Open Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Wednesday 4/16, 7:05 CT
by Al on Apr 16, 2008 4:00 PM CDT
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Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs, Apr 16, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
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?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
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"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Apr 16, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Al on Apr 16, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!"
by HIGGY on Apr 16, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 16, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He might start in LF.
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 16, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by cwyers on Apr 16, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I reckon Fonty will be at 2nd...
...and DeRosa LF. EPat will pinch run and get one at bat tonight.
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by mrtobby on Apr 16, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Don Gerard on Apr 16, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by LeeElia's15% on Apr 16, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!"
by HIGGY on Apr 16, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!"
by HIGGY on Apr 16, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by JB 23 on Apr 16, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!"
by HIGGY on Apr 16, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by john62 on Apr 16, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, I see. Thanks!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by cubbieblue86 on Apr 16, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
Nice. Those wings look like they're made out of spun glass.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
You even put the reflection in! All hail santoswoodenlegs and his mighty photoshop skills!
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by mrtobby on Apr 16, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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...
by LPLancer23 on Apr 16, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 16, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It would help...
...if Murton had some power—-or at least a demonstrable power stroke at AAA. But he doesn’t. – TL
by timlacy on Apr 16, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Josh77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by IndyDiehard on Apr 16, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
then that even helps out my cause
who plays LF? Johnson? Slide Derosa there who is 2b?
It makes MUCH more sense for Murton
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by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by IndyDiehard on Apr 16, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I should have said...
with Soriano in CF when we signed him…
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by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by JB 23 on Apr 16, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think you are exactly right, though lou may give patterson a shot in left. the fact is that lou likes players with some versatility and that’s not murton…
"I'd rather win ugly than lose pretty," -- Lou Pinella
by anormal on Apr 16, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm....
I heard the same complaint against Baker. Everyone must have something against Murton.
by rlpete on Apr 16, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 16, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Ross on Apr 16, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by cubswin on Apr 16, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 16, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 16, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say 2-4 weeks
that’s my gut feeling
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by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 16, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Holy Cow on Apr 16, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Switched...
originally it was on CSN+ but it was switched to CSN because the Bulls are a joke…
by seang03 on Apr 16, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 16, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Ross on Apr 16, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by SouthernCub on Apr 16, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSS!!!!!
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that really spreads apart the left handed batters
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by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by cubsmania on Apr 16, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Ross on Apr 16, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tribune says Fontenot will lead off tonight.
by cwyers on Apr 16, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scraptastic
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
by mrtobby on Apr 16, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
does this mean LSU 1-2
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by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
?
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by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That does seem like a really bad idea...
But, Lou’s a crazy crazy man.
by SouthernCub on Apr 16, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by SouthernCub on Apr 16, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Apr 16, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by SouthernCub on Apr 16, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Ross on Apr 16, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Alright Change of Topic
Z being pissed about a bad outing and just dominating fools tonight
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Here Here
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by false cognate on Apr 16, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Eric doesn't
Adopt his brother’s tendencies
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You tellin' me this guy wasn't involved in this decision?
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Bruce Miles on Apr 16, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Lou and Hendry have backed off...
...on letting Pie get three starts against Cincy. Wow.
by cwyers on Apr 16, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm sure Lou
sat the kid down with an explanation. I completely trust Lou
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by LT on Apr 16, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You really have a problem
if Fogg is on your fantasy team
A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou
by NIUcubbie on Apr 16, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
"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
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I forgot about that Z mentality
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really hate these blackout rules
Does anyone know if the game is on sop cast anywhere?
by LT on Apr 16, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wind is blowing out at 26 MPH to Left
WOW!!!!
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by KingOfTheCats on Apr 16, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by northsider on Apr 16, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
by they'll I mean there'll
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 16, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wind is blowing out at 26 MPH to Left
WOW!!!!
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wind is blowing out at 26 MPH to Left
WOW!!!!
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 6:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wind is blowing out at 26 MPH to Left
WOW!!!!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wind is blowing out at 26 MPH to Left
WOW!!!!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just messin with fishisgod
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Anyone know what the wind is doin tonight?
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
quick. Someone Find out...
Which direction the wind is blowing, and how fast it’s gusting…
by Thelonious on Apr 16, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 16, 2008 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHA
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHA
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
not cool i am really sorry everybody!!!!!
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
HAHA
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate you
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LIVE ACTIVE WIND RADAR - NORTH CHICAGO
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Tom Arnold is.
Friday it says TBA and Sat. is Robbie Gould and Sun. is Bonnie Hunt.
by sue369 on Apr 16, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Are those the new base coach helmets?
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 16, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHAAH
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i jsut expl;ained your quickness on the visuals to my roomates
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
????
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Lets have a good game.. ladies and gents
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
batter up!!!
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
COME OOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
little excited lol?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
great inning for the Zmiester
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what did griffey do?
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasted roster space.....again
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
grounded out
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fonti
Needs to go with the ponytail so he doesnt blow away
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Riot is well
a Riot right now!!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sweeeeeeet
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee
single to RF
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A Ram
hit by pitch
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let go Dome!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fu Ku Dome !!
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3-1 on Dome
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome
Rips one down the line. 2 runs
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0
Cubs
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes!!!!
Dome thank you for the lead and points!!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
i have them both too
then again, i have lots of cubbies :)
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on Apr 16, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
am the only one
who thinks dome should stay in the 5 hole?
by bheidge on Apr 16, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRo
rips one down the line. 2 rbi
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4-0
Cubbies
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But anything over 12
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh oh
‘UNACCEPTABLE’ I miss-read
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really liking the offense
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
winds blowin out
so too early to talk about a blowout
by ams05g on Apr 16, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
so far
has the wind been blowin out a lot more than it was last year at the beginning or am i imagining things?
by ams05g on Apr 16, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I love Josh Fogg
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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)...
by schwarztech on Apr 16, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Wild pitch
DeRo to 3rd
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
passed ball….
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
31+ pitches already in the first inning for Fogg
hope he doesn’t get too tired.
by zevkalman on Apr 16, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
R Johnson
pops out boo hoo
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yea!
BULLSHOES! Bench him!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evening all from Cumberland, MD
Watching the game in my hotel room and listening to Pat & Ron
by alabebo on Apr 16, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Party time!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SF, CA
home of the worst contract in history, barry zito.
by billywan on Apr 16, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO DOUBT!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Isiah Thomas the GM for the Giants too?
by bheidge on Apr 16, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by NittanyCub on Apr 16, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHA
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should be pretty
quiet in here tonight (no bitchers) if they keep hitting like they did in the first inning.
by sue369 on Apr 16, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well I'm here!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANOTHER
Dunn walk…WTF!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
alright come on Z
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
shite
come on Z, get a hold of yourself!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keystone Cops
In left center….
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And DeRo
misjudges one. WTF!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4-1 Cubs
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel just worked a 17 pitch at-bat against the Brewers
by miamicanes on Apr 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I know! I just watched. That guy is an HGH user!
you had a typo…
;)
by billywan on Apr 16, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CEDENO DERO!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aww come on
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by NittanyCub on Apr 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by NittanyCub on Apr 16, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow I've never seen that before, a bouncer into the bleachers...wtf?
by alabebo on Apr 16, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least DeRosa didn't hurt his calf on that!
I’m trying to look at the positive side of things :-)
by zevkalman on Apr 16, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good point
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot
saves the day. 3rd out
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
Good time! Let’em rooolllllllllllllllllllll
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to the bottom
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Murton looked a whole lot better in LF than that.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
by BlueSox on Apr 16, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
surprised it took so long for someone to post that, slacker
by ams05g on Apr 16, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I am glad we got out of that with one run
"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"
by fischisgod on Apr 16, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRo can make it up
with his bat.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Inning over. damn
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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]
by EJThunder on Apr 16, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dusty played a huge part in his demise
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think you can blame dusty for that
otherwise he would have gotten his head right in baltimore
by bheidge on Apr 16, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well he kind of did
he had pretty decent numbers as an Oriole, IMO.
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
when the yanks and sox play
the rest of the mlb takes the day off, remember?
by ams05g on Apr 16, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea i forgot. pretty lame!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs