First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Giants, Tuesday 7/1, 9:15 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 1, 2008 9:16 PM CDT
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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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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?
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
Lineup?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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
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
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
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
Yep.
"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 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
The swift "hand" of fate has struck! (And our prayers answered.)
1Dec at shortstop!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
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
Neither have I.
Although we do have to be clear that it’s not for-sure that Theriot is injured. That’s speculation.
True.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
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
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
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.
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
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!
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
C'mon Daryle
let’s have a big first inning
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
Lets stop this DP thing right now before it becomes an epidemic again.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
TWSS
"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
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
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
Denied.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
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
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
DENIED
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
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
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.
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
Are we arguing over the sex of Carrie Muskat?
because technically, he/she did say it.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
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.
To be fair, so was I.
Was not aware that teams could in fact change the lineup once the first pitch was delivered.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
didn't care to much for that love panda.
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
you didn't get the "compelling and rich" anchorman quote?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Any news on how
Len and Bob like theirs?
by deutschegirl67 on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
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
Bob Brenly says that Marquis doesn't have a "putaway pitch."
Where have I heard that sort of thing before…
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
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
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
Gracias!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
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
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
I meant why didn't he flip it
And if it was because fontenot wasn’t at the bag, where was fontenot??
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
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.
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
How is our number 6 pitcher
doing tonight?
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
LOL
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
I'm sorry...FAIL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
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
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
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
Wow.
Wow wow wow.
Well, Lou said on the pregame yesterday that the Giants run a lot. There ya go.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
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
Fontenot should have gotten the tag down
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
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!!
are you sure?
I’m not tivoing right now but I think Fontenot was there.
I rewound it.
Fontenot never made it to the bag. He was heading that direction, but he wasn’t on the base.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Just better than Theriot.
I think Cedeno’s ceiling at this point is utility infielder, with a possibility of being an adequate starter.
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 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.
Errors and batting average...
...join pitcher wins in the “stats that have no real meaning” triple crown.
lol
isn’t it funny how statistics that don’t jive with one’s opinion somehow become less important then when they do?
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
+1
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.)
k
Question: Why are you wasting all this brillant player analysis on us? Why don’t you work for a club?
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.
You should really relax a little.
Geez no one questioned your integrity. It seems no one here can take any ribbing at all.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Agreed...
after watching again…it looks that way.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
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
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
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
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."
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
+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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Apparently
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
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
50% Marquis
is decent.
50% he is horrible.
Tonight its the latter.
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
"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
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.
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
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
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!"
If Under Armour makes gloves then I would look there since everything else he has is from them.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
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
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
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
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."
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
...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
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
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.
Think about the 2006 season...
...and, specifically, the starting rotation. That’s why he got 21 million bucks.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
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."
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
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
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
If Lou comes out to talk to him, I think it ends with Marquis on the ground bleeding.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
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
Its on Hendry
to get a more talented, consistent pitcher, for the team to get to the promised land.
Queue the Blue....
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
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
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
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!!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Yeah, but Marquis is still pitching.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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."
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
Now, if only he'd play baesball.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
He K'd
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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.
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
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
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!
John Rocker was worth hating also.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
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
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
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
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
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!!
TB beat BoSox again
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
Won't stop ESPN from covering every Red Sox bowel movement.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear marquis
please throw strikes.
love,
everyone
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
The problem with that is that Marquis gives up a lot more home runs...
...than you’d expect from a ground ball pitcher.
yeah
but its the f’n pitcher. blow something past the guy don’t NIBBLE
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
"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 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
ha
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Judges?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN?!?
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
wanna ask a third time? lol
"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 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Man thanks -
That seems to be every other comment around here lately.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
See BCB dictionary...
Or watch The Office.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
that is one of many problems
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."
Prayer answered.
That’s the kind of inning he needed.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Flyout to RF. 2 outs
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I swear, Mark Bellanger must've run over someone's dog.
How does he never get mentioned in these “greatest defensive shortstop ever” conversations?
Totally agree
One of the best defensive shortstops of all time. Lousy batting average, though.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 1, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Because it's much more fun to show clips
of Ozzie Smith doing back flips. Duh.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Strikeout. Inning over.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
cue the "i hate kent" posts
in 4..
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
the whole dodgers series
was full of them. figured they’d resurface
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Since you asked,
Jeff Kent can kiss my red Irish ass.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I like the colorful comments tonight...
I just wish the Cubs bats had a little of that venom in ‘em!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
is that their 2nd game
or have they played 3?
b.c i really want to go back to hating the mets
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm still more worried about them than the turd birds.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
i'm only worried about the cubs
we’re in first… if we fall out of first THAN i’ll worry
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
I worry more about the Cubs too but..
I like keeping a close eye on our rivals.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Matt Cain is
dealing so far.
LEt’s hope we can get through to this dude.
dome ks
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."
The Sox shelling them?
Wasn’t Lee pitching tonight?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Sox won it in the bottom of the 10th
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
The Indians losing is the best thing for the Cubs if we want CC
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Derosa gives it a ride, but it's just a long out. 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
And I see we're actually talking about baseball
And after last night, I was so looking forward to a spirited debate on the flaws of Gilded Age political dynamics.
I love lamp?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Anchorman. Great movie, if you get a chance sometime rent it and you will know what he speaks of
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Serious? Ron?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Champ, I think I ate your chocolate squirrel
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
That starts with the first overflow thread. Get Ready.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
No matter how "positive"
we think of players “stepping up”, it is impossible to not miss superstars like Soriano, Z, Aramis. PLUS an effective Reed Johnson.
Would whoever offered up the prayer for Jason to throw strikes....
do it again? You did a great job last time.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions
Dear Jason
throw strikes.
love,
me
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions
Ward handles his fiorst PO chance wiht no incident. 1 away
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
EPatt take notes
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."
Dear God,
Please help this hayseed throw strikes and stop thinking about getting home to his wife & kids. He has a job to do, for which he is paid handsomely. And excessively.
Thank You,
Andrew
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
BARRY Zito? No, That's OK. We're all set on
overpaid, aging pitchers who can’t find the strike zone with a flashlight
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
he was chuckling... so it was a joke :)
"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 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Dartyle Ward showcases the wheels on a flare into LF. 2 away.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
i love daryle ward
his smile makes me smile. :-)
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
and he's ALWAYS smilin'!
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 1, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
He looks like a decoy for 50 Cent.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Jason appears to have located the 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
The power of prayer.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
And now he's lost it again.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
dear god
help jason locate the plate.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
halfblindcubbiegirl, you must have a direct line to God.
Everytime you speak up, Jason looks awesome. Ok, that’s an exaggeration. He looks decent.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Winn helps him out and K's swinging. 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
You're not being the ball, Jason
Well, it’s kinda hard with you talking like that.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That one cant be denied. LOL
"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 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
possibly. LOL
"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 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Get the bullpen ready
Marquis is going 3-2 on most hitters and has 52 pitches through 3 innings. Could be a long night….
Cain is pitching pretty well.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
we are hitting very poorly
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Again, Cain is pitching pretty well
Other teams are allowed to have good pitching performances, regrettably.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 1, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
lead off walks are good
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."
51% of all leadoff runners to reach first score.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
So, half, then.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Anchorman reference again?
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Where that stat com from
I heard something like 70
Good to see that maybe some of the Polish
is coming off the Todd Wellemeyer turd
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
we'll at least a danish person isn't coming off..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
why is the Aramis thing being talked about like its a mystery
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."
Yeah no kidding.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
b/c he doesn't want his wife's medical history
being front page news? why wouldn’t it be a private matter?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh for God's sake.
Then why has ANYONE said it’s for the birth of a baby? I’ve heard that just as much as “family matter”, but I haven’t heard that it’s NOT for a baby.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
No. I have heard it
several times on radio he is awaiting the birth of a son. Perhaps there are complications – or they just don’t want to say anything…
Ronnie has talked about repeatly last night.
He referred to it as birth of his child
"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 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
she's having a baby, no one is talking about her medical history
if that report is wrong, then I understand.
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."
because he's really awaiting the birth of a rooster, not a baby
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 1, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
They said it has been coming for a while...
per some quotes in the trib…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 1, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
probably about 9 months
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."
it wouldv'e had to clear customs
to get into the DR.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta stop helping Cain
with his balls off the plate! DWard!
Ward whiffs. 1 out
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Daryle Ward doing his best Ted Lilly imitation.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
Geo lines out to RF. 2 away
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
ATTN: CAIN HAS A SHUTOUT GOING
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, really. He's got a SHUTOUT????
Well, shucks.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
NO Runs??
That’s incredible!!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I know!
Not every day you see that!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
WHATS A SHUTOUT? TELL ME MORE
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Matt Cain's SHUTOUT is impressing me...
...especially the fact that he hasn’t GIVEN UP ANY RUNS.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
I'll bet he just keeps that up all game long.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
WHAT A SHUTOUT?
what an amazing feat to be pitching a SHUTOUT no RUNS scored RIGHT?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Hey all! Doesn't look too bad so far, marquis holding up?
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
i don't think he looks that awful
but you’ll get different reports. appartently the world is ending b/c its been a hour and we haven’t scored. In all, its PANIC time. :-P
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
ha ha ha ha ha
one of THOSE days. :P
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
feels that way
hehe
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Edmonds grounds to first, unassisted. 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
Cain will walk you, we need to be more patient
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."
Cubs have 3 walks.
Just not getting any hits.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
we need four walks in row
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."
Anyone got a pitch count on Cain?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
60
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."
Thx
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
This wasn't supposed to be an easy game, anyway
Cain is throwing a nice game. Same with Marquis, after a rough first inning.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 1, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
very coo.l
"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 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
D-bags, thats classic
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."
night:)
"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
Good inning for Jason.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Anyone else's HD broadcast look like crap?
it’s stuttering like crazy
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
how many molina bros are there?
"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 reply actions
3 as far as I know
Bengie, Yadier, Jose
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
there like Gremlins
you get one wet and it creates more
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."
TWSS
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
aprroved!
"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 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks - I thought that was appropriate.
Classless, and crude, but appropriate. I apologize if I’ve offended any of the ladies with that one.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
A SHUTOUT and Justin Timberlake.
What more could you ask for?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions
a shutout and no justing timberlake?
Just hazarding a guess
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
did you know matt cain has a shut out going?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't "shut out" supposed to be one word as in "shutout".
Not that I want to harp on the idea that Cain has a SHUTOUT going.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
No.
You get “shut out.” You throw a “shutout.”
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
twtbcbls
“that’s what the bcbladies say” copyright I believe madison?
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
yep yep
"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 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
but we havent gotton to say our favorite thing yet.
"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 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, we will.
It’s only a matter of time…
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
If you all are doing the blog, speaking of our favorite thing
I’d love to help!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
really?
I hadnt really given it much thought today. but it would be something fun to do but Im not too computer savvy.
"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 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't know if you'll see this, and if you don't, I'll post in the game thread today
but yes!!! I’m totally down! I have very limited web building experience, but we could make it cool, I think. A friend of mine is awesome at these things, I could see if she can help. :)
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
?
something to do with Geo I’m sure…lol
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Fonty lines to LCF. 1 away.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
One batter closer to that shutout!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
nice eye Ronny...not
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."
Yes, he did.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
OMGZ!?!!?!?!?!? CAIN IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT?!?!?!?!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
WOO HOO
I’ve had mine since high school. It got me though ISU, too.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jul 1, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
This is now getting frustrating.
I know this guy is a good pitcher, but my god we cannot do anything against him. Alfonso Soriano WE NEED YOU!
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I think there definately is a debate about Vizquel and the Hall..
...contra Len and Bob. Especially if Trammel isn’t in.
If you compare him to other SS of his generation he doesn't get in.
A-Rod, Jeter, Ripken, Larkin, Nomar all had better numbers.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
There's an interesting pro argument
here.
Not sure I agree with it, but I think it has some interesting points.
It's like we have 3 pitchers hitting tonight
with Marquis, Fonte and Cedeno
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
Z is a better hitter then Ronny and Mike
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."
And you just ranked them by ability to hit. Not sure if that was intentional.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
You forgot Ted Lilly.
I think he’s batting eighth.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
71 pitches for Cain
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."
bet he also struck out 5
now thats pretty cool
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
random rock>Cedeno
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."
you just wanted to get an twss in right?
night
"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 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
night
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:28 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
I guess that depends on what kind
of women you date….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
you did
"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 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Cedeno's line so far this season is...
...is .276/.348/.362. That’s not good, but it’s not like he’s Neifi Perez at the plate.
No one is Neifi Perez at the plate
Except, of course, Neifi Perez
He has his own win in the ineptitude HOF
Yeah, I was gonna say...
...IIRC, he was 1 for 4 with a walk last night. Admittedly, though, he has looked pretty bad so far tonight.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Lots of Cedeno hate in this thread
wowza.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 1, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions
This is our chance to get some runs, top of the order coming up
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
A SHUTOUT and Justin Timberlake.
What more could you ask for?
I am experiencing deja vu all over again.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 1, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions
EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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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