Open Thread: Cubs vs. Rockies, Thursday 5/29, 7:05 CT
by Al on May 29, 2008 3:37 PM CDT
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Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs, May 29, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
This just in: Neal Cotts recalled from Iowa, Jose Ascanio returned. Ascanio did a nice job, but Lou wants two lefties. Strange, because he barely uses the one he has.
Topic of discussion: Crane Kenney says there is "no timetable" for the sale of the team and Wrigley Field:
Kenney said financial books will be sent soon to approved bidders.
"There's really no timetable. You'll probably hear that the books go out in the next few weeks and then a process of management interviews. Toward the second half of the season, you may have a new owner that has to get through the MLB process. And it's probably an end-of-the-year process," Kenney added.
Kenney said separate books for the ball park, the team and the Tribune Co.'s interest in Comcast SportsNet would be available.
"We'll have a book for the stadium only if that's where someone has their interest, and in the team only and in the Comcast SportsNet interest. If somebody wants three assets, they can get all three books," he said.
Been kind of busy this afternoon -- no real time for more links or info. Let's start this series with a win!
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Jason Marquis has been getting... well, a tiny bit better over his last few starts. He really does need to step it up. We are stuck with him. He threw seven good innings in Denver on April 24 in a game that Kevin Hart gave away. Matt Holliday and Brad Hawpe hit him well, but that doesn't matter since those guys are on the DL. The Rockies have been starting a makeshift lineup all week and it shows -- they have lost 12 of their last 17.
Jeff Francis has a lifetime ERA of 9.58 against the Cubs and if you were to think that was because of Coors Field, you'd be wrong. Three of Francis' four lifetime starts against the Cubs have been in Wrigley Field -- he has a 9.17 career ERA at Wrigley. Oddly, he has no record -- all four starts wound up as no-decisions (the teams split the four games, two in 2005, one in 2006, one last year). He has never retired Derrek Lee -- D-Lee is 6-for-6 against Francis, all singles, and has also walked three times.
Today's game is on cable in Chicago and Denver, on EI, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's overflow comment thread #1 will post at 8:15 pm CT and thread #2 will post at 9:15 CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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FIRST !!
"My body is a temple.... a temple of doom." -source unknown
by Basman on May 29, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
First Post?
GO CUBS!!!
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep it rolling, GO CUBS !!!
Beat them Rocks !!
"My body is a temple.... a temple of doom." -source unknown
by Basman on May 29, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I once heard...
that Jeff Francis threw a ball from Chicago to Benton Harbor. He swam across Lake Michigan and caught his own throw. Of course, he had the wind at his back that day, but it was still pretty impressive.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on May 29, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hoped
we would have gotten a longer look at Ascanio. he seems to have some mean stuff and has looked good
by sdurst on May 29, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We will, I think.
It’s nice to know that if someone gets hurt, you have a pitcher of that caliber available at Iowa.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 29, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LIGHT HIM UP!!!!!
And i will miss Ascanio, dont really understand that move…
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 29, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently Eyre has been overworked.
Right?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on May 29, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL - yeah, those '1 batter' appearances are rough.
I don’t get the move either.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's really weird is that Eyre has been successful in his limited opportunities.
5 Ks, 1 BB, 0 HR, a tidy ERA of 0.00 – sure, only four innings of work, but it’s not like he’s getting lit up.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Lou heard left-handed
and assumed that Cotts was a LH power hitter!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if the world was different and the majoity of people were LH
we could have a team based on performance and not hand preference.
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 29, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems to me
that Ascanio is being discriminated against because of his handedness. He should sue ;)
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 29, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure?
Sue…do you object?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL! Nice one!
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 29, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe they're working a trade for Eyre?
Or better yet, working a trade for COTTS, and they want to get his value up.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mabye Lou is confusing
the Left handed bat he wants, with a left handed pitcher.
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by digitalbenjamin on May 29, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Ascaino was doing well but ...
maybe since Lou has “refused” to use Stevie, they need another lefty in the pen
"My body is a temple.... a temple of doom." -source unknown
by Basman on May 29, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Redemption
for Neal. I really want to see him succeed on the major league level.
DEROSA: How did it feel when you're sitting in Baton Rouge and it came across the ticker that Mark DeRosa had just signed to play second base with the Chicago Cubs.
THERIOT: In all honestly, when I saw it, I really felt like punching you right in the mouth and or breaking your leg.
by EJThunder on May 29, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So disappointing Al...
the word strange makes an appearance… perfect time to fit in weird
by DartmouthCubsFan on May 29, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a WEIRD
roster move..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like the Ascaino
move. I would have rather them sent Wurtz packing.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
by BMoney79 on May 29, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+2
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
Wuertz catches so much unwarranted grief. He is an above average middle reliever. He has appeared in 70+ games in two of the past 3 seasons. OK, he doesn’t have the overpowering stuff of Ascanio but he still strikes out better than 1 per inning. If the Cubs sent Wuertz packing, there would be a long line to sign him.
Having Ascanio in AA is a nice option to have. I fully expect you will see Ascanio again this year.
by rlpete on May 29, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry forgot an A
Ascanio will be in AAA.
by rlpete on May 29, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry but I just don't
have the love for Wurtz. He has an above average slider, but that’s it. His command has been terrible and I just don’t see him getting much better. I think the team has better options.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not like I have any great love for him
but he does his job. He’s a middle reliever. A lot better than the days of Roberto Novoa that’s for sure. Yes, Ascanio may eventually be better but leaving him in AA for now is fine.
by rlpete on May 29, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot better than the days of Roberto Novoa that’s for sure.
Well, since you’re setting the bar so high…
by cocknfire on May 29, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Michael Wuertz is criminally underrated.
He’ll give you 70 innings or so of decent pitching for less than a million dollars or so a season. Okay, so that’s not going to light the world on fire. But yeesh. Do we have to throw him overboard for the new hotness so quickly?
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ive been on this for a while now
Criminally underrated is said PERFECTLY
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 29, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can call him the new hotness
but he was pretty good in the spring. I will give you the fact that Wurtz is average, but shouldn’t we aspire to a bit more than that?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...tell us all who you think we can get...
who would outperform what he’s going to probably give us?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a baseball player tree right out in my back yard.
Free ball players, until about September.
by BlueSox on May 29, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but
once they get overripe, you can’t MOVE them…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My beef isn't so much with Wuertz
as it is with losing Ascanio, who looked like he may have been coming around (small sample size, I know). But I do agree that this will not be the last we will see of Jose, and concur that when Michael gets it going he is tough out there. And I also agree with the posts below that this is prolly more of a move based on the upcoming competition’s performance (or lack thereof) against lefties.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
by BMoney79 on May 29, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not talking about getting anybody else. I
would have like to see Ascanio stay with the big club
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So would most of us...
i think….at least I would have liked to see him stick around for a couple more weeks.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He will be back
but it woulda been nice to give him some more time this turn around.
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 29, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not buying into the "next Marmol" argument, but
I do think he has the potential to be a good late inning guy. I certainly thing that Lou would be a lot more prone to use him in a late inning situation that Wurtz. If there is a chance to spell Marmol. I’m for it.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what Howry is for
Wuertz is exclusively a 6th or 7th inning guy. If Marmol needs a break, Howry gets the call as in last night’s game.
I do agree though that long-term Ascanio looks like he could be a decent late inning guy.
by rlpete on May 29, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But not at the cost
of dumping Wuertz. Lou for whatever reason, maybe the upcoming matchups, decided he wants another lefty right now. With that as the goal, sending Ascaio down is the only option.
by rlpete on May 29, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ascanio is a nice luxury to have in the org.......
...but his 1.80 ERA in his 4 outings was not as stellar as it appears on the surface. His first game he came in and pitched poorly and got out of it by the skin of his teeth…in his next outing-1 inning-1 run allowed..the next 2 outings were good…I’m glad we have him, but this looks to be a move involving CO and SD’s lousy job facing lefties (.240 and .211)
BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"
by cubfever7 on May 29, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not gonna even look at his stats
I believe my eyes. Weurtz is underutilized. What’s the line on him switching his throwing arm and being effective.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on May 29, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree and don't have to look at the stats...
Last year Marmol #1 and Weurtz #2 in inherited runners scoring…..Whoever wants to tank Weurtz is nuts….He had a rough spot this year but….last time I checked, he is human. Damn, some people expect perfection. A hall of fame position player fails around 70% of the time. Give the pitchers a break…..Weurtz is a valuable asset.
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ascanio sent down for Cotts
the only reasoning I can think of is the two upcoming opponents are atrocious vs LH pitching.
Colorado ranks 20th in MLB and San Diego ranks 28th
the Dodgers rank 6th
by DartmouthCubsFan on May 29, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Great minds
think alike. :-)
It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.
by Josh77 on May 29, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting. That's as good a reason as any.
Plus, maybe Lou just wants to get a look at the “new” Neil Cotts.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great on Cotts
Now I can stop my “Free Neal Cotts!” campaign and start a “Free Jose Ascanio!” one.
But seriously, Ascanio doesn’t do anything that Howry or Wuertz can’t do, and Cotts throws left-handed. But if someone is looking for a right-handed middle-reliever at the trade deadlne, there’s no reason not to offer one of those two and call up Ascanio.
Of course, if the Cubs were really sneaky, they’d be looking at the upcoming schedule and calling up Cotts against left-handed hitting teams and then re-calling Ascanio against teams that were heavily righty.
It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.
by Josh77 on May 29, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well done sir, well done
n/t
by DartmouthCubsFan on May 29, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting move...
lots of wuertz hate everywhere i post… I think i must be the only one still drinking #43’s kool aid
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 29, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you're not
alone
don’t worry
by DartmouthCubsFan on May 29, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont understand all the hate...
he has come on recently
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 29, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's because Wuertz's name sounds like "worse"...
...so everyone assumes he’s bad when he’s (generally) not. Seriously, I think that’s it.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do Mariah Carey & Ryan Theriot have in common?
Answer here
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow - she did better than "W".
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what?
are you talking about the crowd reaction? because W has a WAY better arm than that
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are both underrated?
Kidding!
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 29, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BZZZZZZZZT! Wrong!
They both have sexy, silky hair.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arm Strength??
J/K
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
by BMoney79 on May 29, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who
would you rather spend the night with?
by bubbamike the one and only on May 29, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was more like a
Jacque Jones throw than a Theriot.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on May 29, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I'm
not interested in her arm.
by bubbamike the one and only on May 29, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or having a converstaion...
she’s a mental patient masquerading as a pop singer.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The very definition of a flaky airhead.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not
interested in her head either.
I love her ….........Eh, voice, yeah, her voice that’s it.
by bubbamike the one and only on May 29, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And such a nice pair of ............eyes. Yeah, that's it.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They both wear Daisy Dukes???
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on May 29, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please SWL, no.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 29, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a set up if there ever was one! LOL
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on May 29, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Thursday night game?
There can’t have been too many of these, right?
Formerly NO100
by jerry morales rules on May 29, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Only as many nights as there are on Thursday.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant a night game at Wrigley.
When was the last Wrigley Thursday night game?
Formerly NO100
by jerry morales rules on May 29, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not very often. I was surprised too. I was going to take the
afternoon off to go to the bar and watch the game. I checked the schedule last night and caught it.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The last one?
We won’t know until they stop playing baseball games in Wrigley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ba bum tssss
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 29, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a 2 drink minimum here at BCB tonite.
Formerly NO100
by jerry morales rules on May 29, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
make it 3
n/t
It might beeeeee!! It could beeeeeee!! It issssss!! Homerun!! Holyyyyyyy Cow!!!
by cubsluver22 on May 29, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're on a role
this afternoon. What do you have in your Kool aid, SWL?
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 29, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing special...
I’m just a happy go lucky guy! My wife and kids love me, I’m relatively healthy, I’ve got a job, a place to live, food to eat….oh…and my Cubs are in first place and it looks like they’re gonna extend their lead in the next week….life is un-terrible right now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FRANCIS
Light em up
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 29, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahem...you mean...Lighten Up Francis...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any of you...
touch my stuff….and I’ll kill ya.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
Is that Scott Baio?
I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on May 29, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know he checks his sanity with a stopwatch?
Warren Oates: “Yeah? Whaddya you check YOURS with? A dipstick???”
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Favorite Bill Murray movie!
and thats a tough thing to pick!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 29, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill Murray's wife filing for divorce
"My body is a temple.... a temple of doom." -source unknown
by Basman on May 29, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rockies and Padres
Lets not make these closer then we have to plz :D
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 29, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wonder which Marquis we get tonight...
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is only one Jason Marquis.
Sometimes his defense bails him out, sometimes it doesn’t.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking about the same thing.
Except I would have ended with “and he just plain sucks.”
by BlueSox on May 29, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, only one Marquis
and he is having his second half now…..I wonder how bad the REAL second half will be…
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully, it will be the Padres that find out.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the one who will be
in another uniform at the deadline.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The overpaid one
I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on May 29, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny how the day BlueMike
touts Ascanio and HIS RUBBER arm is the same day he gets sent down. Classic
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 29, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Again...
Reading is fundamental…ba bum, tssss…Wrong Again!....From the mountaintop to your computer…Soriano is a…Theriot is/isn’t an AS…Pie won’t ever succeed with his approach…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im not into this kinda thing, but....
PERFECT
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 29, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
come again?
plz and ty? :D
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 29, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twss???????????
clue me in fellas?
by Madison Cub Fan on May 29, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Join the club :D
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 29, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i looked in bcb dictionary and couldnt find it there.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 29, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"That's What She Said"
it’s kinda like “between the sheets”
by Emelie on May 29, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be why it wont be in the bcb one. LOL
by Madison Cub Fan on May 29, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we need to be very
careful in the use of “TWSS”. It’s a delicate phrase that’s only funny when used sparingly. I think “The Office” even put it away for a full season before bringing it back.
Formerly NO100
by jerry morales rules on May 29, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say we throw caution to the wind!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what
SHE said.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I first hear TWSS
on the Office as a recurring Joke. Not sure if that’s where it originated though…
I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on May 29, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS is as old as the ages
what goes around inevitably comes around
by Emelie on May 29, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PILE ON
Ha, nice.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 29, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
it was “Reading is fun duh mental
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on May 29, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reclamation/salvage project, Good Grief!, guess-hitting hack, NIU baseball program...
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"the Catch"
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"the Catch" for Edmonds=
“the walk over, adjust jock strap, check voicemail then make the catch” for Pie.
"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 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Line up according to the Denver Post
Tonight’s lineup:
Rockies:
CF Podsednik
RF Smith
1B Helton
3B Atkins
LF Spilborghs
2B Stewart
C Torrealba
SS Quintanilla
LHP Francis
Denver Post also reported that Glendon Rusch will pitch on Saturday.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on May 29, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But what does Steve Stone say will happen?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He says "Wood will NEVER close."
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that he'll be selling cars by 2006
BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"
by cubfever7 on May 29, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Argh! Curse you, Scotty Pods!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE Glendon Rusch?
the same Glendon Rusch who shut out the Pawsox while pitching for the Indianapolis Indians in 2003?
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on May 29, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that some kind of Pop Band?
The Glendon Rusch? I think they opened for The Fray last month.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glendon's 2003 stats STILL rock
1-12 – 6.42 ERA – 1.75 WHIP
(also, the one win was a complete game)
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1.75 WHIP?
1.75 WHIP?
Three 1.75 WHIPS
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on May 29, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL - NICE
It’s dark… and we’re wearing sunglasses.
Hit it.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait a sec...
I lied – just 7 IP on the win. Whoops.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at that game
They played a double header so each game was only 7 innings. They do that in the minors for some reason.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on May 29, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is...
if you’re talking about his minor league stats for the year.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on May 29, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stone says that
it will turn dark tonight with widely scattered light in the morning.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on May 29, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's how his spread read in Playgirl
(so I HEARD, so I heard)
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on May 29, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two Lefties in Pen
Eyre hasn’t been used much. I don’t think he’s still hurt. Cotts might get an extended look as a lefty in the pen. The Cubs need to see how these pitchers do now before the second half of the season starts. The team can’t solely depend on righty relievers. If Eyre and Cotts don’t pitch well, Chicago may have to trade for a LH reliever. The only other option would be Sean Marshall, but he’s had injury problems.
"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray
by memphiscub on May 29, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
According to twittering Gordo:
LF Soriano
SS Theriot
1B Lee
3B Ramirez
C Soto
RF Fukudome
2B DeRosa
CF Johnson
P Marquis
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 29, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you just beat me to it
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 29, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neal Cotts in the house?
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 29, 2008 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, I don't know where to find Cotts' stats...
but the last time he was up he couldn’t hit the barn while grooming a horse. So, does anyone know if he is finding the strike zone regularly? oops, I guess with the umps nowadays finding it irregularly would be ok too…..
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pitching real well in AAA..
...from Cubs.com
The 28-year-old Cotts is 2-0 with three saves and a 2.00 ERA (6 ER/27.0 IP) in 19 relief appearances for Iowa this season. He has struck out 33 batters in 27.0 innings, an average of 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings, and is limiting opponents to a .232 batting average, including a .206 average by left-handed hitters. He has not allowed an earned run in 11 of his last 12 outings, walking only five batters while fanning 19 in 15.0 innings in that span.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 29, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, JB23
looks like a BB per 5 innings….Cubs.com has the minor league stats also? I guess I should look at that reading is fun duh mental…..well, I’m mental, so reeding shud b ezy fer mi….
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
minors.baseball-reference.com
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on May 29, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the elusive 147th post!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 29, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno,
Marquis still scares the hell out of me. I just hope we have lots of offense tonight.
by sue369 on May 29, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well I can be offensive...
if you’d like, but I don’t think that’s what your were looking for.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be more worried about Francis...
He shouldn’t have the record he does…
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but Marquis is pretty scary....I just saw him say that he is turning it around...
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't he say
he was turning a round? The sun was in his eyes as he pitched.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel so left out these days
Crappy home computer can’t get blog at all and office computer just barely and not
when something goes over a few hundred posts. So greetings from the Apple store
on 14th St and enjoy all your witty posts tonight while I am hiding under the covers too
nervous to watch much of the game and dreaming of Maddog coming back to win the
World Series as a Cub.
PS as if the above where not bad enough , I am so messed up on the computer I accidently posted this ON THE WRONG THREAD.
Hmm no cell phone , I don’t know how to drive and very limited BCB posting ability but the only the last thing is a problem.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on May 29, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, you just need to steal a car...
you’ll learn to drive in a hurry!!! I’m only worried about the doggie stalking….
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why don't you buy a new computer?
they’re not that expensive…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a lineup note...
Why not have the pitcher bat 8th, have Soriano bat 9th, and Theriot 1st.
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
by cubswgnrocks on May 29, 2008 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It really doesn't matter too much with Z and Marquis...
however, the Brewers are having a lot of success with it.
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou just told Santo..
Ascanio needed to go down and “tighten up his slider”.....
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh......
and develop a 98 mph fastball?
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta do it
THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe "tightening the slider"
is what HE said…..
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha..
and a 12-6 curveball while he’s at it…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe it!!! New Mexico is Rockieland...
and IE has comcast.net!!!
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Spoke too soon...just flipped from the mix...
and they are looking for a channel for this game…....boooooooo
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chicago Cubs Baseball Is On The Air!
Love how Pat says that.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wonder if the newlyweds
we’re our BCB’ers
by Emelie on May 29, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a good first inning for Jason.
"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 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes it was....
damn, just short…
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is unbelievable to an extent...
because the Rockies broadcast team are not “homers”....but they spent all of Helton’s AB talking about Soto being the best at handling pitchers in the NL…
by crazymountain on May 29, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
I love it. Theriot has like no power but ALWAYS finds those gaps in the infield
by GoCubbies34 on May 29, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess you could say, he has the power...
to find the gaps in the infield.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DLee
never been retired by this guy. Let’s keep that going!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
darnit.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs lead!
1-0. Ramirez doubles!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
RBI double for A-Ram
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew!
Theriot might’ve been out had Torrealba not dropped that ball. Risky send by Quade, but it paid off. Cubs Lead!!!!!!!!
"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 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the Pitching Staff from Colorado I was hoping would show up...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Francis has really been batted around this season.
He’s just not fooling anyone.
"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 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I walked away after the run
what happened to end the inning?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
according to gameday
fly out by soto to lf
by tootle on May 29, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"heads up play by Soriano"
catch at the warning track. Runner to third.
Looks like the not-good Marquis has shown up; he’s getting blasted.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
E6, Theriot.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6th of the season
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which ties him for 2nd the majors.
"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 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess-hack catcher!
"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 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and the not-so-good Theriot
bobbles the shot to second. two on.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
(short)
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well,
he’s not tall.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what Brenly has to say about Theriot's defense.....
"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 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you’ll have to remind me …. is he pro-Theriot or anti-Theriot? i haven’t been paying attention.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he likes Scrappy Do.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Theriot were a catcher,
Bob’s wife might have to be worried….he really likes Ryan
"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 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"tough hop"
would be my guess…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"couldn't really see any reason for that .... it might have made a big bounce at the last second"
something like that, if i remember
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Typical.
Brenly defends his boys and blasts the guys he dislikes.
"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 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want sugar-coating watch a Cardinals game
They had bases loaded nobody out last month, got in one run, and the announcer acted like they just pulled of a great rally. They were down 4-1 or something like that.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on May 29, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
scrappy double-play setup
"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 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hes not good out thee at SS
and he knows it
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 29, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But Lou must
not see it because he keeps putting him back out there.
by sue369 on May 29, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know waht pisses me off the most is when him and ronny
are there together and theriots gimpy arm is at SS
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 29, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my god, the theriot bashing is ridiculous.
most teams would give their low-a farm club for a .400 obp from ss.
by davidalanu on May 29, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you think that will last,
I’ve got some waterfront property to sell 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 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
keep your property, take out a second mortgage on it
and bet on Cedeno for a full year.
by davidalanu on May 29, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It really is rediculous
What does he do that is so bad other than get on base and score from first???
by GoCubbies34 on May 29, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have terrible range at arguably the most important defensive position.
Need there be more?
It’s not that the guy isn’t trying really hard, or that he’s spoiled or anything like that.
He just ain’t good enough to play short.
"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 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who do we have that is better?
Cedeno, maybe? But I would rather have Theriot playing over DeRosa. And for his terrible range he still makes a lot of great plays.
by GoCubbies34 on May 29, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He makes them look great.
Cedeno has the most ability. He should be the starting SS. Theriot is fine for 2 starts a week, one at SS, one at 2B.
"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 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why on earth
would you rather have Theriot over DeRosa? DeRosa is having a career year.
He makes great plays because the ones that he misses are seen as base hits.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa could relieve every position
He could still play most the week.
by GoCubbies34 on May 29, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's the starting 2nd baseman.
and there he should stay and play, every day. heh.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa's ability to move around the diamond is a neat little trick...
...but it tends to distract from the fact that he’s one of the top five offensive second basemen in the NL right now.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
quite.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't live like that.
It’s akin to you sleeping in a different bed each night (I’m talking mattresses, not figuratively speaking). Sooner or later, it’ll have an effect on your sleep.
He’s an everyday player. With an everyday position. It’s great that we can move him around a little, especially with a double-switching manager.
But he’s our 2B.
"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 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like him but..
his range and arm seem much more suited for 2nd base.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou likes
stability in the infield, I think.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
theriot as SS
day in and day out.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just sayin.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
he has 2 more errors than cedeno in a lot more innings so…............
by bheidge on May 29, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you can only field balls hit right at you?????
by muffman on May 29, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
theriot has made his share
of nice plays…his arm is weak but his range is decent
by bheidge on May 29, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
paging cwyers.
"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 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His range is pretty bad.
He’s sixth in innings played of all NL shortstops, and yet 12th in “out of zone” plays made so far this season.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where in God`s name did you get that info?
by muffman on May 29, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have the internet on computers now!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's at the link.
If you’ll note, only ONE shortstop in the NL with more than 400 innings has fewer plays out of zone than Theriot.
Yeah, the shine is really off Jose Reyes, huh.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
his arm isn't weak
and his range isn’t decent?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it really sucks for him that he had to make that fielding error.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, good.
there’s a little matter a few scrolls up that requires your attention, please. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you saber-geek
get up there.
"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 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabermagician.
The correct term is “sabermagician.”
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, BlueMike was just here.
What’s happened?
"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 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm on your side.
I was just being a smart ass. Guess it didn’t come across that way.
by sue369 on May 29, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strikeout. Nice pitch by Marquis.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
"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 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Francis grounded to Ramirez, 5-3. Out of the inning.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 29, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
also, Francis looks like he's about 13 years old
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by northsider on May 29, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
.183 hitter
Pat called him…
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot IS clutch with the bat, though.
Making him perfect for the UTIL IF role.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if he could be as clutch
off the bench, tho.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would like to find out.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's exactly the role he should be in.
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
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by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well lou is going to make him
play himself of of the starting role. which he hasnt done yet. this horse has been beat dead
by bheidge on May 29, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can just see jason on the mound saying
even if i give up ten runs now they are all unearned…. Should i let Francis try to put one on Sheffield… (giggle)
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by fischisgod on May 29, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome got on (walked?)
DeRosa flies out to right.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome walked, yes.
And then Derosa swings at the first pitch he sees. Arrrrggghhh.
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for Maquis to help himself.
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by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what...
oh, never mind…
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or not...K out bunting...tsk tsk tsk.
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by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano has absolutely tagged two baseballs tonight and has nothing to show for it.
Could another hot streak be in the offing?
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by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's possible.
having that clutch hit yesterday must have been some charge to his confidence. I think he’s going to go yard at least once today.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he could use some confidence
in the outfield. I dont remember him being this bad last year
by bheidge on May 29, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say yesterday was a pretty good day
Both defensively and offensively.
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by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he had
two good plays last night, and already one good play tonight.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ive been with out cable for
5 days. no idea
by bheidge on May 29, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should talk to your doctor...
no one should have to live with “out cable”. They have a topical cream you can use I think.
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by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wasn't.
He was very good in the outfield last season – the problem is that he’s lost considerable range to the leg issues he’s been having.
by cwyers on May 29, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who the crap is Seth Smith?
What’s with all the AAA players in the NL West?
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by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wondering that my self
i though for a second he was a character on American dad
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