Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Sunday 5/4, 7:05 CT
by Al on May 4, 2008 8:30 PM CDT
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Had enough of Morgan and Miller yet?
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An interesting stat for someone to look up...
- of bunts attempted or successful by the Cubs in comparison to rest of the league… seems like we never bunt.
by GoCubbies34 on May 4, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that should be number... not 1. don't know why it auto-formatted
by GoCubbies34 on May 4, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs have 21 bunt attempts on the season...
...with 3 hits and 13 SH.
In the NL this season there have been 357 bunt attempts, 210 SH, 50 hits and 11 reached on error.
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow so we are right on (a little below) par with the rest of the league
357/16 = 22.3
210/16 = 13.1
50/16 = 3.1
by GoCubbies34 on May 5, 2008 7:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True that
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 4, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why
do you walk the hitter in front of the best hitter in the NL
by MJMars on May 4, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so
mcuh for pujols never having a extra base hit against marquis
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did soriano fumble around with that
bcz you should never score from first on a base hit to LF
by MJMars on May 4, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It seemed he trotted to the ball
I think he saw the Derby and didn’t want to get euthanized like belles for giving it all he has
by GoCubbies34 on May 4, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miller and Morgan
IMO they’re fine. The morgan bitterness gets me but overall I don’t mind them.
OK… can someone please explain why Jason Marquis is still in the rotation when there are far better options?
DmL
by dmlichte on May 4, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
PLZ God
I hate going to school/work after these cubs losses so i can hear everyone make fun of how their Cards destroyed us. CAN WE PLZ GET SOME RUNS.
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 4, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great, now Morgan and Miller’s man-crush on Albert Pujols can go on forever.
BTW, I am now officially SOS-SIck of Soriano.
by southernilcubfan on May 4, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice AB for Theriot.
"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 4, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully,
he doesn’t scrap himself into an out on the basepaths.
"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 4, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for Derrek to tie up this game with one swing.
"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 4, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's been awhile since DLee's lost one.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
15TH POST!
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
18th.
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 4, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not including replys!
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
frak
DLee strikes out.
Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg
by bluebythebook on May 4, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you know
when you win this game you gain one, when you lose you lose one.
by grifdog on May 4, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don't question the wise words of Joe Morgan!
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Front runners and
fracking idiots.
At least Lee didn’t hit a meaningless home run with the bases clogged
by bubbamike the one and only on May 4, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wellemeyer
Be a good cubs fans and give us some runs.
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 4, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Todd Wellemeyer.....we let this ace get away from us???????
And Cesar Izturis…..and Augie Ojeda…...wow…...
by razzpunk on May 4, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well they currently have us beat
with us taking Marquis
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 4, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you should go to more sox and cubs games
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been trying to
Finals on tuesday/thursday
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 4, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's early.
And I hope you’re joking. All those guys are bad.
"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 4, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scrappy out on the basepaths.
6 CS already. Very scrappy. Got him from the knees on a hop.
"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 4, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
someone needs to remind LaRussa
that its not sunny out..
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Got hide the
red eyes from the drinky.
"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 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he wears them
so that when the cops pull him over, he doesn’t have to look at the cop’s finger
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did.
And it hurt.
Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg
by bluebythebook on May 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It does not help...
That these two lug nuts think the Cardinals are the only team on the field.
by southernilcubfan on May 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that I didn't appreciate them before,
but I think I’ll hug my TV when we see Len and Bob again. I miss them.
Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg
by bluebythebook on May 4, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cards fans are so easily amused
and apparently so is Jon Miller
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they must be really desperate down there in St Louis
cheering….for a caught stealing?
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why...
why run on Molina, one of the best catchers at throwing people out, and not run on Kendall…
by GoCubbies34 on May 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is just embarrassing.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So we like to run on Molina
but not Kendall?
"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 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Theriot's scrappiness but his baserunning is pretty mediocre.
He got a real bad jump there. Nothing to do with Molina’s throw.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 8:43 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 4, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't look now.....
The 36 million $$$ man just left another RISP
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on May 4, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't look now
the scrappy white guy just made another out on the basepaths trying to break last year’s league-leading mark.
"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 4, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we give Cedeno a chance at SS?
Or does Theriot have to continue to ruin any chance of scoring runs.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on May 4, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would appear
that our manager is content with the latter.
"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 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. Bonehead baserunning get`s him 1 more month in the starting lineup.
by muffman on May 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps that explains why he does that
so often.
"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 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm confused.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The post showed up about 15 minutes late
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on May 4, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you driving that train, high on cocaine again
by GoCubbies34 on May 4, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
kcjones, you better
watch yo speed.
"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 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
trouble ahead, trouble behind
and you know that notion, just crossed my mind
by GoCubbies34 on May 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm partial to China Cat.....
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on May 4, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Standing O
for name that molina…by the best fans in baseball….
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Careful.
I tried that the other day and I’m still sewing the holes in my flame-retardant suit…
"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 4, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, time for Theriot to go
I’m 100% convinced that Cedeno is the better everyday shortstop.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on May 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure. he's just been on base twice tonight.
Both on walks, which showed patience at the plate. That’s bad around here, I guess.
by Fraggin Judge on May 4, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He led the ML in outs made on the absepaths last season.
He already leads the league in caught stealing. It doesn’t matter if he gets on base, he’s often not around to score any runs, which is what counts.
"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 4, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Todd Wellemeyer is doing this to us.....I restate Todd Wellemeyer....what next....
Les Walrond comes back and shuts us out…...and then Corey Patterson explodes all over us…..and then Brant Brown returns to make a great catch against us…...grrrrrrrr…...this just ain’t our week…..
by razzpunk on May 4, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and Cap Anson comes back from the dead, joins the Cardinals, and pitches a perfect game against us
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I KNOW ITS EARLY
but if the Cubs lose this one I might just puke.
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 4, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, get a bucket. Team looks lousy.
Soriano still leading off. Marquis on the mound.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we would be 2-8
in our last 10 then?
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 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The team is in disarray.
And Lou needs to get it together already.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
already there
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here
and all the shots at Casey Moran’s last night aren’t helping
"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 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im not much for language
but on top of a loss and tons of cards D-sucking i may just cry,
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 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cedeno needs to play
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd of thought he's earned some PT
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on May 4, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After seeing the replay
it looked like Theriot could have avoided the tag with a better slide.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or by getting a better jump
or by reading the pitcher better…
or by not being a fairly mediocre balllpayer.
"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 4, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Catching Molina Brothers!
Coming to a circus near YOU this summer!
Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg
by bluebythebook on May 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where was this Marquis an inning ago?
"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 4, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whoopdy fricken do, Cards fans!
he threw out a runner and you still cheer?
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If there was ever any doubt...
that Soriano leading off is a bad move, it’s enough that Joe Morgan thinks it’s the right one. To compare Soriano to Bobby Bonds (as Lou did) or to Tony Gwynn (as Morgan did) is heresy. And then Morgan says he is for Soriano leading off because he thinks players should hit where they can do the most for the team. Huh?
by Fraggin Judge on May 4, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
or maybe b/c they
have similar egos?
"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 4, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Jeez. Molina is up to bat! Swoon time for ESPN.
He threw out Ryan Theriot on a bad jump. Theriot has been caught stealing a lot. He’s got bad judgment. Big freakin deal.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this could be marquis last start.. hopefully gally gets a chance
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 4, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i hope you are right
i don’t think it is going to happen though
by MJMars on May 4, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh!!
let’s hear about Joe Morgan’s weekend!
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he should be taken out back
like eight belles
by MJMars on May 4, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
shhh shh PETA might be here..
and speaking of PETA, they are calling for the suspension of the jockey of that horse because “he knew it was going to happen”
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They did? You're kidding, right?
Even the veterinarian doctor said it wasn’t a predictable injury. It was a fluke injury.
by Fraggin Judge on May 4, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hold your breath all
joe morgan is going to tell us all about what he was up to this weekend, can’t wait!!!!!111
by grifdog on May 4, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nooooo
plzzzzzz dont tell a kentucky derby story
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LETS GET SOME MUTHA ****ING RUNS!!!!!!
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 4, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Payback
Ryan threw him out.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on May 4, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Allow me to introduce the major league leader in Caught Stealing:
"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 4, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ronny needs to play more... seriously.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 4, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Adding it to the drinking game
Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg
by bluebythebook on May 4, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next time Theriot reaches base...
...I want Matt Sinatro to threaten his life if he takes ONE STEP off the bag. What the HELL.
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn it, now i'm going to have to make a grocery run
Anyone in the general uptown area need some whisky while I’m out?
by aldimond on May 4, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think EVERYONE in the general uptown area's gonna need some.
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I grew up in Uptown
Everyone in Uptown likely has some whiskey!
"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 4, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he now leads the league in that category.
"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 4, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who does marquis think he is
wearing zambranos uniforms
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know... it is already the 6th
But i just thought of this as well lol
by GoCubbies34 on May 4, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is one of those combo relievers
what do you mean one of those Joe? Those don’t exist
by MJMars on May 4, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pretty nasty curve to Soto right there...
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This has got to be
the cards feed of the game
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 4, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soon we will hear about the Cardinals' Pitching Coach
and how the guy is a freakin’ genius. Also, how Mclellan is a magician.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
like Joe and Jon?
:-)
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Reed
get us another hit…
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cedeno
.391 batting avg., .472 obp., 5th on club in rbi`s, with only 46 at bats. Hello!!
by muffman on May 4, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yabbut
Ryan Theriot’s 8 RBI are much more scrappy. They count double.
"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 4, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAY
where’s this awesome joe morgan derby story? you can’t tease us like that joe.
by grifdog on May 4, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow.. jon miller "Pinella checking the intellegence reports"
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 4, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well, that's what happens when youre literally on the plate..
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 4, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I swear to God
we have someonemessing with our bats to make them break every freaking other at bat.
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 4, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Question:
Friday’s game Len Kasper said that TV stations cant have radar guns for TV presentations at Busch Stadium
Why does ESPN and Fox have the radar gun?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 4, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because ESPN and Fox have contracts with the league, not with an individual club, I suspect.
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never thought of that...
Thanks
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 4, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wha is wrong??
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LaRussa looks like some drunken pervert peering out of his sunglasses at night.
I’m sure he’s had a few bourbons before the game also.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I mean combined with batting the pitcher eighth and wearing sun glasses
i could actually see that..
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did Lou clap for Marquis as he got handed the ball...
...and then slapped him on the butt? He should have slapped his face.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
marquis
didnt do all that bad.. got us into the 6th and still in the game
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
except for two gold gloves plays
that saved 4 runs.
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PUT SKIP ON THE BALLOT!!!
by stltrav09 on May 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bench Soriano
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on May 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
5-2 fuck this
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
get off your pedastal
and run to the damn baseball, dont waltz!
by MJMars on May 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And get some clutch hits while your at it.....
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on May 4, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under
On a Lou Pinella explosion after this game?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who cares?
Doesn’t mean anything. Lou is in a major slump.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame it on the media regarding Soriano
Even when we were winning games, we were asked about Soriano and what to do with him when he returns. Knowing the mentality of Soriano, it has to affect him. He hit an all-time low on Friday, and aside from the HR, hasn’t been able to recover. Something has to be done with him whether its a psychiatrist or a sit down with Lou.
by GoCubbies34 on May 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano is definately slower than usual
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now joe is disapointed no one on base for his boyfirend
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and there is the Barry Bonds reference!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Geo
That coulda been a lot uglier.
I’d like a rally, how ‘bout you?
Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg
by bluebythebook on May 4, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
End of 6
still time…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Im down
for about oh, 9 runs this inning
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pinch hitter
Who? Darryl 0 for april Ward?
by muffman on May 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just need a big inning here
cmon now…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because he should've been playing for aboutthe last 3 games
"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 4, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally.
There’s Larussa’s punkass bullshit.
"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 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if you think that was intentional
you are a moran (yes.. i know it’s moron)
Proud President of the Unofficial Skip Schumaker Fan Club!
(now accepting applications)
PUT SKIP ON THE BALLOT!!!
by stltrav09 on May 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you think Skip Schumaker
belongs on a major league all star team, you are a “moran.”
"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 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, a great way to earn the benefit of the doubt...
...is to not do the wrong thing so often. On what grounds can you say that LaRussa deserves the benefit of the doubt here?
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grumble
I don’t care how much of a punk you are, you don’t want to plunk the leadoff man.
by aldimond on May 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one's ever accused
Larussa of not letting his balls get in the way of his brains.
"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 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cedeno plunked!
that’s it! plunk Pujols!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
take off those glasses you drunk!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ronny is an OBP machine
lets go Soriano!!!!
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to punch Larussa in the throat.
"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 4, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lean into that one
you’re wearing a helmet for a reason
by grifdog on May 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sori!!
Nice knock!
"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 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
base hit for Soriano
3 game hitting streak!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea Soriano!!!!!
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
He was reading BCB
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"I'm Kerry Wood, and you ain't."
I like it.
by grifdog on May 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on come on
"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 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scrappy better draw a walk
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjuuuuuuuussssttt a bit inside….wait they didnt use that this time
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We Must Take Advantage Of This.
Do. There is no try.
Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg
by bluebythebook on May 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Amen, sister.
"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 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the plate is set for D Lee...
Oh baby….
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot base hit!!
bases loaded
Lee is due..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Basesloade no out
triple play?
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BASE HIT
bags juiced for DLEE LET US GOGOGOGOGOGOGO
by grifdog on May 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
here we go!
let’s go Derek!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh he easily could've scored
"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 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Arrgghhh.
I understand the hold, but I wish Theriot could at least drive the ball a little bit.
"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 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There are a lot of things I wish Theriot could do better.
Pretty much every baseball skill, in fact.
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like just get a hit
"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 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DLee, be the stud you are.
Again, do. There is no try.
Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg
by bluebythebook on May 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FLASHBACK:
May 9th 2007,
Wrigley Field Derrek Lee Grandslam against White Sox
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SH*T!
"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 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
popup
fukudome…........................your due…......
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rough night for Lee.
Come on Dome, find a gap.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If they don't score this inning....
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on May 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Resident Baseball Genius
on to make yet another pitching change.
Somewhere, Felipe Alou applauds.
"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 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Morgan
Idiot. You don`t make the first out at home. you are 3 runs behind!
by muffman on May 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn it i can barely watch this train wreck
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bases loaded
and one out is a train wreck?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guys with ED can relax
because with Cialis you can respond only when your both ready.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Strangely,
I remain unrelaxed.
"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 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, that was a huge out. Shoot.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
please dome!
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why did Quade hold him??!?!
We are losing by 3!!! Quade is one of the most conservative 3B coaches
by GoCubbies34 on May 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome, we need you
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on May 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mmm, Zep.
Nice. Now let’s get some runs, please.
Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg
by bluebythebook on May 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome will come through... He has never done anythign wrong
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Flores has given up 6 BB.
Let’s be patient here, fellas.
"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 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fooooooooooooook!
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shit!
we’ll get one….
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa!!
come on!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well he swings at the firs pitch and gets one in
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel still remarkeably inaccurate
with the throws.
"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 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Made it quick and easy. I'll take the run,
but that’s a killer.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What the Fook!
n/t
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa needs to break out of his slump
now..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well this wasn't our best effort
I miss Aramis
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on May 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I'd pinch hit Ward right here.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
for MARK DEROSA?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and who plays third?
Cedeno already pinch hit. You can’t put him in.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's already in the game.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he' playing third now
this must be something I didn’t understand prior to this; I thought that if you didn’t give a pinch-hitter a position right then and there, you couldn’t slot him in later.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jon Miller
The smartest thing he has said tonight. The throw should have gone to 3rd. base.
by muffman on May 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay - time waste poll: Who suck worse - Jon Miller or Joe Buck?
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6 of one, a half dozen of the other.
The real answer is: Matt Vasgersigan.
"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 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the question should have been
Joe Morgan or Joe Buck…THAT would have been hard
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about this:
Joe Morgan, Joe Buck, Hawk Harrelson
by grifdog on May 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawk, running away.
"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 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But you don't understand!
Everyone really IS against the Sox!
by aldimond on May 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IlikeJoe Buck
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Surely you jest.
"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 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im kinda hoping
we plunck a card here soon
by bheidge on May 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Lou
likes to play that bush league bullshit like Larussa does.
"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 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Listening to Buck,Miller and Morgan
make me miss Chip Carey :)
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I may be in the minority but I actually liked Chip
"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 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yuck.
He was uninformed and awful. Too talky.
"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 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I think Len sounds like Kermit
But, to each their own.
"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 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he understands baseball.
Chip, especially considering his pedigree, was not exactly a student of the game.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think stoney let that known while he was with him
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chip did a pretty good job
of making it obvious all on his own.
"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 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dammit.
"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 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
IlikeJoe Buck
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
way to go DeRosa!
one pitch?? come on!!
He’s in a bad slump right now..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that sucks
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Frakking frak
We should have gotten more than one.
Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg
by bluebythebook on May 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a disappointing evening of baseball.
This team has taken a nosedive.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wellemeyer started
I expected a LOT
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cubs offense sucks
against worthless pitchers
by bheidge on May 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's like reruns
you guys are starting to get boring.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is atarting to
Look a lot like last year….....another wasted opportunity
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on May 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean the last year that we won the NL Central?
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on May 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah come on, KC
This is NOTHING like last year….
Leading the league in runs scored…..tied for 3rd in WL record….etc…
none of those were mentioned a year ago now.
A loss here and there will happen.
And it could be worse – as in a 5 game skid like the southsiders…
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Winner! Joe Buck is the hands down suckmeister!!
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
geez
Knock Knock
who’s there?
opportunity for a big inning
no thanks, we don’t want any
by CubsFan87 on May 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, let's get a quick inning and
make hay against this Cardinal bullpen.
"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 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa needs a break
start Cedeno at 2nd when Ramirez comes back tomorrow. DeRosa in a funk (DON”T GO SAYING WE NEED ROBERTS!).
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa has a .729 OPS the past seven games.
Theriot has a .550 OPS the past seven games.
I have no idea why in the hell people seem to blame DeRosa for so much when he’s really one of the top contributors on the team.
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not bashing the guy
It’s something to say that his batting average is low and he hasn’t had that many clutch hits so far this season
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should start a DeRo cheer
Like they do for Troy Tulowizki..
DERO…..clap clap clap DERO
eh, who am I kidding.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
by Galvan316 on May 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow all around horrible night, how marquis manages to give up 5 runs to that piece of shit cardinal lineup is beyond me, outside of Pujols and Glaus that lineup is pathetic, giving up hits to izturis should result in a fine
by CubsBall2202 on May 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, because
MArquis is a shitty pitcher.
A typical #5 starter – “Same as it Ever Was”
by The E-Man on May 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a horrible signing by hendry
Along with Soriano
by CubsBall2202 on May 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, 99% of us
were out of our skulls excited.
You can’t predict a player’s injuries – he had been healthy his whole career.
by The E-Man on May 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could we maybe, just one game when Aramis gets back
Sit DeRosa and Theriot, start Fontenot and Cedeno and see what happens. DeRosa needs a day off.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on May 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else not surprised
to hear that LaRussa is friends with Bobby Knight and Bill Bellichick?
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on May 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Right??
I was thinking great, a cheater and a drunk are best friends.
by GoCubbies34 on May 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Birds of a feather...
"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 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why are we letting Gallagher pitch here?
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he did pretty good.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice throw there.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice play Cedeno
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That WAS a good play!
Onedec is really starting to bloom.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Cubs can't pull this one out
this will be back to back series losses to the two biggest division rivals
fantastic
by CubsFan87 on May 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We don't win this game
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on May 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would take some excitement, that's for sure. Walk, walk, bomb.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say goodnight, Gracie
Two innings to go …
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
given what the Brewers
have done lately, I’m not terribly worried. The cards aren’t going to maintain this pace.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all the white guys on the cards roster
look like drunken hicks
by bheidge on May 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean like their fans?
I kid.
"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 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miles=Theriot, minus the pornstach
"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 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher just hit 95
didnt think he threw that hard. WIsh we would let him start
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and again
i thought he was 92
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no, no.
You demote or bench good players. You let bad ones work through it, see if they can find their groove again.
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be three straight
series loses…
by The E-Man on May 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice arm Soto
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on May 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blown hit-and-run.
Miles had no shot, but Soto made a really strong throw. Nice to have that image in the minds of prospective base-stealers…
"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 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice throw by Soto, but
I’m pretty sure that was a blown hit-and-run.
"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 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No sympathy here.
"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 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
"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 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sean threw a great fastball there.
and Molina the Great whiffed.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gave Soto
A standing O…i’m the best fan in baseball;)
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I did as well, a Cardinal fan I am sitting with didn't enjoy it
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on May 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol nice
haha yadi that one didn’t have the distance
by grifdog on May 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great pitch by Sean and great throw by Soto.
Hey, Sean…great inning.
Jason Marquis, your ticket to Iowa is waiting.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How's that for a weird 3rd out?
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by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good inning for Sean he looked a lot better than last year
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone see Gallagher's picture on MLB Gameday?
Either they need a new photographer or he has a weird face.
Sorry, I don’t have cable… have to amuse myself somehow…
by aldimond on May 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he looks different
i remember him being a little on the chubby side from last year
by bheidge on May 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis has the worst "stuff" of anyone on our pitching staff
Gallagher’s stuff is ten times better, he needs to be starting.
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on May 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
couldn't agree more
it wont happen though
by MJMars on May 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
I’ve decided that Marquis is likely the worst player on the team. He needs to go away.
"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 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like 2 walks then a homerun please.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed rotation should be
Z, Lilly, Demp, Gallagher, and Lieber
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think marshall
deserves a shot at it before gallagher.
by bheidge on May 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree..
Gallagher should be starting.
I dunno or don’t think it was 100% accurate.. but he was hitting 97 MPH on the gun.
by Unique on May 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we'd need to put Hill in the pen then
Gallagher is the only lefty on the roster now other than Lilly.
by grifdog on May 4, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher is not
a lefty. Marshall is the other lefty.
by Unique on May 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher is right-handed.
Marshall’s the lefty.
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, but
Gallagher is a RHP.
"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 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont think he gets the point yet so...
gallagher is a righty
by bheidge on May 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean the watermelon smashing comic?
I love him!
by grifdog on May 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like DeRosa, but
his prolonged slumps ellicit double-plays at an alarming rate.
Not a guy I ever want up with bases loaded if it can be helped (see game 3 NLDS).
by The E-Man on May 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is exactly the reason I hate having him behind Fukudome.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think DeRo is a good utility guy.
But he probably shouldn’t be starting—especially if we had a real 2nd baseman like B.R.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surely..
you’re kidding..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IMHO
that’s the best trade we never made.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up 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 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roberts is hitting .266
"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 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, for...
we do not need Brian Roberts!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only we had traded for the Baltimore 2B
that is hitting 11 points lower, then we could bitch about what a crappy trade it was…
"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 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly feel like I'm talking about a different player altogether...
...when I discuss DeRosa with some of the people on this board. He’s having a great season so far.
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
one of 4 cubs with 20 ribbies
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If DeRosa were to keep playing the way he has been...
...he’d have the highest OPS+ of his career. And people are talking about benching him! Good lord.
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
While Theriot and Fontenot have 17 COMBINED.
"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 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
I have no complaints. Amazing how some people will complain about every guy on the roster except the scrappy two.
"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 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And..
Reed, who I like but shouldn’t be playing so much against rh pitching…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's the fourth-best second baseman in the NL right now...
...according to weighted OPS (1.8*OBP+SLG). It drives me crazy.
by cwyers on May 4, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's solid
and his flexibility, and willingness to move around makes him a rare type. Roberts can only do one thing Derosa can’t: steal bases. But Derosa can do a lot that Roberts can’t , like play every damne position except CF, C, and P.
"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 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least the Brewers lost a tough one today
Blew the game in the 9th, and lost to a Pence HR in the 12th. I don’t think the Cards are competitive over the long run.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hey - leadoff walk
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good AB Geo
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on May 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto
is that man!! Great looking player! Can’t wait to watch him for the course of a whole season.
by mkcubs21 on May 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Suck it Aram
We need a homer.
"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 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
suck it up*
i want him to come in
"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 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaa
i was confused but still picked it up
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was scared
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on May 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gio has so many quality ABs
lots more then Sori
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on May 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lots of Cubs fans in the stands.
Makes me proud. :-)
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really want the Cubs to give Gallagher a chance..
I don’t get all this veteran crap. We haven’t even let him do what he does best—start.
by Unique on May 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry but deal w/ it.
It’s the way Lou works (mostly)
"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 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the way everyone works
You have a much better idea what you’re going to get out of a player with some experience.
Lou has given young players a chance, although not always some of the ones we’ve wanted. Cedeño, Murton, etc.
by aldimond on May 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silver lining...
Gallagher , MArquis has one more start closer to demotion in favor of Marshall, still very early in the year, and worst case, 1.5 games out…
by The E-Man on May 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm fine with Lou punching Marquis
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on May 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good AB by Fonty even though he popped up.
Let’s go Reed.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A productive feel-good out?
"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 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's hoping Soriano gets a chance to do something.
Maybe they’ll make a mistake.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on, Reed!
Please get us a hit….just a hit…
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ill take a walk
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Morgan
He pretty much just read that whole Fukudome story word for word from Sports Illustrated.
by bren on May 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought it sounded familiar
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punching...
Just picture someone getting punched in the face for striking out is very funny
by bren on May 4, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he can read?
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on May 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
his source
is this why we know everything he tells us
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish he'd always read from magazines
at least he’d sound smarter
by grifdog on May 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here ya go now...
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought that was gone
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 4, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
warning track power
n/t
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on May 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll buy your jersey
Cedeno if you get a base hit!
by Unique on May 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll buy a onedeC!!
if you get a HR
by GoCubbies34 on May 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ill buy a onedec jersey
ill pay to get it changed
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Top of the order
Well no matter what Cedeno does, we’ll have the top of the order up in the 9th vs Izzy. I don’t mind that at all.
by mkcubs21 on May 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just noticed
Cedeno has cute little tattoos on his cute little forearms.
Oh, he’s so manly!(snicker snicker)
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on May 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well,
He is an infield predator.
"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 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ehh oh well.
"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 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad AB's all around that inning.
"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 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought those were pretty good at bats, just didnt get the right result
better than the clueless 2-3 pitch at bats that would result in a weak groundout or popout
by CubsBall2202 on May 4, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
Oh well. that’s 200 dollars in my pocket still. Hopefully Gallagher is still out there.
by Unique on May 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our Offense
has been Mr. Jeckyl & Dr. Hyde this past week or so
by Mikey06 on May 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That would be
Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, but the metaphor is appropriate, nonetheless.
"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 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad AB's? Really?
Even though 3 of the 4 AB’s were outs, Cedeno’s was the only one that didn’t last 7 pitches.
by WartburgCub on May 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shows you how much some people know
I was wondering about that comment myself.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
That one comment is sufficiently indicative of my intelligence. Pray I don’t take the same view of yours.
"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 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't give us much to go on
Lighten up and say what you mean/mean what you say when you post.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 4, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, perhaps you should look around.
I’ve been on the thread the whole game, while you just showed up, as you are wont to do, when the Cubs are behind.
"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 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't sit around the computer all night
And I wasn’t around it for the last three losses prior to this one. And instead of being around it the next three nights, I’ll be in Cincinnati at the games.
I’ll give you the rest of my weekly schedule later, if that’s OK.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 4, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As usual, you wildly miss the point
and implicitly mount the “mother’s basement” MSM meme. Well done. Enjoy the games. Great American Ballpark is a great place to watch a game, the food is pretty good, and the Cubs usually score some runs up there.
I’ll pass on being kept abreast of your schedule. It might make me feel inadequate.
"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 4, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just pointing out the timing
And not saying I’m only here when the Cubs lose. It does seem like there are a lot of ledge-jumpers here who only show up in those circumstances. (Not that you’re one of those.) And you can have your laptop in your living room while you’re watching, I guess, but I don’t have one.
I’ve been to GABP before and enjoyed it very much. Thanks for the good wishes. Let’s agree on getting some Cubs victories there, OK?
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 4, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could see 2 of 3.
Cueto’s been struggling, and the Cub hit Harang well last time out, but Volquez is dealing. He does walk a few, though, so maybe with some patience and timely hitting, the Cub can plate a few and win.
"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 4, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 of 3 is about right, I think
Can’t remember what happened when they saw Volquez in Chicago, but I liked what I saw from him. Looks like the Rangers just hate good pitching, or else why would they have traded him?
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 4, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All apologies.
Unproductive AB’s? Does that suffice?
"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 4, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough
I’m sensing a theme in the last 10 days or so…
by WartburgCub on May 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's that?
Wildly inconsistent offense?
"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 4, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Inconsistent offense and pitching, bad broadcasting…rough stretch of games
by WartburgCub on May 4, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
"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 4, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see us
coming back—it’s been a awful game offensively. But it wasn’t as bad of a lost as the last couple ones. We will get them tomorrow if we don’t come through tonight.
by Unique on May 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6 runs inthe 9th
Counts the same as 6 in the 1st. It only takes one inning.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on May 4, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to bad
this is the last games of the series
by dariot2 on May 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Get them Tomorrow"?
They will have lost three straight series!
by The E-Man on May 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Albert is special"
It takes one to know one.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on May 4, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The real problem is
In each of the last three series, the Cubs have lost the “50-50” game, in rough ways. (By 50-50, I mean the game in the series that could have gone either way.)
In Washington, it was the first-game loss on the Nieves homer. Vs. Milwaukee, it was the blown save in the series finale. In this series, it was the first game, thanks to Soriano’s buffoonery in left field.
These things tend to even out.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 4, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're right Bruce...
however, I believe in most of these losses, the team has gotten – what – 3, 4, 5 hits in a game.
The “magic number” so far is 4-5 runs for a W.
by The E-Man on May 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems right, E-Man
Fewer runs than that and it’s usually a loss. Which seems odd, considering how decent (by and large) the starting pitching has been.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 4, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not too worried yet
The at-bats have been much better and the offense seems to have something going every inning, just a matter of getting the timely hits, also the starting pitching must improve and with lieber now in the rotation i believe it will, hopefully we can get marquis out soon enough
by CubsBall2202 on May 4, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go!!
Lets get to Izzy right away. I’m not overly confident, but i like the fact that izzy has struggled lately.
by mkcubs21 on May 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good innings by Sean!
And Isringhausen—your first name is Jason….live up to that name as Marquis did.
by zevkalman on May 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Right now,
Soriano has made the team worse, in the short term until his next “streak”. In addition, the closer is unreliable, when we have been able to even get the ball to him.
Still a long season, but changes need to occur…
by The E-Man on May 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully, we can get to Izzy again.
"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 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Completely Biased
broadcast, this Pujols interview has been segmented three times tonight, and that CS by Molina earlier became the talk of an entire half-inning
by CubsFan87 on May 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, the Cubs look like shit.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
The Cubs aren’t offering much in the way of baseball activity that can/should be analyzed.
"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 4, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just leading the majors in runs scored.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only making a comment about tonight's showing.
Settle down, there, boss.
"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 4, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh I know you were, I was concuring in regards to the bias comment above..
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see.
No worries.
"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 4, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
makes Soriano swing at the first pitch
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on May 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha..
any button will do that..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well stop it then, guys!
*clicks “post”
poop.
by aldimond on May 4, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sori's
Probably due to get some chin music after his antics after his HR on Friday
by Mikey06 on May 4, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This will be
the 3rd series in a row we have lost. Extra pain since two of those series losses were to the Brewers and now the Cardinals. We just can’t seem to win the close ones lately.
by qccub on May 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Won some close ones early,
and are dropping them now. Baseball can be a cruel game at times.
"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 4, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great Sori.
just. great.
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no chance
we need aram back tomorrow…. offense is struggling
by cubbiefanTN on May 4, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How many runs did we score yesterday?
Cant score 5+ everytime.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on May 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have said this before
and I hate it, but LaRussa truly is the best in the business.
The damn Ned Flanders of baseball, the Cardinals.
by The E-Man on May 4, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No, no he is not.
His clubhouse is full of drunks and druggies, he’s in love with the beanball, and he’s a belligerent asshat.
"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 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would really like to see a Milwaukee vs St. Louis series
when Yost and LaRussa have their pitchers bean each other until the entire bullpen has been ejected. Prime time entertainment.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 4, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
or does Soriano’s stance & swing look a lot different from last year
by Mikey06 on May 4, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn
"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 4, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didnt notice
but my love for him has certainly dropped
"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 4, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pathetic series loss to the cardinals
There lineup is no better than a AAA one without pujols
by CubsBall2202 on May 4, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Talking about Sori HR friday night Morgan " I am sure Isringhousen would tell you that was just a bad pitch"
....gee Joe do you think that Soriano’s skill had any part in hitting the HR?
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 4, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ugly game by us
at least the bullpen looked good this series
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on May 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
have to swing at that
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on May 4, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
when we play like a AAA team we get beat by AAA lineup, sweet call
by Mikey06 on May 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Todd Freakin' Wellemeyer
OMG!! What a shit pitcher the guy was for us.
Why couldn’t they have signed Glendon Rusch?
by The E-Man on May 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Poop!
Lets beat the Reds tomorrow. Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow….
by LT on May 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for coming in, Jason.
Somebody get that guy a plane ticket.
"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 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a pathetic game
Please can Marquis injure his shoulder or something
by CubsBall2202 on May 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats not cool.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on May 4, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad form, dude.
Never wish for injuries.
"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 4, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except when you wish them upon the opposing manager?
Just sayin
"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 4, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When did I wish them on Larussa?
I said I wanted to punch him. I never said I wanted him to get an injury. Good Lord, think before you type.
"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 4, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not even worth it
Let’s just win tomorrow, agreed?
"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 4, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so.
I can’t take this kind of aggravation more than twice a week!
"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 4, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee looked lost tonight at the plate.
Made the web gem though. We’re gonna need to start winning series soon. And something has to happen with the Soriano situation. This cannot continue.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't count on it
IMO, Lou will let him slump until he gets out of it.
by The E-Man on May 4, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cant get on base if
YOU DONT FREAKING SWING!
by cubbiefanTN on May 4, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You sounded a lot like Dusty right there
God forbid we can walk to get on base
by CubsBall2202 on May 4, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I had a dollar
for everytime Morgan and Miller said “Albert Pujols”.
Cuz then I’d hire a hitman.
I knew the Cubs would lose this game when I saw the pitching matchup.
by jmomls on May 4, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I noticed that, too
It was the equivalent of the John Madden / Brett Favre love affair, but for Sunday Night Baseball
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on May 4, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
With the first two pitches being 94 mph fastballs, I was really guessing as to what the 3rd pitch would be…
by WartburgCub on May 4, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna pray
the Cubs get back on track against the Reds, otherwise that great April aint gonna amount to jack diddly
by CubsFan87 on May 4, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Right,
If we lose the next series, the season is over. Is that what you’re saying?
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on May 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another pathetic series loss
Coming more and more frequent.
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 4, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Notes from game
Sean Gallagher should start
Jason Marquis should be traded
Geo is fantastic
by Unique on May 4, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and to add the icing on the cake
having to listen to Miller emphatically proclaim the Cardinals win…
I swear that fat, pompous jerk is a Chicago hater.
"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463
by Bluelou on May 4, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rough Stretch right now
Get them tomorrow. We were going to have these kind of struggles this year, lets just hope we get it turned around quick and win 5-6 in a row, 9 of 10. Well night all, see ya all tomorrow night!
by mkcubs21 on May 4, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Get them tomorrow
Would be nice to get them today or win a freaking series.
God cubs r terrible these past 10 or so games.
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 4, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still have a good feeling...
We’ve lost 6 of 9 but yet we’re only a game and a half out, for some reason i’m not horribly worried just yet. We’ve seen how good of a team we have when we’re firing on all cylinders. We’ll be just fine. Theres a lot of baseball left.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on May 4, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im just being a poor loser
Im not bad usually, but these losses are becoming EXTREMELY familiar and i need to see some fire.
I know i dont speak alone when I say “life is hard, im tired of school/work/extra work and when all you ask for is alittle pickmeup in the day and you get anothe cubs loss”.
its heartbreaking.
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 4, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's Always AL Teams
Lots of Cubs fans have an AL team to root for as well (Yankees, Red Sox, Angels). Helps to balance things when the Cubs struggle.
by SecondSon on May 4, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I’m with a man, some of these losses have been tough, i’m just saying i’m not ready to get to worked up just yet. Every team in the league will have a stretch where they struggle. I think we have a great time and they’ll come back around.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on May 4, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With
the 3 pitchers were going to face vs. the Reds it won’t exactly be easy..maybe some dusty mistakes can get us going again we got hot last time we played them
by Mikey06 on May 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's going to be really tough.
We’re going to need someone to get hot, quick.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano, Derosa, Theriot, Fontenot
Business as usual!! C`mon Cub fans!
by muffman on May 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher deserves a start...
There was a reason Marquis was left off the playoff roster…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cedeno
HAS to be starting soon, and we need Aramis back ASAP..anyone hear when he will be back in the lineup? All I heard is negative X-Ray, but bad swelling
by Mikey06 on May 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A-Ram
day to day ..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This team has been
sad, not much else to say…just losing series after series.
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 4, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
not real thrilled with them facing Cueto. THe only upside to this is that they were leading the division, so they’re not falling too far behind. Mark DeRosa has been poor as of late. Just plain poor. Too many damn walks.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
by TCobb1911 on May 4, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This team looks poor
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 4, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see you subscribe
to the Dusty Baker fan club.
Mark DeRosa is hitting .277.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 4, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Too many damn walks"
As in giving them up or getting them?
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 4, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH for sure
giving up walks. Like looking worried to pitch to Adam Kennedy, and walking him, with Pujols on deck. Cubs pitchers (other than Z) seems to never work ahead.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
by TCobb1911 on May 4, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check that...
.267, and has 3 RBI in the last 7 games. The guys have been on base for him, he’s just not hitting them in. He’s one for his last 14, that is “poor as of late”.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
by TCobb1911 on May 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deros is hitting
.267, and has 3 RBI in the last 7 games. The guys have been on base for him, he’s just not hitting them in. He’s one for his last 14, that is "poor as of late".
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
by TCobb1911 on May 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou has to shake things up.
Fukudome needs to be moved up, Soriano down. Lou won’t make the move of course, and it is pissing me off.
And the rotation. Yikes. Hill gone. Marquis is Marquis. Dempster has to keep it together. He’s been great, and we need him to keep it up.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 4, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou Better Be Ready
to look long and hard in the mirror if he waits too long to do something about the lack of production at the top of the lineup.
by SecondSon on May 4, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Retribution for ARam?
Did any of the Cards get buzzed with a pitch this series?
by SecondSon on May 4, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Retribution!
who cares…i hate when people act like there is some sort of rule where you gotta hit someone else or something. How about alittle retribution in the form of winning some god damn series. Im sure that would mean more then giving someone a base.
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 4, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plays Into
the hands of guys like LaRussa, who will stoop to anything to get a team’s best hitter out of the lineup. Until you plug one of their guys in retaliation and force THEM to miss a key series, you’ll keep being the other team’s biotch.
by SecondSon on May 4, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is isn't about
“being the other team’s biotch”; it’s about playing the game with a little dignity. Just becasue Larussa refuses to do so, doesn’t mean everyone else should.
"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 4, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember Leo
and what he said about “nice guys….”
by SecondSon on May 4, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still cough from the dust
off that old chestnut.
"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 4, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus, It's True
This isn’t kiddie league where everyone gets a ribbon. You’re out there to WIN – and if some coward punks you, do it back and give them a taste of their own medicine. They’ll turn tail so quick it’ll make your head spin.
by SecondSon on May 4, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not true.
Good Lord. The team that score more runs than their opponent wins and that has nothing to do with nice guys and assholes. It has to do with pitching and hitting. Bottom line. All the rest is pie-in-the-sky psychobabble.
"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 4, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really
The Leo and Billy Martin days are over.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you Serious?
I am sure thats what Tony was thinking and trying to do…not to mention thats pretty tough to do
by Mikey06 on May 4, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh.
I’m not worried about it. I don’t think the pitch that hit Rammy was on purpose and it doesn’t seem like Lou is really into this beanball bullcrap.
"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 4, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
when Eyre comes back we can bring Marshall back in the lineup and put Marquis in Lieber’s old role. I think thats were he is best suited as the long man in a 1-3 inning spot when where in a jam or need someone to mop up innings to save pen in a lobsided game
by Mikey06 on May 4, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shake it up baby...
Dome bats first, Theriot sits, Onedec plays ss, straight platoon in cf with RJ and Felix, Fonty and Riot platoon 2b when DeRo moves to another position. And Gallagher in and Marquis out.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather se Dome 1st, Derosa second
"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 4, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup...Dome only has 13rbis in the 5th spot.
...great OBP but you need your 5th hitter to drive in more runs.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 4, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like that too
That would work for me. Where would you bat Sori? 5th?
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto 5th and Sori 6th
"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 4, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That would work for me. Or, bat Sori 9th and tell him it’s the new leadoff, and all the cool guys are doing it now.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 4, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im gonna go puke
after watching another disgusting cubs “performance”. I wonder if im the only other person who really feels sick after losing 6 out of the last 9 to just OK teams.
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 4, 2008 10:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That is baseball
we lost first series to Cards last year at home and still went 11-5 vs the cards which meant we were 10-3 the rest of the way, we lost all 6 to Marlins last year, and we did not really beat up on Houston or Pitt to after break. Stretches like these happen to every team its just important to minimize them & get out of them as quick as we can
by Mikey06 on May 4, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like to lose
But the Brewers are a good team and the Cardinals might be better than we think.
It’s a long season. We’ll know more by Memorial Day, I suspect.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 4, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the pitching injuries
currently piling up for the Brewers have put a real dent in their chances, but that offense can always score runs. The Cardinals are a real paper tiger, though. No way these pitchers keep doing this (thought Wellemeyer was less than spectacular tonight), and I’m sorry, but Ryan Ludwick and Skip Schumaker can’t carry a team. If they build a significant lead, though, it’ll be a task to make it up.
"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 4, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im sorry
if it seems like im blowing up, i just hate getting crap loads of heat from Cards/brewers/white sox fans. No, i dont think the season is over or anything stupid like that. I would just really like to start winning some series again.
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 4, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They will.
Thing in baseball move in cycles. The Cubs are in a rough patch, is all, They’ll come around, and that Cincy bandbox is a good place to get a struggling offense back on track.
"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 4, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We will see
and i hope your right.
Imma just go take a breather and wish i smoked. Cya guys tommorow, lets plz turn this 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 4, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait until the Cardinals call up Rasmus...
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 4, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So they have anothe scrappy white guy around?
Who cares? That staff is mediocre at best and it’ll come back to get ‘em in the end.
"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 4, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's
frustrating because down three we had the bases loaded with none out and our two best hitters in the lineup to hit and we got 1run on a sac fly, and then DeRosa was his usual self in clutch spots—his bat nowhere to be found
by Mikey06 on May 4, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I also
just wanna get some damn pitchers.
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 4, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bottom line
Pujos comes through, Lee does not. Marquis should not be in the rotation, can’t get Iztuis out or Kenendy, What Marquis gives up 12 base runners in 5 1/3,. nice work.
But it is all Soriano's fault, always is."Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on May 4, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DLee
had a rare bad night. Why wave at the 1-0 pitch, when he’s been struggling with the zone? Not a hitters pitch. He didn’t seem to have any quality AB’s tonight. Ditto Dome and DeRosa can’t get clutch hits. He just can’t. I’d hit him 2nd myself. I’d love to know his stats with runner on 3rd & less than 2 out. Must be pretty bad.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 4, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll Be OK...IF
Lou doesn’t hesitate to revise the batting order and someone else takes Marquis’ spot.
by SecondSon on May 4, 2008 10:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Miller and Morgan
Were horrible, I think it was the 2nd or 3rd inning that they spent the entire inning talking about Matsui and Ichiro. They really spent the entire game talking about pujols and other players in the league that were not currently on the field. Why even have them there if they aren’t going to talk about the game thats being played right in front of them?
"We Are Not Fair Weather But Foul Weather Fans, Brothers In Arms In Streets and The Stands." -Eddie Vedder, Someday We'll Go All The Way
by ryanbrixenivy on May 4, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How about the fact that it was one big Yankees/Red Sox/Pujols lovefest with mispronunciation of Cub names and the graphics crew seemed to care even less with the constant Angels/Tigers display on the box score..
by schwarztech on May 4, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs can't win if D. Lee doesn't hit.
Another losing series against a contender in the division. That’s worrisome. I’m not going to talk about the Soriano effect in the lineup because I think the absence of A. RamÃrez is a bigger hole right now.
by Fraggin Judge on May 4, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For the record.
I like Jon Miller and Joe Buck. Flame me if you want to. On the other hand, I think Joe Morgan makes too many stupid comments. So does Tim Mccarver. Sometimes they say something worth listening to, but not too often.
by Fraggin Judge on May 4, 2008 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Buck sucks
Why he and McCarver are allowed to do Cardinals games on National TV is beyond me. Aren’t they both Cardinals employees? At least the Cubs won the game they blathered over.
Jon Miller was okay for a while back in the 90s. And I thought it was disgraceful that ESPN makes him read promos for upcoming albums and forces him to use hip stupid slang like “It DROPS on May 8th”...actually, I think he said “It will be dropped” which was funny and sad.
by jmomls on May 5, 2008 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing about tonight?
Wood didn’t have a melt down and we got glimpses of the replacements for Marquis. It sucks losing to the Cards but it happens, they are playing well, too. Now, I’d love to see a 3 starters go pitch 7 innings each game, clog the bases, and thump the Reds. Hopefully none of the Reds games will go to Wood, I just don’t trust him after one month and I want to sweep the Reds.
by DudeVf11 on May 4, 2008 11:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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Cubs By The Numbers
Cubs By The Numbers is a history of the ballclub by uniform number, but the biographies help trace the history of our beloved team in a new way. For everyone who's a Cubs fan, anyone who ever wore the uniform is like family. Cubs By The Numbers reintroduces readers to some of their long-lost ancestors, even ones they think they already know.
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