Thursday Photos

by Al on Apr 3, 2008 10:30 PM CDT in Game Photographs

Alfonso Soriano drives in a run with a single in the 6th

Alfonso Soriano steals second

Felix Pie steals second

Kerry Wood strikes out Jason Kendall to end the game

Click on each photo to open a larger version in a new browser window. Photos by David Sameshima

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Great Photos

Who took them if I might ask?

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Apr 3, 2008 10:35 PM CDT 0 recs

Read the post again.

It says so right at the bottom. (I've made David Official BCB Photographer.)

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 3, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up 0 recs

Ah, best to read the fine print

n/t

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Apr 3, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up 0 recs

New Photographer

David Sameshima, he is the official BCB Photographer for 2008. He is part of Al's team. I heard he is getting paid real well.

Favorite Game - 'The Sandberg game" June 23, 1984

by Cub Fan Mike on Apr 3, 2008 10:39 PM CDT 0 recs

I particularly like the last photo...

... you can see the ball clearly.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 3, 2008 10:40 PM CDT 0 recs

yes, that last shot is frame-able

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up 0 recs

strange.... this wasnt here before, hence the post below

Who has my 'Club Paradise' dvd?

by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up 0 recs

That last shot is frame-able.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up 0 recs

He must have

been using a shutter speed that most cameras don't have. Kerry was throwing hard yesterday.

by gwood on Apr 4, 2008 8:26 AM CDT up 0 recs

haha

it was not a strike. classic.

Bill James Felix Pie 2008 Projection: .283/.333/.456 16 HR 21 SB

by kylejo on Apr 4, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up 0 recs

More fantastic

pictures. Thanks David.

by sue369 on Apr 3, 2008 10:41 PM CDT 0 recs

Same here.

n/t

by Fraggin Judge on Apr 3, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up 0 recs

Tonight's weird news.

A-Rod attacked in Boston.

by Fraggin Judge on Apr 3, 2008 10:59 PM CDT 0 recs

gezzz

poor kid.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up 0 recs

Wow, that's crazy.

I was attacked by a crow once. It didn't actually make contact with me, but it was scary as hell.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 4, 2008 10:23 AM CDT up 0 recs

For those interested...

...the game's available to watch on MLB.tv for free, it seems. I had to sign in, but I didn't have to give them any money for the privelege.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Apr 3, 2008 11:07 PM CDT 0 recs

In the window that opens up to write a message, there's an icon that allows the writer to post links to other web pages. Presently, the default is that the link will take the reader away from BCB. I suggest that the default should be changed to open up the link in a different window.

by Fraggin Judge on Apr 3, 2008 11:09 PM CDT 1 recs

I would love that feature as well.

Who has my 'Club Paradise' dvd?

by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up 0 recs

Seconded

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Apr 4, 2008 6:33 AM CDT up 0 recs

Is this in the comment window or FanPost window?

In any case, send this suggestion to

bugreport (at) sbnation (dot) com

In your subject line, mention that it's a feature request and then describe what you did above. They'll put it on the list to consider.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 4, 2008 8:15 AM CDT up 0 recs

Comment window.

Thanks, Al.

by Fraggin Judge on Apr 4, 2008 10:39 AM CDT up 0 recs

For now

if you right click on the link, you should get the option to open it in a new window

by gwood on Apr 4, 2008 8:28 AM CDT up 0 recs

Thanks for the tip.

I'll use it.

by Fraggin Judge on Apr 4, 2008 10:39 AM CDT up 0 recs

But what I want is for the reader to do that...

without having to use the right button on their mouses. A lot of people don't use that feature. I think it's in the site's interest for the link opens up in a new window and not take the reader away from BCB. That's why I sugested that when one is writing a post and click on the link icon in the comments window, the default should be that the inserted link will open in a new window, instead of taking you away from BCB as it does now. Anyway, I'll make the suggestion to the tech guys and see if they agree or not. Thanks for the tip, again.

by Fraggin Judge on Apr 4, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up 0 recs

Has anyone else noticed

the abundance of Big 10 Icons in this blog?

If there's ever a Buckeye icon I'm going to hang myself.

"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Apr 4, 2008 12:20 AM CDT 0 recs

I agree

n/t

by stadiumguru on Apr 4, 2008 10:25 AM CDT up 0 recs

TNT... I'm dynamite

Well... Kerry told the media that he wouldn't have a "song." But, I was there on opening day... and today... and that's hat they played when he walked out to the mound. So, expect hat to be the song for the year. TNT.

Cubs 2008
Home (0-2) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 2, 2008

by SackMan on Apr 4, 2008 12:56 AM CDT 0 recs

According to today's Tribune...

... this article says it wasn't Wood's choice:

Kerry Wood entered to the strains of AC/DC's "Dynamite" on the Wrigley Field sound system Thursday, though after registering his first career save the new Cubs closer said it wasn't his idea.

"Not my choice," he said, adding he had "no idea" who chose the song.

The Cubs marketing department apparently came up with the selection, believing Wood wanted to enter with theme music, as many closers do. After Tribune readers sent more than 400 suggestions for Wood's entrance song last week, Wood said he didn't need to enter to music at Wrigley, where tradition usually trumps fads.

"I've never heard music played here," he said.

Asked about the choice of "Dynamite," Wood shrugged.

"I'm indifferent, really," he said. "I'm sure it will be changed at some point."

Wood said he would prefer to hear Wrigley organist Gary Pressy "tickling the ivory" rather than music coming over the loudspeakers.

(FYI, ALL of that is supposed to be in the quote box. Not sure why it's not.)

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 4, 2008 8:19 AM CDT up 0 recs

I think we need to put a stop to the Cubs marketing dept...

on this one. Somehow. It seems like he just wants to make this a business trip to the mound, stay overnight for 3 outs, and fly out after the 9th inning. Nothing fancy. I don't know how we do it, but I'd much rather just listen to the crowd.

by bap on Apr 4, 2008 9:00 AM CDT up 0 recs

I really don't understand...

... why they decided to do this without asking Wood first. Usually, they've done this with other players, asked them whether they wanted a song and if so, which one.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 4, 2008 9:20 AM CDT up 0 recs

Besides

Thunderstruck would be a better song. :P

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Apr 4, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up 0 recs

What kind of SLR are you using?

I'm assuming its an SLR.

Myself, I shoot Canon and work at the school newspaper at my school. It's a lot of fun; I get to shoot sports, news, and everything in between. I've considered bringing my 70-200mm L lens to wrigley, but it's probably overkill unless I can score some sweet seats close to the field. Here's my best shot there so far (its cliche, but I love it, haha):

Go Cubbies!

by deanosaur on Apr 4, 2008 1:51 AM CDT 0 recs

I just noticed....

Maybe the airplane glue hasn't worn off yet after yesterday's euphoria, but this night shot of Wrigley....to me the shape of the field bears a resemblance to the old Cubbie head logo from the 60's.

I will also be selling cinnamon buns on e-bay later that resemble Rickie Weeks.

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on Apr 4, 2008 7:21 AM CDT up 0 recs

my brother and I have noticed that before

sans airplane glue. I could see it.

---AC 00 00 00 - Believe

by mjk83 on Apr 4, 2008 8:07 AM CDT up 0 recs

Geesh.

That airplane glue is contagious. I see it too.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 4, 2008 8:20 AM CDT up 0 recs

Me too!

I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue!

by Itchy on Apr 4, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up 0 recs

I can see it too!

Nothing like the power of suggestion. Now if a computer savy BCBer could put a transparent Cub head logo over this pic, that would be very cool.

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Apr 4, 2008 8:52 AM CDT up 0 recs

Using a Nikon D70S...

with a 70-300mm lens, for the field shots. I keep a compact Fuji A500, or E900, camera with me for the wider shots. I have to keep it simple. I am in the bleachers, and I am keeping score too.

by holy mackerel on Apr 4, 2008 9:14 AM CDT up 0 recs

What, no pix of....

...the strange fashion statement that Prince Fielder is making? Thursday, he came dangerously close in appearence to the "shorts" that Bill Veeck foisted upon the 1976 White Sox...

I cannot believe he looked in a clubhouse mirror and said:
Damn, I'm stylin' today!!

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 4, 2008 1:58 AM CDT 0 recs

He looked like a complete IDIOT

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 4, 2008 11:53 AM CDT up 0 recs

Prince

looked especially fat today.

"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2008 4:02 AM CDT 0 recs

Great pictures

I love David's photos because they show a bigger view of what's going on than the closeups you get in the paper or on more official websites. It's cool to see what's going on around the action. And the crowd in that last shot - wow, with the dugout (and bullpen) box seat expansions, you can tell the fans are really right on top of the players. I wonder if that is extra annoying or intense for them -- having the fans up so close and personal.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Apr 4, 2008 6:37 AM CDT 0 recs

If we take pics and want to 'submit' to the official photog....

.....is there an email/link to do that? I'll be heading to a few games this year and love to take pics but the whole 'posting of pics' thing escapes me.

"ROUS's? Rats of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."

by iluvryno on Apr 4, 2008 7:03 AM CDT 0 recs

You can post them yourself.

There are icons on both comments and FanPosts (and FanShots, which is a better place for pix) to insert photos; you don't even have to know a lot of HTML.

But you will have to host the photos yourself on a site like Picasa or Photobucket or Flickr.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 4, 2008 8:22 AM CDT up 0 recs

tickets

Off topic, but REALLY great seats available all weekend at Cubs.com. I am not affiliated with Cubs at all, but geez, I got two seats in section 14 row 10 this morning for Saturday's game! I'll post in ticket section also.

by gocubsgo22 on Apr 4, 2008 8:48 AM CDT 0 recs

right now

All I see is stuff in section 204-3.

Anyone have bleacher seats for Sunday? Al? :)

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Apr 4, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up 0 recs

I do have one for Sunday.

Want it?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 4, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up 0 recs

Great photos

The last one is frameable. I also like the theme: Jason Kendall is part of all four shots.

Question for David: any idea what those "Karate Kid" bandanas say?

by santo4hof on Apr 4, 2008 9:34 AM CDT 0 recs

David actually emailed me that info the other day.

They say:

Fukudome

Toh Kon/Fighting Spirit

Ichiban/Number One

Hish Sho/Sure To Win

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 4, 2008 9:41 AM CDT up 0 recs

My understainding

Is that the last one also translates into

Certain Victory

More poetic and dramatic, methinks...

by 26.2cubsfan on Apr 4, 2008 11:53 AM CDT up 0 recs

Thanks David

I had a fantasy that they said: "I'm a stupid gaijin."

by santo4hof on Apr 4, 2008 10:10 AM CDT 0 recs

Great pics!

That one of Soriano is a little scary, though. He looks like he's about to jam his knee into second base. The shot of Woody cutting down Kendall is definitely a classic.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 4, 2008 10:26 AM CDT 0 recs

Opposite

Could we have two more opposite corner outfielders? One is completely fundamentally sound, and the other one seems like he doesn't know how to slide. LOL. I love them both in different ways, but it's really interesting.

by bap on Apr 4, 2008 10:27 AM CDT up 0 recs

close enough

I think that last pitch was close enough. it looks a little high, but you can tell Soto is setting up a great frame-job. Agreed on the Soriano slide, I hope he doesn't make a habit of that, since he hopefully steals 30 bases this year.

I really like these photos. It gives us yahoos that can't get to every game a chance to see a new perspective, not just the photos on the other news sites.

by montanacubby on Apr 4, 2008 1:06 PM CDT 0 recs