Open Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Wednesday 4/16, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 16, 2008 4:00 PM CDT
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If you missed it buried in the comments in the recap thread below, Alfonso Soriano is on the 15-day DL and Eric Patterson has been recalled from Iowa.
Now, here's the deal on what happened last night here.
The way it was explained to me, yesterday's game thread did publish -- as those of you who found it through my profile discovered -- when it was supposed to, at 4:15 pm CT. However, somehow the mechanism that publishes it didn't tell it to go to the front page.
Obviously, it's more technical than that. What I'm doing today is staying home until it posts, so that you will see it when you're supposed to. I've been told this problem wasn't reproducible and shouldn't happen again.
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Josh Fogg. Wow. Last time we saw him he threw six good innings and the Rockies annihilated the Cubs 15-2 last August 11. However. Lifetime vs. the Cubs he is 7-7 with a 5.69 ERA, and Derrek Lee (.406/.429/.719 in 32 AB) and Aramis Ramirez (.333/.438/.815, 9-for-27, 4 HR, 16 RBI) usually beat him like the proverbial drum. The wind is absolutely howling out tonight -- maybe even more than last night.
Last year, Z was 6-9 at home with a 4.96 ERA; 12-4 on the road with a 3.06 ERA. So far this year (yes, I know, small sample size), he's 1-0, 1.32 in two starts at home, and 0-1, 7.50 in his only road start so far. Adam Dunn has homered six times off Z in 49 AB, but his average is only .224. Ken Griffey Jr. is .367/.457/.733 (11-for-30, 5 doubles, 2 HR).
Today's game is on CSN Chicago Plus. That means CLTV in Chicago, and various satellite channels. Also check today's MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Discuss amongst yourselves.
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wow this sucks
every time I plan my annual Cubs game, a player ALWAYS gets injured. I’ve never seen Soriano, Lee, and Ramirez all play in the same game. Oh well…........
and what a slap in the face to Murton as well!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Al
I will be right over your right shoulder tonight in 436. Ill yell what a god you are…..women will swoon women will swoon.
GO CUBS
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
LOL
436, actually, is down the RIGHT field line. You’ll be all the way across the field.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Al i will be in the left field corner...
Seated section – 102. I will wave if you happen to look over.
Not sure if you remember but that is where my season tickets are.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
Patterson...
Anyone think he’ll get the start at 2nd tonight?
"I've never had Red Bull in my life, but I've seen people at a bar order Red Bull and vodka... If I had a couple of those things, I'd be like that malt liquor bull leaving the bar!" Lou Piniella
He might start in LF.
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I think Patterson at second, DeRosa in left...
...is more likely. Patterson has been playing nothing but second base since he started the season at Iowa, and (so far as I can recall) didn’t see any time in the outfield in spring training.
He played 1 game in CF this year
"I've never had Red Bull in my life, but I've seen people at a bar order Red Bull and vodka... If I had a couple of those things, I'd be like that malt liquor bull leaving the bar!" Lou Piniella
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 16, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I reckon Fonty will be at 2nd...
...and DeRosa LF. EPat will pinch run and get one at bat tonight.
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
lol
just cause the kid gets called up doesn’t mean he’s guaranteed to play tonight, it’s not a 1-day thing. that said, i hope he gets in!!
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
Why would Dusty start him at second?
Oh, you mean EPat. Think about it, folks: We could see Corey grounding out to Eric tonight or, better yet, Eric stroking a gapper out of Corey’s reach.
Trivia question for which I have no answer: Is this the first time a Cubs player has played against his brother at Wrigley Field? Something tells me it isn’t.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
I like 'em both...
I saw E-Pat a couple of time in Peoria and took a liking to him…but I also really like Murton and wish there was some way the organization could find a spot for him.
I suspect Eric is coming up because he is more versatile defensively and there is no point in working in Matt as the plan is to move him.
"They say the big possums come out late." H. Caray
ugh...
Maybe epat and his .222 average in Iowa is just what we need to give us a jump start in the leadoff spot… gag.
I wonder what...
Kenny Lofton is doing these days? JK.
"I've never had Red Bull in my life, but I've seen people at a bar order Red Bull and vodka... If I had a couple of those things, I'd be like that malt liquor bull leaving the bar!" Lou Piniella
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 16, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I am not JK.
If i were hendry i would call kenny up and see what he wants to actually play baseball.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
He better hurry...
Before Dusty scoops him up.
"I've never had Red Bull in my life, but I've seen people at a bar order Red Bull and vodka... If I had a couple of those things, I'd be like that malt liquor bull leaving the bar!" Lou Piniella
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 16, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn’t every GM worth his salt have him on speed dial?
by LeeElia's15% on Apr 16, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
hey i would...
in a 17 year career he has been to the playoffs 11 times. Pretty solid.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
I agree that you have to consider it as this wont be the only trip to the DL this season for Soriano
....lets see how EPatt does
Felix Pie must play everyday!
True - and to be honest...
i am sure Lofton would love to play and he probably wouldnt mind splitting time with Johnson in Center.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
Getting past Harang was the hard part.
I really feel the Cubs are in a good position to win this series. The team has its No. 1 starter on the mound, the bats came alive yesterday, and it’s been a nice warm day here in Chi-Town. Quoth Ron Santo, “Let’s go get ‘em.”
By the way, anyone know why Arroyo isn’t pitching? I thought he was the Reds’ No. 2.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Friday
He pitches Friday against the Brewers. We just missed his turn in the rotation. Against the Brewers: Arroyo, Cueto, and Harang; their best 3 pitchers.
I haven't check stats
but doesn’t it seem like the wind has been blowing out an awful lot for early in the season so far? Maybe I’m wrong, but it seemed like last year there was an unusually few number of days, and so far this year it’s been good and windy.
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
Time for us to stand PATT!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow!
You even put the reflection in! All hail santoswoodenlegs and his mighty photoshop skills!
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
Um...no.
That is sloppy and hacked together in 5 minutes. Plus also my photoshop skills are about one level above what a chimp could do compared with people who actually use it for a living.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm interesting
E-Pat vs. C-Pat, Round 1.
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Who did Murton piss off?
We need A. A real outfielder and B. a good CONTACT hitter. I like
E-Pat but that is not him. I had enough fun at the game in Philadelphia
Friday with guys in the outfield who were at best out of position.
I get that he is more “versatile” but I want an outfielder to replace Soriano
we have enough back up infielders. E Pats big advantage is speed but he has to get on to use it. BRING BACK ORANGE GUY.
It would help...
...if Murton had some power—-or at least a demonstrable power stroke at AAA. But he doesn’t. – TL
Or if he were left-handed
Which I’m sure is why Patterson got the call. Piniella is obsessed with getting more lefties into the lineup.
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by Josh Timmers on Apr 16, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Hendry and Lou must have something against Murton
Honestly, when your LF goes down you MUST call him up. I think he would be more productive than E-Pat. I mean Hendry is saying things such as “well he’d be a starter on many other teams in LF!” Then why doesn’t he call him up! Hell, even by not calling him up, it makes Murton’s trade value decrease
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I think...
This has to do with Pie. They are trying to see what E-Patt can do up here. If they brought up Murton, then they would have to send him back down when Soriano comes back. I think by bringing up Patterson, you see if he can be that speedy/versatile player to play OF/IF. If he succeeds, then I’m sorry to say, but I think Pie gets sent back down.
"I've never had Red Bull in my life, but I've seen people at a bar order Red Bull and vodka... If I had a couple of those things, I'd be like that malt liquor bull leaving the bar!" Lou Piniella
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 16, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou is probably happy to run DeRosa and Johnson...
out to LF and let Patterson, Fonty, and Cedeno take care of 2nd, and from the looks of DeRosa bat so far…that seems like the best idea.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
so we are going to put someone in LF
who really hasn’t played at that position AT ALL in his career? It makes more sense to give the job outright to Murton and have DeRosa, Cedeno, and Fontenot at 2b.
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LF
I dont thing they brought up Patterson with the intention of giving him a lot of playing time. I think he is a left handed pinch hitter with versatility.
"Sometimes an intelligent man is forced to be drunk in order to spend time with fools." -Hemmingway
then that even helps out my cause
who plays LF? Johnson? Slide Derosa there who is 2b?
It makes MUCH more sense for Murton
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Not really
DeRosa and Johnson will likely split time there and Fontenot/Cedeno/Patterson will play second. Murton plays one position and hits from the right side. If he was a lefty, it would be a no brainer.
"Sometimes an intelligent man is forced to be drunk in order to spend time with fools." -Hemmingway
We were hoping to do that very same thing...
with Soriano when we signed him, plus also it’s only for 2-3 weeks.
Just sayin’
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I should have said...
with Soriano in CF when we signed him…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah and we know how that turned out
I just think we need to build the best team we can now and I think Murton is a much better hitter at this point than Patterson and he is a natural LF which we need. I’d love for E-Pat to prove me wrong, but I really think Murton was the better option.
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Your basing your opinion on the assumption..
that Patterson is going to get the lion’s share of playing time in LF. I don’t think he is.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
It probably doesnt help that he hasnt mustered one extra base hit in AAA...
...if he was raking, he probably be here.
That and EPatt can play more than one postion
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Maybe we overrate Matt
Maybe we overrate Matt just a bit.
I love Murton as much as almost anyone else but Hendry was offering him for a song and there were no takers.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Apr 16, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
You hit the nail on the head
We like Murton because he is a hard worker, he is unique, he has orange hair, he is the only decent part of the Nomar trade. Unfortunately, scouts and GM’s don’t seem to share our ardor.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Murton has ZERO extra base hits and ZERO rbi's
Epat is a LH hitter, has some speed and at least has a SLG ave above 300. Murton is nothing special.
Um.
We’re seriously going to base our views of Matt Murton on 25 minor-league at-bats? Where his OBP exceeds .500? Are you serious?
Any word
Any word on how bad it is these things can really vary and how long he’s expected to be out?
Anyone who thinks we can win without Soriano being productive for a long time is pretty goofy.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
Well he's on
Well he’s on the 15-day disabled list, so, call me goofy, but I’m guessing he’s expected to be out at least 15 days.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
15 day DL
15 day DL is for all but the most severe injuries.
It could mean anywhere from 15 days to 2 months basically. My question is any word on how long he’s expected to be out?
There’s only 2 DLs 15 and 60 days.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Apr 16, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd say 2-4 weeks
that’s my gut feeling
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I love Matt as much as anyone else
I love Matt Murton as much as almost anyone else but I think we need to have a speedy guy replace Soriano.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
Comcast
My TV is telling me that the game is on Comcast Sports Net, not Comcast Sports Net Plus. It says that the Bulls are on CLTV and Comcast Sports Net Plus. What gives?
Switched...
originally it was on CSN+ but it was switched to CSN because the Bulls are a joke…
I wonder if keeping Murton down
has to do with OPTIONS. Clearly he has fewer left than E-Pat. The guy hit .300 in a FULL season in the majors so it is not like he is some unknown quanity. Yes he lacks both power and speed but I for one think the ability
to um GET ON BASE is kind of selling point. I suppose Johnson in LF is Ok but that means Pie and I just don’t think DeRosa is that good in the OF. If they let Ward have one more start in the outfield , more bad things will happen.
I am actually pretty hopeful that team is fine with Sori out a few weeks but if Lou goes nuts changing the lineup every day vs having brought Murton up to play the majority of the games in LF, I think they will suffer.
Options don't work like that
Options are based on service time in MLB, not a finite number. A player can be sent up and sent down as many times as a club wants in a three year period of the player being on the 40-man roster. When that period is over, in his fourth year, he has to clear waivers to be sent down.
I believe this is Murton’s third year. Next year he would have to clear waivers before being sent down. Chances are somebody would have claimed him.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Correct...
Patterson’s promotion has nothing to do with Murton’s options, as Murton has, in fact, already burned his option for this year by being on the 40-man roster.
This move seems strictly based on Patterson’s speed, versatility, and LH-ness. I’d have to guess that this means Piniella is going to go with Fontenot at 2B and DeRosa in LF. That way, the lineup gets more LH and we add more speed to the bench.
I’m not sure I agree with it – I think Murton is a better hitter than Patterson, and is certainly suited to play LF. But, it appears that hitting is not what Piniella is looking for from his callup.
OK I'LL BE THE FIRST ONE TO SAY IT
And I’m pretty sure I mean it too. As much as Fonz can help a ballclub, to be brutally honest, RIGHT NOW, we’re a better team without him. If you need me to explain why I’d be glad to.
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
Dome to lead off
Japanese article says Dome might lead off due to Soriano on DL. Is that really happening?
Same article says Griffy greeted Dome as “Konnichiwa” before yesterday’s game ;-)
Today’s game will be televised live here in Japan and I will watch some part of the game.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
what's the lineup then?
Fukudome RF
Theriot SS
Lee 1b
Ramirez 3b
DeRosa LF
Patterson 2b
Soto C
Pie CF ?
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Purely Speculation
Cause I’m stupid. Sorry. But if this were to come true (fingers crossed), I think Soto would be 6th, Patterson 8th (assuming no Pie).
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
that really spreads apart the left handed batters
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
True
But at this point don’t you think Soto has earned to be in a RBI situation. If not, Lou is smoking something…
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
Patterson after Soto then
but whatever, let’s just hope we see it happen! Fuku in leadoff that is, we’ll see…
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
The New Lineup Game...
well…with the recent events as they are…I would do this…
Dome RF
Lee 1B
DeRosa LF
Ramirez 3B
Soto C
Pie/Johnson CF
TheriotSS
Fonty 2B
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
why move lee
to the 2 spot where he’s less likely to be in big rbi situations? He’s hot and i’d like atleast two guys to have a chance to get on before he bats.
So move in him your lineup.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Crap, Yes Meaning
I thought you were saying it was fact. Sorry, I have no idea if he is, would love to see it though obviously. Has this ever come up on this site?? :)
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
Quick, somebody summon Bruce Miles!
(spinning around).... Bruce Miles! Bruce Miles! BRUCE MILES!
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
That does seem like a really bad idea...
But, Lou’s a crazy crazy man.
If Fontenot starts...
then EPat will be riding pine. With Z on the mound, the wind blowing out, and D Lee teeing off on everything he sees, Lou can put Ernie Banks’ statue in the line-up and not break a sweat. Expect a lot of line-up changes during the next 2 weeks. It will make for interesting debates, which is fine with me.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions
I wouldn't be surprised to see very few changes...
Piniella seems to have a serious affection for Fontenot. I think we’re going to see Fontenot at 2B and DeRosa in LF a lot while Soriano is out.
well I could see a lineup of
Theriot SS
Fontenot 2b
Lee 1b
Ramirez 3b
Fukudome RF
DeRosa LF
Soto C
Pie CF
Eh, i dunno..we’ll see what happens..
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I like the idea of Dome-Dero
therefor, my lineup would be
1 Fukudome RF
2 DeRosa LF
3 Lee 1B
4 Ramirez 3B
5 Soto C
6 Theriot SS
7 Fontenot 2B
8 Pie CF
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 16, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions
I'd flip Theriot and Fontenot...
because Fontenot is a better hitter. And you get the ever-exciting “splitting up of the LH bats.” But it appears that Fontenot and Theriot will be batting at the top of the order.
My turn
1. Fukodome RF
2. Fontenot 2B
3. Lee 1b
4. Ramirez 3b
5. DeRosa LF
6. Soto C
7. Pie CF
8. Theriot SS
Fontenot is a better suited #2 hitter as a lefty with a little speed. DeRo is to slow and DP prone, better suited to an RBI spot like 5. Pie hits seven because if he hits 8 he will never see a fastball and will continue to strikeout at Dunn-like levels.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
I like DeRosa
5th. He needs ducks on the pond.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright Change of Topic
Z being pissed about a bad outing and just dominating fools tonight
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
I second that...
and to top it off, he jacks one onto sheffield ave.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
has anyone considered
that calling up Eric Patterson may also have been a nice gift to both brothers to get a chance to see each other? Not that it should have any sort of huge impact, but I rate the odds that E-Pat sees more than 5 ABs in the remaining two games vs. the Reds as minimal. There’s nothing stopping Hendry from sending E-Pat back down on Friday – if you don’t prefer Murton or Patterson on the basis of their playing, then this would be as good a deciding factor as anything.
If Hendry's decision was based on this....
He is smokin crack. Family reunions don’t fall into his or Lou’s job description.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL the mention of chemical substance abuse and
here’s Dr. Phil to the rescue. Perhaps someone on Dr. Phil’s staff paid for EPat’s transportation to Wrigley. Or perhaps CP called him a little bit depressed after his performance last night and the “booing.” The booing might have brought up repressed trauma in CP’s not so distant past. haha
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
The point is
that if you don’t expect either player to really see much playing time, especially over the next two days, then this is as good a deciding factor as anything. Certainly players have been called up for stupider reasons. Player morale (in this case E-Pat’s) is just as good as any.
by false cognate on Apr 16, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
On the contrary.
While I expect EPat to have splinters in his ass after the next few days, if anyone deserves a morale boost it’s Murton. I see where you’re going false cognate, but i think it’s the wrong way in a one-way. Let’s just root for whomever is in the line-up. Fair?
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't disagree with you
I’d like to give Murton a morale boost as well. But I think this was a unique opportunity – we know E-Pat has had disciplinary problems with the organization in the past. What better motivator to fly right than to come up and see your big brother as an everyday player? On the one hand, it’s a nice family reunion, but on the other hand, it’s also a message – “you could have a chance to show up your big brother – if you can get your act together.”
by false cognate on Apr 16, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Lineups
Reds
Patterson, CF
Keppinger, SS
Griffey, RF
Phillips, 2B
Dunn, LF
Encarnacion, 3B
Votto, 1B
Valentin, C
Fogg, P
Cubs
Fontenot, 2B
Theriot, SS
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Fukudome, RF
DeRosa, LF
Soto, C
Johnson, CF
Zambrano, P
Wow is right....
I think that this kind of managing of Pie is likely to ruin any self-confidence that he has….
by crazymountain on Apr 16, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure Lou
sat the kid down with an explanation. I completely trust Lou
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
Yea
You have a promising, struggling 23-year old and you sit him against the Reds pitching staff? Egads.
VORPy
by VS on Apr 16, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Let him watch the team
belt out about 18 hits tonight. Make him wish he was out there and make him think if he was playing better he would be out there. Lite a fire under his ass while he’s on the pine.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
There is no way they called him up
just for the hell of it. I think the more versatile and bats LF handed thing makes more sense.
the LSU connection
leading us off, I like it!
by the way, this is my first of hopefully many posts on this awesome site!
by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on Apr 16, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions
Welcome to the best blog in baseball my friend...
sings… Hey Kalamazoo, what do you say? the Cubs are gonna win today!
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
The wind is blowing out between 25-40 mph
So if you have Fogg or Z on your fantasy team…..
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
You really have a problem
if Fogg is on your fantasy team
A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou
HAHAHHA
No doubt. What was I thinking.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
The OVER/UNDER is 12
So this game should be interesting. It might take at least 7 runs to win tonight
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Over/Under is 12 eh?
Cubs 12 Reds 1—I took the over
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
If thats the case
then you money should have been on the run line. Cubs are favored by -1.5 runs. Better payout.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
nevermind
-1.5 is even money. Not worth the risk. +12 is the way to go.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL @ Fogg on a fantasy team
that is taking ‘fantasy’ too far
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions
"ME BIG Z'
“ME NO CARE ABOUT WIND, ME GOING TO PITCH COMPLETE GAME SHUTOUT THEN CHUG COFFEE TO THE FACE”
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
I forgot about that Z mentality
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Wind is blowing out at 26 MPH to Left
WOW!!!!
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
Thats why
They should have called up Murton. He could fly high on his unicorn to stop all those big mean home runs from leaving the park and protect Al and the BCB’ers in the LF bleachers.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I Think I Might Be Onto Something
Consider these three difficult to comprehend data points:
- Patterson gets the call-up instead of Murton
- DeRosa moves to LF
- Fontenot bats lead-off
Perhaps there’s a single explanation:
The team is using Soriano’s absence from the team as a chance to see if they have an in-house alternative to a Roberts deal down the road.
De Rosa will man left while Fontent and Patterson see if either can establish themselves as a legitimate everyday lead-off hitter and 2nd baseman. Either way, when Soriano returns, he moves down in the order. If Patterson or Fontenot establish themselves in that role, De Rosa becomes the super-utility guy, otherwise he returns to 2B until a deal can be worked for Roberts.
I know everyone (myself included) is tired of the ghost of Brian Roberts haunting this team, but it’s an explanation that happens to account nicely for all three data points.
I think your looking too deep into it
I expect to see lots and lots of different line-ups during Fonz’s DL stint.
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
Me, too, but...
... if I’m right, you won’t see DeRosa at 2nd during Soriano’s DL stint. He & Johnson will play left, Johnson & Pie center, and Fukudome & Ward right. Cedono & Theriot will cover short and Fontenot & Patterson will battle it out at second.
I agree it’s a stretch, but it does make some sense – to trial Fontenot/Patterson in what would be the Roberts roll at 2B/lead-off you’ve got to get Soriano out of the lead-off spot and DeRosa away from 2nd base without destroying chemistry. Soriano to the DL and DeRosa to LF allows the team to do precisely that.
by KingOfTheCats on Apr 16, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on Cubs.
You weren’t getting much from Soriano anyway. Keep playing hot and they’ll be no pressure on him once he returns.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Wind is blowing out at 26 MPH to Left
WOW!!!!
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
Wind is blowing out at 26 MPH to Left
WOW!!!!
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
I’m just messin with fishisgod
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
This Post Brought to You by the....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
No wind
Rain and flash flooding in the forecast
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
The roof is closed. No wind today.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Yea
Prince Fielder. They postponed the game….
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
The wind
The wind is blowing so hard that they’re afraid Fontenot being so little will be picked up and blown out of the park.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
Hey Fontenot...
You’re not in Kansas anymore
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 6:44 PM CDT reply actions
Sorry
Really sorry my internet is acting a fool. Good jokes. I do apologize.. I hate you wooden legs…. :) I am getting better at posting pictures
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
HAHA
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHA
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
not cool i am really sorry everybody!!!!!
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
I dont think anyone cares. I happen to enjoy the rapid fire comments.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHA
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
oops
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you sure this isn't
‘Wax on Wax off’ diagram?
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Tom Skilling
thanks for the map, i’m now more confused
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions
how do I find out
who is singing during the stretch tomorrow?
"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello
by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on Apr 16, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions
I'm getting something on the radar sir!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions
HAHAHAHAAH
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
i jsut expl;ained your quickness on the visuals to my roomates
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
I see Fonzi
is already back to work at his 2nd job.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions
????
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
it was a stretch..... sorry
Soriano being on the DL and all. Ok it sucked.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah...
seeing as how he’s not really known for his DL stints. If we we discussing “The Employee” or even J.D. Drew…then yeah…good one.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Blue tops...
again!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions
Z prefers the blue tops
hope it works
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions
YES!
I turned down tickets to the game now I’m all amp’d up wishing I’d gone!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
that sucks
I should see Z in Washington in 10 days if that makes you feel better :-P
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
I'm going
Mon and Tues. Thats why I didnt go today. Plus I have a big party weekend planned. hahah Hank Williams JR and Lynyrd Skynyrd Friday night (I hate country music but I’m sure the people there will be worth going to make fun of) and a mad crazy insane Chicago Slaughter Indoor Football game Saturday. BWAJAJAJAJAJJA WHAT WAS I THINKING! I should be at the damn baseball game!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
great inning for the Zmiester
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Wasted roster space.....again
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
He stiffed the visiting clubhouse manager...
and then grounded out to Fonty in the shift.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
grounded out
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions
The Riot is well
a Riot right now!!
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sweeeeeeet
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
ok Fukudome I really need fantasy points
so can you um please hit a HR?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Fu Ku Dome !!
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions
yes!!!!
Dome thank you for the lead and points!!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
DOME!!!
on my fantasy team - so is Z lol - this could be a good night
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions
i have them both too
then again, i have lots of cubbies :)
cubs = love
Derosa is helping me out too!!!
My cubbies are doing great on fantasy! (Zambrano, Fukudome, DeRosa, and hopefully Soto!)
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
lets make this a blowout
anything under 25 runs in unacceptable
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
But anything over 12
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
oh oh
‘UNACCEPTABLE’ I miss-read
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
It literally IS a blowout.....25mph blowout
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
so far
has the wind been blowin out a lot more than it was last year at the beginning or am i imagining things?
Yes it is
I dont remember it blowing out at all in April last year.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
lol yea anything over 12 works
i’m tryin to make a living over here. hehe
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
No game on TV here :-(
I just got home and turned on FSN (in Muncie, IN) and the game isn’t on – we get the Pacers instead because of the stupid fake FSN Ohio we have here… it’s FSN Ohio unless there’s a Pacers game.
I have Comcast cable which is the only thing here that doesn’t get Comcast Sports Net (oh, the irony)...
You need
to spend the $199 and get Extra Innings
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
passed ball….
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah what is wrong with this offense tonight?
it can’t seem to get anything going..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
put in pie!
reed johnson is washed up in the game!!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
yea what s up with Ramirez?
getting hit? come on, you’re better than that kid. lol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions
Yea!
BULLSHOES! Bench him!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Party time!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
SF, CA
home of the worst contract in history, barry zito.
NO DOUBT!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
HIYO!
State College, PA reporting for duty.
(still glad that the buckeye count in this blog remains nonexistent)
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
HAHAHA
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Should be pretty
quiet in here tonight (no bitchers) if they keep hitting like they did in the first inning.
shite
come on Z, get a hold of yourself!
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I know! I just watched. That guy is a bad ass
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I know! I just watched. That guy is an HGH user!
you had a typo…
;)
CEDENO DERO!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
how the hell do you hit a ground rule double
AT WRIGLEY!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Dero
came in on it and then ran back and the ball bpunced off the warning track hahah
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah it seems almost impossible to do
especially because of those baskets
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Shiza
What’s up with his fastball? He’s usually clocking in at 90 MPH now
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
he's throwing into a 25mph wind
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Jeeze louize
I didn’t even notice that.
That means his usual fastball is, like, 115 MPH! Sign him for a 10-year extension! omg!!
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
good point
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
YES!
Good time! Let’em rooolllllllllllllllllllll
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Murton looked a whole lot better in LF than that.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
yea i'm just a troll haha
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
Nothing against DeRo but he hasnt looked tooooo comfortable in the outfield this year.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
it was the wind
hurricane waveland got the best of him
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions
A full time outfielder
would know that. He shoudlnt have jumped on the ball off the bat with wind like that.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I am glad we got out of that with one run
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
Fonty strikes out looking
on a pitch that looked high to me.
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
Riot outs on a fly ball to right field
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
Hey remember?
Back in 2003 when Patterson looked like a beast? Then on that fateful day running to first he injured his knee. Since then all that consistency when down the toilet. I just wonder what coulda been and if he never injured that knee and kept on playing like he did.
Those numbers, at a full season, would have looked great. But who knows.
I was just thinking about this and thought I’d bring it up.
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
Dusty played a huge part in his demise
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
I dont think you can blame dusty for that
otherwise he would have gotten his head right in baltimore
well he kind of did
he had pretty decent numbers as an Oriole, IMO.
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Weren't they hitting patterson lower in the order
in ‘03-like fifth with Grudzielanek leading off? It seemed like he was a lot more comfortable there. Then the next year they tried again to make him a lead-off man and that was pretty much it for him.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 16, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sooo pissed right now
My old crappy Directv reciever is wack. All my Extra Innings channels say BASEBALL. I dont know what game ids what. Interesting that the only channel that reads a game is Yankees vs Red Sox. hmmmm
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
yea i forgot. pretty lame!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Couldn't watch Dome's 2 run double
Need to zap to NYY-BOS on NHK to see his hghlight reel
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
yes
he might be the Pirates Parrot.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
score!!
man and I was gonna put a post calling it before hand too
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#6 for Lee
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Your name reminds me of the word "placebo"
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
oh it's back
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
wind power
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
i dunno
he should have had 15 by now
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WTF are you talking about?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!??!?!
He’s like so good, like, OMG! You don’t know anything!!!!!!!
(joke)
He hit his 6th home run on June 6th of last year: he’s a full 20 days ahead of that pace. And he didn’t hit his 7th home run a month after that(July 15th). He’s been tearing the month of April to shreds with the pace he’s at right now.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Me too!
What a nice boy, giving us all these runs.
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 16, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome can you help me out again?
please??
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a grand slam by Soto
would be nice
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
hell I'll take that
Fantasy Corridor up for me (Fukudome-DeRosa-Soto)
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
hahaha @ fantasy corridor
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
soriano
Enough already. Soriano is the most undisciplined player I have ever seen. Pls trade him.
Soto would make me a happy man
if he jacks one
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Zambrano's speed
From Gameday I see Zambrano is working a lot in the 89-90 range with his fastball. If this is a conscious effort then I think it’s great news. He could get more groundballs and throw fewer pitches in that range.
CLOGGED BASES!!!
Dusty is loving this!
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
you mean
“hating’ this”?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
It was sarcasm.
But, yeah. Hating it.
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 16, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
josh fogg for MVP
for the cubs that is lol what a joke
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions
pervert
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
NASTY!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Geo doubles!
7-1!
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
Fantasy Corridor!!
Strikes AgaiN!!
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Damn, how close was he to a GS?
Gameday has it really close to it being out of the park
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
5 feet maybe?
Perhaps a bit more.
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 16, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed Zambrano, Fukudome, Soto, and Derosa are all starting
and all having a great game
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Yep... I dropped McCann for Soto. Not looking ao dumb after all.
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
ONE BOUNCER TO THE IVY
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
or something like that. it was a gapper line drive
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
in Dusty we trusty
hahahaha
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
mike lincoln was my college roommate
he was kicked out of school for putting…. at night… just night putting…..with the 15 yr old daughter of the Dean. oh wait, that was Mitch Cumstein. sorry
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Fogg's done for the day
Here comes the bastard child of Abraham, Mike Lincoln
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
well that adds a run to my stats tonight
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Squirrels on surfboards,
Gameday is so freakin’ slow
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
ahh
I always love the gold old In play, run(s)
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
yes! another run for me!
Fantasy Corridor!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
The Fantasy Corridor
is SIIICK!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
wooooohoooo
Z’s first hit is an RBI
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
This game got out of hand really quickly
I hope Patterson somehow makes it to bat.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
do pitchers get points for hitting stats?
cubs = love
not in my league damn it!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
wow I could have my 'over' bet locked by the 4th inning or earlier lol
sweeeeeeeet
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions
same here. i am loving this
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee's up for his second at bat
this inning.
God the Reds suck tonight
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
just tonight?
ha good one
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Why isn't Pie in now?
Clearly the game is locked in. We don’t need Johnson out there to give us an edge. Pie can comfortably work on his swing in a major league situation.
NO WAY!
I need the fantasy points! haha
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on A-Ram...
Grand SLam for the Cubbies and my Fantasy team!
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
He deflected it onto himself
So not teeeechnically a HBP. But still crummy!
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 16, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Phew!
"I've never had Red Bull in my life, but I've seen people at a bar order Red Bull and vodka... If I had a couple of those things, I'd be like that malt liquor bull leaving the bar!" Lou Piniella
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 16, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Ramirez
watches a ball bounce away from the C, run scores from 3rd. 10-1 CHC
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
wtf
I’m so confused
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
About life, man
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
he fouled it
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
i somehow flagged this comment. dont know how though.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
It hit his bat.
It was sooo far inside it hit the bat then hit him in the back shoulder. I havent seen that before.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
SCRAPPY SCORES!!!
Yeaaaah!
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
Valentin is brutal back there
"I've never had Red Bull in my life, but I've seen people at a bar order Red Bull and vodka... If I had a couple of those things, I'd be like that malt liquor bull leaving the bar!" Lou Piniella
Really like the offense lately
We are hitting the ball!
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
It's a TV commercial tagline for Dos Equis
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 16, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Its on again! HAHAHA
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHA
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Those commercials are great.
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 16, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
His donor card
lists his beard.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
He has a sandwich named after him
on every continent.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
His blood
smells of cologne
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
The funniest commercial I ever saw
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=ugjoa24mjeo
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
who cares what he drinks
what do the hotties in the background drink??? hehe
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
zoiks!
wow, just got in. If the Reds come back then the last 40 years are definitely my fault!
"Awakened by the clatter, the startled (Hack) Wilson, thinking the ball had been hit, jumped up, tore after the ball, scooped it up, and threw a perfect throw to second base. Gales of laughter erupted in the stands.
Votto
lines out to SS, double off attempt at 1st unsuccessful. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Had he not stumbled,
we may have had a chance at that out. Oh well.
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 16, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I swear
The cubs only win when me or my family members are at the park.
or more like they dont lose if me or a family member is at wrigley.
My 08 Cubs record 2-0
Updated April 5th
then perhaps we should all chip and get u tix to every game...
yea right. get off the computer and get ur ass to clark/addison haha j/k
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
MY family, on the other hand...
My brother’s been to about a dozen games, and they’ve lost in big deficits EVERY. TIME. Why I brought him to the second game of the season, I don’t know.
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 16, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Valentin
strikes out on a check swing. 3 out. Due up: Fukudome
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Z forzapping....
go for 3-3 Dome!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
DOME!
Of course.
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 16, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh.
Nevermind.
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 16, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Result
Dome – struck out looking
Matsui – basehit to RF
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I say wait til the 6th to put him in
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
PLus
Reed johnson needs to learn the windy game conditions. Its good for him
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
no pressure. he’s either thinking too much or not enough—let’s find out which!
"Awakened by the clatter, the startled (Hack) Wilson, thinking the ball had been hit, jumped up, tore after the ball, scooped it up, and threw a perfect throw to second base. Gales of laughter erupted in the stands.
Pie
I meant, put him in
"Awakened by the clatter, the startled (Hack) Wilson, thinking the ball had been hit, jumped up, tore after the ball, scooped it up, and threw a perfect throw to second base. Gales of laughter erupted in the stands.
Dome,
facing the new pitcher 41 Jeremy Affeldt (L), strikes out called, inside corner.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
normally Dome give cooooooool eyes on ump
slammed his bat only once
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa
also strikes out called, same location (outside corner for him). 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
nah let Pie sit...
as someone said earlier, it might light a fire under his ass watchin everyone light up Cincy’s pitchers like a frat house bong.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions
word
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
3 Ks
But, with a 9 run lead that doesn’t hurt as much. More like an ego blow.
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
Agreed!!
I like your new signature, too.
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 16, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Kinda OT, but
That burn Len just made on Bob regarding the worth of his baseball card was great.
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
Keppinger
strikes out on a 94 mph fastball way up and outside. 3 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I was surprised to look at Zambranos BB's for the year and see....
3 BB, 22 Ks
polar opposite of last year
Jump to the overflow thread!
And awaaaay we go!
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
overflow thread is now open
if we need it
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
4-1 now -- schumaker went deep just now
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions
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