Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 6/11, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 11, 2008 9:15 PM CDT
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So what now?
Murton optioned up I assume?
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Why not both?
Lou was going to send a pitcher down for The Hoff to play interleague anyway.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox comes off the DL soon right?
so maybe he goes down and Hart stays.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
You don't use up a 25 man roster spot while on the DL.
And I don’t think Fox is coming off the DL any time soon.
That's right..
but I thought someone said yesterday he was coming off the DL soon. I have no idea…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Why Murton over him?
I realize that Matt is a good hitter, but Micah hasn’t exactly disappointed at the plate.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 11, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
lefty
what about patterson?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Really Patterson and Fontenot are superfluous.
No team needs three backup middle infielders, especially if two of them can only play second and have the same general hitting profile. Patterson is preferable to Fontenot because he’s a better runner and can play the outfield, but we really don’t need the both of them.
true
i forgot eric played infield. thought he was the other one in CF. i’m stoopid. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Because Hoffpauir is a first baseman, not a left fielder.
And seeing him play the outfield is deeply discomfiting.
I understand.
Still, it’s not like Murton burned it up defensively. Well, I guess we’ll get to see both of them.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Murton's left field defense was seriously underrated, in my opinion.
Not saying he was a Gold Glover anything, but he was solidly above average in his time with the Cubs.
I think his left field defense got underrated
because of his right field limitations. He is decent in left field.
by LT on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
When it comes to catching the ball...
...he is better than Soriano.
Very few left fielders know what the hell they are doing out there anyway. 90% of them are there for their bat, not their glove.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Murton
actually plays outfield, for one thing.
"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 11, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano fracture?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Demp goes out 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
i thought he was at 90
pitches. or did someone tell me wrong?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
quick inning tho
"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 11, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd see Hoff and Murton get called up
with Soriano to the DL and Hart down
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Rose Colored Glasses
He will hopefully be back at the end of July. That means it will be like making a trade to pick up Soriano right before the deadline.
I know this ignores the fact that we will be without him for 6 weeks, I’m trying to put a good spin on it.
Keep in mind how long it took DLee to get his power stroke back after his broken hand.
and since I said “power stroke,” I’ll go ahead and TWSS myself.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
but that was his wrist
maybe the knuckles will fair better? i dunno, never had a hand injury.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I broke my hand on a similar pitch in HS
I wan’t right for a few years.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Good point. And it isn't like Soriano is likely to change his swing
Once again I say:
Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn
Took Me 5 Months
after breaking the same bone (same hand too). That said, MLBers have better access to treatment and equipment to speed up the healing process. I just hope the Cubs and Sori doesn’t rush – let’s be conservative and target a Sept 1 return to the lineup.
that's about 12 weeks
probably extreme
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, we survived without Soriano for a long length of time last season. We can do it again.
And whoa @ the fan cam.
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good whoa, or bad whoa?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
quite!
"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 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
huh?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Yeah, that was unnecessary. She was cute, no need for labels.
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well didnt know if it was bad or good
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
depends on your point of view
I thought it was good. she seemed to have … a perky personality…
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
either or
"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 11, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks guys, my wife busted me for rewinding to check out the Wonder Woman girl.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess now we'll have to hear about how Magglio Ordonez is THE answer in LF. Or Dunn. Or.......Bonds?
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Or you know... that left fielder we already have.
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Nope, all of our players suck. Obviously. That's why we need ... RICH HARDEN
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Ah, where is MDBIU?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
we're winning.
of course, he’s nowhere to be found. And he doesn’t even have to root for Soriano now, but he’s STILL nowhere to be found!
"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 11, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHAHA!!
Nice
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I'd take him.
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You're kidding...right? right?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Nope.
He is still one of the greatest hitters ever, and he’d come cheap – according to his agent he’s willing to play for league minimum.
I can think of several other ideas to try first, but if the Cubs can’t patch together an acceptable solution, I say at least look into Bonds.
got to disagree with you on this one
his cancerous attitude is not welcome and I don’t believe his production would outweigh it. for all the talk about Theriot’s fielding—Rick Reuschel has about as much range as Bonds right now.
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I think his defensive liabilities in left are a little overstated...
...especially if you get creative with it, maybe platoon him with Murton to give him time off.
As far as the character issues, that’s something I really can’t prove or disprove either way.
This is something I have yet to see proof of...
I have not heard of any players saying he was a problem in the clubhouse…just the media
Barry Bonds hates the media
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
...because Jeff Kent is the first person we should ask about "character".
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 12, 2008 6:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I read today teams aren't even listening at league minimum right now.
If you want him, he’s pretty much yours at this point. No competition.
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I've wondered how "humbled" Bonds would be if he was to join a team right now in the season...
...considering what he accomplished last year, and how every team has effectively blackballed him so far this season. The minimum wage thing doesn’t sound like Bonds’ forte at all, but if any manager can manage a headcase like Bonds, it may in fact be Lou…
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
hahah
Edmonds and Bonds on the same team, now THAT would be interesting!!
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i just threw up a little in my mouth.
urgh.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Magglio would be good, I think the city has missed fun hair since Bozo left us
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing wrong with Mags except age
and what it would take to get him
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
That's assuming Detroit picks up his contract. He would NOT be cheap, not by a long shot.
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Or Holliday?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
So long as we're mentioning wacky trade proposals...
...the Dodgers may be open to dealing Kemp. I don’t think we match up with their needs, though.
Don't Rush Sori Back
+1 what Hector said.
Might as well put in a call to our ol’ pal Andy McF during the next O’s losing skid and see what’s cooking with Brian Roberts.
Brewers Done By 7/31
My opinion of course, but I think the Brewers will be too far back by the trade deadline to make that deal.
gotta bring
Demp back for the 9th. Please?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
I blame Soriano's injury on sky-rocketing gas prices
Wuertz is next.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Freakin' George Bush
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I blame it on Jason Marquis
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
And on Al
All the Jews are to be blamed
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Well, sorry
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
yeah not cool
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Anti-semetic humor
Not necessary
Favorite Game - 'The Sandberg game" June 23, 1984
by Cub Fan Mike on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I wasn't thinking of it like that, but sorry.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I don't think you were being
anti-semetic just being silly
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
COME ON ITS REX GROSSMAN!
He was at the game tonight. Coinkidink I think not.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 11, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster is batting!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Very frustrating
these type of injuries seem to linger for awhile. Murton can start in LF, with Hoffpauir up as well.
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Demp batting!!
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
I wonder if Dempster has ever been this good for
such a prolonged stretch. 2000 maybe with the Marlins.
"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin
Dempster, called strike three. Started walking back to the dugout before the catcher even stood up, lol.
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Ohh that was nasty.
Take a seat Demp, get ready for the 9th.
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Anyone up for a beat-down of Bennett later tonight?
Moron.
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I'll pretend I care later.
Kisses.
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What pisses me off
Yesterday, Lilly got a warning call for throwing a ball at the batter and it didn’t even hit him
After a home run tonight, Soriano gets drilled and nothing called by the ump..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
no kidding
bullshit. whats the point of warnings if they aren’t given for the same circumstances with the same crew!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
sneakily.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonty
Not exactly the most intimidating hitter ever.
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i think my 7 year old niece is as tall as he is.
altho… her hair is shorter.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a big girl. Does she have sneaky power?
Better question, is she a lefty with pop?
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
nope
she plays soccer and wears a godawful amount of pink. i don’t know where she came from definitely not from THIS side of the family. :-P
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Teixeira fields grounder from Theriot. Inning over. To the 9th....
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Magglio: $15MM this year, $18MM next year, possible vesting options for '10 and '11. Eep.
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I got yelled at for suggesting that in Spring Training.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Even more no thanks.
He’s a bad defensive corner outfielder hitting .257/.364/.410. Might as well put Theriot out in left at that point.
No thanks.
We need – at most – a one-year stopgap. What the heck would we do with Magglio next year?
Why not bring Pie back up?
Move Johnson to left, put him in CF. Just speculating—Edmonds would be hard to put in play if that move was made.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
You have to platoon Johnson.
You could do Edmonds/Johnson in left, Pie in center… you could do Murton/Hoffpauir in left. You could do DeRosa in left and platoon Cedeno/Fontenot at second. There’s all sorts of things you could do with personel on hand.
I'd rather see Ballhawk out there.
I suspect he can field….
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
here we go!
no one up int eh Cubs pen!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
C'mon Demps!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
oh no.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe Dome
Can make up for the lost power. Seems like he has been bringing his big stick lately.
by Dome is my home-ay on Jun 11, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
THAT'S TWO!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
your wish is his command!
"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 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Possible trade targets, opposed to our in-house options...
LF: Pat Burrell, Jason Bay, Matt Holliday, Adam Dunn, Raul Ibanez, Frank Catalanotto, Chris Duncan (not any more), Jay Payton, Dave Roberts, Juan Rivera, Barry Bonds, Kenny Lofton, Reggie Sanders
CF: Coco Crisp, Ryan Freel, Willy Taveras, David DeJesus
RF: Xavier Nady, Brian Giles, Randy Winn, Eric Hinske, J.D. Drew, Ken Griffey Jr., Mark Teahen, ...Sammy Sosa
This list is from “our favorite website”
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Why not Sosa, Bonds, AND Griff? That's what, 1900 homers in the OF?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Bonds, Lofton, Sanders, Sosa are NOT trade targets, but FAs.
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Which makes them all the more attractive options
because we need to save our trade bait for a starting pitcher, whether its CC, Hard-on or another #2 pitcher
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jun 11, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Sosa's not interested in playing, last time anyone spoke with him.
He’s planning on playing in the World Baseball Classic and then retiring. Half those guys aren’t any better than what Murton would provide, and some of them are a heck of a lot worse.
I bet that's because no one wants him. My suspicion is he'd listen if someone comes calling, but that won't be the Cubs.
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Who ever said Bay was on the block?
I think he’s too good of a player just to trade for 2 months of play.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
The Pirates are rebuilding.
They held on to Bay in the offseason because he had a bad year in ‘07 and they wanted him to build up his trade value. The Pirates’ entire roster should be available… at the right price.
They're rebuilding? When have they ever been in contention? '92?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
They hired a new GM who's comitted to blowing the team up...
...and restocking the farm system. Expect a full-on fire sale from them.
yikes
thats VERY lowcut.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Negative Nancy
I’m an optimist… especially in these situations!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I'd need a more hands-on inspection process
to make that determination, please.
"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 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
is that a request? :P
"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 11, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
just checking...
"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 11, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
My mom when she saw that picture
“Hey don’t play pornos on my computer!!”
Me: I’m not! She was on tv
Her: oh…
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Your mom rocks.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a balcony you could do Shakespeare from.
Ba-boom-tiss.
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by Bump Bailey on Jun 11, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster!
Complete me!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
1-2 rather.
2-2 now!
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GOT HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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YES!
CUBS WIN!!!! CUBS WIN!!!! CUBS WIN!!!!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Yes!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
hee-hee!!!!!
42 WINS, BABY!
"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 11, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
and here's to seeing him
many more times to come!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, for pete's sake, guys!
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 11, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
FIRST COMPLETE GAME FOR DEMP SINCE 2002! Ends it with a K, 11 total! No walks!
CLICK IT AND SING IT
W: Dempster
L: Bennett, Soriano : (
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the no BB is the key!
awesome
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
amazingly enough
his last complete game was AT WRIGLEY. Of course, he was a Red at the time, but still..
"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 11, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
YAY!!
whats the line on demps?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
Not good
Interleague play went 6-9, 7.5GB behind Tigers, 2nd place, w/o Dome…
Yup, our pitching is not so good…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 11, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
you're awful.
sorry to hear about that dragons. you’re welcome to enjoy the cubbie ride with us. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I tried to find an English version of the Dragons website
Is there one?
by AlabamaCubFan on Jun 11, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Never heard of that....
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 11, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Well you should start one.
I’d bet there would be some interest from Cubs fans and others here in the US and around the globe
by AlabamaCubFan on Jun 11, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Atta Boy Dempster
42-24! Another win!
Go Cubs Go….Hey Chicago what do you say?
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How many complete games in the bigs is that this year? Not many...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Actually
The AL is on pace to have more than 100 CGs for the first time since 2003, compared with just around 60 last year. (Still, 100 isn’t much compared with the 650 CGs posted by AL pitchers in 1974, when there were several fewer teams).
The NL is on pace for under 50, about the same as last year.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
it's probably been noted here before
but I love how when the Cubs win at home on ‘GN they always wait until the “you can see it all on WGN” part of the song is over to do the interview
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
Of course, when they get to the part of the song, I always add the words “Or Comcast”.
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or with whiny Morgan or dimwit McCarver on national chanels or the fuzzy station.
although that doesn’t rhyme well, so I just imply those parts while I’m singing.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Those were the days
When you could just turn on Channel 9 every day for the game and not have to ask, what channel are they on today?
Of course, a lot of games weren’t televised back then, either. Which wasn’t terrible. A chance to enjoy Vince and Lou on the radio.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
+1
let his Wolverine-esque healing power bring him back soon
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 11, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
46 RYAN DEMPSTER RHP (W, 8-2)
9.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 11 SO, 1 HR. 2.81 ERA, 9th career CG
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good
"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 11, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Screen shot?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I better see Red tomorrow
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
They just showed Your Seatback Is Also a Flotation Device Girl during the closing montage.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
no surprise who the player of game is Ryan Dempster
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions
That better not be IT.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
he was getting
called up for the interleague games anyway
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
Lou said this
before the game. He said he was coming up either way for interleagues, and that he was considering moving Dome to 2 spot, and Theriot to 9th. But w/ Soriano out now, I don’t know if that changes things.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
I think
losing Albert Pujols is going to hurt the Cardinals a heck of alot more then us losing Soriano (even though it still hurts)
Wendyzman
Trib says
hoff is coming up to take his roster spot. Here
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions
What does this staff have against Red?
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
he's a righty.
their handist. or whatever
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
how can they even know that yet?
"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 11, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
So enjoy beautiful Okinawan sunset for the rest of this thread....
I got to grab my lunch – good night everyone!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
beautiful!!
thanks, dragons!!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
is it wrong that i hope
none of them? i want them all to REST!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
I’m trying to see the positive here:
1. The Cubs did fine without him earlier this year
2. The time away will give his legs a chance to fully recover from whatever his problem was
3. The LF defense will be better, no matter who replaces him
4. Edmonds has been coming around lately, and should get more ABs.
5. Reed Johnson and Matt Murton can also do an adequate job
6. Hopefully Soriano can come back and be hot in August and September, when we’ll need him most
7. At least the Cards are without Pujols at the same time.
8. The lineup is very strong even without Soriano
I propose letting Theriot lead off, by the way.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
9. Murton plays well for 6 weeks and ups his trade value to help get a starter at the deadline
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Have to object.
3. The LF defense will be better, no matter who replaces him
Hoffpauir can – and probably will – be a downgrade in our outfield. There’s no way around it.
Hoffpauir is coming up to DH for interleague right?
I thought I had read that earlier
by AlabamaCubFan on Jun 11, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do people downplay his defense so much?
He might not cover as much ground, but it’s average. And his arm is above average, I’d say. What the hell?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Um, he was a first baseman in college.
Generally you don’t get to be a first baseman as early in your career as Hoffpauir if you’re an “average” left fielder.
I'm talking about Soriano
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Oh.
Actually, Soriano covers plenty of ground laterally. It’s going back on balls that’s his problem. Past two seasons he’s been comfortably above average – this year he wasn’t, probably due to leg problems. But you’re right – Soriano’s underrated defensively.
+1
I’d actually like to see Murton back up and playing in left, bat Theriot and his 400+ OBP leadoff, and let Lou mess around with Dome, Derosa, Soto and Edmonds in the 2/5/6/7 slots.
had the same thought about Soriano’s legs, hopefully everything will be 100% when he gets back
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 11, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou Piniella Postgame
“It’s a bad break for us, it really is.”
“I don’t think (it was any carryover from last night), just an unfortunate thing.”
“They said 6 weeks.”
“We’ll see what we do. We’re probably gonna have to get 2 kids up here now. We’ll see who we bring up and what we’ll do. We haven’t thought about it. I learned about this about the 6th or 7th inning. We were concentrating on the ballgame. It’s a shame, it really is. Things happen in baseball. We’ve got a farm system and we’ll utilize it, but the story tonight outside of that obviously was the way Dempster pitched, 8-0 at home, Fukudome with a three-run homer gets us on the board early, we add a few more runs and it’s a good ballgame. Again, it was unfortunate, what can you do. You don’t want to see injuries on your team but even on other teams.”
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
You got this all from a live telecast of his postgame?
Hot damn
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I type fast.
I transcribe soundbites all the time for TV and radio news…
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Got it.
I’ve written-produced-reported-anchored for student TV news here at NU…
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I type fast too
People wonder if my 28 words per minute is just natural, or performance-enhanced.
I shy away from the subject.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
holy cow, you type fast
whoooosh!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 11, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Bring Murton
Just give him a chance.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 11, 2008 9:48 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 11, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
and make sure you
don’t RUSH it. we want you back to stay.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
glucosamine and chondroitin
maybe cod liver oil and robitussin as well :)
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 11, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
On Dempster:
“He’s added some pitches. I’ll tell you what, he came to camp ready to fight de la Hoya for 15 rounds. So…heh. He was in shape, he was on a mission, and he’s off to a great start.”
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Bullpen
Rested it the old-fashioned way – by letting the starter go the distance. Back a few years ago, the Cubs (and most teams) would get 15-20 CGs a year (This was in the 1980s). It meant the bullpen got a rest almost one day a week. Wouldn’t be a bad idea if teams today figured out how to do the same (Toronto’s manager seems to understand).
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
Saw it on the Braves telecast
Ugly sounding
by AlabamaCubFan on Jun 11, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Cards shut out Cinci
10-0.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 11, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
Sutcliffe can't figure out which was better tonight
the offense or Demps’ change-up. :-)
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
Dbacks and Mets going to 13
Stupid ugly dirty Brewers are winning
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Northsider
thanks again for the Play-by-play. I’m out-ro! :-)
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
It might be a blessing in disguise
As said ad nauseum, it’s not like the Cubs are in dire straits for offense production, so Soriano won’t be missed (that much). And he’s been been running on 2/3 of a leg this season, hopefully that heals up as well as his hand.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I just made a fanpost
But it isn’t showing up. Does anyone know why?
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 11, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
Nevermind
There it is.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 11, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
KENNY LOFTON
Mentioned earlier, but didnt see it. Forgot about that. He may still have something. Hoffpauir for now, especially with interleague on its way. But, Lofton would fill all required needs. Another left hander, OF, leadoff. Desperate and cheap now.
Yanks-As
Normally I wouldn’t mention this at all, but the Yanks are losing 8-1. LaTroy Hawkins and Kyle Farnsworth have both pitched for them. It’s just like old times.
I'm getting extremely sick of seeing the Cardinals continue to win
That lineup even with pujols is terrible and shouldn’t be scoring this many runs
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
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