First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Giants, Tuesday 7/1, 9:15 CT
by Al on Jul 1, 2008 9:16 PM CDT
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yes!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GO CUBS!!
first
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can I get a "granted"?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I seek justice.....
DENIED.
Quick, what movie?
by soonerbered on Jul 1, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fourth.
Dome reaches!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
there we go
"Here's the pitch to Aramis, THERE'S A DRIVE, DEEP LEFT-CENTER, CUBS WIN!!! THEY WIN IT, RAMIREZ 2-RUN SHOT, OH BABY! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?" -Len Kaspar
by Cubs1389 on Jul 1, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome reaches on error by Giants 3B Castillo
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
asked this in other thread as well
To anyone who has been to Shea: I’m going to New York next week and was thinking about going to see Shea Stadium. I was wondering if it was worth seeing before it is torn down. The pitching matchup is Lincecum vs. Santana so that could be a factor…
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That pitching matchup sounds like its worth going. I've never been to Shea, but those two would be fun to watch in any ballpark.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 1, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shea is easy to get to on the Subway
Take the 7 train – kinda like the Red Line to Addison.
by ChipSet on Jul 1, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it a dump? I've heard mixed reviews on it. My seats would be in the loge boxes
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'll appreciate Wrigley more
or for that matter, the Cell. But why not go.
by ChipSet on Jul 1, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well yes Wrigley is better definately
but where would you rank it if all stadiums were ranked
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
def go
"Here's the pitch to Aramis, THERE'S A DRIVE, DEEP LEFT-CENTER, CUBS WIN!!! THEY WIN IT, RAMIREZ 2-RUN SHOT, OH BABY! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?" -Len Kaspar
by Cubs1389 on Jul 1, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Betting Theriot is out with his hand problem again.
DeRosa just batted second.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Len is confirming that Theriot is out of the game.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on Jul 1, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derosa in 2 spot, Ronny in the 8 spot.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derosa, hitting second, pops out to CF
Theriot was a late scratch. Len and Bob speculate it is due to his bruised right hand.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee singles to LF
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
New lineup (presumably):
Dome
DeRosa
Lee
Ward
Soto
Edmonds
Fontenot
Cedeno
Marquis
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pat just verified that
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa at third, Cedeno at short, Fontenot at second.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's correct, according to Len
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got the info from Len.
The presumption was that Lou didn’t make any OTHER changes to the lineup.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The swift "hand" of fate has struck! (And our prayers answered.)
1Dec at shortstop!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have never wished an injury on Theriot.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither have I.
Although we do have to be clear that it’s not for-sure that Theriot is injured. That’s speculation.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't heard how he hurt his hand...
In the field? Batting?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 1, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe it was fielding.
Took a ball off his hand, near the thumb
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Believe he has a bruise there.
They’re being very coy about it, trying to avoid giving other teams ideas on how to pitch him.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
got jammed
and tweaked something, if i understood the article i read right.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I didn't mean anyone prayed for an injury.
I just meant many of us have a stated preference for Cedeno playing shortstop – especially with Marquis on the mound.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lee baby
"Here's the pitch to Aramis, THERE'S A DRIVE, DEEP LEFT-CENTER, CUBS WIN!!! THEY WIN IT, RAMIREZ 2-RUN SHOT, OH BABY! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?" -Len Kaspar
by Cubs1389 on Jul 1, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Daryle
let’s have a big first inning
by deutschegirl67 on Jul 1, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DWard grounds into and inning ending 4-6-3 double play.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets stop this DP thing right now before it becomes an epidemic again.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 1, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Religious gal, eh?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't have to stop before it starts again?
I don’t think we have had our vaccination from it yet.
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 1, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"He's not trying to do it." Carrie Muskat
...someone had to say it.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 1, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Denied.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that one is weak
denied?
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
denied
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DENIED
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haters lol
“he’s not trying to do it” is blatant innuendo – i didn’t realize the standards were sooooo high
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're a tough crowd, yup
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and that many denied... surely is one that is denied
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we arguing over the sex of Carrie Muskat?
because technically, he/she did say it.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 1, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday is SO confused right now...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, so was I.
Was not aware that teams could in fact change the lineup once the first pitch was delivered.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason's fastball is up in the zone.
He better fix that, most rickey-tic
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lewis single into RF
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT Ron drinks his coffee black. Pat puts half and half in his
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thats random
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hence the OT
they were talking about it
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know
:-)
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fascinating story. Compelling and rich.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much like the coffee itself.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't care to much for that love panda.
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you didn't get the "compelling and rich" anchorman quote?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, sorry, no.
I guess I need to see that movie a few more times.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any news on how
Len and Bob like theirs?
by deutschegirl67 on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: only one 4H meeting left
until fair. Words cannot express how happy i am.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bob Brenly says that Marquis doesn't have a "putaway pitch."
Where have I heard that sort of thing before…
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis is really his own worst enemy.
His head is a screwy as Zambrano used to be (may still be). He is also terrified of throwing strikes.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 1, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis walks whomever is hitting second for the Giants.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
durham, 2b
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gracias!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
still plays? wow
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
according to gameday
couldn’t make this stuff up
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throw is high, takes Lee off the bag. FC.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant why didn't he flip it
And if it was because fontenot wasn’t at the bag, where was fontenot??
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 1, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
But Brenly blames Cedeno anyway. Douchenozzle.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rewound it; Fontenot wasn't on the bag when Cedeno went to the base.
Now, whether or not Fontenot could have made it before Cedeno did is open to debate.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brenly had his mind made up.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is our number 6 pitcher
doing tonight?
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
by diehardmark on Jul 1, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Winn ground into 6-3 fielder's choice.
Of course Brenly finds fault with Cedeno. F-n schmuck.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That may have been on fontenot
but Cedeno shouldn’t have made the play at second on his own
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fotenot wasn't on or near the bag.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the flu theriot has
"Here's the pitch to Aramis, THERE'S A DRIVE, DEEP LEFT-CENTER, CUBS WIN!!! THEY WIN IT, RAMIREZ 2-RUN SHOT, OH BABY! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?" -Len Kaspar
by Cubs1389 on Jul 1, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
that Cedeno is a defensive wizard
by soonerbered on Jul 1, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot's hand is fine, sayeth L&B.
Stomach flu.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did he party a little hard last night?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 1, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
last try i promise...
TWSS
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry...FAIL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eww.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fail
watch how these are used over the course of the night and maybe you’ll do better tomorrow
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
deal
i swear it works when i’m just talking to my friends haha
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Wow wow wow.
Well, Lou said on the pregame yesterday that the Giants run a lot. There ya go.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to pay attention, Geo.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis was not happy with that throw to second.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot should have gotten the tag down
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jul 1, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wake up, Guys.
You all look asleep out there tonight. First, Cedeno’s poor play, and now they give the Giants a gift run.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Cedeno should have just flipped the ball to the guy who wasn't on the bag.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you sure?
I’m not tivoing right now but I think Fontenot was there.
by soonerbered on Jul 1, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I rewound it.
Fontenot never made it to the bag. He was heading that direction, but he wasn’t on the base.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya but he held up once he saw Cedeno running to the bag on his own
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, come now.
Really jumping through hoops now to blame Cedeno for trying hard to make a play.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I said above, whether or not Fontenot beats him to the bag is open to debate.
But even if he flips the ball, you’re not assured a double play.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
not making the double play was assured when he took three steps with the ball in his glove.
Fontenot may or may not have made it to the bag, but ideally he is there on time to make the turn. I put that one on Fontenot
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's kinda the way I saw it as well
I just don’t understand some of you all’s man-crush on Cedeno. Is it that people think he’s good, or just better than Theriot? I think I’ll trust Lou to lead us to the best record we’ve had in like 70 years, and he thinks Theriot is better fit.
by soonerbered on Jul 1, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just better than Theriot.
I think Cedeno’s ceiling at this point is utility infielder, with a possibility of being an adequate starter.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't see that either.
RC has 32 errors in 889 career TC’s. RT has 24 errors in 987 TC’s.
RC has a .252 avg in 815 AB’s. RT has a .287 avg in 981 AB’s.
I know RT doesn’t hit for power, but not everyone on the team has to hit for power. And again, I’ll trust Lou.
by soonerbered on Jul 1, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Errors and batting average...
...join pitcher wins in the “stats that have no real meaning” triple crown.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
isn’t it funny how statistics that don’t jive with one’s opinion somehow become less important then when they do?
by soonerbered on Jul 1, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't be an ass
cwyers doens’t cherry pick stats that match his opinion, he likes DEEP stats. E’s don’t indicate a fielder’s skill and BA isn’t enough of a picture to see what someone is really like at the plate.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+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 gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You make me wistful,
or maybe it’s winsomee.
No, actually, it’s just gas.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm in a grumpy mood
i was around snotty kids for 3 hours. if you’re gong to be an ass, i’m going to be unpleasent. so, either don’t or brace yourself, mmkay?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of fall in between
I think sabermetrics (sp?) and the “deeper” numbers can be useful, but I don’t completely ignore the “old” stuff either.
That said, HBCG is right. cwyers is consistent, and to say otherwise really doesn’t make sense.
by cocknfire on Jul 1, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont have the math skills to be a saber-magician
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't actually calculate the numbers
And in some cases, I don’t understand them.
But I like looking at them. They’re pretty.
by cocknfire on Jul 1, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you prefer poetry right?
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I take my cues
From the rock-solid insights of Joe Morgan
by cocknfire on Jul 1, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
insights is ONE way of putting that
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you go ahead and look over my body of work...
...you’ll find this opinion to be pretty consistant. I use OPS or OBP/SLG in casual conversation, Linear Weights for when I’m doing research. For fielding I use Zone Rating. Add a positional adjustent and it’s called Wins Above Replacement. (I also have my own baserunning stat based on PBP data, if you’re curious.)
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
k
Question: Why are you wasting all this brillant player analysis on us? Why don’t you work for a club?
by soonerbered on Jul 1, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because I like the Cubs and find it fun to hang out here.
If you don’t like my conclusions or don’t agree with them, that’s fine. I like to think my work stands for itself as close to professional-grade analysis; I’ve had conversations with people who do consulting work for MLB clubs and they sometimes get to talking above my head – stuff like ANOVA escapes me right now.
So, I do it because it’s fun and it’s a hobby. If you don’t care for what I do, that’s fine. But I really don’t like it when people question my integrity baselessly.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should really relax a little.
Geez no one questioned your integrity. It seems no one here can take any ribbing at all.
by soonerbered on Jul 1, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
theres ribbing
and then theres being a jerk.
guess which one you came off as?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whatever
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's completely disingenuous.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
isn’t it funny how statistics that don’t jive with one’s opinion somehow become less important then when they do?
Okay, so if that isn’t questioning my integrity, what is it.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't use his words against him! He was just joking!
I know I call people liars all the time when I’m teasing with them. It usually gets a huge laugh.
by cocknfire on Jul 1, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow..
I give. that’s not at all what I was saying. I don’t care if you think I’m an ass, I been called worse by better. but I wouldn’t take that the way you took it.
by soonerbered on Jul 1, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's trying to claim it was a joke now.
Which is completely ridiculous.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Backpedalling is rough on the hamstrings.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to mention ones balance
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who said he's wasting it
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Ronny's fault...
No way they get the runner at first even if he flips it to Fonty.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 1, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot wasn't on the bag.
If Ronny flips to him, there would be no outs
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that because our 2B is playing 3B?
Lou’s musical chairs in the MI has to stop.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'd rather have Fontenot playing third or short?
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care what he plays
he should be in Iowa.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, then, EPatt should be at third or short?
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
:-) I like Patterson better, but maybe I’m the only one who still does.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
E-Patt does play 2B naturally
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Fontenot better than Patterson...
...but with Theriot and Ramirez both unavailable they’re essentially the same player – a backup second baseman who plays no other infield position.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOT RHETORICAL -
do you know E-Patt’s fielding percentage @ 2B in Iowa?
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, and to be frank I don't know that it matters.
Fielding percentage is a poor way of measuring defense. The best minor league defensive numbers I’m aware of are Dan Fox’s Simple Fielding Runs; he works for the Pirates now, sadly, so no chance of getting 2008 numbers. But I think he was around a -5 in 2007, not great but not terrible.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FonteYes belongs @ 2B, and nowhere else on the diamond
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, a 2B usually has more chances in a game
than a 3B. Therefore, I would put my better defensive 2B at 2B.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot doesn't have the arm for third.
You’d have to set DeRosa up to handle the relay throw anytime a grounder was hit to him over there.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't have the glove for 2B.
Does that make him a DH?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot is a passable defensive second baseman.
This is probably our best defensive alignment with the current personel. Asking Lou to do otherwise is asking him to put his team in a worse position to win this ballgame.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, yeah, he doesn't have much choice, does he?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed...
after watching again…it looks that way.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 1, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, what happened?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Double steal
1st to 2nd
3rd to home
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought we left the Little League play in US Cellular Field.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foul tip that doesn't hit the ground and remains in the cathcer's mitt
is the same as a swing and a miss. Runners may advance at their own risk.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah. Thanks
I have GOT to get my TV fixed.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This first inning is a comedy of errors
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just go ahead and hand them them a run Geo
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's do for a mistake, not worried about Geo making to many more of those, he'll give us that back offensively
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 1, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're gonna have fun in here tonight
I can tell.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, this is a fun bunch
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: There's a baseball game being played tonight
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I turned on my TV to see a game....
and instead, I’m watching Ringling Bros. Circus.
Lucky we didn’t get another run scored there on the wild pitch.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im guessing more baseball tonight
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would it be asking too much
to ask Jason to get this guy out?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 1, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright rough start
but i think we’ll get to cain – the only question is, can marquis settle in and keep us close?
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
50% Marquis
is decent.
50% he is horrible.
Tonight its the latter.
by The E-Man on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
IT'S THE FRIGGIN' GIANTS!!!
Throw strikes, for God’s dake!!!
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Sake", even...
Exit – stage left…
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the ?????
When is Marquis going to learn how to pitch?
by cubbie1029 on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When are we gonna learn to let him pitch for another team
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 1, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't think
they have tried to find him a new home? You have to have someone willing to take him..it’s not an easy thing to do.
by sue369 on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When are we going to get him infielders
that know how to turn a DP?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hes got decent stuff
lots of movement on his stuff.
Stuff doesn’t make the pitcher.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT
Does anyone know what type of glove Kosuke uses? That black & white one. My kid really wants one.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If Under Armour makes gloves then I would look there since everything else he has is from them.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 1, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah maybe. It looks like a Nike glove,
but I can’t find it anywhere
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dragon might know...
you can ask him if he shows up..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good call. Thanks
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man I really don't like Marquis
bad stuff and no control is not a winning combo
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i wonder why we gave him 21 million bucks
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because the next highest offer was 20?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...we should just not have signed him
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just laying around. No one else was using the 21 mil.
Against a better team, we’re probably three runs down right now.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has some interesting pictures of Hendry
Thats the only thing I can figure.
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
by diehardmark on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think about the 2006 season...
...and, specifically, the starting rotation. That’s why he got 21 million bucks.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Hendry had it left over after paying Soriano
and he gave to the first crappy pitcher he saw
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coaching visit to the mound
how interesting was this one?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou elected not to participate in this one. Im convinced at this point he would prefer never to speak to Marquis.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah
i was hoping for more fireworks. the last one was fun in a trainwreck kind of way
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Lou comes out to talk to him, I think it ends with Marquis on the ground bleeding.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the ump ejects Lou from behind...
...as Lou heads back to the dugout.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop the bleeding at one...please
Marquis needs to find the strike zone.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 1, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Its on Hendry
to get a more talented, consistent pitcher, for the team to get to the promised land.
by The E-Man on Jul 1, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Queue the Blue....
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brenly hit the nail on the head
if you can’t strike anybody out, you may as well pitch to contact early in the count instead of going 3-1 or 3-2 on everybody.
"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin
by davidalanu on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that could have been worse, lets forget that happened
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's cringe-inducing, but that is damn funny.
well done.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cain is hittable
I’m looking for big things past this
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Saw that commercial for the movie "ET"
I vote that he steps on and pitches this game for us. How bad could he be?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ET throw home...
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
question
can someone tell me what twss stands for? I’ve been reading the boards for a while and have never understood what it stands for.
by cubbie1029 on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thats what she said
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THATS WHAT SHE SAID
Really serves no baseball purpose; our immaturity, that’s all
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we reserve to right to say deny you if you twss
again kinda immature
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, wait a second
I just peeked back overa t gameday from the way y’all were talking i thought we were down 100893 runs.
it is still 1-0 right?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yea
we just hate marquis
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but Marquis is still pitching.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
also, the reply button
is your friend here. :-)
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh.
We strive for more creativity, and your last one set the bar pretty high.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good b/c that wouldn't have made any sense
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was trying figure out how that could make sense
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah it wouldn't have
UR DOIN IT RONG!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's TWSS, please
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
370 career homer for Edmonds
its amazing he could hit over 400, really shows you the difference in the eras.
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on, Hamster Power.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow some kid there really loves Marquis
At least someone does
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 1, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ronny really likes to swing.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now, if only he'd play baesball.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully, he won't play ball the way I spell "baesball" says Chico Escuela.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright gameday skipped the end of
fotenot’s AB what happened?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He K'd
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 1, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
danks.
:-)
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ball snuck past the bat
sneaky sneaky sneaky
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jul 1, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well he headed to the dugout
And another out was added to the board.
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 1, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that was helpful
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ronny taps out to Durham. 3 outs
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a surprise!
The former “ONEDEC”
by The E-Man on Jul 1, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding.
That half-inning was mediocrity in action.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT, Mets still up 7-4, now in ninth!
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 1, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"claps"
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 1, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Billy Wagner time.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't normally care much about character issues in baseball...
...but I just have to say, for the record, that Billy Wagner may be the person I hate the most on the entire planet. I swear that man is the embodiment of evil.
I hope he pitches well, though.
by cwyers on Jul 1, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say I hate him,
but I consider him a complete and total assbag.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i haven't heard assbag in years
hahaha
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not particularly familar with his assbaggery...
...but I don’t doubt it. In any case, I just want him to shut down the Redbirds.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Rocker was worth hating also.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 1, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yes.
And he returned the favor.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job...for an assbag.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sense better at bats next time through against Cain.
...wishing, hoping.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 1, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
J-Ed had a good one
worked a walk. Keep the faith. :-)
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castillo flies the track in RF. 1 down.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Honoring him is one thing
I think he’s trying to show him up
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jul 1, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 for last 41
we say “the trend is not your friend” in the money management business.
He’s a SELL.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 1, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs