Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Tuesday 5/27, 6:05 CT
by LT on May 27, 2008 8:47 PM CDT
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The overflow thread is getting really slow....... One more inning to go. White Castle worked his way out of that jam. Your FanPost must be at least 75 words long. Right now it's only 21 words long. If you just have a quote, link, video or photo you'd like to share with the community, try creating a FanShot instead. So I need more words... Go Cubs go! Maybe this is enough. Now it is....
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lol
nice post
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SEcond
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey...
i was first! :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
:D
HI, SUE!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AA meeting is next thread over.
This is the Compulsive Self Hate Support Group.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are going to be in trouble tomorrow
with the First! Police
by LT on May 27, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tomorrow
is another day! :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rainman-esque post.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, definitely a Rainman-esque post.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On some days that's a double.
Today… that’s an easy out.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice....thanks for the new thread
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW,
The Dodgers have kept the Cubs scoreless for an inning.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How did that happen?
Oh right. Edmonds batted last inning.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice hit there
stayed back on that breaking ball nicely
by grifdog on May 27, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmmm
Maybe its a good idea to hit The Riot ahead of Soriano? Radical thought, I know.
by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's why you bat him ninth.
The Brewers have stopped doing it, probably because Ned Yost is afraid for his job.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess
I was trying to say Soriano should always have someone batting ahead of him and I think that Riot is a good candidate for the leadoff spot. It seems like he does a good job of taking pitches.
I know our pitchers are hitting well, but I don’t think we want to start moving them up in the lineup justyet.
by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hoff is on deck!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this guy?
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Old, wrinkled...
Pugs.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
egad.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's just dog-gone disgusting...
on second thought – please no dog-gone. dog must stay. definitely must stay.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes you're the dog.
Sometimes you’re the hydrant.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scrappy did!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Honnicutt
should give his pitcher his tack.
by bubbamike the one and only on May 27, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK!
Here we go, KERRY WOOD!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm... leave Marmol in?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No.
Need to let Kerry do it. He’s the closer.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't need to.
There’s absolutely no rule that requires a club to have a closer.
We’re going to, because Lou is in lockstep with every manager in MLB in assuming that every relief pitcher has to be used the same way that Tony LaRusa did it with the A’s.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No thanks.
Keep his innings down and let him try and find his fastball again.
by Schizo on May 27, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Woodie!!!
let’s make this inning a yawner…............
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's ONE!
K
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reference to the 20k game
DRINK!
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on May 27, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and the hit batsman.
Drink!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Tuesday.
Drink!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we get a goat and Bartman reference and get hammered
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on May 27, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strikes
Nice to see 1st pitch strikes
by Vernonian7 on May 27, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
shake it off
let’s go!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't realize that!!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, did you know...
That we haven’t gotten 2 outs in one at bat yet this game?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually there was one
i was just trying to fool the baseball gods….
by LT on May 27, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah we do
early, Cedeno to Fontenot.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delwyn....
....please. Are you actually going to take that hit?
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a MIGHTY CUT!
foul
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone confirm - straight Wood for Marmol sub. i.e. NO double switch with Sori's spot?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ahhh dont jinx it
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on May 27, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's off topic.
We’re not batting again.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the right move.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beg to differ - if ever there was a time for a defensive substitution, this was it.
Gotta give Lou credit – he’s consistent. Consistently stubborn, but consistent. ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
Kerry was on…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not talking about Kerry's arm
I’m talking about Sori’s glove
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No team double-switches in their closer.
If nothing else, what sort of confidence does that show in your closer?
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWO!
K!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nasty....
.....SEEEEEEEEE YAAAAAAAAA
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kerry Wood channelling Christina Aguilra
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's a whore?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on May 27, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CUBS WIN!
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The CUBS WIN!
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on May 27, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs Win!!!
Another nice comeback!!!!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can someone link the lyrics?
Never heard of “That Shit” but it sounds like an R. Kelly song.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
you know what i meant.. sheesh
by TheRamZamDLEE on May 27, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't hating.
Just can’t pass up the chance for an R. Kelly joke.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yessssssssss!!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 27, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gotta ask....
I’m a lifelong Hoosier, so I miss some of the Wrigley/Chicago buzz around the team.
Who’s this guy? Is he that Ronny-Woo guy? What’s the story on him/both of them?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no - but it looks like he might have eaten Woo-woo...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
from your keyboard
to God’s BBS…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so what's the story on this guy, as well as Woo-Woo?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no one knows
about the guy in the pic. He’s just a guy in a pic.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this Woo-Woo cat?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
an annoying guy
who runs around the stadium doing some kind of yodeling.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been to about 50 games in the last 10 years.
Color me lucky, never heard him.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and at my first game in the bleachers
there he appeared…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait for tomorrow's recap and ask Al... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that's it
good idea. you should do that Bildo
by LT on May 27, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know Al hates him.
And he’s “he who shall not be named.” But, I’m always down for upping my Cubs IQ…and just have no idea about who this guy is.
Old? Young?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll save Al the grief.
Ronny Woo-Woo Wickers, homeless man turned inspirational… well, hell if I know what he is, other than annoying. He has his own documentary.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that site's a joke right?
I mean, it’s pretty obvious this man has mental problems.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's his official site.
Whether or not its a joke depends on how you look at it.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it's a joke, it's not funny.
i hope there wasn’t much money made on that. it seems exploitative of a man with a mental illness.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
he gets taken care of. Certainly, he has been compensated in many ways. He gets sent to spring training, he gets, essentially, season tickets. He’s likely fed regularly…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure a group of season ticket holders...
...paid for some rather expensive medical care for Wickers a while back – dental, was it? Yeah, there’s a lot to not like about Wickers, but there’s some real charity to come of it as well.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if that was the guy you just mentioned
Al would have this picture banned from this blog lol
by LT on May 27, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say it again. I love this man.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this guy....
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs won because when Tommy was in the booth
the wind was blowing out again….
by LT on May 27, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great win
And Dome out of slump!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and don't forget
his two great catches!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FLY IT!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mojo rising...
Did it feel like we got some confidence tonight?
And whaddabout Seany-boy?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GREAT game by Easy Gas Gallagher!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...why on earth are they interviewing Theriot?
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. Hate that.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ignore the fact that it's Theriot for a moment.
He played, what, three innings?
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, they're not asking him
to explain Lou’s strategy. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
low man on the totem pole?
last guy off the field?
Who knows…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spotlight hound?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs played a great prank on Theriot earlier in the season...
...mocking his media-friendliness. Doesn’t seem to have made him any more camera-shy.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loved that one.
He got Punk’d by an intern.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened?
I missed that one.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 27, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL..
Thanks Bildo….
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 27, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ken Rosenthal is supposed to be on SportsNite to talk about the Cubs.
Guess I’m going to have to sit through Plesac in the post-game, then.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have never missed CSN
more in my life than today
by TheRamZamDLEE on May 27, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he talks and talks and talks...
Easy-Gas may be staying in the rotation. I’d give him another start!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou seems to be leaning toward keeping Gallagher in the rotation for now.
Obviously he’s on a shorter leash than, say, Marquis.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
worse luck.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GREAT GAME!
and ANOTHER close one, and Easy-Gas pitched seven innings… YEAH, BABY!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou:
“we’re going to work on bunting”
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou also says he's going to start resting Marmol more...
...and limiting him to one inning.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Joba Rules 2:
Quest for Results
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou says
Davidson was yelling at Trammell. I got a kick out of it.
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
by zambranofan on May 27, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently the ump was yelling at Trammel.
Telling him to drink decaf coffee?
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Telling him that he's a middle manager, drives a Dodge Stratus, people are scared of him.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like Wood is in Lou's good graces tonight as well.
Lou likes guys that throw strikes.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like guys
that throw strikes too.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate to be a downer, but...
21 LOB?
ouch.
solid win though.
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
by cubs2234 on May 27, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers pitcher
was executing his pitches.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can think of at least one pitcher I'd like to execute outta here...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoy your ideas
and would like to subscribe to your newsletter!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tommy Lasorda is a pitcher??
I had no idea.
by BlueSox on May 27, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
very true, but it's a disheartening number in the box score
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
by cubs2234 on May 27, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, if Cwyers
is right, it’s only 14.
We got more across the plate than they did. That’s the most important stat.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We scored three, so I think team LOB would be 11.
And it’s hard to control how well you hit with runners on – it’s a flukey sort of thing. You focus on getting as many opportunities as possible to bat with runners on – i.e., getting runners on – and you’ll win games.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
I misread your comment.
11 lob ain’t bad on a day when at least two or three HRs were turned into flyouts by the wind…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only had 14 baserunners all night, by my count.
You can’t add up player LOB to figure team LOB.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You also can't...
double stamp a triple stamp.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you double x it you can
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on May 27, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems like we have left alot of guys on base this year..
...but were winning games and that is all that matters.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kerry Wood
94-96 MPH on the fastball tonight.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wood was woodtackulous
that hit he let up was still a good pitch. absolute jam shot.
he looked good doing it, too. never loses composure.
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
by cubs2234 on May 27, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sean Gallagher
a) has a huge forehead
b) “didn’t feel like tonight was long-sleeve weather”.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Living in Des Moines does that to you, I guess.
Well, that and sapping your will to live.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cwyers buddy
can you keep up the post game updates..? I f you don’t mind
by TheRamZamDLEE on May 27, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a problem.
This is my favorite part of having games on CSN – getting the postgame interviews. And again, I’m really interested in hearing what Robothol has to say.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cannot wait till next year
when CSN is captioned…jeez
by cubsonWGN4ever on May 27, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cwyers...did you say you didnt like Plesac postgame?
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not Plesac's biggest detractor...
...and I don’t outright hate him, but he’s not my favorite person. Normally I shut it off after the pticher’s postgame.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just curious, I dont mind him
...but I am not sure I would notice if he was replaced
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the comments he just made about Pie are a perfect example.
He says that he’d trust Edmonds rather than Pie against a good pitcher in a key spot. Because Edmonds is a veteran. Of course, if you look at what they’ve actually done so far this season, that’s just ridiculous.
Most of what he says is either:
A) Obvious.
or
B) Wrong.
And so I don’t really feel the need to have him talk all that often. Marmol’s been overworked? Really, Dan? That’s must-watch TV there.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol!
Plesiac is why God invented the mute button. I’ve never been so relieved to have spring training be over…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's from CP.
Yeah region!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
worse than Plesac
is enduring the 6th inning tonight on radio. Cubs have 2 on one out in a 1-0 game…....but no mention of those facts for we that had just tuned in. The action on the field was secondary to listening to Tommy Lasorda babble on about how the game used to be. It was maddening
by plenz on May 27, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was the same on TV when Lasorda was in the booth...
...except we could watch the play on the field on TV.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they did the same thing
yesterday I think it was….......Fergie on the radio and the game was secondary. They really need to cut the guest crap out and let us know what the hell is going on
by plenz on May 27, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least Fergie was watching the game yesterday.
I heard him say something to the effect of “is Soriano hurt? he’s not running so good out there.” as Soriano made a play in the field. So kudos to him for that.
Of course, this is something he probably should have been aware of a long time ago like anyone else, but maybe he doesn’t follow local media much.
and he’s probably the better for that…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah....
I caught that too. Was on my way home and caught him on radio….....the whole inning was banter back and forth between him and Ron. It’s just frustrating when 3 or four pitches happen and there is no mention of the count, etc. I literally could hear the ball being hit….....foul balls apparantly…......and finally Pat lets us know the count is 2-2.
by plenz on May 27, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but....as it turned out
Edmoonds was up in the 6th so I guess no need to broadcast…......just say “2 outs”
by plenz on May 27, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well here's an excerpt from his latest column that may interest you... ;-)
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8180710/Minaya,-other-GMs-deserve-blame-too
Sabermetricians often scoff at the notion of chemistry, contending that numerical barometers of performance matter most. Such an argument is not without merit. But at this moment in the game’s history — when Major League Baseball is attracting players from all over the world — chemistry is more important and elusive than many teams understand.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosenthal is as friendly a national reporter to sabermetrics as you'll find.
And, really, I don’t need reporters to be analysts; there are a lot of good analysts out there, and only a few good reporters. (Anyone who can think and is willing to go where the facts take them can be an analyst, especially in the age of home computers; you need a lot of time invested and a big Rolodex to be a good reporter.)
As far as chemistry – there was a real good discussion on it over on Tango’s site a while back. (Read the linked USS Mariner article if you have time.)
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox apparently lost as Burhle got shelled.
True fact – Carlos Quentin’s OPS+ is equal to any two OPS+s of the following:
Konerko
Swisher
Uribe
Cabrera
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez can you imagine how good the D-backs would be if they
held on to Quentin and let Byrnes go. Thank you Kenny Williams.
by TheRamZamDLEE on May 27, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Irony...
...they’re showing the Konerko, “I don’t run, I trot” commercial.
Shouldn’t that be, “I don’t run, I ground out weakly and hobble back to the dugout.”
(Dr. Crawdad to tell me I’m a horrible person in 3…2…1!)
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it will take longer than that - Cubs won tonight... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure he has an intern or two scanning the site...
...and letting him know when a Cubs fan happens to say anything about the White Sox. He’ll be here.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought about that intern angle too...
...only mine would conduct research. My first project would be to determine average time of how long it takes from when MDBNIU posts until Hammer replies…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it's MDBNIU that won't come by when the Cubs win.
Especially when Soriano has a good game on offense (two hits and a walk, scored two runs – not a two home run game, but not bad.)
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's made some good adjustments at the plate.
Soriano, not MDBNIU; I have no idea how blue mike eats.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably fair to say he's never tried eating crow... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MDBNIU, not Soriano…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds says that feeling pressure is new for him.
Seems to be a nice enough person, well-liked the clubhouse, and he understands how bad he’s been so far.
I don’t think that he’s got anything left in the tank, but I don’t dislike the guy for it. Seems like this’ll be his last stop if he can’t pick up his offense.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would have preferred he not be a bust.
unfortunately, those of us not named blue mike appear to have been right on that.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosenthal is on.
Rosenthal says that he’s hearing Soriano is healthy, but that he certainly doesn’t look it – says it’s probably a confidence issue. Seems like he’s afraid of an injury. Says he doesn’t think it’s impacting the clubhouse, but that he thinks that Soriano needs to have a defensive replacement until his legs are 100%. Says that Soriano, despite his rep, is very open to doing whatever he can to help the team and would accept it if the Cubs proposed it to him.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't feel like CF is an "urgent" issue for CF.
Cubs never looked at Reed Johnson as a starter, so could go look at players at deadline, but it would be a marginal upgrade. Pie may come back up, in his estimation.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now he's talking about BABIP for the Sox.
Like I said – one of the more sabermagic-friendly writers. Doesn’t bring up LD%, though, which you need to look at when talking about BABIP for hitters..
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, what I believe he said
was that they (Cubs) didn’t envision him starting more than 125 games – not that they “never looked at reed Johnson as a starter.”
I think you mis-heard this.
by The E-Man on May 27, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank's man
I’ll believe that about Soriano when I see Lou pull the trigger. I mean Ramirez seems to think his legs are bothering him. The thing about Sori is he seems to “pout” (more so than others) when he’s not going good.
Anyhow let’s get the sweep tomorrow.
by TheRamZamDLEE on May 27, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scoreboard Watching
Cubs are technically tied for baseball’s best record with tampa bay and boston…
(Cubs are 31-21, tampa bay is 31-21, Boston is 32-22)
NL Central has the tightest top 3 so far with both the cards and stros 1.5 games back…
by cubsonWGN4ever on May 27, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like those numbers!
let’s get to 32-21 tomorrow!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now Golf Chicago is on...
...and Jill Carlson may be more attractive than Gail Fischer, but not enough to get me to stick around.
Last! (I doubt it somehow.)
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I played golf with Carlson...
...about 5 years ago. She looks better on TV.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on May 27, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second last!
Second to last? Next to last? Last to the negative first power?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher pitched...
...a very solid game tonight, but I wouldn’t get overly excited about any pitchers performance in these conditions.
I like his arm, I just hope he learns how to master his breaking stuff a little better.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on May 27, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
True that..
With decent weather conditions, this was probably a 10-8 game. Lots of well hit balls tonight that the wind knocked down.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 27, 2008 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Both pitchers were well aware of the conditions and pitched accordingly.
They probably pitch differently in different conditions, so you probably wouldn’t see AS many well-hit fly balls. Obviously you don’t know for sure, though.
by cwyers on May 27, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still, defensively
Johnson, Edmonds, and Dome are a stronger outfield than Soriano, Johnson, and Dome.
by The E-Man on May 27, 2008 11:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Disagree
Edmonds has been getting lucky.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 28, 2008 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you are probably right
but it is a lot closer than I would have thought. Plus Soriano, Pie, Dome blows both those options completely out of the water.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 28, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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