Open Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Wednesday 5/21, 7:05 CT
by Al on May 21, 2008 4:15 PM CDT
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Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros, May 21, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
Afternoon notes:
- Barry Rozner says that not only will the Cubs win the NL Central, they ought to win by at least 10 games.
- Bruce Miles talks stats with Ryan Theriot, and reminds us:
Theriot made some changes to his swing over the winter and came to spring training in good shape, proving that perhaps you can work and "grit" your way to better numbers.
- Sean Gallagher went on the Kerry Wood diet over the winter and lost 30 pounds. If you're interested in the company that provides Wood, Gallagher and others with the diet plan and meals, Sunfare, here's their website, although as of now they only operate in the Phoenix and Los Angeles areas. (It ain't cheap, either.)
- For the Astros fan point of view, check out the SBN Astros site The Crawfish Boxes. (You see lineups posted there because they wait longer to post their game threads, only an hour before game time. I don't think you guys want to wait that long. Right?)
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Shawn Chacon has set an unusual record this year: his first nine starts all ended with a no-decision. He's actually pitched fairly well in most of them, including 8 shutout innings against the Phillies on April 15. The Astros are 4-5 in Chacon's starts. He is 1-3, 8.31 in 5 career starts vs. the Cubs, and Aramis Ramirez eats him for breakfast, lunch and dinner (.588/.600/1.706, yes, that's one-point-seven-zero-six, 10-for-17, 4 doubles, 5 HR, 13 RBI).
Sean Gallagher threw OK in his first start, better in his next one, and now is the time for him to continue what appears to be a developing consistency. He pitched one scoreless inning in relief against Houston last August 8, and the only hit he has allowed to a current member of the Astros is a single to Kaz Matsui, last year when Matsui was with the Rockies.
Today's game is on cable in Chicago and Houston and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Today's overflow comment thread will post at 8:30 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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1st post - GO CUBS!
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 21, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1st?
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 4-2 (.667), DRS: 1
by joeschmitt on May 21, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just gotcha.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 21, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CHACON
LIGHT EM UP
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 21, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope - I wonder if Rich Hill will be watching nervously if Gallagher is awesome tonight
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 21, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He isn't in the minors because of how others are pitching
by californiachicagoan on May 21, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well said...
If Rich Hill figures out his control/command issues, there’ll be a spot for him in the rotation.
by SouthernCub on May 21, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just checked into my hotel in Houston
Here on business tomorrow – flew in early to see the game. Got dugout box seats – row 38 just to the 1st base side behind the plate. Leaving for the park in about an hour…..I am so excited!! First MLB game this year.
Look for me – green Cubs hat, deep blue Fukadome shirt….dark headed chick grinning ear to ear. That’ll be me! Is the game even televised??
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on May 21, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll be looking for you!
Awesome first game, now you have to get the Wrigley!! Hopefully, you are the good luck charm Gallagher needs.
by Tangled Up In Blue on May 21, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's on Comcast Sports Net.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 21, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What we all want to know but won't ask
Are you single? j/k enjoy the game! Go Cubs!
Go ahead, Z me.
by tony412 on May 21, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still can't get over how goofy Gallagher looks in that pic
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love that pic.
That pic says “I LOVE BASEBALL!”
Do we have a nickname for him? Goofy Gallagher?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 21, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe "Sledgehammer" was the consensus the other day.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 21, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling....
...this is going to be a slug fest tonight.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on May 21, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chacon and Gallagher
With these two on the hill one and the wacky field dimensions, I am going to agree with you. I know Chacon has been throwing well, but I have a feeling Dome gets hot tonight, while DLee (if he plays) and ARam keep hitting.
by Tangled Up In Blue on May 21, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For our side! Most definitely!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yum.
Where’s Bear Grylls when you need him.
by N Oakley on May 21, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well done sir...well done.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eeew
reminds me of dreadful times trying to swim in the pond as a young child. Picking off the slugs afterward always took half the fun out of it.
In any case, Go Cubs!
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean leeches don't you?
Like the scene in Stand By Me?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same
thing. Almost posted “Uh, those weren’t slugs.”
by N Oakley on May 21, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right you are
leeches and exactly Stand By Me. My bad.
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any word or rumblings on DLee and if he's sitting tonight?
I guess we will know soon enough…
Go Cubs!
by Tangled Up In Blue on May 21, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wheres Bruce Miles with the LINEUPS
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeee
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 21, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL! Maybe if we all start the cheer. BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCEEEEEEEE!!
n/t
by Tangled Up In Blue on May 21, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's...
...Deep Goat?
Yo, Deeeeeeeeeeeeep Goooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttttttt
Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!
by initram on May 21, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm worried
about Gallagher tonight. I don’t have alot of confidence of him doing well against this tough Astros line-up in that park. If he’s gonna do well he needs to pitch better then he did in his first two starts. So I think if were gonna win tonight, were gonna have to bomb Chacon, but for the most part he has pitched well this year. Thats why I thought yesturday was the game we needed to win to take the series. To bad once again we couldn’t hit Chris Sampson. I hope I’m wrong about Gallagher tonight and hope the Cubs can pull this one out.
by cubsfan25 on May 21, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have the same worries. Then again, I AM a Cub fan, sooooo...
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 21, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
getting no decisions through nine games
isn’t exactly gonna win the Cy Young.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 21, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
If Sledgehammer can get through Tejada, Berkman, Lee, Blum and Punter Hence (yes, that’s what I’m calling him from now on) a few times with minimal damage, it’ll be another step forward—and a pretty big one at that.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 21, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Opportunity For Gallagher
Well, we didn’t figure on his being in the starting rotation. Maybe, he can solidify a permanent spot in the rotation with a good performance tonight.
"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray
by memphiscub on May 21, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope he does well
but in his last start the Pirates they were hitting the ball hard but right to Cubs fielders. If he does that tonight against these hitters in this park were in trouble. His stuff was probably better in his first start, but he only had it for 4 innings really. He needs to have that kinda stuff tonight, but keep it going for 5-6 innings if he’s gonna have a chance.
by cubsfan25 on May 21, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In his first start
he was pretty clearly gassed by the 5th. He had pitched on 3 days rest and had been in the BP since being called up.
What does not kill you makes you stronger.
by Pa on May 21, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got the Cubs Forever book in the mail today
The pictures are absolutely amazing! The DVD is the same footage from the TV show minus the real game footage.
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 21, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL, check out this post...
...over at the Crawfish Boxes. Is that supposed to be abstract art?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 21, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't see anything...
it looks like a blank fanpost.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Precisely.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 21, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Precisely.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 21, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shawn Chacon is Exhibit A...
...for why the Houston Astros will fall back down to earth very soon.
Adding knowledge and challenging the saber-magicians, one post at a time.
by MDBNIU on May 21, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreement.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
::: fainting :::
SWL and MDBNIU agree? The apocalypse is nigh!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, after 46 games played, which NLC team behind worries you the most?
I agree I don’t think HOU can keep it up but, past that, I think I have my eye more on STL at this point than MIL.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 21, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I worry about STL right now, but then I realize there is no possible way their rotation can hold up.
by cubfan06 on May 21, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still most concerned about the Brewers.
by cwyers on May 21, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I seriously worry about them acquiring a decent starting pitcher before the deadline...
we may have to get into a bidding war to keep that from happening. Sort of a Yankee like maneuver to insure your opponent can’t improve for the stretch run.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing that doesnt worry me so much about them getting one solid pitcher is he can only help them win ever 5 days, and even then, he won’t get them all.
by cubfan06 on May 21, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And look below.
Ned Yost is holding them back. I’m guessing he gets fired soon.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worries...
The Brewers. Especially if they can Yost.
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on May 21, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried Yosting once...
...but I couldn’t quite pull it off.
by BlueSox on May 21, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewers and Cards...
Brewers because of their offense and the possibility that they get a pitcher or two at the deadline. Cardinals because I can’t completely write off the possibility that Carpenter and Mulder come back later in the season.
Realistically, we should win the division. But those are the teams I’d worry about most.
by SouthernCub on May 21, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Clement
Wonder how he’s doing…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not
I’m worried about getting through the playoffs.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 21, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foreshadowing
I remember the guy last night calling a Soto double and Edmonds HR in the 9th last night, and obviously didn’t happen. So I am calling Back-to-Back-to-Back-to-Back HR’s for the Cubbies in the first. HAHA.
by cubfan06 on May 21, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And I say Theriot's is to dead center off the flagpole.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predict it hits into the flag so hard he rips it off the pole.
by cubfan06 on May 21, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the tattered flag flutters down...
lands on Bourne, covering his head, and he runs into the wall knocking himself unconscious.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering
how Lou was going to justify sitting a player (Lee) who was heating up vs. one that was cooling off (Soriano). Clearly he decided not to justify that move.
I am scared too, but I guess if Hoffpauer is going to play the outfield, might as well stick him in the smallest left field in the national league
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 21, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting lineup
Dome finally in the right place, in front of Lee, let’s see what it produces. If Carlos Lee can play left in this park, then the Hoff can as well.
Chacon walks a lot of guys, so the boys should be patient, and he’ll get himself in trouble.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 21, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's an interesting statement.
The difference, though, is that Carlos Lee can outhit his ineptness in the field.
by cwyers on May 21, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should go ahead and credit...
...the Sun-Times’s Twitter account for this.
It’s not mentioned, but I presume that Edmonds is playing against the righty.
by cwyers on May 21, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Says Hoff's hitting fifth
Wonder if Geo is sitting.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 21, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's Dome's spot in the lineup, and Dome's moving up to second.
I’d bet on Soto-Edmonds-DeRosa filling out six, seven and eight.
by cwyers on May 21, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would you hit Hoff 5 over Soto?
by californiachicagoan on May 21, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*pptthhh*
Thats your answer to everything :)
by californiachicagoan on May 21, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope Hoff gets called off a lot
His defense scares me… or lack thereof
by Schizo on May 21, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I assume you're referring to popups on the infield?
Depends on who is playing second…if Ronny or Fonty is in…then they’ll probably tell him to let them take anything on the right side, if DeRo is manning 2nd….well, we’ll see.
and he’s not in the lineup for defense anyways,
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's probably referring to Edmonds in center...
...getting to a lot of balls.
by cwyers on May 21, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah...I forgot Hoffy is going to be manning Left...
I wonder if he hops?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By far that is the least of my concerns with his defense.
by cwyers on May 21, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't imagine he has any range at all....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll make up for it with his...
...weeks of experience on reading balls hit to the outfield.
by cwyers on May 21, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...if he'll just lose one with a couple runners on...
that may balance it out a little.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least
C.B. Buckner isn’t behind the plate again tonight…Am I alone in SLIGHTLY disliking him? Haha…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 21, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Your have plenty of company...and West already had his turn behind the plate right?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, and West is equally as bad behind the plate, I can't stand the guy
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do to inept buffoons like that...
get put on the same crew anyway?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything is allowed in Major League Baseball
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pete Rose would like to have a word with you...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAH
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hickox was Monday...
...So we might see West tonight…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 21, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups
Cubs
Theriot, SS
Fukudome, RF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Hoffpauir, LF
Soto, C
Edmonds, CF
DeRosa, 2B
Gallagher, P
Astros
Bourn, CF
Matsui, 2B
Tejada, SS
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Blum, 3B
Pence, RF
Towles, C
Chacon, P
by Bruce Miles on May 21, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Bruce
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks so much...as always Bruce, you're the man!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot first, no. Fukudome 2nd, VERY YES! Lee and Ramirez, as you were. Hoffpauir LF, yikes. Woo Soto! Boo Edmonds! DeRo down low. Happy Sean to round it out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 21, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Sean?...now I know what his picture reminds me of!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 21, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy, something has changed about that Bob...wonder what it is!!!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 21, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Hoff hitting above Edmonds
suggests Lou isn’t liking what he sees out of Jimmy. (Or maybe he’s giving Micah the chance to prove he deserves Fontenot’s roster spot when Ward comes back.)
by DGU on May 21, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would you do that?
Do the Cubs really need two immobile left-handed PH who can really only play 1B?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you want only one backup IF?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ideally, we'd have two
but honestly, Fontenot’s below average with the glove and his bat comes in fits and starts – actually over the past two seasons it’s looked more like fit and start and only one hot streak is all he’s good for. We should have hung on to Cintron. But since we didn’t, I’d just as soon put Soriano at 2B than Fontenot. At least with Hoffpauir we’d get another bat on the bench – a real LH bat.
by DGU on May 21, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But then you're really stuck for defense.
Because Soriano is a below average 2B and Hoffpauir and Ward are below average OF.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Fontenot is below average defense, too.
Remind me again, why’d we drop Cintron?
by DGU on May 21, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he was hurt.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the lineup
except for Hoffpauir and Soto. I would have put Soto before Hoffpauir.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 21, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a hungry bachelor
I would pay good money to get that meal-delivery service every day.
That’s good business.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on May 21, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that one
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not
I like his goofy grin in the other one…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago Cubs Baseball Is On The Air!
Pat says that so well..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GOD!!! The Houston radio is horrible.
It makes me really miss Pat and Ron and wish the gaem wasn’t blaked out on Dish.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 21, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you can get Pat and Ron on your pc.....
Damn, can’t find that link now…..some help?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay!
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on May 21, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SBN is acting
really funky for me tonight. I have a sinking feeling it will crash tonight.
by sue369 on May 21, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The tech people are aware of this.
Hopefully, that won’t happen.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be a serious bummer!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expect nothing but garbage from Country Joe West behind the plate tonight
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes...
He’s terrible….Union hack Cub hater..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the sky is blue.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
D Lee 2 run homer!
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DLEE YIPPEE
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
D-Lee!!!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou is a smart man!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I loves me my Lou
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derrek Lee is sure talking with a big stick...
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DLEE!!!!!!!!
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on May 21, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow that was pounded
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Houston radio said it would have been over Waveland
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 21, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Ballhawk would love that..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
got that right! ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 21, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha..
You would have caught it on the fly!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHY
Kosuke should be at the top of the order
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmmm.....
Looks like Chacon’s first decision of the year will be a big fat L!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That'd work for me.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Word from the tech people
SBN team is watching the slowness unfold. I think it’s a case of games
ramping up and a bit of server/cache hangover from the downtime this
morning.The good thing is, increased traffic populates the cache faster, which
in turn should speed things back up eventually.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My mlb.tv is blacked out!
The horror!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on May 21, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why?
Where are you located?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oklahoma city!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on May 21, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's weird.
You shouldn’t be.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The power of technology...
Think we should send MLB a map?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try the audio...
There’s no blackout and I think the audio is included when you buy mlb.tv.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Audio works.
(I like pictures)
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on May 21, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, get out the 'ole imagination..
Your mother will be proud!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My first Pat & Ron broadcast...
Could be worse, I guess.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on May 21, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're lucky you'll be rolling with laughter..
XM still plays the adams family / munsters coversation which was one of the funnies bits Pat and Ron ever did.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat and Ron
doing that? I’d love to hear that…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a game against the Cardinals..
I think it was 2 years ago. The morning show on XM plays it every once in a while.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're kidding right?
They have a CD?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
boy the thought of a day off really
fired up DLee!
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 21, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
first pitch to Hoff
looks like its about a foot outside on gameday
by grifdog on May 21, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Hoff-POWER!
1st hit is a double!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job Micah!
1st ML hit!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Were'nt you raving over his hitting
In ST ?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and D-Lee hit .194 in spring training.
ST is ST. Scott McClain hit 6 HR in two weeks in spring training. Doesn’t mean he should have made the team.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True that...
I remember the Cubs had a catcher who hit like crazy in ST and early in the year, then flamed out by May….Can’t think of his name….mid 60’s I think…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MICAH MICAH MICAH!
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This kid is sweatin his balls off already
I love it. Get’em Geo!
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Goodness we've got it going on tonight!
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SOTO!
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know Sean's grinnin that goofy smile right now
:D
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Milo Hamilton
Wow, is he ever bad. I think he’s worse than Harry with names. I remember him when he was a DJ with WIND radio in Chicago back in the fifties. He must really be getting old.
And so it goes.
by Luigi on May 21, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He is.
He was born September 2, 1927, so he turned 80 last fall. He’s a bitter old man who should have retired years ago.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is funny when they Astros are stinking up the joint....
Love listening to the priceless calls on XM.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-0, nice first inning!!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Edmonds is gone soon
He looks terrible at the plate
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DLee homer is up on gameday
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He destroyed it
Phew
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sky is blue
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that's a nice lead for y'all.
I’m going offline for a while… keep up the good work!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just put on my gameday audio
scoring recap please
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 21, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Retread
Lee 2 run homer . Hoffpauir double. Soto double scored Hoffpauir
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
by pfd89 on May 21, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 21, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about a strike 'em out, throw 'em out?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I second this.
Alas, I am at work and cannot dull the pain the ‘bad girl’ way.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 21, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll have to
try and have some fun in here this weekend. ;-)
by sue369 on May 21, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can sign me up!
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Girls only?
:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Girls Only Night Out!
Woohooo!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 21, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, woohoo!!!
the room falls silent as everyone stares at northsider.
oh. um. i was just leaving…
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 21, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait... you're a girl?
Wow. Your, uh, charade was pretty convincing.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 21, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh.
This is going south fast.
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a good start here
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
guh
nothing but fastballs in that AB according to gameday, come on sean
by grifdog on May 21, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well I'm glad Lee started today
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 21, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's still early
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fly out.
Phew. Double play here!
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SIT DOWN BERK
K
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whose this berkman ESPN keeps talking about?
hasn’t showed up
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by Chanman25 on May 21, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he looks damn goofy while doing it
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
He doesn’t even play for NY or Boston..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on May 21, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
STARING
greatest human ever strikes out looking
by grifdog on May 21, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GREAT BIG APPLAUSE FOR THERIOT
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Riot..
Scrappy catch
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great catch by riot
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ALL RIGHT SEAN!
Out of the inning. Lets get some more runs off this punk
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well not an AWFUL inning
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by Chanman25 on May 21, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Hoffy in the outfild a preview
of a Fuku move to center if Edmonds’ bat fails to materialize?—Is a Sori/Fuku/Hoffy outfield in our future?
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
by alec on May 21, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh lord I hope not
If we are competing for a championship we cannot have someone like Hoffpauir out there
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it
I can’t see Micah staying on the team for any extended period of time. From what I’ve heard about his OF defense, he’s a younger Daryle Ward.
by styxman on May 21, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No and maybe
No – Hoffy won’t be in the outfield
Maybe – Dome in center is a possibility if Hendry decides the answer to our CF problem can be addressed by adding a RF.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 21, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did he pull a jeter
diving in to the stands?
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by Reddevil on May 21, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A Uribe?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What who said Jeter? What did he do, where is he going, he will be off the dl soon, right?
Sincerely,
ESPN Management
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JESUS that looked like it was close on gameday
Almost out?
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
booooooooooooooooooooooooo
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gritty pickoff
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn you Theriot
DO NOT TRY TO STEAL
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
somebody needs to sit him down for a stern talk
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Christ or Theriot?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 21, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pedro Cerrano: Jesus, I like him very much, but he no help with curveball.
Eddie Harris: You trying to say Jesus Christ can’t hit a curveball?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 21, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TOIREHT!
Go sit in the corner.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 21, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that looks surprising close to
toilet
just sayin
by grifdog on May 21, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 21, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember last year when someone would get picked off???
People on here wanted to kill them? Isn’t it much easier when the cubs are good?
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 21, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't think it was that big of a sin...
since Fukodome was in an 0-2 count.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 21, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's just that
Theriot gets picked off all the time. He can’t steal worth crap.
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
always that to be sure
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gallagher much better that inning
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by Chanman25 on May 21, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No surprise Mets-Braves
is wednesday night baseball tonight
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not like we wern't on two days ago
And that we’re getting switched Sunday
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh shoot
I’m going to the Monday game and I get a golf club cover?!
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
eBay it?
Someone out there would probably buy it.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 21, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bidding starts here, folks
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
$2.50
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Bump, where did you get all that money?
by muffman on May 21, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Under the sofa pillows...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's my allowance..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn`t want you to blow all of your allowance. I quit. It is probably a Theriot wood cover anyway!
by muffman on May 21, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well..
I am a scrappy golfer…but I quit too…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
trade you a ML baseball for it
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 21, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
deal
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Em
Hold out for one of those Sosa bombs he has…:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you're serious, stop by Waveland & Kenmore after the game
and look around for a hefty lefty – I’m sporting a Berkman physique these days… ;-) If it’s not obvious, just ask around for “Ken” or “Kenny”.
And just for the record… No, I’m not the guy that has the basket of balls out there after every game. That’s another ballhawk. He does his thing, I do my thing.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 21, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Micah's batting .500
Watch out Berkman
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by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
two pitches two outs
trying to keep chacon in the game?
by grifdog on May 21, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hoffpauir
has a much better batting average on the road…
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by Chanman25 on May 21, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot has one weakness that drives me insane
And that is his baserunning game. Lou seriously needs to tell him to screw the stolen base attempts.
Adding knowledge and challenging the saber-magicians, one post at a time.
by MDBNIU on May 21, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Correct
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 21, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What makes you think he was stealing on that pitch? I just think he was asleep.
by muffman on May 21, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sue
I like you! What does the 369 mean?
by muffman on May 21, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've wondered that as well
my theory – she watched a lot of Schoolhouse Rock as a kid… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 21, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She asked me what Muffman meant. Turnabout is only fair!
by muffman on May 21, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed that..
It means?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is a number
that an athlete had in one of the Olympics and I just liked it. When I play poker (7 card no peak) I have 3’s. 6’s and 9’s be wild.
by sue369 on May 21, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn! Great answer! But it took you a while!
by muffman on May 21, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That`s funny!! You obviously have a great sense of humor!
by muffman on May 21, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That`s where the bluff comes in. Are you a bluffer?
by muffman on May 21, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me just
say when we play they call me “The Black Widow”.
by sue369 on May 21, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is your real name..
Leon Phelps?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs