Open Thread: Cubs vs. Blue Jays, Sunday 6/15, 12:07 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 15, 2008 10:00 AM CDT
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PrintChicago Cubs at Toronto Blue Jays, Jun 15, 2008 12:07 PM CDT
You want A. J. Burnett? Well, he wants to come here:
One day after beating the Cubs in Toronto, Blue Jays pitcher A.J. Burnett liked the idea of a trade to the Cubs so much he might as well have said, "Please."
"As of right now I'm a Blue Jay, and I'm going to pitch to the best of my ability as long as I'm part of this club," he said. "But if something were to happen and I'd have the opportunity to go to a place where baseball is breakfast, lunch and dinner, that would be awesome.
"Right now my focus is with this club, but if something like that were to happen, I'd accept it with open arms."
What's most surprising about that is that most players won't say stuff like that, at least not publicly. That "breakfast, lunch and dinner" comment is a pretty big backhanded slam to Toronto, I think.
Lou Piniella agrees with me on the scoring change yesterday on Ronny Cedeno's grounder up the middle, which took four earned runs off Roy Halladay's record:
Eckstein had to go far to his left and dive just to get his glove on the ball, which glanced off it.
Official scorer Doug Hobbs originally called it a hit but changed the decision after Reed Johnson's three-run home run off Roy Halladay. With the error, all four runs off Halladay became unearned, helping keep his earned-run average at 3.09.
"I know that scorekeepers try to be a little influential on their own players, but that's a base hit," Piniella said. "The guy is fully extended. I thought [Eckstein] made a nice play just getting to it."
Exactly. The standard is supposed to be: if the play can be made with "ordinary effort", and not made, an error should be charged. In that case Eckstein had to make MORE than ordinary effort. It should have been a hit.
And Happy Father's Day to all dads out there -- particularly mine. Dad, I know you read this site. Thanks for everything. I'll call you later this afternoon.
SITE NOTE: As I will be leaving right after the game to drive to Cooperstown for the HoF Game tomorrow, today's game recap will be delayed till late this evening.
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Jesse Litsch has never faced the Cubs. I confess I know little about him; he's only 23 and has a good record this year; his numbers imply that he's not a hard thrower, with only 42 K in 76 IP, and a lot of hits allowed, but few walks. If the Cubs can wait him out, they should be able to hit him.
Ted Lilly has been better lately, but has yet to put together a consistent streak of good outings. He has faced the Blue Jays a couple of times, from his Oakland days, but not in five years. He handles the current Toronto lineup pretty well, particularly the pesty David Eckstein (.147/.194/.176, 5-for-34).
Today's game is available nationally in both the USA and Canada, on WGN and the CBC, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Today's overflow comment threads will post at 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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me first
Me first today. No big rah rah speeches. Just go out and get this one today boys! With all these road games coming up, taking two of three in Toronto would be a good sign for the rest of what can be a special season.
Lineup Per Gordon Wittenmyer
interesting…..
LF Johnson
RF Fukudome
DH Lee
3B Ramirez
CF Edmonds
C Soto
2B DeRosa
1B Hoffpauir
SS Theriot
I like it
there is not a hole in that lineup…hopefully, the sign of a big day on a game I can finally watch.
P.S. Why was the Cubs game on ESPN blacked out on ESPN Wednesday? There was no WGN coverage, so i don’t get it.
Same. Like Johnson up first, Theriot last, and Edmonds in the middle.
Would rather have Sori bat for HoffPOWER, but he’s on the DL.
It was on CSN
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 15, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
cubs fan in wisconsin
No CSN here…just the Brewers…ugh!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Mondello not sure where you are....
but I am in the Madison area and can pull in 720 am.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Up in Baraboo
does not come in inside house…otherwise its hit and miss.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
MLB radio broadcasts on the internet
for $15—use it at work all the time in Milwaukee
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a powerful lineup right there....
I’d like to see about 12 runs from that lineup today. :)
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 15, 2008 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Nice Line-up!
Go Cubbies, Go!
And interesting comment from Burnett … hmmm.
GEAUX FONTENOT!
by Little Rock Ryno Fan on Jun 15, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 17 recs
I want A. J. Burnett!!
I was a Cubs game a few years back in the Bleachers when we played the Marlins nd he was chatting with a small kid who broke his arm a few days before. AJ left the field during batting practice and came up in the bleachers to take pictures and sign his cast. He also took pictures with a few fans and signed autographs. A class act!
I know he commented about the Marlins and Jack McKeon years back but I’d say something too! I hate the Marlins way of doing business and liken it to a company who downsizes to bring in cheaper salaries to maximize stock prices, it’s happened to me twice but the companies never rebounded.
And his stats are good 75-72 lifetime with a ERA of 3.84. And he has to pitch to some overpayed talent in NY and BOS.
He will make a decent number three pitcher
His only downfall is his injury history. I hope that is a thing in the past and he has finally figured out a way to stay healthy. The Cubs should offer up Cedeno (The BlueJays are desperate for an infielder, so they can try offering him), Colvin (has power and the Jays don’t have power in the OF), and Patterson (Shows some improvement and he can be a solid option at 2B for the Jays). They need those offense badly unlike the Indians. That is a fair offer, but Im sure some other teams can offer more than the Cubs.
I think Burkett might not cost that much but he would solidify the rotation
Blue Jays would want a pitcher in return minimum and Cedeno would be a risk unless the Cubs can also get a SS on the bench from somewhere else--(Think Vizquel who will be available in mid-July or even in the August waiver wire period—thought that might be big risk for he could be blocked then.)
Bottom line is that Burkett gets to choose where he is traded and he gets a new contract extension or goes free agent—-what a deal. If he likes Lou Mitchell’s for breakfast, Mr. Beef for lunch and Gino’s East for dinner than by all means!
So the cost could be Rich Hill and Murton who would do well in Toronto and probably two other top prospects, it could be a choice of Pie or Colvin, Patterson and possibly something like Veal.
But it would be well worth it. Burkett would be a solid power pitching compliment to Dempster, Lilly and Marquis where there would not be a weakness in the rotation. BTW Gallagher does not want to be demoted.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
"Burkett"............
.........certainly won’t cost much. He retired in 2003, and now at the age of 43, I doubt he’ll be much help to the Cubs.
If he’s still bowling, you might want him on your team at the Kerry Wood charity event, but otherwise I think he’s washed up.
Burnett, on the other hand, might cost and could still have value.
"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns
I think Ivy
wants to trade for Burnett and Beckett only he then wants to combine them in one spot in the rotation via Frankensurgery as Burkett.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 15, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I like the Fukudome at 2
His OBP is far more valuable at the 2 spot than the 5/6 spot. Theroit is starting to struggle somewhat, but is it due to the injury of Soriano he is pressured to get on base? Hopefully not and Theroit starts hitting the way he did before.
In addition to his OBP
He can hit the ball the other way (good for hit and run) and will take a lot of pitches. Leave him there!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
For a mild chuckle, check out Toronto's latest game thread (from yesterday)
http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2008/6/14/551923/thank-you-for-making-me-se#comments
Basically, they’ve got their own version of Blue Mike and he’s the only one who posts. BTW, where did “tripod” come from?
by Jerry Mumphrey on Jun 15, 2008 11:05 AM CDT reply actions
HAHAHAHA!!!!
That is the funniest thing I’ve seen all week! I’m still laughing! Talk about a tree in the forest (if no one’s around…)
"Tripod"
For Reed’s tendency to rest his bat against his crotch between pitches while he adjusts his gloves.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 15, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
ROTFL
That’s gold! He’s at it again today too…lol..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 15, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Lead-Off Man
Love the choice of music…Dream Academy…aah the one hit wonders of my youth.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Let's wrap this up and head south!
Nice job by everyone yesterday—especially Reed (Scott Ian) Johnson.
BTW—Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s out there!
Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air!
cubs = love
News and Notes
Maddux v. Sabathia today in Cleveland - no score bottom 1st… The Pads are bringing up their one and only OF prospect - Chase Headley….he will start tomorrow in C-town, then join the Padres roster.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 15, 2008 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
Headley...
has put up some nice numbers..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
A cup of coffee...
18 at bats…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 15, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Yayy for Coco Puffs! :-)
Lets go, Ted!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
WEll. Seeing as Litsch has no hitter going
you might need to find something to dust. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't mess with the Hoff
Gotta love him hitting 8th
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Nice hit there...
good spot for him..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 15, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I suppose I could always redust
althought I did clean my bathroom this morning. Maybe that can count
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Look at you, being all productive!
I did laundry. But thats about it. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Bloody Mary for me....
Go Cubs!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Closing the roof...
Looks sunny there…what’s up with that?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
BB mumbled something about rain coming in
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh...ok, thx...
Takes awhile to close I guess..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 15, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, 20 minutes to close the roof
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
We did too
at about 3 am. The wind blew so bad we had to go to the basement. I’ll be so glad when this stuff runs it’s course.
Ugh I feel like a bag of ass this morning
considering it’s almost 2 over here. Go Cubs
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Dammit Riot
get the guy to third!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions
C'mon Dome!!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply actions
I want Dome to be the number tw hitter from now on
I do believe that’s the spot where he would be most productive.
+1
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 15, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice hit there dome
"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.
C'mon Derrek!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:46 PM CDT reply actions
2-0 cubs
"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.
C'mon Rami!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
Girl if you run outta coco puffs...
Im sure we here @ bcb would take up a collection to make sure you have some at all times
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
I ran out this morning
:-) But I’m off to the store this afternoon.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I have your Batman toy?
:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 15, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Was no toy in this box
Redeemable UPC for cereal bowl. Which I don’t want/need. Have a great bowl already, thanks!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
best cereal toy
i have seen in a while was in my box of fruit loops. a indiana jones light up skull spoon. very cool. my nephew loved it so he has it now. hate to admit i wanted to keep it! lol
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Jun 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
that was a good one...
different colors too…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Let's bust this game wide open!
Show no mercy to Litsch. Then, lets force the Jays GM to hand over Burnett :)
not many options after sabathia
unless you want to overpay for harden.
Dude
we’re NOT talking about Harden.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
girl you realize you might to buy a few boxes
Im a bit worried about TB games
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
do you want me to send some dust to your house?
then we’ll cover both bases! :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah I can always find something extra to clean here.
Also I clean homes for a living so Im covered a couple afternoons a week. Although I was also cleaning homes during 2006 and that obviously did ZERO good
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It always cracks me up
how fans think we can control this. ya know? And let us never talk about 2006 again, i didn’t realize a year could be that awful, both baseball and life-wise. Boo.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too totally
Although I have to admit not discussing a no hitter is one that actually do.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep. Always works.
baseball is a strange game.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Im opening up the SP options
There aren’t that many in the trade block.
Yet.
thats one of the reasons I don’t want to talk about it, Harden or anyone else. Not many teams are really OUT of it yet. Its hard to tell who’ll be available and its IMpossible to tell prices.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
The A's have been looking to trade Harden for some time anyways
Along with the Jays. Burnett will opt out after this year and they will look for some talent in return. Teams like the Dodgers will not trade Lowe off considering the D BAcks are in a bad funk. Maddux seems like a player who will be out there by midseason since the Pads are looking to trade off their veterans.
I'm done. I'm not talking about trades today.
I’m enjoying the game. Lets not, k? Well you can. I’ll just not respond anymore. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather not go that route...
Gallagher and Marquis are pitching well right now. We still have Rich Hill, who might yet get it turned around. I’d hate to mortage the farm for a short term “rent a pitcher”.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Im just suggesting the Cubs best options, thats all
If they would want a number three pitcher, Burnett is the pitcher to look at. And besides, the Cubs wouldn’t have to give up a bunch unlike for Sabathia.
Burnett would be the way to go...
I like Harden more tho if he’s cheaper and stays healthy..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
indeed
I’ll be honest with ya, I hate to give up young talent especially for a rent a player. But if Hill doesn’t get his act together, then they might have no choice.
Agreed...
If this recent trend of good pitching continues, they might not have to, but if Hill doesn’t improve, I bet they make a move anyway.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ditto
Wasn’t that good the other night…injured too often…someone with his stuff should be better than 75-72 for his career.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
C'mon Jimmy!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
A seeing eye single
for Jimmy Edmonds. 3 – 0.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
C'mon GEO!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:53 PM CDT reply actions
just missed that one..
darn…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
yeah it carried much better than i expected it too
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Ben Francisco
3 run HR off Maddux, 3-0 Tribe in the 3rd
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 15, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions
Litsch
Litsch has been around the strike zone too much. He’s becoming a bit more predictable. If he does continue this pattern, he will get hard for the rest of the game.
LMAO
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't wait to see what Al thought of the roof closing during a game
from outside to inside without ever moving!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
C'mon Ted.
get your act together!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions
thought the same thing
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Otto...
Milt Rosenberg would be more exciting…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
aww...c'mon ump!
what was wrong with that?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Man
thats a break. After watching a pitcher walk the bases loaded, WTF would you swing at the first pitch???
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions
only explanation I can think of
is he was sitting on a fastball
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
A huge break though. Man. ::whew::
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
although Wells does have power. more reasonable for him to do that than, say, Scutaro
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
True
I just know how maddening it is when our guys do it and am relieved to see someone else’s do it.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Lily's trick ;)
He has the ability to throw his hitters off balance.
C'mon Mark!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions
hard to imagine that
Windsor wasn’t on the list … lol
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah windsor is the only city i've been to
in canada. :-) but i was like 3. So i don’t even think that counts
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
You CC fans
The Pads bunch 5 hits - one, an infield single where CC should have covered first - 3-3 tie, top 4th, 2 out.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 15, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions
+1
“Black Magic Woman”....classic..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
3-3, eh?
what does that say to the Maddux fans?
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions
yet another inability of yours???? *giggle*
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah madison is feisty today
:-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
no
but she’s on today. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
For starters... could have said worse on that
plus won’t be here for whole game. so gotta get them in early
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Riot!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions
dude
that has TWSS written all over it
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
"that's what she said"
you said that was fast, oh well.
use your imagination…
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I have been spending too much time on www.mlbtraderumors.com
But thanks for telling me, lol.
Bail out DeRo, Ted
he just completely whiffed on that one…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions
Nice comeback by Theroit
Dropped the ball, but still got him out.
Nice Job, Riot.
Good stretch from Hoff too.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions
I'm very impressed this year with Soto defensively
especially after watching a “comparable” catcher in talent, McCann a series ago letting a passed ball go by in multiple late-inning situations….
Agree completely
Geo has been great. His defense has been unbelievable.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto is amongst the top 5 ctachers in baseball
I think Victor Martinez is the best catcher in baseball.
there is a reason he is leading vote getter in AS game voting
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
and its not just that he's a cub either
although i’ve heard some hacks say it is.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just thinking if he hadn't blocked that one in the dirt, the runner gets to 2nd,
and then the ball Theriot recovered on could have been an easy run. Soto’s made those plays more often than not. It’s amazing where we are now relative to the catcher pinwheel we had last year….
was supposed to be a reply to Madi
dang it
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
most people here prolly knew that was a response to me
since Sue and I comment on it every single game. LOL
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
The battle of the Cy Youngs
in Cleveland doesn’t live up to the billing - 4-3, Tribe bottom 4th - a single off Maddux eventually comes around, now a double—2 out
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 15, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions
games billed as pitcher's duels
rarely live up to it.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
um, since you said you were new here
that’s not going to help you out . . . please watch the words you choose
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
that'll work
is that like beating a dead horse?
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Brewers up 1-0 end 1
left bases loaded
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Has anyone elses
WGN been kinda in and out with weird high pitched tones, lately?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions
a few times that half inning
Who knows. I’m just glad its not just me.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
almost seemed the first time
like it was attempted piracy—but that’s not usually successful on a big station like that for more than a few seconds … and for more than one attempt
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
don't think so ... wx is pretty good here
what’s it like in Madtown?
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
ha!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
sbwfsth
shanghai badger wishes female say that to him
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 15, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I dunno.
I thought it was my satelight, but since its happening to others I have no idea.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone know Lilly's pitch count?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
thanks!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
ru sure?
ESPN.com has it at 80 after the first K of the inning
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 15, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Phillies-Cards tied at 1
Myers getting hit hard
He really is a headcase this year
He tend to implode in one inning.
Nice touch Dempster stood for both anthems.
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.
I really like Dempster
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
He really is cool. This came from a friend in Toronto who’s at the game.
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 15, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
But apparently he stood with hand on heart and at least was mouthing the words to both.
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 15, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Well he is canadaian
or how ever you spell that. :-)
O canada can be really pretty if done right
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I love Ted but he is kind of an odd looking dude.
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.
He was on the radio the day he was signed by the cubs
and consensus is that he’s the most boring interview ever.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't Len just talk about "Cubs fans and a taxi"
He’s referring to Al, right? Didn’t al mention that?
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 15, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions
I was thinking that myself.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 15, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I was there by myself before realizing that everyone was still here.
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 15, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
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