Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Saturday 5/10, 2:40 CT
by Al Yellon on May 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT
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looks like I picked a bad time to join
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
looks like I picked a bad time to quit sniffing glue
poor inning here
grifdog, have you ever been to a turkish prison?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
have you ever seen a grown man naked?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Roger.
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 up reply actions
I JUST watched Airplane! last night.
Brilliant references, folks.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Now all we need is the autopilot!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
glad it was only two runs
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Wake up the sleeping dragon!
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Dempster has deserved a win in all of his games so far this season
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Why? Double Switch?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
out as in struck out.
As did Soto.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Ohhhhhhhhhhh
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
That pitch to GEO
IS BS compared to Demps Pitch!
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Snakes' pitcher sure looks like he's got a new lease on life.
Though Fukudome’s out was well hit.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
league starting to pitch him away more
weak flyouts to left.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Johnson and DeRosa
They are not hitting and are in slumps currently. Someone tell me please why Lou refuses to play Cedeno and Pie?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
DeRosa
struggled, but batted well yesterday.
Pie should be playing.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Well he still is in a slump right now
AT LEAST Pie should be playing..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
We discussed Pie earlier.
I wish we were discussing his on the field performance.
Oh oh, pucker alert. Scott Eyre out there and misses the first two pitches.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed Johnson is garbage.. Im sick of how Lou is managing.
He seems to be in love with his 2 scrappy guys.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
I wish you would stop.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Reed isn't really "scrappy", IMO
and the other “scrappy” hitter is playing really well right now
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Joe Garagiola.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
NEW PITCHER
IN: 47 Scott Eyre LHP
OUT: 46 Ryan Dempster RHP
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
No wall outlets where you are watching?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Scherzer is out
I think because he was lucky to get this far having allowed only one run.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
Chad Qualls in the Snakes' pen.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
not really. QUalls, Cruz, and Lyon have blown a few saves apiece
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Have you seen Tony Pena? He's there version of Marmol.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
No Lyon is.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 10, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
He's scrappy
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Gracie just said it.
That Dempster was “one call from throwing up a zero” in the last inning.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
quite.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Auggie Ojeda
makes me puke. I remember cheering him like the runt puppy at the pound.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Listening to Grace call this game is going to make me puke
by CubsBall2202 on May 10, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Just some of the stuff he adds in is just completely useless and irrelevant
Fox must hand out broadcasting jobs like t shirts now a days
by CubsBall2202 on May 10, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
all you know is
he’s on first.
Sheesh.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
who is up in the pen?
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Howry.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
God, Randy Johnson's face...
looks like 40 miles of bad road!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions
Sori
makes the catch to end it. Pat makes is sound a lot closer than it is.
Fox is stupid and cuts away from the stretch.
2008: The year we put it all together.
nevermind good job stevie
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
wasn't the greatest outing
but no harm done
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
My ears are hurting
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Long term, this team could use Scott Eyre to come back and pitch well.
Wasn’t a sparkling outing by
Scott but it’s got to feel good to have an ERA of 0.00.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
Qualls.
It’s so sad to see athletes like Emmit Smith in stupid commercials for hair gel.
Gracie doing the 7th inning stretch. And I repeat, who is he rooting for today?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Re: lineup needs to be blown up
This would, remarkably, be the 8th time in the last 9 games the Cubs have scored 3 runs or less. That is abysmal. We’ve got some solid moving parts up and down the lineup but it ain’t working.
we won yesterday scoring three runs or less.
two stats matter. Wins and Losses.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I continue to say
Alfonso’s presence at the top of the order puts a chill on the whole lineup
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Base hit Dero
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Rocket Single
DeRo!
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
finally DeRosa with two good games
prove me wrong!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Scrappy v. 2.0 is up
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
MLB.com
I am listening to mlb.com and reddevil said single and mlb was still in a break come on mlb hurry up
pinch hit for Pie here
come on…
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Is he an improved version?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
Scrappy 2.0 is
batting .125 in MAy in 24 ABS
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Kind of like Windows Vista you mean??
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
was he showing bunt?
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Sac Bunt
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
nice
i will take it
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Soriano
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
well I meant after Johnson
but nvm..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Dave Otto
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Biggest Crowd of the Season today says Pat
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Make him pitch to you, Daryle!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
Basehit tie game!
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Quals has interesting line
.92 ERA 0-3
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Raise that ERA
a lil
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Ward drops a base hit to LF, tie game! DeRosa scores, Ward to 1st.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
You da' man, Daryle.
Good piece of hitting.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
YES!
First hit as a PH this season!
cubs = love
the same reason
Marquis will pinch run for him.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
don't want to waste
Onedec or Fonty, I spect.
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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Put a fridg on your back
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
at this point
I think we deserve to sweep.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
OH MY GOD, SORI TOOK THE FIRST PITCH!
He’s still down 0-2
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
That first pitch wanted to be crushed.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
He sliced the hell out of that ball
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
0-2
Must be up there in leading the league in 0-2
by Dome is my home-ay on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
Notice the sliders in the dirt on 0-2?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
also
notice him not swinging at all of them. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
there have only been 6 AB's this year where
he has stated 0-2… I was shocked to see that
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
That can't be.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
usually what he does
Pitch one – swinging strike
Pitch 2 – called strike or ball
I see that pattern in nearly all his AB
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
swear to god looked up at the splits earlier on espn.com
i couldnt believe it
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Wild Pitch Down to 2nd Marquis
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Come on Sori.
He almost swung at that pitch in the dirt!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
Alfonso got luck
don’t think he laid off that pitch in the dirt
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
me type pretty one day
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
-1 NSV in fantasy for me today
kerry better make up for it
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
how many cubs do you haveon yoru team?
I have a big 0 on mine. Am in an auction draft and with a little more forsight could have had soto and wood for cheap.
by Dome is my home-ay on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori Breaks hit bat. Cork Everywhere.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
SORI IS THE MAN
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
double WE TAKE THE LEAD!
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
he's back!
BACK, I SAY!!!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
and if Wood gets a save
he will really be PMSing
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
you're quiet today
Sue!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Crushed
for a double… 3-2 CUBS
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
yes he is coming back
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
YES!!
Ha ha ha
and that’s why we NEED him in this line up
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
SORIANO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOO!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
Effin rights!
Marmol should get ready…
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
Now, let's get Sori in.
He did hit that ball well.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
Don't you just LOVE SORI!!!
n/t
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
now there is some hitting by soriano!!!
by Canseco's Roid Party on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
Gracie
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, I got fooled by Fox.
I usually never let that happen.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
That was yesterday.
It was three members of the Chicago Sky WNBA team.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
That was a replay
of yesterday
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
The Chicago Sky
don’t know who that is… woman’s team of some sort…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Chicago Sky basketball team
Better stick to their day job
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
im so tired of this trade talk he is vital in our lineup
by BelieveinBlue2314 on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
Sori
no serious trade talk. Just a bunch of nay-sayers.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
let's get greedy!
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
hahaha
who is that idiot who said we should straight up trade him for Dunn??
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Me. What about it?
kidding
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
there was a diary on the topic of trading Soriano for Dunn
and tons of people in there were for that..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Theriot base hit to CF! Soriano tries to score, SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!! CUBS 4, DBACKS 2!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
wow
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Alfonso!
beats a second throw to the plate!
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Theriot double Soriano scores!
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
When he rounded third
he looked like he was gonna be out by a mile
Oh yeah, should The Riot try to steal here?
Just kidding.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
This is why I love Alfonso Soriano
Difference maker
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
Wow. Does your calculator compute hate?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Cwyers
doesn’t hate Theriot. Just doesn’t think he’s a good player. Personally, I think Theriot’s been getting lucky.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree that he does get lucky.
And I know cwyers is prob the most knowledgeable guy on this blog but he did call him USELESS in the original game thread. I just don’t get it. He is what he is. I say accept it and move on.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
I believe that "USELESS" was in reference to his baserunning in particular.
Ignoring the fact that it’s Theriot for just a moment, giving away outs frustrates me to no end – it’s one thing to make an out ate the plate, another thing to make outs on the bases; you can choose not to run, and the INTENTIONAL risking of outs for so little reward bothers me.
But that’s completely irrelevant to this, at least in my mind – I was simply noting that technically no RBI was awarded due to the error. I don’t really CARE – I’ve many times referred to the distinction between earned and unearned runs as meaningless and arbitrary.
I'm a pedant, what can I say.
Theriot was only credited with one RBI. I don’t like measuring players with RBIs, particularly, but the scorer ended up awarding an error on the play, so there it is. I didn’t think that clarifying the decision of the official scorer was “hate.”
Well I apologize if I was a bit harsh.
We’re winning, that’s all I care about.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
And I probably went overboard in the early innings.
Being caught stealing is the most frustrating thing for me to watch as a baseball fan, and I let it bother me more than I should, probably.
Oh well you're passionate, what's wrong w/ that?
And you’re obviously very good at what you do. If I was a bit more statistically inclined I’d prob be the same way.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Chad Qualls gives up 3 R.
Mike Fetters (?!) to come in? He’s still in baseball?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Theriot pointed to you Cwyers!
All in good fun!
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Theriot is raking
Your hate is his fuel
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
I'm sure The Riot lives and dies on every word we say here.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano is oging to be vital to this team
he will get it done and carry us eventually. He is a great hitter
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Sori is frustrating.
But he is a hell of a player. You just have to wonder what he’d be like if he was as patient a hitter as Fukudome.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
both versions of Scrappy have helped this inning
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Sori's lucky
he had a great slide, he should have been on his horse from the get-go. GO CUBS! Let’s get a couple more runs!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
did look like
he slowed down. Good call by the 3b coach.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
What?
Isn’t his name Medders?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
If there is, it automatically becomes my favorite
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
YMCA Theory
I used to agree with you 100%.
However, any song that indicates that the opposing team is in trouble and therefore bringing in a relief pitcher is a great one to me!
Maybe we are coming out of our funk???
n/t
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
i sadi that yesterday after Lilly at bat....
i think that might have changed the year around
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
any day
is a good day to beat the Diamond-backs. Cause we’re almost certainly going to have to do it in October.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
that 3rd run makes me feel good,
but i hope we get more, as howry’s in the pen, not marmol. is that correct?
by philadelphiacub on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
Such an awesome slide!
But man he really looks like something is still bothering his legs
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Do not be lulled by Soriano's hitting
He is still A TERRIBLE leadoff hitter.
I am thrilled his bat has come alive and I do not hate him but is NOT
A leadoff hitter so great day but please Lou put him DOWN in the batting order
Way to...
...live in the moment. Jeez.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 10, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I just hope we aren't like the Brewers last season
playing excellent baseball at home, shitty on the road. That would be bad for the last week of the season…
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
we cant win tomorrow
never have beaten randy never will
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
what's up with that
why would you want to jinx it
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
tomorrow's the day Carlos shows him who the new smokin' pitcher is.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I would normally agree 100%
but this year Randy, while throwing well, isn’t the Randy of old. Hopefully, the “old” Randy won’t show up tomorrow!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
the numbers oif us vs. him are pathetic
he scares me… He could beat us at 70
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
pete's sake.
be positive.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
i am trying to super reverse jinx it
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Remind me not to talk to you when things are going poorly.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
well I do hope that old Randy shows up
just don’t use quotations..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Not to get too far ahead of ourselves.....
but Marmol and then Woody in the 8th and 9th respectively?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
Yes, please
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
I'd rather score 6 more runs
and let Wuertz & Howry finish
by Doggie Stalker on May 10, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
denitely.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Ojeda throws out Lee, nice diving stop on a grounder. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Replay showed the Sori play at the plate.
His leg didn’t look too good.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Kind of, I saw flashes of it
and was upset when we let him go. Glad I get to see him anyway here in AZ.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Aram singles sharply
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
that a way
Rammy!!!!!!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
5 - 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
Aram makes it easy.
No play at the plate that time!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
I'm tired...
...of plays at the plate today. LOL.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 10, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
YEs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gotta love blue cross blue shield insurance runs!!!!!!!!
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Fukudome drives one to deep left-center, GONE!!!!!
HOME RUN! CUBS 7 DBACKS 2!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I believe they call this...
winning baseball.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
FUKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
n/t
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
FUKUDOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
FUKUDOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
Fuku!!!!!
DOME!!!!!!
Crushed!!!!
I love innings like this…lol
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
might not need Marmol or Wood today..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
When we suck, we SUCK. When we are hitting, OMG!
n/t
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Now it might be safe
to use Howry…
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
Do you suppose the first base dugout...
feels lower than a snake’s belly?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
its about time for Dome
was getting a lil worried….
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Did he put a nice swing on that pitch or what???
n/t
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Where ARE all of those GD boo birds from 1 inning ago?
You’re like vultures
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
yeah, ain't that interesting
it’s like a sighting of a rare bird… there, then gone…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
So mad I'm getting the Brewers game on FOX...
It's gotta be the shoes, folks, it's gotta be the shoes...
That stinks both ways.
You get the Brewers AND Fox.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm getting Yankees-Tigers
There’s nothing like paying for a merchandise, like MLB.tv, and not being able to use it.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Soto pops out to end it, but the Cubs score 6. To the 8th!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Thought the DBack 'pen was supposed to be good!
by californiachicagoan on May 10, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
Home cookin', my man!
n/t
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
"Lights out" I believe
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
we're just better.
now, we just need to figure out how to win on the road more.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
the cubs batted around in that inning!
cubs = love
I hope the Brewers take the series 3-1.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I knew I shouldn't have given my sis my tickets.
Awesome game.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
it hurts me to say this but go brewers
by BelieveinBlue2314 on May 10, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
Too early to pick a side there
IMO – still could be Milwuakee we battle in Sept.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
No!!!
We should be rooting against the Brewers even if they are playing the first place Cardinals!!! Its May!!
They haven't won yet
but if they hold on, it sure will be nice to clinch a series win
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
no Love for JJ, mentioned Hawk and Sosa but no JJ? what gives!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
how can we start onedec if theriot is so hot i think we should try him in center
by BelieveinBlue2314 on May 10, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions
maybe
it’s a good problem to have, no?
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox says Cubs now lead the majors in runs scored.
Teams that do that generally win championships.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions
19 run game
against Milwaukee makes that happen, doesn’t it
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
onedec took training in center in Spring training didnt he?
by BelieveinBlue2314 on May 10, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
three maybe four games
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
it's because
he’s turned it around.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
It's his name, backwards
For him “turning” his game from piss poor to efficient “around”
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
howry is doing better
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Good Morning fom Matsuyama, Japan
Nice Homerun Dome! I can’t wait watching it!
from Matsuyama, Japan, on travel.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Welcome dragonsfanatic
Fukudome really hit one!
Glad to have you here.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
You JUST missed
Dome’s home run!
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Can't watch the game at small hotel in anyway...
but will try to watch it online tonight!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
c-e-d-e-n-o = o-n-e-d-e-c
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
its his name spelled backwords i dont really get it ethier
by BelieveinBlue2314 on May 10, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions
It means he's turned himself around on the playing field.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry 1-2-3
K’s Upton to end the inning.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
i hope bobby picks it up like last year
by BelieveinBlue2314 on May 10, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions
it looks like he's on the right track!
cubs = love
Yuck, again with the Red Sox and Yankees on commercials.
Is there an emoticon for “vomiting out loud”?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
Prince just tied the game in the 9th with a dinger.
It's gotta be the shoes, folks, it's gotta be the shoes...
I hope they play 25 innings and destroy their bullpens.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you sure not the bottom of the 8th?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Oops, you're right. Half paying attention to it.
It's gotta be the shoes, folks, it's gotta be the shoes...
Fox just showed it. It's in the 8th.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, if we have Marmol AND Howry en fuego
at the same time, we are in for some fun baseball.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Did Issy give it up???
n/t
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Fielder with the bomb!
Im rooting for the Brewers? Huh. I guess I am actually concerned that the Redbirds may not be the mirage I think they are.
by californiachicagoan on May 10, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions
I don't understand why Johnson is starting
his batting is piss poor right now(.125 in May), and his defense isn’t as good as Pie.
Start the Felix.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Johnson v. Johnson
tomorrow, but I agree…straight platoon.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Not tomorrow
Not gonna swap in a lefty vs the Unit.
by californiachicagoan on May 10, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
because
apparently he can average two on bases a game by getting HBP.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I stand corrected
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Johnson does what he does best
get hit by pitch
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Reed Johnson HBP again.
Reminds me of that hilarious instructional video of how to get hit by pitches starring Carlos Zambrano. If you haven’t seen it on you tube, you really need to.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
I honestly cannot believe how much Johnson is getting hit this season.
I should compute his stats sans HBP and compare them. It’s most of his value as a player at this point, really.
hope he can prove us wrong
but that hot month in April made us set high expectations for him..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
The answer is affirmative.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, thanks.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 10, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
gets on for the 4th time today.
Has he NOT gotten a hit today?
2008: The year we put it all together.
Guess he'll stay in the leadoff spot, huh? LOL
n/t
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
great day for fonzie
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Soriano is getting a little warm.
Howry and Eyre looked good today Dempster looked great.
I like it!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
So who's filling in for Sinatro?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
why is marmol coming in?
we have a 5 run lead, i was hoping for fox or wuertz
by philadelphiacub on May 10, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
Not Fox.
Wuertz maybe.
But when’s the last time Marmol pitched
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean
before yesterday. :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Ya this is really unnecessary
Put in a bullpen scrub or something
by CubsBall2202 on May 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
he has had a little while off before yesterday
by BelieveinBlue2314 on May 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
but no off days for a while...may need him tomorrow.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He didn't pitch in the Reds series at all
And has pitched only once in the last week before today (that was yesterday).
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 10, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't get
is Marmol today. Gallagher!
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
This game is over with Marmol in.
My guess is Lou wants to keep him from getting rusty. Yesterday was his first time in in almost a week.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
he is just filthy
and unhittable.. Wonder if he could start
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
and yes i know he tried in 06
but maybe he just needed confidence
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Good lord
Marmol being in right now makes no sense
His arm is going to fall off
Aramis Ramirez- NL MVP
Kosuke Fukudome- NL ROY
Carlos Marmol- Rolaids Relief Man
Thank you!
We’ll need him in Sept and Oct…today is a waste of his golden arm.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Whose the producer of the HD feed?
They mentioned everyone else, but that guy should be FIRED!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
fwiw,
it was fine for me on Dish and broadcast…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou def confuses me sometimes. Just Roll w/ it I guess.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
agreed!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
MArmol will have to be an all star if he keeps this up.
He is the most dominating reliever in baseball
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Not on the last two batters!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
the guy, I mean. :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
6th walk this season
First for the month.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
i want him to give it one more shot starting
by BelieveinBlue2314 on May 10, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
I dunno
who would you put in where he’s been pitching, then
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Himself.
Marmol will relieve himself. He’s that good.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
We need him in the pen more than in the rotation.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't.
He’s absolutely perfect in the position he’s at right now.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Yeah
and we can make Z a reliever. Then we can make Fukudome the 1st base coach.
by californiachicagoan on May 10, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol can use the work
He’s pitched only once this week. Plus, if he’s going to give up some runs, I’d rather see it now than in a one-run game sometime.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 10, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
Sooo does this mean we can stop talking about Soriano for one day?
"We Are Not Fair Weather But Foul Weather Fans, Brothers In Arms In Streets and The Stands." -Eddie Vedder, Someday We'll Go All The Way
ask Blue Mike
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
got my itunes version :-)
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Well
that was a pretty good game
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
FIRST THE METS, NOW 2 FROM THE D-BACKS!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
Come on, show the crowd singing!
Fox is a bunch of a-h-—
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions
no, they'd rather show
cars crashing into each-other.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
worse
one of those things where the drivers only turn left for 800000 laps.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
And waste gas for everyone.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
yeah, that.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Man I hope they get the game in tomorrow....
I’m going to the game tomorrow, but I live in Central Illinois, the forescast doesn’t look good, any of you Chicago people have a more detailed weather forecast?
Chuck Norris is a Cubs fan...
weather
Windy…showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph at times. Chance of precipitation 100 percent
yeah....thats what I'm seeing too...I was hoping for some magical rain free forcast I guess lol
Chuck Norris is a Cubs fan...
I still can't stand Jeanie Zelasco.
I can’t put my finger on it, but I just don’t like her.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions
LOL
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Hall caught stealing ... ?
From 3rd?
by californiachicagoan on May 10, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox just showed it. Failed Squeeze.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a blown squeeze
Kendall didn’t offer at the pitch.
by Davidson College Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Can you blow two saves in an inning?
One for Izzy and one for Gagne?
by californiachicagoan on May 10, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Heavy Downpours crumy weather tomorrow
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
Thanks, Northsider.
I really appreciate getting to hear “Go Cubs Go” even if it is only on the tinny speakers on my laptop.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
you are very welcome.
it’s up to the Cubs how often you get to do so : )
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Love that we got two from the D'backs
just wish Fox would have let us see it in LA. I still hope Rupert chokes on his prunes tonight!
Let’s get the third game with Z tomorrow. Beat the Captain of the All Ugly Team (Randy Johnson) tomorrow!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Well...
Soriano is sure a piece of garbage isn’t he?
Psh.
GO SORIANO!
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
Yeah, if he goes out, that's trouble.
Think of how good we can be. We still haven’t had DLee, Aram, Sori and Fukudome all hitting at the same time. If that happens, we are AWESOME.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta love it.
Fox just showed Corey Patterson getting eaten alive by Johann Santana.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions
why is a Corey K news?
Fox really doesn’t get it. Why don’t they show Santana striking out a pitcher. Good grief.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I'm out of here.
Even if the game happens tomorrow, I’ve got to be elsewhere and can’t watch it. Root the Cubs to a sweep you guys.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions
Just ran the figures.Reed Johnson, 2008 (including today):
Reed Johnson, 2008 (including today):
Overall: .257/.349/.295, .644 OPS, 71 OPS+
HBP removed: .257/.304/.295, .599 OPS, 58 OPS+
I removed HBP from both his TOB and his PAs, as if those PAs never happened. Obviously that isn’t fair; Johnson has a talent for being HBP. I was just curious as to HOW much of his value was coming from HBP. It’s an awful lot.
I think at this point...
...you’re preaching to the choir, cwyers. I’m assuming you’re arguing against Reed and for Felix? Seems like there’s nothing left to do but let Lou decide.
However, as Al recently posted, there has been something special about Reed – maybe it’s just That Catch – but maybe not. I don’t want to see Felix held back any longer, though…
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
If I was going down that road I'd use platoon splits.
I was just honestly curious about how much of his value derived from HBP. It amazes he how often he’s getting hit this season. I can hardly believe it.
I know these LOOK like baseball stats, but in this case they’re simply trivia – for entertainment value only. Looking at Reed Johnson’s hitting without his HBP doesn’t have a lot of predictive value, it’s just interesting to me.
I do like his attitude...
...get on, anyway, anyhow. Refreshing.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Gagne has to be the worst closer in the league
funny, 4 years ago he won a Cy Young (or something like that) and now look at him. Post steroids, of course..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
I am on record in my office that
the Brewers will release “Gag-me” by July 4th. I said it the day they signed him (I had the conversation with a guy in my office who is a huge Red Sox fan, obviously he was happy to be rid of Gag-me). What a joke of a contract that was. We shall see…
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
and "Choke"gne (that's awful)
gives the Dead Birds the lead..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Gagne is absolutely horrible. How many roiders do they have there, 3 or 4?
Gagne, Cameron, and Mota is what I’ve got so far.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
and thats all the proven ones they have...
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
I think the Brewers are trying a new
method of hiding the ‘roids. The Brewers are feeding them to pigs, turning the pigs into bratwurst and feeding the bratwurst to the players. It doesn’t seem to be working yet… That had to be the only way they could justify that contract to Gag-me.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I was thinking of those sausages for the races...
I really want to see what’s in their locker….
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
and Turnbow would have counted...
but he’s gone..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
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