Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Tuesday 5/20, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on May 20, 2008 8:31 PM CDT
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We are making Sampson look
like Sampson. Nine outs left to turn this one around.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
maaaaaan
i still think we’re coming back
"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
I think so too.
But I thought the Bulls would get the first lottery pick tonight.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Pasta diving Lee
Single for Blum
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Apparently a spicy dish
According to DragonsFantastic
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
anyone
up in the pen for the Cubs? Demp is around 108 pitches.
2008: The year we put it all together.
If we get one on...
I don’t see Demp hitting for himself.
6-0 Brewers
Top 9 at Pittsburge
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
For whom the bell Towles...
that was Dempster’s last batter. Let’s score 3+ in the top of the 7th and get him the chance for a “W”.
Time to put Sampson in the showers.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Country music
has absolutely no redeeming value… But thats just me.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Soto singles
Lets get to them before the 9th. Dont want to see Valverde.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
A DP was not what I had in mind!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
one more week!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Jim Edmonds: routine 4-6-3 DP
GO AWAY JIM!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Long, Hard
Single for DeRo
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Does it really matter?
He’s hitting SOMEWHERE in the lineup. Worrying about where is kinda like worrying about which side of your neck you’re bleeding out of.
A walk and a Soriano jack would be even better!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
let it be.
cause Sori’s gonna get his chance.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
if he..
catches one over the plate, he can hit a ton
and a baseball!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Walks on 4 (BAD) pitches
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Sampsonite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Brocail & Ausmus
enter the game.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I'm a pretty fun guy too.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
That sounds
like a vegetable side dish to go with the above mentioned Pasta diving Lee
Alfonso looks bad on those 2 strikes.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
That was not a good at bat.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
And even worse on the high heat
K
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
how is he not catching up to those
"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
I thought SWL was going to give us a picture
of Soriano swinging Fontenot.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Greatest player on earth last week.
A poor little leaguer this week.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Soriano is truly a baffling player...
Can’t remember a player that goes from good to bad to good so quickly and so often.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
if he can't get 2 hits every night
he’s not worth $136M. Sori probably never played in college, either ;-)
by Shanghai Badger on May 20, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish you weren't the way you are.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I wouldn't have guessed that MDBNIU's mom posted here.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
wow
this is what it takes for you to stick your scruffy little head out from where you keep it… stuck?
Cubs are in first place, but who cares, because Soriano is streaky.
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by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy there big fella
we’re in first dude. it’s one game.
Uhhh
Soriano is still on an absolute tear. Relax.
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
I'll say that all things considered
Soriano is one helluva ball player.
But I disagree he is still on an absolute tear.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Sori Is Good
But not great. Career OBP (incl. when leading off) too low for an effective leadoff hitter.
In a perfect
world I tend to agree with you. But look at this way: He’s really only a leadoff hitter one time per game. Other than that don’t you want him to be in one of the first three spots as one of your best hitters getting many AB’s? He really doesn’t fit the roles of a 2 or 3 hole hitter either, so what, you drop him to 5 or 6 make him lose AB’s? I dunno, I’ll go with Lou on this one.
I See Your Point
But to me it’s a matter of having your higher OBP guys batting ahead of your best power hitters from start to finish. So if there’s an option to move someone with a higher on base pct than Sori into Sori’s leadoff spot it should be done. Rolling the dice and hoping for “good Sori” is too risky to expect the offense to be as functional as it could be.
Again..
I tend to agree with you. But so far it’s hard to argue that Lou hasn’t put together a productive offense.
Keeping My Fingers Crossed
It’s possible that the overall improvement may outweigh Sori’s streakiness…anyway I sure hope so!
The catcher set up low and away...
Brocail missed his spot by a foot and a half and Soriano still swung. Sooooooooooooo streaky!
Well, there's still outs..
If this Ascanio guy can hold them.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice heater there
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
bad luck hit for Ascanio
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
What really killed that
was the DP that the former cardinal hit into. Can we call it a wrap on the guy who gave a night off to Johnson?
i hate edmonds
"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
More as a Cub or a Cardinal?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
cub prolly
"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
I hated him more as a Cardinal, but there's still time, might change my mind.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You
didnt like him cause of the damage he delt to the Cubs. Now he might be, could get back… no. Not with what we are tring to do this year. Send him to tripple A and see if he can get his timing down in the minors. If he does bring him up like an undead hooker. But my guess is that hes about done.
Yep,
Been impressed by him, wonder if the Orioles wish they had made that deal. I’m glad we didn’t.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Unlucky jam job.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Ah, the baseball gods are at it again....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
i think it was a groundout to 2nd
"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
they show that one all the time.
i don’t remember when he ever did that, though.
he did come through in the clutch at the end of last season though. i’ll give him that.
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
I remember lots of home runs hit hit against the Sox when he was a Twin..
I think he hit maybe one as a Cub against the Sox.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
The Marlins
picked up JJ today. Signed him to a AAA deal. Now we have a new Marlin who can lead them to a sweep against us. Ugh.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Yep
The most brutal umpire in the bigs today.
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He thinks his shit doesn't stink
because he was in Naked Gun.
"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
Bad idea to walk Tejada in front of Berkman....
Lou will NOT happy about that!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Tejada employed
a guess hack notary public.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
2-out walk
Rothschild visits the mound
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
"So they're gonna walk Tejada to get to Berkman
Lou must be thinking…
I don’t know WHAT he’s thinking!”
I have a bad feeling..
Hope I’m wrong!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
WOW
Little league K zone for us there.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
You got it.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
wish granted.
great pitch.
sweep the leg, jose!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
HE'S THE BEST.....AROUND!
Nothing’s gonna get Jose down.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
CB and fat west
someone get angel hernandez on this crew stat
by louisiana lumberman on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions
anyone ever watch that show American HodRod?
Berkman reminds me of Blue Bear.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
no thanks
I had bratwust for dinner already
by Shanghai Badger on May 20, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I have some shirts from there.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
needs more angel
lets get rapuano outta there and move angel on in. lots of room to get worse for crew j with an upgrade like angel
by louisiana lumberman on May 20, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Berkman
needs some superglue for his gloves, so he doesn’t kill someone with that bat.
2008: The year we put it all together.
If I was Carlos Lee, I'd move far away from Berkman when he's batting!
Get some pine tar!
Hey, it's a new century!
Looks like the scouting report on Jose was true.
Electric stuff, shaky control at times.
I like ‘em.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I think he's Omar Infante.
Could be wrong.
It’s happened before.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I'd say we did ok there.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
do we need
to check his fingerprints?
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by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
in defense
For CB I guess he is a nice guy. But couldnt call a friend let alone a strike. But yeah. those guys are the 3 worst imo.
by louisiana lumberman on May 20, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee is snake bit
Two fastballs in the mug, and now Berkman is trying to nail him with his bat!
by californiachicagoan on May 20, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
Remember when...
Bucknor screwed us over on a double switch call when Dusty was the manager?
Some get a hold of CB behind the plate and give him this
Rule 2.00 – The Strike Zone
The Strike Zone is defined as that area over homeplate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniform pants, and the lower level is a line at the hollow beneath the kneecap. The Strike Zone shall be determined from the batter’s stance as the batter is prepared to swing at a pitched ball.
Hey, didn't mind the liberal zone he gave Berkman.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Dempster wasn't bad tonight
he was squeezed during Pence’s AB. he should have been 0-2 on him but the ump called 0-2
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Scrappy flyout.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Offense
We haven’t loked too good tonight….(as lee gets a hit)
Jose Valverde:
The least watchable player in the MLB
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
D-Lee.
Do it again, Rammy.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Ah, he was thinking of that too!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Aramis didn't get cheated on that hack
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
BASE RUNNERS...
BASE RUNNERS BASE RUNNERS BASE RUNNER SBASE RUNNERS BASE RUNNERS BASE RUNNERS BASE RUNNERS BASE RUNNERS BASE RUNNERS BASE RUNNERS BASE RUNNERS
PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
clogged
whoa whoa whoa. We get another guy on base and things will be clogged.
by louisiana lumberman on May 20, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
ramirez why don't you jack off here?
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LOL
there should be an “on” in there..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
uhm, still no dice
maybe if you said “one” should replace “off”
by Shanghai Badger on May 20, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
got beat with a really hittable fb
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
Damn...
Well hit to CF. Caught by Bourn
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
weak pop out to LF
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
well, he hit it in the air, anyway.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
won't happen tonight
since HOU bats last. but I know what you meant
by Shanghai Badger on May 20, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Who's that?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Yeah, motion to deny proposed nickname.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Darn!
Now we’re going to see that clown Valverde! That guy is going to start a fight with his antics!
Hey, it's a new century!
I'd Get In His Head
Keep asking to check the ball, call time out during his windup, get him rattled into making a mistake.
Jim Edmonds
may be hated, but arguably the greatest defensive CF of all time.
well Willie Mayes rings a bell
but he is atleast in the top 5
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
that is really debatable
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
As in
I vociferously disagree
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Well, the way he's hitting, he'd better catch the ball!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
you must be joking.
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by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHA
Bucknor throws like a girl.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
Great catch by Dome
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Its an approved nickname
Check with the Japanese fans.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
no, no, no...
that’s what HE prefers…
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by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
denied
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I appreciate that.
I do.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Dome is actually his nickname.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
wow...
maybe if he was playing deeper….wait a minute
Nice catch by Kosuke.
Looked like some Chunchi Dragons fans were right there cheering him on.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Dome with a hop.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
I hate Pence
(and Edmonds.)
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Huner Pence is a real good talent
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He hit .320 and slugged .540 as a rookie
that level could be pretty high
by californiachicagoan on May 20, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
wiating
for someone to say Feliz woulda caught it
Dome's bunny hop
is a bit bigger than Fonzies
by californiachicagoan on May 20, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
Ascanio isn't fooling anybody
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so nice to see you
when the Cubs are losing.
He got out of the inning. He’s not going to throw a no-no relief appearance.
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by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Congrats
You’re officially ignored. I’m sick and tired of your hard on for me.
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w00t! I'm on teh list!
Except, of course, you’ll still READ everything I write. It’s not like you ever had any reasonable answers to questions anyway.
Right, Blue Mike? Right? Right??? RIGHT????
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Good night
It’s past curfew in Highland Park.
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then go to sleep.
no one here will keep you from your rest.
But I think your ignore tactics aren’t working very well..
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by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Now THAT'S a strawman.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
How
Does he hit like that? He has no stride. Im gonna have to watch that a few times.
Walk the lefty to face righty Ausmus.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Jose Valverde sucks
Cubs can get to him. He’s the most overrated closer in the bigs.
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I thought
that was Wood, Blue Mike. Right? Kerry Wood is overrated, right?
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by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
FIGHT FIGHT!
I feel a brawl coming on!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto doubles....
Edmonds hits it into crawford boxes! Tie game!
Hope is not a strategy!
But it’s a nice thought!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
you must be living in the future, like UK or something
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
more like
Soto singles
Edmonds dribbles into an unassisted triple play to the catcher (yep, he’s so bad he makes extra outs)
Stop the negative thoughts!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm Old School
So I’d love for Billy Martin or Dick Williams or Earl Weaver to pull out all the stops on Valverde that I suggested. No finer managers when it came to psychological warfare and stealing victories. Too bad Billy and Dick were such shitheels, though.
Alcoholism will do that to a manager
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Scoreboard Update...
Cards lead 2-0 to the lifeless Padres
well look at the bright side
we will still be in first no matter what until friday at the earliest
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
And I thought the Giants were going to be bad...
the Padres are worse!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think we went.
I call BS
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I meant "he"
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
are you and soto... one?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Sometimes I feel like we are.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
And sometimes when we touch...
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
um
why isn’t soto running to first, they never tagged him
WAS THAT A JOKE!!!!
How bout at least a check to first!
I'll take a walk!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
wow!
look at edmonds, not being completely douche-y
"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
Oh man, that was one bad pitch!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
WOO!
wild pitch
"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
Edmonds is gonna
manufacture a run!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I was gonna say...
...Valverde has a sick ground ball pitch, but the DP is out of order now.
i just hope
derosa doesn’t do his usual swing for the fence to tie it routine
"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
damn it dero
here comes heat
"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
That splitter is nasty
and he pairs it with 97 mph heat.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Fontenot...
...has some sneaky power, but lets get some hits.
Tejada
should shut the fuck up. i really dont like him.
shizzle
if dero runs that out he’s safe – he was jogging
"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
Fontenot 2 run hr?
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
Deceptive power!
F-me
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Valverde minus finger equal Alfonsucka
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what does that even MEAN?
That’s even more incomprehensible than ever. Congrats, Blue Mike!
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by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
way to be patient Font.
NOT.
Sigh. I’d be happy if he never batted as a cub again.
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Beats the hell out of me
"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
G'night sports fans.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
oh well
yeah…........fontenot blows…......but face it…..he’s 25 on 25 man roster. Let’s get em tommorrow
Hoffpauier and Fontenot on bench at same time isnt' good
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Well...
....let’s go out and get em’ tomorrow. Hopefully Gallager pitches well.
Already PH'd
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
he pinch-hit
earlier, and walked, as I recall.
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by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
What about
oh, whats i=his name??? Ahhh yes, Cedeno!!!
Yep
Sampson is an overachiever that has the number of the Cubs. Give him credit for pitching a solid game. Dempster did OK, but the walks came back to bite him.
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I would love nothing more...
...than the Padres to score 10 runs against the Cards and smoke em’ out. I live in So. IL so all I get ALL the time are the f’ing cards games.
Pads would need a miracle to score 10 runs!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
In the series?
"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
Lou Is Too Matchup Happy Sometimes
That’s the only reason I can think of as far as why Fontenot batted against Valverde. The “lefty-righty” matchup thing is more than a little overrated.
For those who care..
...Padres have 1st and 3rd no out against the Cards. Let’s rough em up here!!!! Ok I promise no more updates.
nothing wrong with
more updates.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Fontenot
Made more contact than Soriano tonight.
eh,
bad game all around. rebound on the morrow. step on their necks and all that jazz.
Peace out fools, thanks for making it fun.
cmon!
even I gotta admit the guys had a great run. He is not gonna carry us every night…..geeeeeeeeeeeeeez!
Love the name!!
Do you own a muffin shop?
"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
or fix mufflers?
"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
really bad offense tonight
where was the patience, two walks and astros pitchers threw only 109 pitches the entire night!!
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
Starter, maybe. Lets see what happens after the next 2 rounds.
CF, once again, wait and see if Jimmy pans out. I am not gonna argue though that I wouldn’t want Crawford to play RF and Dome in CF, but let’s see what happens. I like our bench though.
at this point
nothing. Losing one game to Houston isn’t exactly the end of the world.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
That's asking the wrong question.
The first thing you have to do right now is figure out which teams are going to be out of it. Then you have to figure which of them will realize that and sell. So it’s 50% projection, 50% psychoanalysis of the GM at this point. Then you look over what’s available, what the Cubs might want out of what’s available, and whether or not they have the trading chips to get that, as well as chips that match up well with the needs of the organization.
I thought you just hit the trade button?
And made it happen. Will be interesting to see who’s dealing who, for sure. Not sure any marquee guys will be out there.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
About the only top-shelf pitcher you could see would be Burnett...
...MAYBE Chris Young, but I think he’s overrated anyway.
As far as position players, who knows. The Padres are the only team that has really thrown in the towel yet, and with a soft wild card in the NL (so far, at least) a lot of teams might hang in there longer than they probably should.
I should go ahead and add that the Cubs are very limited...
...in where they can plug in upgrades. The only positions where they can realistically upgrade are up the middle—SS, CF and 2B. Salary concerns if nothing else preclude upgrades at the corners.
The Cubs also have a very limited conception of the sort of player who can help them of offense – lefty, probably a middle of the order sort. And most of those guys, guess what, play the corners.
Now, if Reedmonds doesn’t work out (and that seems possible if not likely) and Pie isn’t tearing up AAA, Hendry is likely to try to do something about CF. But other than that, nothing’s certain.
I think so.
Who did Cedeno hit his GS off of?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
No, a Cub pitcher giving up a grand slam, not a hitter hitting one.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
yes, I know
I’m also asking about 1Dec’s GS.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Escaino
Wasn`t Marmolish tonight but got the job done and saved our bullpen for the rest of this roadtrip. A fresh bullpen = WINS!!!
he did, I thought he did pretty well.
and Marmol and Wood both got to sit too. That bodes well for tomorrow.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 20, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
zzzzzzzzzzzzz
Night everyone!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 20, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
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