Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Padres, Monday 6/2, 9:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2008 11:30 PM CDT
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PrintEyes are closing all over the midwest and east, as sleepy Cub fans try to stay up for the end of this upcoming win!
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Wuertz in.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
whats wrong with him?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont feel like looking at the other threads
No haters around until "you know who" showed up.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Can Wuertz be sent down?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Probably too busy looking at himself on the jumbotron.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
he can crabwalk to it for all I care
as long as he catches it
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
i'd kinda rather see howry at this point, up 7 runs
by philadelphiacub on Jun 2, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
i dunno
things could get out of hand quick, and I’m still not convinced howry is back
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
True
But this one could get ugly if not handled with care
by 20yearsunder on Jun 2, 2008 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol coming in, Soriano going out
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2008 11:39 PM CDT reply actions
It's too bad...
that Wuertz is struggling right now. He was probably (quietly) one of our top 3 relievers last year.
The lead SD radio announcer has to be the most annoying
I’ve ever heard. Was driving home and had him on XM—I could hardly stand it. In fact i put a different game on for awhile.
BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"
Ah sounds like another Ted Leitner hater is born
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I can't even stomach North anymore
His show has turned into inside jokes about his producers squezed between commercials
by VillanuevaExperience on Jun 2, 2008 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
and White Sox propaganda
Thome blew him off and hung up after about 10 seconds for asking stupid questons. What a moron
That's What We All Said
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol
I hung out outside the player parking this weekend, and after seeing Marmol in street clothes I want his babies EXTRA BAD. I’d post a picture but I can’t figure that out this late.
Marmol carried the pink backpack today.
Hence his filthiness.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
Filthier!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
as filthy as this?
http://www.realfooddirect.co.uk/images/products/big/edi-orange-marmalade.jpg
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
hahah!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Now we're getting there
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmalade on a slider filthy!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Shoulve been Cotts...
...unless the go retroactive to his past service time.
THAT's why you bring in marmol
9 pitches. problem solved.
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:44 PM CDT reply actions
WHITE CASTLE!
Nothing substantive to add to the discussion. This is just my version of “LOUD NOISES”
re: blackout
what just happened? local vegas is showing the padres feed and i cant watch extra innings. they cut away like they lost the feed, when they come back the announcers are talking about how someone in the crowd should get kicked out. what he do?
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
Penguins score to win on the power play
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
should be Dead Wings
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Pittsburgh scores on PP in 3rd OT
forces game 6 in Pitt
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:47 PM CDT reply actions
bad day for lee
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I've never truly understood the term "Man Crush"
Until I witnessed Marmol.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
got myself
a #49 home jersey a week ago
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 2, 2008 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
If we hold on, which pretty sure we will,
It will be nice to win the opener of a road series. a RARE feat!
We have done that the last two
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jun 2, 2008 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
i miss len and bob alot
listening to these SD guys. production may be a little better than WGN, but these announcers kinda suck.
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
Precisely why I like him so much.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
The worst part was he built it up!!
Len: “Well Bob, you going surfing this week while you’re in SoCal?”
Bob: “I don’t think so, considering I havn’t my whole life”
Len: insert above quote
ha.
i love len.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Subscriber only?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Sweet!
"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 wasting a couple of his HOF years here.
no offense to Woody.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 11:49 PM CDT reply actions
Marmol is eventually gonna close like Rivera
He has HOF stuff. The Cubs are wasting 40+ saves a year by having Demp & now Wood as the closer instead of Carlos
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Or, they're using pitcher's in the roles that best serve the needs of this ballclub.
"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 using the pitchers they have the most $ invested in
in the marquee roles. it’s not hurting them…yet
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions
no
its easier to pitch the 9th with nobody on and 0 outs than it is to pitch the 7th or 8th with 2 on 1 out. how is that so difficult to understand?
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
Exactly.
You use your best reliever(s) in the situations with the highest leverage.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
that statement might be true
but so what? Woody is a closer because he’s a Cub legend and they have $75M+ invested in him. Period.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
i like to think
he’s the closer because he’s our 2nd best reliever
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
Winner, Winner, chicken dinner!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
No, Woody is a closer becasue he won the job in ST.
Marmol is making you look bad. You should quit while you’re only a little behind.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
please. If the Cubs only had won half the games Wood has blown this year
they’d have the best record in baseball.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 3, 2008 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs do have the best record in baseball, FYI.
"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 sure you meant it that way.
Your wit has been so sharp to this point….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
of course I did. just because you fell for it, don't be bitter
go to my site to see my “wit”
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 3, 2008 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions
like we don't right now
seriously just stop. marmol is doing the 8. woody’s got the 9. worry about the big problems. like whose going to take marquis off our hands because he’s been so god awful.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 3, 2008 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm not going to stop
so, pipe down
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 3, 2008 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
if you believe that, you don't know baseball.
go ahead and believe what Lou told you. jeez.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 3, 2008 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions
9 pitches last inning
let’s save Wood today.
I guess I was wrong!
Can I change my call for Howry to pitch the 9th?
My guess is Marmol
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jun 2, 2008 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Cause Lou
Does not trust anyone else
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jun 2, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, 4 run lead in THIS park...
Let’s just hope he’s really the 2nd coming of Goose Gossage or Mike Marshall, in terms of durability.
Nine pitches - three K's - need sleepy...
"Bieisbol has been berry, berry good to me!" - Chico Escuela
Me too
I’m starting to get loopy. [see also: aspirations of conquering Mount MDBNIU with my army of gnomes]
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions
been watchin those
commercials since I was a kid. It appears he hasn’t aged a day
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 2, 2008 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Bob Rohrman?
Advertises on Chicago TV? I thought I was alone in hating him (along with the rest of the Lafayette TV market).
Remember Bert Wieman (Your TV Ford Man)?
That’s some old school Channel 9 stuff – they recently knocked down that dealership on Ashland
"Bieisbol has been berry, berry good to me!" - Chico Escuela
Former Cub P Farnsworth takes the L in the NYY v MIN game...lol
I liked Farnsworth though.
Well, in his defense
Rasner and some pretty wacky OF defense didn’t do him an favors///
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Guess so....
...but when he beat the crap outa the Reds player, he was the shizzle.
totally forgot that i could just listen to pat and ron on the nets
rare that i get to watch a game live here in the pacific time zone
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
Woah! ZAmbrano is back in...
...accroding to Pat and Ron
It's past all our bedtimes.
Especially Ron’s.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
He should
start bunting, and getting his uniform dirty. Maybe he could scrape his elbow a few times.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
More importantly. Have the Cubs learned anything?
First C-Pat… and now Pie.
Either teach them when they’re young, or let them be who they are. Don’t try to change them into something they’re not.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
As soon as he is able,
I want him hitting in the majors.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
I thought Pie's
problem was hitting to the opposite field…?
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 2, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure Pie's problem in Lou's eyes...
...was his strikeout rate; he wanted Pie to put the ball in play more.
right
I was referring to when he made contact
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 2, 2008 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
it means
“That’s what she said.” Think “The Office,” American version.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
at some point
stop explaining every time
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
Yeah.
The teacher in me always comes out, though…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
what's this?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Len said he just grabbed a baseball and is warming up
Let’s hope we get out of this before we need him.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Another broken bat goes into the stands
and some kid has a neat souvenir.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
He appeared to be intact.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
uhhhhhhh
click ignore on this troll
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
WOW 3 RUN HR
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Well, this is an interesting twist.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
yikes
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Jun 2, 2008 11:59 PM CDT reply actions
POOP!!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:59 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, me too, my tummy hurts now.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 3, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
i love lou's walks to the mound
never seen slower IRIC
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
just thinking the same myself
Guinness is checking their record books
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Wow
Marmol pulled from a game that’s got to be a first
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 3, 2008 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought Lou said he was
gonna stop using Marmol for 1+, I know our starters haven’t been helping us but come on
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 3, 2008 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Wood in
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
bow chicka bow wow
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 3, 2008 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Marmol's been giving up dingers lately...
Me thinky he needs to not be overused.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
Damn it...
We’ve still got ‘em.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
what chanel is the game on extra innings?
my SD feed keeps going in and out
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
looks like its on Game 8
but still blacked out
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
Duly noted.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Clark strikeout, 2 down
"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.
Strikes him out on 3 pitches
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
wow, Woody vs. Barrett
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
love that barrett is the last out
strike this mother _ out!
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
Whole new meaning to "punchout?"
"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 what I was thinking too
"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.
by CubsBall2202 on Jun 3, 2008 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
lets go cubbies/kerry
is LOUD on TV
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
I know you wanna plunk him... please don't!
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
Not to mention,
there’s likely another young pitcher watching this matchup from his hospital bed…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
So true.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 3, 2008 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
No pic of the Gnome with the [ W ] ?
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 3, 2008 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
CUBS WIN!
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Oh my god
Off the bat that looked like it was crushed
"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.
Yeah, I thought he had that.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Ditto ditto!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 3, 2008 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Never easy against these guys
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
great victory!
down 3-0 after the 1st. win 7-6. no more “game overs” !!!!
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
WOW. Pat scared the hell out of me!!!!
Soriano would’ve screwed that Up!
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
Yesss!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
this guy needs to write a song about the cubs
the whole world would sing it
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
I love this Pic more & more everyday.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
who usually posts our friend lenny?
he/she must be asleep
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
Awake...
lol..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
8 games in a row
No one is gaining on this team
"How about eight innings from Jason Marquis tomorrow night."
“You know that’s what Lou and Larry are praying for.”
Funny, that’s how most of my nightmares go.
lol do i ever know the feeling
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 3, 2008 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions
If Marquis goes 8 innings, I will refrain from making any more jokes at his expense for the reaminder oft he season, to include the playoffs.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
You're kinder than I am.
I would, at the VERY least, qualify that statement with “and allow no more than seven runs.”
I feel pretty secure that this is a bet I don't need to hedge.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
goodnight, too!
Waaaay past my bedtime.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 3, 2008 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Nice way to bear down on the Padres!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
This thread was fun.
I hope all the threads this week are as lack-of-sleep silly as this one was!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
I hope to be better rested the rest of the week, actually.
Work second shift, so this is normally my peak time.
Ahh, that's tough
Hope you get some rest!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 3, 2008 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions
I'll be counting on you guys/gals
in Fla for another week
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 3, 2008 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
a little scary but entertaining
good night BCBers
by VillanuevaExperience on Jun 3, 2008 12:06 AM CDT reply actions
Congrats to the Cubs!
AND RESPECT THE GNOME!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
You know, I keep wanting to say...
that I haven’t been this excited since ‘03… but honestly… this season is much more exciting so far.
I’m giddy.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
Big Z player of the game?
C’mon Ronnie…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Great Win
I thought it was headed for an L after that first inning but Zambrano somehow made it through 5 without giving up anything else. I don’t think Marmol is hurting from overuse, I just think he struggles in 9th inning, game on the line situations. He’s confident in the 7th and 8th but gets a little shakey in the 9th.
yeah and wood is much more reliable in the 9th
(and unlike a bunch of haters on here, i’m not being sarcastic). let’s keep marmol in the trouble spots and wood to pitch the 9th
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 12-5 (.706), DRS: 1
Yep. Woody is getting in a groove
and we know the 9th is a whole different animal. Everyone is bearing down and trying to be the hero. Leave Marmol where he is, getting us out of jams and setting the table.
Agreed.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I think it is that second inning
for Marmol that messes with his head. He always seems flat coming off the bench versus the bullpen. I think it is a mental thing now as he throws so hard as a one inning guy.
Let’s go for #9 tomorrow.
Wood & Marmol are off tomorrow…it will be up to Eyre & Howry!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Got to stop walking Dudes
I get the walking Pujols stuff…but Jody F’n Geirut. Likewise if Wuertz does his job…Marmol never even has to face the top of the order in the 9th or even come into this game at all..
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
Very quietly...
...the Brewers are sneaking back into the race, and the Astros are starting to slide out of it. I’m still not convinced about the Cardinals, but I worry about the Brewers.
How can someone sneak back into a race
When you win 8 games straight?
I know where you are going with this, but still…. = )
by IllinoisCubs on Jun 3, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Dan Plesac is amazing.
“Lou has done a great job of spreading the wealth around, and not going to the same guys.”
Really?
He has?
I mean, you seriously believe that, Dan Plesac?
Ronny Cedeno would like to have some speaks with Mr. Plesac.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yeah, didn't understand that.
I suppose Ryan Theriot’s Player of the Game nod won’t help you sleep much easier.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
It pains me even more to say
that Edmonds probably should have won it. I think a little piece of me died writing that…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He should've scraped his elbow last night.
He’d have been a shoo-in
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Low blow Gary
Low Blow
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
I calls like I sees 'em.
Brenly’s gushing over Theriot’s little scrape was just so over the top. It deserves to be ridiculed at every turn.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Man
you’ve really been gettin after BB lately…
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 3, 2008 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh sorry, I was referring to your earlier comments
about Marquis and nightmares
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Then Carlos Marmol's shoulder would like to have speaks with Mr. Plesac.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I think he'd much rather speak w/ Mr. Piniella
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
I seriously doubt that Marmol has any complaints about how much he's throwing.
I’m sure he wants to be in the game every day if he could be, and pitch every inning if they’d let him. It’s Lou’s job to be the adult and tell himself no when he has to.
Nice win but my god we cannot keep using the bullpen this much
the starters have only been goin about 6 innings tops, they need to step it up right now especially against weak teams such as san diego and los angeles
"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.
Nah he got the night off
"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.
by CubsBall2202 on Jun 3, 2008 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
hopefully SWL got howry's cow's
john hancock on a Howry Cow! shirt as he was attempting
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 13-5 (.722), DRS: 1
At the same time, Lou has been overpitching Z and Dempster.
(And Gallagher is throwing more pitches than I’m really comfortable with at his age.)
He’s a convenient scapegoat, but I’m going to blame Marquis. He’s averaging too few innings per game, especially given what he is.
We Could Use A Laugher
Something like a 13-6 affair where Marquis’ shortcomings won’t affect the outcome and he can stay out there to eat innings.
Sounds like a plan!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Here's the deal...
The problem with this team (and it’s a nice problem to have) is they’re in almost every game so Lou can’t just let Marquis give up the 8 runs he would if he were allowed 7 innings or hand it over to Wuertz in a blowout loss to eat up innings. As long as the games are close and the starters can’t go deep into games this will be a problem. The good thing is we always have Marshall and Hill ready to come up if we really get stretched too thin.
Marshall is on the DL, Hill just got off the DL and isn't ready to pitch more than four innings.
I don’t know who’s next on the depth chart to be honest. Kevin Hart, maybe.
Night everyone!!
Thanks for hanging out. This was fun.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 3, 2008 12:18 AM CDT reply actions
Hey, what do you guys say,
Let’s go for # 9 tomorrow night?!
Deal?!
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
heck let's
make it a 12 pack, yes I’m getting greedy
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 3, 2008 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
haha no!
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Jun 3, 2008 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
The old Z rears his ugly head.
The one who’d routinely hit the 70-80 pitch mark in the fourth inning. Let’s hope for the ‘08 model next outing.
Also, we should pray that Wood stays healthy because Marmol is great at getting outs 22-24 but seems to have some real trouble nailing down 25-27.
Stop walking guys, Cubs! Get the pitch counts down, go deeper in the game and save the bullpen!
All & all...
These are pretty nice things to complain about, were winning games, & close games at that.
I agree that this was not BIG z’s finest outing, nor was it Marmol’s, but we still found a way to win; that’s a pretty good sign.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
cubs are 13-5 (.722) since signing edmonds
they have gone from 1 GB from the d-bags for best record in NL at 24-16 to 37-21 and the best record in the NL by 3 games over PHI.
during that time, edmonds is hitting 10 for 36 for .303 / .343 / .543 for an OPS of .886, all eerily similar to his .285 / .377 / .526 / .903 career 162-game average
thank you padres. and welcome, jimmy ballgame. can we all get behind this CUB now and let go of the past?
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 13-5 (.722), DRS: 1
So you're
attributing the cubs success to singing of Edmonds? How bout giving credit were credit is due. It’s Gerald Perry even “Jimmy Ballgame” acknowledges that.
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 3, 2008 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions
he's alittle pitchy
but his solos sounds pretty decent
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
If it was any one's game
I would pick Zambrano; “(8-1) allowed three runs in the first inning before settling down. He legged out three hits to tie his career-high and raise his average to .366. He hit a standup RBI triple that tied the game in the fourth”
espn”s words, not mine.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
I would pick him too
F espn, I wouldn’t care if they said the Earth rotated. They suck, big time…...
by crazymountain on Jun 3, 2008 1:37 AM CDT up reply actions
I know I was asked to stop posting (damn my Sicilian temper!) but I can't
our bullpen is sucking these days…Marmol a 3 run blast? Weurtz walking folks like they are on a leash?
However, I know we are at LEAST 5 – 2 on this road trip….GO CUBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Returning home...
In San Diego..
Games….are…...never….easy…..
Rinse, lather, and repeat.
Thank you, Jim Edmonds. How would anybody have seen this twist coming?
He shuts up the booing Padres fans.
I cannot begin to tell you how sweet that is for me, after all I’ve experienced in SD the past 25 years….
Uh—5 and 2? You are assuming 2 of three in SD? I’m not so sure..
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 3, 2008 1:33 AM CDT reply actions
Very optimistic
Given that Jason Marquis is starting tomorrow, and Greg Maddux has pitched very well at home. 2 of 3 in SD would be an achievement - I don’t care what the Pads record is.
The best I see for this trip is 4-3. To expect more - really optimstic.
The Dodgers are going to play much better at home than they did at Wrigley.
Let’s not get too far ahead here.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 3, 2008 1:39 AM CDT reply actions
I am VERY optimistic....it is the way I live my life.....
I’m thinking that 5 -2 is pessimistic…....
by crazymountain on Jun 3, 2008 1:42 AM CDT up reply actions
And, I have never been SO wrong about a player....
but Mr. Edmonds is being the Edmonds we hated as a CARD…..damn, I hate being wrong….More power to him….I apologize, Mr. Edmonds….I WAS WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we have a little breathing room now after Cards loss
We are now 3.5 up on St. Louis, and 7 up on Milwaukee and Houston.
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
I think it's still a bit early
To say we/you were wrong about Edmonds. He’s strung together a few good games in a row. But one week does not a season make.
No, it's not early
We were wrong about Edmonds. Dead solid wrong.
I can’t WAIT until we go to St. Louis again and he shuts those hicks up.
I am truly the last one to comment on this thread.
CUBS WIN!
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
Yeah, props to you!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
God I can't stand the Brewers blogger
Quote from today’s post:
”
My brother conveyed a story to me about a game earlier in the season…Eric Gagne was entering the game from the bullpen…and fans started booing him before he even threw a pitch! Yes, I know, it is fun to express your emotions…but can we save it for the opposing team?
Let’s not turn into Cubs’ fans, okay”
Almost once a week, he throws a jab at cub’s fans
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