Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Friday 5/23, 6:05 CT
by Al Yellon on May 23, 2008 7:31 PM CDT
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PrintEnd this two-game losing streak!
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Now I know how Rosie Ruiz felt in the Boston Marathon... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
oh yeah
.333 BA for the season!
"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
Yep.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
phew - for a minute I thought SWL had figured out how to photoshop the radio waves on WGN
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
With this lead and Sori gimpy,
Lou might want to have him take a seat.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
good call GV
"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
LF Soriano grounds into DP, 3-6-1. 2 outs, bases empty.
GUESS HACK HITTER SELFISH CAN’T CARRY YOU DEEP INTO OCTOBER NOT ABOUT TEAM LAZY OVERPAID DIDN’T EVEN MOVE AN INCH WHAT A JERK HE SHOULD BE ON THE METS
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
LMFAO
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 23, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
You've never played bit-time BB.
How would you know…. ;-)
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
You sound like a small-time BB player.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano is obviously hurt
If this were August or September I say let him play. Lets sit him down.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
RJ has a 8 game hitting streak
in games he has started.
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions
It would be nice for him to get hot again.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Good thing we get him all weekend
Now I want Edmonds gone as much as the next guy, but they are doing the same thing to him as they did to Pie. Nobody can hit without some ABs.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Except Johson..
he hasn’t played regularly in over a week.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
then I give all the credit in the world
I’m all for the CF platoon, just with the patience to know some guys cant just be plugged in and hit.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Maybe. No sign yet.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
good ab riot!
i like that even after the DP he was patient and kept the big inning going
"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
He got out of the batter box...
on a big time BB.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
only player w/o a hit is Geo
:(
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
DFA him...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He's just sharing
the wealth tonight and there’s a lot of game left…..
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
1B Lee flies to McLouth in CF, 3 outs.
BOTTOM 5TH
CHC 8
PITT 0
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
i see micah coming in sooner than later
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
The way Sori has gutted out this game,
All the stuff about him being selfish needs to stop.
Of cousrse, they’ll just turn around and say he was selfish for not taking himself out, whereupon, if he had they’d say he was always hurt.
Methinks the reason these types hate Sori has little, if anything to do with baseball….but I digress.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Gotta add STBB to the BCB Dictionary...
and you must give credit to parrotboy…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Well I guess I had a good day
Its nice to contribute something
I bleed double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
Thats because by definition anything he does
is selfish
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
So it would seem.
Their whole argument is one big self-fulfilling prophecy.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Oh thats where you are confused
its not an argument. it is a unassailable certainty
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, yes, I forget sometimes
how these thing work.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
au contrair
I admire Soriano’s offense and many times I appreciate his defense but there are too many times I think he thinks of himself first and his team second—tonight is just one example. He’s clearly gimped and he denies it. This is frustrating. It’s not a hate thing, it’s a ‘grow up’ thing.
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
that inning was great
really helped my beer an inning game.
Good lord, you must be swinning, with the pace of this game!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
its rough
but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
haing myself an ice cold Coors
right now. I am really digging it here lately. I am mostly a Bud Select or Old Style gal, but Coors is hitting the spot.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
me too in fact..
tonight I have found the vented coors light cans are great for catching up after a double play….
Do you notice a difference
with the vented thing? I have bottles, haven’t tried the new cans yet
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Bud Select
How is that?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
It's a nice cut between
watery Bud Light and Miller Light. Pretty good stuff
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
its ok
if its on sale, grab it, but between light and regular bud, I dont really see the need.
Well...
I’m taking my non-collegiate/professional baseball knowledge and leaving the office. I’ll check back here later tonight after you all have gone to bed. GO CUBS!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions
SS Gomez lines a base hit down the RF line, DeRosa holds him to a single. PULSINATING PLAY by DeRosa.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Isnt The Pulse already an ESPN/2/News/Classic/The Ocho ... thing?
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Derosa really does a good job in RF.
That was a sharp play.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Given a little warning
he is an excellent fielder everywhere he plays. He only looks bad on occasion when he gets switched in the middle of the game. Fielders should get warm ups like pitchers do when they have to change during a game.
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
He never looked comfortable in LF, for some reason,
but he plays RF pretty well, IMO.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Report:
P Sean Marshall left game with hamstring injury in AAA Iowa. Placed on 7-Day DL.
Pardon my ignorance
But I didn’t know there was a 7-day DL… Minor League thing?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
yep
"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
Sean Marshall is hurt, according to Cory Provus.
Pulled hamstring. He’ll miss at least one start. Hill to throw a sim game on Sunday.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
F! I was hoping we would be getting him up here once he was streched out
I know how much Lou loves lefty players
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I got it, but that was pretty funny
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Just got home...
I’m lovin this! Excellent PBP northsider…thanks
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Al should put a field for "highest level of baseball played"
in the registration process. that way we could keep all these low-life idiots who never played above high school from pontificating on a subject about which they know NOTHING.
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 4-3 (.571), DRS: 1
LOL!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
yeah
seems like it should be a little lower considering just 1 walk
"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
Well HALLO there.
Things are going well tonight that’s for sure.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
2B Sanchez grounds a 1B into LF. Runners at 1st and 2nd, 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
He hit that off his
shoe tops.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
CF McLouth hits it off the wall in RF. Really high off that tall wall. Two runners score, McLouth has a triple. CHC 8 PITT 2
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
nate mclouth
cub killer?
"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
McClouth and Bay just kill Carlos.
That was an absolute shot.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
You lost me there!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I see. Spellling. Dammit.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Carlos really needs to go at lest one more inning.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
oh he well - guarantee it.
he wants to go 4-4…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
This one guy just eats us for breakfast
Im starting to really dislike this McLouth punk
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Sooo
who are we using interchangeably for sh*t now? I know the torch was passed form Cedeno.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
Pie is off limits
Me thinks
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
fair enough
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Edmonds?
He has ruined a number of potential run scoring innings with his inability to hit.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
oh
that’s a good one! kinda has a poopy ring to it.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
and you can say "effin edmonds!" which has some nice alliteration going on.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
LF Bay flies out to deep left-center, Johnson makes the catch two steps onto the track. 3 out.
TOP 6TH
CHC 8
PITT 0
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
i would rather have hart
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Hart can die a horrible death.
Which means if you are asking which one I would want, then Hart
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
this is exactly how i feel
"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
Don't want to face either
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Not. Happening. Well maaaaaaaybe Bay could be had, but still.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Rather face Bay; rather have Hart.
Hart’s the superior defender and offers the extra dimension of speed.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
you gotta have Hart....
[sorry – couldn’t resist]
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Whew.
Z giving up some really hard hit balls. Bay and McClouth really have his number. Might be time for a little brushback action for those two. Not a beaning, I’m not advocating that, but Carlos might want to back them off a bit, considering how they hit him.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Leadoff batter has been on every inning
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
3B Ramirez walks, Soto up with a runner on 1st and 0 out. Break out of this minislump!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
It comes to a point
Where if you don’t trust your pen to hold 6 runs + in four innings against the PIRATES you’re not a playoff team.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
It's not about that.
it’s about how much the pen has been used already this year. It would be nice for Z to soak up some innings here.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I think by pen you mean marmol
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
No, that's waht Lou thinks "bullpen" means!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
In a game like this
we should be able to use the parts of the pen that rarely pitch, so we should be able to save the important parts of teh pen.
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it would be nice to give the pen a rest
I’m not sure what the workload on each guy is but Wood is the only one i don’t remember pitching in a while. I do trust them to hold the lead tho.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Like to see Geo get us those two runs back.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
my team too
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Burnett has thrown
16 Strikes 23 balls
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
C Soto walks, back-to-balk big-time BBs for the Cubs. No outs.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Burnett has been good
1.0 IP 3 H 4 BB
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
2B Cedeno grounds to 2B, they cut down Soto at 2nd. Runners at the edges for DeRosa. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
well I love a good o'l fashion blowout
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
RF DeRosa pulses a fly ball to RF, Nady makes the catch, tagging is Ramirez, CHC 9 PITT 2. 2 down.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
too easy..
now I’m a half inning ahead. after im done with my 9 beers I think I’ll drive to the pool and start diving in the 3 foot end.
I kid
Im stuck in a hotel. I got nowhere to go. perfect for the beer an inning.
Again, making productive outs tonight.
Cubs have plated a run in every inning. Nice job by Mark.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
we've scored atleast one run in every inning
i’d say that’s pretty good
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Does Lou pull Z early
just because?
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions
Z wouldnt be happy with that
after acting kind of indignant with the rumors of him having shoullder probs
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
CF Johnson lines a hit to LF, cut off by Bay, a 2B for Johnson and Cedeno to 3rd. 2 doubles, and a HR for Johnson. HE HAS LILLY IN HIS SIGHTS.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Well, at least now Ted will know why he's batting ninth.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
LOLZ
“HE HAS LILLY IN HIS SIGHTS.”
That? Made of win.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 23, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
reed brought the power bat tonight!
2 doubles and a homer! Where has this power been all year!?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Ummmmm
Reed has twice as many AB’s as Pie, soooooooooo…....nope.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
The point being made was that he should be in there every day!
Sheesh! Some of you people just don’t understand sometimes!
I usually only do that for CRUNCH TIME. I was just amused with how Zambrano was trying to hit it back to Chicago.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
thanks for the tip
if he comes up again, I’ll run over to Waveland and wait to catch it…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
IBB to Zambrano?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Do we have the best hitting pitching staff?
Z is hitting over 300, Lilly is pretty high, Marquis is always a good hitter, Dempster has driven in some runs. I think we just might.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
well there was no doubt z would over swing..
no doubt
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Now will he over throw this inning in response?
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully not.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Trade Z
Worthless.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
LOL!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Priceless =/= Worthless
I like that =/= thing! Cool
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Traditionally its this!=that
fwiw
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
I don't know if anyone else just saw that Promo
But why is Juan Pierre the Dodger that CSN chooses to advertise along with D Lee?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
isnt he their lead off guy?
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
How deep was DeRo's SF?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
hmm
they have been seeing Z better the last couple innings…glad we brought the bats
"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
Yikes.
Laroche smoked a hanger there. Carlos needs to keep the ball down
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Good pitch by Z.
Really fooled Nady there.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
vs lefty?
I guess we are out of righties, except Hank?
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron says Hoff is playing shallow.
Edmonds’ sickness has infected others…..
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Doug Davis
great story happening tonight. He’s pitching a great game against ATL
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
great job by z
to get around the double and settle in
"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
Paulino is
my second catcher on my fantasy team. He is pretty edmonds-ish
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
At least he has the excuse of being a catcher
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
true
very few exceptions to that rule
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Paulino gave it a ride, but Derosa got it.
That’s likely Carlos’ last inning. Good outing for Z tonight, overall.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Alright good effort from Z today
Though he may get another inning
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
good game for Carlos...
i assume tht will be all..
Ascanio
Wuertz
Eyre be ready
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Zito
looks like he might get a win tonight…looks like we missed out by not getting him…
j/k..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I wouldn't be shocked if he pitches decently for the rest of the season
Still doesn’t justify that contract tho.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
And the Pirates bring in a lefty.
Do they misunderstand the whole righty/righty lefty/lefty thing?
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
LF Hoffpauir singles up the middle. 0 out.
Seven straight innings getting the leadoff man on.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
If Hoffpauir can hit,
it’ll be nice to have him around while Ward is out.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Hoff-power
sends a fastball right back where it came from. Nice knock.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Well played. +1 to you, sir.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
about time getting dropped on the head as a kid pays off for me... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
sure makes the game
go by fast and very enjoyably
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
We need to keep this up tomorrow
No reason not to win 2 of 3 this series.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
No reason not to sweep
This team in pathetic.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
Scrappy DP.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
lol
the replay showed that he was safe by a hair.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Very grindy.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Ron
says scrappy-do was safe on the DP
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
He was
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
2.17 ground balls per fly balls
Maybe he should just keep bunting when there is a man on 1st
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
White Sox
playing good ball lately. I’ll tune in when this one’s over.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
They have a pretty good team this season
That pitching staff is impressive.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
It has been so far.
I don’t think a humid summertime at the Cell is going to be too kind to Danks and Floyd, though.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Sigh.
DrCrawdad will be here to remind us what he thinks of Al’s preseason predictions shortly. hi, Doc! : )
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Carlos Quentin
looks like a keeper..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Leadoff man on ll 7 innings i wonder if it has ever been done all nne innings
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Riot has 5 GIDP
Only DLee with 8 has more.
Weird…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
1B Lee grounds out, 6-3. 3 out. The Cubs SHOCKINGLY DO NOT SCORE. DEMOTE ALL 25 TO IOWA IMMEDIATELY.
MIDDLE 7TH
CHC 9
PITT 2
Also, the PNC faithful were doing the wave during that inning. Weak.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
what the hell is wrong with this offense?
no runs scored, pathetic
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
is z coming back out???
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
no cable here so I can't see the game but was wondering...
has the parrot been kept in his cage?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
come to think of it - I haven't seen Keystone posting here lately. Hmmm...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yeah
I was thinking the same thing..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Allegheny Gazette reports man beats costumed mascot in parking lot.
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I knew it! Way to go Keystone!
I’d hate to be the chalk outline guy for that one
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I dont think I have seen the Parrot tonight
Thats a shame I love that distracting SOB.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
yea was sitting in the crowd behind home plate
but only for a couple camera shots. He wasn’t right down front being obnoxious
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
SS Gomez hits a "humpback liner" to RF, Cedeno made a nice jumping over-the-shoulder type catch. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Again, Ronny with a very slick play in the field.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
we didnt score in the 7th!?!?!
we suck
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 4-3 (.571), DRS: 1
Agreed.
Cubs lose.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Lovin' the quick outs.
Let’s finish this ting.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
sad, but true.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Dusty suspended two games for inappropriate conduct (punted his hat.) lol!!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
well he never did that with us...
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Wait, wait,wait
I thought Dusty didn’t argue anymore because he didnt want his kid to see him angry.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Whoa.
Slow down, little red corvette.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
The nerve..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Seconded.
It’s Ladies Night for crying out loud, give the woman a break. She probably needs one.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 23, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Correction
I believe for a lot of ladies, at least all the ones here at NU, Ladies Night is next week.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Blargh.
Is it July 18 yet?
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 23, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
GOOGLE LIED TO ME!
AGAIN!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 23, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Good quick inning for Z.
That’s likely his last inning (yes, I know I said that last inning) and he’s had a strong outing.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Agreed.
He looked just fine.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
truth
"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
DEFENSIVE CHANGE
IN: 18 Jason Michaels LF
OUT: 38 Jason Bay LF
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Really?!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yikes.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Ramirez singles to lead off the 8th. Wow. Today is Leadoff Day at Pittsburgh.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
one more inning to go
to tie a record for “most innings in a row where leadoff man gets on”
"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
Rammy is soon to be en fuego
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
.208 BA does it for ya, huh?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Once again you people don't understand!
Have you seen the Sox play much this year. Swish has come up with some big key hits for the ChiSox as well as some defensive gems. I am not saying I would take him, but he hasn’t been to bad for them this year.
Samll-time BB'ers
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Is that G Soto's brother?
Woohoo, two Sotos are better than one.
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
2B Cedeno singles on a liner to RF. 17 hits for the Cubs. Runners at 1st and 2nd. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Oppo in the 8th of a blowout.
Is this really the same Ronny this year?
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Jason Michaels really fits in with the Pirates
with his ugly ass hair. They are probably dying to trade for Fontenot
wrong sport but Fred Roberts would fit in nicely...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Cedeno has earned himself some more PT
like len is saying right now put Dome in center. DeRosa in right. Riot at 2B. Cedeno at SS
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
len said all of this?
"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
RF DeRosa lines a fair ball that skips all the way into the RF corner. Ramirez scores, Cedeno to 3rd, DeRosa with a 2B. CHC 10 PITT 2
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
The Cubs seem amused
by the simplicity of this game
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
dero makes up for the pathetic seventh inning!
jk
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Ye gods.
Save some runs for tomorrow, fellas!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
10 run rule?
Probably not enough runs for the majors, maybe a 15 run rule would work
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
tons of blowouts happening tonight
unfortunetly for me, Bedard and Grienke, both starting for my fantasy team, got rocked
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
halladay good
scott olsen bad – joe saunders good, volquez remains to be seen
"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 like this kid
"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
Ascanio
is the new Mitch Williams
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Now that Z is satisfied he will get to bat again
The Cubs are allowed to get someone up in the ‘pen
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I always love it when fans behind the screen dive out of the way of balls that have probably a 0.01% chance of hitting them.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I saw a guy at the Cell one time
had his hands up on the screen and got pegged. Hilarious.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
mwahahaha
I wonder how many people here would like to see PHG share a similar fate.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
CF Johnson chops to SS, 6-3, run scores. CHC 11 PITT 2
RHP Palindrome has to be miserable.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
"Boredom a la mode, Rob?"
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
That one was sweet.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 23, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
A man, a plan, a canal
PANAMA
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 23, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Bosnia ... pain ... sob.
Okay, that one I had to look up.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 23, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
cheater!!!
You, mademoiselle, are the Barry Bonds of palindrominating.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
No evil I did, I live on
hahah!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 23, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
38 Zambrano will be allowed to hit.
Pat thinks they’ll let him hit then bring in Ascanio.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
P Zambrano bounces a hit to CF, 4-for-5, RBI. CHC 12 PITT 2
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
he has hits from both sides of the plate tonight. Nice!
First Cubs pitcher to get 4 H in a game since 1964, says Len.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Zambrano 4-5, 2 RBI
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Z is the man!!!!
4 hits
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
LF Hoffpauir pops out foul to Paulino.
BOTTOM 8TH
ChC 12
PITT 2
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
25 base runners
19 hits + 4 walks + 2 errors.
Holy cow
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions
exactly
Darn CSN Chicago’s games are blaked out. I spend and extra $20 a month for the Regional Sports Networks for Postgame and Pregame.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 23, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Yuo Chris Young'ed it
Bam! Right on the nose.
by californiachicagoan on May 23, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
If you have Z as a pitcher,
I am betting you are doing all right!
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
NEW PITCHER
IN: 58 Jose Ascanio RHP
OUT: 38 Carlos Silver Slugger Zambrano RHP
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
CF McLouth hits it over a leaping DeRosa, almost caught it but missed it. 2B for McLouth.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Die, McLouth, Die!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
LF Michaels at the plate
Not “left-fielder Jason Bay,” Pat. Pay attention, buddy!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
today bheidge
is wearing the home uniform- gray sweat pants, favorite old beer t shirt, white socks
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Some bright fire engine red ketchup stains adorn the front of the shirt...
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
yes excellent addition
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just going to say he forgot the stained white T
but….....neverrrmind. Its like I’m on a freakin’ webcam here
1B LaCucaRoche flies out to CF, McLouth tags and scores. CHC 12 PITT 3
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
RF Nady hits a grounder, fielded by Ascanio, flip to Lee to end the inning.
TOP 9TH
CHC 12
PITT 3
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
i think ascanio
is going to save a bunch of innings for marmol – so he can actually pitch at the end of the year. very glad to have you, jose!
"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
he's really young too
only just turned 23 in early May
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
he he
world-Its a wide suicide over http://www.bucsdugout.com/2008/5/23/535060/cubs-vs-pirates-23-may-200#comments”>here.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Attempt #2
Bucs Dugout is plotting mass suicide. http://www.bucsdugout.com/2008/5/23/535060/cubs-vs-pirates-23-may-200#comments
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Go there if you still want to be
‘first’
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on May 23, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
SS Theriot flies out to McLouth in right-CF. LEADOFF MAN DID NOT REACH BASE. DFA
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
So now the butt pirates
are resorting to paying off little kids to distract our pitchers. guess the parrot was too much
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
PINCH-HITTEr
IN: 24 Henry Blanco PH
OUT: 16 Aramis Ramirez 3B
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
PITCHING CHANGE
IN: 34 Kerry Wood RHP
OUT: 58 Jose Ascanio RHP
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
is this a save situation?
haha
"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
Maybe.
If we’re discussing what amount of dignity the Pirates can salvage. But, against Kerry… doubtful.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 23, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what she said.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
DEFENSIVE CHANGES
IN: 17 Fontenot 2B
MOVE: 24 Blanco C
MOVE: 5 Cedeno 3B
OUT: 18 Soto C
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Gomez base hit
THEY’RE COMING BACK!
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love playing the Pirates!!!!!
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Does Wood honestly need to pitch in this situation?
Wuertz or Eyre couldn’t come up with one inning?
BTW, Game over.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
to get him work
hasn’t had a save situation in a while
"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
Yeah, that's true
Only 10 pitches too, w/ 9 strikes.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
He hadn't pitched since Sunday
Wuertz and Eyre both pitched in Houston.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
STRIKEOUT! GAME OVER! Click it...
W: Zambrano (7-1)
L: Duke (2-3)
LF Soriano: 2-for-4, 2B, R
> LF Hoffpauir 1-for-2
SS Theriot 1-for-5, BB
1B Lee 1-for-6, 2 RBI, R
3B Ramirez 3-for-4, 3 R, BB
> PH Blanco 0-for-1
C Soto 0-for-4, BB
2B Cedeno 2-for-5, 2B, 2 R
RF DeRosa 2-for-3, 2 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB
CF Johnson 3-for-5, HR, 2 2B, 2 R, 4 RBI
P Zambrano 4-for-5, R, 2 RBI
> P Ascanio
> P Wood
Zambrano 7 IP, 6 H, 2 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 6 SO, 0 HR
Ascanio 1 IP, H, R, (ER), 0 BB, 0 SO
Wood 1 IP, H, 0 BB, 1 SO
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
/runs outside to change flag
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 23, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Yesss!!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
the small print you can't see on his sign says
I love polish sausages!
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
is it your sign? ;-)
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on May 23, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
No..
A friend of mine saw the pic somewhere and sent it to me. Something about it made me love it as soon as I saw it…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Agreed..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I get FSN Pittsburgh over in Amishtown, PA
they’re calling this one of the worst games in the season.
(Don’t know their names)
A: “Worst game of the season you’d say?”
B: “Yeah, I’d say it.”
A: “It was pretty bad.”
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
when was the last time the #8 and #9 guys in the order were the Chevrolet players of the game?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Looks like the Brewers are gonna lose tonight
The only thing that would make this night perfect would be if the Cards would lose.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
winning 3-1
in the bottom of the 8th over the Phillies.
Milwaukee is losing 5-1 against the Nats.
Cinci 0-0 in the first against the Padres, and St Louis haven’t started playing yet.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 23, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Another thing,
what kind of broke-ass bats do the Pirates have? Either Sanchez has vigorous practice swings to the point where they come undone, or their bats are made very half-assedly.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
all the bats are like that
I’ve never seen so many bats break in 30+ years of watching baseball.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 23, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
ummmm 9 beers !
always play beer an inning in the safety of your own home. or hotel room. wherever, as long as you stay there.
an excellent game.
Hopefully, we haven’t used up all our runs for the series. ONWARD!
2008: The year we put it all together.
Now, a lot of you can see the post game show...
Is Soriano injured? I’m 56 and can outrun him…..has anyone heard?
They didn't show any
of Lou’s post game yet but the anchors just said it’s his left leg now and it might be from over compansating for his right leg.
oy.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 23, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou just said he talked
to Sori and Sori says it doesn’t bother him but it’s a confidence thing. Soriano is afraid to go all out. That is unreal.
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