Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Rays, Tuesday 6/17, 6:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 17, 2008 7:16 PM CDT
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Nice. That last thread was unuseable.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Hey, Len just mentioned the Cubs have no hits
No hitter? He’s got a no-hitter? And a shutout?
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions
Weeeee
In play, out(s)
Boo
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Anyone else hearing the constant Cubs chants?
Are they playing in San Diego?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Wait until Marty Brenaman hears this
It’s an outrage!
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
You should've made a FanPost out of this.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
HAHAH!
LET ‘EM HAVE IT MARKIE!
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Come on Dero!
Let’s get him above 80!
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SOB.
Kazmir needs to go away. That kid is filthy
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He'll be gone by the fifth.
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RF DeRosa pops out to 2B Iwamura. Inning over. TB 1 CHC 0 Bot 4th
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Wow. He's not long for this game.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Dempster's close behind-- 62 I think coming to the bottom of the 4th
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Dammit.
We look like the White Sox offense tonight.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
ACTUALLY Al was dead-wrong, the White Sox are awesome. - The Good Doctor
; )
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Get some hits in the 5th and he's gone.
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yeah, because he's pitching a NO HITTER!
cubs = love
You can edit out posts?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
OUR* POSTS, DAMN IT.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Whatever. You always seem to have something negative to say (complain about CAPS, mock me complaining about big pictures.)
Thanks for the pic.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Are we on edge tonight #7?
I haven’t been trying to mess with you tonight, buddy. Sorry if it came off that way. I was honestly wondering if you could edit our posts.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I'm certainly no higher up, but Al tends to frown upon it.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Haha, I totally played that for about 4 straight days during xmas break
After the 4th day I grew tired of it (re: sucked), and gave it up.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Waaaaay too much grinding in WoW for my tastes.
I’m a 3rd Edition D&D guy (3.5, actually). Lot more fun to roll dice.
I liked D&D Online a bit.
And I played FFXI for a year or so, which wasn’t so bad. But I prefer a little less work with my rec activities – if I wanted to run a market economy I’d get a job.
I played Warcraft 3 a lot frosh year in high school
That game was really awesome
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Dude, I see jack shit
I have no idea what people are talking about.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
in that case it's a beautiful naked woman...
or a giant pile or garbage my room mate managed to stack up a good 5’ while I was gone for the weekend
I think that's why northsider got a little hurtsy
I really see nothing, I thought he deleted the picture from lswaidz.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
DOES ANYONE KNOW THAT A NO HITTER IS GOING ON?
DO YOU?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
well i just want people to know for SURE that a no hitter is going on
after all it is a no hitter
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
RF DeRosa makes a nice running catch on Evan Longoria Parker's liner to the corner. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
This is an interesting game. What does a manager do with Kazmir?
Kazmir is pitching a no-hitter yet he has already had 80 pitches after 4 innings. What does a manager do in 4 more innings, if his pace remains the same? Can he realistically go for 160 pitches after 8 innings? Yet, can a manager justify taking out his pitcher if he is pitching a no-hitter.
With Kazmir's injury history, no way you let him go over 110.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He could just this once
That is if he has a no-hitter.
You'd give one great performance for a seaon's worth of good ones?
Not me.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Sure, but no more.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Useless stat of the night...
DeRo’s popup to Iwamura was the first time he had ever put a ball into play against Kazmir (3 Ks and 1 BB).
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Floyd and the ump are jawing over the location of that last called strike.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Cue Brenly rant about scrappy catchers
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
RF Gross strikes out to end the inning. Floyd's 2nd inning solo homer remains the difference. TB 1 CHC 0, Top 5th
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Demp at 75... not too bad.
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Couple of hits coming from work-the-count type of AB's
can make this Kazmir’s last inning. Get it done, CUBS!!!!!!!!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Nice pitchers duel. Now let's get Kazmir's pitch count up to 100 and get into their bullpen.
Just 20 more pitches to 100, and 30 more to 110.
He would only go 110 if he has a no-hitter going
Otherwise…I don’t think so.
That's a really lame name.
lol
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Red is not helping
SWING AT ANYTHING lol
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LF Murton strikes out swinging on a 1-2 count, 1 out. Here comes Hank White.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Murton is completely mystified by Kazmir
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
That's because he's a future NO HITTER THROWER
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Well at least he took 5 pitches.
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why do guys continue to swing at the fastball above the letters?
no one can hit that
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, SO 6 for Kazmir
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
C Blanco singles up the middle, Iwamura dove and it went off his glove. Runner on with 1 out for Cedeno.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
BUH_BYE NO HITTER!!!!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
murton needs to ride his unicorn a bit more to get ready to actually hit.
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jun 17, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions
HANK WHITE!!!!!!!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
does everyone know that kazmir is pitching a shutout?
i’m pretty sure he is. he hasn’t given up a single run yet, not one run at all, in this game ever
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
blaaaaaaaaancoooooooo!
wee! Just like Qualls against Seaver in the 9th. Well, not like that at all but yea!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
C'mon Onedec, patience baby
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions
KAZMIR HAS A SHUTOUT GOING
wow, a shutout
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions
Time for Ronny to ruin the shutout wiht a two-run dong
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
"Breaking ball is pulled foul to the screen, 1-2." Pulled? So swinging late and hitting it to the right = pull to Cory Provus?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
The 2006 Alabama Radio Sportscaster of the Year should know better!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
well, it's not like he's a
Buckeye Newshawk award winner!
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Guh
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions
A triple
might score Blanco
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
sounds good
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
How about 3 infield singles?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
they all look like ropes
in the boxscore!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
CF Johnson grounds slowly to Longoria at third, Evan has to eat it with no play. Runner to 2nd, Reed takes 1st, here comes Theriot.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Is he somehow related to Carlos Zambrano ;)
Maybe that’s why they traded him off, lol.
YEAH REED!
98 pitches!
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That's a boatload of pitches
(Some stats):
He’s hit 8 innings once, 7 innings 3 times, 6.2 & 6 innings once, and 4 innings once.
He’s hit 100+ pitches 5 times(110+ once), and the other 3 times were at least 90.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Are they bothering to hold RJ on at 1st?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions
crap.
Hoping the Theriot Lane was open
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Nay.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
They're talking about the outfield alignment they're using on Theriot - right fielder WAY in.
May see more teams doing that now.
I would.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Rays have smart coaches
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
SS Theriot bounces one OFF THE GLOVE OF THE 1B! One run will score, here comes Johnson, CUBS LEAD! 2-1!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
He said "Here comes Johnson, and he's in!" Something like that. Grrrr.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Watching gameday...
...it’s impressive how many pitches he has thrown over the plate that the Cubs have fouled away. Must be some nasty stuff.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
YES!
"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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Theriot gets a hit despite the shift.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Vei nice
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
did I mention that Kazmir is pitching a TIED game!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2008 NL starting shortstop!
Kidding, kidding
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions
Come on.
He glanced one off the glove. The league is catching up to his right side wormburners.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Gary, didn't you read the text below the subject?
I said I was kidding . . . .
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Infield Hits rule!!!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions
You can't put scrappiness in a boxscore...
...but you can put base hits.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
C'mon Scott, try letting them hit it to the outfield once in a while
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
RIOT!
In play, run(s)!!!!!!!!!
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It's faster than anything else!
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Nice!!!!
That’s what I’m talking about! Goodbye Kazmir!
Rays announcer:
“Well, that was a very scrappy play by Theriot.”
Man, that would be a great description of Theriot. A “scrappy” player. If only we would have made pictures of that on this blog.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Hooray.
That was off the 1B glove, and Reed might’ve scored if the RF had not been pulled in, due to Theriot’s egregious lack of power and propensity to hit to the right side.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Scrappy?
That was bad execution by the Rays – that ball hit TWO of their infielders. Really don’t know what’s scrappy about getting a lucky break. Big dumb sluggers who hate their teammates can get lucky, too.
All Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar
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Not even close.
Signed,
Jimmy Rolliins. Jose Reyes, and Hanley Ramirez.
CC: Yunel Escobar
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Theriot doesn't want to be scrappy...
....it’s just the way he was born.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
I know man
They have so much young talent. Quite frankly, I hope they beat the Redsox and Yanks for years to come.
One more hit and he's DONE.
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WTF MLB.TV
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I'm guessing there's no way
Kazimir comes back out for the 6th.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
David Eckstein
just gave his concession speech, congratuling Theriot on securing the scrappiness nomination
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
congratulating
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
3-2
oH SNAP!
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Fight 'em off Derrek
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions
What an AB!
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by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Bases JAAAAAAAAACK
FOR ARAMISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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Cmon Aram
He has to be getting exhausted on that mound
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by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions
PITCHING CHANGE
OUT: 19 S. Kazmir LHP
IN: 50 G. Balfour RHP
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
A pitcher named Ball-4?
Really?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
great name for a pitcher
so is Riske . . .
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
let's hope this new guy
Grants BallFour
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
+1
Excellent pun
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Adios, Kazmir, hello runs
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I've never heard a stadium have drums constantly being beat on during
a full count. Actually pretty cool, but crazy.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I mean, baseball field*
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
balfour? wasn't he that pitcher that sucked for the brewcrew last season?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Yes.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
BALFOUR
‘07 with MIL: 0-2, 20.25 ERA, 3 G, 2.2 IP, 4 H, 6 R, 6 ER, HR, HBP, 4 BB / 3 SO
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Goalie
I thought he used to be a goalie for the hawks
Walks good A Ram
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
50 GRANT BALFOUR RHP
2008: 2.45 ERA, 7.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 5 BB / 11 SO
CAREER (5 seasons): 5.22 ERA, 86 G, 100.0 IP, 94 H, 58 R, 58 ER, 12 HR, 3 HBP, 63 BB / 115 SO
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
+ 5.6 BB/9
14 baserunners/9 = bad WHIP
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Does Lou now bring in Edmonds for Murton?
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
Do you bring in Kyle Orton for Grossman?
...
Real question, I don’t know.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
What's behind door #3?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
i choose Moses Moreno
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
how about Rita Moreno?
Orber Moreno?
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Rita Moreno, 20 years ago=absolutely
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Now we're just being silly
I mean, Kyle Orton couldn’t even GROW a neckbeard 20 years ago. How is he supposed to compete with her without that?
Few could compete with Rita Moreno 20 years ago.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
If not now, soon.
Lou loves to play matchups.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
not a bad idea
tonight…
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Scott Kazmir will do that to a guy.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
1st day up after a long stint in Iowa
gotta be anxious
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
He wasn't much more lost than everyone else...
...tough spot to get a call up to have 2 AB against Kazimir. But yeah, he didn’t absolutely nothing with it.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
Good patience
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions
3B Ramirez strikes out called on a fastball, 93 mph, inside part of the plate. Inning over. CHC 1 TB 1 Bot 5
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
wow.
that was an opportunity we might not get back.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
lol @ Bad Boy Balfour
Print up the T-shirts, Tampa Bay entrepreneurs!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
at his knees?
apparently Ramy had that operation to move his knees down to his shins over the weekend…
No kidding.
That’s not a strike, nor was it previously in this game.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
rewound and watched again
looked too close to take with 2 strikes
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly, and noe pitcher had gotten that call until then
All I ask of umpires is to be consistent.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Didn't look like a strike on Gameday.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
It didn't look that bad on tv
Could have gone either way almost
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Does on mlb gameday
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Looks low on Gameday
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
MLB Gameday had it just above the knee, and below the belt. There's an easier way to give locale, but, it's not appropriate.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Gameday sizes the model based upon the height of the batter...
...but not the stance or proportions. The XML data should have the actual locations of the top and bottom of the zone for Ramirez.
SIGH
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions
Dempster might follow suit after this inning
Hoping he gets through this with no runs
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
OK, well we tied it up.
Take the lead next inning
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions
LOL
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Focus Ryan
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions
Stop fishing for Rays, and throw strikes
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by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions
And Demp doesn't get the low strike.
This is what annoys me about umpires: no consistent strike zone.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
agreed, seems worse this year
but maybe I’m just older and crankier
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Well, its tougher than it looks
I once tried being an ump for a exhibition game and its tough keeping a consistent strike zone.
Which pitch are you talking about?
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
OT: Scoring update...
Cards and KC: 0-0 top 3
Toronto 0 Brewers 2 bottom 3
Houston 5 Baltimore 2 top 6
Bucos 4 White Sox 2 bottom 2
Dogers 2 Reds 0 top 7 (No clogged bases!!!!)
Damn, can't believe Blue Jays are losing
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
StL and MKE early leads
Craig Counsell has a homerun tonight (?)
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions
not on my screen!
and you missed the scrappy hr :)
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Dave Otto: Iwamura is your prototypical leadoff guy. 4-for-6 in SBs....but, uh, he WILL run.
Yeah, SIX TIMES
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One is pretty cute.
It shows Lou and Ozzie on a tandem bike. Ozzie is peddling his ass off and Lou is behind him with his feet up just relaxing.
Yeah kind of.
Kenny Williams said last night he doesn’t think it’s fair that they have to play the Cubs twice. Boo hoo!!
Kenny Williams is an asshat.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
he's got his boss to blame
Reinsdorf insisted on that a few years ago when they first started talking about rotating the divisions. didn’t want to lose the only series of the year where the Sox drew fans
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
when will the Cards
realize how mediocre they are and fall to their eventual .500?
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
About the same time Tony realizes, "You know what? Beanballs are NOT the answer..."?
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Won't be happening this year.
They have a good team, man. Doubtful they’re act like the ‘05 Nationals and go sub-.500 for the second half.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
going to act*
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
No they dont.
I really dont think they have a good team. I expect them to have a sub .500 second half.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
They have a middling team held together with bailing wire and twine.
Maybe they won’t tank, but I don’t see how you can rule it out.
agreed. On paper they're
“marginal” at best!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
Well, they're getting back one starting pitcher soon
Matt Clement might come back to be effective, too. But I’m speculating about that.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Yes, yes. Maybe one of their injured pitchers comes back and is good.
Maybe one of their Carnival Of Second Basemen will decide not to suck like a Hoover. Maybe they’ll all ride to the postseason on the backs of luxurious pink unicorns.
Did you not see the word "speculating"?
Not even talking about Clement, how about Wainwright and Mulder coming after the break? I’d expect a better response than that, cwyers. You seldom have posts that aren’t informative.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Mark Mulder is about as likely to pitch in the majors this month as I am.
As for Wainwright, he just got on the DL.
There’s a lot and ifs and buts to the Cardinals this season; they could hold it together, but I don’t think that it’s wildly more likely than them NOT holding it together.
Once midseason comes around
They will falter. The pitching will soon be figured out and Ludwick will struggle.
I can't believe it took this long
I expected hourly updates on the ‘blog about his trip from home to the ballpark
Good grief.
Just when I thought I couldn’t be any more annoyed with Bob Brenly.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Curious: What annoys you? The Theriot praise or is there more?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
That, too.
It’s one thing for an announcer to be critical of player, but that was too far.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
i do agree w/ the throwing a dart
at the dugout and hitting 24 guys who play a better LF…
however you’d need 2 darts ‘cause you gots to throw at the bullpen too yo
(dunno why i’m talking like that…)
The Theriot praise
the constant apologetics whenever a catcher blatantly screws up a ply, the kvetching about balls fouled off the toes, his anecdotes about his son hitting with a wood bat….his act has grown really tiresome for me
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
wow,
there’s a blast from the past.
"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 17, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone might want to get up in the 'pen
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions
Hello?
Get someone up!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Comcast Graphic: They show yesterday's minor league games and "BOISE HAWKS: Season Starts Today. Michael Brenly Debuts This Week?" Ugh, don't care!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
CF Upton sends one past a diving Theriot into CF, runners at the corners.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Pastadiving Theriot!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Dave Otto is trying to say it was a good effort by Theriot, but really he wasn't even close to it. Looked like he was diving just to be diving.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
This is why Cedeno needs to be at SS
Theroit range blows.
That's what he does.
He’s crappy…er, scrappy
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Great AB by Upton
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions
A former Cub prospect.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
With Dempster falling behind LF Hinske 2-0, Rothschild calls time for a visit.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Hey, did you guys hear there is an NBA basketball game on?
Sorry, I had a flashback where ESPN was doing the Cubs broadcast again.
Is Rajon Rondo playing in it?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
impossible.
Next thing you’re going to tell me is some kid named Joba is pitching for the yankees
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Hinske may have swung at ball 4
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions
LF Hinske STRIKES OUT CALLED! Way to go, Demp! Inning over. Hinske throws his bat.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
really, there is an NBA game? i actually just learned this fact 5 minutes ago by going to ESPN.com, but previously i had no idea. probably because it is not 1988.
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jun 17, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions
K!!!!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Baha! The umpire called THE BATTER out!
Hinske is in truuubbblleee
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Whew!
You da man, Dempster! Now sit down …
... and GET SOMEONE UP IN THE ‘PEN!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions
Whew. Cubs the benficiary of a close call this time.
This ump’s zone is….interesting
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
see?
inconsistency can be good! Except to lifelong Cub fans…
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
+1
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by the way
demp is rocking a pretty slick beard
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
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 17, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Guiys with red beards exude awesomeness.
/strokes red beard.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I'll stroke
my red beard too…
"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 17, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
what is this
a carnival?
"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 17, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
...
well, ok. But I think I’ve missed my chance…
"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 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Not his best night
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
twss
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I'm waiting for Mark
to climb into the stands with his bat. :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 17, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone disagree that Lieber should come in next inning? I predict the beginning of a 3-inning, 57-pitch, 7-K Marmol outing though.
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jun 17, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
Your name's awesome
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Bob & Len
thought that Ryan might come out for one batter, then switch to someone else.
"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 17, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
hit it well, 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 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Just Theriot's.
That kind of awesomeness needs to be enshrined.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
TWSS
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Matt looks awful tonight.
Completely outclassed.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
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