Open Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 4/2, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 2, 2008 9:15 AM CDT
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Today, with the hoopla of Opening Day gone, the Cubs get down to the day-to-day business of winning ballgames, and will try to even this three-game series.
Morning notes:- Gordon Wittenmyer tells us a little about Kosuke Fukudome's interpreter, Ryuji Araki.
- The new surface at Wrigley Field is playing very fast right now, almost like artificial turf, say some players.
- Yes, the missing apostrophe on the Ernie Banks statue base will be placed there, probably by the next homestand.
- More on the proposed sale of Wrigley Field to the state. Looking less and less likely all the time.
- WNUA radio's Rick O'Dell, a huge Cubs fan, gave BCB a shout-out on his site today. Thanks, Rick!
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Stats are 2007 season stats
While I obviously wasn't around during the game discussion on Opening Day, I am well aware of the problems all of you had in getting the thread to load, and thanks to sue369 for posting the extra thread and to Trei for putting it on the front page.
Here's how we're going to handle this problem, at least for now, and in the future there may be other options: at 2:45 this afternoon, probably about the fifth inning or so, an "overflow thread" will automatically post. So, keep checking the front page around that time for the new thread, and you can move the discussion there.
I'm also going to ask those of you who like to post pictures in threads to please refrain from posting large photos in game threads. They really slow the servers down. You can still post them in LESS-busy threads.
Part of the problem on Monday was that it was Opening Day, a busy day, and there were several games going at once, really burdening the servers. There are only three day games today, so things ought to be a little easier. Let's see how this goes and we'll make more adjustments later as necessary.
Batter matchups today: Derrek Lee is .444/.556/.833 lifetime vs. Suppan, with five doubles, three HR and nine walks in 45 lifetime PA. Ted Lilly handled the Brewers pretty well last year, though Ryan Braun was 3-for-6 with a HR, and Jason Kendall, who obviously didn't face Lilly last year, is 3-for-10 lifetime with a double.
Today's game is on CSN, on the usual radio sources, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version - this link has pitcher stats and splits up)
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Have no idea, except...
... that it's their first regular season telecast, so they probably want to do some extra stuff.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Looks like a one time thing...
...but I would not be shocked if they eventually expand out the pre-game and post-game shows permanently. NESN does at least 1 hour of pre- and post-game each for every Red Sox game (and names each half hour differently so they can have multiple corporate sponsors). YES added their Batting Practice Today show last year before the pre-game show (though it is really just another pre-game show with a minute or two total of batting practice footage). I can't say that I have any desire to watch that sort of material, but it is becoming the sexy thing to do.
You said....
" I can't say that I have any desire to watch that sort of material, but it is becoming the sexy thing to do."
100% agreed. Who do they think is actually watching this stuff?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Those of us who are less privileged
I don't need to see another half hour of talking heads.
But, as someone who only gets to Wrigley every other year or so, seeing a half hour of BP on TV every now and then would be a real treat.
I hadn't thought of that.
But I can see how that would be cool to watch.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
That is what I had hoped for from YES...
...but they tend to just show a few 15 second clips of BP, usually only show footage from the CF camera (so you have no idea where the ball is going). If they really covered BP (constant video coverage of warmups), I would watch from time to time. I always get a kick out of it at a live game.
Wish I could be watching it... but RCN
did their analog to DTV switch, and now my old analog TV doesn't work... and neither does my HDTV with built-in digital tuner? I've already spoken to them this morning and they insist that I need a converter box for every TV in the house, including my HDTV that already has a built-in digital tuner?
Cubs 2008
Home (0-1) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 1, 2008
I'm leaving the office
@ about 11 and headed down to Wrigley. I'll be up in 506.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
Araki
Thanks for sharing that article Al. It must be odd being the "voice" for a famous baseball player.
Hopefully Dome and Araki are in Chicago for a long time.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 9:24 AM CDT reply actions
Rick's comment
regarding the "fu-ku-do-me" chant giving him goosebumps is all too true. Got the same feeling hearing it on the radio broadcast. And it too reminded me why I love baseball so much too. Seeing the entire stadium on their feet and hearing 40,000+ chanting the same thing is a wonderful thing.
It was the same for Sheets in spring training
and didnt affect him but Suppan gave up a ton of hits in ST, I hope the Cubs can jump on him.
Plus, Ill be there so I need to start 1-0.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
No Pictures?
santoswoodenlegs is going to need rehab
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
No
Al said "Large pictures". And about that Al I was surprised when the new site came up that I was not restricted on what size pic I could use as my avatar. I know the pic I uploaded is quite large (I'll downsize it this afternoon). Other sites i comment on restrict to like 300x500. Would that help?
"To know that I know what I know, and that I do not know what I do not know. That is true knowledge" - Confucious as quoted in Walden
300x500...
... I dunno. Not sure how large is "too large". Maybe Trei can weigh in here.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
It's not just height and width
The size of the picture is affected by dimensions, color depth, file format, etc. The real size of the picture is the number of bytes. For example, I have two different background tiles I use for web apps. They are both 300 X 300. One is a jpg file that is 8KB and the other is a bmp file that is 176KB.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
Good point.
The basic idea is, no "large" photos. I think that would likely refer to file size. Keep 'em small, and try to keep 'em to a minimum in game threads. (This does NOT apply to OTHER threads.)
One exception I'll allow: the W flag!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
New BCB Term???
NLPATT = No Large Photos At This Time
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
LOL!
or TPTSNBS= The Photos That Shall Not Be Seen
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Right
on the "size", it's really file size not the dimensions. I know the pic I put up is a jpg of at least 2 megs, maybe as much as 4 megs.
"To know that I know what I know, and that I do not know what I do not know. That is true knowledge" - Confucious as quoted in Walden
glad I read this thread. I might have gotten myself in trouble.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
I must admit
The only time I'm even tempted to post a picture is during game threads, because of their free-for-all atmosphere. But seeing as I've probably only posted two ever, it won't affect me much.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
The field
It's not surprising that the infield is playing very fast right now. They just layed down that sod last November, so obviously it has yet to take root. Once it does then that grass will flourish and the grounds crew can mow it to whatever level makes Lou and company happy.
The Red Eye
anyone read the Redeye sports section. They said we needed to fix our bullpen.. what a joke of a paper
Typical.
Typical reaction. They look at what most people will be talking about after a game and play it up to the nth degree. Obviously Wood and Howry didn't pitch as effectively as one would hope Monday, so it easy to single them out and say a "fix" is needed.
Don't worry, they'll be on to "fixing" something else after the next loss.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
the most annoying about Red Eye sports
IMHO, is the Five on Five.... they try TOO hard to be funny.
http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/sports/custom/fiveonfive/
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
I wouldn't...
...take it too seriously. RedEye is an entertainment tabloid for younger people that gives an overview of a bunch of different stuff. They grab a few headlines and then write about them- it really isn't sports journalism- more pop-culture. And having said that, I think it accomplishes what it sets out to do.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 2, 2008 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
That's not
a real newspaper. It's geared to twenty somethings who don't buy the full newspaper and have the attention spans of 8 year olds.
Besides, I think the only thing that really needs to be fixed is the ' in the granite on Clark. And by the end of the season for all I care.
"To know that I know what I know, and that I do not know what I do not know. That is true knowledge" - Confucious as quoted in Walden
It's also...
Free, concise, and conveniently located around the city. And I'd like to think my attention span would rate higher than that of an 8 year-old. Though looking at your avatar right now, I'd be hard pressed to argue that point.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Cubs Lineup Per ESPN 1000
Looks the same as opening day...
theriot
soriano
lee
ramirez
fukudome
derosa
soto
pie
lily
I predict a good day
from the 2-5 spots.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Lilly vs. the right-handed hitting dominated Brewers
This bears watching. The Brewers have the potential to have a truly explosive offensive this season. Lilly will need to be on his game today.
The Brewers
killed our lefties last year, so I'm a little nervous about todays game. We'll have to score in the first 8 innings to win this one.
Haha...
DJ Gallo summed it up on ESPN in one of his columns by saying Fielder is now on, "...an all Blooming-Onion diet."
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 2, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes..small byte size maybe...but...
Outback Steakhouse©
Aussie-Tizers - Bloomin Onion w/Dressing©
Serving Size: whole
Calories: 2310
Total Fat: 134 grams
Carbohydrates: 241 grams
Protein: 35 grams
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
And did you know
the bacon cheese fires app at Outback is officially the 'worst for you food' on any chain menu.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Fielder
Maybe he just started this vegetarian diet because he still looks rather large. Don’t people that become vegetarians usually drop a little weight?
Lets do it Cubbies
I dont
care if he or any other baseball player needs 2 seats on a plane. If you can play MVP type baseball I dont care what you look like or how much you weigh.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
but thats about the ONLY aspect of PF I'll defend.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Danny DeVito's....
a vegetarian too, so take it for what it's worth. There are plenty of unhealthy, non-meat foods available for consumption, and it's all about quantity. Reminds me of my buddy who told me he was switching to Healthy Choice entrees to lose weight, and then I find out that he's eating 2-3 at a time...kind of defeats the purpose.
by Jay Johnstone on Apr 2, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't make fun of Prince Fielder
This guy is a monster. He scares the bejeezus out of me just like Albert Pujols. Fielder and Ryan Braun in the same lineup gives me a migraine just thinking about it.
I dont
want to trash any major league ball player but I dont like Fielder. I dont want to change the subject of the thread but what I saw of P Fielder...the way ESPN explained it....the whole situation with his pops who I think got him where he is now and PF blowing him off. I dont like that at all.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
I never heard that story
But I really don't mind Fielder. I think he is a great player, maybe gives a bad image to kids, but he sure can play. Quick for his size too. I just like poking (pillberry doughboy, woohoo!) fun at him because he does have that opportunity to just destroy us.
It changed my mind of him
I dont know if ESPN made him to be worse than he is but basically his dad got divorced and went broke and some bill collectors confronted Prince about paying his dads debts and Prince disowned his father....the guy who I feel got him where he is. I know Prince isnt making the big bank yet but pick up the tab just once for your dad.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Cecil Fielder gambled away his earnings,
lost his home in Florida to foreclosure, and it cost him his family.
It is reported that Cecil Fielder earned $47 million during his career.
As the saying goes, there are three sides to every story.
I don't how detailed the ESPN story was, but Prince Fielder was stopped by a process server while leaving the field of a Class A game in 2002. Prince was 18 years old at the time.
The process server had been searching for Cecil Fielder for months, who was living with Prince at the time. The process server shoved some papers into Prince Fielder's hands, naming his father as defendant in a $387,744 lawsuit.
Prince Fielder wasn't a defendant in the suit, but the situation put him in an extremely embarrassing situation.
However, that was not the biggest bone of contention between Prince and his father. Supposedly, Cecil took $200,000 of Prince's $2.4 million 2002 signing bonus. Prince apparently considers this money stolen from him. Dad Fielder represented his son in negotiations with the Brewers. Agent fee?
The money Cecil took out of the deal is not at all excessive as far as what sports agents charge. Perhaps Cecil had agreed to represent Prince for free, then took the money anyway because he felt he had earned it. Perhaps he took it because he was desperate due to his debts, and he intended to pay it back. Prince (understandably) felt he was lied to.
Reference: http://glennsacks.com/blog/?p=910
Forgive? Forget?
Let's play some baseball.
It's here, it's here, it's finally here!
Cecil Fielder is a bum
He abandoned his family and racked up huge debt. Then all of a sudden he had newfound interest in his son when he inked his baseball signing contract. Prince isn't the bad guy here. His dad is a bum and a leech.
Yes PLAY SOME BASEBALL!
sorry for even bringing this up...
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
What does this have to do with Prince being a Vegetarian?
Let's all have a discussion about a topic we all agree on... like the war for example.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
He
apparently became vegetarian because he objects to what he considers inhumane treatment of cows and other animals that he saw on a news program. And I wasn't originally making fun of him, I was referencing a SATIRICAL article. No one seriously thinks that Prince Fielder is seriously eating Bloomin' Onions. MDBNIU, you might be served to read some funny stuff on the internet like DJ Gallo, it might lighten you up.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 2, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...VERY.
Here's the link to Gallo's satirical NL/AL previews...very funny stuff.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=gallo/080331
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 2, 2008 10:38 AM CDT reply actions
Lilly needs to step up today
Suppan is no walk in the park. And speaking of walks, Lilly needs none today. The Brewers have no problem getting runners across the plate. NO FREEBIES TODAY. GO CUBS!
Poor Matty Murton....
Plus
Last year the Brewers destroyed lefthanded pitching. I expect a good game today with some runs scored.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
And
the top of the lineup needs to get on base. Swing those bats fellas!
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
re: Lilly needs to step up today
I'm too lazy to look up the numbers, but last season Lilly had a remarkable win record following a Cubs loss. Let's hope that holds true today.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
good
I didnt see much of Lilly in ST. It didnt look like he was too commanding to me. It looked like the hitters were in control at the plate rather than Lilly in control of the hitter. I could be way off though.
The over/under is 9.5 runs so either the wind is blowing out or the so called experts aren't expecting much from Lilly and suppan.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Nobody talked about him...
He's the most under the radar player we have (on the good side or bad side). He was relatively unimpressive in spring training but it was my understanding he uses the spring to really work on the movement of his pitches etc. We all know what he's capable of, let's just hope he avoids the long ball today and the Cubs and push some across to support him.
nice
I like that approch. I'd rather see him lose a game in ST practicing his tuff. Like bowling. You want to go throw a strike every time rather than pratice that curve knowing you'll throw a bunch of gutter balls. If thats why Lilly didnt seem dominating on the mound than I'm fine with it.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
You werent lying
You are an obsessive poster. Love it.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I'll keep it up
as long as people dont get too annoyed. I somehow have an opinoin on everything.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Very True
Seemed as if Lilly was the stop gap after a loss or losses for us last year.
The Brewers did hit extremely well agains LHP last year, but if Lily can keep the ball down today he should be ok.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Today's game
I expect the Brewers to put up a lot of runs today. The offense of the Cubs needs to respond in kind. We need to get into that Milwaukee bullpen lead by Eric Gascan-e too.
Agreed.
The Cubs have got to knock Suppan out of the game early and get into the Brewer's bullpen. Hopefully Theriot and Soriano (well, Theriot at least) can be a little more patient and see a lot more pitches early on.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
The Brewers
hit Lilly to the tune of .200/.260/.417 last year with Fielder and Braun the only ones with good numbers against him, .429/.444/.571and .500/.500/1.000, respectively. Although this was in 9 at-bats for Fielder and 6 for Braun.
Pie
I'm looking for a big day from Pie, he only has 7 AB's against Suppan but has 3 hits including a HR and a double.
...if not I'm starting the "We need Reed" chant early!
Seriously?
Are you joking about the "we need Reed" chants? Or are you one of those people?
Lets do it Cubbies
Hopefully
he was joking, but I think Pie will have a big day today too...I hope they pitch around Soto again, and Pie makes them pay.
I'd rather hear
"We need Victorino" chants.
And there is no guarnatee that Reed is better than Pie.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Pie's comparable is Victorino.
so isn't that a compliment?
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
he is?
How is Pie comparable?
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Completely Joking
No, I'm not going to jump ship on a kid who hasn't been given a decent chance to prove himself. All in jest.
I was guessing you were joking....
...also one more question, is that a dog or a cat in your picture? I really can't tell.
Lets do it Cubbies
he haz lolcat
Ever seen 'em?
http://icanhascheezburger.com/
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Definitely
their own brand of humor. I'm not a cat person, so the "cute" ones are a little lame to me. But, some of them are really funny in slaphappy moments.
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The substitution
Lou should make (based on the numbers) is Cedeno over TheRiot.
Cedeno - .500/.600/.875 (10 plate appearances)
TheRiot - .125/.125/.250 (8 plate appearances)
Then again, it's too early in the season for this, right?
Hopefully
This at least means that Ronny will get a pinch hit opportunity. Seeing Mike Fontenot pinch hit in game one was horrifying. I don't get why this guy is on the roster instead of Murton. We already have a backup infielder. And so what if he's left handed if he can't actually hit from the left side?!
Though
The likelihood that we're pinch hitting when Suppan is still in there is pretty slim, I suppose...
If we are PH'ing against Suppan then
that means we are in trouble
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
More of a baserunning thing
IMO.
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I think Fontenot
was pinch hitting because Ward was already used and leftys (and by that I mean Dome) were the only ones seeing anything that Sheets was throwing
Ronny Cedeno sucks
Get that through your head. He's terrible. Everytime he's been up with the big league club its been the same dismal results. Cedeno is a Triple A wonder with the baseball IQ of a hockey puck.
Every time!
HE'S 25 YEARS OLD!
During his formative years, he played for Dusty Baker. Is it any wonder it's going to take some time for him to gain some discipline?
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I'm 25
And not close to "fully developed" in mine.
And, let's not compare widget making or box checking or whatever you or I do to playing baseball. We both know it's different.
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How did you know I was a box checker!
I'm not saying I'd be able to hit the ball, but running the bases is simple fundamentals, that usually isn't much more difficult than looking at the base coach.
I'm 30, and I'm still AAA caliber at my job.
I'm in sales and my boss keeps telling me not to "clog up the phonelines" with all my sales.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Do you like the Cubs?
Just curious.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 2, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously!
Every post this guy has is negative.
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Last season
his whipping boy was Murton. Yes he is very negative. He was in love with Izturis last season and we know how awful he was.
Cool article on...
Dome's translator. Hopefully, we can get win #1 today...
You ARE freaking out MAN!
Hold on there, Al...
Today, with the hoopla of Opening Day gone, the Cubs get down to the day-to-day business of winning ballgames, and will try to even this three-game series.
Hey now! MLB would like to remind you that it is still Opening WEEK!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Does that mean in July...
...they'll have "The first week in the second half of the season" Week?
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Wouldn't put it past 'em. Except it'd probably be Budweiser Opening Week of July (July Is Brought to You By AT&T) Brought to You By Pepsi Built by the Home Depot Delivered By DHL On An American Airlines Plane Built by Airbus, With Promotional Considerations Paid For By Comcast, Canon, Microsoft, And Panasonic. Promotional Considerations Brought to You By Panasonic, Scott Boras, And Hillary Clinton for President '08.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
P.S. Panasonic is really good at spreading their ad dollars around. (Whoops.)
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Shoot, I forgot cars. This reminder is brought to you by Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Dodge.
Ok, I'm done.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Well, let's up by then the Brewers are in second...
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by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
don't forget
Square D!
"To know that I know what I know, and that I do not know what I do not know. That is true knowledge" - Confucious as quoted in Walden
September...
is "Closing Month".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
There's only ONE CLOSING MONTH!
Ugh, I hate Dane Cook.
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On the plus side
it did provide fodder for those spot-on SNL spoofs.
"There's only one postseason, there's only one October, and there's only one logical choice for spokesman: Dane Cook."
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Does that mean that's when we finally nail down who our closer is??
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
I'm assuming so
the over/under is 9.5
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean Gameday isnt showing the Cosby Show again?
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Gameday does video now?
WOW!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
gameday...mlbtv...whatever
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs bracelets?
Does anyone happen to know if they still sell those blue Cubs bracelets? I have a 5 year old son who really wants one (and me too!). Any idea?
Thanks!
Dave
by Dave in the basement on Apr 2, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions
I have about...
20 in an envelope...email me.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw
a crate full at clarkstreetsports.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
blowout
i have a feeling of a Cubs blowout...based on again...nothing. 11-2 Cubs. Similar to the last few season openers but not quite on that level.
Lets do it Cubbies
Predictions
Don't worry I will no longer make predictions. I guess that is why I'm terrible gambler.
Lets do it Cubbies
are ALL the MLB.TV broadcasts blacked out
if you're in chicago? If so, I just got ripped off.....
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a complete idiot...
Just found this on the MLB.TV website:
• Local Live Blackout: ALL LIVE MLB.TV games will be blacked out in each applicable Club's home television territory (except for certain home television territories for which MLB.com may offer in-market subscription services) or in Japan.
Looks like im SOL for watching games while at the office.
Or I'll just move to Japan.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
You could...
But I'm in lakeview at my office - 10 blocks from the stadium
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
haha yea...
but Japan has better sushi
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That is
TOTAL BS!! WGN is national so no Cub game should be blacked out.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I pay for MLB.TV with real american $...
and when the Cubs are here in San Diego they blackout the game, so....well...let's just say that Sopcast is your friend.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Found out the hard way myself.
Subscribed thinking I could watch some of the games here in the office downtown. Guess that's what I get for not reading the fine print!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Just gazing at the fine print...
...I don't think so.
Little conselation, but you can listen to the WGN broadcast with your subscription at least. Clip on "audio" and "home" broadcast. You can also listen to the Brewer's broadcast if you are so inclined.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
In Springfield
we were blacked out until this year.
I don't know if this would work
but what would happen if you used an Anonymous IP Proxy to "trick" MLB.TV to think you're not in the market?
It's here, it's here, it's finally here!
Unfortunately it won't
It is based on the zip code for your credit card's billing address.
Last Year
I had a similar problem, and when I called their customer service, they were able to give me a refund...I just explained the blackout problem, and it took about 5 minutes. It may depend what customer service rep you speak with, but I bet at the least they could switch you to GameDay Audio and refund the difference to your account- worth a shot!
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 2, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like Kendall batting 9th again...
R. Weeks 2b
G. Kapler cf
P. Fielder 1b
R. Braun lf
B. Hall 3b
C. Hart rf
J.J. Hardy ss
J. Suppan p
J. Kendall c
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
Why?
Can somone explain to me the reasoning for batting your pitcher 8th? Is there any statistical proof that this is a smart move?
by jYO on Apr 2, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe a better question is why are people copying LaRussa?
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not qualified to go into details...
...but, suffice to say, yes, stats do play a major role in moving the pitcher around in the batting order.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
If the pitcher can hit its not an issue. But stats should say 8th hitter will see more at bats./
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope so.
Suppan's pretty slow to the plate, too.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean...
RROK right?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Should be.
The field should be considerably dryer than Monday, making for better running conditions.
Given they are on base, Theriot, Sori, Dome, and Pie should have a field day today.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Dont forget Lee
He's pretty fleet of foot too
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok guys...
MLB.TV be damned, I'm going across the street for lunch and the first few innings....gotta love hole in the wall sportsbar-burger joints!
Hey Chicago whadduya say...
Cubs are gonna win today!!!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Who is the chicky singing the...
national anthem?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions
A country singer
Can't remember her name. Something Austin maybe?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Jackie Austin?
Does that sound right?
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Jackie from the Chicago band "The August"
I think that's what Pat said.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions
These guys?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
careful
we're almost in the NLPATT Zone
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
That pic..
is only 38k....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure...
...but I know a stylist that should be fired if so. Just saying...
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
OH MERCY!
That is NOT Al approved
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm game for that
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone else
Think JH looked like he lost some weight in the pregame interview? Or is that black leather just slimming?
I know...
Lilly's first pitch
is hit out for a homer to left. And we're underway. 1-0 Brewers
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Oh well...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
At least he didn't hit him.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
I wish we had a leadoff hitter...
who could take that first pitch out of the park and stake us to an early lead sometimes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions
You mean like Theriot...
oh, wait...
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Popout to Theriot.... 2 out
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
about as cool as seeing IN PLAY RUN (S) ...
on the first pitch of the game.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Well..........
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Like a Vet for farm animals?
...cuz we might just have to put Lilly down.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Strike 3... 3 out
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
Lilly
K's Braun. After the HR, 1-2-3. (Okay, 2-3-4). Cubs up to bat.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Well
We still have to score one run anyway if we want to win, so now we just have to score 2.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Anyone else stuck w/ Jim Rome on 660wbhr.com?
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
thanks for the heads up, can't stand Rome so I just turned it off
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
I guess Lilly...
should have thrown one more warmup pitch and gotten that meatball out of the way before Weeks came up to bat.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
IIRC...
...Lilly often starts wild then settles down considerably. Let's hope that happens and our guys get some payback.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
A right handed JJ Groundout...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Len
says the apostrophe has been added to "Let's" on the Ernie Banks statue.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Soriano
pops up on the infield, Fielder has to run across the mound to get it. Dangerous play there. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Wow...Fielder scamperd over to get that one...
he's faster than he looks...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions
NLPATT doesn't apply to...
...santoswoodenlegs. I think we can all agree to that right?
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Interesting that Suppan threw him...
Three straight changeups.
They've got some good scouting on Sori
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
and by "good"...
you mean "obvious".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Unfortunately...
the scouting report on Soriano is almost too easy.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee
Falls quickly behind 0-2, then takes a ball outside. Drops a line drive fair down the right-field line. Chugs into 2nd for a double.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I've been waiting a long time...
to see Lee do that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Ramirez
goes ahead 2-0 and the Brewers call timeout, Kendall to the mound.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Just want to say right now...
thank you northsider... you are very timely and concise in your reporting. keep up the good work.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
seriously...
i am stuck in class and gameday is so slow. thanks for being a lifesaver!!! im here till 5pm :(
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 2, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
So Lee is stealing 3rd here...
right?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
Not with two outs.
I like your thought process though.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Ramirez
might take his head off stealing 3rd.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Magic Number 161
LOL
Len is great
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
Ramirez
Hits a one-bounder to Hall at third, he spins and makes a nice throw. 3 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I knew something suspicious was going on!
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Off to class ("Go Cats")
I'll be following along for updates.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
thanks again
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 2, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish
he would get ground balls....
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree.
Once he starts to tire this could become a major issue. Although outs are outs at this point, I guess. Good to see him settle down after the first pitch HR.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
yep. an out is an out
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Strike 3!
To Hardy... He's rollin' now
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
Does anyone have Gameday Audio working yet?
Otherwise, I appreciate the updates guys...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Are you using Silverlight? IE?
Help! I'm going crazy!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
yes
mine is working but its about 30 seconds behind
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
i take that back
i have the mlb audio...thats different from gameday right.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Mine's also working...
But does anyone have that MLB Gamemix link that used to be thrown around last year?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
i was tempted
to bring headphones to class...thought that would pretty much defeat ANY purpose of going to class though...but i was close...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 2, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions
WALK!
Fukudome...
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
Dome on base again? Huh...
I wonder where a guy like that would do his team the most good?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
On base machines...
Should bat second...
n/t
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 2, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
he's
focusing on batting 8th
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
focusing on the extra .03 runs/season when the pitcher bats 8th
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 2, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
not after thowing 4 strait balls
Stats spelled backwards is statS!
by digitalbenjamin on Apr 2, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
He still has a ba and obp of 1.000!!!
let's keep this going, Domay!
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Dero
Yahoo Photos not very kind to Mark DeRosa
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6094
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
Haha...
I was thinking the same thing when I saw that
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 2, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Remember when that photo was taken...
Picture day was the day after he got out of the hospital in Mesa. He visited the cardiologist in Mesa, went to the yard for photo day, then got on a plane for Chicago. Photos were probably not his highest priority that day...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
DeRosa...
might do well to not swing for a grand slam everytime he's at bat...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions
Double play....
CEDENO!!!!
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
2-1...
...was the perfect pitch to do it, but I will give Suppan credit, he made a perfect pitch on DeRosa - good tailing fastball inside. Give him time, he'll make some mistakes.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
kendall
couldnt throw ME out
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Huge tactical error
If they fail to run on Kendall two days in a row.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 2, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions
Line out Soto... 3 outs
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
Probably because...
it's hard to get a good jump when you have to climb out of the trench by 1b from Fielder standing there.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
He's building a moat...
To gaurd the Prince's Kingdom at 1st
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 2, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
yea
blooming onion grease all over the ground
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe...
He never got the steal sign. Does he have a green light to go?
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 2, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
If Zambrano and Sheet's...
...were pitching, Lou probably would have run early, but with Lilly and Suppan, he figures they will need more runs and is playing for the big inning early.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Rats...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions
I forget
where "Rats" is on the Sue scale.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
He didn't...
...get his feet set, he needs to get to that ball quicker.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
not looking good to start the year.
kinda lifeless.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
It would be kinda ironic...
...if Kendall stole a base on the Cubs, don'tcha think?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Yes, but Alanis Morissette probably has a better chance of stealing one than him.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Which, by the way
is NOT ironic.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
They were talking about what a great golfer Ricky Weeks is
Ronnie says something like " I wasn't too bad on the links.................................when I had legs."
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
This team needs to start hitting
3 Chicago Cubs have hits this year. I do not think the two hole is for Soriano, I am expecting him to struggle anywhere but leadoff. He has to bat leadoff in order for the Cubs to get their money's worth. My opinion.
Something tells me that...
there are 161 games left in the year. relax.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Double play... BUT
They called a balk on Lilly? So Kendall is safe...
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
that's lame...
...watching it from gameday, it didn't look like a balk.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
He did cross the plane...
...but I don't know how the home plate ump can see that, it should have been the 1st base ump calling that.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
3 outs... Shallow fly to Sori
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
I wish I was watching this game
a lot of weird things have been happening to start the season
Agreed
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 2, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Not that I saw.
Lilly was a bit toward the plate. I think it was a good call.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
I just googled
Nanika Ga Okoru and I still don't know what it means.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Pie flyout... 1st pitch I think
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
The Balk
Per FSN, it's because that Lee character didn't go back toward the bag, but was playing as if the pitch were going to home plate. I don't remember it, but they said Fielder was called for that last season.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Never heard of that...
...I didn't think a fielder could cause a balk.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Me neither
I'm surprised there wasn't more of a fuss.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
given how moody Ted can get...
probably best just to let it die.
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What's the over/under
On outs to start an inning by Pie this year before Ron and Pat sign on after a commercial?
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I can give play-by-play
if anyone's interested.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
please... with a little more detail though.
thanks!
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll do the best I can... I'm listening on the radio.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
obviously anything you can provide is great
i actually have 2 screens here at work so i'm working on one and keeping this one open on the other... it works great!
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHAHAH
Isnt Santo a major league diabetic? And he's talking about how he looooves dariy queen?
Poor Matty Murton....
doesn't mean he can't eat sugar...
... just has to watch himself
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
I always watch myself when I eat Dairy Queen
Watch myself get fatter.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
IowaCubs
he said "5 scoops" hahaha
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Run Riot Run
C'mon lets get felonious.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 2, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions
Let's friggin run on Kendall already
What the hell are we waiting for?
My grandma could swipe 2b off Kendall
Cubs 2008
Home (0-1) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 1, 2008
Soriano grounds to Hall at 3rd
FWIW, the runner was going.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions
Sayeth the choir...
you're preaching to us!
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Well I guess...
We found the problem with Sori hitting 2nd. We're loathe to run with him at the plate and 2 out because he hits so many HR's.
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normally you're right!
But there is a subpar catcher back there who needs lunch eaten!
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
[insert obligatory "Prince Fielder will eat it" joke here, followed by vegetarian corrections and comments]
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
then followed by...
a discussion about why he and Cecil don't get along.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
he swung at ball 3...
... and you wonder why he doesn't bat leadoff? sheesh.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
If Soriano is running at speed...
He beats out that throw.
by cublessinmilwaukee on Apr 2, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
Fielder
flies out to short left field, 1 out
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
Hoppy makes the catch in left
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
I can't see it...
but I do not like the trademark "hop"
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
As long as he catches the damn ball I don't care what it looks like.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Didn't he have trouble...
w this last year though? I specifically remember him dropping the ball while mid-hop last year. But if that happens, I guess it's just a ploy so he can throw out the runner at the next base.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Braun doubles down the third base line.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
Braun = Cub killer
and I hate him so much... right next to Corey Hart
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
OT
Pat just said "The Reds sent C Pat down to AAA" that was fast...
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
FWIW
He actually said International Ball. What does he mean by this?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
maybe
international falls?
do the reds have a AAA team there?
I didn't hear that.
That he said Louisville, but I could be wrong...
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
International League
Louisville Bats... AAA
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Everytime he hops..........
I am afraid he is going to land funny and be out all year, Braun is a great hitter by the way
They love Braun up here in Milwaukee
Their media campaign already pushes him harder than Fielder.
I guess they figure Fatty is on the way out in a few for sure...
by cublessinmilwaukee on Apr 2, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
I think it took a weird hop
I thought I heard the announcer say that Theriot did something.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
good stat Gucci
I would never have guessed that..............Lets get a W
You jinxed him.
n/t
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Base hit... Bruan scores
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
OK, I'm officially really upset.
I just downloaded Silverlight and Gameday Audio still won't work. I'd call MLB tech support again, but I've gotten better service from the IRS.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Mac or PC?
I'm having the same trouble with my Mac at home. Luckily it works on my PC at work...
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PC, XP Media Edition, SP2
Windows Media Player 11 (latest), etc. They were acknowledging a problem on their end. When some of you said that Silverlight was working, I downloaded it. Still no dice. Why can't they just bring back the old version that worked?
Is Firefox better or worse than IE? I've heard both of them were having problems with Gameday Audio.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Dumping Silverlight
Silverlight is v1.0. Give M$ till about v4.3 to get it stable.
In the meantime, go to Control Panel/Add-Remove Programs and remove Microsoft Silverlight. The next time you access MLB Media, it will ask you again which player to use. Select the non-Silverlight option, and you'll be fine.
Visit The Digital Gazette
Have you tried using the 2007 version with Firefox?
Silverlight is a buggy mess.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Hart doubles off the wall...
Another run scores
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
CRAP &*(^%*&
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Still waiting for the offense...
besides Dome...to do something.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
Would if we could...
I'm a Tottenham Hotspur fan (English Premier League soccer) and we have a chant:
We all dream of a team of Robbie Keanes, a team of Robbie Keanes, a team of Robbie Keanes (To "Yellow Submarine")
Hard to think of a way to fit Kosuke Fukudome into a song though.
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a team of robbie keanes
a whole team of no defense playing choke artists?
mmm...
I smell an Arsenal fan.
No, a team of guys who play hard, run all over the field, and die for the shirt.
Anyhow, I'll stop now--Cubs are on!
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Ugh.
Worked 'till 8am and woke up for this.
by cublessinmilwaukee on Apr 2, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions
we need some runs
i cant take another season like last year, up and down, up and down.
3-0 MIL
Line drive past Pie in left center
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
Lieber warming up... FYI
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
It is early
But, this team needs to be patient at the plate and swing at good pitches
Nice to see Suppan batting 8th
hopefully
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
By the beard of Zeus!!!!
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
The Brewers destroyed left-handed pitching last year
Pickin up right where they left off
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Oh you Brewskis.
This could be quite a season with you young scamps.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Where's The Offense This Year?
I know it's early but this is the same old same old. We can't seem to score runs the first two months.
Almost another error
ARAM pulls DLEE off the bag. Suppan an 8+ ERA this spring, time to get to him!
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
HR D-LEE!!!!!
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
Gallardo
FYI; pitching in Triple A game on Friday.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
D-LEE
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I think your Blogmaster
Al wound up with that ball. I was watching on EI and it looked just like him.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
If so, it must have took a wicked bounce, or Al's in a different spot.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Either that
or Al has a wicked doppelganger out there. Dude looked just like him.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
He just wrote to me and it wasn't him
The thing is that the guy who caught the ball had a woman with him who looked just like Al's woman too. Weird. Very, very weird.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
was it over the well top row in left field?
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
G. O. N. E.
Lee is back! What would that have been like with a runner on base?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions
Where did it go?
Pull? Opposite-field? inside-the-park? Off the "BREWERS" plate on the scoreboard?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Pulled slightly to left center..
he hit it where it was. Just like his double earlier...which is a good sign.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
MLB.TV Box Scores? Game Stats?
What happened to the Box Scores and stats on MLB.TV? I'm using the Premium Silverlight player on Mac and just get a line score. There is a Gameday link but it is non-functional
Kosuke in the 2 hole
Good thing Kosuke wasn't clogging up the bases with his 1.000 OBP ahead of Derrek's double and HR.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 2, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions
LOL!!!
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3-2 to A-Ram
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Ball 4!
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Ramirez
walks, Dome up, one on, nobody out.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
Ball 4
Rami!
Here comes Kouske!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Fuk-u-dome"
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
No joke..
he could steal 2nd on Kendall....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
He can just jog to 2b off kendall!
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Joke!
It was a joke! Damn. Can't fault the call though.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 2, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
seriously
there were some hack April 1 posts. laaame
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
3-1 to Dome
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3-2
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Strike 'em out, throw 'em out :(
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Strike em out... throw em out
Dome K's and they throw Ramirez out
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
Dome doesn't swing at that pitch
If A-Ram isn't off and running.
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
That's what I was thinking...
I agree with the strategy
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 2, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Whattya know
Dome is human.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
You think DeRosa...
is going to be swinging for Waveland again?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions
D-Ro
Had some ropes yesterday, c'mon Mark!
by californiachicagoan on Apr 2, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions
Now kendall will go another 2 months without throwing anyone out
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Double D-Ro
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
DeRosa doubles
After the strike 'em out, throw 'em out. DAMN IT
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How approriate
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
For me to spell wrong...
*Appropriate
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Let's see if....
...Soto gets anything to hit.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Full count hit and run... and Dome swung through it
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Soto...
is trying to pull everything...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions
That's going to get him into a world of trouble if he doesn't correct it ASAP.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
well....
at least we know Suppan is a lot mor hittable than Sheets was yesterday
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd
A couple of those pitches looked hittable.
But he chased one outside on the third strike.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Was DeRo's double clean
or did Braun butcher it?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Full count...
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Just imagine last inning...
... Fukudome is batting 2nd instead of Sori... he gets a walk and Lee hits a 3 run homer.
Soriano needs to bat 5th
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
I'm going to have to agree with you...
although its premature.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
How?
How does Lee hit a 3 run homer with only one man on?
That new math working here again?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
Theriot was on when Sori struck out
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Theriot was on base...
...Soriano grounds out, but Fukudome has like a .080 higher obp. First and second for Lee...
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Strikes out
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I'd like to bet on Soriano's next AB.
What are you thinking?
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
3-2 breaking ball...
...off of the plate. They are not worried at all about Pie, and Soto needs to settle down, take his walks and give the kid a chance to deliever.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
I hate the thought
that we're going to have to basically sacrifice the first month again in order for Lou to figure out the problems in thsi batting order/lineup
That's what happens...
...when you don't have all the right parts and you have to mix and match. The reality is, they know it, which is why they were after Roberts.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
My solution?
Lead off with DeRo. That way GIDPs aren't an issue and his OBP is.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
So 14 innings
Is enough to make that assessment?
Can we wait until maybe the first week is over?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions
Hey Not Bruce,
YER (not) OUT!!!!!!!
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Nicely played, sir
Some guys are in midseason form already. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Brucie!....Hi!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
How was your winter, SWL?
All I know is it was long. So long it isn't over yet, at least where I'm at ...
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Too bad..
the weather here in San Diego is not too shabby.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
They don't call it
America's Finest City for nothing, I guess ...
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm glad to see that...
Bruce Froemming is not posting on our board right now.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Double for Kendall...
Wheeeeeeee!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions
WOW
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
geeeeeeeeeeez
they can't get Kendall out and cant hit Jeff frikkin Suppan!! Pathetic!
Season's over
The new thread is up.
We should probably switch now.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
So, with Lilly due up 2nd... is he done here?
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Don't you think...
the prudent thing to do is to at least see if this one does have problems first?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
No kidding, it's still working fine for me. Here's what I'd like to see:
- Pages of comments, like what Deadspin has for example.
- Just like how we have a WIDE or NARROW option to view the site, we should have the option to choose whether to use those pages, or to keep them all on the same page (for those with fast connections/hardware)
- If not pages, some way to hide completely (not just click the subject line to hide the rest) old comments.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
RBI single...
Braun singles to Soriano ... 4-1
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
Lou
has to get Theriot and Soriano out of the one and two hole.
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