Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Padres, Thursday 5/15, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on May 15, 2008 2:45 PM CDT
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"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
The Padres are a good team...
...FOR ME TO POOP ON!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
That last thread was good...
FOR ME TO POOP ON!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
LOL. The "POOP ON" trifecta!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Ahhh... sweet, sweet overflow thread...
So clean and pristine… :)
Holy crap. that was the slowest thread ever.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
That's why I just basically...
waited for this thread to post.
And – How good is Cedeno? Why aren’t we playing him every day?
WE??? You have a mouse in your pocket?
Ask Lou.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly.
I always wonder what people mean by WE?
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
OK...
On the one hand, I see your point.
On the other – it’s a VERY common convention to say “we” in reference to a team you root for. It’s not like I came on the thread and said “OMG I can’t believe we’re not playing Cedeno every day WTF Lou must be a flaming retard!!!” Not sure why I got jumped on, but makes me want to NOT post.
Sheesh.
I agree Slim
I say “we” all the time. As a Cubs fan, I think we’ve earned the right!!!!
So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!
You need to grow a sack...
if you think that was “getting jumped on”....LOL
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it was getting jumped on...
in light of the fact that my statement wasn’t inflammatory. It was a comment that might have elicited a reasoned response, but instead I got a tossed off, snide comment regarding my use of the word “we” when referring to a team that I’ve followed and loved since I was 12.
I think “Sheesh” sums up my feelings nicely.
Do you want us to call your mommy?
We razz each other pretty good in here…so don’t take it too personally.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Fair 'nuff...
Me and my mouse have decided to let it slide. :)
Onedec witha good at bat so far..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
Cedeno walks. Excellent AB for Ronny.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
1Dec is good at baseball. There I said it.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
DVR oops
You said Cedeno walk, and he was just coming to bat – until I hit the FF on the DVR….
Technology….sheesh! :-)
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
8 pitch AB --
nice patience—for the gazillionth time this year
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanco pops to LF. 1 out.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Demppster getting a big hand.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Why is he buying one of those foam cub paws?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, c'mon, that's not gonna help him pitch better.
And he’s doing just fine as it is.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Henn down to 19 and change ERA
we need to stop that trend
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
Dempster bunts, feet get tangled with the catcher, Dempster out.
Dempster’s fault, kind of.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
AND PAT HUGHES GOES crazy
for a foul ball…...............man oh man. 2 more left/
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Ha ha...I knew that would bug you.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
2 outs now, with Dempster's bunt out.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Plase throw Soriano a FB....
Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
Sori K's. 3 outs.
Donahue on to sing TMOTTBG
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Edmonds
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
Hard to say.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
It IS hard to say. And that's a good thing.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Soto has been the best hitter on our team so far this year...
...and plays the toughest defensive position on the diamond VERY well.
That's true. You'll get no argument from me!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Good choice.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Really? I could spout off about 3 or 4 guys
Not saying your wrong but YES IMO it is close.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Nobody on this team is outhitting Soto right now.
He’s our most productive hitter so far, and he’s a good defensive catcher. He is, at this moment, challenging Berkmann and Utley as NL MVP. Nobody on the team is close.
Ha, whatever
I disagree….its is VERY CLOSE
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Forgot about Chipper - I'll give you that.
But Soto is outhitting Lee, outhitting Ramirez, outhitting Dome… and he’s a catcher! I don’t see how you can say that right now he isn’t our MVP.
Agreed... it isn't close.
Soto has substantially outperformed the others so far.
But yeah, I’d say Chipper has a pretty good case for NL MVP.
Berkmann's probably the guy I'd chose if I was asked and the balloting ended today.
But all four of them have a case right now.
All Im arguing is that you said it wasnt even close
It is very close.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Based on what?
Soto leads comfortably in AVG, OBP and SLG. He has a more than 100 point lead in OPS. And he plays the most important defensive position.
Maybe Marmol's impact isn't as broad
But no one’s been more dominant. Its close
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
You think its not close
I think its very close. Thats it, thanks.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Okay, based on nothing...
If you aren’t going to provide rationale other than “I think so” then I guess we are done with this discussion.
Its close.......
You say its not close….im not going to waste my time because you can give me three stats for one player. Im not going to stop what im doing to show you there are others on this team that are close to being team MVP. Key word is CLOSE. Soto isnt running away with anything….is he leading probably. Is it CLOSE-——YES
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
If you can't provide any support...
how can you say it’s close. Clearly you can stop what you’re doing enough to post regularly, so that’s a terrible excuse.
Saying it’s close without providing any support for why you think that is pointless.
Congrats this is the second time
we have argued about---hmmmmmmm nothing really. It is my opinion Mr Bernstein, I dont need to provide ANYTHING to back up my opinion.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
sorry for trying to have a rational debate...
I won’t make that mistake again.
Good
Rational? Youre just trying to mix my words. The fact is the team MVP would be close.
Look it up
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Umm, I did...
he has a 80 point lead over everyone in OPS. He’s tied for the highest OBP. He plays the toughest position defensively. It’s not close.
Close
Thats my opinion I wont change it. Thanks.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Have it your way...
Like I said, I can’t argue with “I think so.”
Careful there Hammer.
Thanks
is one of MDBNIU’s favorite dismissive closers!!!!!!one
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Even if you want to go to the triple crown stats...
...he leads the team in RBIs, second in home runs and fourth in average. He’s having a monster season at the plate, and he’s a catcher.
Agreed
Team MVP vote, it would be a close one.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
You're sounding like MDBNIU right now...
spouting statements with no evidence.
Ha
thanks….....you arent providing much evidence yourself. Thanks for the ###/###/### You are the best.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Actually, I did provide evidence...
nice try though.
Right a triple slash stat from one guy
why dont you provide stats from the rest of the team to prove WHY Soto is the runaway MVP?
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I provided stats RELATIVE TO OTHERS...
that is, by definition, taking into account the rest of the team. Good lord man.
Right I provided my opinion
you could argue against it with whatever you want but it will still be my opinion therefore you can disagree but not prove it wrong
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
At least you looked at facts...
If you view an 80 point difference in OPS as close, then we’ll just have to agree to disagree.
maybe he should get it
just for standing in Fielder’s way, that one game.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
And if we were talking about the Cy Young award...
...Z would have a case. But starting pitchers rarely win MVP awards, because they only play every five days. (And anyone who thinks that a setup man is going to win the MVP award? I have a greater chance of spontaniously becoming a bowl of sentient Jell-O.)
behold
the cumulation of the modern Sabremetrician! :P :P :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
but we're talking
TEAM mvp. There’s an argument to be made. Your standard of proof is only that there is a case to be made. The fact that you give no credence to any other player to Geo (who has been phenomenal) makes you seem a bit… um. Rigid.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
We're talking about a point in time measurement...
that sort of thing is absolute. Could it change later? Sure. But as of right now, the answer is pretty absolute.
He's the team's best hitter...
...which is normally enough to get you very strong consideration as the MVP. The guy is putting up MVP-caliber numbers for a first baseman as a catcher. And he’s near tops in the league in things like CS% and WP+PB/G – he’s one of the top defensive catchers in baseball as well. I don’t get the countervailing argument here.
Z has been involved in more plays than Soto though.
He may only play 1 in five days, but he is a determinive factor in all those ABs. 62 IP 50H 15BB is about 250 ABs he is involved in. Soto has had about 160 PAs. Does Soto call the games, or does Z decide, or does the bench? Add in 25 Stolen base attempts and it is still only 185.
by californiachicagoan on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome
his patient approach seems to have rubbed off on almost everyone on the team.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought Dome
had the infectious approach?
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
patient
AND infectious.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
...which is much better than an infectious patient.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Z Marmol Fuku hell pick a name out of a hat that's easier
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
That will be a great, great day.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Giles stands in.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Giles base hit to RF. GIles has both hits.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Get the bullpen up!
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
Ok
Sit the bullpen down.
"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
and then up
and then down
now
CHA-CHA-CHA!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Len & Bob were making light of this...
but damn Demp had a serious-looking face to whatever Edmonds was saying to him in the dugout
Gonzalez grounds to Lee, unassisted. 1 out.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Not an FC, just a groundout.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Kouz grounds to Theriot. Two away.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
YAHTZEE!
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
STL just blew their lead
on an error. lol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
poo-hole trying to throw a runner out at 3rd
nobody out with 2 runners in scoring position for Pitt
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Jason Bay 3 run jack off Izzy
lol—nobody out
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Not only is Izzy pitching
he commits the error!
by californiachicagoan on May 15, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
0-2 on Greene on a nasty, nasty slider from Demp.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Too bad for Rich Hill that Dempster's pitching isn't as contagious as Dome's hitting...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
EIGHT
Ks.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
2-2 to Greene
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
LOL
Everythings coming up Cubbies!
"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
isringhausen is not good
glad he’s on the tards
Maybe they'll release him...
Lou may want another bullpen arm.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Full count on Greene
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Demp just got away with a meatball.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Greene K's on ANOTHER nasty slider! 3 outs!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
88 pitches.
I’d give him some rope, but not much.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He's only at 88 piches...
and throwing a 2 hit shutout…yeah…put Fox in.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL. Nuff said.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
i think he had almost 120 in his last start..
i think Lou is comfortable letting him go over 100 now…
Lou might let Demp keep going. Only 88 pitches thus far.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I'd think he's good for at least another 20 pitches or so.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Watching Dempster pitch right now
and remember just one year ago with so many people hating on him calling him names like “Dumpster”.
The irony…
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
I sure am glad I picked Dempster up in few of my Fantasy leagues
others were able to snag him before I was. Damn them!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Theriot stands in. Henn has done a good job in relief of Maddux.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
oh. duh. not a new pitcher. my bad.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot K's. 1 out.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Dempster did throw a lot of pitches last time out
So I wouldn’t blame Lou or be surprised if he came out.
BTW, looks like Izzy’s toast.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 15, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions
Base hit for Lee to RF.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
that's so good to see
i was starting to wonder, then I shrugged it off like he did.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder how Henn does with the chicks.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Not well...
I hear he’s got a little pec…..nevermind.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
More good news
SanFran up 2-0 on Houston also
Somehow...I'm not really concerend about Houston...
even with their recent surge.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Base hit for Ramirez. I think I jinxed Henn.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Best hitter on the team.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Team MVP?
Hes close…............................
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Let's not start this again.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I thought St Lou fans dont boo
They are now….....................
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I hate Brian Giles. I hate Marcus Giles. I had an evil teacher named Mrs. Giles.
I wish Bruce Miles would change his last name so it wouldn’t rhymes with giles. But I like him anyway,
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
Not a big fan of...
...Buffy the Vampire Slayer either, eh?
by Shawon O Meter on May 15, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome at the dish, men on 1st and 2nd, one out.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
The self-proclaimed "best baseball fans in the world" . . .
. . . just LOUDLY booed Jason Isringhausen off the field. Granted, it’s raining in St. Louis, but once again some Cards fans are showing their true colors. This seems like one of those “beginning-of-the-end” games for them . . .I know we all hope it is.
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Well it's not like
Cubs fans haven’t booed certain Cubs pitchers off the field before….
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
well, you can't ever have enough.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure you can
and JE is here to show you how…. (I’m being sarcastic, BTW)
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
As he walks away to the BOOS
of the Cubs fans! LOL!
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Fuk-u-dome- A --- clap clap clapclapclap
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
I think he meant
Howry Cow. (Acceptable, no?)
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Not good.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Wow, really?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Oops
your right it was from 20.5 now at 12 and change
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
NL West
Aside from the Diamondbacks, the NL West looks like a AAA division. . . can’t wait til we see the Giants and Dodgers
Yeah, don't get that...
So Isringhausen gives it up in the EIGHTH instead of the NINTH this time – and the difference is???
---
Wait a minute... who am I here?
it takes an extra inning for them to lose.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Northsider, you have the con, dude. I'm spent.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
but i'm getting fro yo at 4 so hopefully it's over by then
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I'm ridiculously hung over.
I’d get gassed playing checkers at this point.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Standing ovation
:D
"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
Impossible. That never happens!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
Bases Chucked
for E-D-M-O-N-D-S~!
"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
C'mon, Hyphenator!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
STL game...
So who were those 4 runs charged to? ESPN’s box score says ‘nobody’. lol
---
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Edmonds can earn his signing here.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
yeah
he’s proving what he really is worth, isn’t he…
FREE PIE!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
BASES full of cubs
lol c’mon Ballgame… earn your stripes NOW
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
Do something positive FNG
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Come on Edmonds
Let’s get this guys ERA back up to 27
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Dome = On-Base Machine!
I love that man. It’s platonic love, but it is strong love.
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
Is there a phone number that u can hear the broadcast on?
Does anyone know it ? thanks in advance
"My body is a temple.... a temple of doom." -source unknown
A phone number?
Well, if you have a cell phone with Internet access, you can monitor the game that way.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
how hilarious would a grand slam be right now
eh, too late
I'm willing to give Edmonds
I’m willing to see what Jim Edmonds can do.
Okay he ks.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey now...I caught this one.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Ugh.
Do not want.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Lou gave him words of encouragement
“Hey, if you’re not gonna get a hit, just strikeout and give someone who can actually still play the game a chance.”
Cedeno
Cedeno is easy on the eyes. Don’t know why I didn’t notice it before.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
I'm straight...
So I can only be gay for Geo.
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
cedenosotherwife?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
2B Cedeno drives it to right-center, to the wall, Giles makes the catch! He was backpedaling and made a basket holy-crap-that-was-close catch.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Any other day, and Ronny hits a granny right there. Damn wind.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Whamp Whamp
nadda
"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
Edmonds = sucks
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Shut up, you don't know that AT ALL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Speaking of guys who've lost it,
Catch any Thome AB’s lately? He can’t hit fastballs any more. Can’t get around on ‘em. He looks done.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Thome has looked done
since he arrived in Chicago….
and they haven’t been to the playoffs since… :-)
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
I dunno, his first couple years were pretty good, but he
really and truly cannot catch up to fastballs this year.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
His "numbers" have been decent
but he has not been able to hit in the clutch.
And for a guy who gets 15 mil per year and does nothing else – that’s not good.
I think he sucks.
Just my opinion though.
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Fair enough.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
That's what I like about you G -
;-)
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
I never thought in my life I would say this, but . . .
Why isn’t Lou playing Ronny every day? This has to be his best hitting stretch in pro baseball, because of the quality and importance of his at-bats.
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
I've seen enough of Jimmy Ballgame
already and its only taken 4AB’s. A new record even for me lol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Man...
We’ve helped Henn cut his ERA in half! A-booo! :)
Dempster
Anyone gettting pretty confident in this guy when he goes out to pitch?
I always liked him and he’s such a good guy you have to root for him.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
it took
the first game for me. I’m a believer.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
Only 88 pitches
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 15, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
After Z
After Z who is everyone most confident in when they are pitching?
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
This year...
Dempster. Simply b/c he’s the most consistent all year. Lilly is looking good lately though, 21 K’s in 2 starts.
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 15, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Get the bullpen up!
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
Sit em down!
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
Get em back up!
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
Careful, guys...someone's gonna pull a hammy here pretty soon.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
lol
ok, there down for good. Let him go the 9th I say!
"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
that's, what
8? 9?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
9, per Ron Santo. And he's never wrong.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
9 and now, 10!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Demp's slider is downright filthy today.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
yeah
making a run at being the new julio franco
Wow, I didn't know he was on San Diego
thought he was finished.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
padres
seem to have many players I thought were sent to pasture long ago. and even THEY didn’t want jim edmonds.
Right now, it would be Demps for me
He’s really come into his own out there, and he was the one pitcher I was most frightened about coming into the year. He’s been a very welcome surprise and if he can continue this, he will be our #2 or 3 in October, I think. That is, if we make it that far.
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
Houston losing to SF
2-0 in the second.
"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
Demp going for double digit k's too
great effort
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, good question...
Who to bring in for the 9th IF it’s still a 4-run lead? 4 isn’t that much. Wood proved that YESTERDAY.
---
Wait a minute... who am I here?
What I'd do
I’d bring Howry in you can always get Wood up.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 15, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
ar ar ar
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
NO
end of discussion
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
I'd like to see
a numbers comparison. :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
gah.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
10 K's!
San Diego, we have a problem
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
at this point
I don’t think you mess with success. 103 pitches. He’s got room.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
With all the K’s you’d think we were back in ‘03 or something!
Great work by Demp, and the Padres sure are horrible. I know they have an inferiority complex towards the Cubs in general, but this year they really look like a team that won’t (or can’t) click.
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
wow
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
What a game!
Demp has been pitching beautifully. The bats are hot, except for a former Crapinal that shall not be named. Maddux was given a classy send off to the dugout. Good stuff!!!
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
Padres:
PWNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Dempster
Dempster has edged out Kerry for my favorite player on the team by a slight margin.
It’s really nice that besides having a dang good team it is made up of a bunch of cool people.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
Where did this
new and improved Dempster come from? What pleasant surprise!
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
Whatever
I don’t think the majority of people were comfortable with him being a SP. That’s what I am getting at Mr. WTF.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 15, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Keep Dempster in for the 9th?
I let him get the CG.
"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
Ryan Dempster is easily the surprise of this year's team.
I never, ever expected this from him. Wah-wah-wee-wah.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Kind of interesting that Demp would face Maddux
Kind of interesting since Demp made his debut with the Cubs the game Maddux was going for 300 and Nomar debuted.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
Yes, you do. This day and age, a CG is a really big deal.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
It'll be up to Lou
haha, had to get a Maddonism out there…
"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
I sure hope so, he deserves it.
Although the SMART move would be to give someone an at-bat and get one good inning from a reliever.
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
If Demp hits a HR, they might tear that place apart...
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
If Demp
If Dempster hits a homrrun I’ll run naked down my street singing Go Cubs Go.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 15, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
My neighbors
Despite my recent major weight loss I think my neighbors are relieved Ryan did not hit a homerun.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 15, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
whoa
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Tigers losing...
They’ll be NINE GAMES UNDER .500 unless they come back. Man…
---
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Remember
Remember in 07 everyone was talking about what kind of division is a division you can be 9 under 500 and only 5 games out?
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 15, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
whatever we do...
IT”S ALL GOOD—what a nice dilemna to have
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
He did RBI
last AB
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Alright Lou!
A CG, shutout, 4 or 5 hitter would just about be the best game of Demp’s career, wouldn’t it?With 11 K’s to boot?
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
Dempster pops out in the infield to Germano in the middle.
2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
He is left-handed.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Pitchers dialed in...
Offense scoring metric butt loads of runs…
Can I stand the strain….? :-)
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Too...much...good....
makes love the ivy go something something
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 15, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Not going to have the distance
If the wind were blowing out, that would have been gone!
"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
Germano with a little chin music for Sori
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Which spurs Sori to crowd the plate even more!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Spurs? I thought we were talking baseball
Okay just shoot me….that really was dumb!
Sorry…. :-(
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Ha!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
TMI
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Britney?
A cubs fan?
"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
Except for the times he hits leadoff HR.=-)
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
dempster pitch count?
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
On the Cards telecast, the first thing they just said about Jimmy Boy
Was that he’s stranded 7. Oh, but he did get a hit – they coyly added later.
No love lost there, perhaps?
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
I heard the STL broadcasters lost their signal to the Pittsburgh Pirates halfway through
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
And here we gooooooo
btw, Demp striking out the side is on gameday videos
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Such malice and doom
...oh wait…....
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 15, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Last time a Cub had a CG?
It’s been a while IIRC.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I think Z went 9 last year...
But then we lost in extra innings.
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 15, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Jason Marquis last year.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Didn't a coupla years ago...
the Cubs called up some AA starter after using every pitcher (including starters) in a 16 or 17 inning game….and the AAer went the distance
was that little boy
you? :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Ryan O'Malley
I don’t remember if he got the CG though.
anyone getting warm?
that’s a lot of pitches for a converted reliever. i’m all for giving him a shot at the CG SO but want someone warm if 2 get on base
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
awesome
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
tards giving up more runs
costing me a save chance from matt capps.
Giles is the only Padre hitter not completely mystified by Dempster today.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Hell - I'm even mystified by Dempster today....
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
wow. just wow.
I want a Dempster Jersey now.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
great to see demp get it on the strikes.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Holy screaming eagle shit.
Ryan Dempster is dealing.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
LOL
"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
DON'T DO IT LOU!
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Piniella runs out to the mound, says something to Dempster, returns to the dugout. Crowd goes nuts.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
LMMFAO!!!!!!!!!!
That is hilarious.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I wish it was a sweep of the series....
but I’ll take a sweep of the leg to finish ‘em and put up a CGSO
"My body is a temple.... a temple of doom." -source unknown
Kouzmanoff singles to RF, runner holds at 3rd. Dempster is done.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
And I'm not sure how to feel about that
Here’s to hoping Wood is dialed in too.
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
I hearby officially apologize
I doubted Dempster as a starting pitcher. I appears I was very wrong. Anyone else want to admit they were wrong?
I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on May 15, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
I will.
He scared me to death with his starter’s requests. Seems he and the coaching staff knew things about him we didn’t!
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Raises hand--------shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
that's why I said...
“it appears” I was wrong. I do realize he might not be able to stay this good, but he’s proven to me that he knows not to handle being a SP
I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on May 15, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup!
I pulled a major MBDNIU about it in the offseason. I’m so ashamed. I’d like to apologize to my wife, who’s stood by me this entire time. I’d like to thank the good people of New York for allowing me to serve them.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
So far absolutely...
I thought he’d basically be like Marquis with a better K-rate and more walks. So far, he’s definitely been better than I could have imagined. Hopefully he keeps pitching fairly well all year and continues to prove me wrong.
What a great pitching performance
Well done Demp
"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
LOUD F-N SUSTAINED APPLAUSE!
Dempster was outgoddamnstanding today.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Almost . . .
But nothing to be ashamed of. If Demp pitches half that well the rest of the way, this team should be just fine.
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
WGN Radio
PAT: And Dempster will get a standing ovation. Let’s just listen to this for a moment…
(split second silence)
RON: Yeah, um, uh….he’ll definitely get some, um, applause here, uh…
lol, Ron’s missing signs.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Anyone thinking about us blowing this game or is it just me being (usually) paranoid?
---
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Let's just see what happens, shall we?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
nah
Woody will be fine.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
A man on a mission
Maybe for his next contract, but I don’t care. Dempster has been unreal this season.
And you know what? He caught a lot of static as a closer, but I thought he did a decent job there, too.
Nice job by Hendry getting Demp off the scrap heap.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 15, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions
Lets finish this off
C’mon Wood, close it down!
"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
Unlike... um... who am I thinking of right now...
M A R K
P R I O R
---
Wait a minute... who am I here?
you jinxster you...
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
if I hear this stupid Heineken commercial "la la la la la la love" much more
I’m gonna throw myself on a broken bottle…
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
I'm getting my revenge by drinking Old Style instead.
Yeah. THAT’LL show ‘em.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
anything with "jazz hands"
I got yer jazz hands…. :-0
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
I was hoping for a 6-4 homestand
Ill take a 6-1 start. I thought 6-4 would be nice coming off that roadtrip….Come on Woody
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
This is now a save opportunity correct?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Complicated
I believe if you have a 3 run lead or less and pitch an inning or more. Or if you pitch 3 while keeping the lead throughout. Or if the tying run is potentially on deck.
by californiachicagoan on May 15, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
If the tying run is on base, at bat, or in the hole...
when you enter, it’s a save opportunity.
Or, if you pitch three innings with a lead of any sort to end the game.
Or if the tying run is on deck...
when you enter, obviously.
Man, you know your team is in bad shape
when your pinch hitter is Josh Bard
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Remember all the grief about the $$ being "wasted" on
Dempster this winter? That looks like one of the best contracts right now.
Bard strikes out! Click it!
W: Dempster (5-1)
L: Maddux (3-4)
S: Wood (8)
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I've got Firefox
That’s probably it. Thanks!
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 15, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
BOO YAH!!
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
Love hearing the crowd so into it...
Especially in May
google image search
r0xx0rs. It’s a little blurry, tho.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
ONEDEC!
!niW sbuC ehT
I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on May 15, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions
GOT HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sit down, Josh Bard.
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
cubs win!!!!!!!!!!!
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
I like that picture!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
29 Ks in two games.
Thats over half the outs. Dear lord!
by californiachicagoan on May 15, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions
14 K's Today for the Cubbies
Great Win!! 6-1 homestand
"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
How many K's did Demp have?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
12
career high
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
12
"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
and we're now 6-1
over the last SEVEN.
With good things to come!
2008: The year we put it all together.
This is what baseball
is supposed to feel like!
"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin
Wonder what
the former Crapinal thinks of all this crazy celebrating. I bet he has to get over hating Go Cubs Go
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
looking ahead at the schedule
we got Pit, Hou, Pit, LA, Col, SD, LA.
sings Go Cubs Go all the way into June
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
we're three up now
right?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
but in dog games... it's 14!
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by digitalbenjamin on May 15, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
None of those pitches to Bard hit 85 on the gun.
Shows all the people who fret over Kerry that he is a PITCHER now, not just a thrower. Kerry is one of the best closers in the NL right now, and this is his first year doing it. The worriers need not worry about a couple of bad innings . . . many more good than bad are down the road.
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
It's tough when you have the future closer waiting in the wings with a sup 1.00 era
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Not all great setup men are great closers right away, either.
If Carlos ends up with 10-15 saves like I think he will by year’s end, then I will start thinking about his as the bonafide closer. Until then, why mess with success?
by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh I like it the way it is now.
But one day, he will be the closer. Period.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Wow - Lee is so well spoken
What a class act
agreed
he always seems humble and well spoken
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 15, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Rock solid pitching by Demp.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhxcellent.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
That excellent...
... was Ehhhhhhhhxcellent.
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by digitalbenjamin on May 15, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Seven left on base for the white Bobby Bonds
Way to impress on your first day, Jimmy. Don’t pack your resume away just yet.
Since he has been a Cub, maybe we can trade him to Baltimore now?
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
or maybe we can trade him to Pitts?
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by digitalbenjamin on May 15, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
St. Louis just lost!
2 game lead!!!!
Cubs splits
w/o Edmonds: 24-16
with Edmonds: 1-0
great addition!!
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
hah!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
small sam...ah, fuhgetaboutit.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Anyone got a pic of Edmonds...
in his Cub uniform?
(side note: main negative today? Edmonds had 7 men LOB. uggg)
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by digitalbenjamin on May 15, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
thanks
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by digitalbenjamin on May 15, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I figured his reception would
be indifferent at best, but the booing went on a little too long when he was out in CF. Boo his bad hitting I guess, but let the man be out there. He’s here, he’s a Cub, get used to it. lol.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 15, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I just wanna know
If the outfielders did the chest bump today after the win :D
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My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
I know
im always wrong
but either way i wanna know fomr someone else, thx.
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
You can never win her, eh Rudey? : )
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
here*
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Naw man
Sue is a hater, but i cant hate her back shes a cubs fan and in the end of things thats all that matters to me. It makes everyone on this site a winner to me :p
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My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
Rudey
you couldn’t be more wrong. I am not a hater but if it makes you feel better to say that have at it.
Dont know
how that would make me feel better. Just dont know what to call it when i find it hard to come here and discuss baseball cause i know ur gonna attack any and every post for the smallest things. But if thats not how you feel then thats cool, we are both here for the same thing and thats to talk about one of our favorite things in the world, the cubbies!
Truce :p
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My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
maybe holymackrel
got a pic of it if it happened today
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 15, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
3
"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
Yeah, he appears to be a really smart guy.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I was amazed at the booing today of Edmonds...
Yeah, I’m not a huge fan either, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the Gary Gaetti deal in 1998 either.
Let the man prove himself for a few games. If we’re going to give up on Pie, then we might as well do it with class.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Too much winning.
No fun.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Demp cchuckling athis face plant
out of the box. Says he’s not a ballerina. Funny visual though
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
Dempster
Wasn’t that guy, Dempster, supposed to be a suspect starter? He’s practically the ace of the staff. The Cubs would not be in first place without him.
Isn't that unreal?
The Phillies were expecting their former starter turned closer turned starter again Brett Myers to be their ace this year and he’s turned out to be a boob.
Interesting that Dempster, who barely broke the rotation, is making Lou and crew look like geniuses for using him in is true starter role.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Edmonds did NOT look that bad at the plate
He had a solid single-a long fly that the wind held in the park…..both balls were wel struck. He foolishly swung at one of Maddux’s first pitch sucker sinkers and hit into a DP-on the K with the bags loaded: that was a tough lefty-but the key to the AB was strike one which looked about 6” inside. He complained a tad-but i wish i had tivo to double check that location. He was toast after that-a couple sweeping breaking pitches and he was done. Had he been a little more relaxed, maybe he lays off of one of those.
BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"
He was late
several times on Greg Maddux fastballs.
‘nuff said.
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by Josh Timmers on May 15, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I say...
they play 3 games at Wrigley.
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by digitalbenjamin on May 15, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm gonna go out on a limb
and Agree w/ you.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
NO PREDICTIONS!
let’s just play it one game at a time. Easier to not jinx that way. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
My thought exactly.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Demp had 12 K's today right?
Carrie Muskat from Cubs.com has 11 in her wrap-up…
"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
12.
She’s wrong. Again. Shocked! SHOCKED I AM!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
ain't it a little early...
to score board watch a team in 3rd place?
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by digitalbenjamin on May 15, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe not 3rd place
soon enough
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My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
Dude..it the middle of May...chill.
If you try and keep this up the rest of the season…you gonna have an aneurysm.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs Can't Clinch Today
I’m afraid with the Cubs only being 2 games up with 121 to go that the Astros will still be mathematically alive regardless of the outcome of today’s Astros-Giants game.
Don't kid yourself...
If HOU wins, they are directly behind us (1.5 games)
They have been HOT.
---
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Well me might not see jimmy boy for a while...
three lefties this weekend. In Tom Gorzelanny, Zach Ducke and Doumanttrait vs. Gallagher, Z, and Marquis respectely
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
I'm excited for tomorrow
I think Gallagher has pretty good stuff; it’ll be fun to see him tomorrow.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
i think he will be good
he just got gassed last time out…
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
not excited about Marquis
maybe I am wrong, but the last two outings, might not inspire confidence
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 15, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL, that does look pretty garish.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Yes...
but do yourself a favor and look at the BA of EVERY OTHER POSITION PLAYER in the lineup…..Pie and Johnson aren’t going to do much more than 1-4 most of the time anyway.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, it was an inauspicious start...
...but the fact that he did get a hit and hit another ball very hard does give me some hope. Also, hey, at least the team was getting runners on base for the middle of the lineup.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
If he was the
only Cub to have left that many men on base this season it would be a big deal. It’s his first game here.
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