Open Thread: Cubs vs. Phillies, Friday 4/11, 6:05 CT
by Al
on Apr 11, 2008 3:00 PM CDT
in Game Threads
Chicago @ Philadelphia
The Cubs take their five-game winning streak across Pennsylvania to face the Phillies this weekend. They will find a team favored to do well struggling at 4-6, and a pretty good chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight.
This game should be Jason Marquis' turn in the rotation, but he is suffering from either the flu or strep, depending on which report you believe. So instead, Carlos Zambrano will throw tonight, and Marquis will go on Sunday (if healthy, otherwise Sean Marshall will get the Sunday start).
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Z has thrown very well in his first two starts -- a far cry from 2007. Let's hope that continues. He didn't face the Phillies at all in 2007; his last game against them was an 11-2 Cub win on August 24, 2006. Jimmy Rollins may not play tonight -- it'd be fine if he did, because he's only 3-for-17 lifetime vs. Z. The only other Phillie who has more than 14 lifetime AB vs. Z is Geoff Jenkins, who faced him often when he was a Brewer, with middling results (13-for-47, 1 HR).
Brett Myers has switched back to starting this year after being the Phillies' closer most of 2007. Derrek Lee is 10-for 22 (.455/.520/1.000, 10-for-22, 4 doubles, 2 HR) vs. Myers, who hasn't pitched well in either of his two starts so far this year.
Today's game is on CSN Chicago and CN8 in Philly (whatever that is), on the usual radio stations (there's a Spanish-language XM broadcast, too) and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
For the Phillies fan perspective, please visit our SBN Phillies site, The Good Phight.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Big Z...your right hand will lead us to VICTORY!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 11, 2008 3:09 PM CDT 0 recs
I think I know what LMHSBO means
although I dont know if I should write it........a male body pary?
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on
Apr 11, 2008 3:12 PM CDT
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ohhhhh yes. The good ol' HBS hahah
I can make it into sports hints
Think BIG GLASSES
Think Official Major League Base_____
Think another Reggie White vs Brett Favre
TOOOOTALY UNCALLED FOR! ahahah
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 3:46 PM CDT
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Hahah
That is exactly what I thought it was. Very well written there.hahahhahahah
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on
Apr 11, 2008 3:48 PM CDT
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Wow
I'm surprise I got it on first guess. That's interesting so woulda a Metrosexual say LMSBSO as in
Think Gillette Fusion?
"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 11, 2008 4:52 PM CDT
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I'm loading
all of these onto my screen saver at work. At Murton on the unicorn is my desktop. People are gonna start wondering about me, and dang it, maybe they should. Maybe they should.
"Just because you've had enough/ doesn't mean you wanted too much." -Dean Young
by Kegler on
Apr 11, 2008 3:24 PM CDT
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Wow, that Big Z is one cool cat.
Waitaminute...is he wearing a dress?!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on
Apr 11, 2008 3:41 PM CDT
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Do you just photoshop these pictures, or do you get them from somewhere?
Honestly, that's a good croppin'. I'm impressed
"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 11, 2008 3:50 PM CDT
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Faux Toe Shawp
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Apr 11, 2008 3:52 PM CDT
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I've got the Murton Unicorn
as my wallpaper. no lie
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT
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This one?
You haven't enjoyed the previous masterpieces?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Apr 11, 2008 5:19 PM CDT
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they're all amazing!
we need them all compiled in one place though....Al?
by cubsonWGN4ever on
Apr 11, 2008 5:56 PM CDT
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Sure I have
but this one relly stands out. Maybe it's all the little creatures.
by sue369 on
Apr 11, 2008 6:01 PM CDT
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Merman allowed.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 7:34 PM CDT
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This should a fun game
I expect Z to go deep in the pitch count. I'm thinking 2-1 into the 7th. Then I expect bull pen madenss from both teams. Final, 6-2
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 11, 2008 3:15 PM CDT 0 recs
Well
Once AGAIN I was wrong
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 7:32 PM CDT
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Brett Myers...
Last thing I remember regarding him and the Cubs is when he spiked that breaking ball off the plate and Murton scored to give the Cubs first place. Can't really forget the whole wife beating ordeal either......
That aside, I'm going to say the Cubs win easily tonight... 7-1
by rambler19 on Apr 11, 2008 3:23 PM CDT 0 recs
Heres a good trivia question for you
Who was hitting when Murton scored that run?
if you are familiar with the Cubs video montage from last year youd know this one.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on
Apr 11, 2008 3:37 PM CDT
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The guy who shares my first name.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 3:47 PM CDT
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Clifford...
...was the guy hitting. I remember it like it was yesterday.
by rambler19 on
Apr 11, 2008 3:51 PM CDT
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And now you know why
I go by Keystone on here. Keystone is waaaay cooler than Clifford haha
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 3:52 PM CDT
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Well
The name Clifford always reminds me of that big red dog.....
by rambler19 on
Apr 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT
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No? REEAALLLLY!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 3:54 PM CDT
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My Son Took Pictures...
...at daycare yesterday. The photographers were there trying to get his attention, and asked him what the name of his two dogs are. He said "Clifford". Silly, silly boy.
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
by initram on
Apr 11, 2008 4:36 PM CDT
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Silly silly boy haha
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 7:34 PM CDT
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Very nice.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on
Apr 11, 2008 3:56 PM CDT
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Tonight
Hopefully Z can continue his hot start, and we can win one easily while giving the bullpen a rest.
Should be a good game. Interested in seeing who starts in CF, and if Soto gets a night off, even though he had a hot bat last night.
Go Cubs!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 11, 2008 3:27 PM CDT 0 recs
I actually think a rain out might be good for us
rest the pen
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 11, 2008 3:30 PM CDT 0 recs
Ohhhhh
you might have the rigth call there.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 3:48 PM CDT
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I don't think Jimmy Rollins playing...
...is ever a good thing. Ever.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 11, 2008 3:39 PM CDT 0 recs
ohhh forgot about Utley
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 3:54 PM CDT
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And
Mitch Williams
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 3:55 PM CDT
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Greetings from Philadelphia
Found a free internet cafe. Off to game in about an hour
and hope to see lots of Cubbie Blue.
Jessica ( who is no longer Jessica)
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 11, 2008 3:54 PM CDT 0 recs
Does it look like rain?
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on
Apr 11, 2008 3:56 PM CDT
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Could be hard to tell
been overcast since I got here. Sounds like Sat is more likely for rain.
I am hoping to score a cheap ticket if it looks like rain.
Um of course they sell beer but I loath the stuff.
by Doggie Stalker on
Apr 11, 2008 4:08 PM CDT
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If that's the case...
hopefully they can get either tonight's or tomorrow's game in, would wreak hovac on the schedule if not.
Suppose to be bad here in Chicago all weekend I know.
by Tangled Up In Blue on
Apr 11, 2008 4:10 PM CDT
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You should swing by Trolley Square and grab a sub and some rice pudding to take to the game.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 4:13 PM CDT
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do they sell beer there?
TGIF, off work in about an hour and I will be downing a few tonight. Rough week at work.
FU-KU-DOH-MEH! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!!!!
by tony412 on
Apr 11, 2008 4:07 PM CDT
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Is the wind blowing out?
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 4:12 PM CDT
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Trade Today
Cubs picked up Doug Deeds from the Twins today. The kid lives in Rochester, NY (near my home town), career .293 hitter. Last year in Rochester, .246/.303/.404/.710 He's been assigned to Iowa.
by fridrikr on Apr 11, 2008 4:12 PM CDT 0 recs
what position?
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on
Apr 11, 2008 4:13 PM CDT
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Here's his career stats line
by fridrikr on
Apr 11, 2008 4:17 PM CDT
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Yawn.
A 27-year-old career minor leaguer? Triple-A roster filler.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on
Apr 11, 2008 4:40 PM CDT
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No doubt
I don't doubt it..... that's what he was in Rochester too.
by fridrikr on
Apr 11, 2008 5:20 PM CDT
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CN8
Is kinda like if WGN was owned by comcast.
One of Us!One Of Us!
by HerrProf on Apr 11, 2008 4:28 PM CDT 0 recs
What Is Cool...
...from baseballreference is the usage field. It shows the status of the bullpen's rest.
Details:
Zambrano: ····X···
Hart: ·X·X·X··
Howry: oo·o·X··
Lieber: X··X··X·
Marmol: ·o·oXo·X
Marshall: ·X······
Wood: XX··oo·X
Wuertz: ·X·X··o·
Usage -- each character represents the number of pitches thrown by the pitcher for yesterday, two days ago, three days ago, ...., up to eight days ago:
· - did not pitch; o - less than 16 pitches; X - at least 16 pitches (the median relief outing)
An Example ( ·X···o·X ): Yesterday off, 16 or more pitches, three days off, less than 16 pitches, day off, 16 or more pitches (8 days ago). Yesterday is in bold for improved scanning.
Given this, Wood, Lieber and possibly Howry are likely not available tonight.
Pretty cool stuff!
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
by initram on Apr 11, 2008 4:35 PM CDT 0 recs
that is cool, BR has come along way in the last year or so...
...I am hoping for just one X tonight next to Z's name.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on
Apr 11, 2008 4:38 PM CDT
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From Your Mouth...
... to Big Z's arm. Eat lots of bananas Carlos!!
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
by initram on
Apr 11, 2008 4:55 PM CDT
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The Good Phight...
...doesn't have a game thread up yet, and they had a grand total of 17 comments on yesterday's game thread, which covered a 12-inning nailbiter against the division rival Mets. Not tryin' to start no trouble but, man, that's pretty lame.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 11, 2008 4:36 PM CDT 0 recs
Looks like we...
...got something special goin on over here, don't we?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Apr 11, 2008 4:44 PM CDT
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anyone have an idea about the lineups yet
?
I love this team
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 11, 2008 4:48 PM CDT 0 recs
think lou is going to give fontenot another start?
he likes to go with the hot hand sometimes.....I could see Derosa giving ramirez a day off...he's played every game so far this year.
by cubsmania on
Apr 11, 2008 5:02 PM CDT
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hope not
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on
Apr 11, 2008 5:05 PM CDT
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Off to the Metra hopefully
to get home just in time for the game. Big Z!
"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 11, 2008 4:53 PM CDT 0 recs
Off to watch the game...
Have a good weekend everyone!!
GO CUBS GO!!!!!!!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 11, 2008 5:02 PM CDT 0 recs
Cubs lineup via yahoo
A. Soriano lf
K. Fukudome cf
D. Lee 1b
A. Ramirez 3b
D. Ward rf
G. Soto c
M. DeRosa 2b
R. Theriot ss
C. Zambrano p
A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou
by NIUcubbie on Apr 11, 2008 5:07 PM CDT 0 recs
I like hat Soto is moved up before Derosa
just saw the lineups good post.... I heart soto... I think he will be 5 before the end of the year
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on
Apr 11, 2008 5:10 PM CDT
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ALSO no ROLLINS!!!!!
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on
Apr 11, 2008 5:10 PM CDT
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its always nice seeing an MVP on the bench!
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on
Apr 11, 2008 6:02 PM CDT
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Dome in CF??
interestante. lou wants some big bats in the lineup today.
by noiseboy on
Apr 11, 2008 5:13 PM CDT
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Soto! He just may be the MVP of this team before the year is over.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Apr 11, 2008 5:14 PM CDT
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Krabell of ESPN fantasy had him ranked the number four catcher
He is really starting to get respect....
I am super happy about him. I think this might be the best positional talent we have produced in a while... And before last year I never had hope for him to be good. He must have figured it out. Its awesome to see him be sick nasty
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on
Apr 11, 2008 5:17 PM CDT
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ahead of Mauer
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on
Apr 11, 2008 5:18 PM CDT
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ward
for obvious reasons can't be in the field as an everyday player..but when he's a good bat to have in the lineup once in a while. I predict 10+ runs tonight!
by cubsmania on
Apr 11, 2008 5:17 PM CDT
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Cubbies lineup
Probably our best possible hitting lineup, w/o a DH. And we all know the DH is an abomination.
by californiachicagoan on
Apr 11, 2008 6:15 PM CDT
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TGIF Everyone
Go Cubs! Let's start this weekend off the right way with a victory...!
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
by blueivy on Apr 11, 2008 5:25 PM CDT 0 recs
?
intresting dome is batting second i like it though
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Apr 11, 2008 5:33 PM CDT 0 recs
first post
lookin for to beat on the wfie beater! whats up everyone!
by Wrigley Ryan on Apr 11, 2008 5:37 PM CDT 0 recs