Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Nationals, Saturday 4/26, 6:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 26, 2008 7:45 PM CDT
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Wonder if RJ is hurt?
He’s done fine defensively in CF, and I think he can hit RHP.
This is weird…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
prolly just wanna get some AB's to Pie
since it looks unlikely the nats are gonna provide any offense
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 26, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
PINCH-HITTER
IN: 20 Felix Pie CF (L)
OUT: CF 9 Reed Johnson CF®
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fouled one off Estrada's mask.
He kinda keeled forward to the ground but is ok.
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pie found his extra-long swing again
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 26, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions
How many breaking balls
is he going to stand there and take for strike 3? With 2 strikes, how can you complete freeze up and take breaking balls in the zone? I understand this was a backdoor slider, but he has taken curveballs right down the middle.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I assume you're talking about the SB below.
Len and Bob said “steals”. Not sure what the ruling was.
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HAHAHAH
Did anyone else hear the Washington radio guys talking about Fukudome’s birthday cake that was delivered to the clubhouse?
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not listening to them, what did they say?
Len and Bob mentioned there was a cake but I don’t think they described it at all.
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XM has the Wash broadcast
So they said a cake came and his name was “spelled wrong”. So the other guy says “Oh my! Did they put a ‘C’ before the ‘K’? My wife asked if they could say that on radio. Then the guy who saw the cake says no no no they didn’t put a C before the K.
Anyway his name was spelled Fukodome and it was a real mistake but it was a funny conversation. Even for the people who didnt get it the 1st time they got it when the guy spelled it out loud saying F-U-K-O-D-O-M-E.
I guess ya had to be there haha
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
There's a MASN promo airing
where fans are attending announcer training camp and are learning how to pronounce difficult names. Last name is Fukodome’s – any everyone starts laughing, except for Nats studio host Johnny Holliday who asks “What are you, twelve?”
Even Piggy’s name was in the promo – someone said “Pigs in Jello”?
HAHAHAH
Well it was for sure one of the 2 Nats guys.
I’ve seen one of those commercials but it had Grudzielanek and saltalamacchia and one of the Yankee pitchers. Good stuff.
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Was it this guy?
63 Jonathan Albaladejo RHP
DOB 10/30/82
San Juan, PR
6’5, 260
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Ball gets away from Soto,
Milledge takes off for 2nd. Soto throws it into CF, Milledge heads for third. Pie picks it up and fires to third, cuts Milledge down at third. Absolutely perfect placement by Pie. 2 out.
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I assume you're not being facetious
Has Estrada really put on a lot of weight since last season?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
He looks huge.
Part of it is his baggy jersey, but the guy looks like a monster.
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Wow!
His knees must be killing him, crouching with that mass on top.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Good to see DeRo being more agressive.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Golden Sombrero
for Soto
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
A goldern Hat trick Sombrero
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Blanco
talking to Soto in the dugout. Seems to be a pep talk. Cedeno strikes out called. 3 out.
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While I tend to agree
its not like he has a long major league career to back that up.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not worried about soto.
pie, yes. soto, no
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 26, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto
Is on pace for 120+ strikeouts. Meanwhile, can he keep up a .410 BABIP? I think that would be a record. He is going to trend down in his BA/OBP/SLG.
Meanwhile, Pie is trending up. That said, Soto is clearly a better hitter than Felix.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't see how....
...you can assume that he’s gonna keep the same strikeout pace, but not the same hitting pace.
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 26, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Luck
Because how often a person strikes out tends to be more consistent for a player than batting average of ball in play. BABIP can fluctuates wildly from year to year for the same player, but K/9 don’t, as much.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I honestly dont think that they knew what to do with that
Cordero’s fastball, which used to be in the mid 90s was barely hitting 80. Sutton was commenting on how slow it was.
First 10,000 fans on April 30th get a W car flag!
Not like the Cubs to get political, but it has a lame ChevyDealers.com logo on it.
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Wily Mo
reaches on a grounder to SS, booted by Theriot (3). Went off the heel of his glove, took his eye off it, reaching out to his left.
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PINCH-HITTER
IN: 1 Willie Harris UTIL (L)
OUT: 32 Chad Cordero RHP
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They're showing the Cubs bullpen.
Sean Marshall seems to be a grooving to a song only he can hear, drumming on his own arm and bobbing his head. haha. Gave me a laugh.
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Bullpen
Who is up in the Cubs bullpen?
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions
Lopez
walks on a ball 4 pitch that almost hit him. Runners at 1st and 2nd, 1 out.
ZAMBRANO
41 balls
65 strikes
106 TOTAL
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Zimmerman
strikes out on an 82mph slider, foul tip in the glove. Z pumps the fist, pitch #115. 3 out.
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Figures
was worried he would see the little guy as more on-base-ishness. Even though Ward is a much better on base option.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Planning a double switch with Theriot?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
That's what aces are supposed to do...
Now let’s see if our bullpen can hold it!
PITCHING CHANGE
IN: 43 Jesus Colome RHP
10 G, 0-1, 2.63 ERA, 13.2 IP, 10 H, 11 BB, 16 SO
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PINCH-HITTER
IN: 17 Mike Fontenot IF (L)
OUT: 38 Zambrano RHP
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Fontenot
flies out to Kearns in RF. Strange running-toward-the wall, reach backwards over the back to catch it. Overran it.
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A little fun with "at this pace"...
DLee: 21 RBI * 6 = 126
DeRo: 17 RBI * 6 = 102
With that production, the Cubs will win a lot of games.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I am just getting on line..
But apparently if I read the box score correctly, we let 2 men die after lead off doubles in the 5th and 6th? The cubs are living on the edge and better figure out how to score when given the golden opportunities!
Pie
HBP on the right foot, very deliberately walking around. That hurt.
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off the right small toe, even.
OUCH. The second small part he’s had trouble with this season. Poor guy.
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Because the size of those things are pretty standard.
But if you have a Piecrush, go ahead. : )
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Lee
(sign in crowd: Derek Lee, 2008 MVP)
Who is “Derek” Lee?
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Zambrano correction
7 IP, 114 pitches (not 115). 0 runs. 4 BB / 5 SO
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Norhtsider
Thanks for the stats. It helps those of us who can’t see it on TV or listen on radio!
I am and I am sure others appreciate it!
Ramirez
smashes a double down the 3rd base line! Pie scores, Lee scores!
CHC 7
WSH 0 8th
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Dome
can’t go hitless on his birthday, can he???
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I'll take that and a
complete game from Lilly!
Birthday
Wonder if he partied before the game :)
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome was taking and fouling off pitches like usual, it just takes extra time. : )
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Why wouldnt you use Marshall
against their best lefty?
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Len and Bob saying maybe Lou wants Wuertz to work on his slider.
They said why play matchups with the score 7-0.
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Plus if he blows it
Kerry can notch another save.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Wuertz throwing a lot of fastballs
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
That Other Chicago Team
GAME 1
BAL 5
CWS 1 F
GAME 2
BAL 5
CWS 5 F
all together now …. BOOOOO
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PITCHING CHANGE
IN: 43 Michael Wuertz RHP
OUT: 17 Mike Fontenot PH
most IP by relievers
Cubs 5th in MLB with 83.2
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Len or Pat
should be getting nervous, your play by play is awesome!
Heh.
I actually have a PxP offer for after graduation in Santa Barbara.
And so it begins…
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Good luck
let me know if they need a reference!
oh, and if you're a Northwestern football fan,
I was on the call for the spring game today.
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Ideally I'd like to call PxP for a pro baseball team...
then call football in the fall…
but that’s a long way off…
but enough about me, how are you all doing??
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I'm good.
Went shopping for Cubs t-shirts today. I was on my cell phone which has a Cubs cover on it and some young guy comes up and says , “I like your phone.” He holds his up and he has a Cubs cover too. We both started laughing.
Which school in SB?
I am an alum of UCSB
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
You mean the Forresters baseball team?
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
You'll enjoy SB in the summer...
I know one of the old PR guys from the Forresters who went on to the NBA. Good luck.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Thanks, Ross!
I interned at KEYT, but that was last winter. Haven’t experienced summer yet. I’m looking for extra employment though to support myself. Any suggestions?
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My suggestion....
bet on the Cubs
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
It works for me
I just bought 8 new blazing hot URLs at Godaddy with my winnings from last Tuesday haah
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not kidding
Win a few bucks on the Cubs then buy URLs and park advertisements ont he pages then get paid per click and use the profits to buy Cubs tickets! Thats what I do. I just scored http://www.summerolympics2008.com/ that’ll earn me at least 10 bleacher tickets this season.
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure
I don’t live up there anymore. Last I heard Gerry Fall is still at KEYT. UCSB’s athletics department might have some openings. Stay away from the News Press. Too much bad juju there.
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Wuertzy
has them right where he wants them! And according to the yahoo sports site Wuertz’s era just went below 6….
SO we got that going for us…..which is nice!
Kearns
strikes out swinging and throws his bat on the follow-through, then follows it with the helmet. Whoops. 3 out.
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Let Wuertz do it
so he can practice his sliders :)
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, if you can get a run
you gotta pull him I guess. Dont use Marshall here. Who needs work in the pen?
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
When has anyone
went 0-5 after striking out 5 times in a game?
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions
Zambrano
Has 5 strike outs too….
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of favorties...
Cindy just asked me who my favorite Cub is. I told her I dont really have a favorite but if I had to choose I’d pick Reed Johnson. Crazy huh.
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He's kinda that no-name guy
who busts his ass every play. Runs out ground outs and seems like a real baseball guy.
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Keystone, Matt Murton's on line one...
...and he sounds jealous! ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Murton
is only my favorite Cub when he’s on the damn roster longer than 3 days.
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Hope they keep him away from a TV.
Sportscenter/Baseball tonight will definitely be showing them.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
The Platimun Sombrero
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Cept
his were from the mound
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Bad day or has the league caught up to him?
PINCH-HITTER
IN: 33 Daryle Ward PH (L)
OUT: 43 Michael Wuertz RHP
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PITCHING CHANGE
IN: 32 Jon Lieber RHP
OUT: 33 Daryle Ward PH
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CHEVY Player of the Game
38 Carlos Zambrano RHP
7 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 5 K
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I'd pick Derrek
Only 5Ks, 4 walks with the 5 hits for Z. But I think I am just spoiled by the greatness of the Zster.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 26, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Fatty Estrada's
first hit of the series goes to RF off Lieber. Runner at 1st, 0 out.
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Pena
swings and misses on an 0-2 pitch from Lieber. 1 out.
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The rain is beginning to approach the ballpark according to the radar
need to finish this one quickly
Good call!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
HAHA
Wouldnt know…starring at her…
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
YES.
I’m not alone. She stumbles over more words than any broadcaster should.
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BWAHAHAHAHA! I GOT IT!! I GOT IT!!
Seems I’m the ONLY one here that actually likes Gail. I Havent seen one person here that likes her.
SOOOOOOOO My suggestion is changing CEDENO ont he scale to GAIL
haha
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats why I like her
becuase shes a disater. Its entertaining.
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
your loss!
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Gail..
has always been….well endowed…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
Nah.
A deep V neckline like that creates the illusion of a larger bust.
Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg
by bluebythebook on Apr 26, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I dont get it
WHats ‘Bigger’
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
What photo?
I dont see a photo
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
You mean the young lady with the basketball boobs? Oh I must have overlooked that
BWAHAHAHAHAHA
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Why?
Being that “well”-endowed, or posting the photo? none of the above?
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Made that big?
They look real to me…
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Al is gonna be stoked about this I’m sure.
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by Keystone80435 on Apr 26, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
She does look different....
Not sure what it is…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
We always post a W flag when we win...
How about posting “Go Cubs Go” (or at least a link to it). It’s an integral part of the celebration!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Ask and you shall receive
http://www.canyouseethesunset.com/music/1_steve_goodman_go_cubs_go.mp3
you may have to copy and paste into your audio player.
FU-KU-DOH-MEH! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!!!!
Thanks to both of you!
Hopefully we’ll hear it another 100 times this year.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Where is the recap?!!!
n/t
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
In the morning.
As usual.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
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