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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Padres, Tuesday 5/13, 7:05 CT

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San Diego Padres
@ Chicago Cubs

Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:05 PM CDT
Wrigley Field

Shawn Estes vs Jason Marquis

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing from right to left field at 10-20 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 70.

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Four in a row and five of six. The Cubs, in a mini-slump for a couple of weeks, seem on a roll. They were worried about having to play so many home games early in the season, but with a 15-6 home record so far, they are taking good advantage.

Tonight, the first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive an Alfonso Soriano bobblehead. There is no truth to the rumor that it also does bunny hops.

Today's Starting Pitchers
Jason Marquis
J. Marquis
Cubs
vs. Shawn Estes
S. Estes
Padres
1-2 W-L 0-0
5.08 ERA 0.00
21 SO 2
15 BB 1
3 HR 0
vs. SD -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Jason Marquis 1-2 6 6 0 0 0 0 33.2 43 20 19 3 15 21 5.08 1.72


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Shawn Estes 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.2 2 2 0 0 1 2 0.00 1.80

Jason Marquis just has to pitch better, period, or I suspect Lou's patience with him will run out. A year ago at this time, he had just thrown a CG shutout against the Pirates and he was 5-1 with a 1.70 ERA. Suffice to say that this year, he's not doing that. He is, however, 3-2, 3.38 in six career starts vs. San Diego, and has a 1.69 ERA in his last three outings. The Padre who hits him best is Michael Barrett, who's on the DL. Other than that, the only Padre who will actually play tonight who hits Marquis well is Tadahito Iguchi, 5-for-7 with two doubles (and all of that was in two games last year, on May 19, when he was 3-for-4, and then right after his trade to the Phillies, on July 31, when he went 2-for-3 against Marquis. The Cubs won both games anyway).

Shawn Estes, wow. Before last week he hadn't pitched in the major leagues since April 2006, and he hasn't had a full season with an ERA under 5.00 since 2001. He last pitched against the Cubs on May 7, 2004, and the Cubs beat the living daylights out of him, scoring nine earned runs in 2.2 innings. Among current Cubs, Aramis Ramirez is 8-for-13 (2 HR) vs. Estes, and Henry Blanco (who probably won't start tonight, but I had to post this) is 0-for-7 ... but with five walks. Estes has had a pretty mediocre career, but as a lefthander, he has made enough money to buy a 6200-square-foot home in Paradise Valley, Arizona. You'd think that with a house like that, he'd smile more. (Looks pretty unhappy in that photo, doesn't he?)

I was corrected by the San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on SD's TV coverage, which is listed as "CH4"; I assumed that was a broadcast channel. I should know better, because there's no over-the-air channel 4 in SD. This is Cox Cable 4, who has an exclusive deal, so you can't even get this channel via satellite. If you want to watch the Padres in SD, you have to get Cox Cable. Anyway, there's more on today at the MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)

Baseball-reference.com game preview

Today's overflow comment thread will post at 8:30 pm CT.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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I'm calling it with the first post.

7-4 Cubbie win, Jason gives up three in 6 innings.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ESTES

LIGHT EM UP.

He does look pissed, probably because he is a Cub fan and found out they might sign Edmonds who couldnt even hit off of him.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 13, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What's the best gametracker in you guys opinion?

I still have yet to find one that is as quick as my phone and is worth sitting at the computer for, especially with the playoffs on tonight…

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gameday

at mlb.com is pretty solid. runs just around a minute behind

by MJMars on May 13, 2008 3:56 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's quick, but it's also SO jumbled together.

I like the actual interface on ESPN’s better but it’s sloooooooowwwwww

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 3:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the frustrating thing about that is

when you click on a box score and go back it goes about an inning back and starts over. gets on my damn nerves!

by MJMars on May 13, 2008 4:00 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have mixed feelings about Gameday's interface, but I'll say one thing...

...the video highlights feature they added this year is FREAKIN’ AWESOME. Basically, they post video clips of key plays within a few minutes of the play occuring. And most of the clips don’t make it to the recap posted on cubs.com (and other MLB sites) after the game is over. Best of all, it’s free. There’s a lot not to like about the way MLB handles its Interweb offerings, but they got it right in this case.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed

That is such a great new feature!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 4:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WOAH WOAH WOAH

Back this train up. I didn’t know about that feature! Looks like I’m trying MLB gameday today.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:20 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's like AOL circa 1997:

It literally says in the window “You’ve got videos!” You can’t miss it.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:24 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, definitely worth the price of admission (which is nothing).

Maybe we should stop talking about it, though. If MLB reads this, they’ll start charging us.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:32 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bud's already sent the memo.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't worry though...

most of you will probably be in the new “Gameday Blackout” areas.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:39 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I laughed

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 13, 2008 6:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MLB's, by far...

...since I don’t have cable (only bunny ears), and I live in bum-f Kansas (Rock Chalk), AND because my internet is city-wide wifi (read: slow), I rely on gametrackers and MLB audio for 99% of my Cubs’ news. Thus, I’ve tried them all out.

MLB is, as someone said, about 20-45 seconds behind live coverage, which I don’t think is bad.

ESPN is also a bit behind, but I don’t like the layout nearly as much.

I’ve tried CBS, but that was awhile ago.

I usually pair MLB GameDay with MLB Audio, and I’m set.

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 13, 2008 4:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree

I like MLB better. I like the layout better and how the information is given. I also like how you can fit all the information on a single screen with the MLB Gameday.

Daver got is right about the video clips though. That is a fantastic feature.

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 13, 2008 4:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Like em for different things

I like CBS because they have pitch counts, and often have a glog to describe the action.

I like ESPN for the pitch descriptions including break up/down and left/right along with mph and visual of location.

But the video feature on MLB, I havent tried. Definitely will though!

by californiachicagoan on May 13, 2008 5:30 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoops. ESPN sucks.

The pitch thing I attributed to ESPN was mlb. I guess I dont like ESPN for anything!

by californiachicagoan on May 13, 2008 7:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh Shawn....

what a garbage pitcher you are. Should be a slugfest tonight

by MJMars on May 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

THIRD!!

And the Cubs will win 8-6.

by Rev Gunia on May 13, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AMEN

:)

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 13, 2008 4:01 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh Shawn....

what a garbage pitcher you are. Should be a slugfest tonight

by MJMars on May 13, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL @ Rev

beat me to it…

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 4:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You can say that again:)

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 4:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wil be at the game

i am 1-1. the one loss being opening day. go cubbies.

by xene on May 13, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's here with a present for the Cubbies!

Batting practice anyone?

Ok ok I’ll stop before I jinx something. Watch him throw a no-no.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

200

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 13, 2008 4:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what,

is this a bidding war?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 13, 2008 4:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes

and we’re going to take the funds to send to Hendry to not sign Edmonds . . .

by Shanghai Badger on May 13, 2008 4:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Remember how we used to struggle against LHP last year?

2007 Cubs vs LHP .263/.325/.431 .756 OPS

2008 Cubs vs LHP .296/.393/.439 .831 OPS

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks like we learned

to take the walk against the soft tossing lefties.

by californiachicagoan on May 13, 2008 5:34 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's about friggin time!

Cubs 2008 (23-15)
Home (15-6) | Road (8-9) | 1-Run Games (4-3) | Extra Innings (4-2)
Updated on May 12, 2008

by SackMan on May 13, 2008 6:35 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My prediction - Cubs 11, San Diego 8

I think I was at 4 games last year where Marquis failed to hold a 4-run lead . . . I see this one being similar:

SD 004 021 100
CHI 041 211 20x

by Shanghai Badger on May 13, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't really care what Marquis does tonight...

...how bout some extended relief opportunities for those NOT named Wood or Marmol? Not saying Jason has to get lit up, but a good 3 or 4 innings to get Wuertz, Howry, or Eyre some work might be a good time? Thoughts?

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 13, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seeing as Jason averages

about 5.2 IP per start this season, I’d say you’re going to get your wish.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:15 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uh, well, Eyre and Howry pitched last night.

Marquis was signed to eat innings. I’d like to see him chow down.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, but...

...Marmol’s arm HAS to be sore already, right? And if it’s a non-save opportunity, why not stretch out these two again? At least Howry.

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 13, 2008 4:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea...

...to give Howry back-to-back outings. He gave up three hits last night but seems to be getting things together otherwise. At least he’s not walking guys.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:20 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pitching Healthy and Good Enough

The Cubs have three solid starters (Big Z, Dempster, and Lilly). Marmol and Wood appear to be solid enough in the bullpen. That’s good enough pitching to win the division, if they stay healthy. Yeah, finding or developing 4th and 5th starters would be appreciated. The bullpen depth could be better, but good guys at the back of the starting rotation and good middle relievers are hard to find. Stay healthy, pitchers!

by memphiscub on May 13, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Your avatar reminds me too much of the Dodgers

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You hit it on the head...

good enough to win the division. Good enough to win in the playoffs – we just dont know.

And i agree with dtpollitt :)

"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"

by HIGGY on May 13, 2008 4:19 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How many 4th and 5th starters are you going to use in the playoffs?

"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard

by TXCub on May 13, 2008 4:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoa nelly

Lets not put the cart before the horse here…..

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 4:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm not...

..I was just responding to the comment that our 4th and 5th starters might be good enough to get us into the playoff but somehow not good enough to win in the playoffs. My point is those guys play a much smaller role in the playoffs and I don’t see alot of teams around the league who wouldn’t like to have better pitching in the 4 and 5 holes.

"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard

by TXCub on May 13, 2008 4:36 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That Playoff Thing

The lack of bullpen depth, as it stands right now, really would concern me in a playoff series. The 5th starter and maybe the 4th starter would be used in the bullpen in postseason. The guys filling those roles, to this point, have not been effective. Let’s hope the Cubs get to the playoffs..

by memphiscub on May 13, 2008 4:28 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The guys filling what roles?

If you’re talking about the 4th and 5th starter, I agree but I would be very surprised if Rich Hill doesn’t make a solid comeback. But I think the bullpen has been pretty decent this year. They have a low WHIP and an average ERA (3.60). They don’t seem as good as last year but actually in terms of ERA and WHIP they are better than they finished last year.

"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard

by TXCub on May 13, 2008 4:42 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So is there anyone that is NOT available in the pen tonight?

I would guess that Marmol would be pretty off-limits, but anyone else?

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eckersley not available

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:25 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lee Smith probably out as well.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:26 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just read your signature and almost spit out my delicious Keystone Light all over my final exam paper

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Probably the first (and last) time this phrase:

my delicious Keystone Light

has ever been written. That said, I literally spat Old Style all over my living room floor when Morgan said it on air.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:30 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Finals week, 16 oz. 6 pack of The Key, $4.43. Not my usual forte.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:31 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Finals week, 16oz. 6 pack of Old Style. My usual forte.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The beer I "rent" and dispose of

has more taste than Key Lite. J/K

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on May 13, 2008 5:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How does one rent beer?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 5:30 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you don't really buy beer,

you only rent it….

"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello

by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on May 13, 2008 5:32 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Renting Beer:

Step 1: Exchange $ for Beer
Step 2: Drink Beer
Step 3: Wait 10 minutes
Step 4: Set captive beer free, back into the wild from whence it came.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is this like photosynthesis??

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 5:34 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Isn't that the real meaning of recycling?

n/t

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on May 13, 2008 5:35 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

-1 for Mitch Williams...

-1,000,000 for Rod Beck…

sorry…bad taste.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I KNEW IT

I KNEW SOMEONE WAS GONNA GO THERE

grumble grumble

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:28 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Robble Robble..

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:29 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wokka Wokka?

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 7:55 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd say Aardsma is a no...

"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard

by TXCub on May 13, 2008 4:28 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Roberta Nova?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:30 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is that anything like

a super novoa?

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:32 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Almost...

but more like a champagne super nova….in the sky.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And somewhere,

Liam Gallagher has just punched his brother in the face.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Watched The Departed again today...

...and specifically the scene where Jack beats Leo’s broken arm with a boot…

...Would Alfonseca mind if someone beat his 6th finger?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wasn't she an R&B singer from the 70s?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What about Juan Cruz?

He’s automatic.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:41 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mike Remlinger is the way to go

or Cliff Barton

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:42 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Felix Heredia needs work..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 5:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cliff Bartosh?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 13, 2008 11:20 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YES!

36TH POST!

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bwawawaw

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 13, 2008 4:24 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Marquis

Will quiet the critics for one game tonight. He’ll throw 7 and give up 5R, but Lou will let him pitch through his troubles to save the bullpen for when we might need them to beat a team.

I’m predicting a Soto homerun as well.

Or maybe Marquis will suck worse than Estes. Who knows?

by walsh2317 on May 13, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

7IP with 5 R, earned or not,

is not going to silence any critics!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MUHAHHAHAHHAA

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It'll silence Paul Sullivan

......I hope Marshall or Hill come back soon:)

by walsh2317 on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I gotta remember

to click that stupid reply button.

by walsh2317 on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Someone has to say it...

Thank you, again, Shawn Estes, for that amazing start on September 24, 2003 against Cincinatti. I remember thinking Dusty was bats#*$ crazy starting you, and then you went out, pitched a complete game four-hitter, the Cubs won 8-0, and never fell out of first (although they did fall into a tie) again.

Arguably one of the most unlikely CG, pennant race pitching performances of all time.

But I still love Estes for having the “testes” to pull it off…

by Chadnudj on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Was it deserved?

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:35 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I said

” good luck hitting carlos…

i think we’ll have fun hitting wolf.”

To them before the game yesterday. They got angry because they knew it was gonna happen and it did. Carlos pitched well and wolf pitched poorly

by columbusOHcubsfan on May 13, 2008 6:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dude...you thought that girls comment was in anger? LOL...

all she said was…

“lol get out”

That makes them all “dumbasses”? Maybe I missed something?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Someone from the blog emaild you a warning?

Explain please.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no

when i went on the site something popped up that said if you wish to continue browsing this site you have to acknowledge that you have been issue a warning. or something to that effect.

by columbusOHcubsfan on May 13, 2008 6:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Neato...why hasn't Al ever done that to me?

I must be slipping.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:15 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it won't matter

estes is gonna get rocked tonight and they won’t have much to say to me anyway

by columbusOHcubsfan on May 13, 2008 6:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What happened?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:36 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Judging from your nomenclature for Padres Fans..

this isn’t coming as a complete shock…you realize that don’t you?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:38 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I went and read

their gameday thread for yesterday.

1) 185 posts. Lame.
2) “Chicago cubs fan = large belly”. Lame.
3) Lame.

So, really, don’t worry about it.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 13, 2008 4:46 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is there any truth to the rumor

that the Soriano bobblehead just spins around aimlessly created large bursts of air
but touching nothing ?

by Doggie Stalker on May 13, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No..that is false...

it does however periodically, and without warning, start to “bobble” all on it’s own. This is caused by the fact that it will always try and guess when you will touch it to make it “bobble”.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:39 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I heard that around September

it will carry the rest of the team bobbleheads around for a month.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:41 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You're on fire today

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:47 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So I have to ask...

...does it have the “voodoo paint”?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:42 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no but

it’s just a guess-bobbler, so…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 13, 2008 4:47 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My prediction

First team to score 10 runs wins!

by salparadise23 on May 13, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This game could end up

resembling a 16-inch game at Gompers Park….

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:42 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you know

its better to score more runs then the other team

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thank you, John Madden

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you know

its better to score more runs then the other team

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks again.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The wind is blowing out, according to radio guys.

For the love of Rick Sutcliffe, Jason, keep the damn ball down. This could be a very short outing for Shawn Estes.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you know if the pitcher gives up more runs then the other team

he will take the loss..

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:47 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Your ideas intrigue me.

I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:48 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well if you purchase my newsletter

your probably going to have to give up money

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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:56 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This a revolutionary new way of doing business.

You will go far.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:58 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well it what I always say

If you gain money in a business, then you will be richer!

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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 5:00 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Compelling and rich.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:02 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wind, blowing out, Estes, model rockets...

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:48 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tonight,

Wrigley will be the perfect launching pad for some Estes Rockets!

Hey-OOOOOOOOO

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So... Jason might hit one himself...

Cubs 2008 (23-15)
Home (15-6) | Road (8-9) | 1-Run Games (4-3) | Extra Innings (4-2)
Updated on May 12, 2008

by SackMan on May 13, 2008 6:38 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wind blowing out, Estes throwing beachballs....

Soriano 0-4 with 2ks and two groundouts.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or 3 HRs and one 3k.

You guys pick.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A leadoff homer

In which he grandstands around the bases so annoying Estes that he manages to pitch a decent game
and Sori K’s in the next 4 at bats with runners in scoring postion and no one out.

( Ok I don’t hate him but please JUST MOVE HIM DOWN IN THE ORDER)

by Doggie Stalker on May 13, 2008 5:02 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eerie.

This wasn’t that far off.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 13, 2008 11:22 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What I like is how people try to pick the details of a baseball game

The multitude of variances preclude any logical basis, except the odds are that Estes might not get through the order a 3rd time without 6 or more runs scored and Marquis will probably allow 3 runs in 6 innings and Lou will grow impatient.

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on May 13, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Please put this:

The multitude of variances preclude any logical basis

In layman’s terms. I’m not really following your point here.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:02 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

An bunch of stuff is gonna happen..

and there’s no telling in what order or how.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Many thanks.

That phrase looked like Sokal wrote it….

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

UNLESS...

...A huge fuckin rabbit named Frank comes up to you and tells you EXACTLY what’s gonna happen.

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 13, 2008 5:15 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No...body...got...the...movie...reference...

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 5:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Donnie Darko...

Tell me what I’ve won..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 5:29 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nobody?

Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:31 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good god thank you

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 5:34 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah..

What are you, like some kind of super hero or something?

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 5:36 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I meant this is all gobbly GOOK

wasteful activity, like kids in line to tell Santa what they want for Christmas

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on May 13, 2008 6:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's all in fun there skippy.

It’s not like I put chips down on anything. ROFL

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 5:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Matchup of the century

ESTES vs. MARQUIS

Who wants their job more?!?

After this someone’s gonna be living in a van…...

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

has anyone heard

the rumor of Edmonds being picked up by the Cubs?

"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello

by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on May 13, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope you're kidding.

We’ve had two diaries, each with over 200 comments, on the subject. Let’s not start the debate in the game thread.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:04 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

of course I'm kidding

and I probably should not have mentioned it, but it became so ridiculous that I couldn’t pass it up.

"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello

by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on May 13, 2008 5:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I kind of figured.

If you think it’s ridiculous in here, you should hear the mouthbreathers on local sports radio. Ye gods.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well I think it's a good idea..

I mean…the guy has a WS ring!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

reed johnson

has quickly become a favorite of mine as well.

If his average was in the .300’s I’d let him marry my sister.

"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello

by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on May 13, 2008 5:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He does...

And it even has real diamonds and everything..:)

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 5:25 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cubs Lineup via ESPN 1000

Soriano
Theriot
Lee
A Ram
Fukudome
Soto
DeRo
Reed Johnson
Marquis

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 13, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Probably my favorite lineup.

Other than Z at the bottom of course.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 5:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nice to see that Lou didnt let the LH Estes

...scare him enough to sit Dome.

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 13, 2008 5:15 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's a joke, right?

Hehe jk

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 5:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes sir...

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 13, 2008 5:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But it did scare him enough...

to sit Pie….sigh.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah..but your Mother...

can drop down and sidearm that slider to the lefties and she’s not afraid to put one in your ear if you so much as look at her cross-eyed!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:22 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whatcho say about my mama?

Dems fightin words.

You know damn well she takes pride in her splitfinger.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 5:23 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ronny Cedeno must be in Car 54

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm in a prognosticating mood...

Soriano – 2-5 1HR 2RBI 2R
Theriot – 1-5 2B BB 2R
Lee – 3-3 HR BB 4RBI 2R
A Ram – 2-3 2B SF 1R
Fukudome 1-2 2BB 2R
Soto 1-4 HR 2RBI 1R
DeRo 2-3 BB
Reed Johnson 0-4
Marquis 6.2 IP 5 ER 6H 4BB 4K Winning Pitcher!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:15 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wind blowing out+Sean Estes=Dingers

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no way

reed got off the proverbial shnide the other day and will have a 2 homer game.

I hope he likes middle aged single mothers…..

"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello

by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on May 13, 2008 5:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

People who post lower OPS's that pitchers

usually don’t have 2 HR games. That said, I’d love it if it happened.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:19 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would love to get 6 2/3 from Marquis!

...but with the wind howling out, I am not as osstimistic (as Sammy would say)

Cubs still win of course

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 13, 2008 5:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Mets just called up Fernando Tatis.

Which surprised me, because I thought he was dead or something.

by cwyers on May 13, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you mean he isn't dead....

I thought he was hangin with twisted sister

Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!

by deployedcubfan on May 13, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thought he retired..

When they retired the Expos…

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 6:05 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You should be thankful then...

cause in that case, now your going to heaven!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Weak, SWL, weak.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 6:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ok...you take the next one then.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

estes

hasn’t had a start this year i believe so we should hammer him.

by columbusOHcubsfan on May 13, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Waiting for Hammer...

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 6:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks like it's going to be a long night.

I can’t get Gameday Audio to work for the early games—looks like their servers are down and/or overloaded. I just hope it works by 5:30 MT.

Otherwise, I’ll need some definite PBP help to keep from going crazy.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on May 13, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

PBP

Peanut Butter Peanuts?
Pabst Blue Pilsner?
Please Bunt (in) Play?
Poo-Boy Poops?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 6:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was even worse.

LOL

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 6:20 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry, SWL...

...I didn’t have a lot to go on.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 6:23 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So we're 0-2...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:28 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Studying for finals must be racking your brain!

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on May 13, 2008 6:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’ll need some definite PBP

Here’s an idea:
Take a little time out, head to a decent sports bar near you, and tip the barkeep to put the Cubs game on….maybe a little extra $$ to add some volume…

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 13, 2008 6:31 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

dammit

Len just jinxed ‘em….
He said mentioned the “when the wind’s blowing out, the Cubs are 4-0” stat…

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 13, 2008 6:34 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gail Fisher has

more hair colors in a months time than I have shoes.

by sue369 on May 13, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AND

she looks like a man! :-)

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 13, 2008 6:38 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The game should get in.

Though it might be a delay during it.

by Unique on May 13, 2008 6:42 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If the rain cell is as close as they say

they’ll more likely just wait for it to pass before even starting the game.

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 13, 2008 6:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hoping Ronny would get a start

In all seriousnous, He hasn’t had some AB’s in a while. Oh well, sure not going to offend a lot of people around here I am sure,

"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"

by Grockcubs on May 13, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Day off and live

Today I got a day off and this game is televised here on Sky PerfecTV in Japan.
I watched Estes pitching frequently at SF not recently. Did not know he’s ended up landing on SD.

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Since you are 16 hours ahead of us over there...

don’t let us know if the cubs won or lost yet…we wanna see for ourselves OK?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:01 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

you beat me to that joke!

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:02 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I did? You must be slow then...

I’m in San Diego on PST…like 2 hours behind you.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

try three

how’s the past? Want to know your future?

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:04 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kinda dull here in the past...

what am I having for dinner? Do I get heartburn again?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

just don't get chinese food tonight

or you’ll regret it..

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thank you...you may have saved a life...

or at least, a 1/3 of a roll of Quilted Northern.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LMAO

Be the best. No negativity, no weakness, no acquiescence to fear or disaster, no errors of ignorance, no evasion from reality. -- Jeff Buckley

by bluebythebook on May 13, 2008 7:02 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Being a crystal ball...

Cubs win!

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whew...I thought for a second you were letting the cat out of the bag...

but then I realized you were being a crystal ball…not a magic 8 ball….

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BTW

It’s 9AM Wednesday morning.

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

UGH...not really baseball time of the day, at least for me

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 7:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so um...

how’s the future?

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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You can see him?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Better, beetter

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 7:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I got Comcast feed

Let’s play ball!

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2 up 2 down

I couldn’t see if that was a necessary hop or he just did it because he’s alfonso.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 13, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just leaving the office now...

I’ll try and check back in a hour or so everyone….GO CUBS!!!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

remember, no chinese food

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't think I've ever seen a player spit

as much as Soriano does….

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by Bluelou on May 13, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how close....

was that taguchi hit to the wall?

"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"

by 1021piestrikesout on May 13, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thats a wild way to get the 3rd out

ouch!

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 13, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-2-3-4 inning

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another slight Cablecast correction

All cable systems in SD County carry Padres baseball. (on channel 4) Cox Cable is the rights holder. Cox is the dominating carrier. Time Warner has about 15% of the market, a few smaller systems are in rural areas. Cox doesn’t allow their feed to be used on EI. It did happen a few times last season, but rarely.

For what it’s worth.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on May 13, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gameday audio is goofed up

It’s replaying the pre-game coverage now.

Be the best. No negativity, no weakness, no acquiescence to fear or disaster, no errors of ignorance, no evasion from reality. -- Jeff Buckley

by bluebythebook on May 13, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's fine for me...

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 7:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this happens every once in awhile

just reload the window and it should be fine

by bluesweatergirl1 on May 13, 2008 7:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Iguchi

The reason why he came to US was funny….
He’s got a contract with Daiei Hawks says he can become free agent unconditionally if the owner of Hawks is changed.
Then the Hawks was purchased by Softbank and he’s outa there.
Pretty strange.

Nich catch!

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sori

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 13, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Watching the replay

Sori even spit right after he hit the ball!!

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YES!!!! 1-0

Cubs 2008 (23-15)
Home (15-6) | Road (8-9) | 1-Run Games (4-3) | Extra Innings (4-2)
Updated on May 12, 2008

by SackMan on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HE'S BACK!!!!!

WELCOME BACK SORIANO!! BACK IN FULL FORM!!!!

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by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bobble that!

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I called that...

seriously. But he’s heating up.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gotta continue to ride this hot, guess hacker

for all he’s worth! GO CUBS! How about a dinger each tonight!

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by BigJohnAZ on May 13, 2008 7:19 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Giggidy Giggidy

AlllllllllllllllRIGHT!

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My buddy's license plate reads: GIGGIDY

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 7:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gone

lead off homer

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

atta boy fonsy!!!

"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"

by 1021piestrikesout on May 13, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

His 45th lead off homer?

Who’s all time leader in MLB?

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by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i believe

it’s rickey henderson….

by billywan on May 13, 2008 7:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Think Henderson is second.

Have a baby with me, though, so it’s hard to look things up.

by cwyers on May 13, 2008 7:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

impossible

i’m a guy..

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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

got ya

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well...

...have him look it up then!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 7:20 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

from rickey henderson's wikipedia page

“He also holds the record for most home runs to lead off a game, with 81; Houston’s Craig Biggio has the second-most ever, with 53.”

i will now do a victory dance, as this may be the only time i ever prove cwyers wrong about anything numbers related.

by billywan on May 13, 2008 7:20 PM CDT