Los Angeles Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs GameThread, May 27, 2008 6:05 PM CDT

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Sean Gallagher	1-1	5	3	0	0	0	0	19.0	22	12	12	2	8	14	5.68	1.58

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Hiroki Kuroda	2-3	10	10	0	0	0	0	62.0	61	29	24	5	18	34	3.48	1.27

Lets go cubbies

ESPN game. I’m stoked!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 27, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Does this mean Jon Miller and Joe Morgan?

sigh… It will be radio night tonight.

"It is never too early to start beefing up your obituary."

by MDBNIU on May 27, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no...

...the ‘We Only Care About Ourselves’ duo only does the Sunday night game.

Thank God!

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi

by ilovepie on May 27, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unless you live in Cubs "territory"

Which is Iowa, where we can’t get CSN in Des Moines.

That’s like annexing Mexico and telling them they can no longer speak Spanish.

Sheesh.

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 27, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You need

to switch to DirecTV or Dish. You’ll feel alot better.

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go with DirecTV if you want Extra Innings....

take it from those of us left holding the bag with Dish Network…

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 27, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you don't want your Dome bobble head

I’ll gladly take it off your hands.

I know the odds. Just kidding.

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

MLB.com

has an interesting article about Kuroda getting re-acquainted with his old friend and former teammate in Japan—Alfonso Soriano.

Fukudome and Kuroda were teammates on the 2004 Olympic team.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh77 on May 27, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If Gallagher does not pitch well tonight, would Lieber be the logical choice to fill in the 5th starter role? Of course, Lieber got lit up in his first start this season. Lieber does have tons of experience as a starter. I still think he can pitch well enough starting games to have a respectable record and a sub-4.50 ERA. He does not have to return to his 2001 form to be an “adequate” 5th starter.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on May 27, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's possible...

Since Marshall and Hill are both on the DL, it would seem that Lieber would be the logical choice. If Gallagher really bombs, then they’ll probably send him back down for more seasoning.

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's always

Kevin Hart too. And Donnie Veal is not out of the realm of possibilities.

Randy Wells could make a start or two too. Hard to argue with his Major league lifetime ERA, which is 0.00. :-)

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh77 on May 27, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really hope Veal is not a possibility

I can’t see how he would be ready.

by rlpete on May 27, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lou mentioned last week

that Gallagher would be getting 2 more starts, this being the first.

Of course, who knows the way they yank the guys with options around.

What does not kill you makes you stronger.

by Pa on May 27, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, patience is not something Piniella is known for...

If Gallagher has a mediocre start, I bet he’ll get another look. If he gets shelled, he’ll be in Iowa shortly.

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gallagher

Piniella said he would have at least two more starts, so thats tonight and against the Rockies. If he struggles bad in these two games, I think Lieber will get another shot.

by cubsfan25 on May 27, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, 2nd. How about that?

Anyways, here’s a general comment: As a life-long Cubs fan, I’d have to say this group looks like another third-place team to me, which belies the current record. My primary reasoning is that they have feasted on weak competition to date and have done so without having to deal with injuries or any other unexpected hurdles. Furthermore, the club has major question marks as far as player personnel goes in the starting rotation and across the outfield. They have been fortunate to get enough hot bats going early in combination with exceptional middle relief, applied liberally, to grab the number of wins they have already. I’d say they need to get the starting five figured out in a hurry, along with a regular starting nine, in order to forge an identity to carry throughout the summer. That means bring on the call-ups and find what sticks.

Go Cubs,
Jeremy

by Jerry Mumphrey on May 27, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i don't know about weak competition

yes, we all know they have beat up on the Pirates this year but they did sweep the Diamondbacks and Mets (never easy games, slow start or not). We’re 4-4 against the East and 8-2 against the West. And hey, all teams have question marks… i think of all the teams in the NL central, we have the easiest to deal with.

by RMRZisMYmanCRUSH on May 27, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no injuries and no hurdles?

Soriano was out 2 weeks, I’d call that an injury. Pie not hitting big league pitching as needed, I’d call that a hurdle.

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about

Hill and Howry not pitching up to expectations and Eyre being out most of April and May, those would be a hurdles too.

Plus, every one knocks the Pirates as weak competition, but they do have an above .500 record against all teams that are not the Cubs.

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 27, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

actually, if you take away head to head play

The Pirates have a better record than the Cubs.

I agree—can’t dismiss them as weak competition.

by Shanghai Badger on May 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and it's not like

there haven’t been a lot of REALLY tough games against the Bucs. They’re a good team, at least right now.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not completely off base but...

you say they have had no unexpected hurdles but then go on to mention the rotation. Did you really think Rich Hill would be sent down in May when the season started. I don’t think anyone expected that. Also, Ramirez, Soriano and Ward have all had injuries so far. Like Al has mentioned many times before, good teams beat bad teams alot. 9-3 against Pittsburgh is a good record no matter how bad they are. If the Cubs were mediocre I would expect them to only be 7-5 or 8-4 at best against the Pirates. As far as the outfield goes, Soriano and Fukudome are not question marks (or at least not anymore than any other player). CF has a couple of decent options in Johnson and Pie and some shifting could be made with Fukudome.

Step away from the ledge. This thing is practically in the bag.

"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard

by TXCub on May 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

major question marks

across the outfield?

Soriano, Pie/Johnson, Dome.

What’s the question?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who the heck

is not “weak comptetiton” in the National League? Arizona? We swept them and they’ve struggled outside of the NL West, which is a pathetic division right now. St. Louis and Houston? We’re ahead of them—and St. Louis has had an even weaker schedule. (Not sure on the Astros.)

Third freaking place? Behind who?

This kind of comment is not seeing the big picture. There are a lot more bad teams in the NL than good one. Heck, that’s true of the AL this season too.

The Cubs are as good as any team in baseball right now. Sure, if you put them up against the Braves or Yankee teams of the 90’s, there would be trouble. But those teams are long gone.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh77 on May 27, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pirates would be over .500

if they played .500 against the 3rd place Cubs :-)

by rlpete on May 27, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What major personnel questions across the OF?

Two positions are set. Are you sure you are watching the Cubs?

And other than maybe Boston, what other teams are set with no issues?

by rlpete on May 27, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lineup

per Gordon Wittenmyer. middle infielder are getting the day off..

Soriano LF
Fontenot 2b
Lee 1b
Ramirez 3b
Fukudome RF
Edmonds CF
Soto C
Cedeno SS
Gallagher P

by lance dickson on May 27, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Batting Edmonds 6th is... interesting.

As is batting our leader in SLG 7th, BEHIND Edmonds. HOpefully it works out for the best.

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And 2 lefty's

Back to back in 5 & 6

Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!

by Ihatethecards on May 27, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Lou is trying to give edmonds

some protection in the batting order?

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on May 27, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Edmonds best protection is...

Term life insurance from Colonial Penn, a lease on a condo in Del Boca Vista and flax seed.

His best protection is Felix Pie struggling in AAA.

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 27, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

true dat.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on May 27, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Del Boc Vista

LOL….phase 1 or 2?

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on May 27, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

this was my theory in the LF bleachers.

it didn’t work, unfortunately.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 27, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Poor Kosuke

he won’t see a decent pitch all night….what about Z being our left handed bat in CF…..

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

why o why o why

is Fontenot even considered a spot starter… oy…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why o why

does he have a major league job and Eric Patterson plays for Iowa?

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh77 on May 27, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

KURODO

Light em up

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 27, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Today's Win Probabilities

Cubs win probabilities for tuesday vs Dodgers…

My Simulator:45.23%
LV Hilton: 51.22%
AccuScore: 52%

vr, Xeifrank

by Xeifrank on May 27, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oops

I posted those numbers as Dodgers win probabilities.

For the Cubs it would be…
Simulator: 54.77%
LV Hilton: 48.78%
AccuScore: 48%
vr, Xeifrank

by Xeifrank on May 27, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just played it on playstation....

...and we won 8-5.

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same lineup??

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 27, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

actually no...

......I had Pie in center. :)

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

YES!!!

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 27, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do you have any references to your simulation algorithm?

What are you basically doing? And how are you doing it? And why should we trust you? I’m not being critical, just interested in all kinds of methods people use to simulate a baseball game.

by zevkalman on May 27, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Track Record

I have a two year track record. The simulation predicted last year (before the season started and it’s documented in an old blog entry) that the Red Sox would beat the Cubs in the World Series last year. Well, it got half of it right anyways. :) As far as the algorithms used, yes it uses advanced sabemetrical algorithms. It borrows from many of the sabermetric algorithms developed by many of the top sabermetricians in the industry (ie – TangoTiger, The Book) and has improved upon some of the algorithms used by SBS-Baseball. It takes into consideration such things as, park factors, splits, pitch counts/tired pitchers, base advancement/speed and an engine to determine when to replace a pitcher based on how many pitches/how tired they are and what the leverage index is. It has an engine for determining/adjusting a hitters spectrum of likely outcomes based on the pitcher he is facing. You can also do such things as start a game that is already in progress. If the Dodgers and Cubs are tied 3-3 in the bottom of the 7th inning I could determine the win expectancy based on which actual players are in the game, not on the history of all games since 1982. It’s free to download at the link above. It can be setup to use any projection method for data input, including Zips, Chone, Marcel, Pecota, 2008 stats or any method you’d like. The accuracy really comes from the projections used at this point. There are a couple of things that I am working to improve like defense, weather effects and a search for the most accurate park effects numbers available. Thanks for the question. Let me know if you need more clarifications.
vr, Xeifrank
vr, Xeifrank

by Xeifrank on May 27, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for stopping by and posting this.

You still using ZiPS as your projections?

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 27, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Weighted

I have used Zips up to a week ago and have now weighted them with 2008 stats 50/50 for players with enough AB/IP(s).
vr, Xeifrank

by Xeifrank on May 27, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yay for Onedec!!

Nice to see him get a start.

Score early and score often Cubs!!

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dodgers Lineup

Dodgers Lineup per LIB

Jackie Robinson – 2B
Pee Wee Reese – SS
Mike Piazza – C
Steve Garvey – 1B
Duke Snider – CF
Pedro Guerrero – 3B
Kirk Gibson – LF
Darryl Strawberry – RF
Sandy Koufax – P

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 27, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gallagher..

...needs to bean Garvey 4 times.

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cindy would like that...

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re-sign Lee Smith

Get Lee Arthur to bean Garvey. I can’t let it go. Garvey ruined my childhood.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on May 27, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Furillo should be in RF...

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not Raul Mondesi?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 27, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even Mondesi would be better than Strawberry....

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Funny, I mention Strawberry

and a snake….er attorney commercial came on…

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We should do well against Koufax

he is pushing 80 and only throws 90mph now…

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Plus also...

he has to be in bed by 8 o’clock…so he’ll only pitch the first 2 innings.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 27, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Should be Reggie Smith in Right and Ron Cey at 3b

Guerrero and Strawberry. Ick.

In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband

by Ross on May 27, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Japanese media presence at Wrigley is double its usual size tonight

for Fukudome and Kuroda

I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008

by SackMan on May 27, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I wish

Dero were in LF with Reed in CF. I poted earlier….....it’s miserable night …...wind howling in…........we need speed…..defense and small ball tonight. hope I am wrong

by plenz on May 27, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Watch us hit 4 HRs and win 12-8.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 27, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would be great

but I’ll take that bet anyday. lol

by plenz on May 27, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and.....

Edmonds hit 3 of them!

by plenz on May 27, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nah

edmonds got a hit yesterday….he’s met his quota for the week.

by cubsmania on May 27, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Edmonds could hit 3 in a game...

but we’d have to play in Williamsport…..now that would be a great site for a Cub game…

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

reed

only hits HR’s into the teeth of a wrigley wind

by cubsmania on May 27, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was an extremely improbable HR.....

...but that’s baseball..no matter how carefully you match up and scour the #’s…......

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 27, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hope we keep

that little shit Pierre off base tonight

by plenz on May 27, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well said.

What is it about him that so annoys me?

by zevkalman on May 27, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because he sucked for us and ruined our high hopes...

.....kind of what we’re hoping another CF doesn’t do.

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he sucked for us?

Really? Didnt he lead the league in hits that year?

If you are looking for someone to hate look at Hendry for making such a huge deal for a guy we kept for a year.

"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"

by HIGGY on May 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well I believe

he also made the most outs in a season EVER. Maybe Al can weigh because I remember him arguing against Pierre leading the league in hits.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 27, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yup

lead the league in hits and his obp was barely higher than his BA. Soriano is a better leadoff guy than him. He truly was a Hendry blunder

by plenz on May 27, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just think about the pitchers we gave up for pierre

we could probably use one or two of them

by cubsmania on May 27, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do you think Hendry wanted him because of the way that Pierre wears that big

baseball cap on his puny little head?

by zevkalman on May 27, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The hit totals certainly lead to overvaluing Pierre...

I would say he sucked. He was just okay. The struggles were more a result of the team not being prepared to withstand the injuries to Lee, Wood, and Prior.

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"wouldn't" not "would"

I wouldn’t say he sucked.

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I understand...

but he did bat .292 and had 58 SBs. and only 38 Ks in 700 Abs. i would take that right now all day.

"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"

by HIGGY on May 27, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

IIRC, I think you were with the Cubs then.

Did you know him well? His face never seemed very friendly. What kind of a guy was he?

by zevkalman on May 27, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't say he ruined the high hopes...

I’d say the injuries of Lee, Prior, and Wood had a lot more to do with the terrible season.

That said, he certainly wasn’t very good at avoiding making outs.

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno why he is so annoying

hell….....he annoyed me when he was here. Not just because he was bad….....I do think of the term little shit when I see him though…lol

by plenz on May 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's scrappy

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sucked was a smidge strong--created a vacuum is closer

He also had a total weenie arm and didn’t start to produce offensively until the season was all but lost (if memory serves)

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 27, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

leave off the s

and ur right

by plenz on May 27, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gallagher

needs to get a new MLB photo. That’s a seriously bad photograph. Of course, he needs to stay up long enough to meet the photographer.

AlaskaFan

"Year after year after year after year . . . . . after year after year after year . . ." - Steve Goodman, "Dying Cub Fan's Last Request"

by AlaskaFan on May 27, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fonty 2? Cedeno 8?

Edmonds in the game? And ahead of Soto?

Quick, somebody ramble some nonsense to me about Lou’s pedigree so I don’t completely lose my mind.

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Our Lou excelles in structure, attitude and a gorgeous coat. The wonderful Lou has all the qualities that we are constantly striving for. We are committed to one breed only and we choose each breeding carefully to maintain excellence with happy, healthy, sound and beautiful Lous.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 27, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm...

I could have sworn I said Lou and not an Iranian born Lhasa Apso, but I suppose that’s irrelevant.

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

beautiful plumage.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He won a WS 18 years ago....will that suffice?

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm a fan of Lou...

but that comment actually disheartened me. It really has been 18 years. Yikes.

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In fairness...

I guess it’s true that, in any one particular game, the impact of the order is probably overrated. Randomly assigning the nine guys wouldn’t be expected to produce drastically different results.

That said, I agree it’s really weird.

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fontenot's DL stint

Being out of town on VaCa recently, apparently I missed this, but ChicagoSports.com mentioned that Fontenot was placed on the DL retroactive to May 12th, is that who Hoffpauir replaced when he was called up?? And I’m guessing that we had to make a move today if he is in the starting lineup. Who did we send down?

by BMoney79 on May 27, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

you must mean DWard....

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, DWard's name was listed too

I dunno, I found it confusing. Not quite sure how to post a link in this box, but it was on ChicagoSports.com under the Cubs page for Today’s Matchup. Confusing the hell outta me.

by BMoney79 on May 27, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's a typo - it was Chad Fox...

The guy who was sent down with ulnar neuritis is Chad Fox. He was the one that was DLed retroactive to May 12. I’m not sure how Chicagosports screwed this up. But Fontenot wasn’t on the DL, so no roster changes were made today.

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

K

Thanks! I figured something was goofy about that.

by BMoney79 on May 27, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Definitely goofy...

FYI – here’s the link:

http://chicagosports.sportsdirectinc.com/baseball/mlb-matchups.aspx?page=/data/mlb/matchups/g4_summary_2.html

I have no idea how they goofed this up.

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oops, guess that link didn't work so well...

oh well.

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same

Yeah, I was trying to post it too. I just figured I was doing something wrong, so I bailed on my attempt.

by BMoney79 on May 27, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Try this

http://tinyurl.com/4ay95r

by LT on May 27, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fontenot hasn't been on the DL...

Ward was sent down when Hoffpauir was called up.

Moreover, it couldn’t be the case that Fontenot was DLed retroactive to May 12, as he’s played in at least four games since then.

by SouthernCub on May 27, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lets start playing great ball...

in crappy weather!!!

by SoTxCub on May 27, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fontenot is to second base

what Soriano is to left field.

Frying pans for hands.

by Mapmaker on May 27, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

haha...true!

hope the rain is held to a drizzle

by SoTxCub on May 27, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Soriano is to left field...

what Soto is to catcher.

Average to above-average, and highly underrated.

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't call Soto

average to above average. I’d call him above-average to outstanding.

Soriano is what he is.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Defensively only...

was the intention of the comment.

Simply pointing out that Soriano’s defensive woes are greatly exaggerated.

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Soto is way above average

by SoTxCub on May 27, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I AM A BIG LOU SUPPORTER

But does it seem sometimes like the players are choosing the batting order by drawing out of a hat?

by nks6911 on May 27, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm...

I’m sure someone here could tell you the probability of D-Lee drawing the 3 spot 155 times a year…

But I agree about his curious decisions sometimes. Although, as SC stated somewhere above, lineups have a marginal impact on the game, and are often exaggerated. Well, maybe not marginal, but certainly not a large impact.

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's a tinker-er

he plays around with the lineups. DeRosa did very well in the 8-spot (although I do question the wisdom of benching a guy who is hitting the way he is, but maybe he asked for the rest).

Personally, I’d rather see Edmonds off the team than hitting 5th, but…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

VCR/DVD/TiVo Alert

DeRo is scheduled to appear on the Jim Rome show Wednesday—ESPN, 4:30 pm EDT.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on May 27, 2008 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is Marmol back tonight??

Cuz I’m hungry.

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 27, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Man, he has to sit tonight

the Dodgers would eat his lunch…..

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Kent just scratched

from the Dodgers lineup. It now reads…

LF Pierre
SS Maza
RF Ethier
1B Loney
CF Kemp
3B DeWitt
2B Hu
C Ardoin
RH Kuroda

not exactly intimidating… but those are usually the nights when teams score a lot of runs. :)

vr, Xeifrank

by Xeifrank on May 27, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Couldnt be a better time to make hay against a pretty depleated Dodger squad

....missing Kent, Furcal….

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cant forget Jones

wait no you can forget him.

A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou

by NIUcubbie on May 27, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So that means....

....Hu’s on second. (I admit I can’t get enough of that routine)

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do we want

To take bets on what inning Berman makes his first “Hu’s on first” joke?

by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gallagher

Based on the two games I’ve watched him throw, Gallagher looks pretty good the first time through the order, and then tends to have one bad inning around the 4th or 5th. Any thoughts on whether this is (a) him starting to tire; or (b) major league hitters who have never faced him before having a much better at-bat the second time through the lineup?

Either way, its clear (to me at least) he’s got the stuff to succeed at this level, and he does not seem to be the type to back down and walk guys out of fear of what they’ll do if he throws strikes.

by Orval Overall on May 27, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Against Houston he hung a slider

but otherwise pitched well…..he is only 22…

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

pete's sake

does Dan Plesiac have an off switch?

Dood can TALK.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sutcliffe doing color!

Cool!

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 27, 2008 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How does he look/sound?

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fine

And I thought he had some serious health issue recently? Coln cancer, maybe?

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 27, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sober!

and good! lol

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 27, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

anyone else

hearing the announcers sound like they’re talking through a fan?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ah

now it’s fixed.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

On CSN?

Yes but now i’ts better.

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sounds ok here

and it’s NOT Joe Morgan so who cares? :-)

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 27, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep, just stopped

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Game in HD

on ESPN. Very nice. Don’t get that too often here in Indy.

by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Field makes me feel cold...

just looking at it.

Evening everyone. I watched all three games this weekend (agonized through the first two) but couldn’t log in because I was up in the mountains where there is no internet available. It’s rough up there, with only satellite tv and no internet. Just like the pioneers! ;-)

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate

....Chris Berman. Just sayin….

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It pains me

to see them passing out those Dome dolls

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

In the words of one of WGN's best advertisting customers

“The moment is right and I’m ready. ” Go Cubs!

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 27, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oops, ESPN

duh

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 27, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's to the 4-hour erection...

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agrees...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 27, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why?

No flags above the CF scoreboard, only the American flag?

by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Too windy, probably

by John Q Freejazz on May 27, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gallagher

cut his hair!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

why

is mlb.tv so delayed?

by BradB311 on May 27, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Erin Andrews makes Wrigley Field look a lot warmer.

Or is that just me?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

....

co-sign, brother

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Michael Johns did

a very nice job of singing the National Anthem.

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

there at the stadium, we sure didn't think so.

i thought it was a below-average performance. wonder how it played on TV.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 27, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought he

did fine but that’s just my opinion.

by sue369 on May 28, 2008 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dome vs Kuroda is classic

Kuroda was Carp ace pitcher in the same league with Dragons and I’ve been watching Dome hit against him so many times.
But this is quite new chapter for both player – let’s see what’s happening.

I hate Bob Davidson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The game is nationaly televised here in Japan live.

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Go Dragons!! Oh, I mean Cubs.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats really cool

I hope he kicks ass tonight

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 27, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yea agreed

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 27, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

agreed

by BradB311 on May 27, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

looks like a long night behind the plate

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1 gone

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 27, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What the heck was that??

Bob Davidson just took off his mask and started screaming at the Cubs dugout. Lou and Demp are laughing their asses off.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 27, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Len & Bob

said they’re going to try and find out. Hope they do.

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was that Dempster

who pissed the ump off? The guys in the dugout were having fun with that.

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If Dempster

Could get kicked out on a night where he isn’t playing that would absolutely make my day.

by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dunno

if it’s such a good idea to piss off the Ump straight out

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

probably Dempster....

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Trammell?

Wasn’t it?

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dempster should be the designated umpire pisser offer.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dempster has to yell at the ump

in his Harry Caray voice and scare the pants off the ump!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on May 27, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 27, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Blue Mike

was in the dugout…

by LT on May 27, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that would do it!

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

priceless

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would have

been an ejection then. ;-)

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The way the dugout was laughing...

...I would have thought it was santoswoodenlegs.

by John Q Freejazz on May 27, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I plead the fifth...

and I’m also innocent.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 27, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really hate Bob Davidson

He is the shame of USA, huh?

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No, he is just the spokesman for Assholes Annonymous

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

THAT'S IT!

Brenly just gave us Gallagher’s nickname. He said Gallagher was throwing 95, and Lou likes that, cause it’s “easy gas”.

Easy-Gas Gallagher.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Glad there is no smell-o-vision

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Question for Al

I heard all over the place that the Cubs were going to tell fans to not be harsh I guess by saying mean things to players and hopefully Al will talk about that and if it actually happened. If it does, I think they should stop.

Go Sean!

"I don't talk. I just let what I do talk for myself." -Johan Santana

by sparkles721 on May 27, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

According to Trib

last night the Cubs personnel gave Left Field a talking to, commanding them not to harass Soriano or get ejected. They complied.

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really?

BlueMike said he is going to the game tomorrow and plans on booing Soriano. Hopefully he’ll get his ass kicked out.

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sweet

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

they seemed pretty watchful in left-CF. The usher was keeping tabs on some of the louder ones all day long, and he would point at his eyes and then at the guy, which I thought was a little much.

A good way to antagonize drunk people. And he also made “zip-your-lip” motions at some of the fans leading cheers. Erring on the side of caution, I spose.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 27, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks really windy tonight

Hit Gallager’s finger?

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

gusting NE up to 40

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ethier having a good AB...which makes me hate him and all his fouls. :-)

But Sean is throwing strikes. OH NO!!!!!! It hit him in the hand.

by zevkalman on May 27, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Davidson seems to be laughing with Lou on the mound, at least.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 27, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If you can read lips when it happened

Davidson said “shut the hell up!!”

by LT on May 27, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, carappp!!!

I can’t see where his hand got hit, but it obviously got hurt.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lets do it easy gas gallagher

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 27, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rub some dirt on it, Easy Gas!!

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like we grew up together...

“son, there ain’t no bone sticking out….you’re ok”...

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If the blood's not spurtin', you're not hurtin'.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well..

you look consciouses to me…get up and play son.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 27, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

God, now they DL folks for nothing, seems like....

So why isn’t Marquis on the 60 day DL? They could use PTSS…..

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sounds familiar!!

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think the hand is bothering Sean. He's not throwing like he did before.

by zevkalman on May 27, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

got out of it tho

I think it was just numb. Hopefully Easy Gas will get it warmed up in the dugout for the next inning.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think you're right.

And by the way, I’ve never trusted “K-zone.”

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's the exact same tech used on MLB Gameday.

It’s absolutely amazing stuff – their accuracy level is well beyond sufficient.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 27, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, they buy it from Sportsvision.

It’s absolutely amazing stuff.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 27, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just checked.

They measure the location of a ball passing over the plate within an inch.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 27, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why Fontenot in the 2spot, rather than Onedec?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

why Fontenot

playing at all above AAA level?

It’s a mystery…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I live in New Mexico.....

and there is nothing bizarre here….all explanations count, no mysteries allowed…....except for one….why Roswell????

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dunno, maybe because he is a lefty

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Here come the battle of old friend

eating same meal at Hiroshima dorm – they were both rookie at Carp

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

not yet, but it soon shall happen

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 27, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Inexplicably

Fontenot steps into the batter’s box…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and much more explicably

grounds out.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so has the game started?

by xene on May 27, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah...

...they decided to start in the 2nd inning tonight.

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Already into the top of the second, no score. Four up, three down for LA, three up three down for us.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

boy

they didn’t give Easy Gas much of a rest.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that might be good though

so nothing tightens up

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 27, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kuroda looks good

As consistent, always

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

you are cheering for the Cubs

Right?

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 27, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

for Dragons, not Carp

;-)

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 27, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

but I used to a redisent of Torrance, CA....

forgot about it, that was many years ago….

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lee has been swinging at the first pitch alot lately.

by salparadise23 on May 27, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I noticed that a lot during his slump.

Anyone notice if he did that coming out of his slump?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

8 pitches?

I guess we’re not taking our chances with the ump calling a bad strike zone.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 27, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If he's throwing strikes

it’s hard to hold off.

by Not Bruce Froemming on May 27, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Plus it is freaking cold!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kuroda

If Kuroda is on his game, you will see a lot of ground ball outs.
vr, Xeifrank

by Xeifrank on May 27, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Easy Gas?

If he opens a restaurant, he can compete with Cheli’s Chili.

by salparadise23 on May 27, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

dragons......

are there good bars out there to watch Cubs games, with a good sized Cubs crowd

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 27, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There are lots of American sports bars in Okinawa

around Kadena Air Base gates…. never been those bars….

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

looks like the couldn't sell

advertising on the sign behind home plate. Solid green.

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ESPN probably is showing something on it

that’s ESPN specific. Can’t be seen on CSN.

by Not Bruce Froemming on May 27, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's so ESPN can put their own adds on it

by smmcctrk on May 27, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

learn something new everyday

thanks!

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably says "go Yankees"

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually says go BoSox...

by smmcctrk on May 27, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Close enough

Some ad for MLB something or other.

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 27, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So has ESPN started calling the game tonight...

or are they discussing the Yanks?

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lot of fawning over

Joe Torre, but otherwise they’re following the game.

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 27, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

or...

...program reminder of the next Yankees-Red Sox series in August

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

or the Yankees All Star Game in July...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not soon enough for ESPN....

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Espn....

.....has Taco Bell on it

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No commercials on ESPN

here in Japan….

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was Berman cursing out the help?

by TheRamZamDLEE on May 27, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

I hate Chris Berman. At least it’s not football. And with the wind we won’t have to hear that Backbackback crap.

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd rather look at Erin Andrews than Larry Bowa. I know, call me a spoilsport.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, you can see the ads on ESPN.

Lucky me.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nice work Sean!!!

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on May 27, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs