Open Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Tuesday 4/15, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 15, 2008 6:05 PM CDT
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Tell the truth. If someone had told you the day before Opening Day, that two weeks hence the Cubs' most consistent starting pitcher would be Ryan Dempster, you'd have had them put away. That is, however, exactly where we sit tonight, and he'll need to be, because the Reds' best, Aaron Harang, will be facing him.
Today is Jackie Robinson tribute day, so many Cubs (Derrek Lee, Daryle Ward, coaches Gerald Perry and Lester Strode) and Reds will be wearing Robinson's retired #42.
Site note: I'll be at the game tonight. Thus, I won't be able to post more than one overflow thread. I've got one set to post at 8:30 pm CDT. I've asked the tech team to monitor the threads tonight and post another one if it gets too busy or slow. Please let me know if you have any problems.
Ex-Cub note: in an eerie mirror of what happened to him with the Cubs in 2004, Indians closer Joe Borowski was placed on the DL today, "triceps soreness" being cited as the reason. Borowski clearly suffered a drop in velocity early in 2004 and looked hurt, but it took till June for him to admit it and go on the DL. In the meantime, the Cubs lost four games (two tied games he lost, and two blown saves) they might have otherwise won.
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The hot-hitting Derrek Lee is .343/.395/.743 lifetime vs. Harang (12-for-35, 2 doubles, 4 HR). Aramis Ramirez has homered three times in 30 AB against Harang. Harang was 3-2 vs. the Cubs last year, but with a 4.76 ERA.
Of all people, Corey Patterson has hit Dempster well (5-for-14, a HR).
Today's game is on CSN Chicago and FSN Ohio. Thus, if you have EI, you should get it, one way or the other. For more, here's today's MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday(2007 version)
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Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Anyone else........
suffering through exams right now?
I’ll be “multi-tasking” my time between the Bankruptcy Code and the game. Although, I have to say, I’m very concerned about Dempster v Harang. I still can’t get over the fact Aaron Harang is such a good pitcher. For some reason, it has never made sense to me.
"I make love to pressure."
-- Stephen Jackson
Not in school
But I’m currently studying for my real estate licensing exam tomorrow! Good luck to you. I need a miracle. :P
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 15, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
You in law school?
I graduated in 2005. Where are you in school? Bankruptcy Code…ughhhhh
Go Cubbies!
Anyone else......
not able to find this thread on the home page? I had to click on Al’s profile to find this in his list of recent activity. I deleted my browser cache and this post is still not appearing where it should.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
I think Al just finished watching..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
LOVE that sketch!
n/t
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 15, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
You are an unending source
of creative graphics. Bravo and lol!
The BBC would like to apologize for the following announcement. -- Monty Python
Thank you...
but I’m really just a dork that has an overactive imagination. Is Emelie the correct spelling of your name, or did you just use it to be creative on the “internets”? Only asking because I like it, and my oldest daughter’s name is Emmalee.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm
It seems to have got out on the RSS feed. Still not on the homepage though
"It makes sense it really does" -Lou on Soriano hitting 3-4-5
by TheRamZamDLEE on Apr 15, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Couldn't find it either
Got in when someone posted a link to it on the earlier thread.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Apr 15, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I am not seeing...
...”new” versus “read” threads. Everything looks like I read it already, which I have not.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
It's a testament to Al's clockwork production
that I assumed there must be some mistake, his game thread must be around here somewhere. On any other blog, you would assume the proprietor had real life get in the way, or some such.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
Something's really screwed up here.
I’m posting this right after getting home from the game. The game thread was supposed to post at 4:15 pm CDT. Obviously, it didn’t. I made some phone calls and got it posted at 6:05.
I’ll investigate tomorrow why this happened and make sure it doesn’t happen again, because I spent an hour at the ballpark stressing until it got posted.
Thanks for all your patience.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Same thing happened with the overflow thread.
It hadn’t posted at 8:30 as it was supposed to, so I went to your profile and saw it listed under your recent activity. I think it was on the home page by 8:45 or so.
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 15, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the info.
I’ll pass this along as well.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
It is on there now
at my computer at least
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Maybe someone could post a FanPost that just
points to this thread. In the meantime, here’s a picture:
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
In the nicetime...here's another picture.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
well
can someone tell me how the response is towards Dusty and Corey since I am stuck without tv
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Ditto that.
No TV for me tonight.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Are You Also Stuck Without a PC?
Because I’ve gotten every game thus far via these listings:
http://www1.myp2p.eu/index.php?part=sports
and one of these players:
http://www.sopcast.com/
http://tvants.en.softonic.com/download
with the exception of one, which I found here by locating a CSN stream here:
http://www.watvon.com/
Ahh, the digital age. :)
by KingOfTheCats on Apr 15, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Can you please...
...explain these a bit more??
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
announcing the lineups...
few boos, few cheers for both. nothing overwhelming.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Harang...
...Ugliest Man in Baseball?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Toss up between Harang and Derrick Turnbow.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
I think Turnbow...
...just needs a haircut and a tucked in shirt. Those two things won’t help Harang.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
AKA Howerd Stern
”>
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
EDIT: Howard Stern
et cetera, et cetera, et cetera and so forth.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Father and son?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Even trying to pose like a stripper...
Randy Johnson is ugly.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions
HAHA
That pic of Randy poll dancing is hilarious. Outstanding!!
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Just want to say thanks
to whoever discovered that the old Gameday brings up the old Media Player. I have had some problems getting on due to server overload, but otherwise it works.
Seems like less traffic tonight - maybe everyone’s working on his/her taxes? - but I should be able to listen tonight!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Taxes done?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Can you pleeeease link me?
I can’t get it to work on this stupid effing old computer at work!
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 15, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
OK
Bring up Gameday 2007 with this:
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2007/gd.html?2008_04_15_cinmlb_chnmlb_1
(This is Al’s Gameday 2007 link on his game thread.)
then use the Listen Live on Gameday Audio button.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Thanks, but it's a no go.
I can’t install Flash on this ancient piece of crap without Admin. privileges!
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 15, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
wow, awesome! thanx for mentioning this. i can now see the game on my mac for the first time since spring training!
"I'd rather win ugly than lose pretty," -- Lou Pinella
New one still doesn't work
on my PC, but I finally got an email from a tech guru asking for debugging info. I was going crazy trying to “watch” on Gameday as well.
In the meantime, at least this works.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
The "other guy" some folks wanted
along with TNO is now on the DL.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
...are often the ones not made.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
jackie robinson day!!!!
let me start by saying in my 26 years ive never been a prejudice person at all whatsoever. having said that jackie robinson day was supposed be a tribute in which i’m all for. but from i’m reading it is turning into a race issue. torrie hunter running his mouth and teams like the astros being flamed for not having blacks on their team. i just read a story that stated the # of blacks in the mlb is at an all time low. when will this crap stop. i’m sick and tired of the whole balck issue. i dont believe for a minute teams are boycotting black players.
only real problem i see is our “american” pasttime is turning into a “world league”. alot of americans are being kicked to the curb (blacks and whites alike) in favor of cuban,dominican, and asian players.
so this insuiting (however u spell it) that mlb is being some kind of racist needs to stop and players like torrie hunter need to shut their traps and play ball.
Go Cubbies Go!!!!!!
they never do mention that the number of blacks in the NBA
are much more than the number of whites in baseball. It shouldn’t be racial issue. Reverend Jesse Jackson’s remarks last season towards the Astros and Braves was foolish. How can you call teams racists when half of their rosters aren’t even Americans!
However what Jackie Robinson did was a great feat that should be remembered. He was a great player (although you could argue that based on numbers he wouldn’t be a HOF) and impacted the game greatly.
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
How exactly
could Jackie Robinson Day NOT be a race issue? I see what you’re saying, but what Torii said wasn’t untrue; there is a paucity of African-American players in the game. He spoke his ind about a real issue. Can’;t fault him for that and I think that type of action is in line with what Jackie stood for.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
It is true but NOT a function of racism in MLB...
by crazymountain on Apr 15, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Hard to say.
Granted the NBA and NFL present quicker paths, but there is some truth in what Sheff said last year, that team would rather take advantage of talent in Latin America that’s cheaper to develop and sign (read: take advantage of dire poverty) than African-American talent. So, I’d say it’s not due solely to racism, but racism definitely plays a role. How big and how prevalent this is would be very hard to say.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Your confusing racial prejudice...
with economics.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
The two are inseparable.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
LOL....
OK…I’ll just walk away from this conversation right now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Smart, and a Spurs fan...
Next thing you’re going to tell me you’re actually Glenn Hoddle himself.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Not exactly.
I don’t share his views on the mentally handicapped. LOL.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yabbut...
the falling ratio of black players in MLB is sovled with what? Quotas? Affirmative 40-Man Roster Action?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Only if Selig retires...
and the owners replace him with Jesse.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
This is getting ugly fast.
I’m out of here.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
The best period for MLB
Was the late 40’s the 50’s and 60’s…...there is no explanation needed. That said, baseball has been minimalized generally over the last 30 years or so…....Now MLB is again a racist organization…..I do not buy that and never will…..
by crazymountain on Apr 15, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Tougher regulation of the
training camps in the Dominican Republic would be a start. Don’t make it easy for team to take advantage of the dire poverty down there, at the expense of developing players here.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I'm not sure I understand what you would want done.
Regulate the camps?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
the problem
You don’t recruit a player to a team based on their skin color, ethnicity, etc. The SOLE reason why a player is signed to play is because they are trying to create the best team possible.
Besides, we have colleges for affirmative action
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Race is always fashionable, it seems.
Saw on ESPN that some group that I never heard of (although ESPN’s story called it one of the foremost and influential blah blah) was upset that the numbers of blacks in MLB was down. They even graded MLB a B-....Now, what does this have to do with baseball? CC Sabathia has formed leagues in Northern California to draw blacks back to baseball. It isn’t a boycott by MLB that has led to the percentages being down….it actually has to do with the fact that, if you can play hoops, you can turn pro right after High School….no five or six years riding busses in the Minors HOPING to make the show….
by crazymountain on Apr 15, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
There was a report about this
on, I believe, 60 Minutes or ESPN about year or two ago. You are correct, African-American children as a whole do not play baseball anymore and are mostly hoopsters. You and a friend can go to the park and play HORSE or one on one, etc., with baseball all you can do with 2 kids is play catch (which, BTW is one of my great joys in life). Plus, you need access to an empty ball field if you want a game. Basketball hoops abound and the lack of an African-American pro baseball player that they idolize like MJ, Kobe, Shaq, etc., makes it difficult to get excited about it. There are some African-American ex-players that are trying to start baseball youth programs as they would like to see more in the Major Leagues as well.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I don't care what background someone has....
if they can put the Cubs in a better place, more power to them…..
by crazymountain on Apr 15, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
wind is howling out
.....should be a lot of scoring. Lets hope we have some baserunners….
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Here's hoping that Harang's sinkers rise.......
by crazymountain on Apr 15, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
The over under is 11 runs....
the most of any game today. i took the over.
Cubs lineup
Soriano
Theriot
Lee
Rmairez
Dome
DeRosa
Soto
Pie
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
anyone wanna do a gameday chat?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Reds lineup
Patterson
Keppinger
Griffey
Phillips
Dunn
Encarnacion
Votto Bako
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
What CSN channel chicago?
I’m frustrated here
The BBC would like to apologize for the following announcement. -- Monty Python
Dusty and Griffey
will wear 42 on the Reds.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
*happy dance*
I found a spot here where I can get radio reception!
Anyway, does anyone else find it kinda funny that whomever appears on Cory Provus’ pregame show receives gift certificates from Walgreens?
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
On MLB audio
they don’t play the commercials and you just hear what’s going on in the background. Heard the lineups announced, and as expected, Dusty and Corey got mixed reactions, with cheers probably outnumbering the boos.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
Darn, Joey Votto starting at 1B
Anyone else think he’s miles better than Hatteburg?
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Everyone except
Dusty.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
It's kind of ridiculous.
He’s better AND younger.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
well
wasn’t Cedeno? Murton? etc. etc.
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Apples and Oranges.
Votto is a blue-chip talent, not Murton and (gasp) Cedeno.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
And the difference is really demonstrative with Votto.
Murton/Cedeno is probably preference.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Yep.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
dusty been announced yet?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
yeah, i replied to your post above
few cheers, few boos for both he and Corey, nothing overwhelming either way.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
dusty been announced yet?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Big cheer for the Corey groundout
nothing malicious sounding.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Like how Dempster is dealing
he makes me smile
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
Stupid hop before he catch...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Hurt how?
Get on the phone. THE BIG MURT COMETH.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
where the heck was this pitching
his entire career?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
thats what he gets for that stupid hop!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."- George F. Will
3 up 3 down
5 pitches.. God D going in fantasy tonight
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
Good inning for
Dempster and why for the love of God does Sori need todo that damn hop? Now he’s hurt.
can't watch game
was he injured badly? Is he out?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Routine pop out to LF and Sori came up lame.
Theriot was helping him off the field
He's dropped a ball or 2 because of that hop.
Now this.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Soriano is the Jermaine Jenas
of this Cub team.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I would go Ledders...
but there’s only one King.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
You can have him!
rimshot
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
hey o!
arsenal is dead to me anyway. time to root for the other heartbreaking letdown of a team…oh wait, still spring! still being optimistic! go cubs!
At least we both bask
in the steaming wreckage of Chelsea.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
throwing my weight
behind barcelona. which means man u will win it all.
I'm a bit for Barca, too
When is Messi back?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
not sure
heard he was out for 6 weeks, and that was about 4 weeks ago? thought i read that ronaldinho was out now too?
Ronaldhino?
Hadn’t heard that. Rumor is he’s heading to one of the big four next season if he doesn’t go to AC Milan
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
i guess messi's back
played in the league this weekend. would love to see ronaldhino in the premiership…but not on one of the big 4.
I'm with the KOP on this one.
They seem like the tougher-luck team of the 4.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Yep.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Sure!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Probably a better comparison.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Twisted Ankle?
Was putting no weight on it.
Right leg injury, out of the game
Yes...
as he came down from his stupid “hop the before the catch”.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
IS IT SERIOUS?
someone answer!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
I dont know about serious...
he couldnt do a full hop because he was on the move while catching. If you saw the catch, there was nothing that would indicate any injury.
well I am stuck with watching gameday
so I have no clue what is going on
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
I didnt mean to imply
that you should be watching the game…just that if you did happen to see the catch, there was nothing indicating there should be any injury.
he was limping being assisted off the field by theriot
so thats the end of his lead off career
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."- George F. Will
There wasnt
anything awkward about the catch…wasnt even a big hop.
I realize this is a little reactive/early...
but isn’t that we do as participants in a blog?
Your thoughts…has Soriano probably been hurt the entire season? The reason for his slump?
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Barry Zito
would like to speak with you.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yeah,
but past 100 mil, who’s counting? Zito is a way worse signing, IMO.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
The replay showed him..
landing kinda funny on his right foot…a little sideways…he rolled the ankle a little.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions
he needs to get rid of that dumbass hop
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."- George F. Will
How long do you think he'll be out?
shit, I wanted to see him in Washington next weekend..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
I think he is
suspended for amphetamines or something
Like how we are getting the PC up
hes tough
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
Is Reed Johnson unavailable tonight?
n/t
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Lou loves Fonty
against RHP. DeRo will move wherever…
... thus Fonty will play.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
if its an ankle, no big deal, if its the same
hamstring as last year…who knows.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Well with him out
why not try Fukudome at Leadoff? Yes? No? Hell no?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
I imagine it'll go like this in the coming days
SS: Theriot
LF: Johnson
And so on…
Not saying it’s right.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Send a reliever down and bring Murton up.
Reed will play CF
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Maybe.
I think Lou wanted to wait a while more before moving Dome up, but in a sitch. like this he may need to move up.
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
almost a homerun on gameday for theriot
good hittin, come on Lee! We Need you more than ever (well not really) now!
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Theriot with a double
2 hard hit balls so far, one a line out by Fontenot
Can someone tell me exactly what happened?
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Soriano did his hop to catch a pop up to left...
...he landed clean, did another hop and then picked his leg up off the ground and was helped off.
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Apr 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
Looked like he tweaked something, needed Theriot to help him off the field. Couldnt tell if it was an ankle or hammy. Said he went right into the tunnel when he got into the dugout.
Anyone watching on MLB.tv
having any trouble. Mine is very jerky.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
Technically no
Technically no since he’s an unsigned free agent. It’s my understanding (I’m no expert) That you can’t serve a suspension unless you are on a 25 man roster. Since he’s unsigned he can’t serve his suspension. Also it was his second offense and it’s a 75 game suspension I believe.
Theriots double
wasnt close to a home run. 2 hopper to the wall.
Lee robbed of a base hit
Riot to third, Lee thrown out at first
Two outs.
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Did anyone else hear
Bob and Len saying something about Dempster putting a ball on Waveland during BP?
great Ramirez is sucking now too
good thing we have Lee.
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which leg did soriano hurt last yr?
He picked his leg up the same way running to third last yr. this scared me
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scares
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by Bricks and Ivy on Apr 15, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
meh any idea when we know the severity of the injury?
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Soriano's injury:
Dusty’s fault?
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Don't like this move...
How many times has DeRo played LF in Wrigley? Once? He always works in BP at the position he is playing that day—2B. Pie better be ready to help.
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Rotoworld
I dunno how legit this is, but they are saying:
Alfonso Soriano left Tuesday night’s game after tweaking his ankle catching a fly ball.
Ken Griffey Jr. hit a fly ball to shallow left, and Soriano got under it and did his trademark hop as he caught the ball. He appeared to come down awkwardly on his ankle and hobbled off the field with the support of Ryan Theriot. He was taken out of the game and replaced by Mike Fontenot.
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Here Comes Dempster
Once he starts to miss the strike zone…look out. Especially with Dunn.
"Above anything else, I hate to lose." — Jackie Robinson
Well, lets see what he does
He is better than expected so far…
Dusty has to be ticked...
the reds are clogging the bases!
I will agree
Dunn could have been called out on at least 1, maybe 2 of those pitches
Wouldn't know what's going on...
I haven’t hated Billy Williams this much, ever.
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what the hell
Gameday is showing some of these pitches as being in the strike zone that are called balls?
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It was a strike.
My signature is worthless.
by Zy Toro Young on Apr 15, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Dunn walks
Could be a good thing, now Dusty might take him out.
My signature is worthless.
I am using gameday and I can see that these pitches are strikes
and a professional ump cant! HA!
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Scary Stuff
Especially with this wind blowing out
"Above anything else, I hate to lose." — Jackie Robinson
When Ron and Pat actually paid attention to the game...
Sounded like D-Ro misplayed that ball?
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well, they are interviewing Billy Williams.
Hence the lack of diligent attention to the game, though Pat is interrupting when necessary.
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope, not misplayed
With the wind blowing out, he didnt have a shot at it.
Triple play please?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 15, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions
why didnt Lou bring in Reed to play left?
he could have led off as well?
Felix Pie must play everyday!
lefty
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by Bricks and Ivy on Apr 15, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
That doesn't make sense...
Isn’t Johnson playing for Pie vs. LHP?
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no
fontie’s a lefty. johnson isn’t.
harang’s a righty.
Votto K's
one down, sets up DP
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Bako!!
hahahah I wonder why he is on the Reds..
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Now they are hitting to left field.
We should do the same.
My signature is worthless.
Would really be happy with only giving up one run here
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
1-0 to the bottom of the 2nd
this could be a roller coaster ride
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Lucky lucky...
Billy, I love ya, but please watch the game a little bit when you’re a guest on the radio. Talking through the simple, yet necessary interruptions…yikes.
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so um.....
..when will we know?
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The answer, my friend.
Is blowing in the wind.
I’m guessing post-game?
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Oh ok!
so that is a strike on fukudome!
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how long will he be out with a calf strain?
should only be a couple days, right?
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Pat and Ron said they didn't know how long.
Calf strain could be all kinds of severe or not really at all.
Perhaps he should borrow some of Z’s bananas?
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Calf strain ain't no hamstring pull...
but it’s connected. Worried about his legs.
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Could be weeks...
depends on the severity..
Aaaaaaaarrrgh
Just got home to remember I am blacked out because the Reds are based in Nashville…. I guess it is BCB play by play tonight….
Anyone else notice
About Dome’s swing….Does he seem to be bailing out of the batters box more than earlier in the year (minus his single to center of course)?
definitely the Ichiro bailout swing
seems to do it against lefties trying to pop it into shallow left…or at least he did against moyer and another lefty i can’t remember
by PrincetonCubs on Apr 15, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
ive noticed that the past few games that ive watched
but i couldnt remember if he had done that earlier or not
Hopefully Fuk breaks out of his little mini slump
And hopefully we go yizard a lot
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
YES!
D-RO
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HAPPY DANCE!
2 RUN HOMER DEROOOOO!
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Sorry, but I've trademarked that!
j/k
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Hah!
Swear Ive never noticed that was your name. :)
by californiachicagoan on Apr 15, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
HOME RUN!!
YES!!! THANK YOU DEROSA FOR FANTASY POINTS!!
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DERO!!! 2 run HR
My signature is worthless.
I'm not sayin, but I'm sayin...
two of the best OBP guys on the team in a row…
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I think we've found our LF!!
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stop...
n/t
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I can't joke?
aww come on..
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That was a "fun sarcastic" stop...
not a serious stop.
What, you couldn’t tell?
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Not if DeRo has a say in the matter...
He hates playing OF, but is good at it and willing to do what Lou asks. It would be nice if Lou would treat him like a veteran for once and make Fonty learn to play OF.
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Was it fair????
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
DeRo is a Red killer
Reds announcers said he hit .510 against them last season.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic." -Bull Durham
Both of his 5 hit games were against the Reds
At one point, he was 14-15 against them. That’s more than hot, that’s scorching.
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Dempster HR?
I think he’s long overdue..
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well, he'll take a single for now
But he’ll get there.
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
hell I'll take a single come on Fonz..ty!
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As if we didn't get a good enough look
at Ryan Braun….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Man, some bad defensive LF's lately.
Adam Dunn
Ryan Braun
Carlos Lee
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Hmmm...
DeRo would win a Gold Glove in that group.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
LMAO
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
who?
I’m listening to the radio and thus can’t see.
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Adam Dunn in LF
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bwahaha!
Thanks.
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah,
but at least it’s bad both ways
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Watching FSN Ohio, 'cause that's what I get here...
Brenneman just said Corey got “loudly booed”.
I sure didn’t hear that.
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Thom Brennaman
is a stooge.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He sure loves those ribs though...
He goes to Montgomery Inn after every early evening/day game and gets free food.
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And then Brantley criticized the Cubs for batting him leadoff when he was really...
a “middle of the lineup” guy.
But, isn’t he leading off for you now?
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That's Corey's problem.
He’ll tell anyone who’s willing to listen he’s a power hitter, but his skill set says otherwise.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He thinks it is,
but he doesn’t have more than 20-25 HR power. He’s a leadoff guy or a 5 guy, but his wheels put him at the top of the lineup.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Assuming Patterson...
...can hit enouph to stay in the lineup, he is a 6 or 7 hitter. With his OBP, he shouldn’t sniff the top of the order.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
I'm watching on FSN Indiana
and these announcers are horrible.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic." -Bull Durham
Brantley just told me
that there’s no such thing as runners in scoring position. That’s news to me.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic." -Bull Durham
Well, it's the FSN Ohio feed
I’m TECHNICALLY watching FSN Indiana too I guess.
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well this sucks!
its going to be like this the entire night
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Soriano injury
For a reference, this is similar to what happened to Victorino last weekend against us. He’s on the 15 day DL, but is confident of coming back in 2-3 weeks. Could be better/worse for Soriano, just wanted to throw that out as a reference. GO CUBS
SLUGFEST!
It’s going to get ugly tonight, methinks.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
had he not been injured
his career would have been the best ever
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Definitely.
He and Maddux.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
hell
you could argue that Maddux is the greatest pitcher ever, and I am not joking
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There's definitely an argument there.
He was amazing at his peak.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
he still is now
sure his velocity is down, but he is so crafty its scary. He could continue to pitch for five more years if he really wanted to
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Present Day Maddux > Present Day Employee
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Maddux anyday > The Employee anyday
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Maddux > Clemens > Johnson > piece of dog shit > Employee
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I think
no. 2 and no. 4 are the same thing.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
The wind tonight
has to be figured into Dempster’s numbers tonight
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At'm ball...
Theriot really knocking the ball about…
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It would be nice if he could
have an April like his July last season…
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Quick question
Hey folks, sorry to interrupt. I am investigating the problem some of you noticed this evening, where this thread was available in the RSS feed, on Al’s profile, etc., but not on the home page.
I’m curious about how the post eventually did get posted to the home page. Did one of you from Al’s team edit it and fix it somehow? If you did, or have any other information you think might be useful, please reply here, or send an email to bugreport@sbnation.com. Thanks!
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
No, he's talking about earlier.
The game thread didn’t show up on the main page until way after it was intended.
No clue what happened.
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Lee just missed
a meatball by Harang. Very hittable tonight.
The jinx is on...
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A-Ram
..seems to be swinging out of his shoes everytime he lets it rip. He just needs to make some contact, especially with the wind howlin’.
it looks like Harang is starting
to settle in… Not good
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
50 pitches through 3 for Harang
We need to make him work in the next two innings, reds bullpen blows
C'mon Blue!
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Nice catch DeRo
n/t
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Wait.... I missed it.////
What happened to Soriano?
(No CSN @ NIU)
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
strained his calf
On a hop to catch a fly ball. There’s tons of comments above that describe it better.
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
You, sir.
Owe me a coke.
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Why?
And it’s madam, by the way.
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry!
Never play “jinx”?
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Ahhh, I see your comment now
No worries, I doubt many people here know I’m a chick.
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Secret's out.
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oh noes!
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
See way above
tweaked calf doing his hop on 3rd out of 1st inning.
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LMAO!
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Pie hurt!!!
Great catch…
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SHIT!
How bad is Pie’s injury??
and I’d watch out if I was Fukudome!!!!!!
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Not really hurt...
Stubbed toes on wall I think…
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good good
we CANNOT afford TWO injuries
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especially both in the OF
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Pat and Ron think it's his hand.
It’s not. It’s his toes. He’s fine. He balled up his hand in a fist out of reaction to his foot, not a hand injury.
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Yeah, foot or leg injury.
He was hopping around right after hitting the wall, on his left leg I think.
If Paul Bako would have gone deep against us...
Would have been uber pissed
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
Pie doesn't seem afraid of the outfield wall
like Sori.
BTW, Sori should stop his silly hops. Man, the guy seems like such a head case.
Not sure he's a headcase...
I just think he plays with more “joy” than other players. He adds flair to his game to represent that joy.
Always thought the hop was a little much though.
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Dome-DeRo-Soto
all three are up (and starting for my fantasy team!)
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we got the overflow thread
coming up soon??
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
25 minutes i think...
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Brennemann and Brantley
complaining about the strike zone.
It’s been bad both ways, boys.
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yeah they need to shut up
its a crappyzone for all teams
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Fuku, yes. Theriot, no.
Fukudome leads the team among regulars. On the other hand Ryan sees about as many pitches as Pie this year, below 4 regulars and 3 bench players.
Last year Ryan was dead last among regulars.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone heard anything certain
on Sori’s leg injury…how bad?
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Just heard
“Calf strain”
Muddy enough?
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Nice to see you Sue...
I mean that. :-)
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Wow, bad call.
this zone, it’s safe to say, is no rectangle or any type of 4-sided shape.
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I was going to go isosceles
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I believe the plate is consisted of two
congruent isosceles triangles
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Holy geometry class flashback, Batman.
The horror, the horror!
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a
hyberbolic paraboloid
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
really would like to see
something from Pie. He can make this team so much better IF…blah blah
Pie batting
good sign.
0-2
Bad sign.
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Well, the good thing about Neifi was...
his calves were impossible to strain. Just bone.
"Strange women lying about in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!"
what a horrible ab
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead
God!!
I really hope this offense gets its knack together soon
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They DID just have a 5 game win streak...
ups and downs, ups and downs.
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true but the problem is
the offense is not in synch. A player has a great game here and there.
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We've scored two runs off a very good pitcher.
This is about the results you would expect from a Harang/Dempster matchup.
I agree
looks foolish up there
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead
Why does Gerald Perry have a job?
He seems to have had no effect on Pie at all.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
maybe Sarge and Clines gave him some tips?
like, “close your eyes and swing”...”be aggressive (dude)...”boss sez don’t clog the bases…”
"Strange women lying about in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!"
Ha!
Maybe. Perry seems unable to alter Pie’s approach, though. Troubling.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
So does mine!
But, mine’s EDT
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Santo commented toward the end of ST
that Pie had reverted to his “old style” of batting—he had scrapped the new stance that he had worked on in the DWL. Not sure why he gave up on it, but what he’s doing now won’t cut it.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Ron and Cory Provus are speculating
that Fonzie will be placed on the DL. Speculating.
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
well I guess I will never ever see Soriano, Lee, and ramirez all in the same game
Chances of seeing him next weekend seem slim now..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Bummer.
n/t
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by bluebythebook on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been going to games since 2005
and in 05 I didn’t see Rammy, 06 didnt see Lee, and Rammy again in 08 TWO Times!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
you got to keep pie in though
lots of rookies struggle to adjust, kevin kouzmanoffs average was below .200 for the entire first half of last year
I agree, i want Pie to suceed...
But for every young guy who has been given a chance and come through to have great years, how many have failed? Its no lock that he will turn out like that.
Right,
but consistent at bats is the only way to find out.
My signature is worthless.
by Zy Toro Young on Apr 15, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
he obviously
has the talent, he just needs to find the right approach. Thats why I hate the 8th spot for him, Theriot is a perfect 8 hole hitter
But you can't put Pie and Theriot back-to-back, can you?
n/t
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prob like me in golf
I learn a new grip or swing…but when when I start to struggle revert back to old “comfortable” habits
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead
just wondering...
is there a site that rates umps on balls and strikes? like which ones favor pitchers or hitters?
"I lost it in the sun"
HD Directv VS. HD Comcast for baseball
anyone have an opinion on which is better?
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Overflow Thread will post soon.
FYI.
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
I thought it was...
inarenas.
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Hey-OOOOOOO!!!!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Thank you, thank you...
Try the veal!
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More pop-ups than
a Corey Patterson BP.
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Considering the wind,
Dempster’s been great tonight. Whoda thunk that Dempster would be our stud starter???
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Not I, admittedly.
But I’m happy he’s proved so many people wrong.
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 15, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Debbie Downer!
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I call them
as i see them, sorry but there is no way dempster keeps this up. Im just bracing myself for the inevitable crash. but in the meantime I’m enjoying it
Really has been just fine.
just a couple of mistakes…tough day to make 1-2 bad pitches.
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I vote yes.
Do we have a quorum?
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I third the motion.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
it's prolly all a hoax...
he remembered he forgot to file his taxes and had to go do it before midnight!
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
LOL!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
fonty!
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead
top of center field wall...
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead
FonteYES!
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4 pitch walk..
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead
Theriot is growing on me a little
grumble grumble grumble
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
Harang getting sloppy...
Sweep the leg!
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http://gethimabodybag.ytmnd.com/
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New meaning for CRT
Cubs RALLY Time
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
D-LEEEEE!!
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic." -Bull Durham
BLAST!!
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead
DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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I'll have that Coke.
And by Coke, I mean Guinness…
And by Guinness, I mean Jameson
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Overflow Thread
It isn’t showing up on the home page, but it is available here.
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
Like the 2007 Cubs...
might as well “Jump”
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DEEEEEEE-LEEEEEEEEEEE
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
In former Cub news:
Will Ohman just walked in two runs vs Florida
Phantom injury
coming up…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yes.
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 15, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Overflow Thread
JUMP!
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