Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Saturday 4/5, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 5, 2008 1:45 PM CDT
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Lee's average is up to .333
with 2 freakin home runs!
He didn't hit his second home run, last year, until May 4th
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
yeah one of the few so far
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Look at it this way...
When Sori starts to get on base, and A-Ram gets a few hits. There will be a ton of runs scored with how Lee and Fuku are hitting. Be patient, we still have a LONG way until May.
Hart's lookin good out there
"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
Bourn is FAST...
I think that's how Felix Pie is supposed to be playing?
"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
Santo looks terrible.
Is he doing ok lately?
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Haven't heard anything negative...
but his head looks rounder than usual.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
yeah...that's what i'm worried about
Not exactly good for a diabetic to look "rounder".
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It's been...
A rough start to the season...
"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 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I noticed that too
I noticed that too. Hopefully it's just a medication adjustment. When my uncle has an adjustment his face sometimes gets fuller for a few days as his body adjusts. He is pretty much in the same boat as Santo healthwise (he has only lost one leg though)
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Apr 5, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
well then go cheer for another team
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Apr 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The loop
for(i=1;i<=whoknowswhen;i++)
{
for(i=1;i<=162;i++)
{
System.out.println( "Its ok..its only "+i+ "games..we will get hot..");
}
System.out.println("It's going to be next year");
}
That's weird.
n/t
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Work on Perl at all as well, linux?
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Since this is my first year using BCB...
Does the cheering get less sarcastic when we start winning? Or is every compliment backhanded?
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i notice a lot less posts whenever were winning
some people would just rather complain
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Apr 5, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Or maybe, like me, they tend to just watch the game when
the Cubs are winning and come here in order to vent?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Swinging bunt...
:) Right?
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Sori...
Get. Runners. Over.
"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
Either that...
or his range is so terrible that he has to dive at everything.
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SORIANO'S UP!!!
= D
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
C'mon REED!
"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'd pinch hit ward right now, bring in Pie for defense.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
Reed's pretty hot...
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reed's been hot, let him hit
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 5, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Too early in the game
If there's a need for a pinch hitter, it'll be later on.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Ok...
Better than nothing, C'mon LEE!
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
Reed Johnson didn't him a home run
what a complete waste.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
shoot i think he was safe
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GAME OVER????
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WOOOO!
Yes!!!!!!
"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
D LEE!!!
playing like an MVP today!
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
I wish...
Aramis and Soriano would take notice
"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 5, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah!
Tie game!
And D-Lee's on my fantasy team!
w00t!
DLee = awesome...
Good call by whomever said he shouldn't bat 3rd...
Good call by whomever said the game was over at 2-0 in the first...
right here
i said I'd be positive
giimmee a break!
You've done a nice job.
I'm sticking up for you.
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Just a single?
What a waste of a player.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Hahahahaha
I knew the Cubs should have kept Hee Sop Choi. They sooo got screwed in THAT trade.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Yeah. He's been a mistake...
...ever since we traded away Hee Seop Choi for him. Hendry sucks.
that's why my clan name on xbox live is DLEE!!
join if you want!
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
i believe it was ARAM FOR MVP
who called the game over a couple innings ago
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
nobody likes a tattletale
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 5, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Wash it down with an Old Style...
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Yeah! Hows about a lead now?
haven't had one of those in a while....
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Oh my gosh
He's back
Santo on Lee
They call me MISTER Fukudome!
good. i think we will all be happy we didnt trade him.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
Like to see Lee try to steal.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
WHHAAATTT????
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Also a good call...
whoever thought Marmol should have come in in the 5th.
Think we'll be able to use him now?
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agreed
the only ones worse than the ledge jumpers are the ones who lord it over them after it comes back our way
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 5, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
So, you can come on and vent
and spew negativity, and we can't let you hear about it when we start going?
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They don't talk about you, but the team.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Hmm.
Point taken. I will turn it down a notch.
It DOES get grating though, when every little bad thing gets commented on and people get ridiculous about it.
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yeah but they're not gonna change
and going on about it only makes it worse
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 5, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
can you hear it?
fuku................dome......................
Or a hard grounder to the left side...
I'm guessing they'll play him closer over there.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
What happened
No WGN over here for me.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
he just hit a single
scored Lee and Ramierez. CUBS LEAD!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
double I mean!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know how many
RED SOX would have taken some of those.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
here it is....come on!
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That was outside. Dome knows it.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
This is where we need that trumpet...
..in the bleachers doing the Japanese "DO-ME-AY" cheer...
WHAT HAPPENED?!?!
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHAT HAPPENED
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Kosuke line drive to LF.
Lee boots it, 2 runs score, Kosuke to 2nd.
Great AB by Dome. Saw 8-9 pitches.
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YES!!!
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How bad is Carlos Lee? How good is Kosuke?
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screw obama and mccain
I am writing in Dome In November
can you win
ROY AND MVP?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
yep. ichiro did it
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 5, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
DOME!!!
Frakking Hendry. Why the hell did he blow so much money on this unproven Japanese star?
Why didn't he
pick Lee AND Ramirez up and CARRY them around the bases?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome hits a double past Lee in left
DLee and Aram score
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Unbelievable...
Fukudome is amazing. Kudos to Hendry.
What an at bat!
ROY! ROY!
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
glacier............
basehit lf..............past lee to the wall
Just wanted to post to get my new
signature out there. Hope you like it.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
LSA
n/t
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pitcher literallty
dropped the ball. balk, Fukudome to third.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Fukudome
Is why the game of baseball was invented.
They call me MISTER Fukudome!
"Must have been eating buttered popcorn in the bullpen"
lol nice bob
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Balk
Woo! Come on DeRosa
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Join the club.
I am watching the ESPN RealTime and the MLB gameday.
I'm in the NIU dorms and OF COURSE we don't get CSN.
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
How is RealTime?
Do you have to pay for that?
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Never thought I would be glad
living in Indianapolis as a Cubs fan. My Direct TV doesn't get blacked out!
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YES D-Ro
I don't care if that WAS wind-aided. Nice hit.
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MMMM...
CSN showing the crooked numbers going up on that scoreboard....
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I love it
when a plan comes together
They call me MISTER Fukudome!
My first post in this thread
Just dropping in to say that it's quite possible Kosuke Fukudome is the greatest baseball player ever.
don't get ahead of yourself
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 5, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
about time this O woke up.....
I love it....
Amazing watching Dome's patience change the tone
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
whiffed on a mean pitch
90 mph fastball right down the middle
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meant meat, not mean
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 5, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry was warming up, wasn't he?
Soto Ks, but twenty EIGHT minutes for the bottom of that inning. w00t!
2008: The year we put it all together.
I'm starting to think Fukudome should bat 4th,
splitting up Lee and Rami.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Good inning.
Now let's hang onto this lead and come away with the W.
any harder
and it's the BAT that goes to waveland... :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
May not be...
a save opp. if we can hold and score another run in the bottom.
OK OK, a reach. And, yes, I'm knocking on wood.
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I wish Petrick made the team
I think he has great stuff. Hopefully he makes it up here sometime this season
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
last time I had
good karma was in 03 after game 6.................that about killed me
guess it's time to try again
this inning is key
the meat of their order is coming up....if we can get through this easy the 9th should be easier
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That's what the ladies say
HIYO!
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
ditto
that 11.5 ERA doesn't help
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 5, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
"have Cenedo pinch for Blanco"?
How would that work? Who would catch in the top of the 9th?
2008: The year we put it all together.
That brings up an interesting point...
with Murton in Iowa, who's our emergency catcher now?
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He meant for the pitcher, not Blanco
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
no
he talked abotu ward PH for the pitcher.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
did marmol pitch yesterday or something?
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Sigh, I don't like him being in there
.... Edit: We're gonna go 160 and 2 this year, I can feel it!!!
Hahaha
You would think that they're being held against their will
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
I enjoyed that post on narrative arc.
Should be in a lit crit/baseball book.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
lol, hey, I'm just saying that I'd rather see Piggy in there
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runners on 2nd and third..
belt high fast ball
howry is as predictable as an automatic
pitching machine
You know, you're right. My lack of confidence in Howry was completely unfounded
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Shiza
C'mon Bobby
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Quite frankly he should be the fourth righty in the pen until he is ready
Wood, Marmol, and Wurertz all better
This team is horrible
They're never going to win anything and the world is going to explode in 5 minutes.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Marmol didn't come in...
because we had a 3 run lead. And he pitched yesterday. You can't pitch the kid every day, so why put him in with a 3 run lead?
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TAKE HIM OUT NOW
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Howry
Same as last year... I assume Lou realizes this. Howry needs to be the mop-up man until July.
DmL
Then won't he just take the rest of the year suck it up?
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Howry is NOT doing well
I think it's time to take him out. Here comes Marmol.
2008: The year we put it all together.
TAKE HIM OUT NOW
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why wasnt Marmol in against Blum?
it clear that Howry didnt have anything two batters ago???
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Gah
Did I see Ronny Cedeno's ostrich-like neck running out onto the field?
2008: The year we put it all together.
how much does Lou need to see
that Howry doesn't have ot today!
SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
not true
he was a good reliever late last year.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, honestly,enough of this short-sighted garbage
To say the guy doesn't have it "ever" is ludicrous. Take a look at this stretch if you've just started to watch the Cubs this day.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
now
if Marmol make one mistake we're behind
get your head out of your ass Lou!
I really dont get why he left him in there.....he didnt have it and Marmol was ready...
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Gah..
This is Marmol's biggest situation yet this year.
Come on Marmol. Keep the composure unlike HOWRY.
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
Marmol=good
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does anyone think if marmol has a year like last year that he'd be considered a star player?
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
Isn't he already? I don't get it.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
I really like Brad Ausmus
He is absolute trash. I love when he plays.
That goes for you too Chris Capuano get your arm back in shape
Eric Gagne is going to be great this year
I mean, just look at his physique. His skin might as well be dipped in a bronze liquid.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
CEDENO!
*In a good way!
"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
Cedano with a hit....that is a sign its your day
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Cedeno
wants to play baseball.
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I'm a little confused
Can someone explain to me why Cedeno can't PH, and has to replace DeRosa on 2B? Can you only have one PH throughout the game?
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
wasn't it a double switch?
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Must have been when his dropped the throw from Soto.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
soriano doesn't even look like he's trying
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Soriano
has actually done an ok job of advancing runners. Don't think that's what he WANTS to do, but at least he's doing THAT...
2008: The year we put it all together.
Haha...
I thought the same thing (hmmm... I don't think he MEANT to do that)
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 5, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
better than constantly flying out.
is all I'm sayin'...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't anyone tell him
he's not hitting in the 2-hole anymore?
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
put the runner in scoring position
who then scored.
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without his ground-out
Cedeno doesn't score, because he'd have been at 1st, not 2nd. Just sayin.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
we should let cedeno play LF
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 5, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm liking Reed. Good pickup.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
is anyone
excite about Woody's 1st one run save opp?
don't have to be!!!
n/t
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two run, but
yes. :D
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
That already happened
He got his first save a few days ago against the Brewers
by John Q Freejazz on Apr 5, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
c'mon triple!
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reed thrown out
stealing.
Let's go Kerry Wood! My Side of the Mountain!
2008: The year we put it all together.
Cruz
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
2 and 2
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
3 and 2 now..
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
Anyone else think...
Wood got squeezed a little there?
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1 down..
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
2 down
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
Cubs Win!
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
1 - 2 - 3 would be
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A June 16th Win
on April 5th... that's a good omen, I should hope...
2008: The year we put it all together.
alright
were 2-3, passed houston in the standing but looks like everyone else in our division is going to win so atleast were out of the cellar
waaaay to early to be watching the standings
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Hahahah
very true.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
"Hey Hey Whatta Say? Cubs gonna win TOOODAY!"
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
Good game
the bats are starting to come alive!
I'm going to bet that Soriano turns it on in the next two or three games. He's gonna change some minds around here!
2008: The year we put it all together.
with Blanco as well.....
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Brewers win, 5-4
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
they will win again Sunday, the Giants are a AA baseball team...
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
What the hell
did he give a reason?
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Soto probably needs the day off.
No idea about Reed Johnson, but I'm not sure I'm happy about the direction this is heading in.
that and I think Z prefers Blanco....
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Yeah, I don't see a use of Pie
being in the majors if he's not getting ABs. If he doesn't start in Chicago, he might as well start in Iowa. My two cents
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
I agree
and I think Pie hitting 8th is the worst thing for him....with the pitcher next, he won't see any good pitches....
by crazymountain on Apr 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Where Oh Where ....
do you suggest hitting Pie then, friend? Hard to see the point of hitting a free swinging low OBP hitter higher. And, to top it off, a hitter that does not know the strike zone.
Felix should be attached at the hip to Dome and kept as far away as possible from his buddy Fonzie. Most of the Cubs could take lessons from Kosuke on discipline at the plate. Since Felix is never going to smack Fonzie's HRs he'd better find ways of getting on base and taking advantage of his speed.
If It Takes Forever ....
In front of Soto
Soto will give him some protection.....And I agree about Dome....the whole team should be in class with him...
by crazymountain on Apr 5, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou Brock
hit .263, .258 his first two seasons and was hitting .251 with the Cubs when he was traded to the Cards, ending the season at .315. I think we have to give Pie a chance at this level.....Do we have any better CF's in the system?
by crazymountain on Apr 5, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
are you counting
Johnson?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Reed is a good player but doesn't have the upside Pie does...
by crazymountain on Apr 5, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
if you're talking upside in the future.
Upside RIGHT NOW? I don't know. Pie hit well in ST, and has been pretty good in the first 4 games. Johnson has also been good. It's a problem I'm not unhappy to have. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
having two good CF's is a great problem.....Now if we could find someone stupid enough to trade for Marquis.....
by crazymountain on Apr 5, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
from your lips
to Andy McPhail's ears...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
not really.
I think Soto might be tired and Z liked and knows Blanco, and Lou wants him to get a win.
Reed... well, he's playing pretty darn well, isn't he...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Just what the Doctored ordered.
A Cubs win and a gorgeous day :----) About time,huh! Get out there everyone if you can and take it in if obviously in the chicagoland area... Let's beat em' tomorrow the same way.. Go Cubs!
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
Interesting comments from lou's presser
- Reed will start again tomorrow. Take that for what its worth, but w/ the Pirates starting at least one lefty in the upcoming series, Pie may be riding the bench... a lot
- Lou was clearly not happy with Marquis today. When asked about Jason's performance, Lou brought up the fact that he gave up runs after the base running gaffe... Lou was clearly not happy, said Jason went on his own. Lou said Jason threw okay, but needed to get better.
that was a little league baserunning mistake
totally inexcusable with 1 out and 2,3,4 coming up....
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Hello Cleveland or how about Pittsburgh and they normally can't say no? Pie?
"I'm not normally a religious man, but... if you're up there, save me, Superman!"
Homer Simpson
Marquis is
Hendry's biggest mistake......
by crazymountain on Apr 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Marquis
went to a psych to make sure he did well in the 2nd half.....guess he traded good first half for a bad one!!!
Anyone know who sent Reed running with DLee 4 for 4 up? Here in New Mexico we don't get much coverage of ANYTHING!!!!!
he struck out at least once.
Don't remember the other shots. Didn't he get an RBI?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
No RBI
but a triple?? Felix give him his legs for today?
by crazymountain on Apr 5, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
he was CHUGGING
for that triple. It was kind of funny, actually. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Lahey DFA'ed From Phils!
Will he clear waivers now and come back to the Cubs at AAA Iowa?!?
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
If he clears...
... the Twins have first rights. If they take him back they have to pay the Cubs $25K. If Lahey is the PTBNL in the Craig Monroe deal than something will be worked out and we'll see Lahey in Iowa.
DmL
Dome's clutch
Looks like he did it again, in winning effort this time, right?
This is sleepy Sunday morning here in Okinawa, Japan, but the video clip of his 2-run double shook me up....
Happy to see he showed our Dragons' spirit over there...
He's been a very good representative
of Japanese baseball. I would be very proud of him and his performance and professionalism so far.
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Apr 5, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
From what I have seen of Dome,
he is the most complete ballplayer we have......
by crazymountain on Apr 5, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
he and Lee
won the game for us, yes.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 5, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
dragonsfanatic:
I love Fukudome already. What's his stardom like across the pond? Do youngsters wear his jersey, how widespread is it, etc.? And have you seen any Fukudome CUBS jerseys yet?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Well spreaded
I know his every move is well reported here on TV, but per jersey, I am way far away from Dragons hometown Nagoya so I am not sure....
We have too many US military bases here in Okinawa, and if I find any military personnel who wear Dome's jersey I will let you folk know...
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
crazy game today
but a win nonetheless, Z pitches well tomorrow then we are at .500. And what is up with the Cardinals??
Finally!
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