Open Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Friday 5/9, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on May 9, 2008 9:11 AM CDT
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PrintArizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs, May 9, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
Morning notes:
- Paul Sullivan says Felix Pie could get sent down -- but not for a pitcher. Instead, Andres Torres, who is hitting well at Iowa, could come up to be a bench player.
- More info on the proposed ISFA/Wrigley Field deal. They say "no tax money" would be used. Others have said a "tax increment financing" deal like this one means that other taxes might have to be raised. I'd like to hear more details about this. Also of interest in that article:
[Cubs Chairman Crane] Kenney also said the Cubs want to restore Wrigley Field to "its original look," which would include removing exterior chain link fences and concrete panels. The renovations also would include upgraded luxury suites and premium seating behind home plate that would require the destruction of the team's offices.
- Gordon Wittenmyer joins the Dead-Horse-Beating crowd with yet another rehash of TTTSNBN. However, he does raise a good point:
The guy whose name came up as part of every potential package for Roberts, pitcher Sean Gallagher, pitched so well at Class AAA Iowa in five starts (2-2, 3.10 ERA, .196 opponents' average) that he was called up to take demoted Rich Hill's place on the roster last weekend.
Now Gallagher and lefty Sean Marshall -- whose name was in and out of the Roberts rumor mill all winter and spring -- are considered part of the Cubs' much-needed starting depth and options for replacing more veteran guys who are scuffling.
On top of that, Marshall has been invaluable in a converted lefty short-relief role after rookie Carmen Pignatiello stumbled out of the gate and as the team awaits the return of Scott Eyre this weekend.
Enough. On to baseball this afternoon!
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The day that Dan Haren last faced the Cubs, June 10, 2004, was the day that I invented the Tomato Inning, which occurred when I accidentally dropped a piece of tomato on my scorecard:
Howard showed up late, with a sandwich of his own from Jimmy John's (I hadn't asked him to bring me one today) and he ceremonially dropped a tomato piece on my scorecard, right in the fifth inning.
You're saying, no, the Cubs scored the ten runs in the fourth inning, and you'd be right.
But by the time they reached the tomato square, which was at Derrek Lee's position, they had already batted around, and Lee's homer was the tenth run of the inning, and the square that I scored this in, was in exactly that place, in the fifth inning.
So, Howard and I are now completely convinced of the Tomato Luck.
The Tomato Inning worked pretty well through 2004 -- the Cubs didn't always win the game, but they did always score in the Tomato Inning. Perhaps we'll have a ceremonial drop today. In that inning, D-Lee, Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Zambrano, the only Cubs still on the team who played that day, all got hits. Alfonso Soriano is 5-for-13 (2 HR) vs. Haren in their time together in the AL.
When Ted Lilly last faced the Diamondbacks, this is what happened:
You can see Chris Young rounding the bases after his NLDS Game Two HR and Lilly about to slam his glove down. That enduring image is, unfortunately, one of the memorable ones from last year's NLDS. It was the first hit Young had off Lilly, who threw six decent innings against Arizona last August 25 at Phoenix. After a tough start Lilly is 2-1, 2.84 in his last three starts.
Today's game is on WGN and Fox Sports Arizona. The D'backs are in the forefront of what I think will become a trend among all teams -- all their games are on FSAZ this year, no broadcast outlet. More at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's overflow comment thread will post at 2:45 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Time for a little payback today! Need to get to Haren early!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Thanks bud
n/t
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
At least we don't face Webb, who threw a complete game yesterday, and looked impossible to hit.
Hopefully the Cubs are energized after the day off. Is it too much to ask for the sweep?
The law of probability
says Soriano has to heat up soon. It’s nearly impossible to suck forever. He was right on the ball the last couple of games (when he didn’t strike out), so he has to be close to going on a tear! (Tear as in hitting streak, not torn ligament or something).
Haren
LIGHT HIM UP.
He will make you put the ball in play so hit it wheres its pitched.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Predicted lineup:
1.) Soriano LF
2.) Theriot SS
3.) Lee 1B
4.) Ramirez 3B
5.) Dome RF
6.) Soto C
7.) Derosa 2B
8.) Pie CF
9.) Lilly P
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Like that
I thought it was time to flip 6 and 7 in the lineup
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Yeah.
It’s time to move Soto to 5 and Dome to 2, IMO, but Lou doesn’t seem to think like me…which is likely a good thing.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I think Dome's
ability to handle the bat works better in the two-hole, while Soto’s power/RBI potential fits well in the 5 spot.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He's good, but
having Dome bat twice in nine men could present problems. Oh, unless we can use ghost runners.
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
I like Soto 5
but there’s too many right handed bats.
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Just a tweak...
Soriano
Dome
Lee
Ramirez
Soto
DeRo
Cedeno
Pie
Lilly
Fixed.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
makes me uncomfortable
to see Onedec and Pie hitting back to back…. just running that up the flagpole.
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Out of curiousity,
why is that? I don’t think I’d want Cedeno infron of anybody else in that lineup….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I like Varsho's lineup right now...
DeRo is in a funk, inserting Cedano there might help 7,8,9 not be three easy outs for a pitcher like Haren
Felix Pie must play everyday!
actually
he put Onedec in for The Riot.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
I think we might see Derosa
come out of that funk in the next couple days. Just a hunch.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
your keyboard
baseball gods’ screens.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
I think you're missing a "from" and a "to" here. :-)
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Abbreviations
Makes me chuckle how these things are getting longer and longer… “TTTSNBN” Really?
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Honestly, I don't even know what it stands for anymore.
Too many player acronyms these days.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I belive you meant to say
TMPATD…..
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
What does TMPATD mean?
Add it to the BCB Dictionary if it’s a keeper.
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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
It's not
Just a joke on what Dan put earlier. “Too many player acronyms these days”
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Lets hope Haren pitches as well as he looks...
..in that photo above. Talk about a bad day…..
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Seriously
Why do so many of these photos look horrible? Isn’t there anyone from the team or media outlet saying, “this looks like crap, lets shoot another one”?
Check out Doumit's photo.
It might be the worst of the lot. His eyes look completely black. He looks like a demon or something.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
The size I put in...
... is exactly the size I get when I click “properties” on the photos. If I’m not doing this right, let me know how and I’ll fix it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
It always seems like it's been a while after an off-day since baseball.
Time to start a winning streak!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Tomato innings..
Hope we have several of those today!
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
Bruce Miles
saying on ESPN 1000 that Sean Gallagher is likely to be sent down to make room for Stevie Eyre.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Too bad.
I like Gallagher. They should send Fox down.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Well,
maybe the thinking is (and let me say I don’t agree with this one bit) that he should be getting innings as a starter, so he’s being sent down to get starts. FWIW, I’d rather he get a start or two up here, but that ship has sailed, apparently.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I agree. Gallagher needs major league innings.
The Fox story is nice and all, but…c’mon…
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Sigh
Will Lou please give Pie a chance. A real chance. Not a defensive replacement chance or a start then 4 days off chance.
So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!
I gave up
I have realized that it’s not gonna happen unless Reed really starts to slip which I hope doesn’t happen. I just wish they would have given him 6 weeks from the start of the season.
Lets do it Cubbies
Reed has already REALLY started to slip.
He’s hitting .257/.336/.297 with an OPS+ of 66. I get ill just thinking about it.
I thought Toche might be a Cubs minor leaguer I've never heard of.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Or touchy
which is Cesar Isturiz’s nickname. KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
AND DON'T TELL ME NO LIES!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
isn't that Douchey?
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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
The MediaCenter link is a little off
Here’s today’s game: http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter/index.jsp#20080509
"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder
Cards vs. Brewers
Logically, we want the Brewers to sweep since we have 3 games on them. But how does everyone feel about that series? Who ya want to win?
So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!
Honestly, I care
more about our team, that has been playing like one of the worst NL teams, instead of one of the best.
I am more concerned about our starting pitching. How DeRosa responds to a “rest”. Can we get the game to the late innings with a lead to see how Woody can bounce back with some consistency? Can we start getting some key hits with RISP. Can DLEE break out of his slump?
But that’s just me…
Brewers can win 2 of 3.
That way the Cardinals start to slip, but the Brewers don’t win TOO many games.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Yeah
hesitant to see the brewers 6 game skid halt anytime soon but the red birds need to cool off too.
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
lets win ours....
..and worry abiout them when we face them. They are both mightly flawed teams, the DBacks however are not
Felix Pie must play everyday!
agreed
n/t
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Yeah, how 'bout that?
The Brew Crew’s winning percentage is going down faster than a can of Milwaukee’s Best in the Miller Park parking lot. They must be tearing their hair out over at the Evil BCB.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Al, what about the
“doughnut” thing from last year? Was that more effective than Jimmy Johns?
Not really.
And it was kind of a one-shot deal because it was a Simpsons movie promotion, so I don’t think they’re even out there any more.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
speaking of which
I was in Mexico City in March and at a bakery (El Globo) they had a pink donut, like the Simpsons/7-11 cross-promotion. I walked up and, although I don’t know Spanish, read the label: “Donut del Homero.”
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
I wonder if those were the donuts that didnt sell here last summer?.. ;)
Felix Pie must play everyday!
those donuts
will taste just fine in 2525, when Cleopatra’s team digs them up.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
That is,
if man is still alive…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
In hearing LOU on WGN
yesterday afternoon, he really is just going to play the hot hand. Wants players to catch the ball. They are looking at several possible changes internally.
I get the feeling he just is not pleased and “Will not take it anymore!” (except for Soriano who gets the Superstar pass)
This means that Pie. Fontenot. et. al.
Also, he stated he is unafraid to try people in our minor league system. HE singled out HOFF-POWER and he would have been called up earlier were it not for his injury. He’ll be up soon. Really wants some power from the left side…
His comment on LH power was that the Reds in ONE inning, has more home runs than all of our lefties for the entire season so far.
Lou did this last year...
... with guys like Billy Petrick.
Where’s Hoffpauir going to play? He’s a first baseman, who could sort of play RF or LF if he had to, if you didn’t mind miserable defense.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
And who's
getting kicked off the 40 man to make room for him? Or Andres Torres, for that matter?
I gotta say, as much as I’m down on the guy, Sam Fuld makes a lot more sense than Torres if Pie is going down. This is more ridiculous “hot hand” stuff.
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by Josh Timmers on May 9, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Hadn't thought of the 40 man issue,
but that’s a good point. Plus, I really think it would be a mistake for the Cubs to burn Pie’s last option.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Torres has looked awesome in AAA... I hope he sticks around for a while n/t
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Guys in their 30s will on occasion look good at AAA.
It normally doesn’t mean anything.
The worst part is that Torres – I know he switch-hits, but he throws righty, and his MLB career splits show he hits lefties better than righties. Since Reed Johnson can’t hit righties well, either, we have two of the SAME halves of a platoon here. Our CF situation is a total disaster if this happens.
Perhaps Torres is here to relieve slumping Johnson...
... not sure Fuld or Kroger would be any better
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Lou's been wanting left-handed power for awhile
Still, I have hard time seeing where Micah Hoffpauier plays. Or how he possibly gets enough at bats to stay sharp. Remember this is a 28 year old journeyman. It’s a very tall order to all of a sudden ask him to be a Daryl Ward type at this level.
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
I don't know...
just the messenger on this one…
My question is
“who’s playing first base for the Seibu Lions next year?”
Is Micah Hoffpauir the right answer?
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by Josh Timmers on May 9, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Yesterdays Discussion about stats
Bill Simmons the sports guy had the founder of Baseball Prospectus on his podcast and they talked extensively about stats and there meaning in the game. Thought this would be of some use to some people here.
Its on the espn.com homepage, scroll down a bit, in the bill simmons section, click on hardcore baseball. note: it is 48 minutes.
Bill Simmons
Normally I don’t care much for his podcasts. But that one was quite interesting. Fit well with the theme recently on here.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 9, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
It's time for Lilly to bust the "Ghost of Playoff Past"
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 10:24 AM CDT reply actions
Very fitting...
...though, as I’ve mentioned before, Lilly looks enough like a young Bill Murray that you probably could’ve left the original image as is.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
This is a big series to state the obvious
The Diamondbacks are arguably the best and most complete team in baseball right now.
Worried about today. Dan Haren is wicked good. Look at his hits allowed, Ks, etc. Ted Lilly is going to have to pitch at the top of his game today. And very importantly, the Cub offense is going to have to EXECUTE…or in other words, replicate what Kosuke does in nearly every ballgame…move the runner over, hit the sac fly, make the defensive play, etc.
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
IMO
These games are going to need to be played using “small-ball.” Sacrificing runners over, hit and runs, and solid defense. I think our pitchers match up well for this series. Keeping errors out of the boxscore will also be a big key to victory.
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
I think the Cubs will take 2 of 3
I think the DBacks are overall the better team (unfortunately by more than just a little) but I’m not sure of Connor Jackson’s status ( he’s sat the past 2 games due to a nasty collision) although I imagine he’ll play, but the Cubs definitely have the advantage today with them having an off day yesterday and the DBacks not arriving ‘til late last night. Plus you have the Cubs ACE ( I feel comftorable saying that finally) in Z going Sunday and they should take 2 of 3 and hopefully maybe sweep.
Let me put it this way, if the Cubs can’t take 2 out of 3 against the DBacks under these circumstances, I don’t see how they ever could. Like I said, hopefully they sweep and get that early season swagger back, that has been missing for a couple weeks now.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Yeah what you said
I would be happy/ok with a 6-4 homestand and very happy with a 7-3 homestand.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
7-3 would be oh so nice.
Yeah, I’d be happy with that as well.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
I have a lot riding on this one
My cousin I made a bet this Christmas that if the Diamondbacks win the season series, I have to shave my legs and vice versa. This is the sequel to our playoffs bet which put me in a blue dress for Thanksgiving when I opened up my birthday presents in front of the family. I’m not the hairest of all people and I do spend a lot of time in shorts…so yikes Cubs let’s win!
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
Look out for these guys!
For 20 bucks I’ll call the guy a chicken-F…..
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Theriot bunting?
I do not recall The Riot laying down a bunt for a single. Anyone else? Also, in several instances where there were fast people on 2nd and 3rd, with one out or less, Lou has not tried to utilize the squeeze at this point in the season. Any guesses on this?
La Russa relies on this more. In fact, last year by this time I remember a couple of instances – one involving Itzturis…
I assume you're not referring to Cesar's bunt attempt...
with 2 out in the 9th last year.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Last year, with a runner
on third, prior to his trade, I believe he executed a successful squeeze – I was at the game.
Against the White Sox, no?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
To clarify, my comment...
...I believe Ryan Theriot executed a successful squeeze bunt against the White Sox last season. I could look up the game, but I really should get back to work here.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Yep -
Theriot squeezes home a run aganst the Sox @ the Cell. Nice memory:
“R Theriot Bunt Groundout: P-1B/Sacrifice (Short 3B Line); Pagan Scores; Hill to 2B”
I remember an earler one in the year that was successful as well. I also remember on Itsturis blew, as was mentioned above by santohasawoodenleg.
In Dusty’s last year, Maddux layed down a perfect one. A thing of beauty.
You might be misremebering Neifi's
bunt in those circumstances, at least two years ago. Quoth Neifi on the failed bunt: “it’s my game”
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
Memo to WGN / Comcast broadcast director and cameramen
I would pay money to have a camera fixed on Kosuke during one of Soriano’s at bats. I bet his facial expressions are priceless. And I would love to know how to speak Japanese to learn what he really thinks of his undisciplined, hacking teammate.
Soriano is the anti-Kosuke. And I’m betting that it pisses Kosuke off to have a guy like Soriano on the same ballclub.
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
Memo to SBNation / The Internet
MDBNIU is the anti-Al. And I’m betting that it annoys Al to have a guy like MDBNIU posting repetitive, insulting negative thoughts about the ballclub.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's gotten to the point where...
...he’s not satisfying with villifying Soriano directly. Now he’s projecting his hatred into other Cubs players—in this case, Fukudome. Ridiculous.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
You can pratically smell the hate in this photo:
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Hmmm...
Looks like he could be stabbing him in the back! JK…. Kosuke doesn’t have the ability to hate, only get on base.
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Precisely.
And if Dome does hate anything, it’s walking back to the dugout from home plate.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
except when he's also touched third.
Kosuke needs to get some hits this series. Let’s hope he gets fired up!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
oh, please.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't think Lilly is slamming the glove down
in that shot, because he did the slam almost immediately after the ball was it. Young wouldn’t have been that far around the bases yet. This picture must be from when he picked up his glove.
Fascinating, eh?
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
the shot might be him picking up the glove.
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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's what I thought too
I remember seeing him grab his glove with both hands and begin to slam it as the camera panned towards Young as he ran the bases. I remember it so clearly because I was pretty shocked to see Lilly do that. He seems like such a reserved and quiet guy.
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 9, 2008 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
You are pretty correct
Lilly slammed the glove down almost immediately after Young hit it. He knew he made a bad pitch.
Mark Grace on ESPN 1000 right now.
Today is apparently the 15th anniversary of his hitting for the cycle.
Does anyone know offhand if he was the last Cub to perform that feat?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
It's wasn't Adam Greenberg...
in case anyone was going to guess that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Ouch.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I laughed for about three minutes after reading this
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
after that hit...
might think he hit the cycle.
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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHA!!!
Not with the Cubs, though. I think he did it once with Colorado.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yep.
July 25, 1998.
The sun shines on a dog’s a$$ some days….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He was...and before that is was Dawson in 87...
...a`pretty rare event on the Northside.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Eyre up, Marshall down
I didn’t see this posted anywhere yet:
Surprising, or expected given that Marshall may need to be stretched out for the rotation?
I think that's the theory.
Send him down, have him start more, bring him back up as an SP.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow
I’m not a Sean Marshall fan (he is Neal Cotts redux). Regardless, this is a very surprising move. I would have thought for sure Chad Fox would be sent down. Or if not Fox then Sean Gallagher so he can resume his development as a promising starting pitcher in Iowa.
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
Of course you're not a Marshall fan!
He plays for the Chicago Cubs National League Baseball Club.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, he's Neil Cotts redux.
Except Sean Marshall has 43 career major league starts and Cotts has 5.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Wrong answer
But of course you knew that. What I am referencing is the pitching repetoire of misters Cotts and Marshall. Both are two pitch pitchers who don’t have the stuff or the stamina to get thru a lineup card more than once. Marshall’s highest and best use at this level will be as a long reliever. He simply isn’t that good, and stands strong chance of suffering the same fate that inflicts Cotts.
Thanks.
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
No, you're wrong...and misinformed, as usual. But you knew that.
Look at this scouting report (dated 2006) and you’ll see Marshall throws:
In addition to his sinking fastball … two other plus pitches in a curveball and a changeup and is tinkering with a slider.
Saying he’s a two-pitch pitcher “simply isn’t that good,” in fact it’s flat-out wrong.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
FWIW...
...the BIS stringers that do the pitch identification for Fangraphs.com (and elsewhere, but Fangraphs is the place I find it at) say Marshall has five pitches.
Thanks!
I googled “sean marshall scouting report” and the link I posted was the quickest thing I could find.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
You guys...come on...
can’t you simpletons understand what MDBNIU is saying here? All pitchers in his universe are “2-pitch pitchers”....
Balls….Strikes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Too bad our 2-pitch pitchers
don’t get to pitch to any “hack guess hitters.”
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Does someone need to enter...
HGH into the BCB Dictionary?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I dunno, but I hear a few professional ballplayers entered it into their bloodstreams.
TIP YOUR WAITRESSES, PEOPLE!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Altogether now:
groooooooooooooan.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Maybe we need
a special “Blue Mike/MDBNIU” addendum to the dictionary.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Which makes Soriano's.....
.....”guess hitting” seem like a good approach!
"Baseball is like church- many attend, few understand." ~ Leo Durocher
I agree with MDBNIU here
I have absolutely no problems with Marshall going back to AAA. They can stretch him out a some and maybe raise his trade value. I don’t know why all the hate for Fox, he hasn’t done that bad at all. He’s been pitching better than Wuertz.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
You do realize that...
...Wuertz has pitched 16 innings so far and Fox has pitched, like, 2. (Actually, baseball-reference shows Fox as having 1.7 IP. Am I missing something here? What does that mean?)
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
1 and 2/3
Or 1.666666666666666666666666666666666666
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Ah, OK. Thanks!
I guess I’m just used to seeing 1.2 or the like in box scores. And sometimes my natural aversion to math really shows through!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Other than I despise Wuertz and I think his arm is about to fall off
......no, you’re not missing anything
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
It's not really Fox hate
It’s just that the percpetion is that the only reason Fox has a spot is because the CUbs feel like they owe him something for ruining his arm. He’s not really pitching well, either, which only exacerbates this perception. Maybe it’s wrong to see it that way. In fact, it probably is. And I don’t have a problem with Marshall getting stretched out, either. Anything that means less Jason Marquis in my life, I’m for it.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
All I know is
That so far, I’ve liked what I’ve seen with Fox and that’s all I really care about. He’s throwing pretty good. Now, he’ll probably get hurt or start to not throw the ball well, but for now, I think he’s throwing the ball well and I like his demeanor out there on the mound.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
He does seem to have a good mound demeanor,
and what he did in that game where his arm was falling off is one of the guttiest things I’ve ever seen, but I fear it’s only matter of time. We’ll see. I hope you’re right. It would be nice to have an alternative to Wuertz while he’s struggling.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Wow, that's the best you can do?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Just now??
Where have you been? :D
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Hmmm.
Well, it is what it is.
Eyre’s minor league ERA was not pretty.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Well maybe
Gallagher will get a start. And they will put Lieber in the spot he has been valuable all year—the bullpen.
Lineup per Espn 1000
Soriano lf
Theriot ss
Lee 1b
Ramirez 3b
Fukudome rf
Soto c
DeRosa 2b
Johnson cf
Lilly p
They should swap Lilly and Johnson in the lineup.
Lilly’s walk rate sucks, but he’s got more of a chance of hitting for extra bases than Johnson does.
Someone got their wish!
Soto is hitting in front of DeRosa!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 11:17 AM CDT reply actions
Anyone know the weather forecast for today's game?
Its raining cats and dogs in philly, and i thought i saw a weather map where the eastern half of the U.S. was covered in rain, including Chicago
by philadelphiacub on May 9, 2008 11:23 AM CDT reply actions
Interesting opinion put forth
on the irrevelant WSCR:
The D-Backs are a measuring stick now for our Cubs, presumably. IF they fall flat in this series, does this in any way motivate management to seek a player (players) in a trade?
discuss…
Ill give you a topic
MDBNIU is neither a Cub nor a Cubs fan—-discuss
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
What has this
got to do with the D-Backs thread? Clue us in?
The only thing it has to do with it
is that its in it. Thanks
Go Cubs
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
yes, but will
the front office trade him?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, if the Cubs take 2 of 3 the pundits will say..
...”Cubs got lucky by missing Webb”...(especially the buffoons on the Score/Mariotti)
If they go 1 for 3 in the series, you’ll here that Cubs aren’t any good.
No way to satiate the media unless there is a sweep
Felix Pie must play everyday!
I think it's
still early. Especially considering the market.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Here' a little nugget to chew on for a bit...
From Jayson Stark at ESPN
• Sori about that: Not that it’s all Alfonso Soriano’s fault, but it’s hard not to notice that the Cubs went 10-5 with Soriano hurt—and then went 2-5 in the first week after his return. Soriano’s defense in left has been so unsightly that scouts have questioned why he didn’t go out on a brief rehab option before he came back. But the buzz is that Soriano sent word that he wasn’t too interested in even a quick minor league cameo, so the team decided not to press the issue.
Worst idea so far this season.
That was discussed on TV when it happened
It’s not uncommon for veterans to say that after a relatively short DL stint. Obviously Soriano could have used some time in the minors. I’m only saying this to show that Soriano isn’t any different than a lot of players.
funny....if your Hendry and your paying him 100m +..I think you have earned the right to press any issue a little bit...
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Naw.
Hendry is only firm with Rich Hill and Felix Pie. Everyone else gets to do whatever they want.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I beg to differ.
-Cedeno
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Ah, yes.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yeah because Rich Hill and Pie
Have done sooooo friggen great. I’m not saying I agree with the move, but I find it hard to believe the whining around here for these 2 guys.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Hmmmm.
In the dictionary under “non sequitur,” it says “see: cake.”
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Lou
Did anyone notice that Lou couldn’t remember Ned Yost’s name during that interview on WGN? I like Lou and it’s not a big deal, actually funny but man does he stumble through interviews.
Lets do it Cubbies
Well...
Ned Yost is on the cusp of being fired, so it might not matter whether Sweet Lou remembers his name. Yost is the Scott Skiles of major league baseball. The personality of formica who inevitably grates on his players so badly they commit a mutiny (hey, sounds a little bit like my presence here !!).
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
LOL
n/t
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Don't worry
I can take on all the pasty-skin 98 pound weaklings who alternate between hanging out on BCB and playing Nintendo games in their mom’s basement 24/7. Bring em’ on. They might attack, demean and throw cyber slings but I am too smart, too diehard and too strong for them all.
Viva the cause !!! Defeat the sabermetrician geeks and Comic Book Store Guy clones !!!!
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
Are you trying to be serious or funny?
Sometimes…it hard to tell.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Either way...
...that post reveals more about his inner psyche than any of us ever wanted to know.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Remember that one time....when you said (posted)...
I’ll say what I want so long as it doesnt’ attack, demean and seek pathetic comedic effect (hint).
I wish you would have meant it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Remember, this is his face when typing a post
He told me not to tell anyone, but I couldn’t help myself.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I know you of old.
TechnoHawk
Mike
The Hawk
Blue Mike
Only a matter of time before you whip out the “beer-from-the-can, Slipknot disciples” crap and get booted from this blog, too.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
slipknot disciples?
???
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
It's part of his anti-stat rhetoric.
He hasn’t started it here, as it’s mainly aimed at the guys over at ACB, but it’s only a matter of time. It’s gotten him banned on multiple Cubs blogs.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
what about slipknots
is anti-statistic?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a long story,
best not told here. It involves a lot of stupidity and f-bombs.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
OT
I just found myself on my work website trying to scroll down to the bottom of the page by hitting “Z.” Maybe thats a sign I’m on here a bit too much :D
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
I work with Adobe Acrobat Professional a lot...
...and I’m constantly hitting ‘z” when I try to scroll through comments.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I do that ALL the time now.
the wife says “STOP TAPPING THE KEYBOARD LIKE THAT!!!”
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Accoding to ESPN 1000
Marshall sent to AAA and Steve Eyire coming back….
Marshall to get streched out as a starter…
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Sounds good
Marshall wasn’t doing so hot in the big leagues. Might as well send him down so he can get regular starts, instead of arbitrary appearances from the ‘pen.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
"stretched out as starter"
Becoming the new Cubbie catch phrase for pitchers who can’t get the job done and have been sent down….Kevin Hart, Rich Hill, Sean Marshall. I wonder when they send Felix Pie if they’ll accidentally say the same thing…
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
Holy shit,
you might be the worst person ever.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I infinity-dog-dare you to go the rest of the day...
without making a snide comment about the Chicago Cubs players, organization, or fans.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
ba-bum, tsssss
I’ve been a diehard way, way longer than you. I’ll say what I want so long as it doesnt’ attack, demean and seek pathetic comedic effect (hint). Later Shecky.
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
LOL.
99.9 % of the comments you make here “attack, demean and seek pathetic [read: hateful] comedic effect.” And don’t give me that die-hard BS. That doesn’t give you the right to be constantly negative and endlessly repetitive.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Well
I have very rarely attacked a person on this blog. I might poo-poo the, ahem, baseball knowledge expressed by some. But never do I attack the person or their right to free speech on Al Yellon’s blog.
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
Right, just keep telling yourself that.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I would like to know
how you have been diehard longer? But then again Im on your ignore list.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Time to lighten this up a bit
Ahhh memories….
One of the most disturbing images i’ve ever seen. Enjoy!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
so
what you’re saying is that you NEVER say what you want?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
This should be a game inside this blog
Find any news about the Cubs – from the Bigs to any farm team – that’s as neutral as possible, and see how long it takes for the Debbie Downer to Debbie Down it.
I’m saying it’ll take five minutes for Downer to Down any news another poster gives about anything Cubs-related
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
My game is this
I start reading the comment before looking at the name. I try to see how many words it takes me before I think to myself “This must be MDBNIU.”
My average is 4.
I don't recall anyone ever saying Rich Hill was being stretched out as a starter.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Kerry Wood throwing a screwball?
Isn’t that the most dangerous of all pitches in terms of injury given the unnatural movement of the wrist? Not sure what to think about this.
Yep
Fernando Valenzuela and Burt Hooten have been the only pitchers of recent vintage who have had success throwing the pitch AND haven’t screwed up their arm in the process. Real, real dumb idea for Kerry Wood to me messin’ around with the screwgie.
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
I heard it was a "back up" slider
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Read the article first
Its a slider that backs up on him ITS LIKE a screwball but not a screwball.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
That's always a good idea...
....no i didn’t read the article and only heard about it on the radio out here.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
way to
rtfa.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought the curveball was worse on your arm than a scewball?
n/t
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
screwball=scewball
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Nope, the screwball is
much worse. It goes against the natural movement of the bones and other parts.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 9, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I used to throw a screwball in batting practice
when I was coaching Pony League baseball. I loved all the reactions from the hitters :)
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
"It goes against the natural movement of the bones and other parts"
Throwing a baseball is exactly that. Thats why you see girls softball pitchers pitching every game sometimes, its the arms natural motion.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Screwball is worse.
only because it’s so hard to throw consistently the same way and not “over compensate” for the inconsistencies.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
I don't think he's throwing it like a true screwball.
I heard the same thing but he throws it more like a slurve. The screwball is such an unnatural motion it be career suicide for Wood to be throwing it. I read a story of a screwballer who threw it so much, his hand was turned palm out if he rested his arm to his side. Not sure who it was.
by NOLA_Cub_Fan on May 9, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Carl Hubbel
He was the guy who threw it so much his palm faced outward.
by NOLA_Cub_Fan on May 9, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Wood must be placing his fingers on the opposite side of the ball
to make it go the other way. The ball will come out of his hand the opposite way as compared to a slider. This way he doesn’ tactually have to turn his wrist over and all that career-ending nonsense.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
he threw the slurve, didn't he? :P
But it’s not really a screwball anyway, as you’ve read.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Back to our regularly scheduled programming
Ted Lilly. Suffice to say today is a monster test for him. Going up against the best team in baseball and one heckuva good opponent on the mound. I predict he has the best performance of the season today. And that the Cubs win a 2-1 type ballgame.
Lou, stop being obstinate...bat Soriano # 6.
Who are you?
And what have you done with MDBNIU?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
See? You can do it! YOU CAN DO IT!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
WTF?
Agreed
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Fox
They had to change tomorrows game didnt they? At least if Im out late tonight I dont have to worry about getting up.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
?????
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh, no. I'm at work, slacker. (Kidding!)
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Nope...hence my confusion.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Sierra Foxtrot Hotel
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Love that album.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I do to,
but that’s not what that means.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Sounds like someone's breaking up with his girlfriend...
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
It's not you its me...
lol
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Hey!
You can’t use that, it’s Costanza’s line!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Think we can punch one of the DBacks in the face? Certainly!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Michael Barrett:
Too punchy.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Valverde is gone...
He’s the only one I’d like to see get bopped by Big Z….
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind taking a swing at Augie Ojeda.
I’m pretty sure I could take him.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Juan Cruz
is my pick!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Don't pick on the elderly.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
But he's so small!
It’d be like punching a dwarf!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I'm not above that.
Actually, wouldn’t it be funny if Theriot and Ojeda got into a fight? It would be like the polar opposite of the DLee v. Chris Young matchup last season.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
"I'm not above that"
This might be the funniest thing I’ve read all week.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Ha ha, thanks!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
NLPATT Zone Alert!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
If someone can put a highlighting "ONEDEC"
on that .jpg whenever Barrett makes contact to Pierzynski’s face(cough cough SANTOScough), then you will be a God among men.
And my hero.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Drunk at half-past noon? I salute you, my friend!
(Quick, somebody grab his keys.)
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I'm Irish
and even I think it’s bit early…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I continued last nigth guys
Don’t judge me, sorry guys. I feel like an idiot.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
We've all been there.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I love you guys.
Don’t make me the “drunk guy”
Let’s play some baseball!
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Hear, hear!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
like last week.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Well seeing
where I live and a Saturday game and the fact we have a kegerator at our place I would have had a few around noon tomorrow but now Ill wait til 245, THANKS FOX
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I for one am glad
for the time change, as I have to go to brunch with the in-laws. Now I won’t miss 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
no
im actually ok with it too. Im sure there will be people getting to the get not realizing it.
Look for me selling my parking spot tomorrow, ill be the guy like every other guy at Grace and Kenmore.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
We got busted for making a homemade
kegerator in the barracks. We took a little refrigerator to the motor pool and cut a hole in the topw, the took some roof flashing and sealed the top. It worked perfect until we got busted and they took it away. They never let grunts have any fun…..
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Let's show the NL leaders we are the real powerhouse.
Eh?
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Go cubs eh! Oh and beer... take off!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Eh, uh, I uh, found this , uh, mouse in the beer, eh.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Ok sorry guys :(
I thought that I’d come on here and vent and have a great time but I guess that was wrong. I havn’t been on the site long enough. Sorry.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Dude, we're cool. You didn't have to go anywhere.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
No need to apologize.
We’re just gearing up for game time. It slows down a bit before the game starts, then it picks up. Plus, a lot of people here are at work.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Hell, I try to be drunk at work as much as possible
;-)
by Shanghai Badger on May 9, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
It's like Clancy Wiggum says
“The day I can’t do my job drunk is the day I turn in my badge and gun.”
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Top team in the LEAGUE soon.
Lineups? I havn’t seen anything?
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Look up further in the thread....
Soriano lf
Theriot ss
Lee 1b
Ramirez 3b
Fukudome rf
Soto c
DeRosa 2b
Johnson cf
Lilly p
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks bud.
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"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
OT
For anyone who likes the band Boston theyll be in Chicago July 23.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Who's the new lead singer?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Do not worship me NittanyCub....
but you’re welcome….
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 12:53 PM CDT reply actions
Looky...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
damn fire walls
will have to look after work – thx for the link
by Shanghai Badger on May 9, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Freakin' awesome!
You should post this whenever Ronny gets a hit.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I removed the animated pic above...
to speed up the thread…you can view it here.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, I'll click on that link whenever Ronny gets a hit.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
onedec
twodec
threedec
fourdec
....
I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
How do you link pics on here? Sorry I thought it was like normal.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Thats two gif files
and a bunch of images (which I had my part in) might need to bump up that overflow thread :)
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Gotta cool it on the pics.
The thread’s already slowing down for me and the game hasn’t started. You guys are going to give the hamster that keeps my machine running a heart attack.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
In the FanPosts?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I'll fix the one I posted...
it should help…sorry..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
No worries.
I posted a pic, too. I guess we got out over our skis a bit today!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I just removed mine and posted a link to it instead....
that should make things a little “snappier.”
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Gracias.
I may have to upgrade from hamster to gerbil, though.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Marshall going back to AAA?
To work him up to starting?
Oh snap.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Even if the Cubs lose today (God forbid)
I have a feeling you’re going to make this a hilarious game thread.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I'm really amped for this series
I don’t know why, but I’m excited to see some turn around out of these guys. This could be a great motivational series if we can get 2 of 3.
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
330 comments, WTF guys?
Let’s turn it up a notch! 7 minutes till game time!
FU-KU-DOH-MEH! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!!!!
Ah, a breezy Friday afeternoon,
and the dulcet tones of Len and BB
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Somebody spill some stats as to why we should beat this azz.
How do you link pictures?
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Just clickity click on the little tree icon above the comment box on the toolbar...
and past the URL of the picture you want to amaze everyone with…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
paste...not past
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Awww that's cute.
Yours are awful and it’s all you’re known for.
Ohhhhhhh.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
You like to make new friends in a hurry huh?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I looks like a chubby Elvira "Mistress of the Dark"
but I think it’s some American Idol reject.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
The chick that I was hoping got voted out a million times.
And finally did.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Let's just let Wyane sing from now on, yes?
This is bad.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Everyone looks really uncomfortable listening to her...
I have the sound muted at work…but she must be Cedeno-ing it pretty bad.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually,
She started off by Neifi-ing it, and then gave the Cedenoing it a miss and went straight to Fontenoting it.
"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 9, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lil' Wayne?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
lol
No, Wayne Messmer
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Game time!
Any PBP would be appreciated for those of us stuck in our offices’
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
lineup
this is what I want our everyday lineup to be
Reed – LF
Soriano – 2B
Lee – 1b
Ramirez – 3B
Dome – RF
Soto – C
ONEDEC – SS
Pie – CF
Soriano 2nd = Disaster
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
And it's been done.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Soriano 2nd = Disaster
he isnt so hot in LF
That's not the actual lineup.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
That's not the lineup
Someone is miserably failing the online sobriety test
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Over-under on runs
is 4….
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Go Cubs!
Hey guys…long time listener, first time caller. OK, doesn’t quite apply but you know what I mean. Looking forward to cheering on our Cubbies with you all!
Welcome...
Please take your shoes off and make yourself at home.
''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome to the virtual bleachers.
Don’t get too close to Fukumania. He could hurl at any moment.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
More the merrier
Welcome
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Stiff wind blowing straight in from center...
for now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions
This series is exactly what the Cubs need
I hope
If they can’t get up for the best team in the league (so far) who can they get up for.
Bon Jovi
The official band of Wirgly Field?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
WRIGLEY ahhhh
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Maybe at WIRGLY Field...
...but let’s hope not at Wrigley Field.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
If northsider's not around, I'll try to keep
PBP going.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Thanks
n/t
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Lilly starts off with a strike
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
0-2 on Byrnes
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Lets get a 1-2-3 first!
n/t
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Filthy pitch
Byrnes K’s
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
1 down
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
2 down. easy grounder to Derosa
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
where's santo?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
HR Chris Young
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Sigh....the nighmare continues.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
1-0 D-Backs
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Whooooops
CEDENO!! hehe
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
1-1 on Jackson
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Jackson pops it up to Derosa. Inning over.
1-0 D-Backs.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Soriano, Theriot, and Lee due up.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Kenny Williams
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Oh lord
looks like two people have already been drinking on this board. Love the enthusiasm though! :D
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
0-1 on Soriano
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
0-2 now to Sori
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
How is Haren's motion not a balk?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I know, but he pauses at the top of his motion.
I wodner if he’ll do that w/ guys on.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
haven't seen him much
and I’ve got Pat & Dave, so I can’t see it here . . . will be interesting. hopefully you’ll be able to find out soon!
by Shanghai Badger on May 9, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
2-2 now to Sori
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Sori squibs to Reynolds, one down
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
C'mon Scrappy! Get on
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
That's what she said.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Was young's homer in Al's section?
Looked like it from Gameday
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Just below him...
maybe 2 rows up from the basket.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Al had his face covered by his scorecard....that and he didnt want to watch NLDS redux
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Or get caught on another
one of Jacksons’ photos :D
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Are you and MDBNIU roomates?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm obviulsy kidding dude.
Go post some pictures that no one cares about.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
LOL...
You’re pretty uptight if your just kidding.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukumania is the perfect drunk guy.
He’s alternately affectionate and angry.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
He's actually Bob Bummer
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
lol how did this happen?
D. Lee grounded out to catcher
FU-KU-DOH-MEH! clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!!!!
Heh
Swinging bunt….don’t see that very often from Lee
Yea
Actually a solid start from Lilly, Young just jumped on a first pitch fastball
I'd like to discuss a real problem now...
the batteries in my radio have gone dead, and I have no way to replace them! CRISIS!!!!
2008: The year we put it all together.
it's
battery operated only. Cheap radio.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
There's no Walgreen's nearby?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
maybe when my phone meeting is over, I can go out.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay.
My browser crashed. For the benefit of those at work, please no more pics.
I’m starting a PBP FanPost for those at work.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Lilly's looking pretty good
those 84 mph fastballs are scaring me though, it’s not gonna take long for the D-Backs to start hitting those hard.
That depends...
...where he throws them and also on how good his curve ball is today.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
He'd look a whole lot better
if you only needed 2 outs to end the inning!
Someone tell me how to post a picture/.gif
NOW. It will all be well.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Someone besides me I guess..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
It would probably be best...
...to learn that in a different thread. Too many pics slow this one down.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
When's the last time Dome was on base?
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
I think he had an infield single on Wednesday.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I guess it just 'seems' like a long time ago.
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on May 9, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Slider according to Bob...
High and ouside
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
Fukudome
the league is starting to figure this guy out…explains recent struggles. He’ll have to adjust. It was a bad K call.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 9, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions
Our ROY
... is Soto
I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
The League is starting to figue out good ol Dome
maybe a new spot in the lineup will help
Oh god we're gonna be
NO HIT. Sound the Human Air Raid Siren
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
We're going to be no-hit after three innings?
Good lord.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Just wanted to make
sure you all were paying attention
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
gameday audio problems?
Has anyone else been having issues with Gameday audio? I haven’t been able to listen the live games this week… It buffers like its going to load, and then there’s no feed. I can listen to replays of game with not problem though.
Maybe it’s just god (aka: my IT dep’t) telling me there’s other things that i should be doing….
bummer...
...not the answer i was hoping for… they can’t have figured me out this early in the season… if that’s the case it’s going to be a looong summer
Have you cleared your Internet cache lately?
n/t
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Sorry to hear it. Mine is working fine, too.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
My husband hasn't been able to use it
at work all season because of the constant buffering issues.
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on May 9, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Pie would have had that...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions
Triple for Drew
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Strike people out?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
No..
he’s referring to Reed’s missed catch in center…he turned a single into a triple with an ill-advised dive.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Steady dose of changeups
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Don't you mean "diet"?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Young K
good job Lilly…no first pitch fastball
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 9, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
Pie/Johnson platoon
...it should be Felix today!
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 9, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions
not sure if anyone is watching the Dbacks broadcast
but apparently the Cubs Pr turned down the Dbacks offer to swap Brenley for Grace for an inning during the game….they also turned down Grace’s request to tour the scoreboard. Grace’s comment “I thought they liked me again. Guess not”
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."
Uggg
I hope that’s not true.
I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
No No-hitter!
Yay DeRo!
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 9, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions
If thats the only hit
i wont be surprised
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Lilly's pitching well
It’d be nice if one of our balls hit could catch a break.
Look at the ball Sori hit in the first, missed the infield single by a half a step.
Then, look at the ball Theriot hit right after. Missed a single to a triple by 2 inches.
We’re just barely off.
.... Edit #6: We're gonna go 156 and 6 this year, I can feel it!!!
Any word
On which areas of the country get which games this Saturday? I’m in DC area and really don’t want to watch the Yankees/Tigers game.
by Dome is my home-ay on May 9, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
I'm in Des Moines, Iowa and I'll probably get
Yanks / Tigers. Damn you MLB.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
How about a
hit-and-run if the count dictates?
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 9, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions
the powers that be...
at ESPN gamecast are predicting 59% cubs win today.
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 9, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
Lets go pitch count...
cha cha cha cha
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 9, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions
Reed should make up for his defensive gaffe
with a round tripper
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
He doesn't seem to have HR power
they grooved him one in St Lou on Sunday and it didn’t even make the warning track!
His first AB
in spring training was a HR as I recall
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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That was anticlimactic.
Thanks Reed.
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
at least he advanced the runner
Cmon, Ted! BUNT!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree. Why isn't he bunting?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I guess. DeRo's not that fast, though.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
from THIRD?
moot point, but Mark DeRosa can scroe from third on a single.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I meant from second. Definitely from third!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Well, he got it done anyway. No worries.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
and he advanced the runner!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Like to see the pitch count
over 50 by the end of the inning…
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Whamp Whamp
..........
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Ya i guess criticism of someone isn't a comment then, huh?
Were only allowed to post positive comments about our chicago little leaguers because they can do no wrong.
point to your criticism
all I see is Troll.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Saying soriano isn't worth what is contract is worth is a valid comment
Just think of this, Pujols makes 100 million for 10 years and he actually produces, soriano is 136 million over 8 years and he does nothing but make this team worse
no he doesnt...
these are very sensative multi millionaire athletes…
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 9, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
hey hey guys easy on the criticizm...
Drewishdrewid doesnt like you to be critical of the cubs….
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 9, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
Well, well...looks who's back.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
shove it.
They did a good job of moving the runner. That was a well played inning.
There’s a difference between being critical—“Soriano needs to figure out what he’s doing wrong” and being a troll “what a piece of crap”.
Learn the difference.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not a Troll
and I know Soriano is a piece of crap.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 9, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
no, he's not.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome, Troll.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
****Bows*****
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 9, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
You're a Duke Fan
so more like *bends over***
I’m done. Back to the game.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
And judging from your avatar...
you really enjoy it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
quite.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
First pitch swinging?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
It's depressing watching Sori lately
I’m aware of all the upsideds and the fact that he’ll turn it around….
God It’s like watching Pie up there.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
It's tough when you start out each game with 26 outs.
Has soriano reached base this year to leadoff a game? I honestly think he hasn’t
He's lead off a game 17 times...
he has reached base in the 1st inning a grand total of twice…both singles…no walks…4 Ks.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
HR in the top of the 1st.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
we have one hit
they have three. The Cubs did a pretty good job of moving DeRosa over, but couldn’t close the deal.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Were facing a tough pitcher
Its’ going to be difficult to get runs, but Lilly looks to have brought his game today too.
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
As a change of pace
I would love to watch Soriano swing at a ball outside of the strike zone!
"Cub fans like to think of things in catastrophic terms." - Crane Kenney
I don't think he's ever been accused of that
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Another K for Lilly
Nice work.
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
i hate to get too excited
because we’ve all seem him tee it right up, but i’m glad to see he working a good ball club.
Nice Inning for Lilly
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
7 K's through 4 innings of work
Way to go Lilly!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
aren't you
drinking your runs today? :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah I stopped earlier.
And I’d sitll be more aware than half of these idiots. :O
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Whew
good thing he got a piece of that
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
but not that time
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on May 9, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
they're holding
the best team in baseball to a 1-0 game. It’s the fourth inning.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Arizona?
They’re not? Aren’t they 22-8 or something?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh I'm sorry.
You judge the best team by their record, sorry. Keep watching your ESPN.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Ok, then
who is the best team in baseball, and how do you judge it?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
and I NEVER
watch ESPN, unless they’re showing the cubs game.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Regardless of record
They are a well put together team that is going to win a lot of games.
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
I didn't come here to argue FOR the opposing team.
I’m done here. Jeez.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
I was hoping you'd
simply argue your own point
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
no one's arguing for them.
But we’re holding a good team pretty freakin’ well. 3 hits, one run through 4.5. Lilly is pitching excellently.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Even on Baseball Prospectus
They are ranked #1, so I don’t know what you are talking about.
by Dome is my home-ay on May 9, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean "this game"?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Good when it works
looks stupid when it doesn’t.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 9, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Haren
is incredible
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Everyone is slumping right now...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm also slumping...
into my chair. This offense hurts my eyes.
Maybe I'll
Try to buy low in fantasy baseball
by Dome is my home-ay on May 9, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
They're all
guessing up there. Haren is toying with them.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 9, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions
I hate the Diamondbacks!!!
Ever since the Randy Johnson days. He owned the Cubs and even though he isn’t good anymore they still own us. I hate them more than the Sox or Cardinals.
they own us?
Lilly has struck out seven. They have three hits!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
What's with the somber mood on this site today?
Sheesh… Lighten up, people?>?
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Agreed
n/t
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Yessir! Lilly actually pitching?!
And on to the next inning!
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Side Byrnes is out
Lets get some runs Cubbies!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
come on boys!!!!
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 9, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions
lilly has really turned himself around the past couple of outings...good for him...
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 9, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions
It HAS to happen for us to have a chance.
So thank goodness. :)
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Yllil?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto is a pretty tough guy, it looked like he was gonna cry after Fielder hit him at the plate
But he didn’t!
Hey, I'd look a little teary after surviving...
...getting runover by the human equivalent of a cement truck.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Count down for that Overflow Thread
is on! This bad boy is slowing dowwwwn….
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
I like our chances this inning
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
C'mon Fuku
Make him throw 30 pitches this AB
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
he's working the count!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
WHat is the record for most pitches in one AB?
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
excuse me?
Maybe you need to step away for a bit. Sober up.
Soto Ks too. Want me to not say that either?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRo can hit off Haren apparently
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
You guys must be ahead uf us up here.
When you posted that, Soto didn’t even get his last pitch.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
cable?
satellite?
There might be a delay on your feed.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
It has to do
with how many times the signal is sent into outerspace and back down to earth.
Did he just say funky butt-loving?
How many times, do you think,
Reed Johnson can look back and say “I was intentionally walked”? :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
C'Mon Theodore!
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
Base Hit Teddy!
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
Notice how the fans really aren't booing.
Dumb fans, eh?
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
Gotta love it when a pitcher
advances his own cause
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
TEDDYYY
WHOOOOO!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Whew...that run feels like heroin.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
And ...
you know how that feels like, how again?
by californiachicagoan on May 9, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
baseball is a funny game
our pitcher hit off of a top5 NL pitcher haha
Lilly can knock a guy in from second
But the question is, can Soriano?
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
yes!
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on May 9, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
SORIANOOOOOOq
HERE WE GO
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Man, I'm glad that Sori's a waste of money
Freaking Trollers can stop posting now please
.... Edit #6: We're gonna go 156 and 6 this year, I can feel it!!!
That single by Lilly might have turned the season around
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Lol
thats a hell of a statement, but sure we’ll go with that :D
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
wow, my eyes deceive me
a base hit by Lilly AND Soriano?
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
Still gotta hit 5th...
Nice to see him hitting again anyway.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Sori got the base hit
but did anyone notice how out of position he was in the on deck circle to help Derosa know whether to slide or not or Lilly’s hit?
way to see the down side of success.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
im ecstatic to have a lead
it’s just another example in a long pattern of weak fundamentals that’s obviously been discussed here for some time
was it a close play at the plate?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL, way to see the dark cloud in that silver lining.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Time for more K's Ted!
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
Lilly making the argument...
to be moved up in the order for his next start.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions
I can't believe...
He’s hitting 9th again!
(Lilly demands a trade to the Brewers)
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Why is this faster than the feed today?
Usually it’s the opposite.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
it's even faster
than the radio.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
whups, wait.
Pat and Not-Ron simply weren’t paying attention to the count. :P
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
There is no point in making any comment.
I’m 30 seconds behind LOL
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
coughsteroidscough
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
How can Lilly get away grooving a 1-2 fastball like that?
Got an out pitch other than an 86 mph fastball in his zone?
It's gotta be the shoes, folks, it's gotta be the shoes...
I get up...and nothin' gets me down...
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Al said it's would post @ 2:45
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Lilly looks good
nice changeup there
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Lilly sure is purty today.
How may Ks is that now?
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
love Gracey
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