Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Rockies, Thursday 5/29, 7:05 CT
by Al on May 29, 2008 8:15 PM CDT
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Get these guys while half their team is on the DL!
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Second!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Darn. I missed.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3rd?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
B!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
slow freakin' game.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Closest I've ever been...
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by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
REED!
Cubs lead 3-1!
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reed
yeah baby…
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by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I like Johnson so much more than Edmonds.
by slcathena on May 29, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least he gets some clutch hits.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat Hughes:
“Francis has been victimized by lack of support.”
And I’m thinking, some needs a mansierre.
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a bro!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bro
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by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice bunt Jason...
Let’s give it a ride Fonz.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
seinfeld quotes aside
i hope he doesnt get that support
by Madison Cub Fan on May 29, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis actually makes the bunt this time.
Reed to second.
Soriano to the plate.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mark Derosa
As the season progresses, He will be the first person traded! I like Mark but business is business!! Muffman said it first!!!
by muffman on May 29, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Muffman is hitting the tipply bipple a bit early.
DeRosa is an extremely valuable player. We’ll trade pitchers before we trade DeRosa.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He needs a week off to think about things.
by zevkalman on May 29, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he means
the Muffman.
DeRosa will be fine.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot to add: What kind of a name is "muffman"?
by zevkalman on May 29, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
-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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
concave, are you?
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Except
when’s the last time Sheets completed a season? Setting aside the whole division rival thing…
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Who's saying that?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Far too many people are saying that.
Every single one of them drives me crazy.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No that many people are...
According to this poll on a fanpost three people do.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fonz grounds out
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by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sori
misses by about 370 feet. Oh, well. Next time.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
and well he should
because he very well could do it.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But what I'm getting to is...
He goes up there trying to hit a homerun every time.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trying TOO hard to hit a homer
Just put the ball in play.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis agrees..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
You’re right. But that’s my plan when I go up to bat because 95% of my hits last year were singles.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not so much for Soriano
the 95% singles thing…
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have zero power...
I’m the weakest person ever.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is wiffleball right?
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wiffleball is HARD
those wiffleballs… they’re so… whifffly!
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LSA..
total agreement about sori
by Madison Cub Fan on May 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.”
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's okay.
Us sabermagicians don’t have the ability to understand and reciprocate love, so it doesn’t matter.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's ok, I'll never be a good fan.
I was in a fraternity in college.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have a spreadsheet?
SABERMAGICIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
RABBLERABBLERABBLERABBLERABBLERABBLE
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be
your Bucky Dent metric.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2.5% APR
But if you’re under 5’8’’, you get 5.5% APR!
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
6.0
with a little chin hair. not too much, mind you…
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
call it Eckstein Equity
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Fontenot cries a single tear, feeling left out.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should stuff it in
his mullett.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like he did last night?
He knows how to do that. He swings to the situation.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What part of "Jason Marquis" don't you understand?
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, he did deftly get the ball hit to within reach of derosa, didn't he?
by davidalanu on May 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, I was joking. I really should go.
by davidalanu on May 29, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for a very limited definition
of “effective”.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa
makes up for his error earlier. Nice catch.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Helluva play by Derosa!!!!
That was sharp.
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
think Theriot makes that play?
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gail Fischer fans, go crazy.
OMG THE BULLS MIGHT HIRE COLLINS? WHAT A SCOOP THANKS GAIL!!!!!!!!!!!
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OMGRLY? ROFL
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have hired D'Antoni
Too slow to pull the trigger
by VillanuevaExperience on May 29, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope they don't...
I want Avery Johnson.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Gail say...
That the Bull’s report it isn’t done yet. W/e teams always say junk like that.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She really said that?
good thing she’s easy on the eyes..
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by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She has her days..
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by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ever see her in person?
she’s a babe
by TheRamZamDLEE on May 29, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If she were a president, who would she be?
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Odd.
I was going for Baberham Lincoln.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
also, I'm a no go
for women with a beard. NO GO.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grover Cleveland!
No! Wait! Taft!
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm sorry.
And please, keep that a MENTAL image.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that better
or worse than the image of Taft covered in butter in a bathtub?
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mmmmmm..
me likey..:)
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by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
do your thing, image guy!
/readies blinders
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL..
A friend of mine saw her playing pick up basketball in a sportsbra….let’s just say that thing was working overtime….
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by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess, if you like women who have shoulders like an interior lineman.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least she has a guard's shoulders instead of a tackle's. that's good, right?
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are Bears fans.
Interior lineman shoulders might not be bad.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the idea to find linemen short enough...
...for Sexy Rexy to actually see over?
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt Lego men are very good blockers
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
Lego.
Blocks.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A poor pun
and a poorer shot at The Sex Cannon’s shortness
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah .... yesteryear
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think so either
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee K's
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
search through the fanposts
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If so,
does anyone have a kid I can borrow?
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ewwww
/flag comment
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haha
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good god,
do you want mine? I’ll GIVE him to you. Here, take an additional ten bucks…
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
How did my comment get flagged and yours didn't???
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
such is the difference
between the dealer and the user.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah save your money for playoff tickets.
invasion of the field when it finally happens
by xene on May 29, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez flies out to Pods : (
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez
almost goes yard! wow.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That just died in the wind.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game Update...
The Cards lead Houston 3-0.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is that good or bad?
answer = yes.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
calling that
“an infield hit” is an understatement.
back to back singles. Get Howry or Wuertz up!
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How about Cotts?
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was right!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, god...
I said we could lose one of these games and still win nine, right?
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might as well use Cotts here.
He can’t be any worse than Marquis.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Statistically, he probably can't.
I’m sure you could back me up.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, yes he can!
I refer the hon. gentleman to Exhibit A: Les Walrond
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.”
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROBERTO NOVOA
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it, man!
Don’t you have any decency? Any decency at all?
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was my own panic attack!
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we not remember
Spring Training at all?
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I try to forget spring training.
It’s basically a pack of lies.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn that spring training
all I want is honesty and love…
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah? How's this hit ya:
FELIX HEREDIA!!!!!!!
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
/flag
inappropriate
language
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
make the bad man stop!
show me where the bad touch was…
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when he was supposed to be Carlos Marmol
Before Carlos Marmol was a sparkle in Oneri Fleita’s eye?
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't bringing in
Neil Cotts for Jason Marquis kind of like having Donnie Wahlberg sing at your confirmation instead of Joey McIntyre?
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind Cotts at all.
Willing to give him a good chance.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I could go for a 1-2-3 DP right about now!
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by BigJohnAZ on May 29, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't want to seem greedy ;)
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by BigJohnAZ on May 29, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This might be Jason's last chance to keep his starting spot.
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on
hes doing OK
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by Hammer on May 29, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you judge by outcome, yes.
He’s gotten smoked today, and lucky.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not rooting for it, but Lou may end up giving some of Jason's starts to Lieber.
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh happy day.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dood
he loaded the bases with no one out.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there you go again, sue. such a hater. ; )
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SUES THE WORST!!!!!!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 29, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you really think so? I don't see any evidence Lou has come to that point yet.
Although I wouldn’t complain.
by zevkalman on May 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring in Marmol, he could use some work.
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
STRIKEOUT! Thank you Jason.
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here comes Cotts
One out. Bases loaded. I want my mommy.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On comes Cotts.
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bases loaded 1 out.
am going to play some lamb of god to pump up cotts.
by xene on May 29, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Cotts, throw that DP pitch!
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by BigJohnAZ on May 29, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cotts
has something to prove. I see a good outing here! Lou’s playing that hand!
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by Lou In Blue on May 29, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FIRST GUESS
Id leave Marquis in here.
Come on Cotts
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"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 29, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NEW PITCHER [CUBS]
IN: 48 Neal Cotts LHP
OUT: 21 Jason Marquis de Suck RHP
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wish I could take credit for it.
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PINCH-HITTER [COL]
IN: 3 Willy Taveras RH
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Cotts here.
I really do. How good are we going to be if he can get it together and make this team?
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
about as good as we were
with Ascanio? Of course, that was pretty good. Remember yesterday? That come from behind win? Good times…
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking Cotts replaces Marquis.
Lieber becomes the #5 starter.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
don't forget the overpaid guess hack hitting excuse for a LF
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
time to bench Lee in late innings
for defense
by LT on May 29, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahaha
well played.
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lined to Lee, off his glove, two runs score. shoot.
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CRAP!!!!!11one
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be fair...
Cotts wasn’t exactly set up for success.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all of these runs
go on Marquis’ stellar ERA.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't throw Taveras a fastball.
That was just dumb
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I guess Cotts has a favorite restauraunt in Des Moines.
I can’t imagine which one.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by zevkalman on May 29, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Des Moines.
I’ll be there on Sat.
by sue369 on May 29, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should clarify - I've visited, never lived there.
Lived in Maryland. Baaaaad idea.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
I live in Maryland
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by McRipper on May 29, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NIce!!
I know Cluck U well from my U of Maryland days. Excellent eats!!!
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by McRipper on May 29, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
ha can we get this comment in Excel?
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"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 29, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I want to see
an MSG stat.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
owwwww, my stomach lining....
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by McRipper on May 29, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was stationed there..
Pax River….not too bad..
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by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did a lot of fishing and crabbing...
That helped…
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by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of guys doing some crabbing
on military bases.
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just setting the stage...
for another dramatic win. It’s their new thing. I hope.
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by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Walked him. wonderful.
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds looks stupendous as he whiffs from the left side of the plate!
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'll have to add
that column to your spreadsheet.
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Cotts is from Lebanon IL.
Never heard of it…
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by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a man of infinite ERA
...with apologies to Shake
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by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you set the bar with your description of Marquis
ealier.
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by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give Atkins a diet of...
unhittable stuff
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by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't give him a meatball to hit, either
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by BigJohnAZ on May 29, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shoulda
let Jason finish…..(see first guess above)
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"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 29, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
twss?
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch, burn!
poor poor Jason.
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My take would be: shoulda left Cotts in Iowa.
by zevkalman on May 29, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't we make Jason
Our number 6 pitcher?
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
by diehardmark on May 29, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
isn't he already?
I mean, really.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CALLED STRIKE 3!!!
I LOVE WUERTZ
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wuertzy struk him out!
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
STAY AWAY TROLLS
Ring em up…way to be
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 29, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry, guys.
We have Reed Johnson cleaning up next inning!
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some velcro Jim Edmonds to the bench
it’s too close
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by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by zevkalman on May 29, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheffield-and-Waveland?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRo walks
Johnson at the plate.
Hoffpauer on deck. Not Onedec.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who was it tonight who
wanted to either send Wuertz down or trade him?
by sue369 on May 29, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you mean Wurtz? and Weurtz? cuz those two suck.
Wuertz, though. he’s a dandy.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson lines into a DP, 5-3. Lame.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CRAP CRAP CRAP!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by The E-Man on May 29, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Funny thing is, that probably was his best-hit ball of the night.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Hammer on May 29, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GET READY TO
JUMP! Let’s get some runs in this one!>
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wuertz is still in?
I thought Lieber was warming up…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't get to his spot in the lineup.
Lieber would have pitched if Hoffpauir had batted.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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