Extra Innings Thread
by CubbyBlues on May 24, 2008 9:24 PM CDT
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I was having trouble posting on the overflow, hopefully this helps!
so far, great job by the guys coming back in the 8th that was nice to see. seems like kerry's troubles always follow a hit batsman to lead of the inning, otherwise he hasn't really had any trouble when he gets the guy out.
hopefully this is up to about 75 words now, and let's see if the cubs can pull this one out! i feel like tonight holds a win for us, go cubbies!
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"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Time for Derrek to park one.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Let's go Rammy!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
he's trying to!
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
They sure do.
All 5 of them.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Oof. Just missed one there.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Aramis has long ball on the mind!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
good eye
"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
Good AB for Rammy so far
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
making him work indeed
"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
WOW
theriot out by a MILE
"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
Geeze, I think Theriot has been thrown out as often as he has been safe
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
Yep.
Leads the league in CS.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Theriot must've had the worst jump in the world.
Did he slip or something? He wasn’t even in the picture when the throw got there.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Had to be a hit & run situation, Right?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Yeah. Runner moving on 3-2 to try and stay out of the double play.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Pat says we only have Blanco on the bench...
Ballhawk says “Z – grab a bat!”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
why bother running on the pitch
if you get thrown out by 20 feet on a K? toireht tilts me like no other
How does a guy go from going something like 32 for 37 to being thrown out 8 times already?
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
LOL @ the replay
moises alou is laughing right now
Moises Alou
probably thinks Theriot did nothing wrong!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Theriot is a stooge.
Why did he jump back towards first? It’s a hit-an-run, you dunce.
Piss poor baserunning by the Cubs tonight.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
thats true
we have run ourselves out of several innings today
"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
It's embarassing, you know?
Just… wow. At some point you’d think the light would go on and he’d wise up. You’d think.
This may be one area where Theriot is feeling the pressure from Onedec...so
...he’s mucking up trying to be “aggressive”.
You'd think.
But a noble spirit embiggens the smallest man.
"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 that translates to "beer muscles" for us simple folks... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
How dare you quote a Pirate during this game??!?!
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry.
It just seemed fitting.
And Jebediah was never a pirate! It’s all secrets and lies!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
same here...
time for my Ranitidine
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
took my sleep meds early b/c I have to up early tomorrow morning.
damn extra innings screwed up my genius plan.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
If Cedano was older and past his prime he would have earned a start after that gaffe
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Cincy up by 3, LA=StL 0-0
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Is Cincy still playing baseball? I thought they packed it up for the year
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
They're waiting until
Corey gets 400 AB or Dusty ruins Cueto and Volquez, whichever happens first.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
It'll be tough to ruin Volquez
that kid is a Z in the making
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
damn you mcclouth!!!!
this guy has become a cub killer overnight – very good player
"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
Yes, yes he is.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
gonna be a long year for you buddy
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
uh oh... somebody go check if Dude's car is running
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
From the mouth of Bob Brenly:
“Theriot shaded up the middle but still couldn’t get in position to make a stop on that ball there.”
Gee. You think?
Theriot just one-hopped a throw TO SECOND BASE
from the hole at SS. He has no f-n arm, at all.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
That play was both
ill-advised and laughably incompetent.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I seriously don't know how you watch Theriot play defense every day...
...and conclude that he’s an everyday shortstop. I really don’t. I’m baffled.
Its his intangibles
Immeasurables and unobservables
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I don't conclude that.
I just smile and nod.
Scotch helps, also.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Maybe he's had some of my scotch.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I have . . . it's good stuff
well, not yours exactly, but you know
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
here comes eyre
"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
The announcers are calling that a good play.
I… am I crazy here? I feel like I’m watching a different shortstop than the announcers are.
i think they were talking about cedeno saving riots crappy throw
"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
No Brenly
hasn’t stopped trumpeting how Ryan saved a run, without mentioning that without Ronny being quick, Theriot’s throw would surely have cost us a run.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I heard them say
that Ronny made a good save.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Len brought it up.
Brenly was mum on it.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He needs to hit like A-Rod
to justify that lack of defense…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I HATE those damn Bud "dude" commercials
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions
How would y'all feel
If Dusty were the “dude” dude?
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
The Dude is the dude and don't forget it
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
thats TOTALLY different if it was him.
i do hate the caveman ones. jake the neighborhood guy annoys me.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugggghhhh.......Adam the Roach vs. Scott Eyre.......not sure how I feel about this...
other than I wish the game would have ended in the 9th so I could be chilling with a grin on my face instead of clinching my sphincter watching Eyre try to hold onto this game….
thankfully SWL seems to have taken the night off - I'd hate to see the image that would accompany this post...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Calm down...it's not that bad...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 24, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha..
hope cubstoseriesby100 sees that..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 24, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
he could do it
i bet he has a sweet gyroball
"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
ha-ZAH!!
strike three
"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
what, is, lou...DOING?
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
That is a Hall of Fame walk to the mound.
Best … Ever.
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
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
Is this slow walk because of Leyland saying he wouldn't run to the mound?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
someone post it on youtube
even santo was laughing about it
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1
I seriously think Lou asked the ump what he should do...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Pirates announcer...
“He’s making a mockery of the speed-up rules. That’s amazing he just did that!”
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I'm sure all 5 Pirate fans agree.
You could fit their fanbase in the broadcast booth.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
what the
double switch Lee out of the game?
BRILLIANT
no one else to go out there.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
WHAT THE HELL IS THIS
Lee out, Blanco in?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
well, they got out of it
but now they really have to do something.
2008: The year we put it all together.
yet, we can't take Soriano out for defensive purposes late in games . . .
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
head scratcher
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
you gonna put Blanco in LF?
I wouldn’t put Edmonds out there. Hoffpauer was used already (wasn’t he? Didn’t he strike out?)
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
no, that's not what I meant
Lou’s rant on May 1. Can’t take out the superstars
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Original and funny
+1
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I don't understand subbing for Lee with Blanco.
Why not sub for Geo? Kid needs a break!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
it lets them put Wuertz
in Lee’s batting spot.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
ahhh, that makes sense then
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
I see.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
and he walks
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
this could get interesting
wish i wasnt stuck in the office!!
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1
People this has been fun..... but i'm gonna fall asleep on my laptop pretty soon
gonna take my boom box and crawl into bed.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
WHYYYYY
"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
See above.
I thought so, too, but there’s a good baseball reason for it.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
probably
cuz lee was recently up and now we can put the pitchers spot in lee’s spot
"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
probably
cuz lee was recently up and now we can put the pitchers spot in lee’s spot
"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
Yup.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
then who's gonna PITCH?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
um... [awkward pause as he checks to see who else is in the bullpen...]
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
this is the problem.
Ascanio went yesterday. We’re out of relievers.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Did he go the day before?
Relievers should be able to go 3 days in a row
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
didn't Ascanio pitch
after Z yesterday?
I wouldn’t expect HIM to go three in a row. He’s way young, and very shaky.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
yabbut...
only one inning yesterday [he said weakly]
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
well
if this goes long enough, maybe we’ll see him pitch.
What IS it with the ball park and these long-ass games???
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I assume Blanco came in because pitcher's spot was due up soon, but for Lee???
I would have just pinch hit Z whenever pitcher’s spot comes up. Seriously.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
come on soto. lets get a hit......
guess penguins lost to detroit…
GoCubsGo
Plus you always want your backu C in case something happens
and now they are both in there!
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions
He's likely itching to respond to Reed's burgeoning
lead in the SLG race
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
leadoff 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
correction:
MVP
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
soto walks !!!
3 timeson base and rbi…. he rocks
by Madison Cub Fan on May 24, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
Fontenot's been used?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
yes
double switch in the bottom of the 6th – then PINCH HIT for in the SEVENTH
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm...
Sorry. I was out shopping for Monday until the 7th inning.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
not what I meant by the caps
I was bewildered by Lou’s strategy
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup.
Cedeno came in for him when a lefty pitcher came in
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
as a defensive replacement for dero
for like one out, then PH for by ronny
"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
Lou figured he could draw the lefty reliever...
...and get Cedeno the platoon advantage. And it worked – they let Cedeno face the lefty.
for a 1 out defensive replacement
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
he was used
just in case you needed another reply
dome.... earn your contract here...
GoCubsGo
Let's get some runs
FYI – STL up 4-0 in 3rd
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions
yesssss
lets B-U-N-TEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
"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
We only need one run
Do we really need to bunt?
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
Base hit gets you the lead, double play doesnt end the inning
bunting gets you a 2nd guy in scoring position but you dont need 2 runs you need 1
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
its arguable
in this case i like the bunt call but WOW SOTO IS SLOWWWWW
"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
Dudes, we are cloggin up the bases...
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Shitty bunt.
Hank White not my favorite person right now.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
TWSS
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
this is true
"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
how slow is soto?
this guy had an inside the parker?
"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 slow,
nut hAnk might as well have handed the ball to the 3B. That was a poor bunt.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
ominous shot of the RRRRRRRRonny on deck...
"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
heads up
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
i hate bunting
hope it works for the best this time
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1
whoa!
Dome heads up…yikes
"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
Whew.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Gary FYI
in case you don’t see the reply above—the caps were because I couldn’t figure out Lou’s strategy, not because you missed Fonty’s brief appearance.
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
No worries.
I figured that…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the jinx, Len.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
This is keeping me from drinking!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
len:
“if i had to pick one guy to be up in this spot, i’d pick cedeno – he’s gonna get a big hit here”
"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
great job to spoil the pitch
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
McLouth
Using the Jim Edmonds school of CF’ing?
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
nice jinx by len
"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 that was a shot at
Brenly’s man-crush on Theriot….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Imagine if Theriot were a catcher!
Bob would be making him mix tapes.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
ROFLCOPTER!
“Uh, hi, Ryan? I, uh, I made you this mix tape. It’s got my favorite Dashboard Confessional song on it. I hope you like it.”
LOL!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I dunno about Dahsboard Confessional, though,
Bob strikes me as more of a Hall and Oates guy…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Len Kaspar is jinxing us tonight.....he did it with Kerry Wood earlier....
genius job Len…..way to predict that grounder…..
doesn't he know the rules of broadcasting??
you are NOT supposed to mention these things!
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
I hated that!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 24, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
This game is beginning to feel like and all-nighter.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
ascanio has been good tho
"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
grown men do not hold cute signs
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Nice play by Ronny.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Hey Soto did not drop the ball at 1st!
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
Blanco, actually.
Blanco’s a good defensive first baseman, but he doesn’t have the bat for the position.
Beautiful play!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
The Cubs are going to be very hazardous to our health this year
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
better for our health than in previous years...
"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 because I expect more this year
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Put the Bud Light down
and you’ll feel better in 2-4 hours
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually it was Baileys.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
so it's
mary jane for ya, then? :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
it is HILARIOUS
to look over and see oh henry! at 1st base!
"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
You just hurt
Hank’s feelings by calling him by Henry Rodriguez’ nickname
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
o hai
itz Henree!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
word
"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
You hear that kid?
“Shuuuuut Uuuuup!”
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
haha top line says "3 outs"
i wish
"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
and there it is WOO!
"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
ok, since they're playing the Pirates
I’m going to try drinking some rum. Let’s see if the Cubs can score in the 14th
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
I just made the wife
a mojito; hopefully this changes our luck. I’m not holding my breath, though.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
mojitos bring good fortune
i think
"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
a what?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 24, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
A mojito
lime juice, mint leaves, simple syrup, club soda and white rum over ice.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Girly drink...
sounds good tho…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 24, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
my wife
loves them.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano-Scrappy-Wuertz due
we desperately need a Soriano HR
If not Ascanio, then at some point,
you have to think about using tomorrow’s starter (Lilly). Of course that’s assuming he’s still at the park. Day game tomorrow so he might have been sent back to the hotel already.
Next option might be Monday’s starter – Dempster. At least he’s relieved before…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
It's a shame, Lou, that
DLee is out the game
by West Coast Diehard on May 24, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
Don't worry. Soriano will walk and Theriot will upppercut one into the river
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot would need a bazooka to get it into the river.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
opposite field blast OUT of the park? That would be very impressive - I love it!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
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
gotta think Weurtz will bat
hopefully 2 runs will be in
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
Gallagher
What about Gallagher pitching?
This is the game that wouldn’t end it’s going on and on my friend
Two teams started playing it not knowing what it was
and they’ll continue playing it forever just because
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
no keep z on the pine
he cares to much about hitting it screws with his pitching
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
man
i wish fonzie were still as fast as a couple years ago he easily would have made it to 1st
"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
riot
LAUNCHES ONE back to the pitcher – and weurtz is staying 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
for a
K.
Into the bottom of the 14th!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee was just double switched
Lee was just double switched right no problems?
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
Yes.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Well that was better than DLee knocking one out......
and I had so many plans for this evening…thanks alot Woodie!!!
Not at Wrigley tonight.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
amazing that freddy sanchez, .251 hitter, won a batting title
"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 say "suspicious," not amazing
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Sanchez
Batting champ?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
2 years ago i believe
or 3
"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
You are all nice people...
But I’d prefer not to spend near 4 hours in the collective, virtual locale.
Win this Game! (Next half inning)
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
D-Lee!
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
It was inevitable
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
WOW
s-CRAPPY throw by riot
"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
Theriot wimps another one over to first.
He will cost this team games on defense, and Len and BOB ARE BLAMING THAT ON HANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!! THEY F-N LOVE THERIOT!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
the error was on Theriot.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but Len and Bob went on and on about how Hank could've picked it,
or maybe Lee would’ve picked it. Almost no mention of Theriot’s noodle-arming it.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
No sure thing
Lee picks that either…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
exactly why its riots fault completely
"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
probably a better chance
but you are right
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
I guess saving the pen aint gonna happen tonight
by californiachicagoan on May 24, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
sweet wild pitch
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
k runner on 3rd 1 away
"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
and walking mclouth
"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
Winning run now at third.
This runner was brought to you by Ryan Theriot.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
ba-ZING!
"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 tonight, Theriot has one error, Cedano saved him from a second error
and botched a hit and run….if you want to get picky, he missed a bunt too….
Felix Pie must play everyday!
man, he is SOOOOO scrappy
"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
But - odds still are
none of the Chicago reporters asks about Theriot’s defense in the post-game interview.
They'll just write that
he’s soooo scrappy and gritty he was just trying too hard to do too much to get his team a win.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 24, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
wat
pretty sure wuertz has been brilliant in this game
he has been
maybe pitching too long tonight we’ll see
"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
ok they are pitching to bay
with the AMAZING jason michaels on deck…
"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
WOW NICE SAVE GEO
"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
This game is on Lou as much as Wood etc
Lou manages ONLY FOR THE MOMENT. He never thinks about what will happen
when he uses up both a bench and bullpen. I am not talking just about tonight. He
has done this ALL season. Since the Sunday game in Philly in April when we only
won due to a bad call and an error after Lou used up the ENTIRE bench in 9 innings
I have been pissed off at him.
Lou is NOT a mad genius, just a pig headed guy obsessed with left/right match ups
teaching players he does not like a lesson and not thinking beyond the moment.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on May 24, 2008 10:26 PM CDT reply actions
well there it is...
"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
fuck this
lou is pretty damn awful at game management
can the loss go to theriot?
"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
can we be done with the Kerry Wood closer experience?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
watch it
he has been good this year look at his numbers – he is still getting acclimated a bit and he is usually dominating
"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
4 blown saves and at least three began with hit batters
good story bad results
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Pirates Win
the assist goes to Ryan Theriot, who, with deft baserunning and slick glovework, kept the Buccos in 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
Why is everyone on Theriot? He's batting over .300. He tries hard.
Sure, he’s not the greatest. Sure, Cedeno may be better. But it is Lou who is putting him on the field. Rag at Lou, not Ryan.
These people
These people hate Theriot so much they openly celebrate and are glad when he fails.
They are actually happy the Cubs lost because they can blame it on him.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I root for every Cub
I root for every Cub to succeed. Some don’t.
I look at a 300 hitter who had a bad game.
People don’t want Theriot to do well because then they’d be wrong.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
No one "hates" him..
Good lord..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 24, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Christ, I wish you were right.
It’s aggravating to watch Theriot make outs on the basepaths and cost the team runs in the field. It hurts, it sucks, it’s aggravating. If it makes us bad people to want to vent about it with fellow Cubs fans, well, then we’re bad people. What the hell ever.
And
And when he does we see 200 posts full of nasty stuff and when he does well barely a peep.
People are rooting against the Cubs SS because if he does well for the season they’d be wrong and they’d hate that.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
You are so wrong.
You are hardly ever in here during games so you have no idea what people say for every game.
Jesus Christ. Knock off the people are hateful shit. Your rantings get very old.
c'mon cwyers - get it right.
we’re not bad people – we’re mean, nasty, hateful people…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
What?!?!
Show me ONE post celebrating this. ONE.
by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Not celebrating
But eager to blame everything on him. I guess he also gave up the tying run in the 9th, all 3 runs by Marquis failed in every situation we had to score more runs.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
And now for your continued viewing pleasure...
“The Ghost of Frankenstein” starring Lon Chaney is playing on WCIU for those of you in the Chicago viewing area…
“Arrrgh! Music good. Riot bad…”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
grrrrrr.....kinda felt that coming after we didn't score after getting the first two on in the top....
but yet again, if Woodie does his job we are outta here with a great comeback in the 8th…..I still pin it on Woodie….he had gotta be more clutch…..
eh, too bad
let the freakout and overreaction on here commence continue
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1
It's well under way
Tomorrow is another day.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 24, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Cub fans are upset Theriot fans are happy
Cub fans are upset Theriot haters are rejoicing. They enjoy Cubs losses if you can blame it all on Ryan.
Of course only the braindead are blaming it all on him.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Who the hell are you calling brain dead?
Go read yourself some times! You can’t write the King’s English to save your life.
Braindead
Braindead is blaming it all on one player and the people that make it obvious they are hoping he fails because they don’t want to be wrong.
At least we don’t have the idiots I’ve seen elsewhere making bets based on Cubs players doing badly.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
heh.
Well, I’m goin to bed. Night everyone. Tomorrow is another day!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
and riot
its a shame these 3 not doing their jobs cost it for this team
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
blame Marquis
He doesn’t screw the game in the first place, Woody doesn’t even have to come in in such a tense situation.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
3 runs out of a 5th man?
That is not screwing the game
by louslovechild on May 24, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
when it's the pirates
it is.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I get the Wood part,but how was this one on lou
by louslovechild on May 24, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
you just don't see it
cuz you are his lovechild lol
"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 that is true, but he cannot be managing for extra innings
He manages for his closer to get the job done.
by louslovechild on May 24, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
You manage for BOTH
This is NOT game 7 of the WS and you don’t actually manage every game as if it were
You might think if I use batter or this pitcher he will no longer be available and a pitcher may
be available the next day. From that game in Philly to using Marmol with a six run lead to
pinch hitting Z with a six run lead. Making sure Hill, Murton. Marshall and Pie know you have
zero confidence in them and coddling Soriano because he is a superstar.
I am not going on any ledges. This is a VERY good team which I think is winning
more in spite of Lou than because of him.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on May 24, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
You don't take out Derrek freakin Lee, a gold glover and a great hitter.
He said how he would never take out Soriano because he’s a superstar. Well its a 2 way street Lou
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 24, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I just find that img funny
freind just sent it to me
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Its stupid
It’s stupid. But some people found the Horry Cow tshirts funny too.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
The what?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 24, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Well need another bulldog performance outta Lilly tomorrow.....
not all that upset….was more upset at the Houston series result…....
Why do you pitch to Bay?
Lou totally sucked tonight. If he think that’s a better matchup than LaRoche he’s totally full of crap! He needs to back away from this BS R/L matchup obsession. LaRoche blows compared to Bay.
At least make the easy decisions! UUUURRRGGGHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One person isn't to "blame"
You probably can go back and find a lot of scapegoats. But that’s baseball.
Life still is good, and the Cubs still are good.
Tomorrow will be better.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 24, 2008 10:34 PM CDT reply actions
When it's Theruit
There are certain people here that when Theriot has any part in a loss will blame it all on him.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, plenty of blame to go around.
It sucks losing a game that costs so much in terms of bullpen use. I also am annoyed with Lou’s managing in the game, he contributed allot to the loss. But it’s only one loss and we’ll bounce back tomorrow.
Squandered opportunities....
Downfall of last years team…..will be downfall this year too….
The best defense is a good offense
And
And it’s all Theriot’s fault. Actually Theriot is magical. He morphed into Marquis and gave up the runs, he morphed into Kerry and blew the save, he morphed into DeRosa and struck out with the bases loaded. And he morphed into Soto and let the wild pitch through.
And he also mind melded with Lou to not walk Bay.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
and then he channelled himself into Sister Mary KOW and is now going around with a ruler...
...rapping all us Theriot haters across the knuckles but good…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
LOL
Hell hath no fury like a Riot lover scorned…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 24, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather
I’d rather love a player on the Cubs than hate one. I never hope any Cub fails.
If I predict failure by a player I want to be wrong. Some here obviously don’t care how it hurts the team they want to be right.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Criticizing Theriot is one thing
But it’s gotten way out of hand.
And if I saw even 1/100th of the posts talking about when he does well I see when he does badly I’d feel differently.
Cub fans who predicted he’d hit 220 want to be wrong.
Non Cub fans want to be right.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Downfall of last year's team?
The one that won the division? And this loss is going to cost the Cubs the division this year, too?
Good Good, the inmates are in charge of the asylum.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 24, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup....
The same Cubs team that won what, 86 games last year?? It’s going to take 90+ to get in the playofffs in the NL East/Central this year…....
The same Cubs team that didn’t win a playoff game because of a dysfunctional offense??
Division titles don’t mean squat
The best defense is a good offense
Theriot
Theriot is batting 300 and has played a decent SS this season. Yes he’s had mistakes like every other player does.
I know there’s a lot of people here who predicted he’d barely crack 220 so are hoping so much he stops hitting so they’d be right.
Cub fans even those who predicted he would hit 220 want to be wrong.
It’s those that can’t wait to jump on every mistake that want to be right more than they want the Cubs to win. Those aren’t Cub fans. Rooting against any player on the team makes you not a Cubs fan. If he was a jerk or was an off the field cancer there might be an argument.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions
What`s your point? The game was on the line and once again he showcased his arm to first. This website is not for candycoaters. Call it as it happened!
Actually
When I read things by baseball people his arm is considered average not good or terrible but average.
Again if he does well it’s barely a mention if he has a bad play there’s a million posts.
I don’t see that nearly as much as anyone else on the team.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
barely a mention?
Do a search on ‘scrappy’ and tell me how many posts you find. Discount that number by maybe 30% to cut out the sarcastic references and I bet you’re still looking at a ton of posts.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yea but.......
The riot should be playing 2B….not SS….....
This team is starting to look more and more like the 04 Cubs every day
The best defense is a good offense
Does anyone know
Does anyone know if other teams go this crazy over 1 loss?
does anyone know if other teams fans root against their starting SS because they want to be right no matter if it hurts the team.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions
No, they don't go this crazy over one loss
I’ve never seen anything like it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 24, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
too bad there isn't some way to measure this
but based on friends, media coverage, and reading other blogs, I’d say Boston, Philly, and both NY teams could challenge Cubs fans in this regard.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Right about NY
That Mets blog is about as Emo as it gets…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 24, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot
If I heard the same amount of praise when he does well as the ridiculous bashing over every mistake I’d feel differently.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions
HEY LADY
You aren’t in every game thread like I am. There have been very few game threads where he gets trashed.
PLEASE STOP YOUR RANTINGS NOW!!!!!
I usually read
I usually read them after the game because lately due to circumstances I’m in and out of the room watching or listening and want details.
It does go overboard at times.
There are people that predicted he’d hit 220 and they want to be right more than they want the Cubs to win.
I also predicted he’d not hit well (I predicted 240) but I want to be wrong because if I’m wrong it’s best for the Cubs.
And again if you don’t want to read what I have to say nobody’s holding a gun to your head to do so. If they are please call the police.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't dislike/bash...TheRiot.....
Just don’t think he has major league range at SS…....I like him….......Just would like to see better defense at SS. The guy we gave up on (yes he choked tonight too) is now hitting …. andd iss a much better defensive option IMHO
The best defense is a good offense
Cedeno
They are hitting about the same last time I checked if your speaking of Cedeno.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
No, see, there are these things called "extra bases."
You could look into them. Some hitters hit for extra bases, making them more valuable.
You aren't looking at stats I'm loooking at....
The sample size police will shoot me down….BUT….Ronnny has 19 RBI’s in 74 at bats….while Riot has 13 in 182 at bats…....looks to me like Cedeno is more productive…..the averages are a wash yes…
The best defense is a good offense
Cedeno
Cedeno bats further down in the order. Theriot bats 2nd.
For example not comparing him to Sandberg but Ryno only had 100 RBIS the year he hit 40 homeruns because he hit 2nd.
We’re also not talking about playing Neifi over Arod either. Neither are Neifi and neither are Arod.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Cedeno
Who would have thought we’d have this group hardon for Cedeno?
Theriot is faster Cedeno gets more extra base hits.
Maybe I’m just not a big Cedeno fan because I associate the name Ronny with Mr. Woo Woo.
Maybe if he called himself Ron like Santo I’d like him better :).
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
And frankly if I'm looking to crriticise tonight....
I’m looking directly at Blanco’s, DeRosa’s and Johnson’s failure to drive in runs…..
The best defense is a good offense
You're wrong
Theriot actually morphed into them and failed to drive in those runs.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
derosa's
K was definitely not good.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Wanna take a guess as to what the Cubs' record is
when they lead going into the ninth inning?
26-2.
Calm down, people.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 24, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions
I have to say
I have to say this is not as bad as one other forum where people actually make bets that Ryan Dempster won’t win more than 10 and Theriot will not bat over 240.
Maybe it’s just the name Ryan. I blame it all on Ryan Seacrest. He poisoned Ryans for years.
Honestly if someone had been in Outer Mongolia and found a computer and found this thread you would think the Cubs had lost 40 in a row.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll bet right now....barring injury....
Demp wins 14-17 games easy…...
The best defense is a good offense
Actually, I think she is helping the situation
This is approaching Blue Mike territory on the unintentional comedy scale
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yeah, I'd like to see a list of all the times I said Theriot would bat .220.
I’ll be patient. I can wait.
Let
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on May 24, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions
Well, damn it all...
No Linda Kohlmeyer tonight!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Let's All Just Agree
that they played like crap tonight
From Dero to Theriot to Kerry to Blanco to Lou to Marquis. What sucks is that they burned their bullpen for loss. I would have rather had them not come back and then incur what happened here tonight.
They have to win tomorrow otherwise this not being able to win a series on the road thing is going to become mental
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on May 24, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions
I agree
When you lose a game like this you think we blew up the pen for this?
When you win it doesn’t matter.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks for finishing that post - you had me going there for awhile
Let it be
Let them eat cake
[who] Let the dogs out, hoo, hoo
Let it ride
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I forgot
I have a friend who visited this blog and is considered leaving her current one to join us and asked me why people spell Cedeno backwards.
I forgot. Why is that?
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on May 24, 2008 11:01 PM CDT reply actions
Check the BCB Dictionary...
or better yet…use the search feature.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 24, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Calmed down now....
...a tough loss, that’s about it. I’ll even take back by criticism of Lou from an earlier post about the his decision to pitch to Bay. I still don’t agree with it but the bases would have been loaded. I would have rather pitched to LaRoche but it’s just one game.
Theriot has limitations but he is giving this team far more then they could expect from essentially a utility player.
The issues of Theriot v. Cedeno and the latest left handed out-maker that we can put in CF are marginal issues, although the CF issue can become a big one as the season moves along….
A tough, lousy, stinking loss, but this is still a good team with a good chance.
I'm a Theriot Fan
I’m a Ryan Theriot fan, I want him to do really well and I do think his bashing on here is over the top.
HOWEVER, reading KOW posts I almost wish I wasn’t rooting for The Riot because well, she kinda went psycho tonight on here.
In the end, you can’t just blame one player for a loss. A closer is supposed to get a save, our 2B can’t be striking out as often as he had in clutch games this year AND The Pirates had some good defense in the outfield that surely would have given us 2 more runs on any other given night.
But hey if you want some real entertaining, get a feed to 660NY the Mets radio station. The Mets destroyed The Rockies but those fans are calling in complaining about that team more than you can imagine.
It was a team loss.
I like Theriot and I want to see all of the Cubs players do well. Losses hurt no doubt about that but this team will rebound just like they always do.
I agree with you about KOW. It was ridiculous.
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