Open Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Saturday 5/10, 2:40 CT
by Al on May 10, 2008 10:30 AM CDT
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Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs, May 10, 2008 2:45 PM CDT
I, the magical Fox wizard, hereby decree that only privileged people who live in the following TV markets will be able to view today's Cubs/Diamondbacks game. A Fox Pox on the rest of you!
Abilene TX, Albany GA, Albuquerque NM, Alexandria LA, Amarillo TX, Atlanta GA, Austin TX, Bakersfield CA, Baton Rouge LA, Bend OR, Biloxi MS, Birmingham AL, Boise ID, Butte MT, Casper WY, Cedar Rapids IA, Champaign IL, Chattanooga TN, Cheyenne WY, Chicago IL, Chico CA, Cincinnati OH, Colorado Springs CO, Columbus MS, Columbus GA, Corpus Christi TX, Davenport IA, Dayton OH, Denver CO, Des Moines IA, Dothan AL, El Paso TX, Eugene OR, Eureka CA, Fort Wayne IN, Fresno CA, Grand Junction CO, Great Falls MT, Greenwood MS, Harlingen TX, Honolulu HI, Houston TX, Idaho Falls ID, Indianapolis IN, Jackson MS, Knoxville TN, Lafayette LA, Laredo TX, Las Vegas NV, Lexington KY, Lima OH, Lincoln NE, Louisville KY, Lubbock TX, Macon GA, Medford OR, Meridian MS, Missoula MT, Mobile AL, Monroe LA, Monterey CA, Montgomery AL, Nashville TN, New Orleans LA, North Platte NE, Odessa TX, Oklahoma City OK, Omaha NE, Peoria IL, Phoenix AZ, Reno NV, Rockford IL, Sacramento CA, Salt Lake City UT, San Angelo TX, San Antonio TX, San Diego CA, San Francisco CA, Santa Barbara CA, Savannah GA, Sherman TX, Shreveport LA, Sioux City IA, South Bend IN, Springfield IL, Tri-Cities TN, Tucson AZ, Twin Falls ID, Tyler TX, Victoria TX, Waco TX, Wichita Falls TX, Yuma AZ
The game time is, in fact, 2:40, having been pushed up five minutes by the Wizard. Why five minutes makes such a big deal to them that they'd actually announce it, I have no idea.
Why did Kerry Wood look so lights-out yesterday? He's got a new grip on his slider.
Sean Marshall's demotion to Iowa is to stretch him out to be a starter now that Scott Eyre is back.
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This is Max Scherzer's third major league appearance. In his first one, he was lights-out, throwing 4.1 scoreless innings in relief and striking out seven. Then he started five days ago against the Phillies and got pounded. He throws hard.
Ryan Dempster has to stop walking people. 20 walks in 43 innings is too many. Dempster's last start in Cincinnati, his first loss of the year, wasn't his fault: errors made all five runs he gave up unearned. No Diamondbacks hitter playing today has more than five career AB against Dempster (the D'back who has the most is, of all people, tomorrow's starter, Randy Johnson, who is 3-for-11 against Dempster).
Fox blackouts be damned: here's the rest of today's TV/radio schedule 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 4:15 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Al…double check the overflow comment thread time above..I would assume 3:40pm?
Perhaps the Fox Wizard put in the xxxx’s?
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 10, 2008 10:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Must have been, yes.
It’ll be 4:15, not 3:40.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 10, 2008 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't get the broadcast.
I pay for MLB.com video/audio but that doesn’t matter to them—I can’t get the game from MLB either.
Now I have to spend time looking for a proxy server. What a bunch of greedy and idiotic lamesters.
Pretty annoying. I’m not even going to mention that I can’t seem to get the MLB video stream under Linux, and have to boot into Windows. My Ubuntu mplayer plugin for Firefox must be getting confused with the SilverLight player they offer as an option.
by zevkalman on May 10, 2008 11:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you can still listen to the radio feeds. those are never blocked.
"I'd rather win ugly than lose pretty," -- Lou Pinella
by anormal on May 10, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am shocked
that we are getting the game out here in San Diego. Definitely makes my day.
However Woody is holding the ball, if it allows him to throw first-pitch breaking stuff for strikes he’s going to make life very difficult on hitters the rest of the season. He made the DBacks’ 3-4-5 hitters look silly yesterday. Let’s hope he keeps it up.
by paulucla on May 10, 2008 11:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
Not getting the game in Ohio… :(
by AceCubbie on May 10, 2008 11:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing...the Yuma AZ market gets the game but not Ohio
...totally absurd.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 10, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umm
The Diamondbacks are playing. How the hell is it absurd that Yuma AZ gets the game?
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by Josh77 on May 10, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point...I was thinking of the remote location
...as opposed to large populated area. But clearly I jumped the gun there…my bad
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 10, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps because it's a D-backs ROAD
game rather than home game?
Also, regarding some of the other comments here - as long as an affiliate is in a non-black out zone of any given team - I believe they have the option of games. Palm Springs carrying the Yankees - there are a lot of NY transplants there. And, if the affiliate does have a say, I guarantee you it comes down to what the station’s General Manager or Program Director would personally like to view, ratings be damned - especially in small TV markets such as Palm Springs. In TV and radio, decisions are made without rhyme or reason, much of the time.
Same thing for LA—the local decision maker probably feels ANY Yankees game would draw better numbers than Cubs/D-Backs.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on May 10, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
game
I live in Dayton and I am getting the game. Thank goodness.
Wendyzman
by wendyvhz on May 10, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are very lucky
I guess Columbus is just so much closer to Detroit that we get Yanks/Tigers…
by AceCubbie on May 10, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason
we are getting the Yankees game on Fox and the Cardinals/Brewers game on Fox Espanol out here in LA.
Which spanish speaking citizens here in LA gives a hoot about the Brewers or Cardinals????
by JFCubFan on May 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of weather...
...I saw this morning that it’s gonna be ugly tomorrow in Chicago. Could be a looooong day for these 2 teams as they will try everything in their power to get the game in. These 2 teams do share 4 of the same off days.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
by lemon20pie on May 10, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scherzer didn't get pounded.
I don’t know how or why those runs were counted as earned runs. He gave up one run and had two outs in the inning when Stephen Drew made an error on what would have been the final out. Then 4 runs scored. Seriously, how were those charged as earned?
Point is, if that error weren’t made, his line wouldn’t have been that bad. Scherzer is money, I just hope that he’s not today.
by kanderber on May 10, 2008 11:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I looked at...
... the boxscore & PBP for that game.
There’s no error in that inning, according to the PBP. Further, Scherzer faced 23 batters and gave up eight hits (six singles and two doubles), walked two and hit a batter. I’d say that’s getting “pounded”.
I agree with you that he is a top-rank prospect, but his first ML start was pretty poor.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 10, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The scoring decision was changed
Initially it was ruled an error. Then two or three days ago the official scoring decision was changed from an error to a single, making those runs earned.
by John Q Freejazz on May 10, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scherzer
I’m not too worried about facing Scherzer if he’s a hard thrower like you said, Al. Seems like sometimes our hitters have more problems facing a soft tosser with a lot of breaking stuff.
by inukjim on May 10, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scherzer
is going to be great one day (although I think it will be as a closer) but that day is not today.
I’d much rather face Scherzer than Webb or Haren. That’s what was exciting about yesterday—that was our worst pitching matchup and Teddy Roosevelt came through.
Webb just kills us, if I remember correctly.
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by Josh77 on May 10, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not personal, he does that to everybody.
But since Peavy plays in a pitcher’s park and Webb plays in a launching pad, Peavy gets all the press.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Webb is the best pitcher in the game, period.
He’s starting to remind me more and more of Maddux circa Braves, it’s scary. He’s perfected the 2 seam backup fastball to lefties and as if he didn’t need another pitch to go along with a great curveball, he’s throwing an absolutely filthy change up now, which he throws more than that curve. He doesn’t throw anything straight.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
by lemon20pie on May 10, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
I checked Webb’s stats by opposing team and while he does shut us down, he really doesn’t do much better against us than most other teams.
The weird thing is that the one team he has trouble with is the Marlins. Weird.
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by Josh77 on May 10, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as Woody...
Gets the job done I really don’t care what he does. I hope Tim McCarver isn’t included in the broadcast today, I can’t stand him. And is there really a reason to have Marshall as a starter? You still have Lieber and Hill to fill the final spot in the rotation, unless of course Marquis does bad and leaves the rotation, then they’d need a backup.
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 10, 2008 11:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McCarver
I like him more than Joe Buck. I really hate it when I have to watch Buck do a game. It seems like he doesn’t even try to hide the fact that he loves the Cardinals and can’t stand the Cubs. He doesn’t seem to realize on national broadcasts that you’re suppsed to call a game as evenly as possible to not piss off a portion of your audience.
by inukjim on May 10, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn't bother me as much
because I don’t think he’s as biased as you say. But what I hate about Buck is 1) his smugness and 2) the fact that he really doesn’t like baseball that much. He’s said on several occasions that he’d much rather be calling a football game.
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by Josh77 on May 10, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What B.S.!
They get the game in Honlulu but not NY???
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on May 10, 2008 11:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Let’s see…..Two of the best teams in the NL are playing…..Two sub .500 AL teams are playing. Which gane does most of the country get?
Hint: One of the sub .500 teams is the Yankees.
by rlpete on May 10, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I don't understand...
... is why Fox is wasting an entire crew to do the Cardinals/Brewers game, which is going to only 8% of the country.
The only possible explanation is that they are worried about rain this time of year, and if both the Cub and Tiger games got rained out, they’d have a guaranteed game in Milwaukee.
Still not worth the resources, if I were doing it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 10, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why
If you notice, they pretty much always have one saturday game in a domed stadium or in a place like Southern California where it never rains this time of year.
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by Josh77 on May 10, 2008 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess.
I assume that game was probably to go to more of the country before Fox decided they wanted the D’backs/Cubs game a couple of weeks ago.
They should have dumped the game between the sub-.500 teams. :)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 10, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sucks for me
because I’m getting stuck with the Cards/Brewers.
by inukjim on May 10, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cards/Brewers game is on in 100% of the markets...
that get Fox Sports Espanol.
by MillsChC on May 10, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
being in Madison
I am part of that 8% :(
by Madison Cub Fan on May 10, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in the same boat
in Middleton.
Why Fox, Why?
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by Soup on May 10, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
Just checked out CubsCam and I see they’re taking some extra infield practice at 2nd base. Fontenot and Cedeno for sure. I think the third guy is Theriot – he seems to have more hair than DeRosa these days.
Not trying to read too much into it, but if the third guy is indeed Theriot, Lou could be laying the groundwork for some changes, namely Cedeno at short, move Theriot to 2b, and DeRosa starts into his supersub rotation. I like the Cedeno part, and I’d prefer DeRosa at 2nd over Theriot, but am willing to go with the hot bat, and right now, Theriot is still hitting.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 10, 2008 11:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Conversely...
if the third guy is DeRosa, I would take that to mean Theriot is solidly entrenched at short. Oh yeah, and Lou is one stubborn old cuss… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 10, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh, pay no attention to the babbling ballhawk...
now they’re taking groundballs at short. Fontenot is nowhere to be seen. Somebody wearing a 21 jersey has joined the group (Marquis? taking infield???) and somebody else has their pants up high a la Reed Johnson, but this guy has hair. So I have no idea what’s going on. Maybe they’re just clowning around on a cool but sunny Saturday in Wrigley….
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 10, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I did save the CubsCam link in my delicious tag list....
never knew about it…so thanks for that….
by zevkalman on May 10, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't read too much into this
Z sometimes fields some balls during practice too, but i doubt he’s gonna be the ss of the future!
"I'd rather win ugly than lose pretty," -- Lou Pinella
by anormal on May 10, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lowdown on Max Scherzer
Many of you know of him and remember when he was drafted by the DBacks that many thought it was a risky pick because not many figured they could sign him, with the size of contract he was looking for. Well, they did sign him, literally minutes before the signing deadline. The DBacks have high expectations for this kid.
As Al said, he throws hard. Not only does he throw hard, 95-97 MPH, but his delivery is so smooth and free and easy, that it doesn’t appear that he’s throwing as hard as he is. In that respect, he does remind me of Mark Prior as Mark had the same quiet delivery.
He also throws a very good change up, especially for his age. The DBacks had him throw a lot of change ups in Tucson and he’s proven to be a quick leaner as well, as the organization realized that his change progressed enough to justify the call up. He throws a hard sharp slider too.
He didn’t do as bad as the numbers indicate in his first MLB start, but he wasn’t as sharp as he usually is and I chalk that up to a case of jitters. This kid has a very bright future ahead of him and I just hope that he still has some leftover jitters today and the Cubs can hit him hard, but it won’t be an easy task, that’s for sure. He’s in the top 3 MLB pitching prospects in the game. I think that highly of this kid.
I said yesterday that the Cubs would take 2 of 3. Unfortunately, I think this is the game they lose in the series. Hope I’m wrong, it’d be great to head into tomorrow’s game with an opportunity to go for the sweep. I think Scherzer will strike out 8 and go 7 Innings.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
by lemon20pie on May 10, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he is SCARY good and, barring injury, should dominate in the future.
by crazymountain on May 10, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the future doesn't start today!!
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
by lemon20pie on May 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Max gets (what we call down here) "Domed out"
If you make an error (which it should have been in his last start) or a bad play in the field he loses it. He is VERY competitive and if you don’t do your job to help him he tries to over pitch. Like most pitchers when they are throwing their hardest they lose movement. A 96 mph fastball is much easier to hit than a 94 that moves.
The key to today will to be jumping on him early. If we can get guys on or capitalize on an error if it happens we should be ok. If we can’t get good at bats it could be a long day. I promise you if you let Max get in a groove he can go 9 and strike out 15 in a game (which I truely feel he will someday). Lets hope we can chase him by the 5th and get 5 runs off him.
by dus22 on May 10, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well gameday for me today
stupid Fox…
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It will be interesting to see after Lou's comments about defense
if he learned a lesson from Dempster’s last start. You need the best defense possible out there every time Dempster pitches – that means Cedeno at SS, DeRosa/Theriot at 2B and Pie in CF.
by DGU on May 10, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LA...Fox is showing Stankees v Tigers
and Cardinals v Brew-Crew on Fox/Espanol. Why would Fox think that two American League teams that don’t play in the same division as the Angels would be of more interest to fans here than the D’backs—the team the Dodgers are trying to catch. The people at Fox are tuly Yankee-centric idiots.
It will be the radio-webcast for me. Ugh. I so dislike Rupert. I hope he eats a bad batch of prunes today and gets a nasty case of the runs!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on May 10, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...that's total idiocy.
Not only 2 AL teams but like you said, the DBacks are in the Dodgers Division. That makes absolutely zero sense. This FOX saturday busszit still pizzes me off. I get to see the game today, but I figured out by looking at the DBacks schedule and the Cubs schedule, that the next possible time after today that I can even see a Cubs game on FOX is in early August.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
by lemon20pie on May 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just checked the weather in Detroit and......
....not a cloud in the sky.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
by lemon20pie on May 10, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
and it’s weird because it looks like every other market in California (except Redding, I guess) is carrying the Cubs and D-Backs.
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by Josh77 on May 10, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And bizarrely enough
Palm Springs is carrying the Yankees game, which is weird considering how close they are to Arizona. I forget they have their own market.
It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.
by Josh77 on May 10, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here in New Mexico
we are Rockies and Diamondbacks shared territory. To show the idiocy of this territorial BS, the only way we can get a Diamondbacks game is when they play on Saturday. NO station carries the Diamondbacks but we do get the Rockies on FSN Rocky Mountain…...
by crazymountain on May 10, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least one advantage
of being over here on the other side of the Atlantic is that we don’t have to deal with ridiculous black-outs. Not counting the all too frequent occasions when the mlb.com feed decides to snarl up, of course. But hearing of the lunacies everyone else is facing I shan’t complain.
Here’s hoping the Cubs can play as solidly these next two games as they did yesterday. That must have been one of the Cubs best-played games of the year and was a joy to behold.
by simonuk on May 10, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is anyone else wondering when this game is gonna start?
by BelieveinBlue2314 on May 10, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just wondering when the lineups will be posted.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
by lemon20pie on May 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
guys complaining about not being able to see the game
search for a stream on the web.
by xene on May 10, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weee.. I can watch it on Fox
Oh thank you glorious Fox wizard, it’s been a long time since you’ve allowed me to watch the Cubs two weeks in a row.
Actually I’m just excited to watch it in HD. Sad that DirecTV isn’t carrying WGN in HD any time soon.
by NOLA_Cub_Fan on May 10, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The really sad thing, though, is that in Chicago the Fox feed is just a widescreen standard def feed. I don’t pay for cable, so it really stinks on the days I can watch in HD not looking like they should.
by Negman42 on May 10, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: marlins lock up Ramirez
6 years 70 million… Interesting move. I thought that boy was going to make a lot of money… At least 200 million dollars type of money
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The lineup is the same as yesterdays
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on May 10, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Same lineup as yesterday for the Cubs
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 10, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No Ted Lilly in CF
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 10, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Snakes are doing
Ojeda 2B
Drew SS
Young Cf
Jackson 1B
Upton RF
Reynolds 3B
Snyder C
Salazaar LF
Max P
Cant believe that Ojeda is playing MLB ball
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ojeda definitely deserves the most abs in that lineup
Yikes.
by AceCubbie on May 10, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Reed Johnson playing
he cant do anything but get hit by the baseball
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I honeastly lack ANY answer to that question.
Someone needs to take Lou’s toys away.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its just baffling
reed has done nothing since the first week of the season. ANd his defense is much worse than felixs.
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also doesn't hit as well against right handed pitching!
Pie has OUTHIT Johnson against RHP!
If I keep talking about this I’m going to just simply lose it.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
frustrating
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Pie
Hitting like .320 against righties over the past few weeks?
by AceCubbie on May 10, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When he's been able to play.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felix is going to be a bust
because he never has had consistent ABS… Except for one stretch last year wehere he played alright
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tv question
I got a question. How many Cubs games do people think will be switched to ESPN this year. Once a month? WGN averages one to two games a week. Plus I’d get to watch Brewers-Cubs on FSN.
Im debating whether to get cable or not. I normally listen to Pat and Ron.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 10, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No way to answer that
—except on the team’s performance. There’s less of a chance of this happening at home, due to the limited number of night games. Chances are better with road games. However, it will come down to how attractive the match-up is to a national audience.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on May 10, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends...
How often will the Cubs play either the Red Sox or Yankees?
by hokie316 on May 10, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Eyre
like many other Cub fans, can’t stand the Reds’ announcers and listened to WGN radio instead of putting up with them during the last series.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 10, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Isringhausen is no longer the cards closer...
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on May 10, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not good
he ws great for us
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And can Cedeno play somewhere please>?
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is ojeda the onedec of the d backs??
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Santo still sick?
It's gotta be the shoes, folks, it's gotta be the shoes...
by Schwa on May 10, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1down
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Drew ks two down
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT:
Fox just clocked Bonderman at 103 MPH!!!
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster throwing strikes
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 10, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to see
if he brings his walks down the Cubs could potentially have two aces.
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 10, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea what's up with Dempster this year...
...but I’m not going to complain about it.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
amen.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me neither
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really thought he was going to fail this year
I’m glad to be wrong.
by GoCubbies34 on May 10, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i really thought he would be solid
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he'd maybe be about league average, if we were lucky.
He’s gotten a bit lucky so far, but his K and BB rates are both very good so far – if he keeps it up it would leave him with a 4.11 ERA on the season, which… wow.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
e up 3 down young ks
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I love when they have the players do the lineups.
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 10, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
migjt as well havve sori star 0-2
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Soriano...
Is still free swinging.
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 10, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cut him.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time he had a hit as lead off?
by Emelie on May 10, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time he had the game winning double?
Oh wait, that was yesterday.
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by nji232 on May 10, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not saying he's not hitting forfend!
I was just wondering about his lead off hits
by Emelie on May 10, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else getting a REALLY fuzzy picture on Fox "HD"?
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have Comcast and it looks terrible
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching the game in HD through DirecTV
And I agree, the picture looks like crap. Looks like they’re only broadcasting a widescreen 480p signal, which may be digital, but is not high def, as far as I know. My picture looks incredibly pixelated
by JD on May 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot lines out to 1B Jackson, 2 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee K's on 3 pitches, 3 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee K's
Scherzer was clocked at 96
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 10, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw 97 on one of the pitches
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by JohnM on May 10, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understood Soto was doing well this season...
...but it wasn’t until yesterday that I was looking up some figures that I realized that he was the best hitter on the team so far.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
By quite a margin in OPS, too
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by JohnM on May 10, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would consider...
Derek Lee as the best so far. Soto just has a better average. And has anyone noticed Henry Blanco, he’s batting higher than Soto. (I’m not saying he should start I’m just bringing it up.)
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 10, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has more doubles and walks than Lee, too.
Lee leads in home runs, but that’s about it. Soto’s the total package.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to jump on him first pitch.
He will throw a fastball first pitch to about every hitter. He is very good at getting guys to 1-2 counts or better. If he gets them consistently it is going to be a long day.
by dus22 on May 10, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HD?
Anyone think the Fox HD presentation looks like garbage? I mean this isnt even Standard Definition.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
Been there, done that.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops
Didnt see that….LOL
Comcast HD looks like garbage…. it cant be the Comcast because the comericals are coming in perfect.
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I know. It's weird. Fox Sports usually doesn't look like this. My box says 1080i but there's no way.
It looks BAD.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two outs for the D'backs here in the 2nd.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
5 up 5 down
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That'll teach ya'.
To call it five up and five down. Just got in from running errands. Game’s on here in Denver. It’s ridiculous that it’s not on in Chicago.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Northwestern just beat Iowa for the Big Ten softball championship.
I don’t think you care, but that’s all I have since you beat us in football last fall.
:D
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp walks Reynolds.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony LaRussa and Jason Isringhausen "mutually agree" to not let Izzy close anymore?
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What an amazing team player, i mean just a great teammate
(sarcasm) But that is what the St. Louis media will be saying all day. I cannot wait to get back to Chicago and away from the daily positive spin that is put on everything bad that team does.
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by nji232 on May 10, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Base hit for Snyder.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot jogged after that ball like Ramirez jogs after hitting an infield fly.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not too scrappy
on that one, I thought
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by JohnM on May 10, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Needs more scrap.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ran the figures last night and again this morning...
...and Theriot’s on pace to be -25 plays below the average shortstop over a full season. Just… wow.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what we want in our lineup right there.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do you think Johnson is in center today?
Over Pie? Though I don’t want to start a flame session or anything.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because Lou is clueless?
I don’t know. Nobody seems to have any idea.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems that Pie would do well against someone throwing just straight fastballs.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol no kidding
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's ignore Pie for just a second...
...and look at the fact that Reed Johnson sucks like a Hoover against right-handed pitching. This is a horrible matchup for Johnson. Pie’s better defensively, too!
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No flame session.
I was asking the same question.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tomorrow
Anyone else think that tomorrows Game should be on Sunday Night Baseball? I mean Carlos Zambrano vs Randy Johnson what else could you ask for?
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely!!
Let me guess. It’s either Yankees, Mets or Red Sox.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boston and The Twins
From the Metrodome…...boring!!!
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate it when I'm right on stuff like that.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp strikes him out!
3 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp gets out of it!
I moved my laptop. Got tired of not being able to be on the game thread during the game. :D
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE PITCH!!!!!!!
Way to go Demp!
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank god we got out of that
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that was a sweet pitch there.
by Canseco's Roid Party on May 10, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hate potential rallies that start witrh two outs
for the opposing team
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and now their pitcher leads off good for us
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A-Ram with a standup double!
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
all the way to the 368 sign in left-center!
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ARAM
standing double.
Time to light up young Max here…
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, to the max
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job
Rammy
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Power vs Power
and Power wins :) lets go A-Ram!!
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hi, Sue!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scherzer's pitch count!
HAH!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome
advances the runner.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome advances Ramirez to 3rd on a groundout, 6-3. 1 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mets are lighting up the Reds
11 to 5 I think…
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
27 hits
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how did that happen it went to the SS??
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
slow and near the 2nd base bag
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I alone in not really liking that Jeanie Zelasco?
There’s just something about her I’ve never liked. It feels like she’s trying too hard to be one of the guys.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto
With Soto’s power and Sherzer’s fast ball, Soto should be able to hit one oh….475 feet
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geovany Soto grounds to 2nd, the throw goes home, Ramirez OUT at home. 2 out.
Soto reaches 1st on a FC.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dang.
maybe not the smartest move.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn it was it close at home?
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No...
Aramis didn’t run right away off third.
by GoCubbies34 on May 10, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me note...
it was a pretty heads up play by Ojeda
by GoCubbies34 on May 10, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...
not really.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa flies out to shallow RF, the leadoff 2B is wasted. 3 out.
Pat speculates Ramirez held up at 3rd and waited just in case the sinking liner was caught.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well, ok.
Obviously we can move runners on this guy. Next inning, we’ll get the last 90 feet.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no, not really close at all. looks like aram waited on the liner, then for some reason went.
by Canseco's Roid Party on May 10, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a bad play by Aram.
He just there for a few counts and didn’t start running almost until the ball was to the fielder. If he thought it was possibly going to be caught on the fly, he shouldn’t have started running once it hit the ground.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Demp!
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What makes it so much worse is watching...
the Cardinals execute that exact same situation (runner on 3rd, 1 out, groundball to 2nd that scored the run) perfectly…
It's gotta be the shoes, folks, it's gotta be the shoes...
by Schwa on May 10, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It is dissapointing
Our team never seemed to play small ball to well.
by GoCubbies34 on May 10, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
played it pretty damn good
yesterday.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand, it's enormously fun to watch Wellemeyer...
...pitch like he’s frightened of the batter at all times! That was the highlight of my evening last night.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maxine Scherzer (damn I'm clever) battling away on a 3-2, grounds to the mound, 1-3. 1 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anybody else have comcast non-HD in chicago? for some reason it cuts in and out and jumbles up a bunch, this happened during the last fox game as well. wondering if its just my tv or if fox in particular sucks
by Canseco's Roid Party on May 10, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
demps has already thrown 50 pitches
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on May 10, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ojeda HBP.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ojeda on
hit batsman.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who do you think Gracie is rooting for in this game?
One thing, he clearly has a mancrush on Micah Owings.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you trying to imply that there's something wrong with a mancrush on Micah Owings?
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know what came over me! I beg forgiveness.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demps has been effectively wild
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards up 1-0 over Brewers in the 2nd.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Correction, in the 3rd.
Too bad both teams can’t lose.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, with La Russa and Yost at the helm, you never know.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the update
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flyout to Fukudome in RF. 2 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good good catch.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Young strikes out! 3 down.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K!
Demp still in it.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he seems to be strikikng more out lately
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he needs a quick inning in the 4th.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what will reed do??
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ding ding ding
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Options:
Strikeout
Groundout
Flyout
HBP
Walk
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna go with FO
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
K.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no chance for anything with extra bases...
singles are questionable
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gracie sure called that one!
For those of you not watching, Grace said Reed Johnson gives you a good AB everytime.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reed Johnson strikes out. If you had K in the pool, you win!
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: Vernon Wells to DL
Wells to miss 6 to 8 weeks broken wrist.
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alfonso Soriano singles on a pop into RF, Upton dove but couldn't catch up to it.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sori
gets a two out single.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If I was a pitcher....
I’d throw something in the dirt to Sori on the first pitch in every AB. Why not start out 0-1?
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good call
i like soriano though.. Only a matter of time for his bat is red hot
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Sori too. I just wish he had a little Kosuke in him.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ew
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sori should run.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In front of noted run producer Ryan Theriot? Nonsense.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he produced THAT run!
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is it that scrappy has an OPS over .800???
mind boggling
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Theriot singles to RF on a line-drive, bobbled by Upton, Soriano goes home and is SAFE!!!! CUBS LEAD 1-0!!! CLOSE PLAY.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sori to third on a single by Theriot!
Soriano runs and SCORES!
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot! OMG!
ALFONSO! No no no… YES!
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YIPPEE!
He looked out to me but I’m not going to argue
by Emelie on May 10, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SORIANO!!!!!!
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yea scrappy!!!
i spoke too soon
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upton threw to 2B, Soriano took off for home, diving head-first, they call him safe.
“GREAT baserunning by Soriano” – Dave Otto
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
REPLAY: The throw beat him, but Soriano slid head first and basically punched the ball out of the glove. NICE.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He was out until the ump realized the catcher dropped the ball.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pat says
3rd base coach was telling him to read it.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this must be ridiculous cause gameday is taking forever to update
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ran right through
the stop sign.
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If that's the result, he can do it every time
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is was a reare result
Most of the time he is out
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by El Borto on May 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know I won't get a lot of agreement here...
...but I’ll trust Soriano over Mike Quade. Quade’s way too conservative for me.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree..
I really don’t like Quade.
by GoCubbies34 on May 10, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Theriot caught stealing (again) at 2B. Idiot. Inning over.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fwiw
it was awful close.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it close the other times he got caught?
He’s absolutely useless on the basepaths, and he has that “What, me?” look on his face when he gets caught like it’s not HIS fault!
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, ok, man..
I’m just saying, that particular play it was close.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was safe
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because he's sCrappy, duh!
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh well he got in
:) I swear Quade is the reverse of waving wendell
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a weird play
The one Soriano scored on
And theriot shouldnt steal ever
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by sheamcmurray on May 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot
out on the steal.
1-0 cubs! Let’s get a quick inning for Demp!
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, he’s really good at SOMETHING at least.
by Canseco's Roid Party on May 10, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why did The Riot stay at 1st on that play?
He should have gone to 2nd on the throw to the catcher. Then he wouldn’t have gotten nailed caught stealing and taking the bat out of Dlee’s hands.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thats what i was wondering
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THERIOIT
WTF!!!
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I have no idea why he didn’t go to 2nd. Probably cause he’s not really gritty, he’s just white and sucks.
by Canseco's Roid Party on May 10, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
because the ball was thrown to 2nd. And then to home.
no way for him to know if Sori was going to be safe or not; no way for him to know that the catcher would drop the ball, rather than throw it back to him…
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorianno clearly ran through Quade's "stop" sign.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
who ordered the extra Theriot hate?
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
me
he jsut reminds me of eckstein which makes me want to vomit
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Certainly bring Eckstein to mind
I prefer to see him as the “Everyman” on our roster… AND on cue he makes a nice snag.
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not hate. I like the guy. I'm just puzzled.
Looks like he had a brain fart.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guy gets to bat right in front of Derrek Lee...
...and he keeps getting thrown out stealing. Just STUPID. And he takes the bat out of Lee’s hands EVERY time it happens.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Con(n)or Jackson
grounds to Theriot, 6-3. 1 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad Theriot wasn't a better player, that way he'd have a richer contract and could afford an electric shaver.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upton grounds to SS, Theriot fielded it, turned, and threw. A nice play sayeth Pat. 2 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot
two LONG throws this inning. Two outs.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He earned a little back
That was a sexy play by the Riot
I still think hes grabage though
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by sheamcmurray on May 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE PLAY!!
Theriot, made up for the base running gaff
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Get your Red Hots." - Dave Otto
I don’t know what this means.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great play by The Riot!
Pat sayeth the truth.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ONEDEC wouldn’t grow that on his chin.
by dbaltman on May 10, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice play by Rammy, 5-3. 3 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how many pitches
for Demp now
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp
I was just thinking he might have to come out after the fifth.
by inukjim on May 10, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God, do we have to watch the damn Yankees and Red Sux even on commercials?
But I never get tired of the dancing lizards.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or the hottie dancing with them
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naomi Campbell
I think it’s Naomi in the Sobe commercial.
by inukjim on May 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol...
I was thinking the same thing about the XM commercial…
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well atleast we dont see
the am/pm commercials!!!!
by xene on May 10, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee singles.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
D-Lee singles, good thing Theriot got thrown out in front of him last inning, right?
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't assume Lee gets pitched to the same way with the bases empty and no outs.
It was a stupid play by Theriot, but it wasn’t stupid because Lee got a single just now.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention
He was trying to get in scoring position to score on a single like that.
by Texas Wahoo on May 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The value of an out on the bases...
...is roughly double the value of moving up a base. So you have to steal at a 75% clip or above to be successful at it (with some adjustments for situation.)
Theriot is stealing at a 53% success rate, which is just abysmal.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does
theriot decide to run on his own most of the time or is he given the sign to run from lou? I have no clue just wondering.
by cubsmania on May 10, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reportedly Brenly said that Theriot has the green light.
If Lou’s calling this from the dugout he needs to start wising up real quickly. Theriot’s trying to steal more than he did last season, and coming up with worse results. I don’t know if he’s lost a step or if he’s just not picking his spots well.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea i figured
theriot has the green light…I just wonder if lou has tried to get theriot to be too aggressive on the base paths this year. Last year theriot picked his spots well and only ran once in a while…..no he’s running all the time. I would have thought lou would have had a talk with theriot about running too often already if it was a problem with him.
by cubsmania on May 10, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not a massive increase...
...I don’t think. When I ran the figures the other day, he was running 25% of the times he got on base, opposed to 20% last season. I don’t think that’s enough to explain as big of a drop as we’ve seen in his success rate, but I don’t have PBP data for 2008 to take a better look at it.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it just seems like a lot more
because he’s been on base more often so far this year…..he should chose his spots wisely with lee, ramirez, and fukudome following him.
by cubsmania on May 10, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, his higher OBP does make it look like he's running more.
It was the first thing I thought of, but I don’t think it’s the case. I should try figuring out speed scores for the Cubs later and see if he’s slowed up a bit this season.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would be interesting to know
Al mentioned he spent more time lifting weights over the off season….maybe he didn’t focus enough on his speed.
by cubsmania on May 10, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best thing to do would be to take video..
...from last season and this season, take a stopwatch, and time him running to first. But I don’t know that I have those resources available.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat and Dave
thought Sori running in the same situation when Theriot was batting was a good idea. I don’t know enough to say.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The break-even point batting ahead of a guy like Theriot who lacks extra-base power...
...is generally lower than the break-even point when batting in front of a guy like Lee with a lot of extra base power.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was joking.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but if Theriot hadn't gotten thrown out...
he couldn’t have made those plays in the field. He’d have been too tired. He can’t be SCRAPPY all the time! ;-)
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aramis Ramirez flies out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards up 3-0 in the 4th.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: I thought
Pujols was gonna miss the year with a bum elbow?
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's going to play
till his arm falls off.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outta respect
I hope that happens around the all-star break.
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's waiting for the elbow to blow out.
Seriously.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BB for Fukudome.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome
walks.
Soto up with one out, two on!
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Snakes pitcher starting to show signs of wildness.
Walks Fukudone on 4 pitches.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and now behind
2-1 on Soto.
Fastball… pops out.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other news....
The sky is…nevermind
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by Jayo525 on May 10, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geovany Soto flies to CF.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy, that ball just died.
On another note, I’m SHOCKED. Just SHOCKED. To hear that the Red Sux are the game on Fox next week.
I am acutely grateful that my team gets on once in a while. Think if I was rooting for Seattle or something like that.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who the hell wants to see the Reds and Indians next week?
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
People who live in Ohio
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just tired of seeing Yankees and Red Sux every week.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa
Ks. No score, leave two on.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mark DeRosa strikes out. 3 out. 2 LOB
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what. interleague is coming up? i am confused by that ad they just showed.
by Canseco's Roid Party on May 10, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont live in Ohio and I could care less about that regional rivalry
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and now we have 2 outs automatically for next inning
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dont worry
am calling a soriano homer next inning
by xene on May 10, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see our 1-0
lead isn’t enough for some.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa has been struggling a lot lately
by Texas Wahoo on May 10, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he did ok
yesterday. 3-4 wasn’t he..
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the announcers didn't just jinx it.
They are talking about the Snakes scoreless streak since the first inning yesterday.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Snyder strikes out on an odd play.
He thought it was foul. Checked the swing, Soto blocked it, rolled toward first, Soto simply picked it up and tagged Snyder, who never left the box. 1 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
replay shows
not only was it not a foul, it hit the dirt in front of home plate, I think.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark Grace is distracting an a broadcaster :)
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is he on the lookout for slumpbusters or what?
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they're doing a reasonable job.
I’d rather have Len and Bob, sure, but they’re not Morgan/Miller bad.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it was Morgan/Miller
I’d have to have the sound turned off.
In the meantime, Dempster is looking awfully good.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Albert sounds just like his dad.
Which doesn’t both me at all.
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by Jayo525 on May 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster strikes out Salazar. 2 out
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K!
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That 10-minute stand-up act...
I bet it’s so awful….it’s good
by MillsChC on May 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FOX is showing Dempster doing a Harry Caray bit.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's better than that guy
in those AT&T commercials.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster strikes out the side in the 5th.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K!!!
SEVEN for Demp!
how many pitches
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not in front of the TV
but I can hear a bad Harry impression
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by Jayo525 on May 10, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Dempster, which I can put up with.
An AT&T commercial, on the other hand…..
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, well than I digress.
But yes I get your drift w/ the latter
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by Jayo525 on May 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Filthy!!!!!!!!
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Dutchie doesn't mind Dempster imitating Harry.
Once again, Dempster starting to look kind of awesome. Wish his pitch count wasn’t so high.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I never noticed how
Dempster’s moves his glove while winding up… Has he always done that?
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Think he started doing it this season...
...to conceal the way he’s putting the ball into his glove.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just started this year
it is so the pitcher isn’t hinted what pitch he will throw.
by GoCubbies34 on May 10, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does it so he doesnt tip his pitches
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by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
demps shoild have no losses tagged on him
he hAS been phenomenal
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OUCH!
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson HBP.
How unlike him!
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reed takes one
to the shoulder.
one on, no outs.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson HBP.
Ryan is going to bunt.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp needs four more successful sac bunts in a row...
...before Lou gives him the green light to steal a base.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I keep implying that Johnson's HBP rate HAS to go down this season.
Maybe I’m wrong.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's not like
he really gets out of the way.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Kendall
has been hit 90 times. But in his case, it’s intentional.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
seriouisly i wonder what his OBP is w/o those
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox is showing Grace's cycle.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
(it's a Harley.)
(just kidding)
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOOD BUNT
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot sacrifices Johnson to 2B, 2-4. Nice bunt. 1 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp w/ the Sac
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong Ryan.
Dempster did the bunt. Three more and he gets to steal a base. If he can get on base, that is.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my bad
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasnt The Riot bunting there.
Ah, what would be a Sori ab without a swing on the first pitch?
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great bunt by Ryan.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good Baseball.
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by Jayo525 on May 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
bloops a single!
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didnt know
that Dempster had 7 Ks already
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by sheamcmurray on May 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano with another bloop single, runners at the corners.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alfonso gets his
second bloop single opposite field.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know why Sinatra isn't at 1B??
by GoCubbies34 on May 10, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because he's dead?
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well played.
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by bluebythebook on May 10, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
: )
Oh, THERE you are. Where’ve you been?
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't really follow the thread
I can only keep my focus on one thing at a time, and my mind is currently engaged elsewhere.
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by bluebythebook on May 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's that?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's filling in as the bullpen coach, I believe.
Lester Strode… I want to say his daughter is getting married.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ivan DeJesus was the first-base coach, and first-base coach Matt Sinatro was the bullpen coach on Friday, while bullpen coach Lester Strode attended his daughter’s graduation ceremony.
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on May 10, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DOH... Sinatro
No wonder I got those smart-ass remarks!!
by GoCubbies34 on May 10, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hes over the Medoza line!!!!!!!!!
.207!!!!
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by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
primed for our insurance runs
first and third
by Emelie on May 10, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Even when Alfonso
gets a hit its frustrating.
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot HBP. Bases loaded.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scherzer hits Theriot!
bases loaded for D-LEE!
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot Plunked
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DLee coming up with the sacks loaded.
Let’s unload them straight to home plate Derek.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DLee
hasnt performed well with the bases loaded. time for that to change
by bheidge on May 10, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson runs
and he’s out.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Derrek Lee flies to RF, Upton makes the catch, here comes Johnson to the plate, and he's out.
Don’t throw on Upton. He was out by plenty. Inning over.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*Don't RUN on Upton
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sac fly fails
Johnson nailed at the plate.
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we need to stop leaving runs out there
Its gunna cost us before this games over
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by sheamcmurray on May 10, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was definitely NOT the ball to run on.
by Canseco's Roid Party on May 10, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not good
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
If we lose this game, that was the turning point.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We had their pitcher on the ropes.
Could have knocked him out, and had some serious insurance. God, that makes me crazy!
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. He's got a gun.
Oh well still have a lot of game left.
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by Jayo525 on May 10, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats a momentum shifter..
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 10, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon you guys
We’re going to win this one.
by Emelie on May 10, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp's gotta hold em.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Debbie Downers
are lining up just off stage.
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ojeda
singles
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh-HEY-duh lines a single.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ex-Cub factor. Hit for Augie.
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by Jayo525 on May 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What i really dont like
Is Lee swung at the first pitch….
Especially since Scherzer was on the ropes in the inning.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So true.
A little anxious?
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hit that ball pretty well.
Probably just liked the pitch. I’ll trust Lee’s eye at the plate on this one.
by cwyers on May 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently not plenty well enough
Have to get that run home with 1 out
by Texas Wahoo on May 10, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and here we go...
This is gunna be a bad inning, gut feeling
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by sheamcmurray on May 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
keep your gut
quiet.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know...
the replay for that tag… he may have been safe.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How is that? The throw certainly beat him by quite a bit.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it looked to me in the slo-mo
that his foot came across the plate before he got tagged on the upper shoulder.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two runners thrown out at the plate today.
Showing the replay. It wasn’t even close.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll live to regret that last inning
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drew singles, runners at 1st and 2nd with 0 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
another single
first and second, no outs.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If that was the case, they got the call based on how much the throw beat him.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seeing-eye single
pastadiving theriot
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dempster needs to strike young out
by BelieveinBlue2314 on May 10, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or DP
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Triple play
would be nice.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or an infield pop
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
soto needs to go out and have a chat with dempster
by BelieveinBlue2314 on May 10, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Infield fly rule, 1 out.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Young
pops up. Good. 1 away, Jackson up.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CUBS BULLPEN
62 Howry RHP
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not exactly a sight for sore eyes in the bullpen.
But I have high hopes for Bob.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp battling back
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FOX shows a split-screen of Randy Johnson and Carlos Zambrano, and Z is pretend swinging a bat in the dugout with this serious facial expression. haha
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lousy call on the checked swing.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
indeed.
And Demp walks him. Larry’s out to talk to Demp.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster's 101st pitch is high for ball 4. Bases loaded.
Coaching visit (Rothschild) to the mound.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup
unfortunately he’s losing it. Howry worries me.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Infield is playing back against Upton.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
(1 out)
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon, double play...
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He sure is working the outside corner.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great
2-2 slider…
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Full count
that was an awful good pitch.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SQUEEZE!
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
By the ump
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOW IS THAT NOT A STRIKE!
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
walks in a run
Demp was robbed.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Justin Upton walks, and a run is forced in.
Ariz 1
ChC 1 …6th
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how many fucking times are we going to walk in runs?!
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 10, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
easy, tiger.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Larceny
from Dana DeMuth
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by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
easy on the language please.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
relax dude
am here every day. Ill say fuck all i want.
by xene on May 10, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh... Al doesn't like it.
it’s his blog. Please respect his wishes.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CUBS BULLPEN
62 B. Howry RHP
47 S. Eyre LHP
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring on...
Stevie!
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for Howry
I hate to say it. Dempster’s lost it now. Eyre in the bullpen as well.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1 Batter too long
same predicament
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice play Theriot
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by Jayo525 on May 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reynolds grounds to SS, 6-3, run scores.
Theriot made a sliding stop, long throw from the hole.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reynolds grounds out to Riot
a run scores. 2 out, 2-1 ‘Backs.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Best Demp can hope for
is a no-decision… What a shame.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not worried about padding stats
I just want a Win
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by Jayo525 on May 10, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No , he can still get a win if the Cubs take the lead in the bottom of the 6th.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew that.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gracie says it was momentum.
It was a sucky call by DeMuth.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this reminds me of yesterdays game...
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on May 10, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say this but
How huge is D. Lee swining at the first pitch last inning with the bases loaded, and A-Ram and Johnson out at home?
Dempster pitched a helluva game today what a shame.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's absolutely true.
And I feel that the Snakes don’t win this game with just two runs.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
really huge. When will these guys learn? The guy HIT two batters already. I’ve heard coaches say “with the bases loaded, the pressure is on the pitcher, make him throw strikes!”
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grounder to Demp, inning over.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp gets out of it.
with only 2 runs scored.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gutty performance by Dempster.
He should have gotten the 2nd out, and lost it with the bad call by DeMuth. Then, the groundout to The Riot would have ended the inning with no runs scored.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If were gonna do anything, it as to be against Medders. Pena is lights out.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 10, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
New overflow thread
is up.
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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope we bat around this inning.
then we can pinch hit for Dempster without a double switch. Oh, and we could take the lead while we’re doing that.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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