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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Friday, May 16, 2008, 1:20 PM CDT
Wrigley Field

Tom Gorzelanny vs Sean Gallagher

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While the rest of baseball merrily traipses into interleague play this weekend, the Cubs are going to be playing the Pirates... again. Someone in MLB's offices needs to take whoever is programming the scheduling computers, lock the doors, look them right in the eye and say, "What are you THINKING?" This isn't the worst example of scheduling so far this year, but it's among them. I'm not talking about the Cubs not playing interleague this weekend -- every time there's interleague play, there has to be a NL series since there are 16 NL and only 14 AL teams, and this weekend the Cubs are nominated -- but why on Earth would you schedule one team to play another 12 times in its first 50 games (yes, 50, because we play them again next weekend in Pittsburgh!). And after that, it's bye-bye Pirates till August.

That said, this is a good time for the Cubs to take advantage, since they are already 6-0 vs. the Pirates this year.

Thought this would amuse you: I got the YouTube link below from BCB reader RN24 -- it's a guy in his backyard imitating batting stances from current and past Cubs. He's got 'em nailed.

Today's Starting Pitchers
Sean Gallagher
S.
Gallagher

Cubs
vs. Tom Gorzelanny
T. Gorzelanny
Pirates
0-0 W-L 3-3
6.48 ERA 5.97
7 SO 21
4 BB 29
1 HR 3
vs. Pit -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Sean Gallagher 0-0 3 1 0 0 0 0 8.1 10 6 6 1 4 7 6.48 1.68


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Tom Gorzelanny 3-3 7 7 0 0 0 0 34.2 32 23 23 3 29 21 5.97 1.76

For all you Edmonds-haters out there, the Pirates are starting three lefthanders this weekend, so it's likely that Reed Johnson will get the start in CF all three games (or, at least, that would make sense). The Cubs have already faced Gorzelanny twice this year and beat the heck out of him both times, scoring seven runs in less than three innings both on April 7 in Pittsburgh and on April 19 at Wrigley Field. In fact, Gorzelanny's ERA against everyone except the Cubs is 2.73.

Let's beat up on him again. After that he can go back to pitching well against other teams.

I thought Sean Gallagher threw well on short notice last Sunday; he did get charged with four earned runs in 4.1 IP, but two of those scored after he left the game, courtesy of Chad Fox. He has faced the Pirates only once, 1.1 innings of relief last July 6 in Pittsburgh; in that game, which the Cubs lost 8-4 mostly due to bad pitching by Jason Marquis, Gallagher issued a couple of walks and a double and would have gotten out of it unscored-upon if not for an error by Mike Fontenot.

And Sean? Do yourself a favor. Get another photo take. That one is scary!

Today's game is on WGN-TV, so it should be available to most of you -- unless you don't have WGN OR Extra Innings, since EI doesn't carry WGN telecasts. For more see the MLB.com Mediacenter.

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Baseball-reference.com game preview

Today's overflow comment thread will post at 2:45 pm CT.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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lets get a long winning streak going!!

It might beeeeee!! It could beeeeeee!! It issssss!! Homerun!! Holyyyyyyy Cow!!!

by cubsluver22 on May 16, 2008 8:50 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, early game thread.

That guy does have the batting stances down pretty well! Also, Gallagher’s smile and beard are freakishly symmetrical in that photo.

"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 16, 2008 8:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Love that photo...

he looks like a giddy Jr. Higher.

Enjoy the baseball weekend Cubs fans… it’s a wonderful time for our team :)

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by digitalbenjamin on May 16, 2008 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Both the starters photos

look like they just graduated high school…. 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

by Lou In Blue on May 16, 2008 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of high school

Gorzelanny went to Marist High School in Chicago on the South Side and more than likely grew up a Sox fan (that area is like Bridgeport South). I say just another reason to stick to ‘em. Although I’m hesitant to expect a sweep as I’m pretty sure the Pirates are playing some pretty good ball right now. Then again, so are we!

"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 16, 2008 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes but

Gorzelanny’s looks like he’s a jock, while Gallagher’s….........doesn’t.

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 16, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, he reminds me of Butthead.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One Step Further...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutley perfect!

I actually believe that Sloth slept with Sloth!

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on May 16, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

classic

""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 16, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry... could not resist.

I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com

by digitalbenjamin on May 16, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually like that photo too

He’s got a goofy-ass grin like he’s just unbelievably happy and excited to be pitching in the majors.

by John Q Freejazz on May 16, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too. That's, hands down, my favorite Cubs player pic of '08.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me. too.

Gallagher looks like a character from a Lewis Carroll story.

"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 16, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prediction

I predicted an 8-2 homestand before the first AZ game. So taking 2 out of 3 from the Pirates would make that true. However, After going 6-0 against them, it just seems like the Cubs should be able to sweep them at will. I know that’s ridiculous, but anything less than 2 wins would be very deflating.

Interesting to note that outside of their games against the Cubs, the Pirates are 20-15 this year. That’s pretty dang good for them. Lately they’ve swept the Giants, taken 3 of 4 from the Braves and 2 of 3 in St. Louis. Considering all that, I’d be pretty pleased with 2 of 3.

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

by TXCub on May 16, 2008 9:13 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They’ve won 8 of 10 as I recall… so they are hot right now. I’d be happy with 2 of 3.

I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com

by digitalbenjamin on May 16, 2008 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that's always easier

when you get the first one.

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

by neverAcquiesce on May 16, 2008 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ward?

Do we know his status? Did he go to the DL? Did someone get called up?

by BrownE34 on May 16, 2008 9:27 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't seem like a formal announcement has been made.

But it still looks fairly certain that Ward will go to the 15-day DL and Hoffpauier will be called up.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like

they’re waiting until Sunday for some reason that totally escapes me.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh77 on May 16, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stab in the dark

Maybe because they’re facing lefty starters all weekend, so there will be more lefty Cub hitters on the bench in late innings. Getting Hoffpauir here isn’t as crucial then, and a few more days for him to play everyday in AAA would serve him well, still coming off his own injury?

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 16, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Makes sense

Good point. I’m actually somewhat excited to see Hoffpauir up. He’s been raking this past week in AAA.

by John Q Freejazz on May 16, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That video had me rolling.

Old and new Mark Grace. Brilliant.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 9:36 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too.

Great video! Laughed several times.

I brought me back to my kid days doing exactly the same thing in my backyard or at the ball field with a whole different generation of players: Banks (wiggle those fingers!), Beckert, Williams, Santo, Kessinger (from BOTH sides of the plate) and other greats from the 60s- Mays, Aaron, Clemente, Stargell, Kaline and one of my personal favorites- Dick McAuliffe. Was there ever a more open stance than his????

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on May 16, 2008 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tony Batista had a very open stance

I recall McAuliffe, but don’t remember his stance, so I cannot compare the two.

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on May 16, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's a link with photos

but the batting photo doesn’t show his initial stance very well. Dick literally faced the pitcher (his belt buckle would point directly to the mound) and he held his hands and bat up over his shoulder.

http://www.108mag.com/uploads/PDFs/McAuliffeSum07.pdf

This link compares him to Mel Ott.

http://www.baseballlibrary.com/ballplayers/player.php?name=Dick_McAuliffe_1939

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on May 16, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

INSTANTLY MY NOMINATION

For the greatest home video fo all time

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

by SackMan on May 16, 2008 9:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Video Is Okay

I think those guys are Red Sox fans. That was the original. Derrek Lee extends his back before he gets set. Sammy Sosa was too out of control, Sammy was much more compact and had less movement. A Moises Alou shot of him striking out would have been funny, just like Wednesday? when he got kicked out of the game.

by MerigoldBowling on May 16, 2008 9:48 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed on D-Lee

Can’t believe he missed the little back bend he does.

by kurtness5 on May 16, 2008 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That video is OUTSTANDING....

With the exception, that guy NAILED each past and present member of the Cubs. His Dunston, Dawson, Matthews and Morelandare priceless.

This video should go down in the annals of Cub history. And somebody should send it to the networks. If I have to deal through that shit of Manny being Manny on ESPN, then America can deal with the batting stances of Cub players !!!!!!

Mr. Towers, tear down this wall (er, I mean give us back Greg Maddux) !

by MDBNIU on May 16, 2008 9:50 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Moises

I liked his Alou imitation, he did have them down pretty well. It looked like a mix between Alou and Napolean Dynamite.

Let’s keep rolling

Lets do it Cubbies

by slocs55 on May 16, 2008 9:52 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Moises swing sould have

had him checking his swing and then bitching at the umpire. Priceless.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 16, 2008 9:59 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And, of course, he should have pee'd on his hands before picking up the bat.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And just like that

a repressed memory is brought back. Thanks.

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

by neverAcquiesce on May 16, 2008 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I "aim" to please. (Get it? Another pee joke! TGIF, everybody!)

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Settle down,

or you’re going to piss everyone off.

"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 16, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gee WIZ guys...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm RELIEVED to see some of you have a sense of humor.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty steady FLOW going here...

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

by gary varsho on May 16, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you think we're done...

urine luck, ‘cause this is the last one.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a chance.

There’s a whole stream of these left to go…

"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 16, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well at least I'm done...

in not gonna bladder on like this all day.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, but,

I’ve got to get it out of my system

"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 16, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This thread

is really going down the toilet…

"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 16, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's kind of

a waste of time

"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 16, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm flushed with pride that I started all of this.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True.

Most people would’ve turned yellow and ran.

"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 16, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to move in another direction

but Gallagher is supposedly pissed he’s batting 9th….

"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 16, 2008 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He should try

and hold it in.

"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 16, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he's not a No. 1, after all.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Otherwise,

he could come out with poor control and his stuff will be all over the palcce

"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 16, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if he

tries to push himself too hard

"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 16, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok...time to pinch this thread off...

and let it taper to a close.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Put a shoestring in it

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on May 16, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, that's a No. 2.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need to dump this line of conversation...

and get back to talking baseball.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We all need to relax

and let it go….

"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 16, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ExLaxtly!

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 16, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK guys, let's eliminate

this kind of talk!

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 16, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exsqueeze me?

"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 16, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

because my threads are starting to get a little backed up

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is just a waste

of time.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 16, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about them Brewers?

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weeeeee

got a winner!

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

by neverAcquiesce on May 16, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This thread's

a dump.

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

by neverAcquiesce on May 16, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you haven't added a joke yet...

...do so now or forever hold your pee.

by John Q Freejazz on May 16, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is so immature..

I need to go play with my Lincoln Logs..:)

"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP

by Bump Bailey on May 16, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe

I read all of that. Nice work guys.

by sue369 on May 16, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a pretty decent "movement" huh?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've reached

into the bowels of my brain to come up with these.

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

by neverAcquiesce on May 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Fukudome stance is incorrect

Kosuke rests the bat on his shoulder until the pitcher is in his set position. Then he lifts the bat and does his little waggle as soon as the pitcher starts his delivery.

You can see it at the beginning of this video.

Sorry about the nitpick, but I just love his stance.

"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder

by jasoniniowa on May 16, 2008 10:01 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weak NL Central?

Not totally game related, but I was just looking at the standings and it looks as though the Central is no longer “weak.” Outside of the Central division, only two teams have winning records against the Central. These teams happen to be the Marlins and the Phillies. And Florida just recently swept the Brewers, so before that, they were two games under .500 in that column. If you look at how teams in the East and Central have done against the NL West, it’s pretty obvious which division is the weakest.

I know a lot can change over the course of a season, but as of right now, the NL Central and the AL East (no surprise here) may be the toughest and most competitive divisions in their respective leagues.

by rambler19 on May 16, 2008 10:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Strong NL Central

The Astros and Cardinals have been much better than expected. Despite the injury to Gallardo, I still think the Brewers will contend for a playoff spot in the end. The Cubs have even been a little bit better than I thought. The Reds and Pirates seem to the be the weak sisters of the division. 4 good teams out of 6 is a sign of a strong division.

by memphiscub on May 16, 2008 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Schedules

Al, let’s not forget the GREATEST travesty in the schedule this year. The NL Central is playing the AL East, and somehow the Cubs don’t play EITHER the Yankees OR the Red Sox?

Seriously?

Bud Selig should fire the schedule makers for that ALONE. Honestly….does baseball NOT want to make money? The three biggest fanbases in baseball, and you don’t schedule them against each other?

I’m sorry – that’s just plain unforgiveable. (And no offense to the Orioles, Rays, or Blue Jays, but casual fans would MUCH rather see Cubs-Yankees or Cubs-Red Sox in ANY of their hallowed ballparks.)

by Chadnudj on May 16, 2008 10:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't surprised at no Yankees...

... because the Cubs have already played them twice. But this will make THREE Toronto series (2003, 2005, 2008) with no series at Fenway. That’s just plain wrong.

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

by Al on May 16, 2008 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you suppose

it’s because the schedulers/MLB figure they can make more money by spreading the big name teams over multiple ballparks? Will the Cubs/BoSox/Yankees sell out no matter where they go? Likely…or at least close. If they play each other that severely limits the potential of selling more tickets at a lighter drawing park.

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
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by iluvryno on May 16, 2008 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goo point. The Cubs will sellout

regardless of where they go. It would be great to have them at Fenway, but my guess is that the league would much prefer to have them at Toronto or Tampa.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 16, 2008 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats must be it....

Red Sox and Cubs will sell out at home no matter who they play….

Pirates v Blue Jays isnt a draw….so send the Cubs to Tornoto

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 16, 2008 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey... Who cares? We get the Orioles and Blue Jays (& the new Devil Rays)

While our division foes get the Yanks and Red Sox. Fine by me!

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 16, 2008 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who are these "Devil Rays" you speak of?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some people

just live in the past…

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on May 16, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I care

the Yankees are not playing well and their pitching is really struggling. The Rays, especially, have been playing pretty well thus far.

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

by gwood on May 16, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're just "The Rays" now.

"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 16, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But...

think of the TV numbers that Cubs/Red Sox would generate. Would be an obvious Fox Saturday or ESPN Sunday night baseball game.

Lets do it Cubbies

by slocs55 on May 16, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

AL East

As an East Coaster I’m disappointed that while the Cubs are playing the AL East they are not playing the Yankees or Red Sox, and that the Orioles game in at Wrigley. I’m about 15 minutes from Yankee Stadium, and I have a friend that lives next door to Camden Yards. It’d also make some sense from a marketing point of view to have the Cubs play the Yanks in Yankee Sadium’s final year. Alas.

by John Q Freejazz on May 16, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs, Red Sox and Yankees

sell out wherever they go—no need to combined them to “make money” as you put it.

It would make more sense, from a pure financial aspect, to have the Yankees playing in Pittsburgh. Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium will sell out no matter who is playing.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh77 on May 16, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

video

Video is great. Those guys are big Red Sox fans so don’t be too critical about minor flaws. The guy can instantly do about 500 different players very accurately. If you YouTube “batting stances” you will see how many he can do.

Check out his 80’s players. If you are my age, they will have you rolling.

I love the Andre Dawson swing and miss.

by gocubsgo22 on May 16, 2008 10:06 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great Video!!

I love the Dawson, Grace old and new, and the Jody Davis is hysterical.

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 10:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ward

Yes, Ward to DL. Pinella confirmed it.

---

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 10:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stance needs to be much wider.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 16, 2008 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wanna see the "Jeff Bagwell" crouch

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Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 10:17 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Check out the Red Sox one

His Mo Vaughan is hilarious.

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you mean the youtbue

batting stance thing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdG43ALOcUE

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 16, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

though i’ll have to use it at home. The blockers here are getting way too smart. Can’t even use keepvid to bypass the youtube blocker.

by jbowling13 on May 16, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT: MLB to investigate maple bats

I’m very happy to hear that Selig’s talking about investigating the safety of those blasted maple bats. Every game has a cringe inducing moment when they go sailing across the field or into the stands. Impalement and baseball do not go together. Here’s hoping that they act on this one fast.

by Emelie on May 16, 2008 10:26 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Which bats are easier to CORK?

:)

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Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 10:28 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ask Graig Nettles

"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 16, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True.

We could always ask Albert Belle, I guess

"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 16, 2008 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else

experiencing a cranky “z” and “c” function in this thread?

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 16, 2008 10:48 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, my z function went down entirely for a while.

It seemed to come back when a new post was added.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are the 'z' and 'c' functions?

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on May 16, 2008 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In a big long thread

you can press “z” on your keyboard to mark the current comment as “read” – ie, white instead of yellow. The “c” function brings you quickly from comment to comment without taking away the yellow.

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 16, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 16, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs lineup via ESPN 1000

Soriano
Theriot
Lee
ARam
Soto
Cedano – 2B
DeRo – RF
Reed Johnson
Sean Gallagher

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 16, 2008 10:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All righties

we gotta be careful Gorzelany doesn’t get a feel for the outside corner and starts dropping pitch after pitch out there

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

by gwood on May 16, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ondec

getting a little love, i like it.

"Anytime I want to throw 95 or 96 (m.p.h.), I can throw it. But it's not how hard you throw in the big leagues. It's how you locate your pitches and learn to pitch the game." - If Zambrano has truly figured out how to pitch, look out.

by kylejo on May 16, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lovin' two straight days of Cedeno.

"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 16, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no Dome?

he’s having problems facing Lefties, that’s right…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah...he's need a day off....

wasn’t the last time he got a break was when the cyst thing flared up on him? That was a long time ago.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineup for Today

Soriano LF
The Riot SS
ManLee 1B
Ramirez 3B
Soto C
Onedec 2B
DeRo RF
Johnson CF
Gallagher P (pissed he’s batting 9th)

"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 16, 2008 10:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All right! Obi ONEDEC Kenobi get another start!

(apologies to IowaCubs for stealing the idea)

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, nice job. His face blends in rather seemlessly.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My picks to have a good day...

...DLee and DeRosa

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on May 16, 2008 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank God

these are not your “picks to click”

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hawk?

Is that you? Please say no . . . :).

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

by gwood on May 16, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pirates lineup posted yet?

Can’t find it…

"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP

by Bump Bailey on May 16, 2008 10:59 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs vs Yankee's or Red Sox's

Does MLB not schedule the Yankee’s or Red Sox vs the Cubs when our division plays the AL East seeing that the Cubs play the White Sox’s twice.

I bleed double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on May 16, 2008 11:17 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pirates Lineup

Honus Wagner – SS
Roberto Clemente – CF
George Gibson – C
Steve Kemp – LF
Lee Mazzilli – RF
Jason Thompson – 1B
Bill Madlock – 3B
Carlos Garcia – 2B
Dock Ellis – P

"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 16, 2008 11:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where is Barry Bonds

Is he not in the line up due to an injection site reaction ???

I bleed double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on May 16, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe

They started Kemp over Bonds.

"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 16, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Derek Bell still in "operation shutdown"?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's still staring at Kerry's curveball from 1998

"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 16, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Four words:

Where is Willie Stargell.?

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on May 16, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He refused to

wear that ugly red jersey, so they benched 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 16, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

agreed!

"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 16, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What, no Dave Parker? The

cobra has got to be in the lineup.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 16, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No uniform

big enough…

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on May 16, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where's Bobby Hill?!?

BTW What’s he up to nowadays?

"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 16, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pie Traynor is at 3rd!

And Vern Law is pitching!

Get it right!

by bubbamike the one and only on May 16, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My humblest apologies

can you site your source please…. : )

"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 16, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

touche

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 16, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my, if Dock Ellis is hitting the LSD again

he may be wild, but no one will hit him.

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on May 16, 2008 11:26 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This was supposed to go under the "Pirates Lineup" post

n/t

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on May 16, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Close enough

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 16, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we're going to need that overflow thread

a lot sooner than anticipated…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if we didn't have

the sense of humor of a six year old it wouldn’t be a problem. hee!

by Emelie on May 16, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I had a a nickle for eveytime my mom, teachers, wife and mother-in-law

said that to me…I could afford season tickets.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The thread within a thread above

isn’t exactly helping the “cranky z function issue”, either.

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 16, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry.

/bows head. goes and sits in virtual corner.

"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 16, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not at all

Carry on.

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 16, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Friday....

the 16th! Anxious fans? I dunno?

"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 16, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we're 6-1.

And we’re about to face a team we’ve swept twice. It’s a little giddifying.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The fack that we've killed this team so far this year...

make me a little nervous. They have been playing MUCH better baseball their last 10 games too….8-2. I would expect them to be playing with revenge/payback on their minds.

Just sayin’

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we;ve actually beat them

9 times in a row, going back to last year

by philadelphiacub on May 16, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Correct

As mentioned in Al’s game thread.

"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 16, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind

I’m seeing things, but this is still accurate :)

"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 16, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

: )

I went back up to read Al’s game thread a couple more times, trying to figure out why I didn’t see this the first time…

Must be all the poop and pee jokes : )

...and yes, you are still accurate.

by Tangled Up In Blue on May 16, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is true...

I hope the trend continues!

by Tangled Up In Blue on May 16, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This.

"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 16, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poop.

I want a game to happen soon.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 11:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haha no joke...

i can’t even catch up w/ everyone today

by SoTxCub on May 16, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't start up....

We’ll have another hundred poop and pee jokes…:)

"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP

by Bump Bailey on May 16, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can I just take a minute to ask

why is Chad Fox up at this level? I cannot understand. A better yet, I cannot understand why he is getting so much time on the mound.

Sure it is a feel good story and no I don’t have numbers to back up this statement but…

he does not appear to be a good answer to any questions about relief pitching.

Am I alone on this?

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on May 16, 2008 11:52 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No sir, you are not.

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I have been wondering

the same thing. Don’t we have any alternative to him at Iowa?

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 16, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would hope so.

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Anyone else is an alternative to Chad Fox.

"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 16, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neil Cotts?

Les Walrond?

He’s a guy to throw in when you’re getting blown out. Someone has to pitch. :D I don’t necessarily know why he’s gone in when he has, but there’s been other confusions about that—Marmol, for example.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walrond has been released.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and you're

glad of that, right???

Cause he could take Fox’s place if he wasn’t… :D

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't expect any numbers, either.

I’d rather have an appendectomy than look at Chad Fox’s pitching stats again.

As for why? Because Crazy Uncle Lou said so, that’s why.

by cwyers on May 16, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, KR, you are not alone.

"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 16, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm definitely not jumping for joy when he takes the mound.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What does he do with it?

After he takes it, that is…

"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 16, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pees on it.

NO! NO! ABORT! ABORT!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ROTFLMMAO

"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 16, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everyone needs to go

and take a 10 minute break from this site…...

"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 16, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

A bathroom break.

"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 16, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO!

Wow, I really do need to take a break…..

by Tangled Up In Blue on May 16, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THE VOICE OF REASON

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My neighbors must think I've gone off my rocker

with all this nonstop maniacal laughing. bwahahahahahaha!

by Emelie on May 16, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You must be really easy.

Oh no he didn’t.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Easy as Sunday Morning

now you’ve got me laughing again.

by Emelie on May 16, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sounds hot.

In a crazy sort of way.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just Lou Being Lou.

"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 16, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, guys. No more pee jokes.

Poop.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 12:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow this thread really started out on the right poop.

I mean foot.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Interesting comment from Jaysons Starks chat on ESPN

Billy (Chicago, IL): Can someone say something about Carlos Marmol? He’s a freak of nature. 10 hits in 26 innings with 35 Ks.

SportsNation Jayson Stark: (1:32 PM ET ) Devastating stuff. You know, I’m glad you brought that up. I thought Lou Piniella took an unfair hit for taking Zambrano out of Game 1 last October and bringing in Marmol. I’m not sure how many people had noticed that Marmol had been way more unhittable last year than Zambrano was. But this season proves this guy is for real, isn’t it. I remember being at Wrigley last year when somebody asked Ryan Dempster if he was mentoring Marmol on how to be a closer. He said, “I think HE’S memtoring ME.”

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

by fischisgod on May 16, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh crap.

QUOTE OF THE DAY. ROFL

The kid is unreal. Show of hands that thinks he’s the next Cubs closer?

raises hand

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

keeps hand down

way too valuable to pitch him only three outs. He can come in in any situation and fire strikes… I love him. Definitely my next jerse

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

by fischisgod on May 16, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"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 16, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome video

When we were kids we used to play a game called Fastball. We’d pitch a tennis ball and hit it toward the school across the street. The sidewalk was a single, first floor a double, second floor a triple, third floor a home run. We’d imitate the stances (lefty and righty) of the Cubs and White Sox (I grew up in Hyde Park) of the time.

by Clark Addison on May 16, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where was the Jerome Walton stance?

The stream was buffering slow so I stopped it before it finished…. but you can’t do Cubs stances without at least one Jerome Walton. Right? Pretty unforgettable…hell I was 6 when he was a rookie and I remember it. lol

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 16, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pirates have been playing real good....

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

by fischisgod on May 16, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick Poll

Marmol or Joba?

"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP

by Bump Bailey on May 16, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Moba? (Marmol, no question.)

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs are Number One

On Baseball Prospectus’ ($) Hit List this week.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh77 on May 16, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn't realize

Johnson has twice as many AB’s as Felix. I knew it was more, but that’s hard to figure.

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chicago Cubs Baseball

is ON THE AIR!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you know if there is a number to get the broadcast on my phone?

"My body is a temple.... a temple of doom." -source unknown

by Basman on May 16, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't believe such a thing exists, no.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no idea

think of the CHARGES, tho!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just thought I saw someone mention that on here before

"My body is a temple.... a temple of doom." -source unknown

by Basman on May 16, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks anyway

"My body is a temple.... a temple of doom." -source unknown

by Basman on May 16, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

232-264-2345

Oh wait, that’s my ex girlfriend’s number.

-just kidding by the way

by jbowling13 on May 16, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

588-2300

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

867-5309

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn You

I was just about to post that. LOL

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the 588-2300 one

I know the song from santo’s post

by jbowling13 on May 16, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

google it.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahh a chicago thing

some jingle…is that correct?

by jbowling13 on May 16, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Precisely

"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 16, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you know they're national now?

I heard the jingle out here in the Bay Area, and did a double-take.

How trivial can a comment get?

by jbau on May 16, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just talked to her

She didn’t find it funny at all.

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

by TXCub on May 16, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-866-4-FELDCO

"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 16, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

beautiful day for a game

this is meteorological payback for Al.

by Emelie on May 16, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto in the five-spot!

Givin’ ARam protection. Excellent.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope the "Marshall Plan" works out today!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am dumb....

It’s Sean Gallagher….not Marshall….dumb dumb dumb

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone on the PBP

for us working fools.

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sanchez groundout

by CubsBall2202 on May 16, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL, check out the game thread...

...over at .the Buc’s Dugout. A grand total of one (1) comment, thus far

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sad isn't it?

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was about to jump in with "FIRST!" when "phillybucco" beat me to it.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aw man. That would have been funny.

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

now are two.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the PBP

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bay

HBP

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bay plunked

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bay steals

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori

goes to the vines to catch LaRoche’s long fly ball.

Inning over, 0-0.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

See? He's not afraid of the wall.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh he was afraid of it alright.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so what?

he still went into the wall to catch the ball. That’s what we need him to do.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the wind doing? In? Out? Left? Right?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sTUPID gAMEDAY IS lAGGING

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on May 16, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

woops, had capslock on

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on May 16, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any idea who will take this spot in the rotation?

I have tickets to all 3 games in Houston and was hoping Hill would be back in time to start on Wednesday. I like Gallagher enough, but I’d rather see Marshall or Hill.

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

by TXCub on May 16, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All righty lineup

ROFL

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"all-righty" then lineup?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alfonso HR!

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

WHERE ARE THE HATERS NOW?

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hated him for a while.

He deserved it.

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what?

just admit your mistake.

by Orval Overall on May 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That one game where

he matadored a fly ball that bounced over the wall was hard to take. I know he later homered to tie it, but this cat is frustrating some times.

Having him on the team is like dating a stripper. I stand by that.

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dating a stripper is frustrating?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So I hear.

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its that stipper/housewife thing

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like, "she gives it all away at work and doesn't bring any home" kinda thing?

And why am I spending so much time on this metaphor?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wouldn't know about that

but i do know you’re crazy if you dont appreciate this guy. no one’s perfect, but whatever bad defensive games he has had are more than outweighed by the runs he’s saved throwing guys out at home.

and what he does with the bat is just a thing of beauty.

by Orval Overall on May 16, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed... at times

If you don’t think he looks really ugly at other times then you, my friend, or suffering from selective memory

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If dating a stipper is frustrating

your thinking too much.

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on May 16, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HOME RUN!

Soriano returns the favor. Third leadoff HR this WEEK.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

"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 16, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MDBNIU punches another kitten!

SORIANO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"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 16, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MEOWWWWWWWWWWWWCH!!!!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

done.

done.

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

by Mr Snrub on May 16, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori HR!

have to quit my bitchin’ about Sori in leadoff

by Emelie on May 16, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

First Pitch!!

YARD!!!!!!!

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 16, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori HR on first pitch.

"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 16, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

“You’ve either gotta be stubborn or stupid to throw him a first pitch strike.” Bob… ha ha.

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL....

what a stat hogging selfish leadoff HR.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HR = personal stat

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 16, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wins=team stat. :D

he won at least two games for us against the Dbacks.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No...

we won those games in spite of his HRs and hits.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

au-contraire... :D

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"You have to be dumb or stupid to throw him a first pitch FB"

Len ROFL

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Len Kasper actually said that?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL, BB doesn't hold back. Love it.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To his credit

He said “Stubborn or Stupid” see above

"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 16, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i heart soriano

what a baller. how can anyone throw a fastball ANYWHERE near the plate on the 1st pitch?!

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 16, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Was it near Al?

"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP

by Bump Bailey on May 16, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Below him in the 2nd or 3rd row...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theriot

walks.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy-Doo walks.

Nice AB by Theriot not being anxious after the HR.

"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 16, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

I think for me it has to do with the Youtube video embedded. Where I am Youtube is blocked, so I think that interferes with the automatic updates.

by John Q Freejazz on May 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SORIANOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttteeeeee

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wouldnt be dumb

at least to pitch around him. Throwing him a fastball is like punting to Devin Hester.

by Orval Overall on May 16, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee lfies out to RF.

Cubs jumping on the first pitch and ball really jumping to RF/RC

"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 16, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot steals second. Bad throw in CF, Theriot to third. Good jump by Theriot

"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 16, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs are hitting this guy HARD

OH SNAP RIOT TO THIRD

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"oh snap??"

Is my 9 year old on here? Sara – you should be in school!!!!!!!!!!! LOL – just teasing.

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on May 16, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice!

theriot to 3rd SB/error

"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 16, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot steals 2nd

takes third on Paulino’s airmail to Center

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A great day already

Watching in Southern Florida, game FINALLY on WGN, Sori leadoff HR, Theriot walks, and looks like we’re getting a good jump on the Bucs

by noiseboy on May 16, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This kid is goint to get taken out in the first.

Book it.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Aww nm, Aram grounded out

Pish Posh

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hope not

i’d like to see him go 3 so we can get our knocks

by noiseboy on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thertiot scores!

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I call Ramirez RBI Double...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Next time maybe

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramirez GO to 2B. Theriot scores. 2-0 Cubs

"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 16, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that play was...

5-3…not 4-3

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OOps.

"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 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Therio

scores on Aram’s grounder to third. Heads-up running by Theriot.

2-0 Cubs.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gorzelanny is not fooling anyone right now.

"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 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GO CUBS! ANOTHER RUN!!!

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Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!

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Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this team is a run-scoring machine right now

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 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SOTO!!!!!!!! YARD!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3-0 CUBS!!

"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 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SOTO

HR! Wow. That was fast.

3-0.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GEO NO DOUBTER

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BWAHAHAHAHAHAH

I might get my wish

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DEAR GAWD!!!!!!!!!!

soto is freaking AWESOME

"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 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SOTO

goes yard!!!!!

by noiseboy on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SOTO!!!

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JESUS I LOVE THIS TEAM

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

did Al catch it?

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 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Santo asked Hughes

if the ball to 3B was hit to Gorzelany . . .

by Shanghai Badger on May 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Talk about a hanger

That was pathetic.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what i love about soto

he always ALWAYS runs out of the box! don’t see that 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 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hello Soto

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on May 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Geovany Soto...

is a full grown man.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man-beast

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meast.

"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 16, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meast feast

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He spells M...A...N...MAN...

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MVP!!! MVP!!! MVP!!!!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damned if you do, damned if you dont

Is Bob a little lubricated? lol

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That last new comments little popup box...

was almost as tall at my whole monitor…haha

by MillsChC on May 16, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ONEDEC

let’s keep it going. . .

by noiseboy on May 16, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

another great ab for 1dec

"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 16, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno's ABs

This is his new thing: even if he gets behind in the count, he’s now working the count, fouling off a plethora of pitches. Nine-pitch at-bats are great even if they don’t always end up in a hit.

by John Q Freejazz on May 16, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but

he needs to start laying off the high stuff. Swung at a bunch of balls that at-bat but you’re right he’s definitely progressing.

"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 16, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno Lines out to RF. Inning over. 3-0 Cubs.

"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 16, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1dec

grounds out, I think.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lined out 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

by gary varsho on May 16, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

flyout

"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 16, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh, Flyout to Nady

although I will admit, Xavier Nady is a fun name to say out loud

by BlueDWarrior on May 16, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what a great inning

that was amazing to watch…i LOVE THIS TEAM

"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 16, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow / 3-0 already

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Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TOO BIG FOR A GAME THREAD. Bad form.

"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 16, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude...

NLP-zone!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THAT

is really cool.

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on May 16, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

for a fanpost yes...

a 2 meg gif in a gamethread is NOT cool….

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, if I was Lou, I'd pull malicedoom from the lineup right now.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

for those that want/need to AdBlock it

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/malicedoom/Wonka.gif

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on May 16, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

mlb gameday

says the Soto homer never happened. they went straight from Ramirez to Cedeno.

by Orval Overall on May 16, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe it didnt... ;)

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 16, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could use it.

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Before we massacre this thread, anybody need PBP?

"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 16, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good question

guess not.

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could use it.

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome Home Gorzelanny

"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 16, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great commercials...

i have a killer ad idea… a talking wart. lol wart??? blah

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 16, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was sick

i hope i am a better market research person than that guy

"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 16, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF is Gallagher doing...

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by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Being a young, inexperienced pitcher. Settle down.

"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 16, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure he didn't walk him on purpose.

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 16, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's see how Gallagher like pitching with a lead...

huh…walks the leadoff man.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gallager walks

Nady.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Len and Bob are so good.

Make me laugh every time I watch.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice play by Sean!

"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 16, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was off the end of the bat. Odd spin.

"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 16, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why was Riot so out of position?

That should have been a DP

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NM Bob just answered my ?

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He wasn't "out of position"...

he was attempting to make a play on the ball…it wasn’t hit that hard and he was charging in to get it.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gallagher

throws out Nady on a roll-back to the mound.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hardly a roll-back

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm taking this off the radio,

so, I’m typing what I catch.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take it.

I’m watching on TV.

"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 16, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it's okay, I can handle PBP...

I’m watching and not hungover…

"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 16, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you got it.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Imagine that

muah

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paulino

flies out.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Paulino FO to CF. 2 down. Man on 1B

"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 16, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Edmonds

makin friends in the dugout. . . LOL

by noiseboy on May 16, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

as long as it's not in the showers...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes...i went there.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the showers?

"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 16, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

zing!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just because

they’re not visible on WGN, doesn’t mean it’s not happening. :P

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a pioneer. A visionary.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we not?

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doug Mientkiewicz is still ALIVE?

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by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes...and he made sportscenter last night 3 times.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn Sean has some nasty stuff.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sean overthrowing a bit.

"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 16, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on, Sean

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by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bixler IF single to 3B. Nice play by Rammy, but Bixler's quickl

"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 16, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sean still scares me.

I want him to prove me wrong.

"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 16, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd still rather have him pitch than marquis

but then again id rather have anyone pitch over marquis

by CubsBall2202 on May 16, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DAMNIT

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by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice bare-handed grab on a roller to ramirez

Bixler beats it… safe at first & second.

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Runners on 1st and 2nd, 2 down.

"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 16, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn't think he was that fast!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there we go

by ondro on May 16, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We need to get out of this NOW

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by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude, ixnay on the if-jayz.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jay-Z?

At the cubs game? Where?

"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 16, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously.

you’re singlehandedly crippling the game thread.

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

by gary varsho on May 16, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You don't seem to grasp the reason

we have an overflow thread

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot man!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is this thread so GD slo....OHHHH

Stop 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 16, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

blocking the images

in firefox is really helping my thread reload.

Try right clicking on the image.

by jbau on May 16, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flyout to CF. to the bottom of the 2nd. 3-0 Cubs

"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 16, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can of corn to johnson.

Middle 2

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NOOOO!!!!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please avoid Hawk-isms.:-)

"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 16, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's fair.

My sincere apologies.

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok cool.

Man, Sean has good movement but they are getting good wood on the ball.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

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by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good for Sean

He’s having a pretty good run so far.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

34

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Derosa 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

by gary varsho on May 16, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

w00t!

Nice double for DeRo!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that is why you hustle

"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 16, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Derosa stretches single into a double.

"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 16, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs are all over the first pitch 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 16, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The good news is...

malicedoom doesn’t have any other gigantic animated gifs left in his photobucket album.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is it just me

or does Johnson’s chin-hair look bushier in the GD picture than in real life?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Malicedoom:

Thanks

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At this rate

Gorzelanny isn’t going to last long, we should take advantage while he’s out there

by slcathena on May 16, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no

hes on my fantasy.

by xene on May 16, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is why I hate fantasy

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Cubs always trump fantasy."

This is why I cannot play fantasy sports. I just end up with a team full of Cubs, or Bears.

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on May 16, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha ha!

In highschool my first fantasy baseball team was like all Cubs, the people in my league thought I was insane.

It didn’t go well—I only play fantasy football now, and have to check myself when it comes to team loyalty. ;)

by slcathena on May 16, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's true

i benched peavy and maddux the past two nights. i just knew the cubs would light em up.

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

by Mr Snrub on May 16, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same

I had him starting his last two starts vs the cubs and he got rocked so today i put him back in to start hoping to keep the streak alive and so far it looks good

by CubsBall2202 on May 16, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johnson single to RF. 1st and 3rd, no outs for Gallagher

"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 16, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on, kid!

Help yourself out!!

by slcathena on May 16, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I told you this kid would get knocked out soon.

This inning is it. This will be a great Cubs game to watch. :D

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gallagher squaring to bunt.

"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 16, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!

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by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone else get the feeling...

we’re gonna score more than 3 runs today?

jinx.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOAH WOAH WOAH

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL - I hope more

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by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gallagher almost fouls out on abunt attempt.

"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 16, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH SEAN

Nice sac

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good bunt by the Kid.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gallagher sac bunt. Runners on 2nd and 3rd, one out 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

by gary varsho on May 16, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's go ASor!!

clap clap clapclapclap

by noiseboy on May 16, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SECOND HR FROM SORI

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 RUN DONG 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

by gary varsho on May 16, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

basket shot!!

he is on fire… call the C F D

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 16, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will not post a picture in response to this....

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BCB fans

thank you for your restraint.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

back to back!!!

ASOR HR!!!!!!!!!!!!

by noiseboy on May 16, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!~?!?!??!??!?!?!?

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW!

3 run HR, SORIANO!

Two at bats, two home runs! FOUR pitches!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SORI!!!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on May 16, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"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 16, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All these sac bunts make me happy.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY FREAKING SHIT CRAP

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on May 16, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I HAVE RUN OUT OF ADJECTIVESSSS

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG OMG OMG OMG

this is why we are not TRADING SORIANO HE IS HOTTER THAN HOTT!!!!!!!!!!

"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 16, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

as they say on tv, I rest my case.

by Orval Overall on May 16, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

Now he’s turning it on! He’s really hit his stride of late

by sdurst on May 16, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY SHIT

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by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Buh-Bye...

Soriano guarantees they mention the Cubs on Baseball Tonight.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

Cubs get no love lately

by noiseboy on May 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

6-0 Cubs.

"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 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sean’s got breathing room

by ondro on May 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hope he uses it

to his advantage. . . work on some pitches Sean!!!

by noiseboy on May 16, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MONEY!!!!!!

I’ve got this on gamecast, safe to say the wind is blowing out today?

by slcathena on May 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

quite!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excellent.

Tee it up to left, boys!

by slcathena on May 16, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somewhere out there, the Animal Cops are closing in on MDBDIU's location.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHHAAHHAA

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This poor kid has to be crying inside.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a selfish home run

He was just padding his stats.

by Wreckard on May 16, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate that a$$-whole...

useless 3 run HRs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MDBNIU has likely broken a hand by now, punching walls.

"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 16, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO...he's just busy typing his opinion of...

how we won this game in spite of Soriano’s 4 RBI’s…and counting.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's quite funny reference his community projections for Soriano

given his recent pronouncements… look them up some time.

by jbau on May 16, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

naturally my opponent in fantasy has Soriano

but I’ll happily take a beatdown if Soriano can keep this up

by grifdog on May 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

could be worse

last year i was opposite him for his three homer game.

the year before when he was with the nats, I was AT a three homer game, went home and saw my opponent had Soriano then too.

Moral of the story, draft Soriano.

by Orval Overall on May 16, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that

or avoid being up against him when he starts hitting homers, that takes skill

by grifdog on May 16, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have soriano

i tried to trade him straight up for justin upton…and got turned down. boy am i glad!

"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 16, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don Zimmer sighting on a rooftop!

"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 16, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They said that ten times.

He turned towards the field at the crack of the bat on Sori’s HR

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice to see Popeye..

He was fun when he was here..

"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP

by Bump Bailey on May 16, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trade Soriano for Holliday now...

while his value is high…

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee flies out to CF to end the inning. I missed the second out. Sorry. 6-0 Cubbies, top of three.

"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 16, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's such a love/hate thing, it's so funny

When he’s striking out every time you’re like GRRRR

Then you’re jumping up and down when he’s hot as SHIT ROFL

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Greetings from the United Kingdom

It’s my first full day in country after arriving yesterday morning, and I get a nice evening (it’s 8pm here) of watching the Cubs dominate tonight – the Armed Forces Network is showing the WGN feed live!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 16, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta love

the AFN commercials

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually liked that channel a lot when I was overseas

They know what grunts want to see lol

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You must be kidding.

Or have never seen an AFN commercial

"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 16, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did my time...

and I was def. kidding.

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What branch

cwyers and I are jarheads, and Fukumania’s Army

"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 16, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Fukumania's Army like the Kiss Army?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I meant Fukumania is Army.

D’oh.

"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 16, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They call me...DR. LOVE!!! (Ahem, sorry.)

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was an Air Force "shoe clerk"

Kyrgyzstan, bagram, and the Died”

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm USAF

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 16, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I took

the Vol separation bonus last year. If you’re AD, we could play “do-you-know”

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol, yup I'm active

I have a strong belief that the “do you know” game in the AF only requires 3 degrees of seperation… at most.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 16, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what base are you at?

i was at raf mildenhall WAY back in ‘91

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 16, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm at the tri-base area

RAF Alconbury currently in their lodging though I’ll be working at RAF Molesworth

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 16, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cool...

i loved it over there…

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 16, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sanchez steps in.

"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 16, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Filling the tote bag with HR balls

I love these guys ROFL

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

F.Y.I.

I deleted those images (sorry about that) – so refresh the page and things should speed up a bit.

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Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you...

it’s appreciated.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What tags do you use on here btw?

To post pics/.gifs?

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

use the tree icon above the comment box.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ohh, duh I'm stupid.

Just not used to this interface, sorry.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHY IS HE WALKING GUYS?!? Sheesh.

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Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he heard chicks dig the base on balls.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

like AFN commercials no way they are horrible

by ondro on May 16, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DOUBLE PLAY!

Not sure I exactly caught it all…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHHAHAHAH

What a play!

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is awesome!

"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 16, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at playing fist base!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

D-Lee is a defensive WIZARD!

snags a hard liner. steps on first. throws to second. Theriot throws back to D-Lee who tags the runner.

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 16, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Slick double play by Lee and Theriot...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOO-HOO!

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Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol pirates

they’re bad

yet they just took 2 of 3 in STL.

by grifdog on May 16, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And we thank them for that.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sanches walks, McClouth lines to Lee, who tags the bag, throws to Theriot, Sanchez turns around, Theriot goes back to Lee, who tags sanchez

"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 16, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ah, I see.

Of course. When Lee gets the first out, the force isn’t on, so the runner has to be tagged, and Sanchez turned around.

Hard to visualize on the radio. :P

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 16, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that was a tricky play to visualize.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee's glove is SSSSOOOOOO Sweet

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 16, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you tasted it?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 Outs

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Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 16, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

popout to SS. No to the bottom of three, 6-0 Cubs.

this thread is crawling.

"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 16, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

allright Gorzelanny

6 shutout innings from here on

by xene on May 16, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano would like to have a word with you

"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 16, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

doggone those are some extra clever retorts men

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 16, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have an excuse

I can’t speak for anyone else.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't have an excuse...

I’m just a stark raving lunatic.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes indeedy

must be because it’s Friday

by sue369 on May 16, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought you meant

the posters in here but yes the team is running on all cylinders.

by sue369 on May 16, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and we enjoy both kinds of music..

county and western

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto 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

by gary varsho on May 16, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 per inning...

By my math would mean… we win a bazillion to nothing.

by Slim1256 on May 16, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats good math

"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 16, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What can I say?

I graduated from an engineering school. :)

by Slim1256 on May 16, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Were are

En Fuego!

"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 16, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently, Gorzelanny is the sacrificial lamb.

Doesn’t look to be coming out any time soon.

"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 16, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I almost feel bad for him.

Almost.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

From the Buc's Dugout game thread:
There’s also speculation Jim Tracy wrecked Gorzo’s arm by leaving him out for 100+ pitches for a bunch of starts in a row late last year.

by EmmaOMG on May 16, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nanika Ga Okoru!

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

by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geo is 7-10 against him?

Good lord. Talk about a guy you don’t want to face.

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

by Fukumania on May 16, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Told you Girardi

should’ve been our manager

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss col