Open Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Sunday 5/11, 1:20 CT
by Al on May 11, 2008 10:15 AM CDT
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Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs, May 11, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
What is it about the Cubs and Mother's Day? Every year when the Cubs are scheduled at home on this day, the weather is horrendous. Here are some examples from the last few years alone:
- 2002: The game was delayed by rain over two hours and they might as well have not bothered. The Brewers beat up on Jon Lieber and three other pitchers 13-4.
- 2003: This is what we who were there not-so-affectionately call the "Typhoon Game", played in 48-degree weather with the wind blowing at about 40 MPH and a steady rain. They managed to play four innings with the Cardinals leading 11-9 when the umpiring crew -- headed by who else, Cub-hater Bruce Froemming, finally called it. Here's what I wrote about it at the time on my old blog. The Cardinals' Eli Marrero suffered a severe ankle injury which pretty much ruined the rest of his career.
- 2004: Well, at least it was warmer, 80 degrees at game time. This game had three rain delays and went 13 innings; the result was also better. The Cubs won, 7-5 over the Rockies.
Ugh. That's enough. I think whoever the new ownership of the Cubs winds up being, ought to petition the commissioner's office to never, ever, ever, EVER again schedule the Cubs at home on Mother's Day, especially because the weather's going to be crappy again today. In fact, I'd say there's a pretty good chance that today's game will be postponed. The Cubs and Diamondbacks have common off days on July 7 and July 17 -- look for a possible rescheduling on one of those dates, if there's a rainout today.
In fact, let me get on my BCB soapbox for a moment. At this writing -- 10:15 am CDT -- it is absolutely pouring rain in Chicago, 46 degrees and very windy. Yes, I realize there is a lot of money at stake for a postponed game, and yes, I also realize that the new field at Wrigley has a great drainage system. But it is supposed to rain steadily till at least 4:00 this afternoon, and after that it'll be cold and raw. Why not call the game NOW and play it on one of the open dates in July? Then there's no money lost and they can play in better conditions.
Meanwhile, Ryan Dempster has donated 50 tickets to military families disrupted by the war in Iraq for today's game:"We always do it for Father's Day," Dempster said on Friday, "but I think Mother's Day is just as important."
Dempster started the ticket program a few years ago, and usually hosts families on Father's Day. Because the Cubs will be on the road then, Dempster decided to switch to Mother's Day. The families invited include some whose moms are serving overseas.
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I'm going to write about this pitching matchup as if the game will be played, but of course I'm hoping it won't be.
Since this is probably the last game Randy Johnson will ever pitch in Wrigley Field (barring a postseason Cub/D'back rematch this year), rather than the traditional batter vs. pitcher numbers, I thought I'd talk about Johnson's first appearance in Wrigley Field, nearly 20 years ago on September 20, 1988, when he was a 25-year-old rookie for the Montreal Expos. (Yes, that's right, the Expos. Johnson was shipped to Seattle the next summer for Mark Langston, as the Expos, contenders, wanted a starting pitcher.) Anyway, Johnson, in what was only his second major league start, threw a complete game with 11 strikeouts. But that's not what was remarkable. In the 7th inning, he singled for his first major league hit. And the Cubs' 1B in that game was Manny Trillo. Trillo is generously listed as being 6-1 (he's probably closer to 5-11). Johnson is, as you know, 6-10. I wasn't at this game, but seeing the shot of Johnson on TV, standing at 1B next to Trillo, made Trillo look like a little kid, an indelible memory of Randy Johnson, soon headed to the Hall of Fame.
As for Z, he's been solid all year long, and unlike his last appearance against the D'backs last October, I'm guessing Lou would very much like Z to throw at least seven innings today. He is 1-2, 4.88 in four career regular season starts against Arizona.
Today's game, as Friday's was, on WGN and FSN Arizona. For other games see today's MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's overflow comment thread will post at 2:45 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Does anyone think the game will be played ??
by PieFan08 on May 11, 2008 10:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When are we likely to hear if it's PPD?
I debating whether to head towards the park or bank on a rain-out? hmm…
by bobby h on May 11, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just called the Cubs.
Answer: “The game’s still scheduled to start at 1:20”.
Yeah, right.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll see I guess...
..i’ll keep my fingers crossed for a July re-schedule.
by bobby h on May 11, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for what it's worth
it’s stopped raining in Melrose Park
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 11, 2008 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's exactly what happened in 2003.
It stopped raining long enough for them to uncover the field and start playing - at which time it started raining again. The entire 4 innings were played in horrid conditions, Eli Marrero got injured - why do this again?
Call it off now.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like
what Dempster and his wife are doing for our military families. Very nice Ryan and Jenny.
Hope they get the game in today.
by sue369 on May 11, 2008 10:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, Al...
...you REALLY don’t wanna go to this game!! I wanna see this game for many reasons:
-The Big Unit’s last hurrah @ Wrigley
-Zambrano in a good stretch right now
-Going for a big sweep against one of the best in MLB
-It’s finals week and I feel like procrastinating
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 10:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, sure, I'd like to see all of those things too...
... if it weren’t pouring rain.
(Not sure about watching you procrastinate, but you get the idea.)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skies are clear here in eastern Kansas...
...rough batch of tornadoes the last few days, but nothin rainy now. You guys probably got what we had a few days ago…
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just saw a pair of giraffes...
...float by my house on what I think was an ark…
For those of you not in Chicago, it’s really nasty out there today. Hard, sideways falling rain.
If they try to play in this, I don’t think it’s very fair to anybody…I’ll go if they play, but like Al, I’m really hoping they don’t!
by bergs55 on May 11, 2008 10:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Make it a night game
at 7 theres only a 30% chance of light rain!
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
by LPLancer23 on May 11, 2008 10:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is there any precedent for that? it would seem to make sense, unless the D-Backs have a plane to catch
by dogcatratcheese on May 11, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
D Backs have an off day on Monday
and are home to host the Rox on Tuesday. Good idea!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on May 11, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would probably go against
both the Cubs agreement with the city on number of night games and the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball contract.
Old Style is the nectar of life.
by Mordecai on May 11, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
During the summer, the Rangers are allowed to play Sunday night games...
Maybe MLB and ESPN would make an exception?
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on May 11, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, you can't do this at the last minute.
If they did delay the game that long, they could play, I guess, but I suppose MLB and ESPN would frown on that.
Not to mention all the people who would have to sit for hours waiting. Seriously, they should have called this one off at 8 am. That would have been better for everyone—fans, players and team employees who wouldn’t have had to show up for work in terrible conditions.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
it’s in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the owners and players that no games be played on Sunday night unless 1) it’s the ESPN Sunday Night Game of the Week or 2) a set of geographic and climate and meteorological conditions are met, which are so narrowly defined that it only applies to the Texas Rangers.
The players don’t want to play an outdoors afternoon game in the Dallas Metroplex in July, otherwise they dictate a Sunday afternoon game for travel and family reasons.
I don’t know how this applies to games delayed into the evening though. I think it would forbid it.
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by Josh77 on May 11, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would think so too...
.... especially one that’s on a national superstation, as today’s is.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just wanna see Big Z in pink shoes and batting gloves!
by John Q Freejazz on May 11, 2008 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am an optimist
Just checked out the radar and looked out the window (west of the City) and I think we are going to play. Two of my friends were faint of heart and canceled so I have two bleacher tickets for face + tickets.com (Please delete this if that note should have only gone in ticket exchange, Al)
WhistlerWilliams
by WhistlerWilliams on May 11, 2008 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
...
Can someone who lives near Wrigley give a status update on the weather? Is it worth driving down there right now or should I wait?
by luv4cubs2 on May 11, 2008 11:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There are people already in the ballpark...
gotta love the optimists. And 25% concessions!
by bison on May 11, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sigh
it is still pouring here at my house, 2 miles from wrigley
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it does clear up and they do play...
where are you going to park?
by bison on May 11, 2008 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wherever!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only two miles away? you could walk that...
by GoCubbies34 on May 11, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In this weather?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the radar, doesn't look good
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by BigJohnAZ on May 11, 2008 11:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
actually,
if I’m reading this right, it means there will “only” light rain by game time.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 11, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, BUT...
... the wind is blowing about 40 MPH. See my comment above about a comparison to 2003’s Mother’s Day weather. It’s almost exactly the same thing.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was at that 2003 game
it was like home run derby…an infield pop up would sail out of the park.
Can't quiet THE RIOT! (www.riotshirts.com)
by RIOTSHIRTS.com on May 11, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the wind is
indeed blowin.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 11, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sullivan writes in the Tribune that Maddux could be traded
heh heh, that would be Tim Sullivan writing in the San Diego Union-Tribune…
http://www3.signonsandiego.com/news/2008/may/10/maddux-may-have-opportunity-hop-oblivion-express/
Nothing of much substance, just the usual wonderings aloud about the prospects of a sure-fire Hall of Famer having to finish his career playing for the likes of this year’s Padres. Jake Peavy backs him up though, touting Maddux’s value, especially to a contender. I can’t argue with that, but it does surprise that Peavy is talking like this season’s already a lost. It very well may be, but it’s still only May, and you just shouldn’t be saying things like that to the press.
Anyway, don’t get too excited about the possibility of Round Three for Maddog here at Wrigley unless you hear it from his mouth. I gotta believe that nothing is going to happen on the trade front unless Greg initiates it. And that just doesn’t seem like his style.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 11, 2008 11:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if he could wind up being back here
I think if Mad Duck is traded you’d think he’d be more than willing to come back here. He did want to finish up his career here.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by cubstoseriesby100 on May 11, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He won't "initiate " it
But if he is frustrated enough ( and reading through the lines of last nights press conference he is)
assuming the Padres stay out of contention it would happen just like it did with the Cubs. He will say
he loves San Diego and wants to do what is best for the team ( which is actually true) while Scott Boras
works the phones with a preselected list of teams that he would go to. The Dodgers would almost clearly be first choice, Colletti still worships him and I suspect they would LOVE for him to work with them
when he retires especially as their AAA team is in Vegas. If for some reason that did not work I can
see him considering both the Braves and the Cubs. You are basically talking two months plus in cities
he is familar with and fond of and in which both teams are in the thick of the race. I think a return to
the Cubs would be least likely for the practical reason that the Cubs have the least need of him.( Dodgers & Braves have far more shaky starting pitching)
I am VERY relieved he got 350 last night even though I consider it a meaningless number
It sounds nice but is no different from 349 or 351 in terms of his record. I am rooting for 355
when he passes the evil ANTI- Maddux to move into 8th place all time. I really wish he would
play one more season at which point he would almost certainly become the winningest pitcher
of Modern ( post 1930) baseball.
by Doggie Stalker on May 11, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting.
I think you’re right re: the Cubs. At this point the only way he comes back to the Cubs is if they have a need due to injury, and I won’t go around rooting for that.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
While you're waiting for the Cubs to call it...
...tune into NBC and watch Orel Hersheiser play in some poker tournament. He just went all-in with an Ace-five off-suit and won. Now he’s the overall chip leader.
Can’t decide if this is lame or not. Clearly he’s had some success, at least in this tournament. He has three signed baseballs next to him – evidently each time he beats someone, he has them sign a ball. So he’s advanced at least three rounds.
Guess it would be kinda interesting to have an all ex-baseball player poker tournament, just to see the likes of George Brett against Rich Gossage, Kirk Gibson against Dennis Eckersley, Robin Ventura against Nolan Ryan… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 11, 2008 11:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think those match-ups...
...would be exciting to watch, no matter what the hell the guys are doing. Put em in a room and let’s watch.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd like to see
Dave Kingman versus Mark Fidrych
That would be fun to watch
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on May 11, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Farnsworth and Wilson?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is the policy on rainouts with tickets? Do you get an opportunity to go to the make up date or any date? How do you go about getting the new tickets?
by luv4cubs2 on May 11, 2008 11:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It all depends...
Sometimes, you can use today’s tickets for the makeup or can exchange them for another game.
Last year, there was a game against the Cards canceled and they made new tickets for that game…so the original tickets were worthless…they would announce whatever they decide…
by bergs55 on May 11, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They did something new with season tickets this year.
They gave us tickets marked Game A, Game B and Game C and told us that they’d be good for makeup dates as announced. I assume if today is postponed, season ticket holders will be told to use “Game A”.
For other tickets, you would have to buy a new ticket for the makeup game. Today’s ticket would be good for a refund, or toward purchasing another one, but you couldn’t use today’s ticket for a makeup game.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yikes .. it looks awful
and I’m sure the wind is going to be very nasty ..
But watching one of the most dominant pitchers in the game today take on an older and formerly dominant one would be sweet.
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on May 11, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not under these conditions.
Ask yourself if playing today would be worth getting Z injured.
That ought to tell you what the right thing to do is. Call it off.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just got back into town..
and I see what you mean. The wind is so strong it snapped the cab door back hard enough to almost break my leg.
What really annoys me though is that I bought box seats just this this morning from Cubs.com on a game they know they’re not playing; or at least have no business doing so.
by Damen Jackson on May 11, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Ron will be back...
...he’s been out for awhile now.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ron who?
Santo? I didn’t know he was out.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. He sounded like the Grim Reaper last week...
...and has been out the last few games.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatshisname has been filling in for him...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Otto
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 11, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Otto were playing for the Cubs today...
...and had a rather bad stretch of pitching woes (not that hard to imagine) and BCB readers were up in arms (no pun intended) against him, and it got to the point where we started posting “Otto!” whenever something bad happened on the field, and then suddenly, miraculously, he turned it around and started pitching like a superstar, winning/saving games left and right…
...would we start posting “OTTO!”? ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 11, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'd have to post "EVAD"
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1000 internets awarded to you, sir
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i believe his name is
“Not Pat Hughes”
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it's Dave
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by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh. ok.
n/t
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the lineups per ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=280511116
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This lineup sucks.
No Fukudome, and that really screws the rest of it up.
Dan
PS – Please trade Pie, the man deserves better. Clearly Lou isn’t going to play him.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lefties
generally have a little trouble with the unit. this season LHBs are hitting .067 while RHBs are hitting .292 against the unit – ‘08 splits here.
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now no Unit...can we re-insert Dome??
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah and probly will.
n/t
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Unit - Damn!
I wanted to see that RJohnson RJohnson matchup!
Good news though, Dome is back in. Pie is starting too. if they play.
Soriano sits – probably a good thing given his running woes yesterday combined with the ground conditions. That would have been a quad/hamstring pull just waiting to happen…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 11, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yet another reason to not play.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and why is the guy with the stronger arm @ 2B, and the weaker, at SS??
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because
Theriot is the starting SS, he has always played SS when both were in the line-up.
by cubsfan25 on May 11, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm. Guess I remember it being flipped. My bad.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they won't call the game until they have to
because they sell more tickets that way (e.g., Damen Jackson above).
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No, they can sell more BEER that way.
The game’s already pretty well sold out. The few available tickets that Damen Jackson mentioned are likely player/employee tickets that weren’t claimed.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
word.
n/t
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting lineup...
Onedec batting 6th. ahead of DeRo ant Theriot…..I like it..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 11, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Big Unit
I just looked on Cubs.com and it looks like they have scratched Johnson? Gonzalez is listed as the new starter. ESPN’s lineup doesn’t even show that.
by TheNotoriousJJ on May 11, 2008 12:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're right...RotoWorld...
Because of cold and rainy conditions, the Diamondbacks have opted to scratch Randy Johnson and start Edgar Gonzalez on Sunday.
Johnson will now pitch Tuesday, with Micah Owings and Dan Haren following in the series versus the Rockies. “With a guy that’s had the problems he has with his back,” manager Bob Melvin said, “to send him out there in those conditions, not only with what will certainly be a wet field, but also windy conditions play on the back, there are a lot of reasons not to pitch him today.” May. 11 – 1:23 pm et
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
smart move.
cubs should scratch zambrano too. They have no business playing this game.
by TJ3117 on May 11, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should just scratch the game, period.
What are they waiting for? It’s raining hard again.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zambrano...
...got new cleats and gloves for this game. No way CubbieBear38 doesn’t come out of the dugout for this one.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, please.
Play the game in horrendous conditions so Z can show off his pink shoes? That’d be just plain stupid.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there was some sarcasm in his statement.
If we were to scratch Z who would we throw?
by TheNotoriousJJ on May 11, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably Gallagher.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does he have any pink shoes and gloves to wear??
by Schizo on May 11, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cubbiebear38?
i don’t get the reference
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess he’s talking about Big Z?
by TheNotoriousJJ on May 11, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i gathered that
wondering if that’s his username in a chat somewhere (BCB??)
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, need to explain...
...after Zambrano was found to be spending too much time on the computer a few years back, my buddy and I coined Zambrano as “CubbieBear38” if he were to use AOL instant messenger. So, whenever we discuss Big Z, we refer to him as CubbieBear38.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like it.
n/t
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sarcasm
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need a sarcasm font
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, right..:)
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 11, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonzalez has not been good
20 ER in 25 IP…
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=429440
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does this change our lineup?
He is a righty, and we are righty heavy. I remember this Gonzalez guy. He beat us pretty bad last season.
by louslovechild on May 11, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we need to at least insert dome.
n/t
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much of a delay are you guys thinking there will be before we get started? I’m just a few miles from the park but would rather sit indoors than out in this horrible weather if we aren’t gonna play.
by TheNotoriousJJ on May 11, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just realized this.
But the cubs play three home weekend series vs the pirates. Is that really necessary? And the Brewers, Braves and Dodgers have none. The reason I bring this is up is because I had tickets to todays game but have decided not to make the drive out and just get tickets to another weekend game but with choices like the giants, nationals, and pirates two more times it doesn’t look like ill be able to find a quality series to attend (already got tixs to the Phillies in august).
by TJ3117 on May 11, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this does make some business sense
cubs-cardinals, cubs-brewers, etc. are going to sell a lot of tickets whenever they are. cubs-pirates will sell fewer tickets. putting shorter-selling games on the weekends, better-selling games during the week = more overall tickets sold.
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=280511116
its been updated
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 11, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Now shows Gallagher starting, Johnson in left, Pie in center, Fukudome in right.
by John Q Freejazz on May 11, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gallaghers starting?
on gameday it lists gallagher as the SP was Z scratched?
I hear Tony La Russa may bat the Pitcher spot cleanup
by jds2 on May 11, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this tells you...
... that this game is going to be postponed.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game will be postponed...
... when they start doing that, it’s a sure sign of postponement.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just announced it on 720 WGN
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on May 11, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cubs.com says
2:20 eastern time, which is still 1:20. In any case the game won’t start on time, if at all. It is still raining pretty hard.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ET & CT are different time zones.
Thanks, I noticed Cubs.com still said 2:20 ET and hadn’t changed. Wasn’t sure what they were talking about?
by TheNotoriousJJ on May 11, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably a good idea, I was looking forward to seeing my 3rd Z start this year. No Unit, No Z…a sweep will at least make this a good day.
by TheNotoriousJJ on May 11, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes Z was scratched, see the espn preview
by jhoov915 on May 11, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a bummer
I was really excited for this game.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We all were.
But it would be best to postpone it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
postpone it so the big unit matches up with big z on nice sunny july day.
by TJ3117 on May 11, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
about a 4% chance of that happening
(1/5 times 1/5).
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably less
good chance Johnson finds the DL at some point this summer
by MJMars on May 11, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not weather guy,
but the radar says this one is over.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that does look ugly.
n/t
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does...
... this radar. (you may have to reload the page to get it to animate)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about this radar?
This radar, however, doesn’t help much
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08
by Fuk-U-Meter on May 11, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure it does.
Looks sunny where he is.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson scratched as well
for “weather conditions”
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
by cubs2234 on May 11, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Funny
Something about baseball and “scratching johnson” just goes together.
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08
by Fuk-U-Meter on May 11, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So
can I still get the pink hat to give to my mom for mothers day? I was really banking hard on that mothers day present for her.
by TJ3117 on May 11, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Call the Cubs tomorrow.
Maybe they’ll send you one.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I have Z's pink cleats?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
weigh in
on the Howry Cow shirts here.
/self-promotion
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Self Promotion!?
How dare you.
fukudometer.net
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08
by Fuk-U-Meter on May 11, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
i was about to ask if you had gotten any more publicity but i realized we woulda already heard ALL ABOUT IT here!
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll let you know
when the Daily Herald runs a feature
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08
by Fuk-U-Meter on May 11, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well this sucks.
Hope they play SOME.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 11, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: what are the chances
Dempster curbs his walks?
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not very
he had really high walk rates when he started back in the day too. I will deal with it if the era keeps up though
by MJMars on May 11, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping they aren't
a hard-hearted harbinger
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems to me that Dempster has a relatively high ground ball rate...
which does cancel out walks a little bit. due to the double play
I hear Tony La Russa may bat the Pitcher spot cleanup
by jds2 on May 11, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But does that
reverse the added pitch-count stress of walking batters
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is already better than he used to be
Not much more room for improvement.
SEASON TEAM…...... BB/9 K/9 H9
1998 Florida Marlins 6.26 5.76 11.85
1999 Florida Marlins 5.69 7.71 8.94
2000 Florida Marlins 3.86 8.31 8.35
2001 Florida Marlins 4.77 7.28 9.28
2002 Cincinnati Reds 3.86 6.70 10.35
2002 Florida Marlins 4.11 6.51 9.42
2003 Cincinnati Reds 5.45 6.54 10.43
2004 Chicago Cubs 5.66 7.84 6.97
2005 Chicago Cubs 4.79 8.71 8.12
2006 Chicago Cubs 4.32 8.04 9.24
2007 Chicago Cubs 4.05 7.43 7.97
2008 Chicago Cubs 4.22 6.61 5.33
Career Totals ............4.64 7.41 9.03
by Qixotl on May 11, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so is game delayed til 2:20 or not?
still says 1:20 on cubs.com
by PirateDan on May 11, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Len hasn't mentioned it...
I don’t think.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the rain is moving out
it might start an hour from now. If we play at all.
by Unique on May 11, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
game will start under rain delay...no other details tho
Can't quiet THE RIOT! (www.riotshirts.com)
by RIOTSHIRTS.com on May 11, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i do enjoy watching the drainage system in action
it is pretty slick.
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Action Drainage System!
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 11, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Al - looks like Pink Hat "Gal"
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 11, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw that.
I don’t think your link works, though.
I have no idea who those people are. Guess I’ll be sitting elsewhere if they wind up playing.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 11, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, it looks like really really long URLs don't work so well with the URL feature in the comment box.
Oh well, there’s always tinyurl.com
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 11, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or you can do
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
720 just said Ron is feeling better but won’t be doing todays game.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 11, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Randy Johnson and Carlos Zambrano removed.......
If the game does get underway it will be Gallagher vs. Gonzalez.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=chc
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
by EJThunder on May 11, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a big fan of reading previous posts?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Missed it….. sorry.
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
by EJThunder on May 11, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
P.S. Check out Gallagher's picture...
haha, gave me a laugh…
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
by EJThunder on May 11, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cory Provus says he thinks the game will be played
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on May 11, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
radar
just checked, and this one will get underway in a little while.
"Sometimes an intelligent man is forced to be drunk in order to spend time with fools." -Hemmingway
by IndyDiehard on May 11, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it from just watching WGN
Gallagher vs Gonzalez
Kinda less confident in the sweep :(
But lets hope our bats will be here.
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 11, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I was looking forward to that matchup.
"Sometimes an intelligent man is forced to be drunk in order to spend time with fools." -Hemmingway
by IndyDiehard on May 11, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else kind of excited to see Gallagher start???
I know I am
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am too
I like Gallagher
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on May 11, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wanty to see him do waht he does in the minors....
win… and throw strikes. I am actually legitimately excited
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he pitches
well… then we should see him in the rotation. I’m very excited
by Unique on May 11, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm...
So the pitching matchup is this guy for the Cubs against this guy for the D Backs?
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08
by Fuk-U-Meter on May 11, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha, nice.
The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]
by EJThunder on May 11, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else see
Fielder sweeping water off the tarp right before the commercial?
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 11, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good someone saw him
:p
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 11, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok
lets sweep this thing
"Sometimes an intelligent man is forced to be drunk in order to spend time with fools." -Hemmingway
by IndyDiehard on May 11, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
game over!
/SARCASM
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat Hughes just announced a 2:15 pm CT start time on WGN radio
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 11, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on May 11, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but it's gettin in for sure?
Tim McCarver said, as they showed Ichiro watch Bernie's homer: "Ichiro, like Knoblauch who watched Boone's homerun, both short."
by MintSkoal on May 11, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing's for sure except death, taxes, and
...Theriot starting at short.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 11, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
and Onedec and Felix warming the bench…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 11, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and
Fu-ku-meter pimping his sign.
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
off topic
the Recommended Fanposts section should be changed to the Minor League Wrapup section. sup with that?
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe there should just be a minor league wrap section?
Did he just say funky butt-loving?
by Louie on May 11, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
K guys
cya after the game
Go Cubs!
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 11, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
So Zambrano is NOT hurt but just isn’t starting because it’s ‘raining’? That’s insane. Did I hear right?
---
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 11, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's far from insane. It's smart.
And the Dbacks pulled Johnson, too.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 11, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's correct.
Scary conditions for a $94 million dollar man.
Sure, I can see pulling Randy, with a loose back and all…but the Zambrano pull seems a bit silly, IMO, considering we ARE going for the sweep against one of MLB’s best teams. Maybe Lou doesn’t want to risk getting Zambrano all warmed up, having him thrown an inning or two, and then essentially wasting him due to a long rain delay?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This series is won...
... why risk hurting your teams #1 starter?
Good decision by Lou.
by DrCrawdad on May 11, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sean G., 7 IP, 4 K, 2 ER
One can hope.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 11, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2:15 scheduled first pitch.
It's gotta be the shoes, folks, it's gotta be the shoes...
by Schwa on May 11, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't see this mentioned up above, Pat and Ron are faster than Len and Bob I guess.
It's gotta be the shoes, folks, it's gotta be the shoes...
by Schwa on May 11, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's so far away
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on May 11, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
StL vs. Mil
Trying to decide who to root for…StL is atop the division but Mil i think is the bigger threat in the long run…And it’s hard rooting for StL…and Mil…how about a 20 inning game and prince getting so hungry he eats a racing sausage
I hear Tony La Russa may bat the Pitcher spot cleanup
by jds2 on May 11, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
too many t-shirt posts
i was about to ask how a sausage could be racist
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
racist no...
But I heard a rumor that the Italian sausage made some antisemtic remarks to the Chorizo after a night of heavy drinking
I hear Tony La Russa may bat the Pitcher spot cleanup
by jds2 on May 11, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
the polish is an islamophobe
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, wrigley used to have a LOT more foul territory
WGN showing footage from 1965 during the delay. pretty cool.
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
you are very right. The park has changed gradually, but you don’t realize how different it is now than then. Foul territory, the wall behind the plate is higher, and the turf looks TERRIBLE.
by 26.2cubsfan on May 11, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Replays of Maloney’s ‘65 no-hitter?
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did he complete the no-hitter?
they wouldnt show footage of the Cubs being no-hit would they?
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they certainly did show it.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 11, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 walks!
LOL
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I still say that Chad Qualls is related to Jimmy Qualls..
Anyone know who Jimmy Qualls was?
by coral on May 11, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Related to Jimmy McNulty?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 11, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"WTF did I do?"
—McNaulty
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy Qualls was the Cub that...
Broke up Tom Seaver’s no-no
by coral on May 11, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting, I like watching old games during rain delays
having been obviously not able to see Banks, Williams, and Santo play games due to my age, its really cool seeing them play..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
i question the patriotism of the individual that chose this footage. i am of a mind to write a strong-worded letter.
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess
there wasn’t the same taboo about saying “no-hitter” during the broadcast..
by 26.2cubsfan on May 11, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they were cubs broadcasters
defn want to jinx an opposing no-no
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well today might be a blessing in disguise
If Gallagher pitches really well today, and continues to do so in starts, then he could become a member of this rotation.
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
agree
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh,
if Gallagher pitches well AND Jason Marquis injures himself running as a pinch-runner for Ward. Gallagher isn’t making the rotation ahead of Lieber and Marshall.
by DGU on May 11, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well if he pitches really well
how can you yank him?
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by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yank him?
He’s not in the rotation. He’s getting the emergency start.
by DGU on May 11, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but if he pitches well enough
wouldn’t you give him anotehr start?
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by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off Subject
Last night, the Tennessee Smokies lost to the Huntsville Stars 15-1. Jeff Samardzjia started for the Smokies allowing 7 runs over 2 2/3 innings. His fastball hit 91 one time and the rest of the time it was hitting 87. He did not look good.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 11, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
saw that....
hopefully veal is good today
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who sang the stretch yesterday?
they need to be invited back often in light of yesterday’s bottom of the 7th.
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WNBA players
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
argh
did they say “let’s get some runs” ?
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wurd, they can come back any time.
n/t
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hill pitched well in his last outing, don't know the exact line
but something like 3 hits, 0 runs
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by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hill, 5.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 8 SO, 0 HR
Good improvement
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on May 11, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heard he got cut
(second-hand info)
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last I heard he was pitching for the Flyers this season
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on May 11, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF Did I Do?
LOL on “The Wire” references.
This board rocks.
---
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 11, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
boooo!!`
how come Romo is in Wrigely??
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by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Romo and Howry appear to be buddies
n/t
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
boooo!!`
how come Romo is in Wrigely??
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by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God... Tony Romo
This day went from full of potential to foreboding & portentous.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
footage of Cubs being no-hit
romo in wrigley . . . i’m about to sacrifice a chicken
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yawn
what’s the expected start time?
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by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good anthem
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice seeing all the pre-game festivities
usually not on TV and when i go to the game i’m usually still outside chugging my last normal-price beer at this time.
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who was that.
singing the anthem?
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 11, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lazy Larrys?
It was something like that. Dirty Dilmurs? Wretched Calvins?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on May 11, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how much would it suck to be part of the hometown team and have to get
reed johnsons autograph…
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun goes yard
3-1 Brewers
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*crickets* in here
what, is everyone checking out the Howry Cow shirts?
/shameless
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It stopped being chatty...
...after Al quit bitching about the weather. LOL.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 11, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
love that bon jovi song playing during player introductions..
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by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good start by Sean
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a nice hammer
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I want Ojeda
to wear the silver sombrero
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
oJEDA K’s on a great curve
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
97!!!!!!!!!!
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
odd
felix pie signed the ball for the mom in CF right handed. throws left, bats left, autographs right? strange.
by billywan on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
funny i noticed that also
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a lot of players are like that.
kinda screws you up if you’re trying to think ahead when you’re going for an autograph. You hold out the pen and ball/card the way you think they’d sign, then they have to switch it around…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 11, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
97 MPH
and a real snappy breaking pitch. good start
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good start so far
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by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher with the K
On pace to 27 Ks. Pretty good.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's the worst lead-off man v. RHP?
Augie Ojeada or Reed Johnson?
by DGU on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2 down :)
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 11, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jump!
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by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang!
There’s goes the perfect game.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No-hitter still in play.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on May 11, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude
n/t
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there goes the shut out
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by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is all my fault
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on May 11, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
rule #1 . . .
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
safe!?!?!
wtf
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ball beat him
but no tag. upon replay he did look safe.
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 11, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
strike zone seems pretty small
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by Chanman25 on May 11, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Horrible tag
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
by Reddevil on May 11, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs