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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 4/19, 12:05 CT

Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs


Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman is unrepentant:

"It may have been over the top," Brennaman said. "The only qualifier I will offer is that to the true Cub fans I apologize to them because I know there are great fans in the town. What I witnessed the other night -- that's the only ballpark in baseball you would see people throw 15-20 freaking baseballs on to a field, which I think is a total disrespect to the game.

"I understand all these fans are all upset. Half of them are probably brain dead to begin with. If they can't understand that what happened Wednesday night is completely over the top and out of line, then I'm sorry.

"I think what I said about how tough it is to root for the Cubs is something that a lot of people, those that didn't grow up to be Cub fans, feel the same way I do, but they don't want to articulate it. I'm not afraid to say what I think."

Sure, Marty. So NOW you say there are great Cubs fans? That's not what you said on the air Wednesday night:

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose," Brennaman said on his Reds broadcast at the time, adding that Cubs fans are "far and away the most obnoxious fans in baseball in this league."

At the very least, Marty, admit that your hatred toward Chicago and Cubs fans is based on the fact that you think the Cubs "mistreated" your son, which is pretty far from what actually happened. The Cubs didn't want Thom to split work between WGN and Fox. He wasn't fired -- he went out and found his own gig in Arizona, where they allowed him to work for Fox. For Marty to hold that against the Cubs and Cub fans is petulant, childish and unprofessional. Time for you to retire.

In actual baseball news, Reed Johnson will be leading off today -- and maybe for a while. As long as he stays hot, why not?

Eric Patterson promises he'll show up on time for games. No, really:

This time around, the 25-year-old, who was called up Wednesday, has a master plan to combat any possible tardiness.

"Yeah, get about four or five alarm clocks and make sure they get set," he said with a laugh. "It's a mistake that happened and last year's in the past and this year you learn from it and don't let it happen again."

Matt Murton has apparently been called up -- there's no official confirmation yet on the Cubs website, nor any word on who's headed back to Iowa as a result.

Today's Starting Pitchers
Jason Marquis
J. Marquis
Cubs
vs. Tom Gorzelanny
T. Gorzelanny
Pirates
0-0 W-L 1-1
5.23 ERA 6.75
4 SO 6
6 BB 11
2 HR 1
vs. Pit -- vs. Cubs

The Cubs beat the daylights out of Gorzelanny in the Pirates' home opener 12 days ago, but had to go to extra innings to win the game. Ronny Cedeno had a three-run double; maybe he'll get the start today.

Jason Marquis suffered a similar beating at the hands of the Pirates last September 21, but the Cubs also won that game. In fact, the Cubs have now won seven straight games against the Pirates. Jason Bay is a particular Marquis nemesis (13-for-34, 4 doubles, a triple, 4 HR, 5 walks). Marquis has handled the rest of the current Pirates pretty well, except for Nate McLouth (4-for-11, a HR).

Today's game is on cable in the Pittsburgh and Chicago areas. Unfortunately, with the Fox Saturday blackouts, that's about it for TV coverage. For other information check today's MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)

Baseball-reference.com game preview

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 19, 2008 10:41 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The more Marty talks...

..the dumber he sounds. When you paint everyone with a broad brush and include half a dozen insults your the one who is disrespectful and obnoxious.

He has fallen to the level of the clowns who threw the balls on the field.

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on Apr 19, 2008 9:37 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree. But I'm starting to think there's a bit of jealousy around the league.

Cub fans are very passionate, and a lot of things (WGN, Bleacher Bums, Center-Field Camera, Seventh-Inning Stretch guests, Wrigley Field charm, Bartman, Billy Goat Curse, Fukudome, etc.) provide the Cubs with a “branding” that is unique. Even Hollywood seems to like the Cubs :-).

Methinks everyone in the NL is jealous. The AL have their own demons (Bosox and Yanks).

by zevkalman on Apr 19, 2008 9:55 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Center field camera?

I trust you mean ‘GN originated it? (They did, in fact.) From what I see, every major league telecast now has at least one.

by MN exile on Apr 19, 2008 11:14 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He probably

hears the Reds players complain that it is harder for them to play the Cubs in Cincy because the Cubs fans outnumber the Reds fans. They say it feels like a road game…..poor Marty.

by crazymountain on Apr 19, 2008 10:14 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep.

Someone needs to tell Marty that it’s better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 10:58 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ugh

so he decides to clarify his generalization, but then decides to speak for every single person that isn’t a cubs fan….

by ecbc on Apr 19, 2008 3:37 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was gonna start heading over....

but im seeing 90% chance of rain on some random websites can anyone confirm its most likely going to rain out?

My 08 Cubs record 3-0
Updated April 16th

by Rudey on Apr 19, 2008 9:47 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maddux bit the bullett last night

The Padres used everyone in their bullpen Thursday night in that 22 inning game in Colorado, so the Padres needed innings out of Maddux last night. He had nothing and got shelled for 6 first inning runs but yet refused to come out of the game and sacrificed his personal stats for the overall need of the team.

Another selfless note from that game that you won’t see on ESPN, is Connor Jackson strode to the plate in the 6th inning a double shy of the cycle. He hit a shot to straight away CF that hit off the top of Edmonds glove and he ran hard from the onset out of the box and could’ve easily stood up at 2nd and collect his first career cycle, but hustled all the way and slid in just before the tag for his 2nd triple.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 9:56 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow! Gotta respect a guy like that.

I hope others (Sori, Rammy, etc.) would do likewise.

by zevkalman on Apr 19, 2008 10:06 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Funny you should say that,

Seeing as Soriano and Ramirez led the team in triples last season.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 11:02 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

actually BBTN did a nice piece on both those events last night...

...which is nice to see, becuase both events were totally selfless in baseball sense.

Classic Maddux

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on Apr 19, 2008 10:06 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Classic Maddux is right

Did they. I missed BBTN last night so that’s nice to see that they did discuss it. Usually if it’s not a “web gem” nominee or a HR, they usually don’t discuss stuff like that. I saw ESPN this morning and no mention of it, so I ASSumed.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 10:10 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Everything that I love about baseball

is personified by Maddux; class, professionalism-the team always comes first. I wish he could pitch forever.

by bluekoolaide on Apr 19, 2008 11:34 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was yesterday

but Skilling said that there would be scattered showers most of the day. They should get this game in, but probably not without any delays.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 10:12 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All I saw was the highlights

but Edmonds looked foolish on a number of those balls hit toward center. It looked like he took the wrong line to a number of them.

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Apr 19, 2008 11:29 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hits and RUns prediction for today's game

I feel better than usual about today’s game:

Cubs 12 Hits 6 Runs
Pirates 8 Hits 3 Runs

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 10:01 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's talk about the game between the lines instead of the destractions by those 'self-important' experts in the media

Get it.

No need to go further even with Piniella’s comments which were dead on.

Now the game, the Cubs won yesterday with pitching, defense and speed. Pitching-—Hill, Lieber, Marshall (who ironically is looking good in his spots), Marmol and of course—“6 Pitches” Woodie!

Right now Piniella is riding his bullpen as he tries to get right last year’s stalwart Lefties.

More importantly Cubs also won on defense with plays made by Johnson (what FA wire pick up) and Lee but also on speed for Patterson beat out the DP attempt to score the winning run.

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Apr 19, 2008 10:25 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like Reed Johnson hitting leadoff.

This is going to be very interesting to see how he does while Soriano is out.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Apr 19, 2008 10:40 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Johnson...

...is going to give you everything he has in the tank, plus a little bit more, which is why I like the guy so much. This is why I said the loss of Soriano wouldn’t hurt the Cubs, because they can get good production out of guys like Johnson (for 2-3 weeks), because he will be pumped to show what he can do. It won’t last forever, but you milk it for what you can.

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

by MPH73 on Apr 19, 2008 10:46 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Plus...

Soriano is a notorious slow-starter anyway (much more so this year obviously) and usually heats up as the weather heats up. If he’s going to back in May when the weather is getting nice, hopefully he’ll really be able to break out of it. But as much as I was a “Let Pie play” advocate at the beginning of the season, the more I see of Johnson, the more I am convinced that he is the everday center fielder. I like Felix too, but he just has not produced the way Johnson has, and Lou is all about playing the hot hand.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Apr 19, 2008 11:10 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This game will be televised nationally on NHK

... but not live – the program will be starting at 9AM tomorrow – your 7PM.

BTW both Cubs (w/ Dome) and Dragons (w/o Dome) are doing well this April – Cubs is 10-6 and Dragons is 11-6.
We Dragons purchased one free agent outfielder, Kazuhiro Wada, who bats very uniquely and lifetime average is ranked 8th all time in NPB, and he makes a lot of RBIs at 5th spot. However his fielding is nothing compared to Dome…. our team ERA is only 2.12 and that’s why we are winning without Dome…

Good night guys and hope I will find a W flag on the overflow thread tomorrow morning…

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 19, 2008 10:42 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why can't I think of the MLBer...

...who’s stance that reminds me of?

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 19, 2008 10:44 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how about this one

Wada’s homer – off a Dragons setup man at that time….

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 19, 2008 10:50 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

remember Tony Batista?

It’s the closest I can think of, although Batista’s stance wasn’t as feminine as Wada’s.

:)

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi

by ilovepie on Apr 19, 2008 11:05 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tony Batista

This is one of the most famous YouTube footage for Tony Batista when he played for Hawks in Japan….

Enjoy and good night….

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 19, 2008 11:08 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Too funny!

I’d run away too..lol..

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 11:14 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

verry funny

I’ve never watched Japanese baseball. Are there occasional fights over there between pitchers/batters or between the clubs, like here?

by Ilan on Apr 19, 2008 11:59 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

can't sleep well tonight...

Answer is yes, but unfortunately, i believe foreign players (mostly Americans) are involved in more than half of them, like this...

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Apr 19, 2008 12:46 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hilarious!

You da man, dragons.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Apr 19, 2008 1:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe

Tony Bautista?

Eric Davis had slightly similar stance, as well.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 11:08 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It reminds me...

... of Sadaharu Oh’s stance, but the stride is a little more exaggerated.

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 19, 2008 4:22 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Patterson

sent down, Murton Called up, according to Bruce Levine, ESPN

by china423 on Apr 19, 2008 10:46 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow...

...what a worthless trip for Patterson.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 19, 2008 11:00 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not content

with ruining Pie’s confidence, they’ve decided to toy with Patterson’s now, as well. This seems like a really odd move, unless Lou’s wanting to move Derosa back to 2B.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 11:10 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hopefully....

he at least is racking up the frequent flyer miles. : )

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Apr 19, 2008 11:11 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why would we send down Patterson for Murton?

by Reed's Johnson on Apr 19, 2008 10:50 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who knows

What I don’t understand is why even bother bringing up Patterson in the first place to only send himdown 2 days later? Did he peez someone off again? Most of us thought that Murton should’ve been called up in the first place but it’s kind of scary when you have actual Manangement realizing this 2 day’s after their initial move, which seems to be the case here to me.

As far as it goes, it does make sense to have Murton up and not patterson becaue Patterson apparently was neve considered to be an OF and was basically another Middle Infielder.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 11:05 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2 lefty starters coming up

That’s probably why the Murton/Patterson flip. Murton may get a start or two.

by rlpete on Apr 19, 2008 11:24 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I considered that rlpete

but it still doesn’t make sense. You just don’t send players up and down due to opposing pitchers. could’ve started Cedeno at 2nd and Derosa in LF and have Patterson come off the bench.

After the 2 lefties the Cubs I’m pretty sure will face 3 Righties, so since you can’t call patterson up for another 10 days minimum, do they call up another Lefty?

It doesn't make sense to me. Whatever, I think this was the right move to begin with, I just can't understand why it wasn't made in the first place. Anyway, onward.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 11:29 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does anyone have any idea why it keeps giving me that grey continuous bar???

Annyoing.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 11:30 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes I believe so

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 11:44 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't know

It may also be that after a few games Piniella decided DeRosa in LF wasn’t a good idea so he decided to go back to Murton. Murton isn’t great but he might be better in LF than DeRosa. Patterson hasn’t been playing OF in AAA.

I just don’t think there are ulterior motives like teaching lessons as some have posted. Piniella really seems to be trying to win every game (see the bullpen usage) so he must think this is a better move now. I trust him.

by rlpete on Apr 19, 2008 11:47 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Makes no sense at all

I love in the dugout, and Hendry has done more good then bad, but their handling of this situation has been horrible.

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

by DC Cubbie on Apr 19, 2008 11:25 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can't read all of your post...

I wonder if all this was some kind of message to Murton? To humble him in some way? Just throwing that out there…I can see no reason to bring someone up and then almost immediately send him back down again…

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 11:19 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We do not know the full story....

Could be that some team would like to see (scout) Murton or wanted to scout Patterson, or that Patterson did something or simply he went 0-6 with one RBI ( a thankful beat out of a FC), who knows, but the reality is on the surface possibly DeRosa doesn’t like playing the OF regularly or possibly Piniella see’s more of an advantage with DeRosa at 2B defensively and Murton in LF or he feels maybe Pie has finally got it….who knows.

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Apr 19, 2008 11:37 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just saw an interview with lou

where he said the reason for the move was because they feel more comfortable with Murton coming off the bench. Still doesn’t make a lot of sense that they wouldn’t have just brought him up in the first place though.

by bluekoolaide on Apr 19, 2008 11:41 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cubs line up - No Murton

R. Johnson cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .375
R. Theriot ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
D. Lee 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .357
A. Ramirez 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .226
K. Fukudome rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317
M. DeRosa lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .321
G. Soto c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
R. Cedeno 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
J. Marquis p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 11:49 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So much for my idea

of wanting DeRosa back at 2nd.

by rlpete on Apr 19, 2008 11:50 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't imagine that this will be the line up

against lefties everytime. If so, then I totally give up trying to figure out what this team is thinking.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 11:53 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Other than Ramirez

those averages look pretty good.

by rlpete on Apr 19, 2008 12:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just a breather....

for DeRo I would think….and also Cedeno has hit Gorzelanny pretty well. I’d rather see him at short though…

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 11:54 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would too

Theriot is 1-9 against Gorzellany. Small sample size I know.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:00 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I should add...

that I still think shortstop is our biggest weakness. I’m so tired of TheRiot and his scrappy act thing…..

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 11:58 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Defense

His fielding is what has really been bad lately. His approach at the plate has looked much better, but his lack of range is really hurting the team up the middle

by okiecubbie on Apr 19, 2008 12:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Someone should

duct tape Brennaman’s mouth shut. What an ass.

Hope Matt gets in the game today.

by sue369 on Apr 19, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He is an ass

but atleast you can hear that ass. Thanks to Bud I have to watch the game on Gameday.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That would

suck. I really think all of this will motivate our team to just kick the snot out of the Reds when we play them.

by sue369 on Apr 19, 2008 12:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's not talking about what happened is he?

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was referring to Thom, who I am assuming is doing the Cubs game.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:15 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was talking

about Marty in my first post referring to his comments that Al posted in this thread.

by sue369 on Apr 19, 2008 12:19 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

gotcha

For some reason I thought this game was on FOX and you were talking about Marty’s son, Ass JR who does FOX Saturday games….sorry ‘bout the confusion.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:24 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How Fitting

are Bud Selig’s initials?

by SecondSon on Apr 19, 2008 12:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Onedec

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DEEEEEEEE-LEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

What a smash.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice

number 7 already..wow

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DLee with a low, whistling HR to left

Solid.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

D-LEE!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 19, 2008 12:19 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not a good AB

for Rammy. Might need a day off.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 12:19 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wut up wit Aram??

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:20 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seems a bit off at the plate.

I really think Lou might just need to give him a day off

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 12:23 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Day off

good idea. As long as his shoulder isn’t bothering him still and he’ll need to go to the 15 day DL soon too.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:25 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Cedeno has a nice day today

I could see Lou maybe riding Cedeno another game at 2nd and Derosa at 3rd and Murton in LF and give Aram that day off you suggested.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I meant tomorrow.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:28 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or

Cedeno at short, DeRosa at 3rd. and Fontenot at 2nd. I think Fontenot hits lefty’s pretty good..

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 1:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Small Sample Size Alert!

But in 56 career AB vs. LHP, Fontenot is hitting .214/.270/.321/.591 Pretty paltry numbers, but an admittedly small sample.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dunno.

Sure like to see Aram and DLee get hot at the same time with some runners on in front of them and Fukudome behind them.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 12:23 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How's the weather looking?

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Overcast

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 12:30 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can't quite get a first pitch strike this inning.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is this game on WGN?

....stuck at work

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by Lou In Blue on Apr 19, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CSN

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by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 12:29 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

n/m

read the thread….

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by Lou In Blue on Apr 19, 2008 12:30 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OT: Lebron with 1 of the 5 best dunks

I’ve ever seen.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can anyone say...

HANGOVER!

SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!

by Keystone80435 on Apr 19, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Right there with you.....

n/t

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

by Lou In Blue on Apr 19, 2008 12:37 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SOTO!!

n/t

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

by Lou In Blue on Apr 19, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Go Go Geo Soto!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Apr 19, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Reed Walks

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on Apr 19, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lets go Riot!

Need a double down the line here

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by Lou In Blue on Apr 19, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how was sotos double???

"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"

by fischisgod on Apr 19, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Grounder just fair

Down the 3rd base line into the bullpen.

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on Apr 19, 2008 12:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Marquis is

getting the ball down. Looking solid.

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on Apr 19, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not a good way to start

"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"

by fischisgod on Apr 19, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That could

have been a disaster.

by sue369 on Apr 19, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

why isnt the game on wgn radio?

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Apr 19, 2008 12:51 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It is.

I’m listening to it now.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 12:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WGN doesn't broadcast games on the internet

you have to buy MLB Audio

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Apr 19, 2008 12:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bay pops out

two out runner on 1st

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on Apr 19, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Marquis!!

Looking good. He’s all about hitting his spots—those spots being down in the zone.

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by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good inning for Marquis...

WOuld really like him to go 6 or us have a huge lead so we dont have to tax the BP too much

"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"

by fischisgod on Apr 19, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gameday 2008

I know one time Al said he didn’t like the 2008 version, but the COOL thing is that about 2 minutes after a scoring play happens, they have video footage that you can access. Just click on scoring plays and the blue link…I’m sure many of you knew that, but just in case…

by CubbiesinColorado on Apr 19, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wish DLEE

would hit more homeruns

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Apr 19, 2008 12:59 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You HAVE to be kidding

He leads the majors so far this season.

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by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oops

You = El Borto

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:01 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know

But wouldn’t it be sweet if he had like one per game

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Apr 19, 2008 1:01 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

*giggle*

Yes, and 2/game would be even sweeter.

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by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

May be a short day

for Gorzelanny…

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, this is just too fun.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bautista

totally asleep at 3B on that play. Nice to see the Cubs being aggressive on the basepaths

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

on Gameday

Dero hasn’t been given a stolen base, anybody know why not? or is gameday incorrect there?

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Apr 19, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Error on the throw of course...

but his steal of 2nd could be fielder’s indifference?????

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he stole

second before the error though? Is the trailing runner on a double steal never given a stolen base?

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Apr 19, 2008 1:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

6-0

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll day drink ....

to that!! Thank god i’m Irish

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm not

Irish but I will drink to that anytime.

by sue369 on Apr 19, 2008 1:20 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gorzelanny

looks done.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Some dumbass

just threw beer at the righ fielder. Why do they do that stuff?

by sue369 on Apr 19, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Because they are dumbasses.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good AB Ronny

more like awesome AB!!!!!!

"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"

by fischisgod on Apr 19, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha...

I could go for a Guiness mysefl..

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

7-0

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jason helping his own cause!

Nice AB’s by Ronny and Jason.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MARQUIS!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHH

I LOVE WHEN WE SPANK THE PIRATES!!!!!

Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.

by Bricks and Ivy on Apr 19, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hot Damn

We own Gorzelanny..

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah.

He handled the Cubs pretty well in his first couple of starts against them, but they’ve hit him hard since, especially this season.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like that

both Marquis and Z both can hit the ball.

by sue369 on Apr 19, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Didn't Z have a game this season

where he went 2 for 3 w/ a walk? Awesome.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he went

3 for 4 in his last game. No walk though, but he did have an RBI and a double

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Apr 19, 2008 1:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3-4 with a double

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 19, 2008 1:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Marquis and Z...

n/m sue beat me to it

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i'm half in the bag...

so I guess I’ll take the compliment. Slainte’

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:19 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Little deja vu here

with a 7 nothing lead. Here’s to hoping we don’t need extras this time around.

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Apr 19, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My crystal ball says....

no chance. And my crystal ball doesn’t lie

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I said the same thing

about my magic 8-ball.

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Apr 19, 2008 1:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL @ magic 8 ball...

I said ‘crystal’ ball not something you find at a garage sale….. given to me by some weird old socrates type dude in undergrad. He might have been Gandolf the White.. i’m still not sure. I was into some heavy things back then. lol

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:22 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good pitch.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2 in the well....

1 to push in

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do these maple bats really give a hitter

an advantage? Seems like they can just as easily turn a bloop single into a soft infield out like that weak liner to 2nd when they break.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought the advantage..

was that they didn’t break very easily…

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 1:25 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

According to Len and Bob earlier in the game,

they break more easily.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:26 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmm...

didn’t know that…thought I heard Bonds talking about them one time and saying his didn’t break as much as the ash bats….I dunno…

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 1:28 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Found this.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:30 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks...that makes sense..

Maple is harder, but the players shave the handles down, so they’re top heavy…

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 1:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Actually, I found another article that says it's because

of the hardness of the maple as well as the narrow handles. The harder a wood is, the MORE likely it is to break because it can’t bend like softer wood. Hard AND brittle.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't know about that...

but they taste delicious with some pancakes and bacon.

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:25 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

somone call this guy a cab.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:26 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey...

it’s 5 o’clock somewhere… .it has to be. Its already 2morrow in Australia

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:29 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if you say so...

all right, chi-townbleacherbum, you’re a cab.

by jeffduarte on Apr 19, 2008 1:30 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd be the worse cabby ever...

I’d just drive people to the El. I hate traffic

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:31 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Monday night game

is at 6:05…hour earlier for ESPN…

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

is so glad...

we’re not facing Johan carlos santana featuring wicked change ups and a nasty cutter. 10 k’s last night? ouch

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DeRo has been really good

Like him a lot… Glad we didnt get that oriole player

"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"

by fischisgod on Apr 19, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

b roberts...

is 3 for 12 this week. with 1 rbi. too much good stuff? lol

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:35 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wait...

i’m way off. those are just my fanasy stats. inserts foot in mouth

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:37 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mmmmm...

feet.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:38 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Definitley worth the farm system.

Or not….

"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"

by fischisgod on Apr 19, 2008 1:39 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Derosa needs to go back to 2B.

His defense in LF leaves much to be desired.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah. I agree.

I was just wondering now what to do with Fontenot. He doesn’t seem to be as necessary anymore.

by zevkalman on Apr 19, 2008 1:42 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He just doesn't look comfortable out there....

see also… Chris Duncan, Barry Bonds, Adam Dunn, Ryan Braun, et al

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:43 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But those guys are bad defensive ballplayers, no matter where you put them.

Derosa is a pretty good defensive 2B and 3B and he’s not too bad in RF, but LF has not been kind to him thus far.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:45 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bonds excepted that is.

Until his knees got balky and he got huge, Bonds was an solid defensive outfielder

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:46 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yea good pt. from here on out...

just assume everything i say is either wrong or sarcastic. But as for Bonds… his head grew too large to be able to fit in LF, hence his inability to sign with a new team

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:48 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He was outstanding..

With the Pirates..

"The good lord wants the Cubs to win" - Harry

by Bump Bailey on Apr 19, 2008 1:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can i get a pitch count on Marquis plz?

I stopped keeping track after the 4 runs we scored in the bottom of the 3rd

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

83

"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"

by fischisgod on Apr 19, 2008 1:43 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

55 strikes

28 balls

"Hey Chicago what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today"

by fischisgod on Apr 19, 2008 1:43 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good to see

a good outing for Jason.

by sue369 on Apr 19, 2008 1:45 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

83

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:43 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice snag by Dome!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dome is

just freaking awesome.

by sue369 on Apr 19, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he is making every other ....

manager in the league nervous and/or jealous.
Signed,
Jim Henry

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

One of these days a fan or player is actually

gonna get killed by one these new brittle bats.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ron's been saying that for a while now.

I think you’re right; someone is going to get injured.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Apr 19, 2008 1:49 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And word on whether.....

Fuku still ships his bats in from the Land of the Rising Sun?

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Those watching on TV

anything wrong with Lee? Why did ward replace him?

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Apr 19, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No word yet.

"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen

by BlueSox on Apr 19, 2008 1:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

D Lee

is fine. D Ward needs a few more cuts so he can get that elustrious first hit. Also, D Lee had to trim his beard. He will be done by game time tomorrow I heard

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 19, 2008 1:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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