Open Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Thursday 5/1, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on May 1, 2008 11:00 AM CDT
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Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, May 1, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
Alfonso Soriano is expected to be activated for today's game and the corresponding roster move -- not official at the time I am writing this, but likely -- should be Matt Murton's return to Iowa. Many bytes have been spilled at this site discussing where Soriano should bat, but regardless of how the rest of us feel, Lou says he'll lead off.
This is now the fifth time in the last two weeks that the Cubs have played a day game following a night game. I'm exhausted following this. I imagine the players might be worn down a little after last night, too. With Z on the mound today, a series win, which the Cubs could use, seems very possible.
If you have not yet seen this inspirational story about a women's college baseball game in Oregon, which aired on local and national TV news programs this morning, it's well worth your time. (Hat tip to Jesse from the SBN Twins site TwinkieTown for the link.
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With the goofy schedule this year, Z, like Ryan Dempster last night, has already faced the Brewers -- on Opening Day, when he shut them out for six innings in a game the Cubs eventually lost in extras. Prince Fielder hits him pretty well -- .333/.448/.625 with 4 doubles and a HR -- but he handles the rest of the Milwaukee club pretty well. He is 9-8, 3.99 vs. Milwaukee lifetime in 21 appearances (20 starts).
I had not remembered this, but Gallardo was the starting pitcher for the Brewers in perhaps the signature game of the 2007 season for the Cubs, the Aramis Ramirez walkoff game. He pitched six innings and allowed two runs. It's the only time he's faced the Cubs in his career. He started this year on the DL, but has pitched well in his two starts since returning.
Today's game is on WGN, also on cable in Wisconsin on FSN, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's overflow comment thread will post at 2:45 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Soriano has a huge return game today.
We can all hope, anyway. In reality, I simply hope that Z continues to pitch well. That’s all we need for another win and a series win.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Al, it was softball
Women’s baseball? Really. I’ll cut you some slack because you are tired.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Oregon Softball
Thanks Al, for the link to the women’s softball article. It’s nice to read articles like this instead of the usual bad news that is written every day.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
coming soon
to a Lifetime Made-for-TV movie near you. :P
I can’t imagine such a thing happening in a college baseball game, but hey, wherever you can get it…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Why not? Because guys are too manly to do that?
The point is it wouldn’t have happened in any professional sport.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
I just got this image of DLee, DeRo, Theriot and Aramis...
...trying to move Prince Fielder around the basepaths. They make it as far as second base and say, “Sorry, dude, you’re gonna have to settle for a ground rule double.”
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Great article... YES...
But considering the circumstances of how the girl injured her knee… kind of silly. First she missed first base altogether after hitting the home run, then she jacks up her knee going back to touch first base. According to the rules, someone on her own team could have have pinch-ran and touched all the bases and the same result would have occurred. But for what its worth, its nice to know that good sportsmanship still exists in collegiate athletics. Was it ESPN worthy? Not sure. Worth reading? Definitely.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 1, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
article
I thought I read somewhere that if the team put in a pinch runner she would only get credit for a single and 2 RBI’s.
Wendyzman
True
the initial interpretation by the umps was that she would only be credited with a single. It turns out that this interpretation of the rule was wrong, that a pinch-runner could have been inserted and the hitter would still be given the home run.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
This is what I love about sports
No, you’d never see this in a pro game, in any sport, but seeing the character these young athletes have and what they’re willing to do for one another… It makes me proud to be a coach.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on May 1, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
This might be an unpopular thought........
a variety of guys are ripping on female softball in comments. Here was an article about something positive in sports…. and so many of the comments were about how they didnt like softball.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. (personally I’m not a softball fan either) but its about sportmanship… not the game itself. I don’t get the hate.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 1, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Free Tickets!!
Sorry, I know this isnt the right place for this post but because game time makes it a time sensitive matter I hope to get a pass.
I have 2 tickets for today that I wont be able to use. If anyone is interested I’m near Madison and Wacker and can meet you in the area. email tony412@sbcglobal.net asap!
FU-KU-DOH-MEH! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!!!!
damn this job
and it’s schedule!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Oregon Softball Game
Wow. Nice article… I’m glad to see there is still some magic left in baseball… :O)
Sori
Hope he does well.
My only concern is that the team/fans will sit with baited breath during his at-bats from here on waiting for his breakout.
To me, it seems that is what happened earlier this month and I hope it doesn’t happen again as it can create a distraction.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on May 1, 2008 11:45 AM CDT reply actions
What is going on with the Diamondbacks?
are they going to win 120 games this year, are they really that good? they just aren’t losing, it’s kinda scary
by dogcatratcheese on May 1, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
but if we make it into the postseason, they're going to be standing in our way.
by dogcatratcheese on May 1, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
They're playing way above their heads right now, obviously.
That said, I don’t see anyone but the Dodgers challenging them for the division. They’re a good young team. That said, we have a pretty good team too – they’re only a half-win up on us based upon Pythagorean records. So we’ll see.
playing way above their heads right now
I agree. The D backs ARE a talented and legit club.
But it IS a long season, and they haven’t played everyone in the league.
The Cubs are just as solid, and in the end – injuries aside – I believe the Cubs will be right there with them, if not better.
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
"playing over their heads"???
I don’t know how anyone can say that. If by “playing over their heads” you mean that they won’t win 120 games, then yeah, I guess you can say that. You’re talking about a team who last season played in the NLCS and had the youngest team and as expected (atleast by me) that young core is only better this year. You look at that team with players like Upton, Jackson, Hudson, Drew, Reynolds, Byrnes and Young and their loaded with talent. Their bullpen with Medders, Qualls and Lyon and their the best team in the NL. Not too mention that they could have the best hitter coming off the bench in the NL in Owings who allows them to go 1 deep and they’re the team to beat in the NL>
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Okay, maybe I shouldn't have blindly agreed with cwyers
I forgot that everyone wants an explanation.
I did say the D backs are a good team.
And I also said that I feel that the Cubs are just as good, and it will all play itself out over the length of the season.
But most importantly – it’s just an opinion.
And I am a CUBS fan, and this is a CUBS blog.
And I don’t really care all that much about the D backs, until we play them of course. :-)
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Um.
I don’t know how anyone can say that. If by "playing over their heads" you mean that they won’t win 120 games, then yeah, I guess you can say that.
So… by “playing over their heads” we mean “playing better than you could expect over a full season.” Which is exactly what it means. I don’t see the issue here.
It's not an issue to me......at all.
But anytime I hear someone say a team is “playing over their heads” It’s usually a criticism. For instance, the Orioles are “playing over their heads” right now. I think it’s rather obvious or goes without saying that because the DBacks won 20 games in the month of April that they likely will not maintain that pace, because if they had, they’d set the single season record for Wins. Would you consider the Cubs of “playing over their heads” right now? Because right now they’re on pace to win 102 games, which I think is very unlikely. So yeah, you could say that the Cubs are playing over their heads, but I don’t think you would. The DBacks for some reason are the Rodney Dangerfields of the NL and that they don’t get any respect and teams just refuse to believe that they’re as good as they are. But they are. I know because I watch every single one of their games. I think the main reason why people don’t want to give them much respect is that they play in the PST and not many people in the midwest or East Coast get to watch many of their games To compare the DBacks with the Cubs, the DBacks have the better rotation, the better bullpen and are better defensively. The only glaring edge I would give to the Cubs would be their bench. I would give the Cubs a very slight edge on OFfense. They will run away with the NL West and the Dodgers won’t even be able to keep up with this team. They will win the West by minimum of 8 games. That’s how good this team is. I apologize for the lack of paragraph breaks but BCB is not allowing me to break them up as they get wrapped and run past comment box.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
God help us then
Webb and Haren will be pretty touch to beat.
I don’t know how far the Cubs can go in the postseason with our current starting rotation. I was expecting Hill to take a big step forward but so far that hasn’t happened (it may yet). I don’t trust any of Lilly/Marquis/Dempster/Lieber in the postseason.
To be honest, I would be happy if this team can go in consecutive years to the postseason. That would be an acomplishment in itself. I want them to win playoff series but with the starting pitching we have it will be tough.
Im very scared
of facing the D backs in the playoffs they have such a good pitching staff which i dont expect to change, sure the hitting will go down but pitching wins playoffs.
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
Indeed
And especially dominant pitching, which they have. The success of the Cubs in ‘03 was mostly based on the dominance of Wood and Prior who basically won the Atlanta series. When they faltered in the league championship the club lost. The Cubs pitchers outside of Zambrano are not of the dominant type and that hurts you in the postseason. Last year the starters were second in ERA but that was based mostly on having better 4-5 starters than anyone else. Again, that doesn’t help you in the playoffs where the 4-5 guys are mostly redundant.
DBacks are looking scary
Especially if Max Scherzer, one of their top pitching prospects who in 114 IP in the Minors had 144 K’s, can step into the rotation and contribute. He was called up Tuesday and in 4 1/3 IP didn’t give up a hit and struck out 7. That to go along with Owings who is 4-0 and Randy Johnson who obviously isn’t what he once was, but it looks like he’s the 5th starter in that rotation. I think they’re going to run away with the West and like you said, going to be tough to beat in the playoffs.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
They're not going to win 120
But they’re a real good team. They certainly could win 96-98 games.
It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.
Breaking news
Clemens cheated…again. with someone new.
Even more breaking news! The sun rose today! I woke up with bad breath!
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
This one (Daly) actually looks hot.
In all fairness, it would probably be difficult to avoid her charms. As to the “first one”, well, not worth breaking up a marriage for someone like that.
Anyway, what’s up with Clemens? He was on top of the world last year. Couldn’t do anything wrong. Now everything is tumbling on top of him. Frankly speaking, I respected him as a pitcher, but nothing more than that….
The pics of her in the Yahoo article...
Um…. the use of the word “hot” is reaching….. or maybe the sarcasm went over my head on that one.
Well
He’s in control of his own destiny. He doesn’t give Lou a reason to keep him around.
So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!
Unless injuries require otherwise
we may have seen the last of him.
And I do feel for the guy.
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Oh for Pete's sake.
Baseball players are streaky. Good (and bad) outcomes tend to cluster. That’s how Soto can strike out in eight straight at-bats and then go out there and have two three-run homers the next time he plays.
Expecting a ballplayer to time those streaks around whatever the hell selective criteria you want to use isn’t fair, and more to the point it isn’t rational.
Bah
Beating a dead horse. Murton has been dreadful with men on base 3 years in a row (2005-2007). In 12 Abs this year with runners on he has a .398 OPS. I call this a trend. It’s not impossible for him to turn it around but it’s probably (perhaps highly probable) that it will continue. In the minor leagues the year he has most at bats (400 or so, 200 with bases empty and 200 with runners on) he has the same awful split. At one point one has to say enough.
We’d all like to have 10,000 Abs worth of sample of size but short of that the guy has had chances to prove his worth and hasn’t. Is he better to have as a bench guy than Fontenot? Probably. Hell, if he was left handed I’m pretty sure he’d be in the big club. However, in the end, this are just minor dealings.
The year was 2005
What I mentioned in terms of his minor league stats. I don’t see the data for the splits concerning the years prior to this one. He had a different split in 2007 but that was based on a much smaller sample size. In general the overwhelming evidence have him beign pretty bad with men on base.
When has he ever had a good streak?
They’ve all been bad IIRC.
So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!
Saddle up the unicorn.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Len & Bob's podcast studio...
If you like hacky jokes & bad improv then check out the video podcast up on WGN.com today. They’re showing the inside of the brand new “podcast studio”.
One interesting thing about it though…it looks as if they’re actually in one of the apts. in the building that was being constructed during the season all last year, the one they would show during the podcast promos during the games.
And I did like the Steve Stone joke…and Bob yelling off the balcony for someone to get their dog away from Len’s car.
Ha ha...very cool. Thanks for posting!
BB actually referred to the “podcast studios” in his BCB interview this past February. And he did so in response to a question I came up with. (Hey, I try to be contributor.)
This video podcast is funny stuff and worth a look. I like the smoking jackets and Len’s George Hamilton reference.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
From Gameday:
Milwaukee
Weeks 2B
Cameron CF
Braun LF
Fielder 1B
Hart RF
Hall 3B
Counsell SS
Gallardo P
Kendall C
Chicago
Soriano LF
Theriot SS
Lee 1B
Ramirez 3B
Fukudome RF
DeRosa 2B
Soto C
Johnson CF
Zambrano P
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I will be
interested to see what this lineup can do today. Except for maybe subbing Cedeno for Theriot, this may be the best offensive lineup we can field. (of course some of the players positions in the batting order could and maybe should be switched around).
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
Probably a minor quibble
But why not switch Johnson and Theriot?
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Not to mention,
A lot of innings could have Johnson-Zambrano-Soriano. I actually like that setup.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Good to see Soto in there today after a Night game
I guess the blowout which allowed him to sit early, is the main reason for that.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Lou describes the Howry situation as "stumping" in the pregame interview.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
More like "stumping" my head into a brick wall.
Because that’s what I feel like doing every time he is put in the game lately.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Attention, everyone
if Soriano stikes out, grounds out, or goes 1-4 for the day; it’s not the end of the world, its not a reason to trade him, it’s not a reason to bench him, and it’s certainly not a reason to sully his good name.
Please, remember this.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Thanks for the comment.
Now he’ll hit a leadoff solo shot.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
An awkward silence overtakes the room...
...as everyone turns to look at MDBNIU, who is sitting slouched and uneasy in the corner.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
No but it reason to
1. Call him a guess hitter.
2. Post another proposed lineup with Soriano not leading off.
OT: Did anybody hear
that the D.C. madame committed suicide? Wow.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
An "apparent" suicide.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
anyone know if the radio-station found here:
is still broadcasting Cubs games online?
2008: The year we put it all together.
not sure
i know they still broadcast it over the air. Listened to some of tuesday’s game
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
they were broadcasting
NOTHING when I just went there a few minutes ago, so I’m on the handheld AM radio, it seems.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
i talked to someone at the station...
...they plan on broadcasting all games, but don’t pick up the feed until 2 o’clock.
Is Brenly
growing a mullet? Looks like it…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 1, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions
Leaving on my trip...so until I get back...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions
One funny pic is better than none. Have a good one!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yea....
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 1, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Shouldn't be...
She did the same gig with the southsiders during the World Series.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Oh wait...
That was the ring ceremony. My memory fails me.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Who?
stuck at work…
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
kinda rough...
haha. i would never be able to do that though. ever. not even a little bit.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 1, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I had to change the channel
Didn’t want to see her get booed.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Guess they're saving it for Soriano ;)
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Shes kind of a cougar
but that was horrible… I can do better..
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Cougar?
She better not to head Ravenswood than, or her fate is set.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
That was Roscoe Village, I believe.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I like me some Messmer...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 1, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions
Gametime baby!
Go Cubbies!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Hopefully he ate his banannas
like an f’n monkey
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
glad he is back
also glad JJ hardy sucks again
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
I know I'm in the minority
But I actually really like our alternate blues.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
me too when Z pitches
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
So does Z
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 1, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Bye now...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Play Ball!!!!!!!!!!!
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
2 pitches 1 out
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
At that rate...
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Z's ball is just moving so much this year
its really great to see
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
4 pitches 2 out
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
He really is throwing a Maddux like 2 seamer/sinker
4 pitches two outs
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
I really like that he is working faster as well.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 1, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what I just noticed?
At Nationals ballpark they didn’t have walking hotdog vendors. Weird.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Ruyyan Braun was invited to the annual WHite House Hannukah party last year
didnt know they had that
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Looks like a tight strike zone today
base hit brewers
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
DeRo
Should be cut
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
oh, please.
what a stupid thing to say.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
sarcasm?
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
I can't tell anymore... :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
tough Error
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
God...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 1, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions
I'd like to see you try and field that
Those are close to impossible if you’re shaded wrong.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Should've been ruled a hit IMO
Even though it was right at him, it was a rifle shot that short hopped him…..definitely not an easy play.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Same here.
That’s close to impossible unless you’re a gold glover, or just lucky to catch it in your mitt.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
I wasn't criticizing.
Just reacting to the onslaught of criticism that had begun and was sure to follow. Settle down buddy.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 1, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Question for the board
I know onedec has been widely accepted, but is Cedeno still on top of the “BCB chart”?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Only santoswoodenlegs can answer that.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Does this mean he's back on the team?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Lets get some runs!!!
Gallardo has been filthy
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Encore of yesterday's 1st?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Peoria Chiefs playing at Wrigley
They get to commit 9 errors at Wrigley. Awesome.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
They just want to do their best impression of Milwaukee
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Only thing I would look forward to seeing is Vitters
or maybe Rhee if he
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Keep in mind
This is also a chance to have a lot better seats at a lot better price than normally available at the park.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
It is a pretty cool idea though
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Are you surprised? :-)
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
How did he look running?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Good piece of hittin'
from Theriot… pokes a single to right center
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Scrappy with a basehit
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Pastadivin Scrapperman
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Send the runner....
n/t
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Ahh Brenly....Classic...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 1, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
Weak grounder from D-Lee
ends in a FC… Theriot out at 2nd.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
gallardo is tough
just dropped a nasty hammer on Rammy
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
That one had bite.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Corey Hart is the devil
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
This ump sucks
Should’ve been a K for Zambrano….instead basehit for Hart.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Just came back
from the hospital maybe the drugs have him looking wierd.
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
Is Corey Hart a threat to steal??
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
apparently not.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel an appearance from volatile Zambrano very soon.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Strike em out Throw em out!
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Weird strike zone that inning. If i was Hard i would have been pissed
the last two calls
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
If you were what?
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
trying...not...to comment...on typo...
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ouch!!!!
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Fukudome
single
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Yeah he's very inconsistent.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
He's trying to get Lou pissed
and get on ESPN!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
K Derosa 1 out
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
What's the prob w/ Zone?
Only listening.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
It runs from dugout to dugout
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Ok now the zone
is getting ridiculous
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
This ump is brutal
First inning nothing was a strike…now it’s 3 inches off the plate…...
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
its getting pretty bad
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
As long as it's the same for Zambrano.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Bad Ump
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
last night on espn
they said johnson has taken 88 first pitches in 90 at bats.
now if steve phillips knows that, surely every pitcher in the league does. time to start swinging at first pitch fast balls, reed….
Why?
He feels more comfortable seeing pitches…I don’t see anything wrong with that. That’s why you get 3 strikes…
seems like
you should keep them honest. mix it up a bit. suppan was just grooving 85 mph pitches down the middle on him last night.
even dome likes to swing at a first pitch every now and then. sometimes you get a meatball…
I agree...
...that’s why he has swung at 2 out of 90
Gallardo has three sick pitches. This kids gonna be good
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Z will take him deep i have faith
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
maybe next inning.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe
anyone want to gamble on an ejection today???
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
This one looks like it's gonna come down to bullpens
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Nope...
I smell a complete game shut-out for Z
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
In that case, let's hope Turnblow gets another shot.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Weeks doubles off the LF Wall
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Come on Z get out of this.
We can’t afford to need runs this early.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
I don't want to jinx z but
I see a K here.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
awwww
c’mon man….. :)
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Ok good job Z
FO8
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Deal from the have-to!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
YOU DID, MY MAN!!! YOU DID!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy Shit
Z parks one
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Z Man!!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice call Fukumania!!!!!!!!!!!
by Tangled Up In Blue on May 1, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions
That ties Big Z with Fergie Jenkins for...
...Cubs all-time leading home run hitting pitcher.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I love Ronnie . . .
“He hit a breaking ball!” he says in utter shock
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
Catalyst
Z showing up Soriano! “This is how your suppose to do it!”
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Theriot with his
second duck snort single
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Scrappy Do
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Lee weakly GIDP
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
I believe I actually called it
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
I will second that
I read your post earlier about Z hitting a shot
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Yeah, I think Fukumania gets a little more credit.
I mean, I could call DLee’s next home run right now and claim credit for it.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun: Infield single
Theriot borrowed a little girl’s arm attempting to throw him out.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
No...
That’s just his arm.
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
No, Braun
is really fast, and Theriot made a pretty good play keeping that in the infield.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm kidding...
I would never bash Sir Scrap-a-lot
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't believe
based on what was written so often on this blog earlier in the season that we are actually calling for Cedeno.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
I'm still
reserving a little judgement, but it’s entirely possible that he’s turned the corner baseball-smarts-wise.
He’ll still look like a chicken, tho. :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Why did
santoswoodenlegs have to leave . . . he would have had a field day with this image
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
I'm no good at this, but:
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
swing and a miss….. :D
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Did he throw the change again?
His fastball is his best pitch, and he needs to throw it more often. His change doesn’t make it over to first often enough.
Strand Tons-Of-Fun on Second!
n/t
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Uh-oh...
Craig Counsell the Cub Killer
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
We won the first 4 inninngs!!!!
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
I wonder why Z's velocity is down so much
I mean this guy usually can hit 96. Now he barely get’s past 90. Oh well… it seems to be working for him and us.
I read somewhere (can't remember where)
that it’s intentional. That he can still dial it up but has found he can pitch better when he takeas a little off.
by DGU on May 1, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that's by design
He’s mixing up his speeds it looks like to me.
So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!
He's talked about it...
he’s focusing on getting more movement on his pitches (a la Maddux). He can still dial up 96 when he wants/needs to, but he’s choosing movement over velocity.
I have seen hum hit 95 this year.
He just is throwing a killer sinker more
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Woe... SC Justice Alito
catching the game.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Its pretty cool that a supreme court justice is here today
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Maybe we can...
Appeal to him on a blown call?
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
And hes keeping score....
I swear if he take a foul ball off the noggin i will kill whomever hits it
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Seriously though my cable wnet out for the HR... How did Z hit it
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Hit a tailing breaking ball
it was a pretty impressive at-bat
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Will Marmol pitch?
He pitched yesterday, but do you think he’ll go today?
So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!
hey, now...
watch the s-word, sue… :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
my virgin ears
thank you. :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
alas
DeRo and Soto can’t bring him home. Oh, well. Still up by one.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Aram
still having problems throwing to Lee?
Is he hurt again?
2008: The year we put it all together.
how many pitches Z thrown?
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Pretty high total...
Considering he’s given up only five baserunners.
lots of full counts, I expect.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Clearly...
I’m not saying it’s unbelievable, just that it’s not a good thing. He’s going to either have a ridiculous pitch count or he’s going to be out after 6 innings.
haha
I was first.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on May 1, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
and Gallardo has thrown 58.
hmm.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
wait,
how many?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
uhoh
Johnson tries to gut out a bunt, and somethign happens to Gallardo. he’s down, holding his leg.
2008: The year we put it all together.
what happened?
gameday just says injury delay…
Gallardo was hurt...
dribbler to 1B, Gallardo jumped over a sliding Johnson and hyperextended his knee.
Gallardo's done
maybe for a little while
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Bullpen time!!!!
hope he feels better in a few months
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Agreed...
nothing funny and nothing worth cheering about. hopefully he’s okay.
uggh...
hyperextended the knee… hopefully that’s all it is. could be worse.
Listening to Pat and Ron, and it sounds gruesome.
Oh, wait…sounds like he just got up.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
It looked pretty painful...
if it’s just a hyperextension, it might not be too bad. but you can never tell with that type of injury.
Johnson swung on the first pitch though
Something was mentioned about that not happening to often
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
now
it sounds like he’s fine? at first santo made it sound like he had it amputated
no, that's
HIS legs…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
OHHHHHHH!!! I shouldn't be laughing, but I am.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Not his WOODEN legs...
his amputated ones. Come on, folks. :)
The picture guy?
I thought he was going on a trip?
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
that fishing line
is murder.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron Santo
has two artificial legs.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes...
He landed and the knee buckled backward. Looked really painful.
would it be
tasteless of me to point out that this is what happens when johnson swings at a first pitch?
i cant believe they might let him pitch
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
I can't either
that is really risky, but I suppose he gives them the best chance to win
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
It does not give them the best chance to win
a season’s worth of baseball. We may be seeing one of the things that keeps the Brewers from contention right this very minute.
by DGU on May 1, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
given what happened
with the bullpen yesterday, would YOU take him out?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
He's taking warm up pitches?!
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
wow
I cant believe hes up walking, that looked really bad
I;m recovering from a torn acl surgery right now and that was really hard to watch
He may regret not coming out of the game tomorrow
Somethimes these things are worse if you don’t ice it down and rest it right away
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Unbelievable...
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Geez...
Way to make him work, Z.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
alas, no
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean 1-2, right?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
OUCH
That looked pretty painful
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 1, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
Sori
has hit essentially the same ball three times. Ground out to the left side.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
What were you expecting
exactly? 3-4 and an HR?
I have seen him at “re-instatement games” before – and it is even a good thing that he’s not struck out yet.
A walk would be terrific.
maybe he's
still awake from last night.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
So Gallarado is still in?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
yep.
handled Z and Sori pretty well, too.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
loved last year when he sang it
the crowd booed throughout his version and then sang it again without the organ
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
WGN Poll Question
Who is your favorite opposing broadcaster for singing the 7th Inning Stretch?
A. Vin Scully
B. Jack Buck
C. Bob Uecker
D. Harry Kalas
E. Marty Brennaman
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
how about
F—none of the above. No opposing Broadcasters.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually I would
let B sing it now also.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on May 1, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha ha...
Brennaman was really an option?
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
It would be nice if they let Brennaman do it...
...and the crowd booed so loud, he had to put the mic down and leave.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
And then cried.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
I had a feeling that one-run lead wasn't going to hold up.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
About Z's pitches today....
Santo says, “His Balls are moving quite a bit”
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
how about his strikes?
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
I hope we put a few runs on the board
in the top of the 7th so Z can be inline for the Win he deserves
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
"I got it, you take it!"
Both were calling for it, Kosuke has to give way on that.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
YGBFSM!
Defensive circus
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Not so good there guys...
tough break – both players calling for the ball.
It happens occasionally...
tough break though.
Fukudome and Reed
collide. Fielder ends up at second.
That may be the first fielding mistake we’ve seen Dome make.
2008: The year we put it all together.
but luckily for him the E goes to Reed because it hit his glove.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Quoth Ron Santo, "Gee whiz!"
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Aw shucks!
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
New thread is up
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/5/1/471025/overflow-thread-cubs-vs-br#comments
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Dome guns down Tofu Boy!!!
Now…to the jump.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions
marmol is the man
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 1, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
4-4
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
damn this pisses me off
Why isnt marmol our closer
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 1, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
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