Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Giants, Sunday 7/13, 1:20 CT
by Al on Jul 13, 2008 10:00 AM CDT
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San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs, Jul 13, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
The box above usually has weather conditions; for some reason today's doesn't, so here's the weather forecast for today, the best of the weekend:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a west wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
A strong west wind will blow out to right field. The Cubs will start as many LH hitters as possible -- and seriously, will they give Geovany Soto a day off? He's caught 12 games in a row and hasn't had a day off since June 14.
Attendance watch: yesterday's crowd of 41,555 (which might have been larger if not for the early-morning rains) brought the season total to 1,947,461, an average of 40,572, which now ranks sixth among all teams. A similar crowd today will bring the total to about 11,000 short of two million.
ESPN.com's Jonah Keri has a midseason review of the NL, comparing each team's performance to a member of the 1984 Cubs. Good summary and comparison, though I think Richie Hebner deserved better than the Padres comparison (a bit of a stretch with the "gravedigger" analogy).
Kerry Wood's blister will prevent him from pitching in the All-Star Game, which means of the seven Cub All-Stars, three of them won't play -- Wood, the injured Alfonso Soriano, and today's starter, Ryan Dempster.
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The Cubs actually did OK vs. Lincecum on July 3 in San Francisco -- scoring three runs in six innings. When he left the game the Cubs trailed only 4-3; the bullpen gave the rest away. The key with Lincecum -- who appears to, illegally, come off the rubber before he throws his pitches -- is to wait him out and try to get on base via walk, making him throw more pitches and getting him out of there and into that bad Giants bullpen.
One of Ryan Dempster's better recent games was the day before that one, July 2 in San Francisco; he threw six innings, allowing five hits and two runs. Carlos Marmol had a bad game that night, but the Cubs came back and won. John Bowker homered off Dempster that night; he is the only current Giant to have a HR off Dempster.
Today's game is on WGN -- at last, one in this series that all of you can see. It's also on CSN Bay Area and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's first pitch thread will post at 1:15 pm CT and the overflow comment threads will post at 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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FIRST
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.
by FSArkCubsFan on Jul 13, 2008 10:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto seriously does need a day off
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
by Unique on Jul 13, 2008 10:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Homestand
A 5-1 homestand would be a great way to enter the AS break. With the Cards and Brewers getting beat yesterday, a 5.5 game lead at the AS break is great. Glad to see the Brewers come back to Earth with a couple of L’s to the Reds.
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.
by FSArkCubsFan on Jul 13, 2008 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping for a 6.5 lead.
Doubt it’ll happen, but it sure would be nice.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
by Unique on Jul 13, 2008 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
It doesnt matter how studly you are… eventually you need a day to rest. Especially considering he’s going to be playing in the AS game.
"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 13, 2008 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
grrr... forgot to use the reply key
"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 13, 2008 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were you trying to reply to my comment?
In that case, you did hit the reply button.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
by Unique on Jul 13, 2008 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
The Cubs have already won this series—they’ve won it ugly, but they’ve won it. Let’s see Hank White.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 13, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou said yesterday
that Soto wil have the day off today.
by sue369 on Jul 13, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LINCECUM
LIGHT EM UP
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Jul 13, 2008 10:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yesterday...
...Lou said on the radio pregame that Soto wouldn’t be playing today, so that should confirm Blanco starting, at least until we see the actual lineup.
"You know, you should be a lot more careful crossing the street like that, otherwise you could die - if that bothers you."
by gauchodirk on Jul 13, 2008 10:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A perfect
tenth! :)
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
by mondello58 on Jul 13, 2008 10:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
During yesterday's game
they showed that Harden illegally comes off the rubber before he throws his pitches as well. They slowed it down and his front foot lands on the grass just in front of the mound, with his back foot off the rubber by about a foot at the time he releases the ball. They were trying to show how long a stride he takes when he delivers a pitch.
I’m not sure how tall Harden is, he looks like around 5’10 to me, but to have a stride that has your front foot landing on the grass is incredible.
"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07
by RynoHoF on Jul 13, 2008 10:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is
no possible way to enforce that on every pitcher. It’s just a matter of their motion and how their momentum carries them towards the plate.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
by mondello58 on Jul 13, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting observation...
If true, I wonder (out loud) if this is something that could be planted in an opposing manager’s mind to mess with Harden and his mental state on the mound.
Seems like it would something for either the first or third base umpire to keep an eye on this and make the call.
Also, what would the call be? Balk?
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind.
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good morning, ya'll
GET OUT THE BROOMS!!!
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi
by ilovepie on Jul 13, 2008 10:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So... here's a question for you all
If the Cubs can get a 3rd straight quality start from Marquis after the break… can we find anyway to sell high on him?
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
by SackMan on Jul 13, 2008 10:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think by definition
“selling high” on Marquis means trading him before he has the opportunity to break the streak of 2 quality starts. Honestly, I think the move to stick w/ 13 pitchers reflected the Cubs intention to trade one of Marquis/Wuertz during the break.
by DGU on Jul 13, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question
Do many deals happen over the break? Is there a similar restriction regarding announcing personnel moves during the ASB, as is enforced during the WS?
I can’t remember.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 13, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i vaguely remember the reds trading jeff shaw to LA around the deadline
but not too many deals happen. but the ground work can be laid at the game for many deals.
by Trey2317 on Jul 13, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its a great day for a sweep!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on Jul 13, 2008 10:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just leaving the house to go to Church...and wanted to let you all know..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 13, 2008 10:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Much better than yesterdays negativefest
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lincecum to the Bridge....
Captain, this team, she canna’ take much more before the warp drive blows….
Beam me over to the Cubs’ dugout!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Cubs!
We got to show them why Chicago is Titletown!
by TyCubsfan on Jul 13, 2008 11:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
20th?
YAY!
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
by DaBard on Jul 13, 2008 11:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GO CUBBIES!
I’ll actually get to see this one!
"Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders."
-- William Faulkner
by jennypage on Jul 13, 2008 11:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WGN, you say?
This game isn’t on AFN… so it seems like a good time to test my friends Slingbox in San Antonio and see how the delay is compared to mlb.tv….
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 13, 2008 11:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All-Star Futures Game
This is starting now on ESPN. Representing the Cubs organization is AA catcher Wellington Castillo on the World team…
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 13, 2008 11:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Al...
fix Demps ERA: it’s 3.13, not 3.92.
by Geo4MVP on Jul 13, 2008 11:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing, when I looked at the stats on yahoo
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's also NOT 11-8
He’s 10-3. Not sure where these numbers came from.
by lohroffc on Jul 13, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of enjoyed writing my pink floyd-cubs post from last night
so im kind of curious what people think. I actually might start writing post with relation to song lyrics at least once a week, good idea or bad idea? Here it is, Breathe, breathe in the air
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 12:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty good post...
...not sure as a regular feature, though. Heck, give it a try, the first one was a good read.
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind.
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome Kerry Wood recap on WGN radio right now
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Breaking news on hit and run on the Score!!!!
Carlos Marmol is replacing Kerry Wood on the All-Star roter!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You must be joking....
He would be replacing Kerry on the “roster”, not the “roter”.
Seriously, Marmol needs a break. I hope that is a joke and not the real deal.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No joke!
David Shuster is reporting from Wrigley on the Score.
(Sorry about my poor typing, above).
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope he doesnt pitch
for the sake of the NL winning.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Jul 13, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember last year,
Brian Fuentes with the Rockies was just horrible right before the All-Star break and had lost his closing job but had already been selected to be on the Al-Star team. I believe he didn’t play as the Rockies put him on the DL. (Maybe one of those mental DL stints?)
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LINK:
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 13, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh....
Marmol received the next highest vote totals and that’s why he was selected.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stupid stupid stupid
this is the last thing Marmol needs. Nonetheless, it’ll be interesting to see how he does. On the optimistic side maybe it’ll help him regain confidence. On the realist side: stupid stupid stupid move.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 13, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is it a "stupid move"
if he was the relief pitcher with the next highest amount of player votes? Were the players stupid for voting for him?
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 13, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no not at all
I’m not commenting on the voters. Just that I think he needs a break to regroup.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 13, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with that
But it could be a once-in-a-career honor for him. I bet he doesn’t get in the game anyway. He can go along with Aramis and Soriano on their chartered plane and chill out in the DR for a couple of days before they rejoin the team in Houston.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 13, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't be the worst thing in the world
for him to hang around a bunch of guys who will tell him how filthy he’s been all year. plus, he can pick the brains of some of the best relievers in baseball.
by Trey2317 on Jul 13, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
congrats to marmol
but he could really benefit from some time off to gather himself.
by Trey2317 on Jul 13, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanley Ramirez left the Dodger/Marlins game last night
with a shoulder injury. Wonder if he’ll be able to play in the All-Star game?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now Theriot will be jumping up and down screaming...
“Me Me Me”...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 13, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had stopped reading every post in the Marmol thread yesterday
and even considered briefly that I might delete it. I’m glad I didn’t because Dartmouth made an excellent post there which should be required reading.
by DGU on Jul 13, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does there always need to be someone to "blame"?
It seems to be that things aren’t just that simple.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree 100 percent
The “blame game” (not just in this situation) is misguided and tiring.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 13, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most of the time, you're right.
It’s rarely simple and blame is often misguided. In Marmol’s case, there have been people warning about his overuse for a while and it is most likely that we are currently reaping what Lou sowed.
I’ll certainly grant the possibility that there are complications here none of us see, but 5 appearances (111 pitches) in 7 games and 6 appearances (128 pitches) in 8 games is asking for trouble with a reliever. There aren’t many complications that make that reasonable use of a reliever.
There are times for blame, are there not?
by DGU on Jul 13, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups
SF
Lewis
Castillo
Durham
Molina
Rowand
Bowker
Aurilia
Vizquel
Lincecum
Cubs
Theriot
Fontenot
Lee
Ramirez
DeRosa
Edmonds
Johnson
Blanco
Dempster
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 13, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cajun Connection at the Commencement
"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
by northsider on Jul 13, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank god fukuome is getting the day off
he has been not so hot lately, Im sure hell bounce back and do well though
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and for that matter
Geo deserves the day off as well
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the game is close in the late innings and Lincecum, we'll probably see Soto and/or Fukudome pinch-hitting...
"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
by northsider on Jul 13, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I grew up near Green Bay and love the Packers
but I cant agree more w/ your statement. One thing for Wisconsin media to obsessed w/ it. A whole another for the national media to be. sigh
It’s baseball season…...... focus on baseball.
"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 13, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand
why everyone was surprised about Woods’ blister. Lou talked about it a day or two ago in his post-game meet the vultures, er press.
As to Soto, he said yesterday that Soto would get today off.
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 13, 2008 12:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kaplan to Wood:
Kaplan: What do you like about America?
Wood: Everything
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kerry Wood For President!!!!!!
I haven’t heard that comment from anyone actually running for President…
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 13, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yea
As long as he doesnt go on the DL for presidency, then apparently Marmol will replace him
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 13, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he was running for President he would just blow it at the end.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on Jul 13, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But then America would rally
and he would get the win!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 13, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today's Trib had a story on the diversity of the Cubs' all-stars
with Woody being the only US-born representative. (They considered Soto’s Puerto Rico a “country” in this context.) Two Dominicans (now three), a Canadian, a Japanese, a Venezuelan, plus Wood & Soto.
by ChipSet on Jul 13, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: sure hope I can see the Cuban Olympic baseball team
I’ve heard so much about how good they are I’d love to see them in action. Imagine I’d have to buy some special package, if they are still offering viewing packages.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 13, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
depending on how far they go
i’m sure you could see them on one of the NBC networks during the games…
by Trey2317 on Jul 13, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
noononnononononononoononnoonononnoonnoonnonono......noononnononononononoononnoonononnoonnoonnonono......
Why is Marmol headed to NY? Isn’t his ERA like 4.76?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on Jul 13, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No, it's not.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 13, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must just feel that way.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on Jul 13, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4.13? That's All Star caliber?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on Jul 13, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, this just might get him back on track.
Funnier things have happened!
It definitely should boost his confidence.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was the vote yesterday?
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 13, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
couple of weeks ago
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly, and what was Carlos's ERA then?
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 13, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not what it is now
"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 13, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
the vote was a couple weeks ago, and whoever makes fun of marmol on this website was probably singing his praises and voting for him also
"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 13, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know about anybody else
but I’m excited to see RJ starting in left today
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think he earned it
game-winning RBIs tend to get you starts…
by Trey2317 on Jul 13, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was surely missed when he was on the DL
What a great addition to the 2008 Cubs!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus Sized +1
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 13, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou keeps trying to rest Dome.
Maybe he succeeds today.
I would have thought that Ronny would have gotten a start today. He hasn’t started since June 30th. I would have also liked to see Ramy get a day off, since the ASG and all the festivities aren’t exactly a “day off”.
Oh, wait…
Lou needs 13 pitchers, and the ever versatile Mark DeRosa lacks the versatility to play two positions at the same time…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 13, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derosa might be able to pull it off.
We should try it.
by Schizo on Jul 13, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou keeps trying to rest Dome.
Maybe he succeeds today.
I would have thought that Ronny would have gotten a start today. He hasn’t started since June 30th. I would have also liked to see Ramy get a day off, since the ASG and all the festivities aren’t exactly a “day off”.
Oh, wait…
Lou needs 13 pitchers, and the ever versatile Mark DeRosa lacks the versatility to play two positions at the same time…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 13, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Insist on Square D
Part of the power at Wrigley Field
C’mon – lets get this game going.
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburgh
just went up 1-0. Go Bucs!
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.
by FSArkCubsFan on Jul 13, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Based loaded - 2 outs
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 outs
Bautista swings at the first pitch after a 4 pitch walk.
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sigh....
That’s why they’re the Pirates
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
The Pirates announcers last night were a bit melodramatic and quite hilarious…”One of the great comebacks in the history of this organization!”...”S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y Night!”...”The story line, it’s a chapter line, it’s not a sentence.” Huh?!?
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 13, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when you don't win much...
you tend to get a bit histerical…
by Trey2317 on Jul 13, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True...
they were yelling all over top of each other on the home run call, but God help me, I loved it!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 13, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was great to see.
especially since the cardinals were involved.
by Trey2317 on Jul 13, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
easy on those guys
i met lanny frattare when my family lived in pittsburgh and had season tickets… i was like 7 or 8 and used to just walk around three rivers for like 4 innings… i usually wandered up to the sky boxes and press boxes… it’s amazing where a 7 year old kid could go in that stadium…
anyway, they’ve had a horrible team for the past 12 or 13 years… this guy has put in yoeman work every year, dealing with what they have on the field… imagine in ron had to sit through 12 years of crap after having a team make the playoffs so many times and have talent like bonds, bonilla, van slyke, lind, lavallerie and all the pitching…
by lswaidz on Jul 13, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's fun listening.
trust me, i know how it feels. i interned for their triple-a affiliate in indianapolis and now i do some gameday stringing there. believe me when i say the cupboard is pretty bare in their system.
by Trey2317 on Jul 13, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santo's outbursts
are frequently as funny if not more so. Not mocking, just reveling in the Cards loss. What cracked me up the most was that they sounded stunned when it actually went out. Just good fun…hope they get another chance to rejoice today!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 13, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are the odds
that the Buccos and the Reds both win again today?
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the odds probably wouldnt be as bad as u think...
both teams are under pressure, and they seem tired, and need the break
"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 13, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, please spare me from "Whacked Out Sports."
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure
if there are any other betters on here but I wish I would have put some money on the good ol Cubbies this year but as a general rule I don’t put money on my teams.
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1st Post
Yay on Theriot. Let’s get em today boys!
What the ?!?
by kerry wood's hot tub on Jul 13, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to BCB!
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so dissappointed now
I never got a welcome
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
belated welcome ;-)
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 13, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hello
"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 13, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just in case anyone cares...
It appears Slingbox delay is almost a minute or so worse than MLB.tv delay…
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 13, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the info
i’ve wondered about that. How’s the picture?
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 13, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not quite as good as the 1.2mb MLB.tv
But still pretty good. I average about 700-900k per second on the slingbox. It’s not an HD one though, just the traditional.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 13, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabathia hit Dunn in the first inning
Now that is a rumble I would pay to see.
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by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
me to
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: For those that have mlb.tv
Is premium worth the extra $$$?
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by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think so
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 13, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is
It was fun to be able to watch the Reds and Pirates at the same time. The Mosaic player is much more stable for me than the browser player.
by lohroffc on Jul 13, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely
I love the Mosaic and the 1.2 picture is worth it.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I put my money on C.C. or is it CC
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know..
we really need to be able to come up with a sarcastic font
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just noticed Bailey
is on the mound for Cincinatti. Hate to say it but looks like a brewers win today
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
First pitch thread
a href=”http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/7/13/570571/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs#comments” >
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by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's try this again
by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit
by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A great rendition of G.B.A. and the Anthem
I love it when it’s televised. And not preceded by God Save the Queen. :)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 13, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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