Open Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 4/30, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 30, 2008 4:00 PM CDT
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Wednesday notes:
- Buzz Bissinger doesn't like bloggers.
- A 50-game suspension was handed out today to former Giants backup catcher Eliezer Alfonzo, who is now playing in Triple-A.
- The All-Star ballots are out. All the Cubs' opening day starters are listed. Derrek Lee, Geovany Soto, Aramis Ramirez and Kosuke Fukudome, based on their performances to date, probably merit votes.
- John Smoltz says he's willing to go back to the bullpen after he comes off the DL. They'd probably be well served making him their closer. If he gets 46 more saves, he'd become the first pitcher in history to have 200+ wins and 200+ saves.
- A win tonight will break the franchise record for wins in April, which is 16 (and that's a legitimate 16 in April 2008, since they lost on March 31). The record was set in 1969.
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Dempster has thrown well all year so far, though he again walked way too many in his last outing. He's already beaten the Brewers once this month. Jason Kendall hits him hard -- 13-for-28 lifetime (.464).
Similarly, Jeff Suppan has a win against the Cubs earlier this month. Lifetime he's got a very good record in Wrigley Field -- 4-2, 3.36 in nine starts -- and one Cub, Derrek Lee, pound him (18-for-39, 6 doubles, 4 HR, 9 walks, .462/.563/.923).
Similar pitchers on a nicer weather night than last night. Go Cubs!
Once again for you out of towners, a WCIU game is on ESPN and so available nationally. There's no Milwaukee area TV so I'm pretty sure everyone gets this. See also today's MLB.com Mediacenter. There are only six more WCIU games, all Mondays or Wednesdays, which are days ESPN does games, so there's a fair chance many of them could be picked up by ESPN. The next one is Wednesday, May 14.
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Today's overflow comment thread will post at 8:30 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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No, because...
... Soriano can’t come off the DL till tomorrow.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Ah thats right!!
I thought today was Thursday, College finals have me all turned around
Chuck Norris is a Cubs fan...
If I had to guess
Murton and Hart will be sent to Iowa with Gallagher coming to Chicago…..
by crazymountain on Apr 30, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Same here...
Went last night too. As well as the 3 baseball games in 2 days last week (wrote a fanpost about it). I think i’m getting too old for this, it’s wearing me down. Now I know how Al must feel every day :)
I was there last night as well
My buddy left in the 7th right before the cubs brought it to within 2. Stayed the rest of the game myself….ended up buying a new hoodie, winter hat and some ridiculous looking gloves cause it was so damn cold. But it was a decent game except for the L. I’m now 5-1 this season.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 30, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I already
maxed out my 25 all-star ballot votes, wonder who i voted for?
only took about 40 minutes but def worth it :D
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
Is ESPN blacked out in Chicago?
I’d normally prefer the local telecast, but I don’t think WCIU has HD (though I have heard from some on this blog that they use the advanced monkey-on-a-tricycle method to beam out their signal.)
WCIU in HD...
i actually noticed that the last WCIU game was in HD – though i didn’t notice until the 7th inning…
IIRC, it was channel 174 on Comcast, and the guide listed something other than the game but it was there. Then again as much as i like the HD broadcasts, i’d rather watch Len and Bob in SD than ESPN in HD, but that’s just me…
OT -quick site format question for Al
...What happened to the “views” listing on the fanposts?
I found that to be pretty intesting information in regards to the topic and the number of comments. Just curious. Thanks
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Chicago Comcast HD Customers...
This one is on Mojo HD, Ch 174 on Comcast right?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I set my DVR to record it this morning
and it was on the ESPNHD channel. One of the 200’s.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 30, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Bissinger
is a mean, angry man. I once worked for the publisher who publishes his books and he was mean to the person who calculates his royalties and she refused to ever talk to him again.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
Perhaps MDBNIU and Bissinger could start up their own blog?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 30, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Why no pictures yet?!
Damnit, get on that santos!
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
More Bissinger
Sorry to promote another site Al, but here is the video from HBO’s show:
Buzz comes off like he’s, well, bat** crazy. And Will Leitch comes off like an extremely intelligent person. Except for admitting to being a Cardinals fan.
"Don't think; it can only hurt the ball club."
just read his bio on wikipedia....not sure why a rich
...pulitzer prize winning author would make such an ass of himself with comments like that except if he is a mean and bitter man by nature.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Perhaps MDBNIU is Bissinger ;)
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Apr 30, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
No, can't be
Bissinger seems to understand baseball for the most part. It’s just this new fangled world of information that he doesn’t get.
13-1
Pirated over Mets
They dont suck that bad :D
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
I'm calling it!
DLee will get #9 and the April HR record tonight.
Glad to hear there is no Milwaukee TV coverage
that means all us hicks will get Len and Bob on EI…....
Santos hasn't put up a funny picture yet?
My 6 o’clock hour is ruined
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Fine...
I didn’t know you guys set your watches by my stupid pictures….
I’ll make up for the lack of one so far by taking requests…
lemme hear you.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 30, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
Wish granted...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 30, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Just make it
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
A .gif of Randall Simon...
...hitting that sausage girl over the head.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Just watch it...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 30, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll give one. All in good fun(kind of)
A buddy gave me this a couple days ago:
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Dempster Magic!!!...with apologies to Doug Henning.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 30, 2008 6:01 PM CDT reply actions
That's brilliant...
...but if the fairy was Murton, it would be even more brilliant.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I'm only so brilliant you know.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 30, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
but not tonight…I’m gonna be busy watching the game and packing for my fishing trip.
Which reminds me…I’ll be “out of pocket” until next Tuesday, so you’ll have to have daver and sanantone take care of any pic fixes you guys need.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 30, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
You have your priorities all messed up!
How can you schedule a fishing trip during baseball season?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I know, I know...
but it’s not my fault they schedule the trout season opener during baseball season. Besides…the cabin we stay in has cable, so as long as I can stomach ESPN I’ll be able to keep up with the going’s on of our favorite team.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 30, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Where you from? Or goin fishin?
I just moved from the Land of 10,000 Lakes a few months ago (actually a tad over 11,000).
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Live in San Diego...
we go to the eastern sierras…June Lake Loop area to be exact.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 30, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Good fishin in MN..
But I love Eagle Lake in Canada…big Pike and Musky..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
I heard that...
Def my fave fish to eat, but kinda boring to catch….wish I could bring more than 4 back to the States…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
Northern are
fun to catch but if you want to just catch lots of fish for fun you can’t beat pan fish.
Got that right...
love those Crappie…hmmm…get’s me hungry thinking about em…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
meh
I just hope the Cards fall back to earth very soon. Its a disgrace that Looper and Wellemeyer are pitching like aces in this league..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Buzz is an ass
Is this guy for real? The MSM is REALLY losing it.
Al, you’re just dedicated to hate. And the rest of us aren’t worthy of opinions.
Man, why does this thread feel so dead?
Did someone die?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
lets get ready
to whoop it on. Come out swingin!!!!!!!!!
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
Dang it.
Pretty sure its blacked out in Ames, IA. Cause we got espnnews on espn.
I have DirecTV
and ESPN is blacked out here in Iowa Falls but the game is on channel 642 FSN. Brewers announcers but at least I can see the game.
Got ESPN on (muted)
Pat & Ron on WGN radio,
Fired up MLB Gameday &
BCB on the computer,
and a beer by my side
Am I missing anything?
ESPN BLOCKED HERE!
Yes lovely WICU…I don’t get that channel….
but FSN Wisconsin is coming in on and alternate channel….
I guess listening to Brewer annoucers will be better than ESPN I guess!
"I’ll try to do anything to win a game." - My Man....BIG Z
Got ESPN...
for about 30 seconds…I think I just missed a 100 years references before the screen went black….lucky I now get Len and Bob on WCIU..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
Watch out
Cameron’s hitting .600! HE’S A MONSTER!
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Looks like outside pitch will be called again tonight.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions
Weeks with 1 out
Dempster’s annoying wrist-flip before the pitch is in full motion as well.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Yeah, where did that come from?
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Sorry
maybe only I think it’s annoying.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
No, I'm wondering why he's doing it.
He never used to, did he?
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
He did it last game as well
I remember the Pittsburgh announcers caught it, which made me notice it as well.
No idea why he does it, though; probably just something that calms him down. Kind of how like Kurt Warner use to thumb the side of his butt before he asked for the ball.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I think
it’s a new thing he did when he was training up for being a SP.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 30, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't he tipping
his pitches last season so he does it for all pitches now? I thought I read that some where.
I love gift outs like that
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
Alright Demp. Let's make Suppan throw 20+ pitches in the inning.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions
Cubs should have signed Suppan over Marquis
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions
Reed wants to keep his job. Nice piece of hitting.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions
Uh oh, I better find a new one.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed with a single..
...hard to believe tmw Hoppy will be batting leadoff…..
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Dang, this is gonna be weird when Soriano comes back
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
lets start off
with a bang tonight and play from the lead for once
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
Me too
No scoreboard. It went down at about 5:10 MDT.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
NOICE!
Weeks juggling the ball, Johnson to 3rd from with Theriot at 1st
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
come on D lee
lets drive this run in.
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
Even NOICER
Stolen base!!
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Speed is nice
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions
Thought it was gone. Terrible baserunning by The Riot. Terrible job coaching.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions
Guess it didn't matter that Theriot didn't see the Lee ball.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
agreed. phew.
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Apr 30, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Another Ivy Shot
This could be fun.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Suppan's getting a little rocked right now, 3-0
Fukudome up
(The Cubs need a 5th pitcher, bad)
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Anyone else notice Cuban sitting in Crane Kenny's seats behind the Cubs on deck circle?
...hmmmmm
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Heh, I read an article today
that he was on his way to Chicago, and got a call about the agreement to fire Avery Johnson. I like to think about how it went down:
Cuban: “Johnson, you suck, you’re fired.”
Johnson: “WHA-”
Cuban: click
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Wow!!! Who gets a worse read off the bat, Braun or Adam Dunn?
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions
Braun -- no contest
Dunn has no range, but he doesn’t misjudge the easy ones like Braun.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Whoa there, big guy.
Lucky for you you aren’t an inch shorter.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
C'mon Suppan
Throw a nice fat meatball.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
I could be a fun night
We need It after last night….
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
SWUNG ON BELTED
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Apr 30, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions
SOTO!
Liner to left field, 6-0
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Hanging meatball.
THanks Soups On.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
that is what I am talking about
great first inning
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
I need to get to the bar
Its time to go celebrate with the Cubs fans in Bloomington, and hope the cubs keep this up!
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Apr 30, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions
Watching FSN feed live in Japan
Already 6-0? Dome the only out?
Back in sleep in lazy holiday morning…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
And he hit it hard.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 30, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Obama
is speaking as we speak 1 block from my apartment in Bloomington, IN and im about to be at the bar watching the cubs
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Apr 30, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions
Priorities
The Cubs are far more important than the election.
Besides, Obama is a professed White Sox fan.
by Snake Plisskin on Apr 30, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Another ump who wants to be the show. This is ridiculous.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions
Exactly.
That ball was not a strike.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
I was impressed that
Pie laid off of that pitch, and he still gets rung up! Good at bat by Pie. Terrible call by the ump!
From Pie's reaction,
he knew it was a bad call. Still, it’s gotta be frustrating, getting robbed like that after working so hard on improving his hitting.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
The call was bad enough, but the showboating was a disgrace.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
some umps feel like they are part of the game....
...not just the arbiters of the game. Cant stand it….
Felix Pie must play everyday!
I just think
people like to use that as an excuse when a guy isn’t hitting. I knew he would come around.
I find that a nice cold beer or three
helps a lot.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
I guess
That Soto has recovered from his slump…. scouting not working now???
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
it's odd
and maybe it answers cubsfan25’s question as to why it can take so long to take advantage of at bats… Even after his show of inability to hit that sharp breaking ball that I’ve described, guess how many I’ve seen the Brewer’s pitchers throw? 1. Soto took one yesterday for ball 3 in his second at bat. And thats it, even though he swung at numerous pitches in washington, the brewers have given him one of them…
Just rewound the video
you mean the called strike 3?
Excellent pitch, excellent. Too bad it was against the Cubs.
That was the most dramatic
strike out call I’ve ever seen from an umpire. Ever.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Now we need a quick 1,2,3
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions
lets do it CUBBIES
Have fun on the post, off to SPORTS at IU. Go Cubbies!
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Apr 30, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions
agreed!
We don’t want to get into a slug fest!
Offensive Teeshirt
So, I live in Southeast Wisconsin and stopped by my favorite watering hole with awesome wings btw), a guy is in there with the offensive Fukudome tee shit referenced last week. I said something about that tee shirt not being sold anymore and he swore he bought it yesterday…kinda makes me mad
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
Can't believe I missed all this
Get in the house and find a TD on the board.
Well at least my kids had a good practice just now.
OT -- Anyone see pictures of the latest Clemen's mistress?
A little cougar action for Roger
by VillanuevaExperience on Apr 30, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions
...
http://blogs.kansascity.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/07/23/mccready.jpg
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Wasn't she 15 when they hooked up?
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
It was supposed when they were together first
allegedly not intimate yet, however it was supposed to have gone that route later on sometime.
Just realized
I’m watching FSN WISCONSIN here in Okinawa, Japan.
Very dark picture… they need more power…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Lot's of Cheeseheads in the Far East?
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
hello
a cheesehead that is dragons blue, clearly a Cubs fan. :) Just because someone has FSN Wisconsin doesn’t mean they don’t bleed Cubbie blue
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
I get it, just surprised that he's pulling a FSN Wisconsin signal in Japan.
Wasn’t calling dragonsfanatic a cheesehead.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Cheeseheads in Milwaukee?
As well as in Green Bay?
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 30, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
All of Wisconsin
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice breaking balls by Dempster
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I'd like to tak this oppertunity to...
Once again decry WCIU, and call out WGN, CSN, CSN+, MLB.tv, and both ESPN and ESPN 2
WCIU means that I, as a downstate Cubs fan, don’t get to see it.
WGN because they’re shoing CORNER FREAKING GAS right now instead of the Cubs game.
CSN because they’re showing the White Sox. Nobody cares about the White Sox.
CSN+ I don’t know what they’re showing, but it ain’t the Cubs.
MLB.tv because even if I had it, I wouldn’t be able to watch Cubs games on it. They would black out the Cubs’ tradational regions, which includes downstate Illinois.
ESPN for showing ESPN News instead of the Cubs game. They could show blacked-out baseball games based on region.
And ESPN 2 for showing pro-bowling instead of my proposed idea of ESPn showing blackedout games based on region.
I'm in Champaign
and I’m getting it on Dish Network.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
You've got to be kidding me!
Come on ESPN!
Maybe it’s the local cable providers fault. I’m down here on the frontier of the Banks-Musial line, and therefore there are a lot of Cardinal fans out there. I wouldn’t be shocked were they to throw a wrench into the works with regard to showing Cubs games on ESPN.
by Snake Plisskin on Apr 30, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
nicely done/rant
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
With regard to WCIU Yeah
We get most Cub games, but every WCIU game kills me unless ESPN picks it up.
by Snake Plisskin on Apr 30, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I just don't understand who is actually benefitting from this silliness.
“Haha – I have a product you want, but I’m not going to sell it to you.”
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Kind of reminds me of DirecTV deal that was almost to be
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Sucks man
and really ridiculous. You can check on the myp2p.eu website if you want; they might have it.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Wow Snake
That DOES indeed sucketh.
Sorry ‘bout that man….but FWIW I’ve been there.
Just got home and caught up quickly via the HDDVR and Holy Cow!
The Cubbies are looking good so far!
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Got home from dinner or something or
got home from like another country?
by Snake Plisskin on Apr 30, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Aw, it's all in good fun
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
you go girl
I was gonna say something, knowing how Al feels about language, but was wondering where you were, lol
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
really? Is that necessary?
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
From the land of nice language and respect for others....
I think… :-)
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
I'm not from there, but I moved in after I had kids.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
But that's the greatest rivalry ever!
If you don’t like that rivalry, you don’t like baseball. If you disagree with me, then you are wrong.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
apparently steve phillips
gets excited about the idea of the pitcher hitting eighth..
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Nice try Dome
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions
Ah, they commented on Dempster's OCD tendency
It is to not tip his pitches.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
ESPN coverage
Don’t worry (in LA having to watch the ESPN feed) you ain’t missing much by having this feed blacked out—well, that is unless you really care about hearing about the Yankees issues with their pitching staff and how the AL East is a crazy divison.
Demp
It’s 6 -0. Strikes. Please.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
What is the general consensus?
Who does everyone think will be sent down tomorrow when Sori comes back?
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Murton.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously?
I can’t remember….are you a Murt fan or no?
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
I'm Murton indifferent.
I just don’t think he adds to the team. He can play two spots in the OF, but isn’t terribly good out there. He isn’t hitting right now. I’d rather keep Pie up for the speed and defense.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Where was that pitch?
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions
Wow, this is a family friendly environment. What, no beer?
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Only when Sue okays it....
But when she DOES…..watch out!! :-)
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
I have come to the conclusion
that Steve Phillips loves to hear himself talk
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Welcome to the "Steve, Put a Sock In It" club.
Proud to have you as a member. ;-)
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Actually, I like him better than some I could name.
But he could do with a healthy dose of “Less is More.”
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Matsuzaka is pitching in Boston
I guess most of Japanese watching that game….
He is tossing 7innings, 2hits shutout
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
gosh darn it
Braun two out RBI grrrrrr
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
cmon demp
no 2 out rallies
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions
Geez...
I know I mentioned it last night, but Princeberry dough boy sure has fattened up…
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
ESPN
Is talking about how he is getting in shape and lost 10lbs
by SteamboatCubsFan on Apr 30, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
The only way Prince looses 10lbs is if he leaves his
suitcase of White Castle Burgers on the train.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah...who are THEY kidding?
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bigger uniform…
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Gagne.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 30, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Cheese curds are veggie friendly, right?
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
thank God
I didn’t want to see bases loaded with Hart up behind Fielder
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
way to go Prince
how did he miss that
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
I love hustle
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions
Did the ump just step right in front of Fukudome
while he was trying to run to second?
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
What happened?
And whats the injury delay for? Thanks
There isn't one
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
ok
thanks.
I remembered last time there was a game on the U or CLTV they did the HD feed on 174, but it wasnt there today.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
Dome
hit the ball off Suppon’s foot
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
Brewers bullpen
Let`s see them all tonight! This only hurts a team!
DeRose lines to righ
Dome scores, back toback hits by Suppon
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
But we got the run back!
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Now *that's* efficient offense!
I like it.
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Apr 30, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
That's called taking advantage of opportunities
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Prince's dad Cecil
Played in Japan a year before going back to MLB and won HR/RBI king…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 30, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy money
Quickly back in 6 runs deficit for Brewers
FSN commentators sounds really sad
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Soto
hits off the end of his bat to left filed, one out
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
jeez I wish I could type/spell
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
At least he made Suppan throw some pitches!
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Apr 30, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think it'll be him. Len and Bob are talking like he'll still be around. I'm guessing Murton goes.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Apr 30, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Poor Murton
That guy needs to be traded. He could do some good on other ballclubs.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I think the Cubs would love to trade him
but nobodys offering much and they don’t want to give him away.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 30, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree.
But he needs to be in a place where he can play every day. He has hit very well for the Cubs when he has gotten regular AB’s.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
For some reason he's become a less patient hitter over the last couple of years
Maybe a delayed “Dusty effect”?
by bluekoolaide on Apr 30, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he's just pressing because he is trying to prove
that he is deserving of regular playing time. But that just isn’t going happen on a team with the $136,000,000 man in left and Fukudome in right.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
without a doubt Murton goes down
its the most logical choice.
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
I am a big supporter of him
but he hasn’t gotten any AB to solidify his chances of staying up
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Murton clearly
seems less patient and less comfortable this year. I think he will be a .300 hitter again if he finds steady work on another team.
He just has no job on the Cubs given the hitting and/or defense of our other outfielders. He has neither the speed, ‘D” or arm of Pie. And right now, neither Pie or Murton is hitting, so it seems clear that Murton loses the seat on the lifeboat. Sorry, Matt.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Felix is a great talent but he`s just not ready. He`s young. Give him time. Dusty ruined many players bringing them up too fast. Be patient with Felix and don`t rush him.
According to Steve Stone
the Cubs have already given up on him and are just giving him playing time in an attempt to ramp up his trade value.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 30, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
given up on "him"
him = Murton? or Pie? ( I assume you mean Murton)
both are discussed above.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
dempster ALMOST
cranked one
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Dumpster
hits one hard, but right to Cameron
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
you really pulled that card?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Leave it to ESPN
talking to Cuban about BASKETBALL at a CUBS game…
Ugh.
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Well I think its official
Cuban wants the Cubs
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
that was never the issue
I just don’t think MLB wants Cuban
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 30, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
I actually wouldn’t mind him being our owner. He will do what it takes to win, IMO
Plus you can’t spell Cuban with out “Cub!”
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
I like him, I'd like him to be owner
He’s passionate about winning and is a real sports fan. Sam Zell could give two shits about Cubbie-dom.
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 30, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah....it kinda raises my eyebrows too
not sure if he wouldn’t mess up the Cubbie way of life if he owned ‘em…
comments?
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
He's got cash and desire...
....but he’s also got a big mouth…..I’d hate to see him start getting on umpires the way he gets on refs in the NBA…..that’s something for owners of other teams to do.
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Apr 30, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...kinda like a conflict of interest...
He DOES have the dough…but it needs more than money to get it done right.
Just look at the Yankees…
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
not any worse than Ozzy Osbourne
sounding drunk///stoned while doing the seventh inning stretch
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Isn't that how he's supposed to sound?
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Apr 30, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I was thinking that
earlier. He’s pitching better than everyone other than Z, no?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 30, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it my imagination,
or do the Brewers field like Little Leaguers?
What does Maddux tell his pitching staff?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
recap
can someone break down what Cuban had to say about the cub? or was it all bball talk? i just tuned in and missed it.
by louisiana lumberman on Apr 30, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions
Mark Cuban
Does anyone believe he has a chance in owning the Cubs? I am open minded.
no chance in hell, IMO
the MLB owners are a good ol’ men’s club and they don’t want to have to deal with some brash dot-com billionaire
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 30, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
no chance
MLB is so stupid. Cuban would generate a ton of money for Chicago and for baseball. Why would MLB want to do that?
by louisiana lumberman on Apr 30, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster seems to....
be getting an endless amount of weak ground balls back to him, yo u gotta love it
by fuku-domenation on Apr 30, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
Overflow up
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