Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Monday 4/7, 12:35 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 7, 2008 2:00 PM CDT
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It's always nice
to have the opportunity to work on holding the lead!
Sure, no TV feed sucks,,,
but if you were listening to Pat & Ron, you'd learn that the city of Pittsburgh has the 2nd most number of bridges in the world!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Kewl...
"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 7, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Did they say what's first?
Amsterdam? Venice?
by John Q Freejazz on Apr 7, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Venice also has the most blind people...
the Venetian Blinds.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 7, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm
According to Wikipedia, Pittsburgh has 446 bridges, and Venice has "around 400."
Elsewhere, I found a mention that Amsterdam has about 1200 bridges.
by John Q Freejazz on Apr 7, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Who you gonna believe - Pat Hughes or Wikipedia?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Re: Amsterdam
http://goamsterdam.about.com/od/planatrip/a/by_the_numbers.htm
This says Amsterdam has 1281 bridges.
(Note that I'm choosing to look up numbers of bridges in different cities rather than pay attention to the Cubs horrendous inning. :-)
by John Q Freejazz on Apr 7, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
So what city has the most?
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Ewok Village, Nebraska
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you...
PirateDan...you are a Cubs fan right?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
TV IS BACK!
WOO!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
*whines*
But it's not widescreen, wahhhhh wahhh wahhhhh.
Let's hope WGN replays the whole thing, somehow, tomorrow or later tonight.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 7, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
not sure his bat company wants that publicity...
...given Soriano's current numbers. ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
2-2 count
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
throws it into the stands
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 7, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Ronny just gets nervous
when he knows people at home can see him
lol
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Cedeno had no play
and throws it in the 5th row
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Airmail courtesy of CEDENO!!!
7-2 is the new score.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
BOB SAGET!!!
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Steve Sax!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
In case anyone is wondering...
Santo is still alive.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
We all know that Theriot's throw...
on that play would have not gotten the runner either...but it would have at least stayed in play as is rolled to a stop 3 feet short of Lee.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions
Sigh, darn (we're up by 5 still, so I can't say Cedeno)
.... Edit #3: We're gonna go 159 and 3 this year, I can feel it!!!
RONNY!
And just when you had 3 people convinced you'd turned it around!
He was thinking...
"web gem" all the way.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I please have DeRo at SS now?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Ok had enough video
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Because every Cubs player wants the same thing.
They want John Kruk to talk about them on Baseball Tonight.
.... Edit #3: We're gonna go 159 and 3 this year, I can feel it!!!
Can we please
use schedule some infield practice SOON! these guys should be able to get the ball to first or know when to hold on to it!
I can haz defense?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Can't blame this all on Lilly
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
ok
not funny anymore
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
so much for resting the bullpen
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Wow. Not good Lilly. Not good.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
You know, we have an off day tomorrow, so I don't think resting the pen is THAT big of a deal
.... Edit #3: We're gonna go 159 and 3 this year, I can feel it!!!
When I say resting the bullpen
I specifically mean Marmol
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
We're still ahead..
but somehow...it doesn't feel like it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
New Ronny Cedeno..
... same as the old Ronny Cedeno... can someone tell me why he's on this club over Alex Cintron?
DmL
BEcause Cintron
wouldnt have 3 RBIs this game.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Maybe its cause
he hit 362 in spring training and basically scored or batted in the winning run every game.
4
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Not 4
not sure exactly but less than 4
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
4 earned runs overall, from since 1st inning*
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
On the bright side...
...the Cubs are into the Pirates bullpen, too. More offense should be on the way.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
He could be a starter by the end of the year
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Or by the end of this road trip.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm... How long can Hart go?
Wouldn't Lieber have made more sense here?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
that's exactly what i was thinking
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 7, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
My personal belief is...
...you use a "stopper" to get out of the inning and THEN go to the long man.
Agreed.
Lieber in the next inning, for at least two.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
that would make sense.
and proven a good call by the results
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 7, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I just say that...
...hard hit balls to right field scare me so much less this season.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Answering my own question... Maybe Lou wanted to stop the bleeding - PRONTO!
which is probably more up Hart's alley than Lieber. But if you need 2-3 innings, seems like Lieber would be next.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
that was some poor defense...
..lets get some runs here.
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Holy Damn
I just got back from lunch! What the 'Steve Stone' just happened?? Wow, a slugfest at PNC.
Steve Stone was just an ass to someone in a casual converstion
and the Cubs booted a few ball. 7-5
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Cubs.com's front page reads:
Cubs give Lilly plenty of cushion with big 3rd inning
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
So we can blame them AND WGN.
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
lol
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
The Ball Dude
Love it.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
CEDENO!
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
WTF
what is happening here, why is Kevin Hart hitting
because he is a baseball player
and baseball player hit
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Hats for bats, keep bats warm
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Starting next inning
Guess Piniella doesn't want Lieber in right now
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I didn't
just referencing his worthless out there. at least ground out to 2nd to advance the runner
There is nothing half as frustrating...
...as RonnyBall. He is not content to be steadily mediocre. Instead, he combines flashes of great brilliance with flashes of amazing boneheadedness.
That doesn't make him necessarily better or worse than Theriot. But he certainly has more potential. Ideally we'd have a real shortstop - both of them are probably best suited as bench players at this point in their careers.
The answer to "Which one plays?"
Is "Whoever is hitting at the time."
If neither of them are, flip a coin.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Ha---
If whatever. Ignore the bases clearing double.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
hart doesn't look half bad at the plate
certainly better than lilly
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I agree
he doesn't look too bad up there at all
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Catcher
Foul hit him square in the knee cap.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 7, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
RISP and you let Hart bat?
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Why
there was 1 out. Might as well let him swing
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
cmon fonzie
rbi here and all is forgiven
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"Soriano swung at 467 pitches outside the zone last year"
make that 468. popped out. AGAIN.
------ TheRiot Squad ------
So much for SmallBall....
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Now that's what I call "targeted advertising"
Budweiser sponsoring that little "This Day in History" factoid about Prohibition being repealed.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Never FEAR
Rons got an email to read-----
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
an oitch...
is a pitch that is so awesome it can't be called a pitch.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Yeah, and because...
...it makes batters say, "Oitch, that hurts! I just struck out!"
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Cubs acquired Hart from the Orioles for
Freddy Bynum.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
VII to V
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Correction...
Santos Nemorosus Crurs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess that means the rest of us...
...have no class!
[obligatory "Back to School" Rodney Dangerfield reference...]
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Can Pat Hughes STOP GETTING
excited about foul balls and ball near the track. My goodness I have never had an annoucner get me so jacked up for "a deep fly ball to left, foul" Im exhausted after listening to these games on the radio
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
no one was worse than Chip, the human fire alarm....as your signature reminds us...
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Ha, thanks
If DLEEs ball was foul I would have lost it. I loved Chips homer call though
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Chip was bad.
The only thing I don't like about Len is how his voice cracks or squeaks when he yells at big moments. like A-Ram's against the Brewers last year, or Kosuke. "CUBS WII-(squeak)-INNN!!! THEY WIN IT!!!!" Idk....I prefer better voice control out of my announcer. I can understand once or twice on a truly mind-blowing moment, but Len yells at a pitch too high for his voice pretty often, and it shows.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Its funny
because that is precisly what my girllfriend loves about Len.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Don't get me wrong,
I like Len a lot. He's grown on me. But he could exhibit that emotion without squeaking...
'Course, whenever I start to get frustrated with him, I remember ....... he's not Hawk. And then I don't feel so bad.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
good enough to bumped over shannon stewart
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
This team is flat out better with Johnson in the lineup
As bob said, "this is a result orientated league"....or something like that.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Lee is white hot....
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
whatever happened to "red hot"
... i miss the phrase "red hot." everything these days is "white hot."
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
nothing wrong with scrappy...
...he was scooby's cousin, and david eckstein's uncle.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Yeah...but wasn't scrappy...
the villian in the 1st Scooby Doo Movie
Kasey (who's daughter loves watching the Scooby Doo Movies)
See the Cubs 2008 schedule (with TV schedule & game-by-game results) at http://ignarski.tripod.com/sched2008.html
Yeah...
if scrappy = getting on base, running the bases well and scoring runs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
scrappy is another word for...
...white guy who gets his uniform dirty.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Which one of you was it
that came up with the hypothetical player "Gritty McHustle" a year or two ago to illustrate a point? I think the other, opposing point, was hypothetically named "Adam Dunn". Loved that.
"Just because you've had enough/ doesn't mean you wanted too much." -Dean Young
yea, the way Reed is playing it would be hard to justify playing Pie right now..
...he is a "gamer" as they say and as we cringe at labels like that...
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
yeah I liked that too
This is premature, but I can see eventually the Cubs csending Pie down and getting some ab's and bringing Patterson up, who can play various positions and easier to find some ab's for.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
He should have been out...
but the catcher didn't block the plate and Reed slid between his legs as the catcher applied the tag on Reed's shoulders.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
Lee out at hoome
real nice play by bautista
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Ronny would have thrown that one into the annoucers booth....
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
you are the only one allowed to post images on this blog...
from now on.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
If he were playing 3rd base.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
pretty much a perfect play
nice to see good defense
Come on though Lee
you're 6'5 run him over
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Ya
That's all I want. My 1st baseman who's already been injured by collisions colliding with someone.
.... Edit #3: We're gonna go 159 and 3 this year, I can feel it!!!
The critics would get their Hoffpauir though...
n/t
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Can't Hoffpauir play SS?
I know he's lefthanded....but would he really hurt us that much defensively?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty sure Hoffapuir is hurt too
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Derosa swings at one over his head
and ball 4.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
ugh!
This being at work crap is interfering with me following my Cubs! I was going through BCB withdrawl and had to sneak on for a sec. What happened to our spectacular lead? Lilly stink it up again? I wonder what's going on with that guy.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
Lilly wasn't great by any means
but his defense didn't do him any favors today.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Cedeno error scored a couple,
then the flood gates opened on Lilly, who didn't look right all day, but just paid for it all at once.
It was due, IMO.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
That's 8 LOB...
Oy. Some things never change.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
WE'VE SCORED 8 RUNS!
What are you talking about!? The problem here is not the offense, its the pitching/defense in the 4th inning.
by Orval Overall on Apr 7, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh...
what are YOU talking about? I happen to agree with the poor pitching/defense. 8 LOB is a lot for the 6th inning though, no?
Historically, we have a problem with that.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
Not when you've also plated 8!
That means half our baserunners have scored! Put it this way: if everyone on the team had a .350 OBP, and they scored half the time they were on base, the team would score... uh.... someone help me out, but a lot of damn runs that's for sure.
by Orval Overall on Apr 7, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Jumpy crew on here today.
n/t
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
what! ME... JUMPY???
(insert serene thought of a cubs world series win here)
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
By my count, the Cubs...
are hitting .400 (6-15) with RISP today (and a walk). Relax.
It's gotta be the shoes, folks, it's gotta be the shoes...
Uh, wasn't NOT relaxing.
I'm watching in a bar, it's the Pittsburgh feed, and they showed the LOB graphic. Made an observation.
Nice of folks to pile on though.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
That's corrects
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
full count to bautista
ball 4. could be gassed.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Al...quick question...
Ever since Opening Day, the RSS feed for the original game thread posts has stopped showing up in my newsreader. The overflow post, the game recap, and the photos post are still showing up.
Are the first game thread posts on a different subscription feed, or is something just wacky with my newsreader. Thanks.
Yeah, me too. I use Safari to view RSS feeds. The game threads don't appear, but the overview, recap, and photo ones do.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I'll send this on to the tech people.
The game threads are NOT like regular posts, even though they look like them. There's probably an issue that they need to resolve. Thanks for letting me know.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
While I have you here,
two other ideas to bounce off you, Al.
1. The Ticket Exchange Posts. When I'm on the mainpage, they're listed at the lower right. But since comments expire and you have to re-enable them, it doesn't give me the boldfaced "5 new" thing about the comments, so I was missing replies. Is there a way for them to build in a "long-term post" so a) you don't have to keep re-enabling it and b) it can restore the new comment count on the front?
2. Some way to mark your comments in the gamethread. When I've been wandering around other SB Nation sites, I sometimes don't know who the moderator/proprietor is, and it would be nice to have their comment, say, highlighted in the team/blog color so I know it carries a little more weight. Likewise, if somehow yours could be tinted blue, I think that would help newcomers as well as people who want to skim threads just to find your specific comment. I know it says "by Al" with your avatar, but when you're scrolling or skimming it doesn't visually stand out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Reply...
... I've already sent idea #1 to the tech people. It's on their list.
About #2... well. why don't you send this along to the tech people yourself.
bugreport (at) sbnation (dot) com
Make sure you mention it's a feature request, not a bug.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
lucky
some day we may have a tv in dispatch. the cable has been hanging out of the cieling for a couple months now. i may be forced to take some action and bring in my own tv
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
This is going to be Hart's last hitter
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
In comes Piggy
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Rothschild just got on the phone
And out comes Lou.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
and here comes Piggy!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 7, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
true. maybe I just havent had much of a chance to listen in yet this year.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
As opposed to what?
The man speaks as if he is constipated and whines the whole game. I love Ron, but saying he is extra disgusted is like saying Bush has done and extra poor job as President.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Hey now.
No politics. Different folks have different standards for judging presidential performance.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
EDDIEE!!!
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
BTW
His solo tour is underway . Checki it out. Just him and his acoustic guitar, ukelelee and harmonica
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
SWEET JESUS I HATE PEARL JAM
MAKE IT STOP.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
Oh Piggy, pull it together.
Oh crap.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
WOW
I was afraid of this with Piggy. He never struck me as someone I could trust at this level.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Carmen knows he's supposed to get these guy out?
right?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Pitcher's Best Friend
sounds about right here...
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how can they not
put away a pathetic bunch like the Pirates
We? Do you mean they?
Or are you in the bullpen right now warming up?
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Trust yourself Carmen.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
If we're looking for a lefty...
Neil Cotts has been looking awesome at Iowa.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
He may be recalled soon if this keeps up.
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
9 straight balls by piggy
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
8
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
jesus f in christ!!!!!!!!!!!
don't let the door hit you in the ass Carmen on your way to Des Moines
Wheeeee!.....so much for this lead.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
And you think the Pirates are
better than a AAA team?
Who has my 'Club Paradise' dvd?
by Keystone80435 on Apr 7, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Send Pie and Piggy down
for CPat at Neil Cotts?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
No...
trade them both for Santana and Reyes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
And cash, you forgot cash.
n/t
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Plenty of time to recover here...
...AND I'm told we're hitting well with RISP today!
Here we go boys, let's do work.
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Did he really just throw
8 straight Balls?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Enjoy your bus trip back to Iowa
May you have to sit next to a baby with dirty diapers
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Goodbye
So long Mr. Pignatiello. Take those thousand balls with you back to Des Moines and stay there where you belong.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.
I had the poster of miss piggy
on a motorcycle and you can only see Kermit's legs sticking out behind her. Not sure which movie that was from, but I loved that stupid poster!
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
What's the opposite of clutch?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
PLENZ and the other haters
Do us a favor and tell us who you hate prior to their meltdown. LET US IN ON YOUR BRILLIANCE
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
This is coming from someone
who was ripping earlier on our radio personalities?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Time for Al to repost the Marshall v. Piggy poll
I think BCB is a bit more likely to get it right this time.
Only it won't be Marshall....
... because he's being stretched out to start. It'll be Cotts.
(Please, no one say Les Walrond)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Les...Wal...
Oh sorry...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
oh god now its howry
wtf sweet jesus
------ TheRiot Squad ------
Let's see how many hitters...
Howry walks here. I say < 2
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
cmon
if a guy wants to be a major league pitcher.....can't we expect strikes?
It's absolutely inexcusable
for major league pitchers to be incapable of throwing strikes. I am so over it. Lilly pissed away what should have been a cake win by trying to nibble (as usual), and now the relievers are following suit. If this was a basketball team, they'd have practice right after the game.
Can't complain about trading runs for outs...
in this situation.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
MMM...
RONNY!
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WHY!
Didnt they bring in Wuertz? He's a master with bases loaded no outs.
Who has my 'Club Paradise' dvd?
Ron Santo is making me puke today
I am considering turning it off, who am I kidding
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Onedec!!!!
ONEDEC ONEDEC ONEDEC!!!
.... Edit #3: We're gonna go 159 and 3 this year, I can feel it!!!
lets get out of this with the lead
------ TheRiot Squad ------
"I dont quite understand this"
qoute from Ron and the story of his life
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
why am i a hater
for expecting a mlb reliever to throw strikes?
Youre consistently a hater with negative things to say about this team
Find another team if you hate everyone so much
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I think you may have had a negative
comment or two on here before.
by LT on Apr 7, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't that his god given right to bitch about everything
if he so chooses? My advice is to let it go.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Down with, well.... negativity!!!
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
Because you seize on any and every opportunity...
...to insult Cubs players. Pignatiello had an awful outing. Granted. It doesn't take a genius to see that and you don't need to take it to the next level by saying the things you do.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
really?
enlighten me, not quite sure what you're getting at with "story of his life." I would have thought story of his life would include 14 distinguished seasons playing for the cubs.
by Orval Overall on Apr 7, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I am not surprised at Ronny great catch...
but I was expecting him to try and double off one of the runners and throw the ball into left field, allowing the tying run to score.
Just sayin'
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
hold on
to your butts
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
*holding breath*
------ TheRiot Squad ------
Intentional walk
throw strikes howry.bases loaded.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
in tthe good way
Who has my 'Club Paradise' dvd?
by Keystone80435 on Apr 7, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
These pirates are a scrappy bunch
On opening day they came down from 7 runs too I believe against the Braves.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
There's that scrappy thing again.
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
7 little ecksteins
and 2 Theriot's
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
This game is ridiculously long.
Six innings have taken two hours and 45 minutes.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
helps make even more of my work day interesting
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
Good
I'm leaving work now and can listen/watch the dramatic ending!
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 7, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Good news for everyone
The Pirates are pitching worse than the Cubs today
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Lets go Cubs
We have hit the ball too well to give this one up
Actually - the official scorer doesn't have to give him the W...
Not enough innings.
I don't see why Wuertz wasn't warming up before Howry
He would have been better I think, but hey
Finally!
Plenz!
Thought we were talking about working on that good karma/positivity thing!
C'mon buddy. I know you got it in ya. You're not a bad guy, just need to believe!
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I'm sorry but this game has vintage cubs meltdown written all over it
I just hope we can make it to the 9th for marmol
thirded
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
too bad
Lou didn't want to really use Marmol today either.
Yes. Hilarious.
n/t
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
I almost fell out of my chair. Between that comment and his golf comment last week I've shot 2 different drinks out my nose!
Who has my 'Club Paradise' dvd?
by Keystone80435 on Apr 7, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
did anyone catch...
yesterday's comments from Santo about big Z and Banannas?
"Zambrano's been eating lots of banannas so he won't cramp up today...you don't want to eat too many banannas, though... they'll plug you up!"
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Someone clue in Soriano
It's called eye-black for a very important reason.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
yea
I'm a little confused as to what he's trying to accomplish with that eyeblack. Someone said it was underarmour logos but it doesnt look like UA logos to me.
Who has my 'Club Paradise' dvd?
by Keystone80435 on Apr 7, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
ohhhhh yes that makes more sense.
thansk
Who has my 'Club Paradise' dvd?
by Keystone80435 on Apr 7, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Bob was ripping him the other day for that
n/t
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Wood
is gonna have to pitch today and rest tommorrow
Marmol needs to come in and we can worry about resting them tommoorow. Bottom line is Lilly is to blame for this mess. It's embarrassing to lose a game like this to a last place type team
We'll be fine
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
This is horrible
And yes, i am turning into a Soriano hater every day
but we aren't
going to win without Marmol and Wood today
I would LOVE to see that.
Just because. Lou is just crazy enough to do it, too.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
does anyone remember Doug Descenzo (sp)...
...coming in to pitch a game about 15 years ago?
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
no, but I remember Gary Gaetti in 1999
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
Yep
I think he may have done it twice. I loved those games
by John Q Freejazz on Apr 7, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Grace pitched once
for the DBacks didn't he?
Hell, I was pulled in from left in Little League to give it a go in our final game once.
I sucked.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 7, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Dascenzo...
... pitched four different times in 1990 and 1991. He threw five innings and gave up zero runs.
It's not confirmed, but it is BELIEVED this may be the most innings ever thrown by ANYONE in a career who has an ERA of 0.00.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al Yellon on Apr 7, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
In the modern era, perhaps...
Actually, Honus Wagner threw 8 1/3 with a 0.00 ERA. Sure he gave up 5 unearned runs, but them's the breaks :) (source: http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/historical/individual_stats_player.jsp?c_id=mlb&playerID=123784)
I'm not sure if that's the most, but it's the most I knew of off the top of my head.
Then Dascenzo...
... probably has thrown the most innings without allowing an EARNED run.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I don't doubt it...
...I just happened to read a biography of Wagner last summer :)
Luis Figueroa pitched for the I-Cubs the other day
Luis Figueroa, who had been playing at 3rd, pitched 1.2 innings for the Iowa Cubs the other day. Struck out 3, to boot!
by John Q Freejazz on Apr 7, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
His job just got harder...
But at least he's throwing strikes! At least go down throwing strikes!
Wuertz needs to keep the ball down
everything is up. Not good for any pitcher but especially not good for a Slider pitcher. Double.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
I'm sorry
but we need Kerry out there today. Marmol in eighth, Wood in ninth if we want to win
Finally!
Defense...
n/t
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Well...there goes that 7 run lead
hard to find many potistives right now.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
goddamn
we're just giving it away
------ TheRiot Squad ------
What just happened?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
TPWSNBN....
would have had that and held the runner at 3rd.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
And saved 100 drowning puppies...
... and rescued 10 children from a fire, and cured cancer.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
2nd DeRo error leading to runs
nice throw by soto tho
------ TheRiot Squad ------
then, redemption...
... it's been that way the whole game.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Yeah, the Cubs are still...
...well into the Bucs bullpen. It's safe to say this one will go down as a horribly sloppy game, but it's still winnable.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
amazing how bad the IF defense has been
..this year..
They have singled handedly let the Bucs back into the game.
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
Jeez, wanna know the positive?
We're still tied. Holy cow, we scored as many runs as they did. If we did it second and they did it first, we'd be saying how amazing we were. The end result is still the same, we have a 2 inning game now. STOP JUMPING OFF BRIDGES HATERS
.... Edit #3: We're gonna go 159 and 3 this year, I can feel it!!!
Hats
off.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 7, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
but it's fundamentals...
... it's not that we're getting outpitched or outhit or anything, but you're right to a degree.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
Yeah, only problem is we did score first...
we've blown a seven run lead and looked terrible doing it.
Let the bashing begin
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
3 errors today
all in the infield....not major league caliber ball
------ TheRiot Squad ------
I will be truly amazed if we win this game
this is pathetic
Wrong.
You can criticize. Just try and be constructive. I know it's frustrating when a pitcher throws nine straight balls out of the strike zone. But it happens. To pitchers on every team. Doesn't mean they suck 100% of the time.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
LSA.
Bitch about results. Don't castigate every Cubs player just because he doesn't live up to your perfect expectations.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
LSA to you too!
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Fukudome shoud just
play the whole right side of the field.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Win or lose, one thing's for certain...
Lou's gonna have an interesting press conference afterwards.
yep, i'm predicting fire and brimstone
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Apr 7, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
If I were Alan Trammell...
... I think I'd lock Lou up for an hour after the game before I let him talk to any reporters.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I'd peg Lou as a...
calm presser/get tossed within the week kind of guy.
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They are who we thought they were.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 7, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, by the way
Another positive?
We've scored 8 runs against a starter who normally does pretty well against us.
If every "Cubs fan" could relax for even 1 bad play, it would be great.
.... Edit #3: We're gonna go 159 and 3 this year, I can feel it!!!
Yeah, so do I.
It's the 8th inning and the Cubs are not losing. This game is winnable.
But, you are all right. Blowing a 7-run lead is NEVER good.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Blowing 7 run leads to the Pirates
Is one of the more relaxing thing's ive ever experienced.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
The only reason I can take it so calmly?
I'm not watching it live... just getting updates on CBS Sportsline game center.
i was relaxed for the first one
the next 7 were what got to me
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Apr 7, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...blowing these 7 run leads...
are pretty relaxing.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I can relax for one, two, three bad plays....
it's the eighth or ninth bad play that usually gets to me.
We need
Brian Roberts at second and Cedeno at SS.
Right, because errors in one game mean the player MUST be replaced.
And Roberts and Cedeno will NEVER screw up.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
It's more of a "want" thing for you folks.
Not a "need" thing.
I'll trust this team.
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Don't start that.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
YOU'RE SUCH A GENIUS
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Placido Polanco is batting .087
Shane Victorino is batting .130
Jorge Posada is batting .143
Robinson Cano and Ivan Rodrigez are batting .174
Scott Hatteberg is batting .083
Obviously my point is that they're all terrible baseball players and should all be cut.
Lee pops up to right center
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
close
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Just in on his hands a bit
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Looks like the line was busy...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
And it's over for me today guys
I'm off the boards. Surprisingly, I like my team enough to figure that they can win games that are tied. And I'm trying to be constructive and show why we can win, and you're being destructive and show me why I should join you in the line to slit my wrists. I'll see ya on Wednesday, have a good game all.
.... Edit #3: We're gonna go 159 and 3 this year, I can feel it!!!
don't trip and fall coming down from your ivory tower
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Apr 7, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Later non hater
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Maybe we should establish a
"warm and fuzzy" section for the non-haters where, no matter what the Cubs do, they're always great and undeserving of any criticism.
wow sick
aramis misses the go ahead HR by about 4 feet
DeRosa = Todd Walker
He's the first one running when the camera light goes on to do an interview. Don't forget who swung at ball 4 to end our rally against Arizona.
both of his crucial errors
he let the ball play him. He isn't as bad as Walker defensively though.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Absolute nonsense.
DeRosa's one of the nicest players on this team and a clubhouse leader -- kind of the ANTI-Todd Walker.
There's a reason Walker played for as many teams as he did and doesn't have a job now, and it has nothing to do with his baseball talent.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Himon the Abses
I think I prayed to him once...
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 7, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
not a great shot of woody there
stretching with his legs spread open is not what I want to see
Speak for yourself sailor!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
These team is almost as bad
as the fair weather'ers over here, blowing up the thread, when they start losing or are tied.
Except that the team isn't bad but that the fair weather commenters here suck. A lot.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
slightly agree
however DeRosa definately should be booed for making that error, he should have atleast done it in style unlike Todd Walker. Walker is a better 2b, hands down!
Finally!
Nice hustle by Wertz...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
Apparently
sloppy play, walks with a lead and blowing a 7-0 lead is ok in some cub fans minds. Let's just blindly accept the fact that it's ok to suck as long as that blue uniform is on you. By some accounts we shouldn't accept anything more.
Maybe I am too critical....but I want them to win more than anything and it drives me nuts when this shit happens.
NOW.....LET"S GET A DAMN RUN AND WIN THIS THING!
It drives us all nuts.
Is it OK? No, it's not OK. But we can be critical without simply bitching.
Right?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Um...yeah...all that bad stuff is...well...bad.
But you sound like you want the entire 40 man roster DFA'ed because of it. Calm down. Alot of players haven't played very well today, sometimes that kind of stuff is contagious. Let Lou worry about it. Our job is to complain when it happens, and then cheer on the next guy. At least that's what I do.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
There's a difference between being critical and shrill
You're being a little of the former and a lot of the latter.
Alright
Great job by Wuertz.
Dome
derosa ( who will atone for his error -
Soto
Let's get some runs!!!!
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Whew - Now we got their bullpen ace...
Tyler Yates out of there!
Now, the bats can awaken!
He's a waste basically
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
From bad
to Wuertz.
Too easy.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 7, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, yes. An oldie but a goodie.
And, in this case, going from bad to Wuertz was a good thing.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
We are Cubs fans.
We know this is how things go. No easy wins, no wind to their backs, usually their own worst enemy, that's just Cubs style. This year will be the same. Edge of seat nail biters is what I am prepared for no matter how easily they should win games. I think my blood pressure is still high from last season, so I am trying to be more of a realist and take some mercy on my nerves. I wish others could too.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
Today's game.
As bad as some things have gone, the Cubs are still in position to win the game. Let's escape with a win and spend the off day figuring out how to fix what went wrong.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Apr 7, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
Fukudome
Just like Cedeno and Pie, is good at baseball
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
We should really consider...
trading Fukudome while his value is high.
Thoughts?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
For Roberts?
JK!!!
"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 7, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Only if he could incite a fire...
under the-riot
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
for what..life time supply of budlight for all of us cub fans to drink away in the bleachers
some one has to play real 'baseball'
i was starting to worry...
... dome was approaching the "Dome Line"... threatening to fall below .400
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
no dice on the hit and run
------ TheRiot Squad ------
Derosa not only couldn't get a bunt down
but K'd.
atleast he didn't hit into another DP.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Trade him.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 7, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Kill him
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Out. Of. Line.
even if you are joking...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
No
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Don't be silly
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Alright these sarcastic comments about
anyone even remotely critcizing a player, is getting extremely annoying.
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
See, this is what I mean.
DeRosa makes ONE out and you're ready to dump him? You can't be remaking the entire roster after one game of screwups!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Of course.
How could I have been so foolish?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Agreed...
I've been a proponent of getting Roberts. But that's based on factors other than DeRosa's current play. Requesting Roberts based on DeRosa's play so far this year is, well, REALLY silly.
Murton would have stolen home,
and all the hearts of the women from the greater Pittsburgh area.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
too many popups today
------ TheRiot Squad ------
sdrawkcab eman ruoy
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
This might be a poetic ending...
Cedeno at bat...2 outs...go ahead run on 2nd.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
if cedeno gets a hit here i'll remove my sig
------ TheRiot Squad ------
I'll change my avatar back to britney.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Weirdly enough...
I laughed every time at the pic Brit avatar.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Ronny's balls always hang too long.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 7, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
And I'm out of line
Jesus
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
We need to do a bunch of drastic stuff!!
rabble... rabble... rabble!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
This thread is slowing down.
I'm going to post another overflow thread.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Sick. Lousy defense. Far too many walks.
Bad day.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Is it a double switch?
with the pitchers spot up next.. ..should put in Theriot to start the next inning
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
I'm scared.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Lieber??????????????
why ?
Marmol threw 1 inning yesterday right?
We cannot play defense.
This is pathetic.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Cuz the Cubs didn't have the lead
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Bring in Marmol now
need some K's here
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Gift wrap
Are we going to put a big gold and black bow on this gift to the Bucs?!
why
would he put a career starter in in this game in the 9th inning tied up?
This is a good move
Despite what many of you think
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 7, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
This is horrible...
"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
Load the bases?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
why play for tommoorow when
Marmol might not be needed? Plus........its a day off!
So he can be ready for Game 4.
sorry
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Anyone else have the feeling that
even if Liever induces a dp ground ball, teh Cubs will find a way to mess it up the way the'yve played today?
I know I'm a hater
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Wow
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
Missed sign?
Possible squeeze, runner held. 2 outs.
It's gotta be the shoes, folks, it's gotta be the shoes...
Suicide was on
noone told dude on 3rd
" I want to point something out in the quickly-becoming-tiresome Old Media vs. Bloggers debate: most stuff sucks. All stuff. In all forms. Most books suck. Most movies suck. Most magazines suck. Most trees likely suck if you get to know them. Fish, bugs, various metals -- they all probably mostly suck". - FJM 4/6/8
And I dont think Pie gets on base as much as RJ
to score runs. so...
can't look at games that way
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
Lou should make Sori bunt
Though that chances of that are probably as good as me hitting leadoff next game
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
once again
these runners are going the wrong way. They should steal home instead of second!
Finally!
"bat"
An elongated wooden to that one SWINGS in an attempt to hit a fraking baseball. Look it up, guys.
time to redeeem yourself
DeRo. Dome should be running to avoid a DP situation
This should have been over an hour ago
with a Cubs win. They never can get it done easily.....
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
Anyone know why
Fonz didn't go to third on that horrible throw to home? He woulda scored on that pitch
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
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