Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Rockies, Thursday 5/29, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on May 29, 2008 8:15 PM CDT
in Game Threads
Email
PrintGet these guys while half their team is on the DL!
338 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Second!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Darn. I missed.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
3rd?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Closest I've ever been...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Reed
yeah baby…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
RBI single for Reed Johnson
Cubs lead 3-1.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions
Sure, but that's like saying
you rather be kicked in the shins than punched in the face.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
at least he gets some clutch hits.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
True.
If he gets enough, he might outslug Carlos.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Me too
The guy goes out and hustles every day. He’s a gamer.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice knock fro Reed there.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
y'know, this Reed kid...
not a terrible option for the 8 spot. Let him play vs. lefties. Let Pie play vs. righties.
Good defense for all.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Pat Hughes:
“Francis has been victimized by lack of support.”
And I’m thinking, some needs a mansierre.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
It's a bro!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Bro
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Will someone add a year to Santo's life and learn to bunt?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Nice bunt Jason...
Let’s give it a ride Fonz.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions
seinfeld quotes aside
i hope he doesnt get that support
by Madison Cub Fan on May 29, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions
Marquis actually makes the bunt this time.
Reed to second.
Soriano to the plate.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Mark Derosa
As the season progresses, He will be the first person traded! I like Mark but business is business!! Muffman said it first!!!
I believe you said it last, as well.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Muffman is hitting the tipply bipple a bit early.
DeRosa is an extremely valuable player. We’ll trade pitchers before we trade DeRosa.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Disagree.
He’s had terrible games the last two games.
His first two games since a night off.
I don’t believe this is a coincidence.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I think he means
the Muffman.
DeRosa will be fine.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Muffman tired.
Muffman need week off.
Muffman going to call travel agent.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
-2 for the third person, also.
“from the mountaintop to your computer”
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
now
Muffman is sad.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Um, why?
So we can have Mike Fontenot manning second for half of a season?
I can think of plenty of things I’d rather do than that, including driving a railroad spike into my chest cavity.
concave, are you?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup.
If we trade D-Ro, we’ll need a 2B in return. Or…we could put Theriot there and Cedeno at short. But that doesn’t upgrade our team at all.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
If the Brewers don't start to win, Ben Sheets' contract ends this year...
He could be on the trading market, The Cubs could trade DeRosa and some prospects (I’m sure they can assemble a nice package) for Sheets and start Cedeno and Theriot up the middle.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
you now owe me a new computer.
I just spit on my keyboard at the prospect of the Brewers giving their ace up to THEIR biggest rival.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Yay butterfingers!
We’d be lucky to get Russ Branyan out of the Brewers. Which, I’ll admit, I’d love to have Branyan, but that’s neither here nor there.
bleah.
First of all, explain to me how Sheets stays off the DL.
Second of all, explain to me how we replace DeRosa’s hitting ability.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
He's saying it would be that big of an upgrade to our pitching that we could live with the offensive downgrade.
I actually agree. But ain’t happening. Crew aren’t giving us their ace so we can win. We’re not giving the Crew our best prospects so they can beat us in 2-3 years.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Yes that is what I'm saying...
Thank-you.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Except
when’s the last time Sheets completed a season? Setting aside the whole division rival thing…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Right, right, right.
I was humoring him.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
For all the people who say that the Cubs should start Cedeno and Theriot up the middle...
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Who's saying that?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Wow.
I’m all for Cedeno-Derosa, but not for Cedeno-Theriot. That’s crazy talk.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
No that many people are...
According to this poll on a fanpost three people do.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
You should probably add 12 for the Theriot at 2B, Cedeno at SS people.
I just don’t understand how DeRosa out of this lineup helps the Cubs at all.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Fonz grounds out
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions
That's probably how he looks at things.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
and well he should
because he very well could do it.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
But what I'm getting to is...
He goes up there trying to hit a homerun every time.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Trying TOO hard to hit a homer
Just put the ball in play.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
That's for losers that can't hit home runs!
Balls in play are for weaklings. Walks, strikeouts and home runs are all that matter.
Marquis agrees..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Well...
You’re right. But that’s my plan when I go up to bat because 95% of my hits last year were singles.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
not so much for Soriano
the 95% singles thing…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I have zero power...
I’m the weakest person ever.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
wiffleball is HARD
those wiffleballs… they’re so… whifffly!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
because I have wicked Marmolesque stuff.
and when i’m pitching, my plan is to get the hitters out in front. because my pitching is exactly like MLB.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Yeah it is...
You hit it and it looks like it’ll go far and it just dies.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait a tic
a few days ago, Sori was loafing and not trying hard enough; now he’s trying too hard. The logical pretzels people twist themselves into to attack Soriano will never cease to amaze me.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
You have to realize...
...that somehow a cult of baseball fans have arisen that thinks that trying to hit for power, or hell, hitting line drives is selfish; ground balls are for “team players.”
Well,
I am a small time BB’er who never played college ball, so maybe I just can’t grasp the finer points of the game. It is hard to see here in my mom’s basement.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
My money was on your mom not loving you.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
How do you think I ended up in the basement?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I thought you were on a mountaintop.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
No, I'm the ass, not Zarathustra.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
That's okay.
Us sabermagicians don’t have the ability to understand and reciprocate love, so it doesn’t matter.
It's ok, I'll never be a good fan.
I was in a fraternity in college.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Did you know that my spreadsheet doesn't even have a column...
...for things like “being a team player” or “hustling every play?” I should really watch a ballgame sometime.
How do you know he's a sabermagician?
Well, does he have a spreadsheet?
He’s got a calculator!
Close enough. So what should we do with him?
BURN HIM!
Alright, we’ll burn him!
that would be
your Bucky Dent metric.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe my bank account should have some columns like that.
I could tell them i should have 250 more dollars in my account because I’m scrappy and bring energy and passion to the bank.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
2.5% APR
But if you’re under 5’8’’, you get 5.5% APR!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
6.0
with a little chin hair. not too much, mind you…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
This offer only applies if you're white, over 27, and playing out of position.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I might qualify!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
he should stuff it in
his mullett.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Comment of the year, from my dear wife.
Last night, Fontenot comes up and she cracks,” Does he know he has the same haircut as Jennie Finch?”
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
like he did last night?
He knows how to do that. He swings to the situation.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that walkoff single last night.
The one where he guided the ball over the infield.
He was really swinging for Lake Forest on that one.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Holy meatball.
At least try to throw a pitch that’s difficult to hit, Jason. He might as well have put it on a tee for Helton.
"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 you're joking here, but Jason Marquis doesn't have the ability to control WHERE...
...the ball is hit to. All he has the ability to do is pray really hard that there’s someone there when the ball is hit wherever its going.
I thought so, but it amazes me when people say things like...
...”Well, he worked out of that jam.” What part of letting a guy hit a line drive was working out of a jam? So it got caught by the first baseman – how the heck is that something the pitcher tdid?
I am just continually amazed that
he remains in the league pitching like a high school sophomore.
He is the very definition of effective mediocrity.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
for a very limited definition
of “effective”.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Helluva play by Derosa!!!!
That was sharp.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
think Theriot makes that play?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
No way to tell.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Gail Fischer fans, go crazy.
OMG THE BULLS MIGHT HIRE COLLINS? WHAT A SCOOP THANKS GAIL!!!!!!!!!!!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
OMGRLY? ROFL
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Should have hired D'Antoni
Too slow to pull the trigger
by VillanuevaExperience on May 29, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I really hope they don't...
I want Avery Johnson.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Already a done deal.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Didn't Gail say...
That the Bull’s report it isn’t done yet. W/e teams always say junk like that.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Trib and Sun Times are repoting as if it's for sure.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
She really said that?
good thing she’s easy on the eyes..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
She has her days..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
If she were a president, who would she be?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Andrew Jackson
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Odd.
I was going for Baberham Lincoln.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Too tall.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
also, I'm a no go
for women with a beard. NO GO.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Grover Cleveland!
No! Wait! Taft!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you ever hear about Taft getting stuck in the bathtub?
He apparently had to rub butter on himself to get out.
Sorry for the mental image, everyone.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I think I may be sick.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
mmm
hot buttered Taft!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I just got a mental image...
of Fisher covered in butter in a bathtub.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
is that better
or worse than the image of Taft covered in butter in a bathtub?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Mmmmmm..
me likey..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
LOL..
A friend of mine saw her playing pick up basketball in a sportsbra….let’s just say that thing was working overtime….
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
at least she has a guard's shoulders instead of a tackle's. that's good, right?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
You guys are Bears fans.
Interior lineman shoulders might not be bad.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I doubt Lego men are very good blockers
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Heh.
Lego.
Blocks.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
A poor pun
and a poorer shot at The Sex Cannon’s shortness
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I apologize.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Just wondering...
Is “Hey Dad Wanna Have a Catch?” worth the money?
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions
If so,
does anyone have a kid I can borrow?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
ewwww
/flag comment
/flag comment
/flag comment
/flag comment
haha
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
good god,
do you want mine? I’ll GIVE him to you. Here, take an additional ten bucks…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I could pretend to be a kid if you want
by Madison Cub Fan on May 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
How did my comment get flagged and yours didn't???
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
such is the difference
between the dealer and the user.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
That just died in the wind.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Game Update...
The Cards lead Houston 3-0.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions
is that good or bad?
answer = yes.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
calling that
“an infield hit” is an understatement.
back to back singles. Get Howry or Wuertz up!
2008: The year we put it all together.
How about Cotts?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I was right!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
oh, god...
I said we could lose one of these games and still win nine, right?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Statistically, he probably can't.
I’m sure you could back me up.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
oh, yes he can!
I refer the hon. gentleman to Exhibit A: Les Walrond
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I said Neal Cotts couldn't be any worse than Jason Marquis.
I know SOMEBODY can be. I still have panic attacks whenever I hear the name “Roberto Novoa.”
Do we not remember
Spring Training at all?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
damn that spring training
all I want is honesty and love…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh yeah? How's this hit ya:
FELIX HEREDIA!!!!!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
make the bad man stop!
show me where the bad touch was…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Remember when he was supposed to be Carlos Marmol
Before Carlos Marmol was a sparkle in Oneri Fleita’s eye?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Isn't bringing in
Neil Cotts for Jason Marquis kind of like having Donnie Wahlberg sing at your confirmation instead of Joey McIntyre?
2008: The year we put it all together.
I don't mind Cotts at all.
Willing to give him a good chance.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I could go for a 1-2-3 DP right about now!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Didn't want to seem greedy ;)
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
This might be Jason's last chance to keep his starting spot.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
If you judge by outcome, yes.
He’s gotten smoked today, and lucky.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I'm not rooting for it, but Lou may end up giving some of Jason's starts to Lieber.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Oh happy day.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Exactly.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
dood
he loaded the bases with no one out.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you really think so? I don't see any evidence Lou has come to that point yet.
Although I wouldn’t complain.
C'mon Cotts, throw that DP pitch!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Cotts
has something to prove. I see a good outing here! Lou’s playing that hand!
"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
FIRST GUESS
Id leave Marquis in here.
Come on Cotts
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
NEW PITCHER [CUBS]
IN: 48 Neal Cotts LHP
OUT: 21 Jason Marquis de Suck RHP
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I like Cotts here.
I really do. How good are we going to be if he can get it together and make this team?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
about as good as we were
with Ascanio? Of course, that was pretty good. Remember yesterday? That come from behind win? Good times…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm thinking Cotts replaces Marquis.
Lieber becomes the #5 starter.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Well
we won’t have a chance in the playoff anyway…we don’t have a legit #2 starter or a LH power bat CF’er.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
don't forget the overpaid guess hack hitting excuse for a LF
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Was that as painful to see as it was to hear???
by Madison Cub Fan on May 29, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions
dammit, dammit, dammit.
Jason Marquis is not my favorite person. And Neal Cotts’ fastball is still quite hittable. That was smoked. By Willy freaking Tavaras
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Well at least Cotts was able to get the Rockies to put in the PHer.
Because I don’t know if I could live knowing that Scotty Pods had given the Rockies the lead.
Be fair...
Cotts wasn’t exactly set up for success.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
all of these runs
go on Marquis’ stellar ERA.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
You don't throw Taveras a fastball.
That was just dumb
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Whaddya want?
Bases loaded. Your first appearance in the ML all year. Walking the guy is just not an option. Gotta throw a fastball or two. Thought Cotts did an OK job.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
wasn't it a 1-2 pitch?
that’s not ok. waste one
by Shanghai Badger on May 29, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm guessing it's not one
where the waitresses tell you you to throw Willy Tavaras anything but a fastball.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Have you ever lived in Des Moines?
I may have been there once as a kid, but don’t remember it. You seem to have an unfavorable impression of it.
A few times.
You’re right, it’s not exactly tops on my list of places to visit. “Better than Maryland” is not a ringing endorsement.
Hey
I live in Maryland
"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
I'm sorry.
I lived in Ann Arundle County. If it wasn’t for Cluck-U Chicken, I don’t know what I would’ve ate.
NIce!!
I know Cluck U well from my U of Maryland days. Excellent eats!!!
"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
Cluck U was great stuff...
...but they had the worst Chinese and the worst delivery pizza I’ve ever had in my life. Cluck U was the only thing that delivered on base that seemed to have discovered flavor. I swear, it’s like I was in the one place on earth where MSG hadn’t been invented yet!
yeah, I want to see
an MSG stat.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
hahaha
Yeah, you’re not going to get much in terms of pizza because you mostly get NY style this far east. Chinese is hit or miss around here as well. The only good pizza around here is Ledo’s. The closest thing to Chicago style. God I miss Chicago food.
"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
Was stationed there..
Pax River….not too bad..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Did a lot of fishing and crabbing...
That helped…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Lots of guys doing some crabbing
on military bases.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Just setting the stage...
for another dramatic win. It’s their new thing. I hope.
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
You're looking at all the wrong things.
You’re looking at results, not the process. And he has a LEFT-HANDED process. Left handed, I tells you!
Edmonds looks stupendous as he whiffs from the left side of the plate!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
You'll have to add
that column to your spreadsheet.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I see Cotts picked up right where he left off
when last in the majors
by Shanghai Badger on May 29, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions
Cotts is from Lebanon IL.
Never heard of it…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
a coworker's wife knows him
but since I’m not in Des Moines that often, I won’t be able to get tickets from him . . . in about a week when he’s back there.
by Shanghai Badger on May 29, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
NEW PITCHER
IN: 43 Michael Wuertz RHP
OUT: 48 Neal Cotts LHP
Tony LaRussa will be making the moves for the Cubs the rest of the day. Eyre’s warming for the next batter.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Alas, poor Neal Cotts. I knew him well....
have fun back in Iowa, Neal.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
a man of infinite ERA
...with apologies to Shake
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
+1
Excellent!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
you set the bar with your description of Marquis
ealier.
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Give Atkins a diet of...
unhittable stuff
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Don't give him a meatball to hit, either
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
shoulda
let Jason finish…..(see first guess above)
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Can't we make Jason
Our number 6 pitcher?
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
isn't he already?
I mean, really.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
What. A. Pitch.
"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 someone already suggested this
Can we have Marquis play CF and Edmonds pitch?
by Shanghai Badger on May 29, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
well
I asked if Marquis could play center, but I don’t think I want Edmonds to pitch!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Happy, happy! Joy, joy!
I will now go pick my magic nose goblins.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Some velcro Jim Edmonds to the bench
it’s too close
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Pick your poison.
Door number one -
Jim Edmonds, weak fly ball to center field!
Door number two -
Micah Hoffpauir, swinging five feet over the pitch!
Door number three -
Mike Fontenot, Wonder Hampster! May have to watch him impersonate a second baseman after he bats!
I'll take #3 for now at least
:-)
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Last advice to Marquis:
From my high school days reading Shakespeare:
The fault, dear Jason, is not in our stars,
But in ourselves, that we are underlings.
nice
Sheffield-on-Avon
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Addison-upon-Clark?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
DeRo walks
Johnson at the plate.
Hoffpauer on deck. Not Onedec.
2008: The year we put it all together.
you mean Wurtz? and Weurtz? cuz those two suck.
Wuertz, though. he’s a dandy.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I concur.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
So, we have a former
hated White Sock, and a hated former Cardinal – both of whom suck.
Why are they taking up roster spots?
Seems like Pie can suck less at the plate.
I guess he used all his clutch hit credits for the night.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
True.
Baseball is weird game.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I suppose
it wouldn’t be major league ball if the other team just rolled over and gave up…
but these guys are supposed to be LIMPING…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
the pitcher (by the rules)
was balking before the DP pitch….started his motion (slowly) then stopped
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I've noticed several guys getting away with that this season.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
oh, that's right.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
groan
maybe the Phils beat up the Rocks a little TOO much
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Torrealba?
Joe Torre + Jessica Alba?
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
FanShots
Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.
Recommended FanShots
Recent FanShots
MLB 12 The Show Marlins Park Trailer, complete with the monstrosity and the fish. Here's the link...
Cubs By The Numbers
Cubs By The Numbers is a history of the ballclub by uniform number, but the biographies help trace the history of our beloved team in a new way. For everyone who's a Cubs fan, anyone who ever wore the uniform is like family. Cubs By The Numbers reintroduces readers to some of their long-lost ancestors, even ones they think they already know.
Click here to order your copy, available now!
Recent Stories in Ticket Exchanges
Baseball Nation Recent Stories
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Photo: Padres fan regrets letting mother capture moment with Trevor Hoffman
- Marlins agree to unretire No. 5 for Logan Morrison, who will honor his father’s favorite player
- Weatherman Derek Holland does Dallas TV
- Ask Alex: Will Julio Teheran or Matt Moore win rookie of the year?
- Ku Klux Klan, umpires and bowling: Why the minor leagues tossed out Jim Evans academy
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
