First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Giants, Saturday 7/12, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 12, 2008 12:00 PM CDT
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The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
I remember Jason Kendall had a similar picture like that
Northsider posted it. It said something like “KENDALL: HE’S A 3-TIME ALL-STAR!”
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
4th
Yes!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Awww...you're too sweet..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice version of the National Anthem..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
who was it?
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Blackwell?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Patrick Blackwell
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
lets do this...
weather doesnt look too shabby
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:04 PM CDT reply actions
DOES ANYONE HAVE THE MLB TV PROMO CODE
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by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 12:05 PM CDT reply actions
one-time use
most likely
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
that was in yesterday's thread
following Al’s recap if I remember correctly … someone called MLB tech support
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
don't need it..
just go to the menu and download the plugin…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
NexDef plug-in
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Heh
Linux user here…no shot at doing that. I had to find a script just to hunt through their crappy video system to get the physical link to the broadcasts, since sliverlight pretty much works only in windows machines
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
preacherman
sends some amens and halleluah’s to that
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Concur
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone want to pass me an old style?
It of course isn’t on the shelves over here…
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
bottle or can?
:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
did you see the
video in fan shots of the 10 year old drinking beer?
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
yup
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yesterday?
I saw a dad hand his son a glass of beer and the kid drank some. Why would they let their kid drink beer and especially in public?
and
the csn cameras just happened to be on him…crazy, i bet the director in the truck about crapped himself
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Valez grounds to theriot, 1 out
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Let's play baseball today
The Cubs are on their way
On the rad-i-o
tune to 7-2-0-oh!
Everybody loves the cubs
Everybody loves the cubs
It’s baseball time again
Here on WGN
Chicago loves the Cubs (let’s go!) on w-g-n
God I miss this intro, I’m such a dork
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
96 on the gun!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
castillo k's, 96 mph
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
K at 96mph
Very nice.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Careful..
You’ll make Geo jealous….:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Geo has nothing to fear,
I guarantee it. :P
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
He's what..
26?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
2 out walk to durham
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Molina flys out, 3 down
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Flyout to Edmonds
to end the inning.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
now lets..
tear up this giants pitcher!
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions
Blasts?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
go with it!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot single
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Was that yesterday??
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Gail Fisher was talking about that in the Pre-Game
That’s cool.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Fukudome bunt hit, weird play hit castillo in fair then went foul
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
should have tagged
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn...
Thought that was out
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2008 12:17 PM CDT reply actions
Lee flies out
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
With the delay on MLB audio
I heard the crack of the bat & your post immediately came up. Took all the suspense out of it :)
Sorry, no evidence
He’s sneaky.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Rare error for Pat Hughes..
Called that a hit…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
So did Len
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Ramirez lines out to center
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Ok every single ball has been hit hard, we just can't hit them at people
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I suppose it depends on what you mean by "best pieces of hitting"
by Texas Wahoo on Jul 12, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's go Geo!
We CANNOT come out of this with no runs. Come on!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
was rami's line out
not the craziest line out u ever 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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:20 PM CDT reply actions
I am blacked out and my stupid MLB "free" TV wont work
What was so crazy about it?
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto k's
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Theriot really should have tagged on lee's flyout
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Theriot should have hit a homer too..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
there you go again!
I love and appreciate sabermetrics, but how can Theriot’s recent production be wrong? Is there something on your blog about this?
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Selective endpoints.
His recent production isn’t wrong, it’s just an incomplete picture of who he is as a hitter. I’ve written plenty about Theriot on multiple blogs, and there’s a request on Skribit for me to go back to that well.
I haven't compared the numbers...
but it seems he had a little more pop last year.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
He did, but at the same time he had a below-average walk rate.
I’d expect his walk rate to decline a bit, and his power production to increase a bit. Of course, I’ve been expecting this for a while now, so maybe it’s never going to happen.
see iowa cub
anything theriot does good is an “incomplete picture.” anything he does poorly is “the real theriot.”
getting a solid lead off single? failure. 3 and 4 hitter failing to score the run? best piece of hitting in the inning.
make sense?
Ramirez hit a screaming line drive...
...that’s a hit nine times out of ten, and Lee’s hit had a good shot at being a double. That’s how you want those guys to hit the ball.
Theriot got the ball off the end of the bat – he would even probably tell you that he was trying to square the ball up a bit more and hit a line drive. It’s about process, not results.
isn't it about both?
but i agree with you on lee and aram. i just think it’s amusing how far people will go to avoid saying anything good about theriot…
I'm a sabermagician, not a scout...
...but when you’re scouting or coaching, you’re looking at how a player swings more than what happens when he swings. You want Lee and Ramirez to go out there and do what they did at the plate in the first inning – they did their jobs, and you just have to tip your caps to the other team and say they made some good plays in the field.
Theriot “missed” on that hit in the first inning, but missed in his favor. Heck, even Bob Brenly said as much, and if he could get his hands on a set of ovaries he’d have Theriot’s babies.
LOL
that’s gold!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
If Edmonds would stop being a hot dog and just run and catch the ball we would have an out
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
He was playing too shallow to get back there in time.
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
He always plays shallow
He just isn’t as fast as he was.
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
That's exactly right
Don’t really think there was much hot doggin’ it there. Just not as fast as he used to be. He’s 38.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Indeed-he needs to get more comfortable with that!
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah.
It’s not his fault that he’s lost a step, but he does need to adapt to it, and start cheating a bit further back in the outfield.
Bowker K's
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
That is a pretty thick chain.
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
He can wear whatever he wants
if he keeps striking people out like this.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
i sorta like the style...
we’ve all gotta have our piece of flair.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
these batters are turning themselves into pretzels
trying to hit those fast balls
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
I'm not complaining
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Sit down!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Aurillia k's on a fastball, 2 down
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Dick Butkus doing TMOTTBG today...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Inning over
Foulout to DeRosa. Nice job, Rich.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
MAN
he knows how to use the corners
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:28 PM CDT reply actions
Vizquel flies out to end the inning, great job by harden to shut them down after the double
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Harden...
Lookin’ sharp… I like it.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions
2 ip...
and im starting a man-crush already…
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:30 PM CDT reply actions
you must be a man-crush whore!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
He eerily reminds me of the 03 Mark Prior
But unlike Prior, Harden is headstrong.
Hopefully...
Shoulder strong too.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
While I agree with the comparison, it still scares the crap out of me when I hear that name
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Yes
Please never mention that name again in the company of harden
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, it's just somewhat of a similar pitching style
However, Harden mechanics are far better than Prior mechanics.
harden's
are a little odd, too. that weird little 87mph thing he throws has got some filthy movement on it. pitches aren’t supposed to move like that. hopefully that’s not gonna strain his shoulder…
harden almost seems really over the top with his arm, and falls off to the side a bit. probably not a big deal, but odd.
The only problem with Harden
Is tat he needs to rely more on the movement of the fastball rather than velocity. Sometimes he overdoes it with his 98 mph fastball. Just ask Big Z and he will tell that a 93 mph fastball is enough to get people out.
Harden mixes speeds on his fastball.
He starts off the game around 92 mph, and his velocity goes UP the more he pitches. Very odd. I suspect he dials up the speed when needs it, to save strain on his arm.
I read that
He stopped throwing one of his pitches to also ease his arm. I feel like it was a cutter or something similar, but don’t remember…just remember being surprised that it wasn’t a slider or slurve or something that usually leads to arm trouble.
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
What I really like about Harden so far...
...is that when his defense lets him down like that, he just bears down and strands the guy on second. Utterly filthy strikeouts.
Edmonds strikesout
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
they just showed a cardinals fan
or maybe a Cubs fan with a Edmonds shirt…
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
he's coming down to earth a little..
but thats baseball.. it’ll help having reed back full time now, i think playing all those games when Reed was on the DL has worn him out a bit..
"Go Cubs Go"
Derosa with a triple
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Alright DeRosa!
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
Nice triple
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2008 12:33 PM CDT reply actions
is there a fastball...
derosa can’t hit? fun to watch him square anybody up. not sure why he ever gets a fastball….
He is so underrated
IMO, one of the best 2nd baseman in the NL.
you would think
teams would realized not to throw a fastball to him
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions
LBR!!!
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions
HE ALREADY DID!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
1-0! WOOT
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
Fontenot single, 1-0 cubs
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Sneaky single!!!!!
Isn’t this around the same time that Fontenot came up and was white hot last year?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
yes it is..
i was thinking about that when i was reading the write up about him on Cubs.com.
"Go Cubs Go"
What in the world was bochy thinking by not walking fontenot
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
he was thinking...
... what am i doing managing this bad team?
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
damn i'm way ahead of y'all
and i’m all the way in england!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Ha...Santo..
“My man, little Babe Ruth”.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Agreed...
Him and Pat both seem amped today…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Gamecast has been drinking.
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't you be
If you were gameday?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
lol...
... maybe you can drink a pint for gameday? you get cubs games at the pub?
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
of course not
But I have AFN and MLB.tv so I’m covered.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
YAY!!!!!
(Sorry for the delay, audio just cut out. I have got to fix this system. PxP for a bit, please?
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Theriot walks
Dome’s up with runners at first and second with 2 out.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Nice to meet you, Fine!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome!!!
Haven’t seen you in a gamethread forever!!! Sorry about the hangover, that sucks!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Just keep drinking water... unless you were drinking wine last night!
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
really?
why no water with wine? I’ve never heard that!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
intriguing.
That explains a couple really rough mornings…
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
It's more with red wine than with white
And it basically keeps you at that drunk/sick state.
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
If you shouldn't drink water what should you drink?
by John Q Freejazz on Jul 12, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
more wine, of course.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome bounces out to end the inning.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Chad Fox...
He’s still on the team? 60 day DL?
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply actions
I think so, though I hope he doesn't pitch again for us this year
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I just...
Always see him in the dugout and he hasn’t pitched in a while
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Well thats nice of the Cubs to let him stick around and hang out in the dugout.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Kosuke has lost a little bit of that patience at the plate from earlier in the year
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
He's probably frustrated by the recent slump
I fully expect him to come out of it.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
He may be worn out. The AS break should help.
by Seattle Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Except hes playing in the all star game
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jul 12, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
he still gets Monday, Wednesday and Thursday off. . .
by Seattle Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
He had an 0-47 slump
in Japan two years ago, and ended up winning the batting title
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
i think dome is just a little worn out w/ everything
he’s been through a lot lately, and there’s a lot of pressure with him making the all star game… it’s not making it easier by the league starting to adjust to him and pitch him further down
Bah
obviously, I made the wrong choice; it’s a BEAUTIFUL day, and I’m sitting at home. And my car didn’t even get fixed.
Oh, well. LET’S GO CUBS!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
oh, I know.
I need 3 tickets for Aug 30, that’s my birfday.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
well, heck!
we should make a party of it. My wife’s is Sept 11.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Sept 18
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
One month later and you get me. Right in the middle of the World Series fun.
So many disappointing birthdays….
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I actually have the batter's eye box rented out for Aug 31!
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 12, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
for me?
really, you shouldn’t have… oh, ok!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
this is what I'm saying!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
aww drew
it was a really tough call… don’t be too hard on yourself :-)
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
no worries
it means more money to spend on mojitos tonight before we go to the movies.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Wall-E
I think. Late show, sans childrens.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
yep!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
why do they always have to zoom in on the guy...
... who thinks it’s okay to have his shirt off?
Can’t be good for the ratings.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Correia strikes out,1 down
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Anybody know what pitches Harden features?
I’ve seen the 4 seamer and some sort of breaking ball… maybe a changeup?
Slider, split finger
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jul 12, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
awesome link...
my favorite quote is talking about his slider:
Sure, I’m only looking at 171 of them, but the whiff rate over 47% is insane.
wow.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
yeah
good stuff there.
i thought i read that harden had more or less given up the splitter to protect the shoulder…
What it looks like to me...
...is that he’s throwing a lot more changeups than in years past, throwing fewer sliders and vastly fewer splitters. Down from about 20% of his pitches down to 7%.
maybe new window links during game threads please?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Jul 12, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'll see what I can do.
You can right-click on the link to bring up a menu and let you bring it up in a new tab, which I find preferable to a new window.
Valez walks
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
any cubs...
in the HR derby that we know if?
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
Nope, I would of liked to see Zambrano try, but no way in hell Lou lets him
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
ROFLMAO
I totally thought about that this morning…would so not be worth it if he got hurt though.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
With that nice porch in right, whats saying he couldn't make a run at it?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I hope so, though I haven't heard anything.
I need someone to champion in a bet with one of the other Ladies…
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
i wanna see
soto do it!!!
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
or rami
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
lilly could pitch it....
ok that was a horrible comment….sorry
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
it wouldn't matter
derosa would kill everyone… MLB actually made him promise never to be in it when he signed his contract… they don’t want anyone to see his true power… you’d go blind instantly
Infield hit for castillo
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Agreed
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jul 12, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Durham K's
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Fastball from 92-97
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 12, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
he's around 92
with his fastball. a couple of 95s. one 97. mostly throwing the 92 and then a ton of change ups, whether they be little sliders or the more garden variety, all at about 87.
Molina flies out end of inning
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
what is that pitch
i guess that could be his splitter? some sort of slider? odd that it almost backs up while breaking down pretty sharply. his over the top delivery makes for some strange movement…
yeah, i saw that
but i thought his slider was the one he was throwing in the first inning. a lot tighter break, and went down and in to a lefty. that thing to molina was loopier and breaking the other way almost. maybe he just throws it a little different depending on the situation.
i can't wait for sportscenter...
you just KNOW they’re going to spend more time comparing CC to Rich than talking about the cubs playing well as a team
yeah, but more likely...
they’ll discuss what Brett Favre and Harden have in common. Ugh… enough with the Favre coverage!
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
yep
"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
Wouldn't that be true anytime? :)
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Ya it's been a while since he's hit one
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jul 12, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
What about Rowand's chain?
That thing is not cute.
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
it's the only way he can contain the passion and the fire though
with out that chain he would just explode… or implode… either way, it’d be nasty and take a while to clean up
LOL
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
At least it's not Josh Beckett's...
... hemp weave necklace thing. I smell the patchouli, ferrett droppings and bongwater from here.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
I thought Len and Bob just gave me a special hello
Since I’m watching on AFN – But I’m in ENGLAND not Vicenza!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
That's what I'm taking it as
Surely, he wasn’t giving some other troop a shoutout when he meant ME!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
i went to a small school
we didnt even have geography class, lol
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
gotta love the geo batting eye...
he’s going to make tens of millions of dollars in his career.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Atta way Jimmy!!!!!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
EDMONDS!
3-0 cubs!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
What's on the agenda?
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
and I secretly light candles for Edmonds in my closet...
...creepy, I know, but it feels so good to get it off my chest, you know.
Is this wrong?
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
If he hits more HRs like that...
ain’t nuthin wrong with it.
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I think...
you and IowaCubs need to hook up. Kind of freaky deaky!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Best. idea. ever.
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Way to go, Jimmy!!
Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders. -- William Faulkner
He crushed the hell out of that ball.
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
who said
he was in a slump?
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions
Soto deserves some credit there...
...clogging up the basepaths.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
jim edmonds
can ride his bike with no handlebars
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions
when jim edmonds does pushups...
he actually pushes the world down.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
i think it was me...i dont know if i said HR though
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Like I said yesterday...
slower than Hank White and Daryle Ward.
On that note, I sure hope Hank starts tomorrow.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
I think...
We’ll see a Edmonds curtain call in Wrigley before the year is over.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
What were the odds of that before the season started?
.0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001%
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
so you're saying there was a chance?
Gotta love Gary Gaetti.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Walks have really helped us out this inning
Getting to the pitchers spot is HUGE
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Harden looks better than Lilly at the plate
So he has that going for him, which is nice
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
He's at home
writing a check for the Cubs
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
absolutly
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone else here miss Matt Murton?
I feel like there’s this red headed void in my life.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
hey
he’s starting in Oakland. That’s got to feel good. He had a very good game last night.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Red Dog...
had two RBI last night. Glad he’s getting the chance. Met him at ‘07 Cubs Convention. Nice guy.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
I have red hair.
You don’t know me, so it’s probably not filling any voids, but I thought I’d throw it out there.
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
by jodydavisgal on Jul 12, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
My son is a redhead...
... and has a picture of murton on his wall. It’s nice to know you’re out there thinking of him. 8-p
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Another redhead here
At least we still get Dempster, even if he’s not as radiantly red.
by John Q Freejazz on Jul 12, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey sister, go sister...
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
That stat.
Is ridiculous. Amazing.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
let's make it
35.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm headed to Milwaukee to watch the game tonight
with about 10 other Brewer fans. The Cubs had better win this game. I want to leave tonight with a 6 game lead.
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
Go Reds Go
Go Reds Go…hey Cincy whaddya say, the Reds are gonna win tonight!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
When is the last time we had a guy who we could hang the K signs for every start
Im thinking Z of two years ago
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
7 Ks
for Harden.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
I posted that before you
But now, 8… as I already posted!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
EIGHT Ks
98 mph!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
AAHHH I LOVE HIM!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy crap
I wouldn't dig in there if I was you... I don't know where it's gonna go.
Haha...
Wow… that’s one hell of a #2 starter!
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
I think i'm in love
with #40
Aramis Ramirez- NL MVP
Kosuke Fukudome- NL ROY
Carlos Marmol- Rolaids Relief Man
Way to go, Rich!
Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders. -- William Faulkner
Thanks.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 12, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
harden...
is he the chosen one the prophesies have talked about?
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions
As long as he's healthy
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
BlueMike was right after all!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
stoppe clocks and all that.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
PleasefortheloveofallthatisholystayhealthyRichHardenpleaseIbegyou
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
He. Completes. Us.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
WOW!!!
I finally get to sit down to join the game thread, but been listening to the game, Harden is doing a great job! Wow!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
Wow is right.....NASTY change up, the boy has....
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 12, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I am almost speechless, this guy is putting on a show!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
No offense to Geo, but
HARDEN IS A STUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Rich Harden would like you to
jump, and he’ll let you know how high once you’re in the new thread.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
So,
do the Cubs has the best 1-2-3 and possibly 4 punch?
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
Sweet!!!!
Come on Dome, snap out of it!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
new thread up...
im moving out!
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
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