Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 4/2, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT
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No idea. I had an HP rep at my desk hocking toners
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I have faith that the Cubs will come back.
My Mom told me that being a Cubs fan was a great test of faith.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
haha, she also didn't tell you...
you are headed for many heart attacks before age 40
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm going to be bold and say he reaches base.
you take?
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
She didn't tell me about the heart attacks,
but she did tell me that it was great going to a WS game (in 1938), and she was sure I would get the same chance some day.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
This score
is faaaar from what the final will be. need at least 5 runs to win
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Watch this now...
...the Brewers are going to retaliate.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Lilly's day is over...after hitting Fielder
In his defense, that's a HUGE target
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Updated on April 1, 2008
FWIW, According to Cory Provis...
Lou said Z was going to be pulled after the (I forget, so insert #) inning anyways.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Double switch: Fontenot in for DeRo... Hart on the hill
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CRAP. 4-1
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Did Piniella just do a double switch
in the 5th inning? What is he smoking?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
he was on the phone with Dusty
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I dont care about the double switch...
but why take out DeRosa... he's the only one on our team besides Lee and Dome who's had good ABs
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't get it either.
Unless maybe it's a "speed" thing? Perhaps Lou is finally going to start having guys run on Kendall?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
that dude can hit
n/t
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Then shut off the TV or radio or Internet
And step away slowly.
New for 2008: Games are only five innings long.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep, this thread does seem faster.
The other one was functional, and better than Opending Day, but still slowing my computer significantly.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
the other thread
i was having a one second keystroke delay. didnt knwo if it was my computer or what but this is faster
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
all we need is santoswoodenlegs
to add a few photos.
(jk, btw)
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Ahh we suck again..
I give up.
Kidding, but this is like last year all over again.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
I wish we had a prospect that hit like Braun and Fielder.
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Hi...I'm not a prospect...
but you may know me from my ST ABs....
Mr. Hoffpaiur
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I was gonna say the same thing but didnt want to attempt the spelling
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Besides the double switch he just made?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou forgot that it isn't ST anymore.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Um...I like the dramatic as much as the next guy...
but it's time to stop playing grab-ass and start pitching and hitting.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
for sure. cant score if you dont get on base. get these bats going
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Correct.
n/t
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Good omen
I'm sitting in my office reading the latest posts and in comes my boss with a secretary with my paycheck. It's gotta be a good omen so lets see what happens now!
specially if Hill stays wild......
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Well Well Well....
Hopefully this tempers all of our excitment for this season. I am just slowly waiting to see who gets blamed frist seeing that all of our scapegoats are now gone.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
What I don't get is how we go through
an entire spring training without realizing that 1)theriot's not a lead-off man 2)Soriano isn't a #2 hitter (brutal) and 3)Pie is basically an autmatic out
Pie...
...is getting himself out, swung at a terrible pitch.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Are you saying ...
he is who we though he was?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
This is why...
i dont know why Al and MANY fans here have supported Pie. Pie has absolutely zero plate discipline. It is a huge problem.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
Fire Lou...
Put in Trammell.
/that's all I've got
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
I second that.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I'd rather have our booth announcer if you really do fire Lou
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I third that.
Yes I know that doesn't make sense, but neither does Lou as our manager. BB and Trammell would be much better options in my opinion. They should have "Able to Formulate a Cohesive sentence in less than a minute" on their manager applications (yes b/c there are manager apps). Ok, That's my rant for the day. GO Cubs.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Wasn't he on the juice?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
i dont know
but he was so damn cut he could barely swing a bat
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Relax...
It's only the 2nd game
"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 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
when there's a larger number of games to observe
Baseball is not football, or even basketball...
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The all-star break
... I'm kidding. Lou can make adjustments. We saw it last year. Give it time. I will now stop typing in broken sentences...
this team
looks absolutely PATHETIC and DISGUSTING!
nice start boys
At this rate
You're going to be a basket case by May 1.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot safe.... on with a single
"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 disagree with the Pie naysayers
Pie IS a good hitter. But he has to grow up and get over the crowd, his nervousness, and ignore the pressure.
He's played in what...80-something games in the Majors
And in most of his other stops he's completely cremated the ball offensively
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know
maybe his .350 BA in ST this year. The kid can hit, he needs to have consistency
Calm down.
I would disagree with the naysayers,
but his swing is too ugly for words.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
We're saving him for game 4
of a series in October.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Lou envisioned...
...Braun putting one off the apartment buildings accross the street.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Dan
you dont look like a pirate
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Now you do...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
BWAAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAH
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Now the season is officially on
SWL's got his photos out ...
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes...It's better than photoshop.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
He did make contact...
so...yeah...improvement.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
And the Royals
are going to the World Series ...
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
If you bet that
and they did you'd have a large bag of new money
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
last week vegas had it at a 500-1...
... worth a $5 bet eh?
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
by the 2-0 Royals haha
I told Al at the game Monday "The Royals beating Detroit? Thats an upset." He said "Its only the 1st game."
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Time for them to get a new 3b, because Cabrera clearly isn't ready...
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
HAAHAHAHAH
Pie for Cabrera?
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
doesnt matter if they score
games over
nice to be 3 out already after tommorrow
Trolling?
I guess the White Sox aren't playing until tonight, so you all have nothing better to do in your doublewides while waiting for the unemployment check ...
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
just imagine if he beaned him...
... Hart would break Hart.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Thats embarassing...
...when a guy steals third that easily, right after you try and pick him off.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Hmmm
That is Soto right?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
So it was on Lilly?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I think Kendall and Soto...
...switched bodies before the game. I hate when players do that.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
anyone.............
still happy the trade didn't get done?
sure would be nice to have a legit leadoff guy and drop others down a spot
Way too early...
...to think about that, but I don't see him waiting past sometime in May to decide if he needs to make them an offer they can't refuse.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Glad to see
the boys are ready for a "fast start" to the season...unlike last year.
Wow.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
my god does the calendar still say 2007
this is a carbon copy of the way we started last year, awful plate discipline, soriano looking more like a 136,000 dollar player, and with dempster pitching tomorrow who knows how many runs were going to have to score
Now you know why BigJohn isn't pitching today...
with dempster pitching tomorrow who knows how many runs were going to have to score
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
geezzz. bet the over tomorrow huh
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Noticing your avatar for the first time....
If the moon were made of barbeque spare ribs, would you eat it?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Now Hart's getting his slider over.
Lookin' pretty good. Not quite Marmol-esque though.
In Bo I trust.
sucking...are you unfamiliar with it?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
We are the Chicago Cubs.
We know nothing but unbridled, glorious success. Are you new?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Soto
double-pumped and heaved it into CF. Kendall stole 2nd.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Which catcher is going to get run on all the time again?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Stupid...
...move by Soto.
The Brewers were ready to play this series, they had something to prove. The Cubs have been like the walking dead except the juices are flowing with Fukudome.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
ohhhhhhhhhh
my goddddd!!
\yes yes
PATHETIC DISGUSTING!!!
I can't wait for the AAA season to start...
... something to look forward to.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
It already did.
You're looking at 'em.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Look for...
...one of the Cubs to get plunked this inning.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
that was
similar to an 8 year old little league play/decision
IT'S TWO GAMES!!!! No one crushes it all season long. Cut 'em some slack!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Tell that to the Royals
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
We are more talented than the Royals.
"The Royals are not a good team." - Al (or something like that)
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
i know. i'm just messin
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Same here...
not to mention the fact that Kendall seems to know the Cubs hitters inside and out. If you notice, whenever he goes out to discuss something with Suppan, they are successful.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
How ironic is it...
That we refuse to run on Kendall... yet he is running at will on us?
"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
Sounds like a Bach, Beethoven, Mozart compilation
to help carry you away from the depression of Cubs baseball.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
does anyone know why derosa was taken out?
was it an injury?
Suppan...
...has been painting the outside corner with his breaking ball, and Lou wanted a lefty to face him. I do think it was a little early.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
1 R on 2 BB, 3 SB, 1 E and No Hits
Great.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Not if it becomes 0-162...
B/c that could never happen right? PLEASE someone tell me that won't happen!
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
wont happen
we play the cardinals
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
nope
could be worse, could be 0-3
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I don't mind
that we've lost the first two games-it's HOW we're losing the games that has me very discouraged-it's one thing to lose but to lose and look this bad....
Well, Opening Day was a close game.
This one is getting a bit out of hand, I can't deny.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
D-Lee
Sends Kapler to the warning track right in front of the 400 sign. Out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
After that woeful display of baseball...
I'm changing my avatar until further notice.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
meh
I am really going to be mad if every game is like this: All batters suck except one (Fukudome last game, Lee this game)
Finally!
Pat Hughes is killing me...
He made Lee and Ramirez's hits seem like they were long gone...
"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 know
I was all ready to type
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha...
Ron is trying to act interested but he's soooo pissed about the game
"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 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm assuming im not the only one who feels were
going to go down with out a fight here
You're not, sadly
If some of you keep this up, you'll never make it to Memorial Day.
It's a marathon, not a sprint.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I assume Not Bruce is a man, although it could be a Brucette. (Horrifying image. Don't touch that one, Santos)
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Some things
are better left unseen.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
haha. Still though, am I right to call you brother? I don't intend to offend.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Brother it is
Although there's nothing at all wrong with the sisters, either. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
true, but once, just once can we look like a decent team in april and not have to rely
on catching up later in the season, how about we start looking like major league players who can hit
It's April 2
Come back to me April 30 and we can talk.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Len
announcing the Yosh retirement news from kasey's fanpost.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Ramirez
Strokes a mighty pop fly in foul ground near 3rd base. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I'm still waiting for Suppan...
to pitch like the "not very good pitcher".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
Fookie
hit a comebacker to Suppan, who stabbed it nicely and threw to first for the ..... third out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I'm getting pretty close.
and I'm stuck at work listening to the Brewers announcers!
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Juuuuuuust a bit outside.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
For the most part...
him and Jim Powell. They're usually OK, but it's driving me nuts. Talking about the crowd booing, Jim Powell was like, "Gee... I don't like to see Cubs fans unhappy." Wanted to jump through the radio and strangle the mo-fo.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait for it, guys.
Wait for the power of Greg Olsen's vocal chords to lift us to victory...
You don't snipe in Carrington!
I'll save you the trouble.
Well, you know, uh, uh, well...I mean, yeah, gosh, it was, the kid Tim, Timmy Lilly, it's just, you know, um........any questions?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
and dont forget....the "its early".....
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
It starts at the top.
Change him.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
I guess as long as...
we have more outs to make than we have runs to score we're still ok.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Watch out for Braun...
...launching one.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Runners at 1st and 2nd, nobody out, Braun at the plate, Wuertz on the mound. I don't know how they reached, I'm working on something else.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
base hits.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing...
it's the other team's pitching and defense that's the problem.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Everyone relax...
remember what Lou told us last year?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
that damn heater story
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
make that 3
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Wuertz pitches best...
...with guys on base. They've played right into his hands...
Nanika Ga Okoru!
The Brewers must not be very big fans of the 7th Floor Crew. Delay...delay....delay....
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Polish sausage.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
we need Da Coaaach...
he'll hit a grand slam with the bases empty.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
It's the Ditka Bus
rounding second!
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not.
With a hula-clad Michael Jordan on the dashboard.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
well off to go do something that doesn't sicken me.
hopefully tomorrow we score at least 10 runs because we are going to need it like no other.
Sanot = Santo in Keystonese
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I just hope that Chicago will have one good sports team this year
Bears...dreadful
Bulls....mediocre
Blackhawks....good but not playoff bound
White Sox....won't do crap
Fire...who cares?
Cubs...I dunno..
Finally!
The Bears were not dreadful against the Packers. But I really don't want the Cubs to be the '07/'08 Bears, and the Cardinals be our version of the Packers....
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
those were some good games
but they were awful this season. They had a lead in almost every game (I think 15) and blew it.
Finally!
The Bears actually never trailed by more than 7 heading into the 4th QTR last year
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In the Cubs pen
Carmen "Piggy" Pignatiello gets loose.
In the Brewers', Riske Business.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
We better somehow win this homestand
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He might still
be looking for a belt.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Flyout... 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
Fine with me
if not my heart.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I can agree with that...
he does seem like he's at his best when the bases are 'clogged'...
You ARE freaking out MAN!
Hmm....
A stark departure from Greg's previous work. Interesting.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Yes...
No mention of female dogs or a certain gardening tool...
"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 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
me too
i cant get those pics at work
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Direct link for the curious, opens in a new window so you can come right on back
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
That could've gotten ugly...
So whaddya say... we make a run in these next 3 innings!?
"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
Yes. A single run...
That's all we'll get
I predict... final = 7-2
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phew!!!
Wuertz just trying to change the momentum.
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
Soto Home Run!!!!!
"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
Soto HR... with nobody on. 5-2
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Soto...
HR...and yes...he pulled it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
Suppan is done
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Bullpen time...
Let's see if we can get to this bullpen 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
So we'll need...
4 more solo HRs to win this thing.....
Sori, Aramis, Dome, and Pie?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
lets just get some guys on base!
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Wow, me too!
Thanks for reminding me.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Noooo not that YMCA
We need a new song for pitching changes.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
HAHA
Perfect.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
I just don't think it helps Wrigley's
image as the "world's largest gay bar" when we blast the Village People every game.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Yes. if pitching is what you call it.
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Dare I say it?
Same old team. 5 runs this year ALL off HR's. How a team with this many .290+ hitters can never seem to score any other way amazes me. Maybe the problem with this offense is Lee and Ramirez. I have no clue why we can't score runs.
weren't people complaining
about the LACK of homeruns in the first half last year?
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Last year...
We couldn't hit HR's to save our lives in the first few months.
"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 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Um...it's the 2nd game of the season...
why don't you just say...
"5 runs in the last 72 hours ALL off HR's."
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
batters not making outs and scoring runs really depress me too. I Hate Asshole Solo HR Hitters. ASHH. hate em'
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
SAAAAAAAAAAAlomon Torres
is now in. (That it's Salomon instead of Solomon has always bothered me. And that Jhonny Peralta too. Jerks.)
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
just as long as he doesnt hit Sosa in the head again....
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Base hit Pie!
"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
WOW. Pie got a hit
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Pie
singles through the hole on the right side! 1 on, 1 out
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Pie did chase a pitch...
and got lucky.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
3-0 to fontenot
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Last I checked
Salomon Torres was pitching in the major leagues - so therefore, Pie can hit at least one major league pitcher.
1st and 3rd!!!
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saw this pop up
and realized the 660 feed is a good seven seconds behind
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Hit and Run...
1st and 3rd....
"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 Cubs
magically string two hits together. Single for Fontenot, Pie to 3rd.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Please don't hit into a DP! Please.
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If Fonty..
would just steal on rag-arm Kendall...Theriot couldn't.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Bullpen update
It is now Piggy and Carlos Marmol loosening.
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Does Piggy have the pink backback?
LOL.
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Flies out... runners stay at the corners
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Did Pie have a chance to score?
"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
No... shallow fly to right
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from what it looks like on gameday...
no since it was very very shallow right field.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd feel a lot better if Soriano hut one out
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Soriano...
tie game maybe?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
Soriano
admires a FASTBALL on the outside corner. Come on Sori.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Anyone else having site problems?
This thread has really slowed down for me in the last few minutes. Really choppy.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Fontenot
steals, no throw on a pitch in the dirt. Wish granted, speed fans.
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Fontenot takes 2nd uncontested
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Strikes out... how predictable
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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
Low potassium culprit for Zambrano
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080402&content_id=2481953&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Doesn't Z know that Kazakhstan is the number one exporter of potassium, all other countries have inferior potassium???
Can't quiet THE RIOT! (www.riotshirts.com)
HAHAHAHAHA
"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 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Soriano is our worst 2-out hitter
And this is his 3rd AB in that spot. forcing Lee to lead off innings.
and Alf is our best 3 out hitter.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
in the words of Dick Vermeil,
"I wouldn't disagree with it, I wouldn't disagree with it."
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I said it last year, I am thinking it again
What would soriano be doing if he was not in the majors
???
as quickly as possible...
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
uh
CEDENO!!!!
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
A good team doesn't strand runners at 2nd and 3rd in the 7th
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Very poor "during" innning performance today
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Yes, I feel the team's...
..."in dugout" performance has been quite outstanding, though.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Showing a replay
of Torres pumping his fist and jumping around like he just won the World Series.
"I bet Fonzie didn't care for that too much." - BB
Yeah, Bob, and I bet opposing pitchers just looooove it when Soriano admires his home runs at the plate.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
We were able to put up 3
on Gagme yesterday, we still have two innings to go. Next inning will be key with the big guys coming up.
There's always tomorrow
It's not in the cards today folks
Double
for a "Joe Dillon", who cruises into 2nd like a rolling stone.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
They keep saying its cold
I'm in Buffalo Grove and it;s like 60. How damn cold can it be downtown?
Poor Matty Murton....
Who gave the Pirates Cubs jerseys?
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i wish they were wearing pirate jerseys - then we'd be in FIRST place
Can't quiet THE RIOT! (www.riotshirts.com)
by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Apr 2, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee
backhands and takes it himself for out #1. Also a nice job of freezing Dillon at 3rd.
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The Cubs are playing like...
...they need a pep talk from Bobby Knight.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
I like it, but sub out "Bobby Knight" for "Lou Holtz on ESPN" and you've got yourself a winner.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I can't take....
anyone serious who sounds like daffy duck.
LOL
When you're crossing a river, and you ask if I will save you from drowning... "I say, you're damn right I'll save you. and then we cross the river, and he starts to go under, so I race to shore. I yell back at him in the water, you can make it, you can make it. But he turned around and went back to the other shore. You see, he ended up swimming the same distance as crossing the river, but he didn't make it."
add lisps... and that was one of his speeches. LOL I still don't get it... sounds like he stranded his teammate.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
hahahahahahahahaha. So motivational! Why doesn't this man still have a coaching job?! It boggles the mind!
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have you noticed....
that espn has installed NASCAR-type pull-off plactic on their camara lens when is on set?
In Lou Holtz' defense
He could turn around a 1-10 team into a national title contender.... OVERNIGHT.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm confused
They didn't say anything about a split squad today?
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With a drawn-in infield,
a grounder to Theriot. 6-3 on the putout, but run #6 scores. 2 outs.
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6-2, as 90210 scores
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What are the chances that the Cubs come back from a
6-2 deficit in the 8th inning?
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
2%
If you've followed them your whole life
"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 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Give them 100 tries, and maybe they'll do it
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I think the Gatorade...
...jug was spiked with Sominex.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
In comes
Bob "This Is My First Appearance of '08, I Swear" Howry
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I'll be shocked...
...if the Brewers don't throw at someone before this is over, especially with a 4 run lead.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
No. They'll do it tomorrow, on get away day.
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Note to Cubs pitchers:
Stop. Hitting. The. Batter.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Also...
Stop. Letting. Batter. Hit. Ball.
"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 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of midseason form,
It sounds like some of the ledge-jumpers are.
Would I rather the Cubs win today? Yes. I'm just glad the season is more than one week in length.
We'll know more about this team by the first week or so in May.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
in the words of someone who can't be here right now...
"Loud, sustained applause."
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
This is what you get...
...sometimes when the expectations are high. You need a little slap in the face to wake up, and forget about the press clippings and Vegas odds.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Wonder what Tigers fans
are saying right now?
Probably not much different, I suspect. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Good thing I wasn't drinking anything when I read that
or else it would be all over my computer screen.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I love the attitude...
I think that it's all a matter of where we bat Fukudome. BAT HIM 2ND , LOU!
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Definitely. Actually, first you fire Lou, then hit him 2nd, and it's WORLD SERIES ALL THE WAY BABY!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
That is, hit Fookie 2nd, although the alternative would be quite entertaining on a Veeckian scale.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
LOL, agreed.
or seeing him run down the line on a dribbler.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
This wouldn't bother me nearly as much.
If we weren't losing to the Brewers.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs have 17 games against the Brewers this season
Most of those are home, too.
Patience, grasshopper.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
The shadows are in our favor...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
(video shows some guy driving a car horribly weaving under control in a parking lot)
"Does your poor driving record precede you? At SafeAuto, that doesn't scare us off."
Well there was your first mistake...
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
That's what Ron does best
I love him, and he is an inspiration to all who come in contact with him.
But nothing will beat Pat and Steve Stone when they teamed up on radio in the 2003 playoffs. I'll take that every day of the week.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Very...
A moan and groan every opportunity he gets. But I can't complain b/c I'm doing the same.
"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 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm only just now noticing your avatar, so...HEY!
If the moon were made of barbeque spare ribs, would ya eat it?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Hm? What?
What was that? I have trouble hearing things SO LOW TO THE GROUND!
haha, kidding kidding. : ) I LOVE Paterno on Big Ten Media Day. No one better.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Santo IS in mid-season form
Like we're losing a playoff game
So, what you're sayin is:
He's in post-season form
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Why is Leiber warming up?
Save him for tomorrow.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions
OT
Has anyone seen this Detroit lineup?? Rediculous... I'm just saying! Then get blanked by the royals!
renteria
placido polanco
sheff
ordonez
cabrera
something's wrong when the best hitter in the NL is batting 5th in the AL
guillen
pudge
and jacque jones batting 8
JJ batted 8th for us
for awhile last year... I don't feel quite so bad about our lineup.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Strike 3...
Fukudome IS human...
"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 can't watch this anymore...
I'll check back later to see if we did any damage. Go Cubs!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions
Speakin of crap
Note to self, do not devour chinese food in anger.
160-2 baby, Believe!!!
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
I've said it once, I'll say it again:
Howry has mediocre stuff. I don't get how he was even in consideration for the closer role.
In Bo I trust.
I know, I know, I know... 2 games in...
but I need some help folks. I'm way to pissed about this for only the 2nd game... I don't think I can deal with another season of this. Any chance they're gonna improve, or should consider Arena Football?
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
Deep breath
Like I said, if you get this way now, you'll never make it to Memorial Day.
You lose 60, you win 60 and the other 42 are tossups. We've seen one of each. The Cubs are due for the third.
Of course the Cubs are going to improve. And by "dealing with another season of this," if you mean one that ends with a division title and a postseason berth, I can deal with that all season long, every season.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean
I can't deal with another start like last year... because I'm not sure I'll make it through it this time.
Maybe I'm just taking this worse because I'm surrounded by Brewer fans who feel the need to rub this in my face.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Cos he never did.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
That's because
they very rarely do... and they go somewhere else and it happens all the time.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Can someone please
give me one positive takeaway from this game? D.Lee hit a HR I guess is one thing
Wood
allowed not a single run...
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
And Soto did, too.
And Wuertz pitched pretty well, though he had to load the bases to do so.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
There's plenty positive:
DLee and Soto going yard.
Felix ripped a tough pitch.
Actually I guess that's about all...
In Bo I trust.
No.
Really, you can talk about Lee and Soto's HR you're not going to win many games having two positives. Look at the cons, Soriano and Ramirez did squat again today, Lilly was awful, Howry got ripped, Hart might as well have watched people steal bases, Pie can't hit a cut off man to save his life. This is unacceptable. I don't want to hear any crap about it being "being game number 2", mental mistakes like not hodling someone on and giving to much of a secondary lead, and not hitting cut off men is not acceptable in game 2 or 152. Why on Earth would would you send Ramirez with Fukudome up. I dont' care what the situaton was, he's not fast enough, and doesn't run enough to get a good jump. This team plays like a bunch of old men. Why in the world is it that every team seems to hit the ball. Why is it that terrible teams can score, but the Cubs can't. We couldn't advance runners if the Brewer's were wearing blindfolds high on meth. I know its early, but how can it not be concerning when you look like absolute rubbish against a team you should be jumping out of your pants to play. Give me a break.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
i'm done for today...
now i gotta go home and listen to my son explain why he got a 60 in algebra (progress report)
You ARE freaking out MAN!
gotta take the good w/ the bad
but i bet we see a lineup like this tommorrow: sori,fuku,lee,aram,dero,soto,pie,theriot,p!!
WAKE ME UP WHEN THE SEASON STARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice bullpen, huh.
So when does this advertised wondrous strength of the Cubs show up?
Two games and all runs via the long ball. STILL can't manufacture a bloody run to save our lives.
Yep, after two games they can't manufacture a run
Ai-yi-yi.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Not Bruce...
We better call this a night... it's pointless to try to convince these people of what a baseball season is. Sure we didn't win, but at least we're not invincible like we'd think we'd be if we had won both games. I feel like coming back 2 weeks from now and saying I told you so.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I take it
you weren't in here last season? It can get really depressing listening to some of these guys.
You...
are correct. I'm thinking after the first two games, I'm not gaining as much from these game threads as I thought I would. Sad part is... we are all here because we love the Cubs. But I'd like to see some insightful commentary if possible.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactamundo
And you're right, sue, if things keep up like this, it is going to be a long season (and I'm not talking about baseball, either).
Do some people just like to be miserable?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I do have permission
from Al to start another game thread on game days so maybe I will tomorrow. Hopefully you will join us in there. I can't stand all of this doom and gloom crap.
Agreed
Being realistic is fine. They certainly aren't off to a good start. That's obvious.
But extrapolating that to a disaster of a season and making judgments based on two games is ridiculous.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, the Brewers are a group of very talented 6-year-olds.
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in what way did we look like an actual team today, that game was pathetic and tomorrow has the
potential to be much worse with dempster pitching
Yes, it is going to be a long summer
if I have to read all this whinging every time the Cubs lose.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Pie strikes out swinging (2 out)
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
theriot and fontenot were kinda cute when they played well last year
but they are not major league players by any mean, get people on this team that know what the hell they are doing, we need wins.
Not fair weather...
just worried about "here we go again".
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously....
Its only the first two games. This team will play well.
Lou will get this team winning.
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
Fonty pops out!
Bad bad game... ....ah well let's get em tomorrow.
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
dont worry it could be worse
dusty could still be the manager
I'd say ah well too
But Dumpster's pitching tomorrow. Not good chances. I think the winning streak will have to start with Houston
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Apr 2, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
I agree, it will just be interesting to see how long lou will leave him in the rotation and finally realizes
what the hell was I thinking in starting this guy
Fitting last image on MLB.TV today...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
"Aw man, I have to go back to school tomorrow?! CEDENO!!!"
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Great school...
I'm an avid Cats football fan, which is probably no surprise... I've enjoyed your posts today... i think we have the same sense of humor.
ever visit Lake the Posts?
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, thanks. And as for LTP: Yes, every day! I have the RSS feed in Safari. I've also called quite a few NU football games for WNUR.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Right again, you're on a roll. I'm on my way to TV anchoring auditions, as a matter of fact, in a few minutes.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Very nice.
I went to your Broadcasting rival Syracuse (Newhouse School of Communications grad). I'm actually friends with a bunch of broadcasters and producers from there... we are officially networking.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry it's taking so long to respond.
And I don't know if you're even still here. Just got back from the studio. Nicely done, there, Syracuse. Did your dean allegedly falsify quotes in an alumni letter too? : )
I graduate in June. Do you know anyone in California? Looking for a job there....and I have some leads in Santa Barbara...
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Did you call this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hQOmaWdxEg
Oh, just joshin' with you, fellow Big 10'er
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Huh? What?
What was that? I have trouble hearing things SO LOW TO THE GROUND!
haha, kidding kidding. : ) I LOVE Paterno on Big Ten Media Day. Really, there is no one better. Of course, I don't need to tell you that....
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Fundamentally yucky
Seems like I am watching a bit of a replay of last year's start...an offense that can't score because they lack a true leadoff hitter....boneheaded mistakes on the basepaths and in the field....bullpen questionable....guess we wait for Lou to blow up again...wish we had a leadoff guy.....and wish we didn't spend so much on Swinging Soriano....
did the money come out of your wallet?
who cares how much he gets paid... i'd rather have him in there over other alternatives... is his contract preventing the cubs from signing marquee players?
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
No you are right....they could go out and splurge on a leadoff guy.....
Soriano is just frustrating to watch at times.....
Most def...
but when he's hot.... he's magma lava hot babbby!
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
FYI on Kendall
Kendall got Lasik surgery over the winter. Perhaps he can see again. Doesn't help his arm, but perhaps the guy's lack of production -- declining over the past few years could be chalked up to.....bad vision.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 2, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
Agrees with you...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Pathetic
Allow me to propose the radical....put our two most fundamentally strong hitters #1 and #2 in the lineup and see what happens....
1. Kosuke
2. DeRosa
3. Lee
4. Ramirez
5. Soriano (piece of ^%*@)
6. Soto
7. Theriot
8. Pie
That...
is an actual good idea...prepare to never see it happen.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd flip Riot and Pie
but I'd much rather have that than the current version.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
cub fans
It has only been two games. This season is going to come down to the wire. Have more faith in your cubs and maybe put a little less faith in Fukudome. Great opening day, but a fundamentally strong hitter does not strike out and then spin in a circle because his balance is so off.
Oh well....
at least DLee got the bat going..... and Fuku's game yesterday....and Z looks like he is focused this year...Marmol is still looking good....too early to freak out....I always like to watch a good three or four weeks of baseball before I start to get a feel for a team....let the BrewSlobs enjoy these early victories...we will count on their pitching choking it up later in the season....but would love a leadoff hitter...
heh, I'm going out on a limb and calling you a big, dirty, liar,
but more on that subject. Soriano had a pretty lousy April last year as well, which can be correlated to the weather(avg temp in DR: 66 to 84 F). Give the man some time
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Time?
Oh, do you mean like during the playoffs versus Arizona where he vaporized??? Soriano is a $136 franchise player. A franchise player DELIVERS, rather than hit home runs when the score is 9-2. A franchise player doesn't swing from his bloody heels on every pitch when the imperative during his at bat is to move the runner along.
Sweet Mary
I was brain-storming what you'd say, and I'd be damned if you didn't come up with the hypothesized results. How many times are you going to bring up 136, Arizona, and playoffs in one posting? Ramirez was putrid in the playoffs as well, why don't you say anything about that?
And Soriano has delivered, you just never bring it up and/or never even bothered to research it(or don't know how). Look at his "clutch" stats, specifically when it's Late and Close:
.318 BA, .356 OBP, .518 SLG, .873 OPS
or how about when it's tied?
.291 BA, .332 OBP, .588 SLG, .920 OPS
Your conclusion that he doesn't "deliver" is invalid, kind sir. Don't defame Soriano because of things that he actually does well at. Jeeze, this bashing gets really old really quickly
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Put this one behind you,
and go out and get 'em tomorrow!
2 games don't make a season. A lot of guys still getting their feet under them. This team will be more than ok.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
Soriano back to leadoff spot...Theriot in the 2 hole...
Lou just seemed to just decide that at the press conference.....
and another step is taken
Twoard the crowning of Sammy Jr
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 2, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Some reporter's cell phone
went off in the presser. Lou interrupted his answer to say "Hey, there we go!" And kinda gave a bemused smile at the whoever's phone it was. Then gave up on the answer.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Lou totally seemed to make up the Soriano
back to the leadoff spot on the spot during the press conference....hilarious....you could see the wheels spinning and then he just came out with it......on the fly managing.....
We will win tomorrow....
and crush Dave Bush's very nice 5.12 ERA in 2007.
We'll see how Dempster pitches tomorrow. He had some fairly good stuff in ST.
1) Theriot
2) Fukudome
3) Lee
4) Ramirez
5) Soriano
6) Soto
7) DeRosa
8) Pie
9) Dempster
The good thing is you can wake up tomorrow and it's a new day. The Cubs aren't the type of team that is only going to score 1-2 runs in a game.
The NL Central has another thing coming if they underestimate the Cubs.
LET'S GET 'EM TOMORROW GENTLEMAN!
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
If Soriano is better leading off
That's fine.
He isn't your standard leadoff hitter. But the Cubs seemed to do pretty darned well when he led off.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
Wow.... watching Horn..
Smartest thing Jay Mariotti has ever said: "It's the first week of the season... relaaaaaxxxxx!"
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
Astros are horrible
and will be in town after (probably) dropping 3 out of 4 to the Pads....they really look bad, and I can't chalk it up all to the Padres pitching.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 2, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
Whoa, I think I can
If a team has Peavy and Young pitch at Petco Park, you're more likely going to win than lose.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Good Grief
I dont know what to say about these 1st two games. I hear some people saying "Don't worry, the Brewers are a good team." True, but the Cubs are better. The Cubs hitting is better than the Brewers pitching. 2 runs is no good. I dont expect Lou is going to let the team get off to any slower of a start. He needs to get on them and get on them early. If the Cubs are going to go deep in the playoffs they need to get mad about losing 2 at home.
Poor Matty Murton....
If Young can put together
another good season, maybe I can agree. His '07 was not as good as '06. I think the jury is still out on him.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 2, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
Well
I was pissed after todays game, but u gotta let it roll off.
I know i got front row tickets on the first base line to see dempster pitch tommorow, and you all will still be watching the game. 2 games down 160 more to go till the cubs make the playoffs at least.
I hope they can
get it together and soon but, just the same, based on what I've seen, I think it's time to scale down the expectations.
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