Open Thread: 2008 All-Star Game, Tuesday 7/15, 7 pm CDT
by Al Yellon on Jul 15, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintEnough hype. Well, maybe not. I'm posting this more than two hours before game time, so I'm sure all of you can get into some more arguments about the game, the players, the announcers, the city it's being played in... just about anything, really.
Given the fact that you were all so chatty last night, I'll have an overflow thread posted at 9:00 pm CDT.
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| All-Star Starting Lineups | |
| NL | AL |
| Ramirez, Fla, SS | Suzuki, Sea, RF |
| Utley, Phi, 2B | Jeter, NY, SS |
| Berkman, Hou, 1B | Hamilton, Tex, CF |
| Pujols, StL, DH | Rodriguez, NY, 3B |
| Jones, Atl, 3B | Ramirez, Bos, LF |
| Holliday, Col, RF | Bradley, Tex, DH |
| Braun, Mil, LF | Youkilis, Bos, 1B |
| Fukudome, CUBS, CF | Mauer, Min, C |
| Soto, CUBS, C | Pedroia, Bos, 2B |
Two Cubs are starting the ASG for the first time since 1991 (Andre Dawson and Ryne Sandberg). Ben Sheets is the first Brewer to ever be a starting All-Star pitcher. And Cliff Lee is the first Cleveland Indian to be the starting pitcher since 1996 (Charles Nagy). Which also happens to be the last time the NL won the game. Way past time to change that.
The game's on Fox. Thus, if you want to avoid Joe Buck & Tim McCarver & the 1,157 dugout reporters, you can turn the sound off, or "check local listings" for a radio affiliate. Here's the Mediacenter link for those of you with MLB.TV or MLB Audio.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Hello!
and welcome to last week!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
OK...but don't do that...
the only person you should pay homage to is much more deserving than I will ever be.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Tough...meets classy...
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
Didn't
Ramirez and Lee start in ‘05??
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
I checked...
yes, Ramirez and Lee started for the 2005 NL team. Maybe there was an injury and one was not going to originally start…
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Missed that one.
That’s the only one SINCE 1991.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Ramirez started in 2005
because Scott Rolen was hurt.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm
holding out as much hope as I can that the world series has 4 games at Wrigley Field and a NL victory will make it so. We all agree that the time has come, we’re way overdue.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
that is why this game matters.
However, I believe home field should go to the team with the best record. i don’t believe that the All Star Game should count.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 15, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Kind of interesting
Bud Selig was on Mike and Mike and he said the reason that the best record doesn’t get it, is because it would be too hard to get hotels and such with such a short notice. Therefore, it gives them some sort of breathing room when they know if it will be an AL or NL team.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
I still don't get that.
They do it for the NLCS and ALCS when they don’t know who the teams are. Why is the WS different?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Not only that.. they don't know who the city will be until a few days to a week
before the series. Unless they have some NBA stuff going on if you know what I mean. And we are talking about one game. So there will be 4 games in that city instead of 3. Does that make a difference?
by LT on Jul 15, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Cop. Out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
not to defend selig
but October is high tourism/convention season, so there is more than a grain of truth to his assertion. Hotels at that time are notoriously difficult to book in sufficient room blocks to accommodate a major sporting event.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
OMG! Teams might have to stay in a 3 star hotel? OH NOEZ!
This is bull-shit man. Bud the used car-salesman knows what the hell he is doing. This is a smoke-screen to cover his inept ass and the ridiculous decision he made.
How have these poor little baseball teams been able to make it work out EVERY OTHER FARKING YEAR?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
In October
very often every hotel in the city, including craptastic ones are completely sold out. It happens often in Chicago and it happened to me more than once in DC… had to book a Holiday Inn in some far beyond nowhere suburb an hour outside of the city. Trust me - yeah I know ;}—it t happens. I’m reporting from professional and personal experience.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
I still want to know...
how have teams have been able to accommodate themselves in all the years past?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
That I don't know
if it’s one team, it’s a deal with Hyatt or whoever. If it’s bringing the world to the city for a series that’s a different story.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
My point is just that...teams have been able to get rooms...
it’s not MLB’s obligation to make sure the world has easy, immediate access to a hotel room. You want to go to the WS? Buy a ticket and find a way to get there.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Simplistic? Are we arguing the same thing?
I understand Selig’s rational to be “we can’t give the team with the best record home-field for the WS because it won’t give the teams enough time to find/book hotel rooms for their organization.”
You?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Well sort of.
I’m arguing can’t book rooms for a World Series. Sounds like he’s arguing can’t book rooms for their organization. Unless I know the numbers I can’t say whether or not the organizational argument in valid or not. I do know that the World Series rooms for everybody, including press, organization, etc. is.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
My point is....
using that rational as the basis for keeping the current AS Game Winner getting WS HF Advantage Rule is ridonkulous.
Just like Bud Selig.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
rationale...
"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
Worst argument ever.
Seriously. Because they don’t even know who the TEAMS are until a week before.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Then What You Do
is set up a lucrative co-branding deal with Hyatt, Hilton, or bloody Motel 6 if need be, whereby you have those chains reserve rooms in the big league cities likely to be postseason game hosts. Hell, have MLB kick in the extra cash it would take to add on to the existing banks of rooms!
Bud the Pud is just making excuses, trying to justify a piss-poor decision he made.
Eat More Katsui
Um you do NOT want 4 games
I don’t need the tension of 7 games. A sweep with the first two at Wrigley is fine with me.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 15, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
actually
in that case, you don’t want home field advantage, because that way you sweep in four and win the second two at home.
"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 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Who exactly are you pleading with? The AL? God?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
You don't have to put "The" before my name.
;)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Well played my good man....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
But there's no "the" in front of "God", Al ;-)
All hail Al, the “god” of BCB!
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
Not cool
The stangecargo.com t-shirt ads on this page have been replaced by Billy Ray Cyrus ringtones and laser hair removal machines.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
On top I see..
Ads for Baseball Prospectus books, and on the right I see ads for Baseball’s Famous Moments.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I don't see any ads here....ever.
ADBlock Plus for Firefox
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
He is my version...check out the "majesty"
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks blank to me.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Yes...it sure does.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO
"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
I just want the t-shirt models back
(and no, Al, I wasn’t the one that posted a goofy fanpost ode to the blonde one at 4 in the morning. I only posted a comment on it prior to you deleting it because it was so silly.)
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
I'd rather have Miley Cyrus ringtones.
"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
Wait! I disabled AdBlock and this popped up! He's EVERYWHERE!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I thought that guy
Was Al….. who knew.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
LOL
Our man is everywhere!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
this definitelly doesn't belong here
as Emily Litella said: never mind
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
You installed the laser hair removal machine?
Oh, wait. I think this isn’t threading properly.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Pictures...or it didn't happen.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I have never wanted anything more in my entire life.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
If you have a fast enough internet connection and processor....
you don’t notice any loading time at all. Plus, some ads I don’t mind seeing.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Tim Lincecum taken to hospital complaining of flu-like symptoms, may not appear in game.
"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
He doesn't have the flu....
Steinbrenner won’t even let him in Yankee Stadium with that hair…..
What the ?!?
by kerry wood's hot tub on Jul 15, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Heh. I don't know about your screenname, but that was pretty clever.
"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
You're OK with it...
unless he gets hurt. Then you’re gonna take some shots.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Just tryin to have a little fun….
What the ?!?
by kerry wood's hot tub on Jul 15, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
are you going to get up a party with...
oh nevermind….
by LT on Jul 15, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee
LIGHT EM UP
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
+, like, a hundred
"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
Is anyone else tired of all the media coverage of Hamilton
I’m glad he got himself straight but this is getting ridiculous. I guess it’s another ESPN over kill….
Agree that it is getting a bit over the top...
...but I guess people like and need stories these days about triumph in the face of adversity (even if it’s self-inflicted adversity).
It is a bit unbelievable that he took three years off, played some A-ball, and a year later he’s got 95 big league RBI’s at the ASB.
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
You know....
Watching this “parade” makes me pray even harder the Cubs can win it all this year.
Im so tired of New York
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
There's a parade?
An even better reason to not turn the TV on till 7:00.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I guess you'd call it a parade
Too bad theres nothing on TV between 6pm and 7pm heh I usually watch Fox
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
NPB All Star Game(s)
Good morning from Okinawa. Today’s game will be televised live on NHK HD – I will watch on 1080i HD…. it will be fun.
In Japan, we have 2 All Star Games by NPB in 2 different ballparks every year – Game 1 in Osaka and Game 2 in Yokohama this year. We had 3-game series previously, so it was longer break for players who don’t participate it…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
A three game all-star break?!
Wow, how do they players react to that?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Well, it was normal thing...
As we had 3 different pairs of starting pitchers, managers will use players from the area closer to host city… players had fun I believe, both selected and non-selected….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Can someone explain to me...
...how this parade is going on, and the game starts in an hour?? Shouldn’t the guys be dressed, ready for the damn game?!
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Taped Earlier this afternoon
Perhaps?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
I think Mark Grace just butchered Dome's first name...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
YAY!
Gracie interviewing Banks and Fukudome!!! :D
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
and of course
Grace makes a fool of himself.
Kouske’s probably thinking to himself, whats wrong with this dope?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
yay!
Spike Lee!!
wooooo :(
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
first pitch is when?
after all the fox blather led by Queen Jeanne, and then the introductions and the sponsor this and sponsor that and don’t forget all the promos for fox’s new shows…
any idea when the actual first pitch will be? 7:30ish?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
7:30ish
Tomorrow at this rate
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
WHERE'S ERIN ANDREWS
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Over on ESPN
probably getting ready to talk to Favre or Josh Hamiton
by LT on Jul 15, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Check out my tribute to Erin. Not a single comment yet…geez!
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/7/15/572080/erin-andrews
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
At ESPN Zone?
Anyway…
Bonds to become a Yankee?
God NO!
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8347236/Matsui-rehab-hits-snag;-Yanks-may-look-at-Bonds
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
I can't think of a better fit....
I’d LOVE to see the clubhouse meltdown on that team with Bonds.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
"May" is the operative word
but if they move on it… characteristic.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
In that case...
I take back my comment about wanting a picture of your hairy legs. You’re dead to me.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I Liked The Older Yankees
such as Gehrig, Stengel, Murcer, Munson, Randolph, and of course our Lou.
Eat More Katsui
the Yankees
of my childhood. Bucky Dent, where art thou?
"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 15, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Whats worse?
The fact that this game is on Fox or the fact this game is in Yankee Stadium?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
The fact that the winner of the game gets an extra WS game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 15, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I'm drinking tonight
so at least I know I’ll have fun. Let’s get rowdy tonight here.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Just cracked open a Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout.....
....HIGHLY RECOMMMENDED
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
Have to try that one...
Just opened a Leinie Red here..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
MMMM...Leinenkugel...
I miss that here in FLA…
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
Can't get it there?
That sucks…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Hey
If your team is good enough to make it to the World Series, it should be good enough to win the title anywhere.
Whether it be Home or Away.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
SENIOR CIRCUIT = BETTER CIRCUIT
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
LOU!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
Live coverage started on NHK
Players are lining up…. booing or louing for Lou?
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
gods
I remember 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 15, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
SORIANO!!!!!!!!
RAMIREZ! WOOD!! BIG Z!!!1 DEMPSTER!!!!!!! MARMOL!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
I've missed SORI!!!!!!
And dude. The cheer he got from the Yanks was classy. :D
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
THAT'S EIGHT CUBS, FOLKS!!! WOOOOOO
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Seriously.
The number of allstars we have is sick. That was awesome.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
8 is great
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
Where's
Aramis? did I miss him?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Did anyone tell the AL?
This is the year streaks die.
GO NL!!!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Wasn't it Joe Buck that say he doesn't even like baseball a few weeks ago?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yup, says American Idol is better
or some crap like that
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Good. Exactly who I want announcing my favorite sport.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
WHAT!!
Murton didnt make the ASG for the A’S?!?
What a travesty
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
Congratulations to
Ryan and Johnnah Theriot on the birth today of a daughter.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Theriot's had a kid today?!
Congrats to him and his family
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Yep,
they now have one boy and two girls.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
wow, I had no idea
perhaps it’s because he looks like he’s 12-years-old?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Selig's "State of MLB Address"...read this ridiculousness:
MLB commissioner Bud Selig gave a state of the game address on Tuesday. Among his key points:
• Instant replay could be in place for this season’s postseason.
• Baseball is looking into the threat of maple bats shattering and injuring players.
• The winning league in the All-Star Game getting home-field advantage in the World Series is a success.
• Certain teams need new ballparks to remain viable.
• Despite economic struggles in the country, baseball is doing well.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
well
I would like them to look into the bats thing.
"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 15, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Goose Gossage!
the MUSTACHE! Yes…
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Everybody get old....
Gossage didn’t have to play in Japan for his late years….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
I have a feeling
Sheets is going to get rocked
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
no problem
you weren’t exactly hoping for it
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the NL lineup is much better than the AL's this year...
...Pedoria or Utley? Jeter or Hanley? Youk or Lance? Bradley or Pujols?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
So cool.
I love the HOFers. :D Can’t wait to see Ryno, Ernie and Billy.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Theres that classy Yankees fans
We hear so much about
Booing Yuk….Its the friggon all star game, give it a break
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
WHO CARES!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Funny
Last year at this time, the Yankee fans where booing A-Rod like crazy…
Hmmm
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
sure would have been nice
for Santo to have been out there.
"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin
Yes it would
hopefully it will happen sooner rather than later
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
I wan to kiss Ernie
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I love that dude.
Our Cubs All-Stars rock.
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I don't think the first pitch
is gonna be till 8.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
this one will start: 9:37:03 March 5th, 2020
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
FUKUDOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
DOMEEEEEEEEEE
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Wow I miss Tony Gywnn
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
A whole lotta nothing, that's what
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Gibberish?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
GEO SOTO, YOU'RE OUR ONLY HOPE!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
SOTO!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
Is anyone else worried
That the fate of home field in the WS belongs to a manager who can’t get there?
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Interesting note...
at least to me. All 3 Hall of Fame Left Fielders, Lou Brock, Billy Williams and Ralph Kiner are former Cubs. Brock at the beginning of his career, Billy for most of his career and Kiner at the end of his career.
Kasey
See the Cubs 2008 schedule (with TV schedule & game-by-game results) at http://ignarski.tripod.com/sched2008.html
He should be Soto of their knowledge....
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I meant...
“soto” means “outside” in Japanese….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
hehehe, nice one df :)
"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
They will soon enough.
Mark my words.
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I love Yogi Berra.
That’s a great fan reaction to him.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Im only going to say this because I got reemed the one and only time I did it
NO PICTURES IN THE GAME THREAD!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
Um...no?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
That's probably a good idea.
The game hasn’t started, and we’re 1:30 from the overflow. Yikes!
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Is there going
to be an overflow tonight?
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
I think Al said it would go up at 9 CT
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I see it now.
Would help if I read all of his post.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Just one at 9 pm...
...but I don’t know if that will be enough. We can post one later if it’s not.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
This is what Kerry thinks of the no-pictures rule
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
It's...a....joke
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I think Al's ok with it
they just can’t be too big or too numerous
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Like I said I only said it
Since I got reemed the one time i posted one.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
Ya...
...posting pictures in game threads is usually fine as long as they:
-Aren’t too big
-Aren’t too numerous
And considering we only have 220 comments right now, I think we will be safe.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
YOGI! YOGI! YOGI!
I want my Scooter back.
"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 am not sure about in Taiwan
But sure he is in Japan, absolutely.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
At least
6-7 islands off – with people are living in
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry bout that Dragonsfanatic
Okinawa, my bad, no offense I hope : )
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Sheryl Crow is doing a nice job here.
I’ve always liked her music. :)
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she have a new album out soon ???
usually a tie in
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
I hope so!
It’s been a while, probably because she was fighting cancer.
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I met her once as I sat in front of her on a flight.
she was very sweet. we have a friend in common so it made it easy to talk to her. She was flying a puppy home that day and she had it under her seat. made for a nice day. Very down to earth woman.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I don't mind saying......
...I’m 50 years old, but I got all blubbery and teary eyed watching those introductions. That was my childhood, my life right there. What a great game.
Too bad Koufax wasn’t there. And next time they do this, Santo.
Santo Forever!
Interesting
The National Anthem presented by an American company that makes the majority of its product in Canada and Mexico.
Go figure.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
what's the point
of having a Stealth fighter buzz the stadium? I mean, you can’t SEE it… it’s STEALTH.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
No one cares about you, George. Go away.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Awwww man.
They said the Boss, and I thought Bruce…not this yutz. sigh
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WOW!
Talk about the plastic on that former womaniod thing sitting next to him
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
So...
Is there going to, you know, be a game tonight?
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GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
what
you think the All Star Game is about BASEBALL?
"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 15, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I used to think it was about show
Then Selig changed the rules. :( Now the pomp just makes me nervous.
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BIG WOW
Living here in CT, No wonder George has not been in the paper lately
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
Whaddaya bet......
..... he passes away not too long from now. It would make perfect sense.
Santo Forever!
You know what I just realized?
This year will all be about the “last season” of Yankee Stadium. BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE! Next year we get to show off the “first season” at Yankee Stadium!! I can’t wait!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
7:35pm
The game hasn’t started yet.
Apparently next year the official sponsor will be AM/PM
AM = The start of the Pre-Game show
PM= The start of the game
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
Well.
..... Steinbrenner has been everythng bad people can conjure up, but it was still touching to see Berra and the others give him a kiss. Karma, though, is a bitch, even for George.
Santo Forever!
That's because Yogi rocks.
Nothing to do with Steinbrenner.
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Then the first home run
First bawk
First peanut vendor
first fart
first urinal cake
first fan that runs out on the field
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
first bawk?
That damned bird isn’t going to be there, is it?
Balk. :D
"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 15, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
first spelling correction
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
Gaaahh Joe Buck
I thought you didn’t like baseball because it took too long!
Help us all out—move it along!
analysis
over the PA situation? WTF?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Rivera can't get the save if the NL is winning, assholes
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
LOL +1
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
They keep promising baseball
I keep being disappointed.
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the hell
more commercials. Are they going to run them between batters too?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
McCarver looks like
the warden from Shawshank Redemption
"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin
Sheryl Crow info
thread is moving so fast, I’ll just put it here
http://www.sherylcrow.com/discography/
Santo Forever!
Apparently
Sheryl Crow sung the national anthem
last week sometime
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
OMG
That was an ad between lineups.
It makes me want to not drink the Bud Light Lime I just got out, out of protest.
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My company...
has had 4 loge box seats near home at Yankee Stadium for years. I found out last week that when the invoice came for ASG tickets they declined them because they weren’t sure who would use them or what they’d do with them.
I was speechless.
Then again, the Home Run Derby tickets were $600 each—and you had to buy all 3 days worth. Almost six grand total.
Not long, sadly.
But I hope he gets a chance to make a play/bat.
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they will go around once in the order at least
"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
jeeeeeeeeeeeBUS!!!!
here we go – lee is about to throw a pitch!
"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
Dude, Lee is totally on.
Sheets better be ready to throw.
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well, you know
Lee is a good pitcher, because he doesn’t have to bat.
"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 15, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Careful...
Let sleeping Bards lie…
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
So who's got THE DARK KNIGHT opening night tickets? I'll be there at 1201 am sharp!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
When does the X-Files movie open?
I’m there for that…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Week and a half
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
thanks..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
wow
cubs getting good time in the commercials
"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 pretty sure
they’re regional. IE, in NY, they didn’t see that commercial.
"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 15, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw it here in Kansas...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I saw it in Utah
And for the record, when it’s Yanks or Cubs on Fox, we see the Yanks.
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i saw it in BOSTON
"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
No commercials at all on NHK....
...as it’s public station….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
The Lou Commercial?
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I still remember
Ichiro’s first infield hit off Randy Johnson in his first ASG….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Hamilton's swing is now the best in baseball...I think Griffey has officially been demoted to #2 for the first time in 15 years
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
whoa!
dont get hurt soto!
"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
how come madonna didn't sing the national anthem?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
A-Rod wouldn't be able to stand up for it
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
I'm really sick of these pseudo-real commercials...
...LeBron’s “jump shot”, this fake ball girl climbing a wall 11 feet, and the like…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I posted a link to that Gatorate footage on BCB two weeks ago.
the ad firm got fired by Gatorade and the ad was dropped, but the film footage got so many hits on Youtube that Gatorade came back and picked it up again.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
IT'S NOT REAL!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
It's not real.
Just well done mock footage. Google it, and you’ll find news articles on it.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jul 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Geez...get the damn bat out of the f'ng way!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
That just made my blood pressure
Raise a little bit.
I'm sorry in advance to everyone
But WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT BAT DOING THERE? My GOD.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
it -was-
the on-deck circle. Where is that bat supposed to be?
"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 15, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I know - but you must still understand my instant insanity - if only brief...
Wait a minute... who am I here?
right.
I’m DVRing Reaper, and now I’m gonna play a little CoH. Go National League!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
meh I can't stand Ken Rosenthal
he wants to look like the pretty boy
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
TWSS
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Shiggy Hasegawa on NHK commentary said...
Let’s vote for umps for ASG as well, by players!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
But I know ump union will be all against for it ;-<
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
This game will be faster than the opening line up & HOF'ers
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
20 pitches through 2 innings
I thought these guys were All-Stars for cryin out loud
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
ALERT!!!
The pitchers are All-Stars too!!!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's go NL!!!
Come on Sheets, hold ‘em.
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Well, I can see Budweiser hasn't updated their commercials yet...
Budweiser – the great Belgian Lager…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
LOL
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I know its all over the news.
But I dont see them in a commercial saying “Budweiser, we sold out to InBev (not a american company). Now come get some!” Somehow, I doubt the Clydsdales are going to say that in a commercial anytime soon. That was my point.
Who makes Hoegaarden?
Is that an InBev beer?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
One of my favorite beers.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Big Z
GEtting ready
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
come on Sheets!
wow….i’m surprised I say this..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Sit down, Manny!
Nice job, Ben.
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regarding?
"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
funny...
cuz joe buck is a DOUCHE!
"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
So is Geo...
Getting a good scouting report for the team by catching Sheets tonight?
The Red Sox these days are thugs.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
That throw was great
What is up with Utley today?! Dude.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Geo has to learn to step into the batter
On some of the steal attempts
OMG
The corporate sponsorship of EVERYTHING drives me mad.
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no different than tv shows in the old days
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
GOOD JOB STIFFLER!
"That’s what I love about my skip, man. He’ll tell you that you suck...I know I suck. We know we suck...Yeah, we suck. But we’ll see who sucks at the end."
- Gary Sheffield
His cousin, Andy Sheets
played in Japan for 5-6 years…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
STIFFLER HAS A COUSIN?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Soto's Throwing Tonight
Kind of reminds me of Rex Grossman
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
Holy Crap!
A news teaser for FOX 6 in Milwaukee and Favre wasn’t the top story. I haven’t even had a full beer yet and I’m drunk?!?
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
no problem
if it’s a hit, they’ll note it. if it’s an out, less will notice . . . .
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Did they get the Japanes spelling correct?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Is Yogi forming sentences?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
you can't be serious.
you’re going to say that after one at bat in an exhibition game vs. a pitcher he’s never seen?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
They seriously DID NOT EVEN SHOW GEO'S AT BAT
GRRRRRRRR
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
It's still dumb.
Why can’t they show the game and not a bunch of dudes talking. :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Well, because despite what Bud would have you think
It’s an exhibition game.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
That determines homefield in the WS
Which seems important to me this year.
I’m just annoyed at Fox.
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I am, too
They have something to do w/home field being decided here.
Where were you when I had my fanpost suggesting we vote for the worst A.L. players to rig the game and mock the system?
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Because then they would have to talk about someone other than the Yankees
And this is THE MASSIVELY HISOTRIC YANKEE STADIUM, MORE HISTORIC THAN ANY OTHER ON THE CONTINENT.
So that just wouldn’t be right.
Besides, you just want to look at Geo.
Damn straight I want to look at Geo.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
What's wrong with
wanting to look at Geo?
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Alex
He was a Dragon, now he is a Carp…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Or Yoko...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
good point
That one’s more obvious, isn’t it? Must be the beer.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Your Paulaner probably has more alcohol in it...
than my Leinie…:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
This is a horrible interview, I'm sorry.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Joe Buck and Tim McCarver could make a crossfire interview between Jesus and the devil boring.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Where's Joe Morgan when you need him?
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Jul 15, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't be sorry.
It’s true.
And since when do you need to SHOW THE INTERVIEW! Can’t they show the game and we can listen to the interview? Dude.
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"sense"
is a concept that obviously escapes them.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
and most of MLB management, unfortunately
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously.
Dude. Who are these fools. :(
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Dempster
Did they announce or show Dempster in the line up???
Thanks Derek
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
Nice 7 pitch inning for Z
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions
Past Ichiro, Jeter, and Hamilton.
Not too shabby
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Z made short work of the AL
That was sweet. :D
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Well, you know
He won’t have that dangerous job of hitting and running, so he should be fine.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Who was talking about the X Files Movie?
I can’t wait until that comes out!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
+1
I’ll be in line for it!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Me too!
I was in line for the first one, years ago. :D
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Same here...
And I’ve seen every episode at least twice…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Z should be DH'ing
not that sack who wears number 5
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Oh please
I hate the Cards as much as the next person, but Pujols is money. I’m glad the best hitter in baseball is on our side tonight.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I was joking
can’t I just make a stab at our rivals??
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Z
Could get the W if NL can take the lead and hold it.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
if halladay were on the yankees or red sox
he would be talked about every night as the best pitcher in the game..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
pujols!!!!......
.....almost with a double..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Son of a ....
That throw was money.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Off the wall like that is a double
with anyone else out there. That was just a great play in right.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Pujols ran on Ichiro?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions
Plays in front of him, does he not know who Ichiro is?
I hope someone tries that on Dome!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Bad Call...
he was safe
"That’s what I love about my skip, man. He’ll tell you that you suck...I know I suck. We know we suck...Yeah, we suck. But we’ll see who sucks at the end."
- Gary Sheffield
I hope not.
No desire to see her at Cubs games.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
The Commercials
are longer than the innings.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
tied for the best record?
joe, we have the best record by two games..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Pujols needs to lay off the cheesecake
He should have been safe by a mile.
And those Beyonce water commercials make life worth living.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
how can they lay off pitches that close?
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Z with the eephus pitch
"That’s what I love about my skip, man. He’ll tell you that you suck...I know I suck. We know we suck...Yeah, we suck. But we’ll see who sucks at the end."
- Gary Sheffield
He doesn't know where he's gonna go . . .
Mr. Ultey!
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone? Anyone?
:(
“Volcano”
Jimmy Buffett
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Where I go I hope there's.....
RUM!
DA-DA-DA-DUH-DA-DA….DA!
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
Sorry, my man....took a while to get through the thread...
Saw the Man at Wrigley in 2005….doesn’t get much better….
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
Cool!
Seeing him on Saturday at Alpine Valley
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
He became a Cubs fan because of his old friend
Steve Goodman
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice work by Utley
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
when do the reserves come in?
shouldn’t be that long..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Figures...
A stinking Marlin keeps our guy out there longer
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
Z not getting help.
Don’t like him here against Youk. Let’s hope he can get out of it…
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Theriot!
You shouldn’t be at the all star game, go home with your wife and new daughter!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Z rocks it.
That’s how it’s done, boys. :D
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Z just effing picked someone off in an ASG...
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
thats awesome!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
I think I am correct, but the last time that happened during an Allstar game
was in 05…and who was the 1b then? Lee!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Let's plate one for Z!
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
Ahem
The Angels are TIED for the best record in baseball, Fox.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Boo!!!
I walked in as they were saying and and wasn’t sure if it was Tim or Buck. So I didn’t specify.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
NL isn't a major league, remember?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Not bad....guess our ace can handle AL pitchers...z
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
Meant hitters...stupid computer...
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
YES
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
bring on the rain and Z is your winner...
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
right, but soon. just saying, there's more runs to be scored the longer the game goes on.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Ervin Santana can't pitch on the road.
Something had to give!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Z in line for the W 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."
That would be so sweet
Was I being biased or did he look better than Ben tonight? Because he looked better to me.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
He looked much better than Sheets
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
After that 3 pitch K?
Yes, but it’s temporary. :P
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Z subscribed to the "Bull Durham" theory...
“Strikeouts are fascist….throw some ground balls, more democratic…”
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
Man
There are a lot of Cubs in that dugout. I love it.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Dome...
Not looking good.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
Blah.
He did not look good on that pitch. :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
man our guys looked bad there
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."
Together
They lowered the temperature at Yankee Stadium by 10 degrees.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Jul 15, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Kosuke
an all too familiar sight lately.
They need to go to a straight platoon after the break.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
He's exhausted.
If he’s going to be worth anything in October, he needs to be rested more in the second half.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jul 15, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
terrible idea.
platoon with who???
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
New outfield for the NL this inning?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions
Is it Nate "The Great" time?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
If the NL had scored earlier
and the lead held up, would they give the W to Sheets? Normally a starter has to go 5 innings for a Win, but I wonder if that’s waived for the All-Star Game.
yes, Sheet could have gotten it in that situation
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Number of innings for a starter doesn't matter in AS game
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Awww. :( Bye Dome and Geo!
:(
Aram better come in here at some point!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
What the?
You keep Braun and Holliday’s D out there and pull Dome? What is this anti Cub bias?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions
Yep. That's it.
Hurdle doesn’t care if they win, he just wants to stick it to the Cubs. The rest of the NL won’t mind.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I find it weirder to pull Soto.
Is Martin really better than Soto?
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Overflow is up....see you there...
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
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