Maybe, Baby
by Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2008 8:28 AM CDT
in Chicago Cubs News
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PrintKerry Wood's blister is sending him to the DL -- maybe. (This could bring Scott Eyre back to the active roster, and Wood would be eligible to return next Sunday.)
Alfonso Soriano's playing in an AZL game today (game time: noon CDT) and could return to the active roster tonight -- maybe. (Lou gives it a 25% chance of happening.)
A couple of interesting notes from Gordon Wittenmyer:
• • Carlos Zambrano's home run Saturday was the fourth of his career at Minute Maid Park, more than any other pitcher -- including Astros -- at the ballpark.
• • Shortstop Ryan Theriot's three-hit day extended his career-high hitting streak to 13 games, during which he's batting .439 (25-for-57).
Finally, a big thank you to BCB reader Louie, who is responsible for the design of the BCB T-shirt now on sale at strangecargo.com (shameless plug, but remember $8 from every shirt sale goes to Derrek Lee's Project 3000). Louie has designed some BCB-themed wallpapers that you can download and use free of charge, and has set up this Flickr account to make that easy. Thanks, Louie -- and everyone enjoy.
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yep, nice work Louie
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by digitalbenjamin on Jul 21, 2008 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions
the batman ones are neat and timely
"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 21, 2008 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Kerry's on the DL?
We’re doomed. I just know it. We’re doomed.
I knew the ride all couldn’t last.
Well, it’s wait til next year – it was real, it was nice, but it weren’t real nice ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
You're joking
right?
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
I hope
cause a blister is hardly arm problems.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions
step in off the ledge
it’s a blister.
"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 21, 2008 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I think some around here have blisters on their feet
from teetering on the ledge so friggin’ much.
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 21, 2008 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions
at least a couple people have a sense of humor here
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Jul 21, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
on me fingers
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 21, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, seriously....
We will be fine….he will be back on Sunday they said. And last I saw it wasn’t even official that he was on yet.
All things great in 2008!!
by By Santo's Grace on Jul 21, 2008 9:04 AM CDT reply actions
Everyone just relax...
It’s a blister and the DL stint is retroactive to the 12th. He’ll be back before you know it…. I’m thinking if Fonzie does well this morning, he’ll be back tonight at Chase Field. For the club even to talk about tonight, that means he’s got no pain.
Jimmyeatworld
Not so much worried about Sori's hitting
cause I know he’ll do fine with the bat. I just hope he plays a few minor league games so he can easily judge routine fly balls this time around. The Iowa Cubs are in Tucson for 4 days. That’s pretty convenient… Let him play some outfield there and bring him up Wednesday.
"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
A Soriano return to the lineup tonight would make me a very very happy guy
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I heard Thursday @ home is the target.
Let him have the AB’s vs. live pitching in the meantime. Wrigley will blow up when he takes the field.
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 21, 2008 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions
These are the situations where
I wouldn’t mind having a Street like pitcher to pick up. Howry doen’t cut it IMO. Marmol is lookin good now so I don;t want “closer” pressure to ruin this.
Calm down.
Did you see The Shark K'd 9 yesterday?
and is 4-1 with the I-Cubs… doesn’t have the experience but that is encouraging news for a probable September call up.
"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
Or maybe even before September.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Very true...
"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
Those Wallpapers are fantastic!
Thanks Louie!
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:05 AM CDT reply actions
Al, it took me one minute to find a borderline call that went Backe's way.
That’s it. 1 minute. In fact, it was the very first batter he faced after doing something in which you said he’d never ever ever get a borderline call in his favor. It was the 5th pitch after doing something in which you said would have a lasting impact on the rest of Backe’s career. 1 minute. Had you taken 1 minute you too could have seen this and it would have saved you from making a completely and totally erroneous comment and then trying to pass it on to me to prove it’s incorrect.
Even thought it was not in any way my responsibility to prove incorrect something you have not proven, I did anyway. Because it took all of one minute. And had “you watched the game” you’d know these things happen. I mean, for crying out loud, Al, the guy didn’t even get ejected and you were thinking this was going to have a lasting impact? Yeah, it lasted so long as to not have any impact as I said.
Here’s the Gameday image of Aramis Ramirez’s at-bat leading off the 6th inning, which was the first batter he faced after his tantrum. Before you say Gameday isn’t accurate you should know that it is accurate to within one-third of a baseball.
by Maddog on Jul 21, 2008 10:19 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
wow you are really into proving this.
"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 21, 2008 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
He had the nerve to tell me to prove it, so I did.
And here’s more evidence. The batter after Ramirez, Jim Edmonds, with another borderline strike call. It was on the corner, but you’d think if an umpire was holding a grudge, this is one he could easily call a ball. So the first 2 strike calls in the very next inning were borderlilne. The first was even out of the zone.
by Maddog on Jul 21, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Do you have a girlfriend?
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Jul 21, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
You have made your point...
I think it is time to move on.
by SouthernCub on Jul 21, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm done.
I’ve proven him incorrect and I won’t wait around for him to admit it even though he tried to attack my intelligence after I challenged him.
I think you now have given EVERYONE...
....a chance to attack your intelligence after these posts. Dude, seriously. It’s a message board.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd hate to debate something really important with him
like whether to open presents Christmas morning or Christmas eve
"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 21, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
And you live for that.
Seriously you need to get a life.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
He can't attack something that isn't there.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
When sportvision
showed that it’s accurate to within one-third of the diameter of a baseball this past offseason at their convention in San Francisco.
Seriously, guy...
Stop.
Consider the dead horse flogged. Beyond all bounds of rationality.
STOP!
More a Matter of Curiosity
than anything else. Just how does Gameday work. Without sensors between the mound and the plate I’m guessing it must pick up its data from some kind of scanning device. Is it at all like the systems used by the networks to show the accuracy of an umpire’s call which appears to use a computer program that draws data from the cameras? If it is as you say it is, I am very impressed by the technology, not the argument.
And so it goes.
more proof!
"I'd rather win ugly than lose pretty," -- Lou Pinella
by anormal on Jul 21, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
classic
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
He's like a mad dog
with a rag in his mouth. Woof!
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
More like a rabid dog
losing its mind and lashing out at innocent bystanders.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously guys
I think we should all let this one go now. Otherwise we could end up stooping to the level of Brew Crew Ball, and then we would all be very ashamed of ourselves. We are all Cubs fans here, and lets just leave it at that. :)
???
BreCrewBall? I know not of this lame website you speak of as I may have been banned from there for not liking the Brewers.
As for Maddog, he claims to be one of us, just hates Al, ats all.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe it's called...
...the Evil BCB. And unsuspecting Cubs fans have been known to get banned for just thinking of typing its URL into their unsuspecting Web browsers. EH, see? I just got banned! Just like that!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Yeah
I posted over there, and was immediately attacked. I saw that they had posted in some of their fanposts how we ban them just for trying to have a conversation, so when I tried to have a conversation with them, they started saying stuff like “troll” and this and that, but to my knowlege I am not actually banned because I did nothing wrong.
Ahhhh
that is where you are mistaken my friend. You most likely ARE banned and for what?
Just conversing with me and other banned people.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
One of my favorite Styx songs is
“Too Much Time On My Hands”. Not sure whay that just popped into my head…
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 21, 2008 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I can't believe anyone
would admit they have a “Favorite Styx song.”
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh Timmers on Jul 21, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
ha
(....looks around…..coast is clear…turns up Come Sail Away on iPod)
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Domo Arigato
Mr. Roboto
"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 21, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
You don't at least like Renegade?
You be crazy
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 21, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Is there something personal you have against me?
Because you’ve been obsessed with this since yesterday. I made an offhand comment phrased in the form of a question.
Let it go, Maddog. Really. You’re making yourself look silly.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
No, now, Al -
He clearly won this round. Way to go!
Maddog, let me know what color ribbon you’d like and I’ll get it to you. You also will receive gold stars next to your name in the attendance record.
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 21, 2008 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Darn, I lost.
Now what do I do?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
hang your head in shame Al
repent in sackcloth and ashes
quit your job and feed children in Darfur
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Jul 21, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
NO SOUP FOR YOU! ONE YEAR!
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 21, 2008 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Worse No BIG GULPS
We would find Al’s dehydrated body, shriveled next to LF foul poll,
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 21, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
A fate worse than...
... well, I’ll think of something.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Re-Signing Neffi
and having hit lead off ?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 21, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be pretty bad, all right.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I'm making myself look silly?
I suppose that’s easy to do around here since everyone follows you around and believes every word you say, but why don’t you be a man and admit you were wrong? You made an incorrect statement. I challenged it. You had the nerve to act like a 3-year old and say “if I watch the games I’d know this” and now that it’s been proven you can’t even admit you made an incorrect and just plain stupid comment? And then followed it up with more stupid ones?
No, this isn’t personal. This has to do with you writing something that was false and then having the nerve to call out someone who pointed it out to you. If this does anything other than make you look ridiculous, then you need to evaluate the people you’ve surrounded yourself with here.
You know, it's one thing to make a point
But your responses are so emotionally charged that they hint at a vendetta. Not everyone always agrees with Al - check out yesterday’s summary - I also disagreed with the close call comment and said so.
Even the pics aren’t so bad—but the tone of your posts are a bit much. I think that’s where the feedback you’re getting stems from.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I get it
Maddog, is it that YOU aren’t the one that is “Followed Around” and who has millions hanging on “Every Word YOU Say”?
Could THAT be mebbe a part of this?
I think you need to get over this. Al’s comment was offhand and maybe it was questionable, but you’re making this into serious obsession .. And the insult to Al making him to be some kind of cult leader blindly followed is painfully clear. Dude, zip it while you got any semblance of credibility left ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Jul 21, 2008 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
um...
ok.
Get over it?
"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 21, 2008 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
so drew, tell me what you really mean ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Jul 21, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
You weren't kidding
Par excellence indeed! Bravo!
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow...
You’ve drug this over to another post from another? Let it go. No one wants to read this whole thread to figure out what you are trying to prove. I’m guessing from a cursory reading that it has to do with Backe’s showing up the ump yesterday. Brenly was right, and so was Al, even if your proof doesn’t show it. Showing up an ump doesn’t exactly endear an opposing pitcher to a home plate ump. Common sense. Backe felt he was squeezed the rest of the game, and he probably was.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
To be fair, Maddog was actually right in his point. Not that Al's comment needed to
be taken that seriously in the first place, but the rest of you guys are out of place jumping on Maddog, as he did nothing but prove his point.
by princefieldersdiet on Jul 21, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think they're
jumping on Maddog for what he’s saying; it’s all in the way he’s saying it (tone) and how adamant (persistence) he is at making his point.
I’m not getting into this (I mean, jeez!), I’m just sayin’....
"We are not equations with hats." -Dean Young
Exactly
It’s the tone that is getting the responses.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually it was his approach
he came out of the gates aggressively and that is what I thought was well….telling.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
If you've been around here
for a few years Maddog comes after Al several times a year. The only reason I can think of why he does this is he is jealous of Al’s success with this blog. He’s only making an ass of himself.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
You mean a rabid ass Sue!
:)
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Everyone agrees with Al?
I fell off my bar chair reading that. Seriously, I’ve no idea what was said yesterday, but you’re making yourself look extremely childish today.
by Damen Jackson on Jul 21, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure why this is in this particular thread...
but I do agree with you. Umpires are pretty good about letting these tantrums go. I remember the pitch to Ramirez that you reference in this example. Ramirez bent over and laughed at the called strike three for a second or two before walking back to the dugout. The pitch probably could have gone either way (I would have called it a strike), but shows that the ump in that game had moved on.
However, I think too big a deal is being made of this discussion if it is carrying over into a second diary. Al was going a bit overboard in his hyperbole in asking “what umpire is ever going to give Backe a close call from now on,” but you are going a bit overboard in your response.
by SouthernCub on Jul 21, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
You're right.
Yes, what I wrote was hyperbole. To have brought it up to this degree is… well, I find it a bit strange.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Unless there are some baseball rules
in Maddog’s world of which I am not aware, Aramis couldn’t have lead off the inning if he was the 2nd out.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
He wasn't leading off -- I think that was the 2nd out
Which is why the screen shot has 2 out and a 2-3 count
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
and I probably shouldn't get involved in this one!
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
ahhh, go ahead
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Jul 21, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
i am a malcontent par excellence
it’s my job
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Jul 21, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Really...
Maddog did and he had no business really.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
You, are correct, sir.
Yesss. Hey-o.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
just being Ed McMahon for the hell of it, by the way
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
pre or post bankruptcy?
Did you hear? He’s suing some doctor or something to drum up extra cash. Kid you not.
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Didn't he lose his house too?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 21, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Pre, I guess
Harkening back to the Tonight Show gig.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
And I often enjoy a glass of scotch
Which makes about as much sense in response to your post as you did to mine . . . where you trying to reply to someone else?
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I know, just havin' fun
And making an opportunity to talk about scotch. mmm . . . .scotch….
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Certainly
But I’ll take blended, too.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Glen Morange?
Macallan? Glen Livet, Glen Fiddich? All good friends of mine, esp. Macallan.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Glen Fiddich is good stuff . . . haven't tried the others
JW Blue still my favorite, hence the bleded comment. Damn pricey, though.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, Fiddich is good.
For blended: JW Blue is great. Pricey is right. Try the Glen Livet or the 12 year MaCallan. Both are great. Out of either Glen Fiddich or Glen Livet, I think Livet is better, if you can give it a try. Most bars have it. There is nothing like a good single malt with a twist. Great taste, great feeling.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Writing it down now -- thanks for the tip.
Chivas is a nice every day Scotch. Black Bush is really smooth Irish whiskey.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't want to come off as Mr. Scotch.
But if you like Scotch as much as I do, you’ll want to continue to try new brands as you go. I keep a Chivas or a JW in the office, along with one Glen- Fiddich, Livet or Morange. For special occasions, I’ll spend for a good 25 yr. MaCallan single malt. Enjoy!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I wish I was...
My boss & I are best friends for 20 yrs. next year, former college roommates. We are in sales & have just had two million dollar months in a row. As long as we get the work done, we have a lot of autonomy. We’re almost at another million for the third month, so things are going smoothly. Not a stuffy office, just us two, I listen to sports radio all day, and do what I want. It’s nice.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
got any openings?
"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 21, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
TWHS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
If they get me to go to New York.
Which I can tell you won’t be happening for at least a couple of years. Don’t really ever want to go to New York. It’s a maybe though, my parents are elderly, and I won’t leave the midwest again while they’re still around.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Niiice
Let me know when you need another salesman!
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't forget Laphroaig
If you like your scotch smokey as well as smooth...
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Japanese single malt voted best in the world
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/article3822531.ece
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 21, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
That looks like good stuff Bump.
Thanks for the link… I’m gonna order that at the end of the month to celebrate a third million dollar month in a row! Not even gonna tell my boss, just spring it on him. Good lookin’ out. Thanks…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Anytime...
A friend of mine is a scotch fancier too and told me about this one. Did you see the price? Yikes!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 21, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah,
140 pounds. So about $150. For special occasions only.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
careful... british pounds are
at $1.98, so you’re at almost $300US
"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin
Yeah, but Jimmy is a tycoon...
he can afford it..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Not a tycoon yet...
I’ll just start a scotch fund for it…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe KOW will have a picnic...
and we can all have a taste…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Haha...
I dare you!...I’ll bring the cole slaw this time..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
LMAO!!
If I remember correctly Emelie has extra cole slaw.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
oh yeah.
enough for all of BCB to have seconds and thirds. My cole slaw rocks.
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Care to share
your recipe? I love trying new recipes.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
That was this one....
“For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.”
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
CUUUUT!!!!!
Can we try that again? This time, more emotion.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Trust me my friend...
Stick with the single malt. The master blenders of modern day are worthless. I concur with Jimmy on the Macallan.
by Damen Jackson on Jul 21, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
a sign someone from wisconsin.....
there random topic is booze LOL
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 21, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
In this case, gameday was correct...
the call was very much a borderline call.
by SouthernCub on Jul 21, 2008 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Wait, how many minutes did it take you to find this?
I didn’t catch that part.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Seriously?
You really have a thing for Al don’t you?
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Talk about blowing something
out of proportion. It could go either way. Umpires are human. Some will hold a grudge. Some won’t.
Bruce Levine reporting on ESPN 1000 that Wood will NOT be going on the DL
...I assume that means the blister isn’t that serious?
Its funny to me that so many media outlets have run with the “Wood going on the DL, again” story before it was official
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Heck - I had the headline already drafted for my imaginary newspaper...
“Wood goes to DL; Sky falls”
And besided guys, Maddog is a genius.
I highly encourage you to go to anothercubsblog.net, and vote in his “Has there ever been a player dumber than Ryan Theriot?” poll. I voted no, just for the record.
by princefieldersdiet on Jul 21, 2008 11:12 AM CDT reply actions
Neifi?
"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 21, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
But Neifi was on roids which shrinks the brain....wait...
oh forget it Theriot is the dumbest player EVER!
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
It was stimulants. Not that it really matters.
He comes from a large family, he’s got siblings that are doctors, lawyers, professors, etc. He is probably not the brightest.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Stimulants, roids, whatever right?
I was actually kidding but I guess I will retract my joke.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Stimulants can be Roids too!
In fact they are my personally most recommended form of Performance Enhancement.
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jul 21, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude
do not mistake him for Canseco! He is simply the “roid party”.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Aside from a certain bunt . . .
Neifi wasn’t really a dumb player—just not a very good one in 2006 when he got an inordinate amount of AB’s.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
EXCELLENT WORK LOUIE
From one graphic designer to another, you sir are very talented!
Eat More Katsui
Was just checking out Theriot's Myspace account...
I found this bit interesting…..”Theriot is often referred to as a second baseman. Though, Theriot, is a natural shortstop.”
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=208393357
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
that's...
is it really HIM?
Oy.
"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 21, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
checking out baseball players on myspace.....
bump you got WAY to much time on your hands.
"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 21, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Haha...
my niece showed it to me last night. “Uncle Bump, look….Theriot only has 386 friends, and I have over 1,000”... Of course, I had to reply with, “Yes, little one, but I bet all of his friends are scrappy”.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 21, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
It is interesting....
but, sadly, it’s also not him. From the About Me section:
This is not really Ryan Theriot.So MCB, I’m thinking whoever created this page is the one w/ too much time on his/her hands. On a related note, I just poked him on Facebook!
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
actually I do myspace
but I’ve never searched out ball players. LOL
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 21, 2008 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I love that one quote from his about me section
“In 2007 Theriot was able to earn regular playing time with the Cubs team by providing energy and hustle.”
"Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take their shirts off during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent." --Dave Barry
Is there any way
that someone can give updates on Sori’s morning game this afternoon? Anyone have a way to do that? Maybe start a Fanpost?
"We are not equations with hats." -Dean Young
There are live scoreboards on minorleaguebaseball.com
Was going to post a link, but it’s loading slowly.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
They don't have a streaming boxscore for AZL games
by IllinoisCubs on Jul 21, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
1st AB
Alfonso Soriano flies out to right fielder Chase Williams.
A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou
has he
caught anything yet?
"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 21, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Flu Like Symptoms...
back to the DL for him!
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks Like he is The DH...
imho, i am more worried about his fielding. It was quite a circus out there last time.
"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
Yeah, let's hope he's still not opposed...
...to letting RJ come in and play left for the last couple innings.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
when was he oppsed
to begin with?
"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 21, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, it seemed like...
...Lou was a little hesitant to take him out for a defensive replacement when Soriano came off the DL the first time. And it also seemed like, over time, Lou was able to cajole him into accepting the idea.
Obviously, I have no insider knowledge of what actually happened, but I got the impression Soriano didn’t want to leave games early for defensive purposes but eventually came to accept it.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
ok.
fair enough. I figure Lou does what he thinks he needs to do, and left Sori in when he though he should.
"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 21, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
A lot of tension above,
let’s start his series out right with a nice performance from Harden.
I have playoffs for softball tonight so the late start could actually help me out, now all I have to do is stay up late to catch most of the game.
Lets do it Cubbies
Hope that's 16" softball...
The only REAL softball…:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 21, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a feeling sori is going to play tonight
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Follow Soriano in the AZL Cubs game here
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Soriano flied out leading off the first.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
perfect...he's in postseason form already!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
zing!!!
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 34-24 (.586)
Edmonds with Cubs: .270 / .369 / .569 10 HR 30 RBI
I hope h looked goo in BP before the game
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
uggh - sorry for the typos
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Soriano walks and scores on a HR
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
I'm sorry, could you repeat that?
I thought you said that Soriano drew a walk and then scored on someone else’s home run. Clearly, that can’t be the case. Please explain.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
guess walk
selfless stats-for-the-other-guy-padding, uh…
"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 21, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry bout that I should clarify
He walked up to the plate, stood the batters box and hit a HR. He swung so hard it went over the fence, around the world, over the fence again, thus scoring two runs.
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Alfonso Soriano doesn't hit homeruns
He stands there with his bat, and the ball flees as fast as possible in the other direction.
"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 21, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you confusing Soriano
With Chuck Norris?
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano doesn't grow a beard
the hair is too afraid of his 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 21, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs new top prospect
Bryan Jost
he pinch hit for Soriano…this guy must be great
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
You mean Soriano's out of the game?
Bench-hacking dugout hogger!
"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 21, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
"Starlin Castro singles on a ground ball to right fielder Chase Williams."
2 great baseball names there. LOL
by salparadise23 on Jul 21, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I just wish...
Jericho Jones was playing today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Rusty Staub and Rocky Calavito were good baseball names.
While “Rocky Cherry” must have been a maternal joke instead of a name.
Drungo Larue Hazewood
is my all-time fave, although Angel Pagan is close.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Calvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish.
Game, set & match.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
how do you get
“Al” out of THAT? Oh, it’s in “cALvin”. :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 21, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
McLish was the starting pitcher for the Phillies in the first major league game I attended, July 6, 1963. Preparing me for all this failure, the Cubs got shut out on 2 hits, 6-0.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Some Classic Names
Ivy Wingo
Candy LaChance
“Vinegar Bend” Mizell
Van Lingle Mungo
Shooty Babbitt
Eat More Katsui
Shooty is good friends with Dusty IIRC...
...saw him at ST one year hanging with the Dude man.
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Champ Summers!
Now really, is there a BETTER baseball name than that???
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)
The Cubs face LHP on Mon., Wed., and Thur.
Sori won’t be able to work on his “dome” flyball skills in Mesa or Tucson. Why not activate him? Assuming RJ plays CF, the choice is really Sori vs. LBR against LHP. Sori at 80% hits LHP better than LBR, IMO…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
oh, right.
I keep forgetting about that. I was trying to figure out what the R in Left-Handed Batting H…. was.
"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 21, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Ticket question
I know there has been several Fanposts on this topic already, but I wanted to ask some you all some questions about buying tickets.
I have a work trip to Chicago coming up next week and was planning on catching the Saturday game vs. the Pirates. I was hoping to buy a single bleacher ticket. Stubhub has them around $100 and Craigslist isn’t much better. Should I just try to find something cheap on one of these sites or is there another route? I tried the ticket exchange here, but no offers so far.
How about day-of ticket releases? Its a 12:05 start, when would go on sale and when would I have to get in line? Should I just try and buy one off a scalper before hand? I realize I could wait until after the game starts, but I would like to get in early if possible. Any other advice?
by Dome is my home-ay on Jul 21, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
Day of Game tickets
are now sold starting a few hours before the game, and you have to enter the stadium directly. It may be the best way, cash-wise.
I got two bleacher seats for the homegame last sunday for about a 35% markup, on Craigslist. Not terrible, not great either.
"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 21, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm willing to pay
anywhere around $70, which I have done in the past. The $120 prices on Craigslist seemed a bit jawdropping. Will prices dip on Craigslist in the next week?
For day of game tickets, how early do I need to show up? Thanks.
by Dome is my home-ay on Jul 21, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I think they sell
Day of Game 1 hour before the gates open. You have to wait in the little corral. This is a brand-new policy; Doggie Stalker wrote a fan-post about it maybe two weeks ago.
I paid $130 for two tickets. Go into each craigs-list post, sometimes the headlines for the adverts are misleading.
Also, you can try the BCB ticket-exchange, links to which are on the right-hand-bar down the page, and are face-value only, per Al.
"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 21, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
The day of game sale...
... at the ticket window now is a MUCH better deal, because requiring you to go in after purchase keeps the scalpers away. Several people here got good tix an hour to game time.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Thanks for the help
I think maybe I’ll try the day of game corral if nothing gets cheap on craigslist. I’m guessing I should show an hour before the selling time?
The BCB exchange seems to be hit and miss. I have a post up right now, no takers thus far.
by Dome is my home-ay on Jul 21, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Al deleted it. :(
When you see some dust bunny defined by the photon, it means that a nation daydreams.
Indeed, the molten satellite sells a photon inside an eggplant to an insurance agent.
A knowingly dirt-encrusted photon falls in love with the fruit cake.
"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 21, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Apparently Al is mad
I got in trouble because I posted a fanpost about keeping threads like the one about that ugly shirt somwhere so we can all have at it and enjoy the humor at this site. Al seemed to think I was referring to this fanpost contest that I didn’t even read.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Al is definitely upset.
I’ll let him clarify the matter, though, if he feels it’s appropriate to do so.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
I don't know...
I got an e mail though….
Cue the 4th grade “OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO”s
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I’m tellin mama!
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO
OK, now you got me laughing.
It’s all good, you guys. I reposted the contest, hope you all will enter.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
There ya go Al!
Scared me for a second there…
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Group hug!
Seriously, though, I was never opposed to the contest. I just wasn’t clear on whether it was approved.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
_I_ told
680+ people.
So there.
Ain’t no mamma tellin’ on ME!
"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 21, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Thou shalt not braggeth
I’M TELLIN MAMA RAJ!
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
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I have no idea where the text came from
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
obviously
it’s from a spambot. :P
"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 21, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Excellent.
Another chance to say:
Thanks, Drew! :D
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
in soviet Russia
SPAM EMAILS YOU!
"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 21, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks Like Sori's Day is done
0-2 with a walk and a run scored. Pulled for a pinch hitter in the 6th.
"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
I though he was supposed to get, like, four or five ABs?
Could this mean he’s going to jump in his Hummer and haul ass to Phoenix?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
I thought the whole point
of the rehab start was to see if he could field?
Can he go back and forth? He can’t, can he?
"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 21, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I think once he is up here, he is up here for good unless they put him on the DL again.
I think they pulled him to start tonight, just my uninformed Soriano loving opinion.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
that would make this the shortest rehab
...assignment in history and virtually pointless, but it certainly wouldnt surprise me.
I would hope he plays one or two more games, it will only help IMO…
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
I agree that he needs at least one game in the field.
I’m not worried about his batting when he returns bc that is what it is. I just don’t want him to come back and field like he did that Friday in STL.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Would really like to see him field some balls in the outfield for that very reason...
...and you have to remember its been almost 45 days, I would think one or two games getting used to the lights and handling in-game situations would be easier in the minor leagues….
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
+1
Last time, I really felt he used the Big League club as his minor league rehab.
"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
Agreed, but if Lou, Hendry, and Soriano all think he is ready to go then thats what is gonna happen.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
think his legs will look more rested or recovered?
before the wrist injury we could still see him holding up or not legging out runs like he used to. Like he was holding back.
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 21, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope he will be confindent in his legs bc those last two or three games before the HBP he was really running well.
Hopefully they are fresh and ready to go the last 10 weeks of the season.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
that was earlier
the few weeks before his hand, he was really extending. Even caught a few fly balls on the run. No hop.
"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 21, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
And stole some bases...
I’d have to believe that the legs are as healthy as they’re going to get at this point. He was running pretty well before the injury, and has had several weeks to rest and train since then.
Not necessarily pointless...
if the only point was to test his hand against live pitching, then getting three AB could show whether or not he could do it.
They didn't want to send him on a rehab assignment,
and Fonzie didn’t really want to go either. With the good batting practice and field work on Sat. & Sun.; apparently he and the team must feel he’s ready to go. Why put him at AAA? He’ll get his stroke by being in the ML line-up. A guy like Fonzie, it shouldn’t take long.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I would assume...
that since the injury was to his hand, the rehab stint was done to prove he could handle the physical stress of swinging at live pitching, not to get his timing in the field.
Well
he proved he can watch the ball go by.
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
He had a flyout in his first AB...
and may have had some foul balls in his other AB.
doesnt even seem like Soriano had a ball hit in his direction or made a play
just checked up on the recap for inning summaries
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 21, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
No worries, since I am really confused why they didn't throw him in the OF
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
OT, but did you happen to go to Cotton bowl or graduate from Missouri?
I just graduated Va Tech and was at the game this Jan
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 21, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a student there right now. I couldn't get to the Cotton Bowl, something that I still beat myself up for.
And damn you for not beating kU in the Orange Bowl. LOL
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
they swarmed us all game, we had it coming, didnt seem like they prepped at all or thought KU would be a cake-walk
They beat us at our own game, big Defense
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 21, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
nice avatar!
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Jul 21, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks Al
I already had “Rave On” and ” I Doesn’t Matter Anymore” going through my head. Now I’ve got a virtual Buddy Holly Greatest Hits collection going on in there.
Not that I don’t love Buddy (I do own “Buddy Holly Gold”) , but any song gets a little tiring the twentieth time it goes through your mind.
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
Oh, that'll be the day.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
snerk!
"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 21, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Must have been inspired by my post in the game thread
yesterday, asking since when was Buddy Holly in the Astros bullpen, when this guy came in to face one Cub batter unsuccessfully:
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Neither is sports protective glasses and a soulpatch
I called him Buddy Holly the same way many call any long hair under a ball cap a mullet. Poetic license was involved.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Well . . .All Right.
n/t
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh Timmers on Jul 21, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Crying . . .Waiting . . .Hoping
for a Cub win tonight.
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh Timmers on Jul 21, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
You know they'll win
and Not Fade Away.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Soriano update
0-2 with a walk and a run so far.
Cubs lead 5-3 in the 8th.
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
He's out of the game already...
and hopefully hauling tail to Chase Field. The buzz is he’ll be added for tonight’s game.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Anybody know how long it would take to get to Chase Field from the AZL game?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Maybe we can get a police escort made for TV (ESPN) moment.
Like a few years ago when the Red Sox traded for their knuckleball catcher and ESPN did its sloberfest for the whole thing. Police escorted his limo and he got to the game just in time.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
It's only about 30 miles, (25.9 to be exact).
With traffic, should only take about an hour to get there. .. He might be there already…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha ha...yeah I just took my own advice...
...and was messing around with Google maps myself. From Fitch Park to Chase Field, it estimates the travel time at “about 27 minutes.” He’s there.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
I think they played at the Pads facility in Peoria.
Both locations are probably really close to each other.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, right. It was in Peoria.
I heard that yesterday. Anyhoo, yeah, same difference. I’m totally expecting Soriano to be in the lineup tonight.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
I'm expecting it as well...
I think it will give a big lift to the whole team.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Has this been made official?
From what I have seen Lou said there was about a 25% chance of this scenario happening.
"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
Not official yet...
just strong speculation, based on the fact that he was pulled from the rehab game after only three AB in the 6th…
They probably pulled him because of this per trib:
The Cubs are almost as concerned about Soriano’s legs in the extreme heat as they are about his healed left hand. They don’t want him overdoing it Monday morning in a rookie league game against San Diego and possibly pulling a hamstring.
"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
I think if you put the hints together it makes sense.
Lou hints at it last night, Soriano obviously doesn’t want to rehab, the team could use a lift, Soriano leaves the rehab game early.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Wouldn't read too much into it... Again Per Trib:
Soriano will get three or four at-bats in the morning. He said he was somewhat concerned about the pitchers he’d be facing.
“I have to be careful because I’m facing rookies with no experience, and I know they’re going to be throwing as hard as they can to get it by me,” he said.
"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
That quote just adds to the notion that he doesn't want to do the rehab.
Just my opinon. I have zero insight.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
huh?
I think it means he doesn’t want to get hit by a young, wild pitcher trying to make an impression.
"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 21, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He talks about his uneasiness around the young rookie pitchers
How is that not hinting at not wanting to be there?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I think it means exactly what Drewish said
Doesn’t want to get plunked by some guy who’s all amped up, trying to throw as hard as he can and looses his control of the strike zone in the process.
"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
If he doesn't want to face the young pitchers that means he doesn't want to be there.
I’m not faulting him at all for being afraid of some young kid going Ankiel all over the place. I’m saying that quote clearly states that he doesn’t want to face rookie league pitchers, thus doesn’t want to be in a rookie league game.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
What major leaguer would?
But what he wants and what the TEAM wants is 2 different things.
"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
I think you're reading more into it
than there is.
He doesn’t want to get hit.
"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 21, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Another hint
I think I read that the Cubs were facing three lefties in the next four games.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Which also said this:
Soriano is tentatively scheduled to play for Triple-A Iowa at Tucson on Tuesday night, though storms are predicted for the Tucson area. At the very least, he should be back by Wednesday against Arizona left-hander Doug Davis.
"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
I would rather him
Cut his teeth against a weak hitting DBack club than a power hitting Marlins Club. You can afford for him to be less than stellar but get some real game experience with better pitchers that should prep him for the next series and most importantly the brewers series.
Really is one game at AAA going to make that much of difference. I would prefer him to have a week of rehab but they are not going to do that anyway.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 21, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Good Point
I would like to see a week rehab too. Instead of having to cringe every time a ball was hit to him.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
I think that even with a week of
rehab, all of us would be cringing when a tough one was hit to left field. Fonzie isn’t going to make great strides on defense by spending a week in minor-league rehab. If he’s physically ready to go, then there really is no question; you play him as soon as possible. As soon as possible would be tonight.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
You remember...
how lost he was out there on even routine flys. After a few games he started making the routine catches. He’s never going to be a gold glover but a game or two to get your feet back would help with the ROUTINE flys…
"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
I remember...
He’s been taking fielding for at least 3-4 days though. He’ll be alright. I know the team needs his bat.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
No doubt they need his bat...
He still almost leads the team in dingers and hasn’t played in 2 months.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
He usually comes back
On Fire. So, if he’s there & activated; then I’m looking forward to seeing him in Cubbie blue tonight.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
question is
what kept him from making those plays. His legs? His hand? His brain?
If it was his legs, then it’s possible he doesn’t need the extra rehab here, because his legs should be as good as they were.
"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 21, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I would have to agree with you...
Considering the upcoming schedule. I’m guessing they don’t want him to come back and struggle right away at home. So cutting his teeth vs. the D’bags sounds about right. Then at home vs. the Marlins before the series vs. the BrewCrew.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, that is also a reasonable possibility...
Both are solid possibilities. Hence, it is all speculation at this point.
Al Cowlings is ready with his white Bronco!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Sorry
that’s never happened before.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
When I'm down to my socks....
you know what time it is…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Sorting out the recycling is not part of the foreplay...
...but it is very important.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Who does the Score and ESPN
have reporting from Chase Field. If Soriano is spotted at Chase Field before game time, that probably means he’s back, otherwise he’d be with the Iowa Cubs in Tucson.
Jimmyeatworld
Soriano was meeting up with the team tonight regardless...
so the trainers and Lou can all talk.
"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
If he says he is ready to go, and the trainers have no objections I have a hard time seeing Lou telling him no.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
That's right...
I still think he’ll be back tonight.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
You may be right...
But the newspapers’ will probably have somebody there.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
The Score rarely sends people on the road.
Check Gordon Wittenmeyer’s Twitter page.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
How do I get there my philosophical friend?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
It's all
right here, but there’s no update for tonight’s game yet.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
John Danks you very much.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually it's Vasquez tonight
to the great Hammer (or measly Ed Farmer…ugh) “Light Em Up.” I’ll be there tonight, club level (can’t pass up free tix), expressing my indifference for both teams. However, I wouldn’t mind watching a Josh Hamilton show similar to the HR Derby.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
::shutters::
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
::stutters::
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Love the Scottsdales.
Wish I had a window they fit.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
I'll take the Rockport please.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
my wife
prefers the Naghead.
OOOOOH! SNAP!
"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 21, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Eh hem....
That’s Crawdad, M.D. He’s the real thing just like Doogie Howser.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Hmmm
Speaking of Hammer and Doogie Howser, did anyone see Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along-Blog this weekend?
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
I loved it.
"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 21, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
My boss is going to the Sox game tonight as well.
Then tomorrow night he’ll be at Busch for the STL vs MIL game. I’ve given instructions to wear Cub blue.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
It's four hours till game time
The beat writers probably haven’t had their pre-game “Lou time” yet.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Maybe Lou will be mysteriously MIA again...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Jul 21, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm jonseing
for a game thread.
"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 21, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
As am I
but I have to sit through Ozzie ball at U.S. Comiskular tonight. I will be keeping my eye on the scoreboard though, and the first chance I get I’m Red Lining it back up north to catch the end of Harden’s No-No.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Anyone going to the game tonight?
Great timing I’m here on business this week and going to all three game .
Bleacher tickets only 20 bucks here , anyone else in town?
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
I will sitting on the 3rd base side tomorrow
down towards left field in section 134.
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We love having
reports from people who are lucky enough to go to the games. Would you report back to us after the game? Hope you get to see three Cub wins.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
I threw this out there yesterday but nobody bit....
Fukudome’s two hits yesterday were great to see, but I’m curious…does Perry have any clue on tweaks or suggestions to make to him considering he has such a unique approach and swing?
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cheshire Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I hope he has a suggestion
on how not to fall 4 feet away from every single low and away pitch.
by Brett Taylor on Jul 21, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I would not mind if
the Brewers and Cards play 28 innings tonight. Gametime temp 95
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