Open Thread: Cubs vs. Rockies, Saturday 5/31, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on May 31, 2008 9:02 AM CDT
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PrintColorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs, May 31, 2008 12:05 PM CDT
So what are you doing for an encore, Cubs?
The answer is, you can't. You just go out and win yet again today.
Notes:
- The Cubs lead ESPN's Power Rankings, with this note about Z:
Carlos Zambrano has won six straight decisions and collected 12 hits in 29 at-bats since April 16.
12-for-29? (.414, if you were wondering.) Jim Edmonds should be so lucky. - Meanwhile, Edmonds has changed his batting stance back to what it was when he was successful, and knows he has a long way to go:
Of course, Edmonds likely sits today against Glendon Rusch.Edmonds was rather reserved after Friday's game, knowing that one good performance doesn't really mean he's out of his slump.
"I have to string about four or five of them together to show I can still be here," he said. "And if I don't, it doesn't mean much."
- Under-the-radar transaction: the Cubs bought RHP Jim Brower from the Reds yesterday. Brower last pitched in the majors briefly last year with the Yankees and had a couple of good years as a middle reliever for the Giants in 2003 and 2004. He's 35 and this is likely a "stockpile" signing. He'll be sent to Iowa.
- This article, mostly about Carlos Marmol's chances for the All-Star team (don't count on it), also has this amazing statistical note:
The Cubs have had a lead in their last 21 consecutive games for the first time since Sept. 4-27, 1935, when they went 21-0 in that stretch.
- Rich Hill came off the DL and struck out five in three innings, but also allowed three runs. Felix Pie homered and tripled.
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Good heavens, Glendon Rusch? I like Glendon and am glad he came back from his life-threatening illness, but seriously, here's a guy who the woeful Padres couldn't use. This will be his first appearance for the Rockies and his first start since his Cub days, two years ago. Mark DeRosa is 5-for-7 lifetime off Rusch, and Derrek Lee is 9-for-23 (.391/.417/.696, a double, 2 HR).
Ryan Dempster: keep up the good work. He really hasn't had any bad starts and has gone at least six innings ten of eleven times. The only member of the current Rockies to hit him hard is Todd Helton (6-for-17, .353/.450/.765, a double, 2 HR).
Today's game is on CSN Chicago, FSN Rocky Mountain, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter. It won't be on EI today because of the Fox blackout rules. Yes, I know that's stupid; we have discussed that here many times. Team owners are supposed to have submitted new territorial maps to MLB by today. We'll see if that changes anything.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's 1st overflow comment thread will post at 1:15 pm CT and the 2nd one at 2:15 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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It's a sad state of affairs
When you’ve got to trot Glendon Rusch out there to try and salvage a win. And we should know.
Hope he doesn't pull a...
Shawn Estes on us.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
It's a beautiful day for a ball game
You’re right, Al. It won’t be half as much fun as yesterday’s game but even at 50% you know it’s going to put a big grin on our faces. Go Cubs! Go Dempster!
Hope we get another shot of Dempster channeling Harry Caray while reading the lineup. That alone is worth the price of admission.
I'll be attending today's game.
It’s my first game of the season and my five-year-old daughter’s first Cubs game ever. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I’ll be seeing Glendon freakin’ Rusch pitch for the opposing team. I agree, Al, I’m happy to see Glendon back in good health but rather mystified that he’s in the starting rotation of the 2007 National League champions.
To be honest, the only thing worrying me about today’s game is that the Rockies have lost five straight and are, technically, “due” for a win. Sure, they’re not a particularly good team right now, but, y’know, even a blind nut finds a squirrel once in a while. (Huh?)
Here’s to hoping there’s no emotional letdown for the Cubs after yesterday’s astounding victory. And here’s to hoping my wife and daughter don’t drag me out of the game early.
GO CUBS!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
This might be a dumb question...
I know position players are voted on by the fans; but how are pitchers selected for the All-Star game? My guess would be the coaching staffs of the all-star teams?
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
Ok...
I was thinking maybe the manager’s got some input from the other managers on their staff.
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 31, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Al - Why do we see Rusch's batting line
instead of pitching line in this post? (Has he not pitched?)
Another game with the Rockies,
another game I don’t get to watch. If we win this one I might have to force myself not to watch tomorrow.
Yeah. Right.
"And there's a...BASE HIT! Fair ball! Fontenot will score! CUBS WIN!" -Len Kasper, 5.28.08
by neverAcquiesce on May 31, 2008 10:04 AM CDT reply actions
Encore?
Nothing really, just win baby!
These count in the standings just as much as those in September.
THAT WAS THE GREATEST GAME I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my god…. I’m just now finally sober enough to go online and write about it. WOW!
That ticket is going on the wall of fame… right next to last year’s comeback in the 9th vs the Rockies on Soriano’s walk-off single.
WOW. JUST. WOW.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
It really hasnt sunk in still! It was a sureal expericence for sure.
...the image of DeRo rounding first base with his arm raised in the air will be with me forever!
I will be saving my stub as well!
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Friggin amazing. That's all I can say. Friggin amazing.
I nearly knocked my buddy over onto the isle. I couldn’t believe it.
Heading over to the park in about 30 minutes for todays game. Wow. I’m still in shock.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
Read through the game threads.
We all felt the same.
It started like that game against the Reds when they piled HRs on us. It got to the point where it was funny and everyone was pleasantly optimistic about just getting em tomorrow. Then we got one run. Then two more. Then three more. Edmonds getting us within one got us ready to boil. DeRo getting us the lead sent us over the edge. Wood got us nervous, then the doubleplay rocked us, followed by approximately eleven million W posts.
It was a good day.
"And there's a...BASE HIT! Fair ball! Fontenot will score! CUBS WIN!" -Len Kasper, 5.28.08
by neverAcquiesce on May 31, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
The Man.....
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
and one more...
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
In regards to Edmonds...
..after reading his comments in the Trib article today, I have quite a bit more respect for him. He ceratinly seems to have the right attitude about doing whatever he can to help the team and get himself back on track… if that’s possible.
Its also nice to hear he is fitting in well in the clubhouse.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
He picked a helluva day to start swinging the bat.
WOW.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
more it was the best that he contributed mightingly....
What many fans just don’t know is how small technical changes by superior athletes can make all the difference in the world. Humans are humans and often they either fall into bad habits or adjust in way that succeeds in one place and fails in other places.
When Edmonds opened his stance it allows many things: It allows him to get his hips through the hitting zone quicker, it allows him to possibly see the ball easier and also get through inside pitches easier. It has seemed that how they have been pitching him his bat was slow, and either tying him up or he is not seeing the ball as quickly as he used to.
Emotionally being a big part of this historical win is big for his own psyche and the team’s as he is now part of the contributors. Too bad a lefty pitches today though.
Like golf, if you play at a competitive or even good level changing just a small change in your grip or stance can make all the difference. When I was suddenly having trouble back in the day I had developed inconsistency in my putting where I was pulling the ball a bit and missing those critical 4-10 ft makable putts. One day playing with an old scratch golfer at my dad’s club he noticed I had changed my stance a bit being more square than before. He said I recall you had the Old Jack Nicklaus stance where you were open and didn’t have to move your head at all lining up a putt from mid distance. Then it dawned on me that I had played around with different putters and had changed my stance because I was more upright with one of those damn mallets. Going back to a blade I stayed in my old stance.
It took a couple of days to return to the old ways and suddenly I was making the mid range putts again.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Hmm...
but seriously, here’s a guy who the woeful Padres couldn’t useThat sounds familiar.
by John Q Freejazz on May 31, 2008 10:39 AM CDT reply actions
I think....
Rusch had one of those deals where if the Padres couldn’t put him on the 25 man roster by a certain time, he could get his release and try elsewhere. It wasn’t so much that he wasn’t good enough, but that at the time, the Padres had yet to completely tank and they still harbored hopes of competing this year. Given how their season has turned out, and how they’ve kept Estes, he might still be there if they had to do it over again.
Santo Forever!
Al, you forgot a TV Station...
Today’s game is being broadcast around the globe on AFN. Woohoo!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
AFN just went dead on me
Crap.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on May 31, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Bobby Hull
I just wanted to say I really enjoyed Bobby Hull during the seventh inning yesterday. He sure sounded like he had a great time, too. He felt bad about singing so fast but then later said he didn’t feel bad anymore since the “Cubbies” took the lead.
I think the Cubs need to bring in Hull, Mikita and Tony O for special series and/or occasions to do the stretch. It was refreshing to hear Hull’s genuine enthusiam. It would be nice to have a good luck chram for this team, as opposed to all these curses. It’s all a gimmick, but what the hell, Hull and Santo doing the stretch together would be a riot.
Santo Forever!
If they are going to keep guests, I'd be ok with it but stop the interviews them.
As bad as Romo’s singing was, listening to him wasnt much better. An exception could be made for people w/ Cub connections.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 31, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
I heartily agree. In fact, I wanted to write the same thing. Hull was fantastic.
Clearly, he loves Chicago and Chicago Sports, and was a real cheerleader during the 7th inning Cub rally. That guy is just classy.
OT - it also took the death of old man Wirtz
to allow one of the greatest left wingers ever to wear the Indian Head sweater back into the Blackhawk family, as a link to the team’s past and glory days. As much as Dollar Bill “said” he loved his Blackhawks, he did more to ruin the franchise than help it. His treatment of the Golden Jet was the beginning.
Ok, jumping off of soapbox…
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
You're right. I remember as a kid enjoying the Blackhawks play hockey.
And the way Wirtz treated Hull, Mikita, and Esposito was a real shame. The Golden Jet deserved better, but as the saying goes: sometimes the only way is to just outlive your enemies. Welcome Home, Bobby Hull!
SInce I line in AZ
I always attend the Coyotes-Blackhawk tilts. This year, they handed out a Bobby Hull McFarlane figurine as he also was a Winnipeg Jet, the team that eventually moved to Phoenix. There are always a huge contingent of Hawks fans in attendance and the building went nuts when he came out to drop a ceremonial puck at center ice. His presence along with the changes made by Rocky will bring the Hawks back to the stature they deserve-as long as they improve and start making the playoffs a regular thing again.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
No, you're right...
... and it’s also nice to see all the old guys not harbor grudges and come back. By and large hockey players are a mannered bunch, and Hull, while human and possessing a few flaws, is one of the masters. A true icon.
Santo Forever!
Yup
And I also liked him thanking his wife for “allowing” him to come to Chicago from Florida to do this on her birthday. His short speeech about how wonderful she was and that he was in love with her was very touching and dare I say, sweet. My wife was watching and got all teary eyed when he did that. She said letting him take the trip turned out to be her gift to HIM. Hull’s enthusiam, his love of his wife, the way the Cubs came back, for me it was one of the best seventh innings I’ve ever seen.
Santo Forever!
very well put...
...so what if he sped through the song? LOL. That was one of the liveliest interviews I’ve ever heard.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Audio Difficulties...Please Stand By.
Man this is becoming an every game occurrence for CSN. Hope they get it cleaned up before that first pitch is flung.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
I rode the roller coaster yesterday
and I’m hoping for a more sedate ride today. I remember GR as being ok for the most part in long relief and can’t help thinking his medical condition had a role to play in his rapid decline. I hope he does well…after today. I also have to give kudo’s to JE, whom I never have liked and really still don’t. But less now after yesterday. Go Cubs!
Hammer
usually says something before the game starts, something about the opposing team’s pitcher. It’s a tradition…
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
Wind blowing hard out to right?
For those of you who can actually see the game, is a lazy popup to right going out today?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 11:56 AM CDT reply actions
Thats from the WNW, right? Not towards?
I always get confused about that.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I hope it is from WNW, cause everyone is going towards right
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Howdy folks!
Watching the Rockies pre-game, they were thanking their good fortune at being in the NL worst. If they can win and AZ loses, they are only single digits back and “that is doable”...
Poor Glendon….one of the great guys in the game but…I don’t think he stands a chance…I know, ESTES!!! Anyway, I wish him the best of luck AFTER today…
Hey crazymountain...
I’m watching the Rockies in Broomfield. Where are you, and were you at the Cubs’ 10 inning win in Denver this year?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm in Santa Fe....
and no, don’t go to Denver often. It is bad enough driving through to Montana!! I used to live on Federal(?) back in the early 70’s, about 5 or 6 blocks from Mile High. Used to sit on the roof and listen to the Bronc’s on radio and listen to the crowd…
by crazymountain on May 31, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL
IS ON THE AIR!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
I hate AFN
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on May 31, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope
About half my channels are out, including sports. This has happened before, of course, when I was watching Spiderman on the movie channel. Of course, right when it was getting good.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on May 31, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes it is!!!
The Rocks guys are pretty good, have an old Cubs catcher for color….Once again, they are impressed with Geo’s CATCHING, lowest ERA in the NL…..
by crazymountain on May 31, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes!
The evasive and most sought after 45th post!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Dempster losing control all of a sudden...
Six straight balls, four to Helton, 2 to Spilborghs.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:11 PM CDT reply actions
Come on Demp...
......find the strike zone.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions
Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air!
Come on, maybe I can be good luck now!!!! Go AFN!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Dempster's pitch count up to 21 as he ko's Stewart
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:15 PM CDT reply actions
there you go...
....way to get out of trouble, baby!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:15 PM CDT reply actions
nice K
On to Glendon.
LIGHT HIM UP!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Alright, first one's under his belt
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
Does anyone know why this game started an hour early?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
good question...
....I thought it was 2 Eastern today
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I think so they could beat the FOX blackout
by crazymountain on May 31, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
But Al's post says the game isnt on Extra Innings due to the Fox blackout
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
and it isn't on EI, just checked.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm gonna call a Fonzie homer.....
.....right now
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:17 PM CDT reply actions
damn...
...just missed it. lol
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Cue the Indiana Jones Music!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Scrappy gets a base hit!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:20 PM CDT reply actions
Onedec playing today?
Haven’t seen the lineups…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
nope.
Theriot at short, DeRo at 2nd, Aram at 3rd.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Thx..
I guess it was too much to ask starting Onedec two games in a row….
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
RIOT
he should just patent that moderately weak grounder into right. That’s just his hit.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
I really hate when Len....
....digs into his baseball encylopedia. We get the idea, Len. Stop.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
basehit DLee
2 on, 1 out, Rammy up.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
Lee with a base hit. 1 and 2nd with one out and ARAM up.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
The cameramen....
...brought their “A” game today for the crowd shots, boy. :)
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
Nice day at Wrigley?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
today's forecast....
sunshine and pretty girls. LOL.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
"gifted" women?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Soto
robbed on fly to right…3 out..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Soto decided not to let one pitch get by him there.
Thats good thing on D, but less so on O
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
We sure aren't being very patient today at bat.
Not taking a lot of pitches. Bummer that we got two hits and no runs.
Still, not like Rusch is overpowering anyone.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions
Gameday has him topping out at 89mph
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Rammy lines out...
....2 down. Soto flies to Smith, who then tumbles over the bullpen mound. LOL. Top of the 2nd here we come.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions
bah what difference does it make
its not the 7th inning yet..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Great catch
by Reed..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
RJ!
Nice grab, Reed!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Great catch...
Reed Johnson!!!!!!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions
Fox in Denver showing the ump in right field feeling his hamstring....
after that call on the Soto flyout. Or did he do something else that needed him to shake out his shorts?
Great play by Reed Johnson.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions
show off
j/k..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
guess-glove trip fielder
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
from the mountaintop to your computer...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Are you sure..
you didn’t accidently turn the White Sox game on?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that ump's done...
......bad strike 3 call, then he pulled his hammy again when they checked for a check swing
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
Pulled a Hammy
1B Ump pulled a hammy on the appeal.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Nice job
of batting working Dempster for a walk.
by bubbamike the one and only on May 31, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
hmm
3 walks through 7 batters
Tighten in up demp!
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Trouble.
Demps has to get his command under control
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
that could be trouble...
...since we used Leiber y’day.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
on field delay?
say gameday
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
1b ump has hamstring problem. Going off the field now.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
2-0 Rox
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Demp
...just gave up a 2 run HR. The guy’s first ML homer.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions
here we go!
the loss of the ump doesn’t help. Runner was out.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Or...
...call for a parent volunteer in the stands.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Ridiculous to give up a home run to Quintanilla.
Get your act together Ryan. These are minor leaguers you are pitching to.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions
Forgot, THAT makes all the difference.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
no but the wind
certainly does.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
The way the wind is blowing to right
I might even be able to homer today.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 31, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
if they pulled in the fence a couple of hundred feet.;-p
by bubbamike the one and only on May 31, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Oops, I forgot to
add that part. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 31, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
The we should have started more lefties today
its not like Edmonds and Fontenot cant pull Glendon Rusch
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Neither can the Rocks
which is a good thing.
by bubbamike the one and only on May 31, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster's pitch count has to be close to 50 by now.
Doubtful that he’ll make the 5th inning.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
3 close calls....
....3 all go Rockies way. Ugh.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
Yet another reason
to frequent their fine establishment. :)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
nice play...
DLee. 2-0 going to the bottom of 2nd
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions
HAH!
call THAT one wrong, umps!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Replay of Quintanilla's homer showed....
the prototypical hanging slider.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:40 PM CDT reply actions
Cubs will get to Rusch...
...we have hit him pretty good already.
We're still not patient. Need to let Rusch pitch his way into trouble.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
from your computer
to the mountain! DOUBLE for Dempster! 2-1!!!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Strange but true.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
RBI Double for Demp!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Let's go 'Fonzo!
Knot this game up!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Nice work!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Haha..
A cookie for you sir..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Or give us the lead!
HR Sorianor!!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Soriano (sp)
I was excited.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Sori goes yard.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
I was just getting ready to post how bad Rusch is....
...making our RH hitters look….but…NAAAAHHHHH
BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"
Hoffpaur don't know if I'm spelling his name right.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoffpauir??
Or are you joking?
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
We've
got to dump Fonze now before he hurts us more than he already has. What a useless pile of dreck. All he does is hit meaningless home runs!
by bubbamike the one and only on May 31, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions
Agreed
Get rid of him.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on May 31, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
10 home runs in MAY
alone for Sori.
Guess Hack Hitter!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Through 2 innings
Rusch 43 pitches
Demp 43 pitches
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 31, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions
Padding his stats..
for his bubblegum cards…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Need a quick inning from Dempster to get back on track.
We know we can hit Rusch, and their bullpen can’t hold us.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions
How Cow
I’m so in love with this team right now.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
HOLY Cow
Jeez, what a typo
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 31, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Knew someone was gonna say that! ;-)
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 31, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I know...
It was pretty crappy of me. ;-)
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
ba-dum-tisss!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 31, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
What did the cow leave that was brown?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy shit?
That is, if the cow was indeed sacred.
by John Q Freejazz on May 31, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Quick inning Demp
1-2-3 and back in the dugout.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
God, Demp is 3-0 on Helton already.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
Soto
does such a nice job framing pitches. I love it.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Quickly becoming my new fave Cub
Always been partial to catchers. Damon Berryhill was one of my first favorite Cubs.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Leadoff BB
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Way to get the 1-2-3 inning Demp.
Opening walk to Helton. At least the next batter isn’t that feared power hitter, Omar Quintanilla.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions
I think
he’s gonna pitch around Helton every time. Helton’s numbers against Demp are insane.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
HBP
1st and 2nd.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
HBP. Demp has no control today.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions
maybe that will teach him not to crowd the plate so much.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
he does
but he’s smart enough to lead with his back, not his hand.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
K
One out. DP ball! Let’s go.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
stewart strikes out swinging at Ball 2
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions
Why wasn't that a strike.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
Gameday and CBS both have it down the middle!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Cmon Demps, keep it down
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
For the second time, why wasn't that a strike?
Maybe he should lob toss it?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 12:59 PM CDT reply actions
He'll be fine
He ran up mountains in AZ.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Starters are tied for 2nd best ERA in NL.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
K!
2 out.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Ianetta strikes out on ball 3.
Thank God the Rockies are as impatient at the plate as we are.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply actions
I hope and pray...
...Jeff Baker doesn’t hit another double.
Please, don't jinx it.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Cheer up.
He didn’t throw it to the backstop.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I rarely need to cheer up!!!! Not now at all!
Life is great, I enjoy every minute!!!!
by crazymountain on May 31, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Called Strike 3!
Nice comeback, Demp!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
3 Ks in the inning!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Wow
Demp just needed to nail someone, nows he’s in K town
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Would that be his total for the year? ;-)
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
are you kidding
Demp has had three games (I think) where he’s k’d more than 10.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but he can't locate his fastball to save his life.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey lets not start picking on each other.
You can be a Lee fan or a Soto fan or Dome fan. Its all good.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
And how was the last pitch to DLee a strike?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
Rammy Double
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Taverez bothced Soto flyout
Kinda went after it leisurely.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
HELLO SOTO!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Watch the Cubs offense go round and round
Round and round
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
LOL
Pat and Ron are just that much behind Game Day. Soriano’s homer posted and Soto’s hit recorded a run before they could even call it.
That said, is this a TEAM or what? Everyone is contributing, not just one or two guys.
Santo Forever!
See, we can hit Rusch.
If only Dempster can hold up his part of the bargain.
Maybe he can impress Clint Hurdle and become an All-Star?
Boy, that ump is giving them the outside corner.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions
BAD SWING
Mark. Ouch.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Vote Geo
Seen a few of those shirts out there today. I like those.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
I'm doing my part.
For all of you who don’t know, you can vote for the All-Star game starters at MLB.com.
Let’s help Geo make history as the first rookie catcher to start for the NL in the game!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Through 3 innings
Rusch 60 pitches
Demp 68 pitches
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 31, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions
I'd rather no one
makes the All-Star team and that they all get some rest for the second half.
by bubbamike the one and only on May 31, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions
Demp settlin' down
Come on Ryan. Hopefully he’s found his groove and can get us through at least a couple more.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Rusch has to be worried about next inning
He’ll have to face some power hitters, Dempster and Soriano
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Leadoff K
4 straight. Atta way, Demp.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
four straight
Ks for Demp. 5 for the game.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
2 down
Comeback to Ryan.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
As is Soto.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice inning
1-2-3
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Looks like it
Love for him to get us though six, anyway.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Seconded
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
He'll have a touch inning next inning.
He’ll face the Rockies’ 2-4 hitters.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions
Sorry, I meant "tough" inning.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
RJ splits the gap
Double
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Good hit for Johnson...
but Taveras isn’t really busting his hump out there in center. If I was a Rockies fan, I’d be pissed off.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions
Right and right center getting a workout
I dont remeber a Cubs team ever being wise and able enough to go oppo with the wind as needed. Its amazing
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions
Kinda thought he would swing away there
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions
Just to clarify
Soriano is not an all-star?
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on May 31, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions
No one is an all-star yet.
But Sori’s one of the leaders in the voting for outfield. As is Dome.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonzi
pads his stats again! Why is he on the team?
by bubbamike the one and only on May 31, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions
bubblegum card stats.
pure and simple.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
another selfish RBI
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Johnson scores
Thats what she said
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
What a May for Fonzie!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
Overflow thread...
...is up and I was first. :)
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
Good Sac Bunt
By Demp. RJ to 3rd with one out.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
excellent bunt.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to see him
have an october like this.
by bubbamike the one and only on May 31, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
Every Cub, but DeRosa, has a hit
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
considering yesterday
I think DeRo gets a pass. :D
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
He still has a couple more ABs
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
OVERFLOW THREAD IS UP...
....all the cool people are over there….lol.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
Question- How many pinstripes on a Cub uniform?
Ronnie- how would I know? Why would someone even ask me that?
LOL
Santo Forever!
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