

by LPLancer23 on Apr 10, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice try, Sammy . . .

. . . .but telling the media "i'm not going to beg" is begging.

I agree that the fences need to be mended eventually, but every time Sammy opens his self-important mouth, I am reminded of why--fairly or not--he was so quickly shunned in the first place.

by hoosiercubbie on Apr 10, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know

if a reporter calls Sammy up, what is he supposed to say? If he says "No comment," that sounds pretty aloof and will be written up as Sammy still holding a grudge against the Cubs.

by TC Cubby on Apr 10, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fair enough

I do think, however, that other people in that same situation would say something along the lines of "its premature to speculate," or "I'll cross that bridge when I come to it," "I'm happy to listen if they want to talk," etc . . . Some perfectly harmless cliche.

As far as I know, no one asked him to "beg," and it does seem a little petty to frame the idea of a reconcilation in those terms. And, again, reminds me why it was tough to see him sympathetically.

by hoosiercubbie on Apr 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He did say that

"But if they call me and say they want me to do that, I will do it." I agree that his ego is massive, but I actually think he is being honest here--he could easily have said "screw you."

by TC Cubby on Apr 10, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tribune reporters

love to twist the truth to appeal to the masses. It's funny how they consider themselves "legitimate media"

by dr stabbingworth on Apr 10, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well . . .

I don't think he could have "easily" said "screw you." That would have been controversial.

And Sammy didn't say "If they want to talk, I will listen." He said, "if they want me to do that, I will do it." There's a huge difference. To say that "I'm not going to beg" in the context of "yes I will do it" is passive-aggressively begging. Its making it clear to everyone that he wants to do it without asking for the opportunity, but then trying to deflect that by insisting he be asked.

In other words, he's not offering a open honest dialogue as a fresh start, which is what I was alluding to above. I feel that would have been the appropriate way to handle it, rather than assume everything should be forgiven and forgotten without any humility.

You are right to say that Sammy was put on the spot by a reporter, but I don't see anything here new in regards to new found humility. Was that just a reporter finding the juiciest quote? Maybe, but I guess too many years of the old Sammy makes me admittedly skeptical now.

by hoosiercubbie on Apr 10, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds to me

like you are criticizing him for not spouting clichés. Or more correctly, spouting the wrong clichés.

I understand your point, but I'm more in agreement with TC Cubby. Sosa is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.

And let's not forget. Sammy is a guy who left school young and doesn't even have a high school degree--and that's the fault of MLB (and the crappy conditions of the Dominican Republic.) I think it's unfair to expect Sosa to be able to issue a press release that a PR firm would approve of.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh77 on Apr 10, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

see my other post

I guess it comes down to whether one is sympathetic to Sammy or not.

And its not about the right level of education for talking to the press (which strikes me as a disingenious argument, considering how long Sammy's been in the spotlight).

by hoosiercubbie on Apr 11, 2008 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And I am "criticizing" him

for talking out of both sides of his mouth and for not showing any contrition. But, again, this is Sammy we are talking about.

by hoosiercubbie on Apr 11, 2008 8:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hill still

scares me. I hope he's on tonight. Dome had a quiet night last night so I'm thinking he'll have a good night.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm still

betting the OVER tonight. Both bullpens are haggard.

SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!

by Keystone80435 on Apr 10, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Meeks

is the only fresh arm they have and we know what he is capable of.

We at least have Lieber to turn to who could go four innings, maybe, if we needed him to. Maybe he could get one of those rare four inning saves.

by gwood on Apr 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

Lieber or this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Meeks ???

I'll take Lieber

FU-KU-DOH-MEH! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!!!!

by tony412 on Apr 10, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So who's the best bet...

...for the first non-pitcher to take the mound?

We could send Fontenot out there. With as short as he is, it might catch the Bucs off guard when the pitch is still RISING as it crosses the plate >8)

by Shawon O Meter on Apr 10, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dome

learn the gyroball yet?

FU-KU-DOH-MEH! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!!!!

by tony412 on Apr 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where is Doug Dascenzo?

Now that we need him.

by santo4hof on Apr 10, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or Gracie...

n/t

by Shawon O Meter on Apr 10, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like it's Hill and Pie tonight...

... with Fonte at second.

If we have a game:

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/04/hill-ready-to-f.html

by Slim1256 on Apr 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A little off-topic

but how hot is Jason F'in Kendall right now?

Line: .538/.567/.731

That's one hot streak if I've ever seen one

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Apr 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kendall making Brewers pitching better too

Kendall credits LASIK surgery for his improved hitting.

by santo4hof on Apr 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Funny...

...laser correction didn't do a DURN THING for *my* hitting.

by Shawon O Meter on Apr 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're an anomaly,

like Neo.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Apr 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Woah."

n/t

by Shawon O Meter on Apr 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

KPatt is OPS'ing 1.200 this year

At least before today's game.

by Jerry Mumphrey on Apr 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jerry, two things...

Corey got the benefit of bad defense, and even worse relief pitching up in Milwaukee to inflate those stats. His at-bats have not looked that great.

That said, I did see him walk on 4 straight pitches last week. I had to look out the windows to check if pigs were flying.

by Damen Jackson on Apr 10, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Corey looked lost in 5 AB today

I think 4 weak grounders to 2B

by santo4hof on Apr 10, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's the Corey..

I've been seeing.

by Damen Jackson on Apr 10, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That Kendall is soooo hot right now...

"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett

by The Ryno and I Know on Apr 10, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sam-ME Steroid, the one man carnival act, can stay away

by MDBNIU on Apr 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If Hill does start tonight...

he had better be throwing strikes...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hill needs to step up

He may be in a more tenuous situation then people care to admit. If he doesn't start throwing strikes I will not be surprised to see him shuffled to the bullpen for awhile.

by MDBNIU on Apr 10, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uh,

he pitched pretty good last game, he just didn't get run support. 6 IP with 2 earned isn't horrible, dude. That's actually pretty damn good. And when was the last time Hill was in a reserve role? He's only pitched 10 and a third innings as a reliever, and he was horrible at it(6.10 ERA).

Do you make these arguments as you type?

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Apr 10, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My "throwing strikes" comment...

was meant so as to hopefully get 5 innings in before the rain starts.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was talking about MDBNIU

I like to think it's an acronym for More Demeaning, Berating, Negligible & Insinuating Utterances

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Apr 10, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like that.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lost on the Sammy Drama???????

After having moved from LA to Chi a year & a half ago, I'm a little lost of the whole Sammy drama. I know he left a game early & lied about it, but so did Randy Moss & he was never crucified as bad as Sammy.. I also know in '98 Sammy & Big Mac together made baseball relevant after the lockout.. Being latin myself, I also know Sammy has a temper & is a hot head.. Anybody out there have any more fuel to this fire...As an outsider it seems like people need to get over it & move on.....

~md

by Cali2Chi on Apr 10, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

STEROIDS

"Cubs Win!!"

by northofwrigley on Apr 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Steroids??? You have proof

I wasn't aware he failed a drug test.

I'm not naive to think he was clean. I'm like the rest of the world we have our suspicions but nothing concrete no needles, no failed tests, no Mitchell report no nothing...

~md

by Cali2Chi on Apr 10, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well...I don't like to judge anyone without proof...

but...Hill's looks a little bigger this year if you ask me.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ha ha ha

I thought that was Michael Barrett

~md

by Cali2Chi on Apr 10, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

I don't think I will ever get tired of your creativity

by PirateDan on Apr 10, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude, come on

and...

You can attribute his muscle size to the fact that he might have been a gym rat, and worked out until he couldn't lift his arms, which I could see that happen. But take a look at his freakin' head. That's the biggest head I've ever seen in my damn life. You can't naturally increase your head size from just working out, that guy took something.

If you want to see how a player naturally develops, take a look at Frank Thomas. That is a just a huge guy to begin with, and he developed naturally. And just take a look as Sosa's rookie card!! HONESTLY!

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Apr 10, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what one of us

refused to go to games, walked out of the stadium, would not watch on TV during the home run race. Not me. I went to the games, watched the games and kept my own HR tally. Did anyone genuinely believe the size and strength was all natural? I'm not condoing what he - and MANY others - did. but we all went along for the ride.

by sdurst on Apr 10, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm not naive

to think he was clean, but I wasn't aware of any concrete evidence Just suspicions. To me baseball is entertainment. Greg Maddux Vs. Randy Johnson in a 2-1 game to me is bor-ing....Now a 10-8 game is something I wanna see.

~md

by Cali2Chi on Apr 10, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can go both ways.

But in the end I want it to be a fair contest. Run what you (naturally) brought and may the best man win.

by Fukumania on Apr 10, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And I agree with sdurst. I think most of us knew something was surely up but who really cared?

by Fukumania on Apr 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

670 The Score says.....

Rich Hill is going to pitch but it wouldnt suprise me if they're just reading what Yahoo sports says.

FU-KU-DOH-MEH! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!!!!

by tony412 on Apr 10, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hill will start.

n/t

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm sad about the whole Sammy situation. He should have retired a Cub.

by Fukumania on Apr 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree.

It's easy to bash Sammy now, and villainies him. IMO everyone who bashes him, that is a Cubs fan, wouldn't trade in any of the contributions he made to the team while he was here. I'm not saying everyone isn't entitled to their own opinions, but you can't tell me that Sosa had nothing to do with the overall team success in 1998 and 2003. Furthermore, you can't tell me that any Cubs fans turned their back on the team in those years because they suspected Sosa of using PEDS.

I for one am indifferent about Sammy now, but love him or hate him, the fact of the matter is Sammy Sosa is one of the all-time greats to ever put on a Chicago Cubs uniform.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I also agree

So, who has anything but suspicions? We KNOW he had creatine in his locker. That is NOT a steroid, it is a naturally occuring chemical in muscle tissue. And the size difference? At 20, I wore a medium shirt and weighed about 135. Just from building houses and some weight training, at 26 I wore (and still do) a 2x shirt and weighed 195. NO steroids. And, I also needed a bigger hat........
I think it is a shame that hard feelings still exist towards Sammy. He did a lot of great things for this franchise. Get over it!!!

by crazymountain on Apr 10, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad Hill is pitching tonight

that way if the rotation stays the same, then I see him in washington instead of marquis

Finally!

by Chanman25 on Apr 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kill the Parwot

I keep getting this mental image of Keystone80435, dressed up in hunting/camouflage gear, sneaking around the PNC concourse for tonight's game with one of those old-fashioned shotguns, going up and down the aisles and muttering in his best Elmer Fudd voice...

"Kill the Parwot! Kill the Parwot!"

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Apr 10, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's not really dead sir...it's just...resting.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is an ex-parrot!

by davidalanu on Apr 10, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he has ceased to be, a drift of life he rests in peace . . .

by gwood on Apr 10, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um...now look...now look, mate, I've definitely 'ad enough of this. That parrot is definitely deceased, and when I purchased it not 'alf an hour ago, you assured me that its total lack of movement was due to it bein' tired and shagged out following a prolonged squawk.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If I hadn't nailed him there

he would have muscled up to the bars bent them apart with his beak and . . . VOOOM!!

VOOOM?!! . . . VOOM?! This parrot wouldn't VOOM if you put 4 million volts through it.

by gwood on Apr 10, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now, go away..

or I will taunt you a second time!!! (mixing my pythons, I know...)

by davidalanu on Apr 10, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I posted the whole thing...

... in FanShots, from YouTube.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's just so much fun to repeat :)

by gwood on Apr 10, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why, of course it is!

n/t

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

YES!

This is great!

SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!

by Keystone80435 on Apr 10, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lineups

Cubs
Soriano, LF
Fontenot, 2B
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Fukudome, RF
Soto, C
Theriot, SS
Pie, CF
Hill, P

Bucs
McLouth, CF
Sanchez, 2B
Bay, LF
LaRoche, 1B
Nady, RF
Paulino, C
Bautista, 3B
Bixler, SS
Morris, P

by Bruce Miles on Apr 10, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweet, thanks Bruce

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Apr 10, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So Hill is pitching after all...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You post a lot of pics

This thread is gonna be slower than a slug after 80 comments

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Apr 10, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes...but...the pics are not that big "byte count" wise.

all of them together are less than 130k

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Santoswoodenlegs & I have discussed this.

It's fine as long as the filesize is (relatively) small and he doesn't do too many of them in game threads.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

now that [Benny Hill Show theme song] would be a great ringtone!

I'd call myself whenever I'm stuck in a crowd, just to watch people move faster...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Apr 10, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I predict...

....Morris gets lit up tonight.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Apr 10, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fontenot!

Interesting.

Thanks as always, Bruce.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Games available live in Japan

Good morning - I got to wake up before the game!

Today's games I can watch live here in Japan are:

BS Fuji : Cubs @ Pirates
NHK BS: Mariners @ Rays
Sky PerfecTV: Cubs @ Pirates, Phillies @ Mets, A's @ Blue Jays

So I'll pick Cubs @ Pirates!

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good Morning Dragonsfanatic!

Hopefully your day will start off, and ours will end with a Cubs "W"!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 10, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, you have a good selection.

But you have made the right choice. Good morning!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Glad you

can join us.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll Take The 3rd From the Right, Please.

"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm hoping all those brooms

Are in our clubhouse by the end of the season :)

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Japanese sign board for wishing 3 game sweep

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet...

But, I just discovered that if you go to the 2007 Gameday link, then click on the "Watch Live on MLB.TV" tab under where it show the pitch tracks......It brings up the old-style MLB.tv media player, not the one that people (myself included) have complained about.

Granted the game hasn't started yet, so it's not showing anything yet....but here's hoping it'll stay old-style during the game.

by MillsChC on Apr 10, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice job!....This should help quite a few people...

let's hope MLB doesn't change it.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm assuming

that you have to have signed up for MLB.tv for this to work?

by gwood on Apr 10, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are correct sir.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably...

But since it's source is the Gameday link MLB doesn't want people to use anymore....maybe you'll luck out and it won't ask for a password.

by MillsChC on Apr 10, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for this info!!

n/t

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just tried this

And using firefox, it still brought up the new-style player and then a password prompt screen.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Figured the free password wouldn't happen

but just tried it again, and it's still old-style for me. I'm using IE.

by MillsChC on Apr 10, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How do you get to the 2007 gameday?

I've tried just changing the date in the address bar on the new version...but that just displays a screen about the the gameday thing-a-ma-jig.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Use Al's link

He's been posting both links in his pre-game post.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Apr 10, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I is am retarted.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Al has a link up top

In every game thread...

But for simplicity, here you go

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2007/gd.html?2008_04_10_chnmlb_pitmlb_1

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Used Al's link at the top of this page

n/t

by MillsChC on Apr 10, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tried to beat the system...

But no dice. I tried to just use my Gameday Audio login but it didn't work for MLB.TV but I figured as much. I do like, however, that you can watch the games in full once they've completed. Except for the whole BUFFERINGGGGG part

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on Apr 10, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I got it to work just fine.

If you have a MLB.TV subscription, try this method. Works perfectly.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

It also brings up the old Gameday Audio!!!!!! I'm saved!!!!!

Of course, tonight's game is on WGN...

....and DeRo's not in the lineup, but THANK YOU!!!!!!

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Apr 10, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank Al for still posting the 2007 gameday link

I just can't get into the 2008 version...too bothersome scrolling around. And for some reason, white text on a black/dark gray background is easier on my eyes

by MillsChC on Apr 10, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

2008 is good for one thing

They have "in game" highlights of big plays -- usually posted within 5 minutes. Great if you aren't watching on TV. Other than that -- I agree with you.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Apr 10, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The 2007 Version

has the option of Pitcher's view or Hitter's view, which I think is a really cool option. Why did they get rid of that? Or am I just not seeing the option in 2008?

by epcub on Apr 10, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately....

at least on my computer, now that the game is started, it still doesn't go fully full-screen like it used to. Oh well.

by MillsChC on Apr 10, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Weather...

Anyone know the weather report for Pitt. tonight? I heard rain, I hope we get the game in before midnight...

"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 Apr 10, 2008 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Chicago Cubs Baseball

Is on the air!!!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We have live feed as well

Showing Japanese station's opening with Dome ave and OBP numbers
His OBP .581 leads NL now

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dome's interview after the game last night

He said "I didn't know when the game would be over - I'm tired..."
Japanese league games are terminated after 12 innnings

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dome's reservation of Japanese restaurant last night

was cancelled during the game, he said....

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow that stadium is EMPTY

Finally!

by Chanman25 on Apr 10, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

looks like

they can"t give those seats away...$10 stu tix or not

The BBC would like to apologize for the next announcement. -- Monty Python

by AcroEmelie on Apr 10, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

1 pitch, 1 hit

I'll take it!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Soriano with a basehit

good start!

Finally!

by Chanman25 on Apr 10, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

SAFE AT SECOND!!!

Soriano steals!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I guess his leg is OK...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Almost picked off

looked like a good start though

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

good start so far

Finally!

by Chanman25 on Apr 10, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Matt Morris - former a Cardinal?

n/t

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep

and for some reason the Pirates wanted him

Finally!

by Chanman25 on Apr 10, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice way to

start the game.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good situational hitting by Fonty...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-Lee sac's

And the Cubs lead 1-0!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Easy money

good scoring to start off

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1-0

good work

Finally!

by Chanman25 on Apr 10, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I really really really really like the fact...

that we showed the ability to score without the aid of an extra base hit.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Heck, on monday

We showed the ability to score without any hits!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True statement...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hear, hear!

n/t

by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 10, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We are having

thunderstorms here so Imay have to shut down for awhile.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thunderstorms???

In Iowa?

A Tiger?....In Africa?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess it's

better than snow.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come back soon!

n/t

by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 10, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't envy ya

I know Iowa's been pounded with storms. Thankfully my trip to Omaha over last weekend went fine. And I'm back in almost 90 degree weather here in San Antonio now.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's Japanese game thread

Here's some Japanese people who are watching this game same way

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We're 5-3

and Sori hasn't done a thing. And, it looks like he's heating up now. Good sign for the future.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Apr 10, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking the same thing.

When he gets hot at the top of this order watch out!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 10, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There goes the no-no

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on

Rich. Throw strikes.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 6:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

They need

extra basehit to score

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well if Hill gets shelled tonight...

then I won't be mad

Finally!

by Chanman25 on Apr 10, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tough sweep

Fontenot, Theriot, and Pie all in the lineup...well the bench is deep.

by californiachicagoan on Apr 10, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on Hill!

Pull a Dempster(2008)!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

McClouth...is a baseball player.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yikes

Hill off to a rough start

The BBC would like to apologize for the next announcement. -- Monty Python

by AcroEmelie on Apr 10, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There goes the shutout

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

poop

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Marquis got flu?

n/t

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yup

Where have ya been, Japan or something? :)

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WGN Sports HD

feed down here on my satellite channel

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perfect!

You're seeing what we are. Do you get Japanese announcers with the video feed, or do you hear Len & Bob?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I usually tune in English commentary

unless there is my favorite Japanese commentator

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So you have a choice?

n/t

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

right

always having that choice

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What percentage of Japanese people

understand English well enough to listen to the English feed.

We get conflicting reports about how much you folks study English. How much English might Dome understand?

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Apr 10, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, he does

He is feeling better than he did yesterday, and Bob Brenly said that he may be available to relief pitch if he is desperately needed.

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry

by bluebythebook on Apr 10, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i got a bad feeling about this game...

Finally!

by Chanman25 on Apr 10, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Waaay too early

Oh No WGN probs again?

The BBC would like to apologize for the next announcement. -- Monty Python

by AcroEmelie on Apr 10, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

Audio sucks.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does it seem like Hill...

usually gives the other team whatever our offense just got?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Darth Vader is calling the game.

WGN is having audio issues AGAIN!

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry

by bluebythebook on Apr 10, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mine is OK.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's better now.

n/t

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, the HD feed has fixed itself.

I got nervous there for a second!

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry

by bluebythebook on Apr 10, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DirecTV doesn't

have WGN HD yet.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's too bad

Baseball in high definition is glorious. I hope you get it soon.

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry

by bluebythebook on Apr 10, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We do get it

when the games are on CSN.

by sue369 on Apr 10, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well we might see Marquis pitch tonight lol

Finally!

by Chanman25 on Apr 10, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This isn't what we need

Since we have no bullpen tonight!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 10, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lieber didn't throw last night, IIRC

Would he be available to throw tonight?

by mistersite on Apr 10, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would think so.

n/t

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Remember that time...

when I said if Hill starts tonight...he better throw strikes?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 10, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We may go....

extra inning tonight with 10-10 tie...

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

10-10?

Each team's going to score nine more runs?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

feh

n/t

The BBC would like to apologize for the next announcement. -- Monty Python

by AcroEmelie on Apr 10, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let the record show

this is probably the first time anyone has said "Feh" in a game thread

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 10, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's

what this game is going to be....
winning 3 extra inning games in a row is the record?

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hill throw strikes

meh!

Finally!

by Chanman25 on Apr 10, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rediculous...

Come on! Throw strikes!!

by BartlettBob on Apr 10, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Struggling....

by BartlettBob on Apr 10, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

son of a ......!!

come on!

Finally!

by Chanman25 on Apr 10, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Still nobody out, bases loaded

Is he a rookie?

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

it's the first inning fer ******* sake

The BBC would like to apologize for the next announcement. -- Monty Python

by AcroEmelie on Apr 10, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like not a rookie

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7578

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 10, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

I think he's been in the majors since 2005. He's been in the Cubs minor leagues system since 2002.

Anecdotal story: one of my friends interned for the Daytona Cubs and got to know him. He's a good guy. Just has confidence issues.

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry

by bluebythebook on Apr 10, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs