Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Braves, Tuesday 6/10, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 10, 2008 8:15 PM CDT
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third!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Fail
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
depends on how you look at it.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
OBLIGATORY NUMERICAL COMMENT
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I LOVE CARPET
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
TWSS
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
APPROPRIATELY SNARKY REPLY
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
oh yeah?
well, yer mother! :D
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
lets go cubbies
get the bat going A-RAM!!
"You gotta be some kind of strong to hit that ball"-Joe Carter
Something's wrong...Soriano's got two walks
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Double steal time?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
hey
he didn’t hit it to right.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
He didn't exactly hit it to left, either.
With two strikes, I’d be tempted to put the wishbone shift on him if I was the opposing team.
If anyone cares...
St. Louis up 6-2 in the 8th and the White Sux losing 6-4 in the 8th.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
May not lose
but Pujols is hurt and it looks bad. Is that good enough for you?
Proud President of the Unofficial Skip Schumaker Fan Club!
I don't care about your fantasy team.
I know it's bad for the Cardinals...
...but I really hate to see guys get injured playing baseball. I hope it’s not as bad as you’re describing.
didn't mean for it to sound that way.
No reasonable human being would cheer an injury even against their teams biggest rival. He took two steps out of the batters box and grabbed his calf and fell to the ground. Had to be helped off by two teammates.
Yahoo says he left the game with a calf cramp. That would be great news but it sure as hell doesn’t look like a cramp.
Proud President of the Unofficial Skip Schumaker Fan Club!
I don't care about your fantasy team.
really?
what happened?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
You know...
I’d never wish ill health on anyone, but that could be devestating for them—and is definitely good for us. Not gonna lie.
Never good to see a guy get hurt.
I really like Pujols, too, so it’s doubly bad, really.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
One of the best players in the game hurt is never good...
...especially when it’s one of the awesomest, badassest guys ever. I love this Nike commerical with him, it gets me so jacked up.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mSzGpC5Xihc
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
WE'LL DO IT LIVE!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Lee seems like he's starting to see the ball better
Is that what they usually say? :)
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Flipped to the Cards-Reds game between innings...
...and Pujols injured his calf again and had to be helped off the field. Things may begin falling apart for them…
wow.
if he’s going on the DL, that’s going to be devastating for them.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
They'd have their best pitcher and best hitter on the DL, then.
Wellemeyer went on the DL yesterday, I believe.
I could be wrong...
...but the last I heard on Wellemeyer was he might miss a start but won’t go on the DL. Wainwright did go on the DL though…
You weren't completely wrong...
there was a chance Wellemeyer was going to end up on the DL with elbow problems, but the MRIs showed no damage.
I was completely wrong.
If I ever describe Todd Wellemeyer as the best pitcher for a team that’s not in the unaffiliated minors again, you have permission to kill me before I can make the same mistake a third time.
How about just a stern talking-to?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He has been as good..
if not better than Wainwright this year…that’s why the Cardinals just won’t go away.
He's pitching way above his head.
And the Cardinals pitching staff looks a lot better than it is thanks to their superb defense. Defense isn’t going to keep his home run rate this low, though. I expect him to blow up, and probably sooner rather than later.
You hate to see anyone get hurt
but we’ll see how much depth the Cards have, if they have to fill in for Pujols for a while. We thought we were gonna hurt when Soriano went down in April, but it didn’t turn out that way.
YES!
5-3 cubs! ARAM with the single!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Rammy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
nice piece of hitting
excellent job all around there
don't tell Dusty...!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
i think he got a break on the check swing, so it's all even
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
1st K for the Cubs. Good stuff.
"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 we can all agree
that it’s a good thing Blue Mike doesn’t call the shots as far as the Cubs lineup goes. ;)
twss
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Judges?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
thumbs down
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
the nays have it
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
tough crowd..
:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
We mean well. ;-)
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
K number SEVEN!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
ANOTHER
good catch for Soriano!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Are his legs healthy again then?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
It would appear that certain LF'er is beginning to get his legs back...
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yep.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
SHOCKED!
Sho— oh, never mind…
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
THAT'S
whati’mtalkinbout!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Fonzie's....
..playing some defense tonight. Well, he’s making catches that he should. lol.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
Lilly is BACK in control.
Maybe we should have Hart start his games, and bring him in after the 2nd inning from now on…
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Lilly starting to settle in
Looking good since the first.
Let's go Cubs!"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
Washington and Pittsburgh 5-5 in the 8th
remember when WE played in those games no one cared about?
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Wow.
Ted Lilly really does have the worst baseball swing I’ve ever seen.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
it makes it all the more confusing when he smacks doubles
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
let him smack
them all the more!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
All Star Cubs
Soto, Fonzie, Fukudome, Wood, and Z.
Discuss
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
Agreed.
I really do think Marmol deserves a shot there, and if Lee picks it up in June he’ll get in as well.
I don't think Lee will make it...
You have to remember that every team has to be represented so Adrian Gonzalez will take up one of the 1st base slots as the Pad’s lone representative. Then you have Berkman and probably Pujols (unless this injury is significant). I don’t think they will take 4 1Bs even with the DH. Hope I am wrong…
Didn't they take four last year?
And leave one on the bench when Pujols might have ended the game. (Not important to the Cubs, ultimately, but still…)
I know that everyone wants them to be honored but
I’d rather they all got those days off.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol?
but I doubt it…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
don't want him to have to pitch any more
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
official game
it’s starting to drizzle
cubs = love
Hey guys.
Is the throwback game tomorrow on ESPN or Thursday on WGN?
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
thursday
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks guys.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
Thursday on Comcast...
I’m pretty sure…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Oh good...
Thought Len said Comcast, but I’m glad I’m wrong since I don’t have CSN…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
SPORTSCENTER BOUND!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
lucky for you guys
I’m finished studying for my exams for tomorrow and I am now here to join yall!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
TWSS
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Think..
...college girl at a frat party
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ehhhh, that's quite a reach.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
No
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
you guys are tough
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Indeed
I got voted down in replying to someone saying “keep it up”....picky judges tonight…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
LOL
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Denied.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Thumbs down
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
He looks tired tonight
LOL
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Why?
It’d just be an invitation for him to remind us all of how he skipped all of his statistics classes so he could play college ball.
TWSS
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
K NUMBAH EIGHT!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
only at 79 pitches too
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
And enough pillow to give Howry the save?
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
Filthy Yakker from Ted! Another K!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Not really a stretch...I mean, he's already got 8....
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Glad to see
Ted got back on track. GOD I love our offense.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
Lilly is a good pitcher sometime and not so good some as well
but our offense helps our pitchers out a lot, the pitcher know that they have a chance to win the game everytime they pitch which is good, and this will lead in to what pitcher everyone wants to pick up or trade for
Me too
lol
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Love our offense?
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
Cards need to just go away.
Geez.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
For the moment, we're ahead of the Cardinals comfortably and control our own destiny.
I really don’t give a fig about what they do for the time being.
2.5 is hardly comfortable.
Maybe you have a different definition.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
it's solid.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
they're playing over their heads
in my opinion. They’ll figure out they suck soon enough….
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Exactly
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Please don't be like Sox fans
and be happier when the other team loses than when your team wins. I’m very happy if the Sox win every game except those they play against the Cubs.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Oh man.
He’s really going down fast. That’s sad such a good guy.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
You would have loved him to have one more great year with ATL
He and the Braves never really wanted to part. That’s the saddest part of it to me.
That's terrible.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
and your screen name
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Actually, it's a Gamecock reference
But we get that all the time - and actively encourage it sometimes - so…
I figured as much.
Big Clemson fan, myself. At least we can agree on the Cubs!!
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
JOHNSON!
hauls in a great one!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Reed is getting some great jumps tonight.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Why is Reed not starting full time at CF again?
Anyone….
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
he's not that young
edmonds plays good d too
edmonds is a lefty
he needs to rest
his numbers against lefties aren’t great
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
meant righties, obv
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Left Handed Power Hitter
signed, Lou
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, he's not the greatest hitter....
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
So Pie?
Oh no he didn’t.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
Oh ok then.
My fault. Sorry guys, stupid post.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
.237
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
Thanks to the miracle of the Internet.
Johnsons versus RHP: .237/.296/.309
For comparison’s sake, Pie versus RHP: .245/.317/.321
it's a series
of tubez.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh God here we go.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
no throw would have gotten him
so it’s a runner on 2nd instead of first is all
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
no throw would have gotten him
so it’s a runner on 2nd instead of first is all
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
bad decision and bad throw, definitely
but judge them on the body of their work, right?
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
His body of work includes a bad arm.
Dunno if he’s an idiot, but he hasn’t exactly been setting the world on fire with his brilliance so far this season.
setting it on fire
with his league-leading BA and OBP at shortstop, however… ;)
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
except he hits
a plethora of singles, and a distinct lack of extra-base hits.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
This arguement gets us nowhere.
Just pointing out that “No throw would have gotten the runner” is perhaps the WORST defense for a throwing error I have heard.
did I not say
bad decision and bad throw? the no throw gets the runner bit is ancillary. yeesh
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
aaaaand
Theriot throws it into the stands. Still, two outs.
Let’s not push Lilly any farther than we need to, ok, Lou?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Ack. Putrid throw by Theriot.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
should have just eaten it
no one gets blanco on that play
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, probably so.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
why is there a juicy fruit ad
and then a green board next to it..?
sorry if this was already asked
I'm a reader not a poster, but I'm also a poster so don't get any ideas.
yeah!
then we’d have at least two more strikeouts guaranteed for the rest of the game
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
He's referring to Cedeno's offense.
Although last I checked, .000/.000/.000 was not in fact Cedeno’s line this season.
it's a joke
not meant to be taken literally. but he did strike out four out of his last 5 ABs. that was just the last thing that stuck in my memory. Ronny’s actually cut down a bit on his Ks this year
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
That's fascinating.
But we’re leading, and we want to win this game, and his likability doesn’t make him a better defensive shortstop.
the general attitude
though by no means comprehensive is that Cedeno has improved drastically, and has a much higher upside than Ryan Theriot does.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Well said..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
because Lou seems to work
off of first impressions. Ryan made a good one, Ronny didn’t.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
sure?
who the heck on this site is sure of anything? It’s my opinion, but it’s held by others as well.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Not to wade into this argument
But I guess I will, even though I’m fine with either…
This isn’t a year for upside. We’re trying to win this year. Cedeno might give us a better chance to do that, but upside is for the Nats.
uh...
no. Ronny will keep runs from scoring that Ryan won’t. THAT kind of upside is for post-season runs.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that if Ronny was that much better then Ryan, then Ronny would
be on the field more then Ryan, I think Lou wants to win just as much as everyone on this site, so he is playing the player that fits best with the team and the better player
well,
I think I’m going to continue to disagree.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess six is one half dozen
I consider “upside” what you say when someone isn’t quite there yet. If you’re saying Ronny is flat-out better than Ryan, OK. But “upside” to me is, “Well, he’s not as good a player right now, but he has more upside.”
His defense and power are better right now...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
i predict lilly will be nibbling
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
i was just thinking the same thing brenly said
i think lou just wants to walk around on some of those visits
plus it makes theriot's error pretty much irrelevant
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
like BB said
deplete the Braves bench in case they make it interesting
and don’t let the guy hitting .400 beat you
Lilly pitched great
after that 1st inning.
Shut em down Marmol!"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
Another 1/3 of an inning would have been great
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions
So this has kind of bother me for a while,
why do they call it 1/3 of an inning (which is obvious), but it goes .1 .2, full inning, instead of .333 .666 full inning?
Did he just say funky butt-loving?
because it's not a decimal
and it’s easier to write 6.2 than 6.666666666666
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
why did he keep lilly in for that batter?
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions
If you're going to walk him, and it was a semi intentional walk
why bring in a guy you want to throw strikes.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe they didn't want Marmol to pitch around...
never know when you can’t get the strike zone back…
yunel
1/3 vs. marmol (single)
.304 w/RISP this year
Good job by Ted. Especially after a rough start.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Is this the asshole that hurt one of our Cubbies last year on a DP? Anyone remember that?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
That was Renteria
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
might as well just send rammy to the plate
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Does that make up
for his bad throw?
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
it makes it irrelevant
though you all will use it as further reason to lambast him all the same
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Ryan
gets a little redemption there. Whew.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
well williams and company a little fast
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
i thought that's what the organ was for
but it doesn’t seem to help sometimes
by Waveland Ave on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Meh.
The standard is pretty low, at this point.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
haha maternal instinct kicking in?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
hmmm
TWSS?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Thumbs up
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
:D
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
LET'S GET SOME RUNS!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Nice one, Theriot!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
showed some signs of it on the road trip
agreed—would also like to see a bit more driving the ball
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
why not?
worst that happens is leading off with DeRo
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
you are a better strategist than Dusty...
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
ummm that doesnt take much. but i'll take a compliment where I can get it
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, but it's nicer than 1/2 the things you say to me!
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
but you make it so easy to not say nice things to you
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
plus if I started saying nice things...
you might wonder if someone else has logged on instead of me. LOL
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, Dome seems to love hitting in Wrigley.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Lou starts Theriot
...and continues to close w/ Kerry when everyone told him he was crazy. a few months ago. Call me a homer but I think he knows what he’s doing. Just an opinion.
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Theriot
is a scrappy guy who doesn’t have all the talent in the world or all the tools but he gives his best on every play and Lou likes to see that in a player. However just because he tries doesn’t mean that he succeeds. If we have a player who plays better every day then we should play him. I’m not sure that we do but others have valid reasons to think that Cedano would fill the bill.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
he has the tools for sure
but his “baseball IQ” is still being debated. Love Cedeno w/ bases loaded this year, though!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Cedeno
has the tools, I mean
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
twss?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
nope
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
15 years ago
when I got married….
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
6-3!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
DERO!
Ribbi! 6-3!!!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Dome scores on a bloop single by Derosa. Dome is really damn fast.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
how important was that SB now?
VERY nice.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
am I crazy
or does the fundamentally-sound Kosuke even run the bases better than most? Seems like he round perfectly, etc.
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
that a way Dero!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
This is good insurance run
Nobody insures it but it is good run to score at 2 outs, nobody’s on
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Billy just called Fukudome "Kos-kay", which sounds similar to Costco except Costcay. But he's not a broadcaster...
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
right way to say it is...
“Koo-Sue-Kay”
This is even funny to me though….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 10, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
we hear KOSE-kay a lot here in the states.
Is it true that the “sue” is a lightly-pronounced syllable that’s hard to get right for non-native speakers?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Right
but it is just slightly light syllable
You just need to listen to the right pronunciation – if I can put up some mp3 sound file…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 10, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
you can link it, if you have a server to host it.
there’s also sites like yousendit.com, sendspace.com, etc….i’m sure you have your favorites.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
and thanks, I'd really appreciate this...I like to get names right.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Huge run, this offense is just amazing at home
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."
Between Santo, Williams, Jenkins, and Ernie...
the Cubs have some fine ambassadors. All great men.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
and in 40 years, we may say the same about
Lee, Ramirez, Soriano, and Zambrano
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Don't forget Theriot
The guy loves cameras. Maybe he’ll turn out to be a broadcaster. Hell, maybe even president :-)
a scrappy President?
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."
Another game where everyone contributes.
Evening all. Home from work, had dinner and thought I’d join ya’ll.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
We had to start without you...
..sorry. :)
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll let it go....
THIS time.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
twss?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Howry in
for the 8th.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Looks like this game will be end before my lunch time
It’s good – I can take time for my lunch ;-)
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Come on Bobby...
..shut em down
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
He hasn't exactly looked awesome with these first two batters.
I hope it doesn’t come back to haunt us, but good to see Marmol only have to throw a couple of pitches.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
come on now
DP would be pretty good right now
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
+1
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yes!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
word
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a
porntastic reply. lol.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
excellent usage.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Poor Cards fans are freaking out about the Pujols injury
not that I blame them, he is the best player in the league.
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."
What happened? Did his elbow finally blow out?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
think it was his calf, had to be carried of the field
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."
calf..
they say
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Hop!
two outs!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
huh?
why would it?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
only if they're all cotton
and they throw them in the dryer
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
lil bit off the topic...
does anyone know how to get nail polish outtat carpet?
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions
TWHS
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
smooth! good luck with that!T
try nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol…
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
yep it tan carpet and cubbie blue nail polish
I was all excited that I found it at osco today
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Pulling Marmol after only a couple of pitches....
and putting Howry in is Lou’s way of telling Howry it’s time to cowboy up.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
So much for Howry rewarding Lou for his confidence....
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
Howry, tonight, has been like putting out the fire...
with lighter fluid.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
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