Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/24, 6:05 CT
by Al Yellon on May 24, 2008 7:31 PM CDT
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Welcome to the crazymountain, bump bailey, emelie guitar pickin' overflow thread... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
look at the time stamps...
I opened the thread at 7:32 CT and just sat there with an empty comment box for 5 minutes… couldn’t think of anything to say. Was just about to do the “first” out of sheer boredom and desperation when inspiration hit me like a line drive up the middle off my leg.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Thank You, Thank You Very Much.....
whoops, shouldn’t have bowed, just ripped my pants…..
by crazymountain on May 24, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Know mistakes him for Cy Young
but he’s put us in a position to win tonight. No?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
uh...
when he gives up a 2 run homerun?
No, not really.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Geez.
See zevkalman below
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
sorry
see the third single in the inning he just gave up to make us 2 down instead of 1 down.
Jason Marquis sucks.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
So he's supposed to pitch a shutout every night?
I don’t like him either, but scoring 1 run doesn’t do it.
Until the 3 straight hits in the 6th, he was having a very good game
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
you cannot call
giving up a two run home-run a good game. Not when you’re Jason Marquis, anyway.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Totally agree
What’s the guy supposed to do, pitch a shutout every night?
I’m no big fan of Marquis, but tonight was a good start.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 24, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
are you watching the same game I am?
Marquis is singlehandedly losing it for us.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
um
The game that you don’t know where DeRosa went?
Yeah, I’m watching.
Singlehandedly! Because he K’d with the bases loaded . . . because he’s stranded runners all over the place.
Maybe I’m NOT watching the game you’re watching. I’m watching the Cubs and Pirates on May 24, 2008—you?
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I stepped away from the TV
The cubs were winning the game. Now they’re not. that’s Marquis’ fault.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
for reals??
nobody has ever won a game when giving up a 2-run homer? any pitcher that gives up a 2-run homer sucks?
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 4-3 (.571), DRS: 1
I didn't say that.
But Jason Marquis can not keep it together. That 2-run HR was the start. Three singles in this inning was the continuation. And it’s not over yet. He does not maintain control of the game the way Z or Lilly or Dempster do.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
everybodys favorite 5 2/3rd pitcher.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
three
and you can pitch ten quality starts in a row and still be 0-10.
He does not help this team win games.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoo boy
If that was Zambrano, you’d be saying it was a great effort.
Yes, Marquis is bad. His attitude stinks.
However, how about a little objectivity? He did NOT pitch poorly tonight.
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
but it's NOT
Zambrano, and that’s part of the problem. It’s Marquis. I’m being objective. He sucks, and I want him off the team.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
wow.
just wow
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Indeed
I should probably just stop responding.
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
You're not being objective
And your first sentece confirms that. If you saw the line without the name, you’d have no complaint.
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
screw objective.
I’m no longer giving Marquis the benefit of the doubt.
He’s becoming a clubhouse cancer.
Do you see this game? We’re LOSING TO THE PIRATES!
Dump Marquis. DFA him. Stick him in the bullpen forever.. I don’t care. I don’t want him pitching for this team anymore.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
well, if there is a hell for BCBers
then Soriano is on MDBNIU’s fantasy league team and Marquis is on drewishdrewid’s.
and everyone on Al’s team wears blue jerseys and goes “Woo!”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
that's actually kinda the definition
of a quality start. granted, he didnt get one tonight, but pretty close. you can’t fairly say “quality start or you suck”
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 4-3 (.571), DRS: 1
hey I want him off this team tout suite, but got no complaints about tonight's effort
not his fault we’re losing – at least so far. We should be able to get 5 runs easy off Pirates pitching (and defense) every time.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I disagree
he creates stress.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I had a joke here...
but better not..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Marquis is not my favorite pitcher.
But Lou seems a little “short” with him. I don’t think he trusts him. Yet I’m in a charitable mood tonight, so I’d have let him stay in. :-)
Howry Cow!
Howry Cow!
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Im not charitable mood tonight
I am hoping that the cubs can cheer up my evening. so Marquis pitching wasnt helping it
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions
OT Detroit has woken up.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Red WIngs?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Pistons? Tigers?
I know it’s certainly not the Lions…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
No, was referring to tigers
but that works as well.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Is the NHL strick over... not much for hockey in Alabama
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
strick=strike
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Yeah its over
not that anyone cares.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I'm starting to think that alcohol was created for that purpose.
Next start maybe I’ll buy a bottle of Irish Cream, or buy a case of Sam Adams.
good stuff.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Need to get some for my coffee.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Johnson out on a bunt, Cedeno flies out
Both plays are Jason Marquis’ fault
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions
don't be deliberately obtuse.
You think being behind doesn’t change the way batters bat? Of course it does.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Say what ya will
Marquis had an OK night.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
I will say what I will.
Marquis hasn’t had a good game all season.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Your not gonna win many games
scoring 1 run but you will win alot giving up 3
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
sure
and Marquis gave up the three.
And now our guys have to bat trying to come from behind, and that’s always more difficult, especially for a team hitting not-so-good on the road.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
ok.
I grant that one.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, I am
Your obtuseness isn’t deliberate.
It’s one game, and it isn’t even over yet.
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
obtuseness.... is that a word
not trying to be the spelling police just curious
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
a word that is
still not a bad question
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
is this correct?
Most of my ex’s suffer from obtuseness
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
didnt mean to take cub thread and turn it nerdy.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, these can go off on a lot of topics
and frankly, it was better than what we were talking about . . . at least it was an open-minded discussion
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
btw I was thinking the same thing about the other one not being a word
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
:)
and if it was, it wouldn’t be hyphenated . . . .
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
look at all of his starts
not a one has been with any confidence. Not a one has he gone more than six innings. This is they guy with a wife and kid to feed, too; you know he’s trying.
He’s just no good anymore. He’s become the Edmonds of the pitching staff. Release him.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
He's just pointing out that Marquis didn't pitch too badly.
The Pirates have played a good ball game. Not really Jason’s fault.
I disagree
in fact, it’s more Jason’s fault than any other cub player.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
of course it is
but that doesnt mean he had a bad game.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
how can you have a good game
when you give up a two run home-run and then three singles in a row like that?
He looks un-confident. He looks nervous. He looks out of control. He looks weak.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Madison Cub fan
There’s one that’s not a word . . .
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
end result
3 runs in 5 plus is not a bad outing it’s an ok outing
Again, you won’t win many putting up 1 but you will win alot giving up three
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Why not just bring in Cedeno?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Because Lou likes having a short bench
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
seriously
this is mind boggling. I just don’t understand wtf lou is doing unless he called for cedeno and he was taking a shit or something.
maybe
Lou has a clause in his contract that states if he makes x number of player substitutions during the year he gets a bonus?
Would that be called the Dusty Baker clause?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
yes as a matter of fact
I think it transfers to new managers
having a hard time with that one myself
they did change pitchers, but still
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
They are
one and alot against us.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
And not to jump on Marquis' bandwagon...
...b/c I’m not crazy about him either—but he does have two of those wins.
Detroit is hurting Minnesota badly
too bad there is no mercy rule.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
MDBNIU ?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
A "Cub" fan that lives to b***h about everything
and only posts during game threads when they are losing
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Did anyone happen to notice...
back in the top of the 4th inning, 2 outs, after Kosuke had grounded out, he came back into the dugout and the WGN camera cuts to him saying something to D Lee. D Lee looks at him and in a harsh and dismissive way brushes him off and turns as if he doesn’t want to be bothered by a stupid question. I wish I knew what it was all about because Lee looked really irritated by Dome. Maybe it was a language barrier thing. Anyone else notice it?
I didn't think he looked irritated
I thought he looked a little confused, and then he figured out what Dome was talking about, and said “oh, no, that’s not it” or something like that…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw that, but I have to disagree..
...I didnt see it that way. To me, it seemed if Dome asked a rhetorical type question and Lee gave him a response..
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Howry lookin' good.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Dave Matthews sucks
there I said it
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
got dragged to a concer 75 bucks
to hear one dave matthews song… a forty five minute violin solo… twoDMB songs and a 40 minute bongo drum solo…. then under the table and dreaming… I must have been missing the key “ingridient”
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
drewis re: marquis
is hilarious. tell us more!
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 4-3 (.571), DRS: 1
no, I'll be done
till he pitches again, I’m sure…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
alright!
two on for ARAM.
It practically sounds like wrigley there…
2008: The year we put it all together.
I'll be happy with just about any kind of hit
keep it going
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
3-Run Jack
I’m calling it…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I think A-Ram was thinking that too
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Haha..
Well played..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Marquis is off the hook for the loss
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
he gets a ND.
Howry might get the win now. He deserves it more.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Sweet. Baby. Moses!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
hahahahahahahah
booyakasha!! let’s hang about 10 on em this inning
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 4-3 (.571), DRS: 1
Yeah baby!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
if only Marquis didnt suck so bad the Cubs would be winning
right drew?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
well, they're winning now!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
And a nice shot of the parrot
on the replay as Lee crosses home
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions
suspect old parrot got fired
and not a moment too soon
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
marquis is SO lucky to be off the hook
normally 3-1 deficits are insurmountable
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1
I'm pissed at Marquis
for causing us to loose in ‘69 and ‘84. What a arse!
by bubbamike the one and only on May 24, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions
And the Bubonic Plague..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
You sound like Jim Belushi
yelling at Grace in the promo for “Taking Care of Business”
Maybe that’s where this whole thing started!
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
little known facts:
Marquis destroyed Wood and Prior’s arms, signed Edmunds, sent Pie to the minors and is keeping Dawson out of the HOF
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
and the record snowfalls in the midwest this year
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Kidnapped Lindberg's baby
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
and was sitting in a certain seat down the left field line in October of 2003, wearing a sweatshirt and big radio earphones...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Marquis framed Bartman, killed JFK, started the great chicago fire and awarded a franchise to Tampa Bay
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
LOL
You’re killing me!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Fukudome and Soto = co-ROY
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
who would put before him right now in nl
I do realize this is only one season that in 5 years this discussion is totally different
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
right now, he's #1
at this point in the season
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
my heart does a lil pitter patter @ that thought
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
a friend of mine wanted me to vote for her americal idol contestant
ive never watched a full episode of the show.
so we made a deal i’d vote for david cook if she voted for soto for all star game.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I voted 5 times for David Cook
So she said she’d vote 5 times for Soto.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, but didn't you have to pay?
the ASG voting is free
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
No b/c she voted 333 times other night
Im sure her hubby would have flipped out if she did that and it costed something.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Prior to this year
Russell Martin, but he’s had kind of a meh start to his season this year.
Witty .sig goes here.
McCann is good
But I like geo more (And numbers scare me)
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Howry Cow in line for the W!!
6 more runs please to save marmol & wood
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1
btw
whatever happened with the t-shirts?
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
they have been delivered to me and SWL
i havent done anything, waiting for SWL to see if he can get a reaction from Howry on them during the Cubs at Padres series.
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1
ah
probably not likely to be able to sell ‘em, but I’d buy one
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah probly not, but u never know
and maybe i will do a limited release on BCB in blatant disregard for the intellectual property of the Cubs and Howry (how dangerous!!)
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1
ooh, contraband!
then I’m DEFINITELY in!
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
don't worry you can be sure
there will be more Howry Cow! fanposts in the spirit of the 7,567 diaries on BCB shirts last year
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1
yea he looked really fired up about something?.....Trammell was giving him the "calm down" look
Felix Pie must play everyday!
He just heard about the Orioles game tonight.
Our favorite pitcher Steve Trachsel allowed nine runs in just 1 2/3 inning to the Rays. Glad he’s still not on our team!
ratburgers, hockey pucks...
c’mon – there’s got to be more pet names for these delicacies…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
What's wrong with Lou
Putting Cedeno in there? If only we had Nefi!
by bubbamike the one and only on May 24, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
white castle = worst food ever
Jack in the Box = best ever
Can get neither here in Bama. Save me from te South!
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Crystals!
White Castle for Johnny Reb
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
consider yourself lucky
they have Whataburgers in ‘bama, don’t they?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yes
Good stuff, I think it’s basically a Jack in the Box right?
TO bad I cut out fast food and lost 40 lbs in a month.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
3 months
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
wow - that's still impressive
40 in one would be pretty dangerous, actually
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Jag in the bag..
love their tacos…Mmmmmmm
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Fast Food
Begins and ends with In and Out Burger.
Best ever.
by 14theofleury on May 24, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not fast food..
It’s good food fast!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
culver is my fav fast food. there shakes are to die for
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Excellent Walleye too
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger = awesome
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Can anyone say "The Natural"?
bat split and everything…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
nice marmol
clearly just fooling around for the first batter and a half
I LOVES ME
SOME WHITE CASTLE!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh wow...
How the f**k do you hit that?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
you don't.
that’s why I’m glad he’s ours. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
now you know how those Killer B's felt 10 years ago against Woody...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Marmol is a machine
I am glad lou has decided to pitch him 162 games this year
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Don't forget about Howry too
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
MVP
Forgive my intrusion, but is anybody in baseball more valuable to their team than Marmol?
He's the most, and he's valuable
but is he a playah, Sue? ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I remember a conversation
that proved Geo is our MVP… and its not even close. (But I agree with you)
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Ahhhhhhhh
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Guess hack baserunner?
am i doing it right?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
probably, just a frustrated post....shades of Moises Alou at 2nd base there...
Felix Pie must play everyday!
agreed
no reason to be that far off the base
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Maquis was talking to him from the dugout
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
If you like Culver's
When in Milwaukee, try Kopp’s. Fantastic burgers and pretty good custard, too.
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions
well, as long as you're not getting your hair cut every week at the same place...
...I’ll take it back
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
you know its not nearly as funny w/ drew as it w/ blue mike
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions
heh.
that’s because I know when to shut up.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, and you actually 'cheered' (via a post) when the Cubs went ahead.
blue Mike would never do that – he’d just slink off ‘til the next down moment in the season…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
it's because I actually
want to win! :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee fouls out. 3 outs. We go to the bottom of the 9th.
The Parrot takes position to bother Wood in the bottom of the 9th.
does anyone actually know blue mike in real life?
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions
not even
his mother.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
This is the first game I ever hung out on here for any period of time and participated
It has been fun. I will be back.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Wood HBP Mient....
1 on, 0 out
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
balhblbhlshbl;asflsadjlkfjdalk
If Kerry stopped hitting the first batter in the 9th I’d be happy.
DAMMIT!
Someone tell Len to STOP TALKING ABOUT THE HIT BATSMEN! ARgh.
2008: The year we put it all together.
This looks familiar
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
"X-MAN" hits a single
1st and 2nd, 0 out
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
argh
expletive
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
the parrot
is well out of the way, on top of the Pirates dugout.
2008: The year we put it all together.
i wouldnt even bunt here
im that crazy
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1
sheesh, throw strikes, he's trying to give up an out
`
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions
Pucker factor: high
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
sac bunt works to perfection
3rd and 2nd, 1 out
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
One down
now get two K’s..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
here comes a K and a deep fly ball for the 3rd out
you heard it here first
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
lil K!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
CAN I HAZ HOMEZ?
Wood: NO, IZ MINE
IZ OHKAY, I TAG
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Wonder if Lou was considering
an intentional HBP to set up the DP
by West Coast Diehard on May 24, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions
TIE GAME
FLYOUT to Fukudome, 4-4
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
turds
#$#$$
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
ungh
close play anyway, dome has a missile for an arm
besides,
he’s liable to hit the winning run in!
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
DFA
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
hit batter came back to haunt them. grrrr
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions
define
“pretty often”—I think it’s only mattered three times. I agree, it’s three times to many, but it’s not really all THAT common.. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
tie game
I can handle, although I wish he hadn’t HIT the guy.
We can do this.
2008: The year we put it all together.
I wish Kerry Wood was as automatic as Marmol was....
it is weird feeling more confident in the 8th inning guy than the 9th inning guy….and kudos to Len Kaspar for mentioning Kerry Wood hitting batter and “presto” it happened!
Marmol has had his moments too
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
he blew that one game
to… darnit, now I can’t remember.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
A 2-run hr I believe
Of course he looked dominant besides
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
WHAT??? HE GAVE UP A 2-RUN HOMER???
I kid, I kid… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
don't you blame that loss
on Marmol?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe, maybe not.
don’t which game this was, so it depends on who the team was, what the Cubs’ bats did that day, etc. etc.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
looks like it might have been this game
on May 17? A 7-6 loss to, ironically enough, these very same Pirates.
Lee, ARam, and Dome were a combined 0-12, but the Cubs still managed to score 6 runs, so yeah, I’d probably hang this one on Marmol.
I double-checked the boxscore ‘cause I was so hoping to see Marquis with a pinch running appearance, though… then I could’ve blamed him. ;-) But to no avail…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
heh...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not a great lip reader
but I think Lou dropped the F bomb.
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
and he should have, the Pirates are terrible and Wood just let them back in the game
...by hitting the leadoff hitter. Inexcusable.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
EXTRA INNINGS!
fLYOUT to Fuku, 4-4
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Thought that was gone at first
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'd say get rid of Wood as the closer but...
if you put Marmol there you lose him in some key situations.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Stole Howry's W
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Wood
i’m sorry but I’m so done with Wood as the closer. Nice little feel good story but this guy is full of bad luck.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
You're a vulture
Negative nancy. Just my opinion
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
This is a blog, and opinions are allowed correct? Your a vulture too.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 24, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Vulture:
reputed to gather with others in anticipation of death
That’s you. I’ve got other flaws, but you aren’t around enough to see them.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Just because I'm tired of seeing blown saves from our closer means I'm a vulture?
I have never complained on this blog, while others do all the time and you single me out. Your the vulture.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 24, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
If I had the energy
I would list the “A+” closers who have blown a ton this year. It aint just him.
by louslovechild on May 24, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Here ya go
6 by Izzy, 5 by Gagne, 4 by Corpas, 3 by Fuentes, 3 by Valverde
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
yes yes a billion times yes
this is the third time (at least) the hit batter screwed the Cubs
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
he's been very good
as closer. A lot better than Gagne, for example.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He's better than me too, that does not make him the best choice
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
...
and who would you use? who would you trade for?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't have that answer. I just think he hasn't had it. It may be mental.
I base that on nothing.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
interesting, though
his stats are better than Demp’s last year, but his conversion ratio is worse.
be carefull what you wish for . . .
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
What really hurts was the missed Theriot bunt after Soriano's leadoff double...
which led to Sori being picked off….that extra run is especially key when you have a shaky closer like we do…..Lou looked like he kinda chewed out Woodie in the dugout…come on ARam….
no, and Sori was way too far off second
guess running hack? :)
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats on Fonzie, not on Theriot
You can not ever assume a pitch will be bunted. There is no such thing as a bunt and run.
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow..
Lou had some words for Kerry
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
like "quit f*cking hitting the leadoff hitter!"
...I know I cant let it go…its just infuriating beyond words
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Nah
He looked like he was telling him to shake it off and things happen. He didnt seem pissed at all. Although Kerry did
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
that is not "good"
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
soriano
getting picked off really did take the wind out of the sails apparently
Kerry in for 2nd innng?
Ok, I guess
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
Wood has been very good in a lot of ways...
...but he can’t seem to convert one-run saves for money. I don’t have a good explanation.
Maybe
he is too excited or over hyper, and puts too much pressure on himself?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I normally don't buy into those things, but what the hell.
It’s just really eerie the way he kicks off all his blown saves the same way.
Basball is a crazy sport sometimes.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Can't he throw
That filthy stuff he used to anymore? Too many surgeries?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
who vacuums @ 9pm on a saturday.....
besides my upstairs neighbor?
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions
::slowly puts away vacumn::
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
someone who is very bored....maybe they should be watching the game!
..certainly would keep them on the edge of thier seat
Felix Pie must play everyday!
actually (while I am not vacuuming)
sometimes I’ll do little tasks when the game is tense for distraction
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
me too but not something that my neighbor hears.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
good point
my neighbors only hear the cheering/swearing
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I vacuum
at 10:00 here in Ohio, which is what I was doing when you asked this very question. It’s either vacuum or throw something at the t.v
Wendyzman
I clean homes for a living, so I love the 1:20 games. but won't consider it @ 9pm
but there is a lot worse noises I guess.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
that's more like it
don’t hit the leadoff hitter = easy inning
hit the leadoff hitter = i has a save NOOOOOO they be stealin’ mah save
wonder how often that happens
where one closer pitches to the other.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
If the Cubs score in the 11th
and Kerry shuts down the Pirates I guess he gets a W and a save
>
>
>
>
> just kidding
by West Coast Diehard on May 24, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions
That's the best hit ball Edmonds has had with the club.
Fly ball that almost made it to the warning track!
Edmonds . . .
I’d have let Wood bat, even if he wasn’t going to pitch another inning
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions
Jimmy Edmonds
Swings at the 1st pitch and hits a routine fly ball to center to lead off in an extra inning game.
Are we done with this guy yet?
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions
edmonds swing seems effortless or is that no effort
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Wow
Way to be, Edmonds.
I still think we should pitch “Lineup of Two”, Starring Jason Marquis and Jim Edmonds, to Fox.
2008: The year we put it all together.
It's not really his fault that the power just isn't there anymore.
That said, it is the Cubs’ fault for giving him chances to showcase his lack of power.
he should just
retire with some freakin dignity intact.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
The CBS Sports thing has Marmol throwing 3 innings tonight?
and 51 pitches? Is that right? Is Lou trying to win a bet with someone on how many inning he can log? he’s going to be toast at the All-Star break at this rate, LOL.
no 1 inning
kerry threw 2 innings after marmol
"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
RRRRRRRRRRRonny!
"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 wish he played more
but theriot and dero have been damn good this year
"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
IMO Fontenot's PT
is inexplicable
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
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
so true....but Fonty is older
...that seems to be Lou’s critera these days
Felix Pie must play everyday!
I'll test that theory
I’ll hang outside of the team parking lot on Monday with bat in hand. When Lou pulls up, I’ll start swinging left-handed and maybe I’ll get a contract offer…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
well, I definitely meet half that criteria
When Julio Franco retired, I officially became older than all the active MLBers.
A moment of silence, please…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
New use for Edmonds and it helps Woody at same time
Next time Woody is warming up, send Edmonds down to the bullpen and have him stand next to catcher. Woody beans Edmonds, gets it out of his system, and then goes into the game and shuts ‘em down, 1-2-3.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Of course, you know what would happen next...
Z would volunteer to throw out of the bullpen in between starts… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
nice!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Good call.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
wouldn't have made much difference
3 spots in the order. I’d rather have Liebs bat, anyway—and, he hits LH!
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
huh?
Oh. Double switch. Well, gee. Ain’t that swell.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd prefer he just go 1...
And get the “W”
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
it's an away game
who pitches the bottom of the 12th?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
ha ha.
uhh… /blank stare
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
lol!
It’s ok. Lieber can go two. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Dang it......well time for Iowa's own Jon Lieber.......
stupid Houston won again….would somebody tell them to go away…..
don't worry . . . they will
no way do they hang around with that pitching staff
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I can see it now...
Game 7 NLCS, Wrigley Field, Cubs up by one, top 9th, 2 outs, bases loaded, In comes Wood and he nails the first batter, tie game, then gives up a moonshot. Fans storm Wrigley stadium and just tear everything down and force the team to move away.
I am pessimistic right now.
Lovely
I wonder about Cubs fans sometimes.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 24, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice K
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
amen.
He’s a rock in the bullpen.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
gotta love a pitcher that gets outs and doesnt hit first batters
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
You weren't here before . . .
let’s not go down this road
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
They were scattered?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
He gave up 3 and gave them a shot to win
What more do you want?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Thats all you can ask for
but that doesnt mean he had good stuff. He was lucky to get out with only 3 runs given up
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Ayup.
You can pitch poorly and not give up a lot of runs, and pitch well and get rocked. All depends on what the defense behind you is doing. Marquis didn’t pitch especially well tonight, and was lucky that his infield got three double plays in support of him.
yep time to end it
took my sleep meds early so that I can get up early tomorrow….
wasnt counting on extra inning….. so time to end it and have a Cubbie win!
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
posted extra innings thread
this has gotten slow for me
"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
If you link it...
...they will come.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/5/24/535646/extra-innings-thread
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
darnit
didn’t put in text for teh link. Doh!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
steals?
When stopped running alot these past few weeks. That makes me a sad panda.
by louisiana lumberman on May 24, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
sexual harrasment panda?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
bingo
“and that makes me a sad panda”
by louisiana lumberman on May 24, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
So....the backup catcher is
playing 1st…while the real SS isn’t playing SS….....I know he’ss in the game cuz I saw him choke in the top of the 13th…..........
Can’t wait to see the LOB numbers for this game…...
The best defense is a good offense
Gotta take advantage of the Pirates now.....
Running out of times they get to play’em…................
Tonight is exactly why I have trouble gettting excited about this team….
The best defense is a good offense
Oh, for Christ's sake, KC
Would you please calm down?
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 24, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
darn it
only 1 out of 3 of my fav teams won.
I Love the Rockies, Cubs & Yankees & I root for the teams playing against the Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Padres & Giants.
by Rocktober 2007 on May 24, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions
DeRosa, Blanco, Johnson and Ramierez.....
Need to STEP UP….....24/13 Exactly why the Cubs lose games…
The best defense is a good offense
Tonight's Goats
Kerry Wood – yes, you have to bear down every single game out there. Get your head out of your butt and stop plunking the freakin’ first hitter in the 9th. If you can’t then tell the manager that Marmol should be closing instead.
Lou/Blanco – no way he should have been bunting in the 13th, not with the infield playing in. You need to hit away and drive a hard ground ball with the corners coming in like that.
Theriot – someone please tell our esteemed manager that second basemen need to play second base. Get Cedeno in at SS.
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