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San Diego Padres
@ Chicago Cubs

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 7:05 PM CDT
Wrigley Field

Jake Peavy vs Ted Lilly

Clear. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 60.

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Good news: No rain in the forecast!

Bad news: Chilly temperatures in the forecast.

We have been having a lot of discussions here recently about acquisitions, trades, etc. and how they are made, and what sorts of discussions go on in front offices. SBN's Twins blogger Jesse Lund has some answers for us in this interview he recently did with Twins assistant GM Rob Antony. Most of it has to do with Twins players, but you can also get some insight into the thought processes that go on in MLB front offices.

Today's Starting Pitchers
Ted Lilly
T. Lilly
Cubs
vs. Jake Peavy
J. Peavy
Padres
3-4 W-L 4-2
5.24 ERA 2.47
39 SO 52
16 BB 18
7 HR 5
vs. SD -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Ted Lilly 3-4 8 8 0 0 0 0 44.2 42 26 26 7 16 39 5.24 1.30


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Jake Peavy 4-2 8 8 1 0 0 0 54.2 41 15 15 5 18 52 2.47 1.08

Just looking at these pitchers' overall records, you'd think this was a mismatch. But under the category of "What have you done for me lately", let's look at their last four starts:

Peavy: 1-2, 4.01 ERA, 24.2 IP, 4 HR
Lilly: 3-1, 2.42 ERA, 26 IP, 3 HR

So, Lilly's hot, and Peavy's not. Peavy is 2-0, 2.10 in five career starts vs. the Cubs, and handles everyone on the current roster pretty well. Lilly is 3-0, 0.77 in his three career starts against the Padres (discounting this pounding the Padres gave him in relief on September 9, 1999, when he was a 23-year-old rookie for the Expos, his fifth major league appearance.

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Today's overflow comment thread will post at 8:40 pm CT.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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lets pound peavy

Go Cubbies Go!!!!!!

by cubsluver22 on May 14, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on May 14, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeppers

I will be blacked out….

"I’ll try to do anything to win a game." - My Man....BIG Z

by akbeck98 on May 14, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PEAVY

Light em up

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

by Hammer on May 14, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5th post

10 more till Edmond’s number!

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully its his number of homeruns

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

by Hammer on May 14, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You realize of course...

that this Edmonds move is just one more piece of the puzzle that Hendry needs to trade for Brian Roberts.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and to get ken griffey

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I've figured out a way

to get Griffey AND Bonds in the same outfield…and it wouldn’t cost us that much!”

That’s some Costanzian thinking if I’ve ever heard it.

Okay, "Wendy: hot and juicy redhead." Give this a try.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

i love any seinfeld reference

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lefty-righty; who cares?

Why is Lou making such a big deal of acquiring a Lefty OF? People put too much emphasis on left-right matchups. I say: WHO CARES?? Willie May was a righty and nobody platooned him with lefty. If a guy can hit ML pitching, just keep him in the lineup.

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on May 14, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lou thinks that the lack of lefty bats in the lineup

is allowing pitchers to get strikes called off the plate in the lefty’s batter’s box. Derrek Lee sees they are off the plate and stands there getting called out on “strikes.” Lou thinks that if you sandwich Lee and Rami between lefty bats, pitchers won’t work on that corner so often and Lee will hit better.

by DGU on May 14, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou's Overly Concerned

Okay, having a LH bat with pop between D-Lee and A-Ram would be nice. In the late innings, the opposing team might switch between RHP and LHP between AB’s and burn through its bullpen to counter D-Lee, LH hitter, and A-Ram. However, a batter’s hitting ability is far more important than whether he bats lefty or righty. Let’s hope that the 2008 version of Edmonds fills the LH power hitter bill. I have my doubts, though.

by memphiscub on May 14, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Edmonds will most likely take Dome's place in the lineup...

...like so:

Soriano
Dome
Lee
Ramirez
Edmonds
Soto
DeRosa
Theriot
Pitcher

With this lineup, I so badly want to flip Theriot and the pitcher around that I can almost taste it, but what are you going to do, right?

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If this is what is was going to take to get Dome batting higher...

it may just be worth it after all.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

lou has said all he needed was a lefty power bat. I supposed Edmunds has to be that

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

by gwood on May 14, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brenly said the same thing on the radio today.

"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 14, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So

Edmonds isn’t in the lineup tonight? :)

"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 14, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

al

is there anyway hendry gives you a interview like this?? i wanna know more of the behind the scenes stuff. maybe focus on a particular trade from start to finish. something like the nomar trade or something. that was an excellent interview from the ryan.

Go Cubbies Go!!!!!!

by cubsluver22 on May 14, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmm it will be interesting to hear the response to Edmond's name the first time its announced

I genuiely hated the guy when he was a Card and I know I am not alone. I’m sure there will be some mixed cheers//jeers

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LSA

Exactly. He’s a Cub now, and I’m rooting for him.

"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 14, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didnt think it would happen

But I hope he hits a homer tomorrow.

Hopefully he wont bitch about any close pitches.

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

by Hammer on May 14, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure he'll figure out quickly

That Lou is much less permissive of that stuff than La-ruse-a was….

"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 14, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

hopefully he can bring something good to our club

by columbusOHcubsfan on May 14, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stunned silence would work for me.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 14, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think this would be the best possible reaction

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like it but better than Griffey!

I’m not happy with signing Edmonds but he is cheaper than Griffey, I don’t imagine that they are paying him more than the minimum with San Diego paying the rest. Griffey gets to go to Seattle who will pay too much just to get him and too much to pay him. Will Edmonds help the team? I don’t think so, but Lou wants to give him a try and if he doesn’t produce Lou will let him go. One of the reasons Lou left Seattle was because they wouldn’t get a power hitter to boost the lineup for the final surge. After years of fighting management over this he finally got fed up and left. I think Hendry did the right thing. I don’t like it but sometimes you need to make compromises.

I think Pie needs to work on his swing and needs playing time. I would have liked the time to be at the ML level but Lou didn’t want to play him so it is better that he go down and play.

by bubbamike the one and only on May 14, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it wrong?

i kind of hope that while kerry wood is warming up in the 9th tomorrow night, he drills edmonds as he’s running out to CF between innings. just for old time’s sake.

by billywan on May 14, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Per Jim Hendry, via the Score:

Jim Edmonds is on his way to town to take a physical. If he passes, he will be in the lineup tomorrow night.

"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 14, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

most importantly,

its not a done deal. As many times as he’s broken down the last couple of years, passing is not guaranteed.

by N Oakley on May 14, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DYNAMITE DROP IN SUE :)

Honestly, he could very well hurt himself in the physical. But when was the last time anyone didnt pass a physical? Baseball wise?

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

by Hammer on May 14, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know

the answer to that one.

by sue369 on May 14, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn Sue!

I thought you had that one ;)

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

by gwood on May 14, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

we could kneecap him at the airport so he won’t pass.

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on May 14, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm tellin' ya...

...get Tonya Harding on the phone. This whole problem could be solved very quickly.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 14, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That whole....

“turn your head and cough” can be injury-inducing sometimes. Depends on the temperature of the doctor’s hands.

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 14, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

(takes deep breath)......NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let us hope that it is a comprehensive physical

If his body has given out as most of us suspect, the signing idea can be nixed. If he really is healthy, let him prove it before he gets someone pushed off the 40-man roster.

by Qixotl on May 14, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he will fail

that part where they pass the flashlight in front of your eyes because of all his concussions.

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

by gwood on May 14, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Concussions are scrappy.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

I forgot about out scrappiness scale. He’s not quite Riot or Fonty scrappy though

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

by gwood on May 14, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His CrGb rating

puts him well into scrappy territory, however.

"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 14, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think again...

He loves to dive…and he always has a 6:30 shadow…it’s an hour and a half better than DeRosa’s.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True,

but Derosa’s 5 o’clock shadow is coextensive with his hair. That’s pretty scrappy.

"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 14, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did play

with Eckstein, though. Is scrappiness contagious?

Okay, "Wendy: hot and juicy redhead." Give this a try.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its gotta

be from Eckstein, isn’t he King Scrappy?

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

by gwood on May 14, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy,

from the Latin “scrius prynum” is actually an entity invisible to the untrained eye. It’s an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, it penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together. And Eckstein is its harbinger.

Okay, "Wendy: hot and juicy redhead." Give this a try.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look kid,

I’ve seen a lot of strange stuff, but I’ve never seen anything to make me believe there’s one all-powerful force controlling everything. There’s no mystical energy field controls my destiny.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, can I get a ride in the Millenium Falcon?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 14, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, if money is all that you care about,

then that’s what you’ll receive.

Okay, "Wendy: hot and juicy redhead." Give this a try.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look after yourself, Han.

I guess it’s what you’re best at.

Okay, "Wendy: hot and juicy redhead." Give this a try.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look at the size of that thing!

heard when Adam Dunn walks out of the dugout

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on May 14, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Be the ball, Danny

n/t

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone know

if there is a possibility that if Edmonds fails to be successful in Center with the Cubs, they bring up Micah Hoffpauir to play center? I’ve heard he’s played a little in the outfield. Just throwing it out there. Any insight?

"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 14, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I would imagine

it would be like putting Soto in CF. But, I think you are joking….............

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

by Hammer on May 14, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

No I’m not (for the first time in a while). Again, not knowing much about the kid running it up the flagpole.

"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 14, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool

I think AL and Josh could give a better reason as to why.

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

by Hammer on May 14, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh God.

I just got a picture of that lumbering ox flopping around CF. Lord, no. Hoffpauir can’t play CF. He’s been playing a little RF. If Edmonds can’t cut it, he goes back on the scrap heap and Pie comes back up.

"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 14, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok

So we petition the league to have the DH in the National League and stick Hoffpauir in there… who’s with me? Kidding, I hate the DH!

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

LOL!

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

Hoffpauir would not be my first, second, third, or perhaps even my tenth choice for a DH on the 40-man roster.

He hits pretty well… for a second baseman. As a first baseman? Not so well. As a DH? Oh boy.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll play your game you rogue

Who would you put as DH?

"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 14, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For me:

DWard or Jake Fox

I don’t know the minors well enough to go deeper and I value DLee’s and Ramirez’ defense too much to take their gloves away.

"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 14, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Presuming that our eight and a half starters...

...will keep their positions, and in no particular order:

Daryle Ward
Matt Murton
Jake Fox
Mike Fontenot
Ronny Cedeno
Carlos Zambrano

If I get to look beyond the 40-man roster a bit, Josh Kroeger is another. Maybe Matt Craig from AA deserves a look as well. But Ward would be my first choice and it wouldn’t be close.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zambrano

Would kiss you just for considering him.

"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 14, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murton

that high huh? I guess I’m coming from a different direction on this, as I presume the DH to be a power/slugging hitter. I like the idea of Ward or even dare I say it Edmonds.

"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 14, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did say in no particular order...

...although the more obvious ones did seem to drift to the top. But let me ask you this – what makes you think that Hoffpaiur would hit for a higher slugging than Murton?

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see that now

selective eyes.

I would go out on a limb (seeing as though we are talking DH in the NL already) and say that Hoffpauir’s homeruns would tip the scales slugging percentage-wise in his favor over Murton’s base hits. I’m not going to pretend like I know a ton about SLG %, but it seems to make sense to me.

"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 14, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For that matter, Ward's power numbers aren't what defines him either.

He’s been an above-average power hitter over his career, but only slightly. Ward’s main skills are his ability to get on base and his ability to hit well coming off the bench. As an everyday position player he’s nothing special, which is why we have him as a bench player. (That said, the ability to hit well coming off the bench is exactly what you’re looking for in a DH.)

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano would be my DH

Considering he’s a butcher in LF.

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 14, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone hear?

we might sign Jim Edmonds?

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shut up about him already...

the more we talk about him..the more the idea of him being a Cub is sounding OK. Pretty soon Al is gonna have to buy an Edmonds jersey and add that to his rotation if we win the first time he wears it.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he can add it to his Marquis and Neifi collection!

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Currently at Iowa

Murton Slugging: 0.408
Hoffpauir Slugging: 0.667 (though strangely with 27 ABs only according to iowacubs.com)

In 2007 at Iowa:
Murton Slugging: 0.570
Hoffpauir Slugging: 0.552

by Qixotl on May 14, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hoffpauir was hurt early in the season..

that’s the reason for the low # of ABs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoffpauir was injured to start the season.

What you have to realize is that Hoffpauir’s biggest skill is hitting for average, and that skill doesn’t translate to the majors as well as things like walk rate or ISO.

This year’s stats are all absurdly small samples for both of them, so let’s focus on 2007 for just a second.

Huff-P’s ISO was .233 last season; Murton’s was .239. Okay, so about the same. The difference is Murton’s 40-point difference in OBP from Hoffpauir. And showing plate discipline in the minors helps your power numbers in MLB, because you tend to get better pitches to hit.

Also, you have to remember that they’re different ages – you expect a significant jump in power numbers for a player entering his age 26 season; it shouldn’t change at all going into age 28. (By age 28, the only skill that continues to show improvement in the average player is walk rate.)

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your a numbers guy

Stock Broker? Real Estate?

Good stuff, always have some kind of numbers for guys. Thanks for the insight.

"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 14, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Television production assistant!

It’s about as glamorous as it sounds, so long as you don’t think it sounds very glamorous.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sounds so glamorous..

I bet you crap glitter!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you got

a picture for that?

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on May 14, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope not.

“Those kinds of sites” are banned on my work computer. ;)

Okay, "Wendy: hot and juicy redhead." Give this a try.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Link..if you dare.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do dare

100 points to the person who gets the book reference

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on May 14, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CyberCyclist?

A Cubs fan who rides a bike? any chance you want a Cubs painted frame? I rattled canned one cubbie blue and put a walking bear decal on the head tube. The frame is too big for me, though. It’s a early 80s Motobecane Nomade. Comes with everything except for the wheels and the rear cog. Read for singlespeed/fixed gear. I’ve got pictures!

I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.

by Mr Snrub on May 14, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, but thanks for the offer

I’ve got more bikes than I can use right now. One of them is a cubbie blue with red metal flake Schwinn Paramount from 1984. A bit heavy, but a really nice ride.

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on May 14, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah.

That sounds niiiice. I’m moving by Subaru back to the midwest and I’ve got to unload some of these extra frames!

I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.

by Mr Snrub on May 14, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what size

is your Motobecane frame?

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on May 14, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

60 cm c-c down tube, 57-58 cm top tube

i’m not sure exactly. i can measure again, if you’re interested. i dont have it in my tiny manhattan apt. it’s in my girlfriend’s parent’s basement on LI.

I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.

by Mr Snrub on May 14, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

duh!

i mean 60 seat tube!

I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.

by Mr Snrub on May 14, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Tasteless, odorless gold.

If that’s not just the ultimate f-you to poor people!”

100 more points for the standup reference.

Okay, "Wendy: hot and juicy redhead." Give this a try.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let me see...

would that be David Cross?

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on May 14, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brilliant!

Please see Mr Wilt Chamberlain for your hundred points.

Okay, "Wendy: hot and juicy redhead." Give this a try.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you

See these notable DH hitters. Most of them are big power hitters. I guess thats the way I’ve always envisioned the DH spot catering to.

"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 14, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep. I'd like to see Hoffpauir get a shot

at DH next month. He should be healthy and packs a lot of pop.

by Itchy on May 14, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IF.....

..he passes the physical

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 14, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

For what the cubs are paying him

I’m not sure it even matters if he doesn’t pass the physical

by cubsonWGN4ever on May 14, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right, exactly

So why would not passing the physical make a difference?

The only reason I can see him not passing the physical is the calf injury

by cubsonWGN4ever on May 14, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because he's old and injured?

That would be why passing the physical would be important.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone should give him a BCB card if he starts tomorrow

And then direct him to these last couple threads.

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he'll have no idea what people are thinking.

It’s not like he plays a position where he can hear the fans…oh, wait…

Okay, "Wendy: hot and juicy redhead." Give this a try.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you honestly think he cares?

Its probably no secret to Edmonds that he was loathed in this town when he was with the Cardinals. Most people would view that as a reason not to sign somewhere, but apparently it didn’t slow him down one second as he didn’t even look for a different option before signing wiht us.

By all accounts, he is coming here to stick it to his old team for trading him. While a certain part of me admires anyone who would do something to spite the red birds, the rest of me remembers what a first class jerk this guy can be and wants no part of him anywhere near a team that is humming along just fine without him.

I’m not wishing an injury on him, I’m just hoping the doc refuses to sign off on the contract.

by Orval Overall on May 14, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is also the remote chance..

that our position in first place and a roster with really good players had some role in it.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure.

The old timer Cubs fans in my office are fuming over this. They’ve been mumbling under their breath and cursing his name all morning.

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling..This is gonna be

worse than the time the raccoon got stuck in the copier.

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs lineup via ESPN 1000- not even one last hurrah for Pie

Soriano
Theriot
Lee
A Ram
Dome
Soto
DeRo
Reed Johnson
Lilly – still upset he is batting 9th

Also they reported Edmonds will be in Chicago at 6pm and will should be in the lineup tommarrow and his slow and aging bat will carry us to a World Series….not really, I just editorialized a bit there….

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

Love the “Lilly – stille upset he is batting 9th!” One of the funniest stories I have heard in a long time.

by Tangled Up In Blue on May 14, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Might as well send Ronny down, too.

Call up some short scrappy guy that Lou will actually play.

"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 14, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since this continues to be an issue...

Ted Lilly: .273/.333/.364
Reed Johnson: .254/.338/.322

Just in case anyone was wondering.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Outstanding.

"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 14, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You love that comparison.

I don’t know what to make of it. But it makes me chuckle.

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no idea if it "means" anything or not.

Obviously Ted Lilly is not that good of a hitter – okay, MAYBE he is but I have a hard time believing it. I think Reed Johnson IS probably that good of a hitter if he plays as much as he has against RHP at this point, but there’s a reasonable chance he’s better than this (maybe not good, but certainly better).

But you’re right – I think it’s hilarious, too, which is why I keep bringing it up.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I guess it'll be a race to the end

and one we’ll have to keep our eye on. At least for the laughs.

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't see many runs being scored today

the weather is cold and we’ve got two pitchers that are on top of their game right now.

by columbusOHcubsfan on May 14, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was colder on Monday and we scored 12

I agree though – fairly good pitching matchup

by cubsonWGN4ever on May 14, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then, we couldn't beat Estes with the wind blowing out?

This game is full of surprises.

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 14, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah you never know

but i think it will probably be different with peavy on the mound. i really would have liked to grab a victory last night. I can’t believe our offense didn’t score more runs

by columbusOHcubsfan on May 14, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

exactly

ever post yesterday afternoon was about how the Cubs were going to pound Estes, ‘tis a funny game

"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 14, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blacked out

Any backdoors to get the game via the internet? Thanks

by Itchy on May 14, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't tell you if this site will help or not

but I Stumbled Upon it earlier in today (haven’t actually tried to access any of the links):

http://www.freebaseballradio.com/ChicagocubsMay.html

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks. I get MLB Radio but was hoping to see it over the internet

since it’s on WCIU tonight and we don’t get that in Peoria.

by Itchy on May 14, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

660wbhr.com

works really well.

Okay, "Wendy: hot and juicy redhead." Give this a try.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A roster move note.

Ward’s back is bothering him, and he may go on the DL soon. Murton or Huff-P could get called up.

On the Edmonds front, Hendry says “Obviously we’re not going to ask him to go out there every single day.”

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Honestly...

...for Ward’s primary role (power bat off the bench), I think Hoffpauir could be better than Murton. Murton does well when he plays every day, but he doesn’t do a great job coming off the bench. While there’s no hard proof that Hoffpauir especially excels in that role, he handled himself very well in spring training.

by John Q Freejazz on May 14, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's a mistake to call either of them a power bat.

They’re not entirely punchless wonders like some people I could name coughReed Johnsoncough, but neither are they going to make anybody forget Dave Kingman.

And very few players do well coming off the bench – that’s the whole reason to carry a half-dimensional player like Ward on your bench. Hoffpaiur is simply Ward without the one talent that makes Ward particularly worth having on your team.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We've got a bunch of crap for options in AAA

except for E-pat… who can still be considered a prospect.

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 14, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Primary role

I dont think Ward’s primary role is power.

by californiachicagoan on May 14, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His Primary Roll...

is just above his waist.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just nearly pissed my pants

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 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Piniella said Ward’s back is bothering him and he can’t run

And here I thought… hey, when was the last time Ward could run?

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 14, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the deal with Peavy's eyes in that photo....creepy.

-


Spice must flow!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that sealed the deal!

i’m not starting him for my fantasy team because the cubs are going to knock him around! plus, again, the creepy eyes.

I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.

by Mr Snrub on May 14, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whats up numbnuts

NO MESSAGE

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

by Fukumania on May 14, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Live on NHK-BS

Today’s game will be televised live on NHK-BS live (and also tomorrow but recorded).
I can watch it live partially so I will visit here when Dome at bat.
His ave is declining a bit but hope he can regain some momentum…

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pie ?

I caught the tail end of an interview with Kaplan and KXNO in Des Moines…They were talking about Pie showing up late..always on his cell..going out all the time…not giving 100% and showing up his team….Did anyone catch this?

by cozmotaylor123 on May 14, 2008 6:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You sure they weren't talking about E-Pat?

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 14, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you sure you weren't listening to...

MDBNIU in Buffalo Grove??

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Des Moines?

He hasnt been in Des Moines all year, right?

by californiachicagoan on May 14, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That must be why he's been so late.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The radio

station is in Des Moines but it carries Kaplan’s show and the show was talking about Pie while in Chicago.

by sue369 on May 14, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did

But who is the radio guy quoting. Another player a coach himself, what?

by californiachicagoan on May 14, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in San Jose. Who is Dave Kaplan?

Is he the learning centers guy or the poker playing guy?

by californiachicagoan on May 14, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has a sports radio

show and he hosts Chicago Tribune Live on CSN.

by sue369 on May 14, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no…Pie,,,went on and on how he has blown his chance to be a starter for the Cubs..

by cozmotaylor123 on May 14, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

KXNO

is a sports station in Des Moines…David Kaplan comes on once a week…

by cozmotaylor123 on May 14, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

huh

maybe fonzie is rubbing off a bit too much…

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fonzie

I have never heard anyone call Fonzie a bad teammate. Sounds like more made up stories.

by californiachicagoan on May 14, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not a bad teammate

just i heard on here from some people that he parties a lot. although, i think that’s the norm for most ballplayers

i think pie seems like a good kid who is trying hard

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maye he should work for AVIS....

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

David Kaplan

is usually pretty reliable….again,,I didn’t hear the whole interview..

by cozmotaylor123 on May 14, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmm, well I searched for him and came up with this in 2007

WGN Radio’s Dave Kaplan reported that the Cubs could complete a contract with second baseman Kaz Matsui this week. It’d be a multiyear deal; not sure if the Cubs would have to go three years on it.

by californiachicagoan on May 14, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno

Why isn`t he playing? Stats: Ronny 18 rbi`s-57 ab: Fukodome 16 rbi`s-141 ab : Reed Johnson 16 rbi`s-118 ab: Soriano 15 rbi`s-103 ab : Theriot 10 rbi`s-145 ab. Not to mention Cedeno`s .333 avg. The numbers speak for themselves!

by muffman on May 14, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone else...

...think that Jake Peavy looks like Steve McQueen?

by GreatIn2008 on May 14, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go...

3-4-5 guys better show up tonight.

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dome and Peavy

Dome went 0-for-3 at WBC against Peavy, and he said before this season that he want a revenge.

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets go Cubbies

I’ve got 15 minutes before I’m off to the bar to watch the rest of the game!

"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 14, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Play Ball!

giddy up

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

k

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We got WGN CubsNet HD picture

Live on NHK-BS Digital. very beautiful picture, and 2-3 “Domecamera” is also working.

Iguchi is another countryman in the game

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good start

But it seems like we always strike out the first batter of the game.

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You're lucky.

I’m one state over from IL and am blocked out.

by sue369 on May 14, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Opps

meant to post this under Dragonsfanatic.

by sue369 on May 14, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K

Tadahito (dont call me So) Taguchi

"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 14, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Iguchi

not Taguchi

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you

yes I was in a hurry to get it up. My mistake

"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 14, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

twss

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 up 3Ks

great start

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

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

K

cubs = love

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

OT, the D Backs came home

and pounded the hapless Rockies last night. Randy Johnson pitched well.

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

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

+1

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

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

Great Start!

Your move Peavy….

"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 14, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

btw, in your sig it says

‘your doing a fantastic job’
it should be you’re :P

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cant do much better.

I like the way he has been pitching

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 14, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW!

i hope we jump on Peavy before he gets settled in. This could be a big pitchers duel. Soriano can change that with one swing. hehe

I'm kind of a big deal

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

No commerial in between the inning

as NHK is public broadcasting station.
Japanese commentary is on, and automatically back in English when the inning starts…

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What time you got dragons?

n/t

"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 14, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

9AM

and I got to go work after Dome’s 1st at bat

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NHK does a nice job

I was in Japan two years ago and watched some Mariners and Yankess games on NHK. Made me a little homesick. :)

by Not Bruce Froemming on May 14, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They did HD live

even before HD is available in US

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Why fastball? ;-)

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SORI

HR

"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 14, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

By Gawd!

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

God, I love him at the leadoff position!

har dee HAR dee har har!

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SORI

Sucks can we cut him?

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 14, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man....the riot is hurting lately isnt he?

"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"

by 1021piestrikesout on May 14, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe he needs a dayoff?

ONEDEC!!!!

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 14, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

.329 avg on the season....

i’ll ride it out a lil longer

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no...

over the last 10 games, he’s increased his BA from .316 to .331.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last seven days:

I still think his BA is bound to drop, but it certainly hasn’t yet.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Off to the bar

Get some runs!!

"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 14, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hoist one for me!

Go Cubs!

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and me

"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"

by 1021piestrikesout on May 14, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

two are ahead of him

he is the leader of active players though

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

he sure is exciting, isn’t he?

by Unique on May 14, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what's so special about baseball

you can have people that love him and hate him but when he hits those dingers, we all share the joy!

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He definitely makes the opposing pitcher

think twice before pitching one right down broadway in the early going. haha

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

aram

should be heating up soon, hes due for a hot streak

by bheidge on May 14, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori sure can get things started!

...Lilly knocks down the side and Sori leadoff HR…nice start!

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Would love this score to stand up

n/t

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would like to score at least 4 runs today

Considering our incredible record when score 4+

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 14, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But...

1-0 wins are always fun for the winning team.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More is always better, for sure

but a tight, 1-0 pitcher’s duel is fun, too. As long as the Cubs are on the winning end.

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lilly is on pace

for 27 K’s!

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 14, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think

that would be a record.

by Unique on May 14, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT -- the Cardinals broadcasters keep talking about Edmonds...

and how all the Cubs fans are pissed off about the pickup. The announcers also claim that STL fans are mad that the move might compromise Edmonds’ legacy. LMAO @ legacy

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he was pretty good there

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure was, you don't have to remind me of that...

but the fact that him coming to the Cubs alone would ruin his ‘legacy’ is the laughable part is all

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, at least he hasn't pick picked up for DUI, AFAIK

n/t

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That pitch was center cut

Boo Yah!

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

by BigJohnAZ on May 14, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't...

play chess against a guy named Kouzmanoff. Just sayin’...

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 14, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

like how lilly has been pitching lately...

Big shot in the arm for us

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does the Kathy and Judy show suck as bad as it sounds?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

6 up 6 down

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Again

Peavy is the pitcher Dome want to face the most in MLB.
He went 0-for-3 in WBC against Peavy.

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I see why

Nice double…. You sticking around to see if Dome is going to score?

by LT on May 14, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

a couple of more minutes

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT: Chipper is hitting .424!!!!

WOW!

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go, Jim Hendry

for NOT signing Andruw “Junk in the Trunk” Jones!

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 14, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

San Diego announcers call Fukudome

“pricey Japanese import”.... sour grapes?

by LT on May 14, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pricey double!

cashin’ in!

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 14, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

WTF does everyone hate us for.. WE havent won in a century

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i know!

you would think other fans would have empathy – it is nuts

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got some revenge

of WBC…. GJ Dome

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well done

8 pitch AB too. lol God he rocks

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

domo arigato

Mr. Fukudome!

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 14, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mata au hi made

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

geo ks on 3 straight

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no Pie in the lineup? Even though Peavy is a righty?

I honestly think Lou doesn’t like him

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pie...

Is probably half way to Iowa already.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

its rediculous that Lou doesn't even give him a chance

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sitting in the dugout...just saw him

...you think Lou would give him a swan song start….

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know, although Lou has a better phylosophy and is a better manager than Dusty

They both play their favorites.

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who doesn't?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRo grounds out

Doesn’t advance Fukudome

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BB

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

love how

we’re making Peavy throw a ton of pitches. Dusty eat your heart out!

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 14, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

alright lilly is hitting better than reed....

.273 :)

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Drop third strike...

bags juiced for the hot Fonz.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet!

Bumbling Padres!

by Itchy on May 14, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

this is miracle…. I was about to go out of door ;-)

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

way to go theodore…. COnfuse the catcher with your mighty power swing

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring back Barrett in SD!!!

(i know he’s hurt)

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gameday has it listed as inning over

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I know...

I was just about to say that. I have it right on my TV anyway.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was

Barrett-like!

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 14, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of Barrett...

anyone know what he was rolling around in before this picture?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Woah...

when did he get a full beard.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sori may get plunked next time

he hit that pitch well outside the plate…..

by LT on May 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was just thinking the same thing

He admired his homer and then was all over the plate on the last AB. If he comes up with the bases empty or in a blowout, the Padres are almost guaranteed to plunk him.

by paulucla on May 14, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SORI!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess that he is starting to warm up!

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 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Indicative of how Sori is rolling as of late!

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think all of the Soriano haters will now go into hibernation till April

make sure yall ahve enough food

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

scores on mistake

Great way to beat them badly
“Domecamera (HD)” is working very well, following Dome in Cub dugout

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!

Peavy who? what?

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this guy is

HOTT AS HELL – nobody expected this after that night in st. louis but since that game-tying HR he has killed it!!!!!

ps that was a curve

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just was about to comment on that....

nice

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fitty

pitches so far

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 14, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

50 in two innings holy crap

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BB

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

theriot walks....

who is this guy? what have you done with scrappy?

by xene on May 14, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bases loaded for Lee

let’s blow this wide open

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice to see a lil rally with 2 down

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This seems eerily reminiscent of yesterday’s game… Lilly beware the 4th inning!!!

by Schizo on May 14, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano leadoff homer...

Then two runs on an rbi single in the second.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee definately takes the most of it

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee flies out...

Did you see Zambrano’s moves though?

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OT a bit

found free listening online but its about 1 minute or more behind (crystal clear tho)

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where’d you find the free listening?

by Schizo on May 14, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

where?

are u listening for free?

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 14, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we're waiting

lol

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

right here

http://www.freebaseballradio.com/ChicagocubsMay.html

take your pick

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol why pick anything other than WGN?

by Schizo on May 14, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

funny actually

wgn didn’t work for me (i have a mac – maybe this is the prob?)

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I clicked on WGN...

And they’re talking about empty toilet paper in stalls, and clean bathrooms.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.. kinda disappointing.

by Schizo on May 14, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm in dsm

so i used krnt des moines

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a mac also… and it’s not giving me the cubs game.

by Schizo on May 14, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

try krnt

or the omaha one works too

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think BCB posters timed out the radio website.

by Schizo on May 14, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

works fine

but i’ve noticed you have to stay on the radio page (rather than switching to bcb or whatever) to get it to keep going properly – if you click back to the page it starts back up again but makes it tough to post here and listen

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is this announcer??

by Schizo on May 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fill in guy for while pat takes a nap or poops or something

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

God bye everyone

I got to go – will watch ths game recorded in HD

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 14, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What happened to Brian Giles's

power???

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

roids

duh

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Easy, Marty.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

All of the RBIs, Hs and Rs Sori is racking up lately are just “personal” stats – they aren’t helping the team at all.

/sarc

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 14, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll bet sarcasm

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the "/sarc"

was supposed to give it away

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 14, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i had no idea

/sarc

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 14, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAHA

Seriously, if one player gets gaudy stats, it doesn’t help the team.

AHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAH

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bring 'em up

SIT ‘EM DOWN

another K

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Make it 5 K

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

k

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there goes the perfect game

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 14, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no no gone

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

chipper

HoF or not? I think not yet, but if he puts up 2 or 3 more good years he should be. I bet he will too

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he's in

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he will be

hes awesome

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RIOT

nice catch!

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they got the power, they got the speed

to be the best in the national league!

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 14, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who Let

That disgusting peice of garbage behind home plate wearing that unsightly Logo for the White Sux?

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Guess Diving Hack!

Channeling the bluemike.

"Baseball is like church- many attend, few understand." ~ Leo Durocher

by The Lip on May 14, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haha "He gone!"

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MBDIU I have a question for you about Soriano and why you hate him

oh wait he isn’t on here when the Cubs are winning

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did you get

to read Wreckards posts to BlueMike today?

by sue369 on May 14, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, what were they about?

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did the

search thing on here and one of the searches brought up one of BM’s posts on Pie and he was singing his praises and one from earlier this spring where BM said Soriano would be MVP for this team. Funny stuff.

by sue369 on May 14, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol, troll AND hypocrit now

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are in

one of the threads but I’m not sure which ones. Good reading.

by sue369 on May 14, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have never seen peavy pitch like this against us...

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reed Johnson pulls ahead!

Johnson: .254/.347/.322, .669 OPS
Lilly: .250/.307/.333, .640 OPS

Lilly still has the lead in slugging, though.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Geovany Soto...

Base knock drives in Ramiriez.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto??!!!??

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice...

I love to see in play (runs)

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey mikey06 i have a question about getting into colledge

oh wait he’s not in here when the cubs are winning

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 14, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theododre will come through

i know it

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't wait to see the pitch count

after this inning is over. WOOHOO

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

First Haren now Peavy

Cubs are putting the NL on Notice

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NL is dead to me.

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 14, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

yea, bring on the inter-league already. This is getting boring. Wait….

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lilly has been a giant killer

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon, Lilly!

Here’s your chance to retake the lead!

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly swings like a girl :)

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i never said i didnt, just said he swings like a girl :) but hey, Girls can play baseball too...

I saw A league of there own :)

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He does swing like a girl.

I won’t deny that. It doesn’t mean you don’t respect him.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BREAKING NEWS: Aurora attacked by "Giant Glowing Egg"

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haha

i am glad i wasn’t the only one that thought that was funny

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If someone told me before today's game

Peavy would have 7 k’s through 3 innings and be down 4-0 i’d laugh at em. I love this game

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good that he is getting K's

so he can help out my fantasy team at least a little bit

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here we go...

The unlucky fourth inning.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 14, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Johnson extends his lead.

Johnson: .252/.338/.319, .657 OPS
Lilly: .230/.285/.307,.592 OPS

There’s still a chance for Lilly to turn it around tonight, though!

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this won't be needed soon

when the almighty edmonds comes to town

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lilly definately has an advantage now!

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll keep things somewhat fair...

...and restrict ourself to Edmonds’ performance as a Cub.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well .231 is much better than .000

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone see Manny''s catch today?

If not, here it is:

http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200805142699480

I know the guy is a knucklehead, but you gotta love him, he really is entertaining

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i just found out aram is his cousin

how come no one mentions this?

by xene on May 14, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?! I had no idea

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

really

are we all ready for A-Ram being A-Ram now?

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Least 4 runs in the 4th will only tie the game this time.

by Schizo on May 14, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

another K

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 14, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

k

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seems like Theodores FB

has found its missing velocity

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly has 17 K's in two games so far

that’s pretty good

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damn good would be 18

IMO

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lilly looks bueno

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

muy bueno

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's like the soriano of the pitching staff right now

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

can I help you? No thanks, just looking

8 K’s

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly is looking 2007esque

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

San Diego

which of course in German means…..

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a whale's vagina

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brick killed a guy!

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know if you were a man I'd punch you

Audrey are you listening!

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know I've been meaning to tell you

you might want to lay low for a while because your probably wanted for murder..

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excellent. No seemed to catch my

raccoon in the copier reference earlier…

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sex panther. its illegal in nine countries. it works 60 percent of the time everytime

Brian I have to be honest with you, it smells like pure gasoline

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stings the nostril

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in a good way

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

K

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 14, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SD lineup

is horrible – and lilly is getting in groove

only guy the pads can hit: marquis

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the pads should be replaced with everyone

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or not

so we can own them

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Riot base hit up the middle

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

boo Soriano pops out!!

what a waste

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol decent play by peavy

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno, i don't think this soriano kid's gonna make it.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Greene is one ugly man..... I mean im no Tom Cruise but DAMN!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

by Galvan316 on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly to Peavy:

I see your 7 k’s and I’ll raise you 1. like mickey D’s… I’M LOVIN IT

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This isn't just a Lilly/Johnson issue, though.

Prior to tonight’s game:

Cubs pitchers: .211/.375/.263, .638
Cubs center fielders: .253/.337/.307, .644

That’s a whole six point difference in OPS!

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how in the hell

are cubs pitchers getting on at a .375 clip?

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

that makes more sense

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe we should sign jim edmonds

to bolster our CF offense!

and prior to bolster our pitching offense!

all padres!

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And we're in first place:

Proving you don’t need offensive production from CF, a position where defense is king.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ignore me.

Cubs pitchers hitting .190/.200/.286 as a whole. Marquis needs to step it up to make these numbers more respectable.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're making my head spin!

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Peavy

doing his best Jim Edmonds impersonation with that unnecessary dive

by lance dickson on May 14, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

plenty more where that came from

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can see Edmonds in his first game doing an acrobatic dive into the ivy

done for the year..

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd be ok with the Cubs spending $260,000

and Edmonds getting hurt first game. Would take him out of the equation for life.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lee

is in a pretty massive funk

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i didnt expect him to do much tonight

he seems to struggle with those sliders down and away

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sure would like to see a hit and run

to get Lee goin. Not with 2 strikes obviously, but earlier in the count

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i miss MDBNIU's musk

sorry i missed the anchorman string 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 14, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

why don't we not wear a bra next time

Lanolen…..like sheeps wool?

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

these pants are broken

i’m gonna have to take these back to the pants store

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 14, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't act like your not impressed

oh this is awkward..

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're a dirty pirate hooker

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

great oden's raven! Its actually a "smelly" pirate hooker

but i’ll let it pass..

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ribs

i had ribs for lunch

(apparently lilly and soriano did as well)

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what did the bad man do ron?

the bad man punted baxter!!

I’m in a glass case of emotion!

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet he's on and watching.

Just waiting for someone to make a bad play.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dont know how yall feel but i think we should give therot a rest every now and thenq

to keep him sharp all year

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ditto soto

i’m obsessed!

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 14, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure who these announcers are for SD ....

But the guy who said he went to Joliet Catholic is devaluing that diploma like a champ.

One of the positives of the MLB package is hearing the terrible announcers for other teams …makes me appreciate Len and Bob even more.

by NorthSide87 on May 14, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

For those wondering, BTW...

...Soriano has climbed back up to a .254/.301/.476, .777 OPS.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it was only a matter of time before he stared hitting

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll go ahead and add this little nugget...

...and throw in the caveat that it’s a small sample size:

Soriano, walks per PA:
2008: .061
2007: .050
Career: .053

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, maybe the walking plague

is contagious?

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lots of swings and misses this game

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oh lenny

”...in a good way..”

if only he knew…

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Really glad we got lilly instead of zito...

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

um

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amen to that!

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 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only time will tell with that one

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea like the three years that zito is sucking after lillys contract is done

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, and getting paid like $20 mil per sucky year

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, no I can tell you right now...

...that Zito probably signed the worst contract in baseball. No need to wait on that!

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in baseball HISTORY

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets have some fun with this bullpen!!!

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 14, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm surprised peavy was taken out

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Smart managing.

Pitchers tend to get worse each time through the order, so the difference between Peavy (esp. tonight) and any of their relievers isn’t as great as you might expect. And this is a big at-bat for them, down four runs.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree

just he is very good

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who do they have warming up?

by Schizo on May 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Catch Johnson

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

both

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tim White

I love it

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Temoc Blanco

vaguely resembles Lou Piniella

by lance dickson on May 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly out of synch in this inning

come on..

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

got to bear down here

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

awkward hop

thats frustrating

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOO

damn! should soto have handled it?

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish we would have put his

body in front of it

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano had him nailed.....

....short high hop to Soto though….tough one.

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh..

good throw, bad hop..lets get out of this!

by lance dickson on May 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4-3

Poop.

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 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit...

second damn game in a row that the pitcher is unraveling with a lead..

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUB!!!!!!!!!

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

det yllil

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dang

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kill me now

i can’t take this 2 nights in a row

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dont worry

will ledezma is about to pitch

by MJMars on May 14, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hope he isnt

anything like Shawn Estes

by bheidge on May 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

Pissing it away!

by Itchy on May 14, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

get this effin batter out now

geez!!

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lilly was cruising...

i wish these guys would just do their job

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who didn't do their job?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted Lilly:

80 pitches.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 14, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

k

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

allright

lets get some run dammit

by xene on May 14, 2008 8:34 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 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

alright we got out of it thank god

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

son of a bitch........................

that could have been bad

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*worse

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by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not sure

about that called third strike but i’ll take it ….need to tack on some runs

by lance dickson on May 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto framed that perfectly.....

Brenly was explaining the nice job he did…..

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Y'know, I always take whatever Brenly says about that sort of stuff with a grain of salt...

...just because sometimes he’ll start to get a bit unhinged and start talking about how a good catcher can cure cancer or raise the dead, and it makes me question his objectivity on the subject.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know that was a rough inning, folks...

...but we left it with the lead. Let’s stay positive here.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

word

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice!

wow…k lilly just get us 6 and 3er that is a QS

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good point

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome single up the middle

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i LOVE dome

this guy is my favorite kosuke EVERRRRR!!!!!!!

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i like dome

very solid

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GEOOOOOOOOOOO! 6-3!!!

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 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto with a bomb

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

call the FBI!

cause Soto just BOMBED the Padres pitchin!

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOOWEEEEEEEEEEEEWOOOOOOW

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YARD!

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Soto is a monster...

An absolute animal behind the plate….

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Call the bank!

cause we got insurance!

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

blue croos blue shield insurance runs

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

santo was awesome on that call

whispering “YES! YES!!”

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 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That HR

Apparently left Santo without the ability to speak for a minute or two. He just needed about 5 attempts to say “neediest.”

by dbaltman on May 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dont worry lilly will park one

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he does,

he should get the CF job for sure…

by jbau on May 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW...

...just so that everyone understands, while I’m rooting for Lilly here, I don’t root against Johnson.

I just pull for Lilly to go yard.

by cwyers on May 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my favorite soto ever!!!!!!

him and my wife are the only reason i like puerto ricans (ps i’m venezuelan my family have ongoing jokes about PR’s for many reasons – we have many PR friends its in good fun)

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs