Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Tuesday 7/22, 8:40 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 22, 2008 5:30 PM CDT
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PrintChicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks, Jul 22, 2008 8:40 PM CDT
At the time you read this, I'm going to be seeing "The Dark Knight". I'll be back in time to see the game, so you all start without me.
As noted in this FanPost: the game on Monday 8/4 at Wrigley Field vs. the Astros has had the game time changed to 6:05 pm CT and it will be on ESPN (in addition to WCIU in Chicago). Also, the game on Sunday 8/10 will now be a night game on ESPN, 7:05 pm CT -- and since the maximum number of Sunday night appearances is five, that's it for the Cubs for this year, so the TBD games on 8/31 and 9/21 will now officially be day games.
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Micah Owings was supposed to start tonight, but he threw in relief yesterday so the D'backs will go with Petit, who was a last-minute starter in a similar situation just about a year ago, July 22, 2007 at Wrigley Field, where he came in and shut the Cubs down on three hits over six innings. A month later in Phoenix, though, the Cubs hit him early and often, including an inside-the-park HR by Derrek Lee, though Arizona won that game when tonight's starter, Jason Marquis, couldn't hold a 3-1 lead.
And it really WOULD be a good idea to activate Alfonso Soriano tonight. He's 4-for-6 lifetime vs. Petit with 3 doubles.
Marquis was outstanding vs. the Giants in his last outing on July 11. That's what is so maddening about Marquis -- at times he looks absolutely dominant, and other times clueless. He is 2-4, 3.30 in 9 appearances (8 starts) vs. Arizona, one of those wins coming July 20, 2007 at Wrigley Field.
Today's game is on WGN, on FSN Arizona, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's first pitch thread, as yesterday, will post a bit before first pitch at 8:30 pm CT. The overflow comment threads will post at 10 pm and 11 pm CT -- I don't expect today's game to be as short as yesterday's!
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Save Fonzie.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
For all of
our’s sanity please win tonight.
And yes, play Soriano!!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Sanity?!
I haven’t been sane since the season started.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I hate night games
yes. I know I’ve said it before. I’m starting to get busy so even if I DVR it, it’s doubtful I can watch. This makes me cranky.
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
If it aint live it's no good
I can’t get up in the morning and not check the box score…..and BCB.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Sorry Em. We miss you
when you can’t be with us.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Astros traded for Randy Wolf
Don’t know if it was being discussed in the game recap or not, but if it was, I apologize.
But man, I feel bad for that organization, they keep trading away their prospects, building like they have a chance this year, when really they are just dooming their future.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Oops, my bad
didn’t know there was an entire post for it. Guess I missed in in between all the, “Cubs are going to lose in the playoffs,” and “Good-bye cruel world, cubs have lost a couple games!” posts that have been lighting up this site the last 12 hours.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
They just need pitching for right now.
They’ll flip Wolf at the end of the year like Armando Montalongo.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 22, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
it's tough to flip a free agent
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Didn't know he was a free agent.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 22, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought by end of the year you meant
August 31st, last day to be eligible for the post season roster. Like a Trachsel or Craig Monroe trade (not that they made the roster).
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
yeah, he signed a 1-year deal
so there’s a chance the cubs could pick him up in december like they tried to in 2007. or he could be a waiver claim in august, too.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Forst!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions
that looks delicious
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
so wgn w/ L&B or the radio w/ P&R?
I’m torn…
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions
Watch the game.
Listen to Pat & Ron.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 22, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't do both
at least not w/o going crazier.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Why would it make you crazy?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 22, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotcha.
I think I’m gonna just watch and not listen to anyone tonight. A feast for the eyes, I don’t want to hear Len’s voice crack, or Ron lose his mind…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 22, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
well, the len voice crack could be a good sign
usually means someone’s hit a big HR.
and i’d love to do that, but i need pxp to have a chance at following whats happening.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats some f'd up stuff dude
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
I don't think that's physically possible.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
This wouldn't be a problem
if the DVR was ahead of the TV
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
TWSS...
ouch.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
ugh.
no. lets not go there yet, k?
lol
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
with marquis on the mound,
it could be dangerous to listen to pat and ron…
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Marquis has been prety good against Arizona in his career
last three years: 3.80 ERA with an opponent batting avg. of .221
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Good numbers at Chse, to boot:
3.41 ERA in 29 IP, .208 BAA
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I know....
trade him to the D-Backs for….
Owings & Webb!!!!
Nah, D-Backs would never do that
Plus we don’t need two Starters, would probably be happy with just Webb
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
um.
i think he’s being sarcastic…
tootle your sarcasm font is broked!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I was replying to your sarcasim by humor
Webb, do you honestly believe I think the D-Backs would trade Marquis for Webb?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
LMAO!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Pick up one of these
http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=sportsyncradio&Click=53438
At the studio I use one of our delay boxes to do it, but I’m gonna buy one of these boxes for the house.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jul 22, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano's in Iowa.
According to their website, he’s playing with the Iowa Cubs tonight.
THE “FONS” SAYS HEY TO I-CUBS: OF Alfonso Soriano will join the I-Cubs on a Major League rehab assignment and start in left field tonight.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He's in Arizona.
I-Cubs are playing Tucson, in Tucson.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 22, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
according to google
about 1 hour and 50 minutes – 117 miles up I-10
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
He'd have to leave now.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I thought the I cubs were playing in Tuscon today?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Well if all goes well he will be back for our once a year happy fun time against Doug Davis.
Which of course involves us never getting any runs and totally dominated by him. Lets get that win tonight.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Torn between little Cubs and Big Cubs
I could go to the Cubs vs Sidewinders game and see Fonzie or stay home and watch the big guys play on WGN. I will probably stay home tonight and see Iowa on Thursday and Friday. Really bad scheduling for me.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jul 22, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
But...
This might be the last time Sori plays in AAA. Bring your radio to the yard.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
What's got 2 thumbs and a free ticket to Thursday night's game?
This guy!
A friend called earlier today and got 4 free tickets, so we’re making the trek up (I live about an hour north of Indy) for my first game this year. Super excited! Looks like Zambrano is pitching and Fonzie will be back. Awesome.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
i'm so jealous
have a great time!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks!
Not sure where the seats are yet, but at this point, I don’t care. lol.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
lucky duck, carmen_fanzone! eat a brat for me :-)
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
haha!
A brat and a beer at the ballpark. mmmmmmmm.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I've waited my whole life to hear you say that sue.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I ahve assured that Ramirez will break out of his
slump and have a monster game by placing him on the bench in my fantasy league. He’s a virtual lock for 3-4 with a HR and 3 RBI.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Hope you come through
and change your name to Prophet Gary. Sorry about your fantasy team though.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
And a prophet named Gary will lead them...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 22, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm no Zarathustra.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I'm glad you got the reference. I think you're right about...
Rami. It’s only a matter of time before he breaks out of it in a big way.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 22, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Whether he does or doesn't,
tonight I will sing the Drunken Song!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
every time I see this word....
I think of Mr Burns rubbing his hands together
That's it
I’m benching DeRo too. Maybe if everyone did this….
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
I don't know if it's good thinking,
but it’s a lot better then sharing a gold thong.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
and then having all of sports talk radio/tv
share their opinion on said thong.
what a weird story that was…
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah.
It’s frightening to think that’s probably not the strangest thing a ballplayers has done to break a slump. Just ask Mark Grace.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Maybe Lou will share his truss
with the team as a sign of good luck.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 22, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Gah, Then=than.
I should know better…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Touche.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
By the same logic, Marquis is bound to blow up
I picked him up off the free agent pile based on his last start.
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Aww, crap.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
and... it all balances out
:sigh:
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I appreciate your sacrifice.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
hey SWL
let’s send Howry the extra Howry Cow! shirt c/o the Cubs and see if it breaks him out of his prolonged slump.
Edmonds-o-Meter discontinued
OK...
what address?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
It will be as you say...
I swear it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
We are men of honor.
Lies do not befit us.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Gary, you really class up the joint
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
so... what show/movie are you guys quoting now?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Princess Bride
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
i haven't seen that movie in AGES
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Read the book by S. Morgenstern.
It’s great. the Fire Swamp episode is especially good.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Oooh. I'll have to do that.
thanks gary!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
one of the best movies of all time
"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 22, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Then...
let us vanquish these vile serpents, and smite their ruin on the mountain side.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
What is best in life?
To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
You killed my mother!
You killed my father, you killed my people! You took my father’s sword… ah!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Give me food, so I have strength when the wolves come.
Let me die, not in hunger, but in combat!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Now they will know why they are afraid of the dark. Now they learn why they fear the night.
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
Oh, yes.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
greetings from indianapolis
where i get to watch 2 of aaa’s worst teams battle it out. so feel better in the knowledge that the pirates won’t be good/average for 3-4 more years and the sox have little to no depth.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Im about 45 min south of you in Bloomington
Going to an indians game tonight?
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, i work gamedays up there
doing some Gameday stringing.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
What happens if you have to go to the bathroom?
(wondering if that is the reason behind mysterious Gameday delays…..)
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
you just go between innings. not too tough.
though i can’t vouch for those major league slackers.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
thats cool
Ive been to a few games there, as well as the collective soul concert
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
that concert was sweet.
counting crows were pretty good there, too.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I would love to have a job there
Any openings for an internship while I am in school… Journalism?
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
media relations.
that’s what i did here, and now i have a full time sports information job and i get to work here 30-40 times a year.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
sounds like a neat job
"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 22, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
keeps you busy
but it’s fun. i really can’t complain; i get paid to watch sports.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
and prolly a few womens also :)
"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 22, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
until you see the paycheck :)
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I just want to say this
There is too much hate and given up going on in BCB, and its kind of making me naucious. We lost 3 in a row to TB and bounced back alright… we lost 3 in a row to the White Sox and we bounced back alright, or atleast maintained a good enough ballclub to stay ontop, and well we have lost 3 of the last 4, last night to a team that always beats us. I just want to say once again for my cubs motto of 2008…... WELL BE JUST FINE!!!!
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions
We will be more than okay once we leave the BOB.
Something about that ballpark has never agreed with the Cubs same thing with Philly in recent years.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Agreed.
The BOB and “old Enron” have never been kind to the Cubs. This was an awful way to begin after the AS break. But let’s get through it!
I just hope that Fukudome, Lee & ARam can wake up soon. It is just too hard to win games w/out those guys contributing.
Let’s get it done tonight and finish this trip on a high note!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
...when we get back to Wrigley
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."
From Bruce:
Ugly numbers for the road trip:
Derrek Lee: 3-for-17
Aramis Ramirez: 0-for-17
Geovany Soto: 1-for-15
Yuck. From here.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
Reminds me of a Costanza line
“If you take everything I’ve accomplished in my life and condense it down into one day, it looks decent.”
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
Hopefully today is "opposite day," then!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I've been to about 15 cubs games..
in the last 2-3 years and I have never seen Zambrano pitch. I have tickets to Thursdays game and just noticed Big Z is scheduled to start. I’m excited!
congrats and thanks
i didn’t realize he was throwing. now i’m excited to get up there thursday, too.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
you're in for a treat!
what you don’t see on TV: adjust cup, pitch, adjust cup,, pitch… :D
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
::best snarky voice::
why are you looking ahead to Thursday, don’t you know that TONIGHT is what matters?
Sorry. Couldn’t resist. Hope you have a great time!!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
What does tonight matter either
Didn’t you read, we have no chance to win in the playoffs, might as well just forfeit the season right now
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Oh. My bad.
Sorry. My snark is broken.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
when the bank one ballpark become chase?
"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 22, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions
couple years ago, i think
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
changes every week or so, doesn't it?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
no that is san fran
"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 22, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
When Bank One got taken over by JP Morgan Chase
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Although its kind of arbitrary
The Cubs were put back to #1 on ESPNS power rankings, after we were dropped to 7 then to 4 and now back to 1. The thing I dont understand about power rankings… I thought it goes off of the performance in the last week + your overall record. So how are we put at 1, is it because of boston, the white sox and TB slow starts or what.. hmm
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions
It reads....
“Of Derreck Lees 15 HR’s, 11 have been solo and 13 have come at wrigley”
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
at your request young lad...
ESPN POWER RANKINGS, CUBS ARE NUMBER 1
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
OT, but in case y'all hadn't heard
RIP Estelle Getty! We’ll miss ya!
"I don't want hope. Hope is killing me. My dream is to become hopeless. When you're hopeless you don't care. And when you don't care, that indifference makes you attractive." ~George Costanza
oh no
sophia. i miss you already!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I am a BCB Chat Virgin
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome myself to the BCB board….I am pleased to meet me….and I have heard alot of nice things about me….
welcome
"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 22, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome aboard!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
good one.
"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 22, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
we'll be gentle...and we promise you we won't ignore you when we see you again.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
CaliCub
guessing you are from Cali then?? I am in Ventura
Say Hi To My Sister For Me
Used to live in Oxnard myself. And I have another sis living in Port Hueneme.
Eat More Katsui
Heading out to the game in a half hour
and didn’t realize that the regular season game I was at last year had the same two starting pitchers! I hope this time the outcome is in our favor. IIRC D Lee hit an inside the park job and Cliffie parked one, too.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Bring us good luck!!!
Hope you get to see a win.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
thanks for the obligatory handshakes
thanks for the welcomes…
anyone got the pick to click going…who is the player o the game…or do you guys do that sort of thing here?
I got D Lee
FYI: b/c you're new
please use the +reply feature. it makes the threads flow better and the veterans much less snipey. :-)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
waiting 5... 4... 3...2...
"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 22, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Accepted.
"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 22, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
i’m assuming that’s what you were waiting for
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 22, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Just a few things you will find yourself taking a stance out on BCB:
THERIOT (The highest debated player on BCB): For Him or against Him
SORIANO: overated/underated/he does his job
MARQUIS: Support or no support?
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
see you are becoming more popular already
"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 22, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah...I had to rec it, it was so sweet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
if it was sweet, why you wreck it?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I kill eveything I love...
and I love everything I kill.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Did anyone see
that the D-backs picked up Jon Rauch?
Now they have the two tallest pitchers in the majors on the same staff
that should make them tough
come intramural basketball season.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Jason is gonna be the man tonight...and up his trade value that much more.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions
It's pretty easy to go up
from zero value
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 22, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like Ed Wade think his Stros have a run in the, that or
he is just the worst GM in baseball.
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."
How long until that I-Cubs game?
Can’t wat to see Sori back
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 22, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions
i'd check milb.com around 9 (ET)
they’ll probably post a link to Gameday around then
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
brewers/cards game is to start in a few minutes
"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 22, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions
Caldwell vs. Forsch
I think Molitor will go 4-for-4 and Yount will hit an HR. Look for Ozzie and McGee to steal some bases and Hernandez to make a couple web gems. But if Fingers and Sutter get in the game it could go extra innings for sure.
:-p
Eat More Katsui
what, no gorman thomas projections?
:)
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I got a Paul Molitor poster for my bedroom about that time. :)
"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 22, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Never Was A Brewers Fan BUT
Yount, Molitor, and Fingers are three of my favorite all time players.
Eat More Katsui
Growing up in Wisconsin
Brewers were AL and Cubs NL so as a grade schooler I had both Paul Molitor and Ryne Sandbergs posers up in my bedroom
"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 22, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
***posters
"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 22, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
posers?
how did you get ahold of them to pose?
Would have been a neat trick for an 8 year huh?
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 22, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome won't be relax if his pregame work is limited
Re: this article... he cannot feel easy if Lou limit his pregame work – as almost all Japanese players do… Just like Matsuzaka struggled heavily as one reason is his pitch count was limited by Redsox managements.
Nobody should not touch Dome’s own routine. That is bad move, I predict.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
he's gotta do SOMETHING different......
It’s a long season, he’s in a major slump, he’s facing better competition….
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He'd get over his past major slump...
...by his hard work, not by resting enough…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 22, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Did Dome ever slump like this in Japan?
Sorry if its already been asked
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
He did
in 2007 before the injury, in 2005…. no big slump in 2006.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 22, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Well then its good to know he has done it before and thus can come out of it.
I think a return to the 5th spot in the order will really help him out
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Maybe MLB is different than Japanese League...
...and it’s not about “working hard” (physically). It’s about evaluating (better) pitching and making adjustments. I don’t see him making any adjustments the last 3 weeks.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
But it should not be by relaxing...
...to think about his personality. I believe it get worse if limited… he will feel really bad I guess.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 22, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree with you dragons. Don't take a guy out of his routine,
especially somebody like Fukudome who obviously has a routine that he likes and has been doing for years.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Matsuzaka said...
He was so angry about Redsox trainers limited his pitch count between starts and spring training – he has his own way to build up his shoulder and maintain it during the season, but he could feel right at all last year, and even this year (though he is 10-1 and 2.65 ERA).
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Based on what has happened with pitchers in the past here
I understand why the Red Sox were careful with him. Nothing scares a team more than a hurt pitcher and they are terrified of a guy throwing too many pitches.
Again though, Matsuzaka has his own thing that obviously works for him.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Re: Matsuzaka
I meant Matsuzaka’s pitch count is between his starts and in the spring training, as he commented recently in the interview for Japanese media…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 22, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
An Old Billy Martin Trick
When his teams were slumping he’d literally pull names out of a hat and come up with the batting order. With the Tigers, he had light hitting Eddie Brinkman batting cleanup and Bill Freehan leading off. Sometimes it would actually work!
Eat More Katsui
at this point I won't care if they took BP after the game if it was to help :(
"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 22, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs fined $500,000 by MLB for draft violations
The Cubs were said by people familiar with the case to have exacerbated the situation by how they responded to MLB’s concerns. MLB higherups apparently didn’t believe Cubs people were completely forthcoming regarding their actions in the case when questioned about them.
link here:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/07/22/cubs.fine/index.html
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."
LOL, the good news is its not our money....
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."
Hmmm...
“MLB higherups apparently didn’t believe Cubs people were completely forthcoming regarding their actions in the case when questioned about them.”
That seems unlikely, dunnit?
"I don't want hope. Hope is killing me. My dream is to become hopeless. When you're hopeless you don't care. And when you don't care, that indifference makes you attractive." ~George Costanza
why must we go there?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
on a lighter note less discuss everyones last trip to the dentist
"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 22, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Im not being anti-dentite... but that was the first painful thing I thought of
"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 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
if your gonna slow down a pregame thread w/ a big picture...
why on earth is it mark prior?
"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 22, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Call me an instigator, but I just couldn't help myself.
If we can’t laugh at ourselves, who can we laugh at?
"I don't want hope. Hope is killing me. My dream is to become hopeless. When you're hopeless you don't care. And when you don't care, that indifference makes you attractive." ~George Costanza
You didn't have a Sammy picture handy?
Jeez
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
My idol
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
it's obvious....
the Cubs, coz if we win, it doesn’t matter what they do.
Extra's and five rain delays
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
extra innings
"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 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
with lots of runs and relief pitchers
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
extra innings
w/ the cards winning on a 25th inning walk off, off Sheets.
Is what I would prefer.
we can hope right???
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 22, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
1-0 cards
Ludwick homes off of Jeff Supan (SP?)
"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 22, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions
just came off DL today
so that could be true.
"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 22, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm assuming Chris Duncan, right?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
i think an injury to dave might hurt the cards more
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
He still should be able to visit the mound when needed.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
2-0 Cards
"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 22, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
The plot thickens...
...my friend with the free tickets text’d we’re in “Row 1, but by the aisle” for Thursday’s game. ROW ONE WHERE???? I think he’s just trying to drive me insane.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
we are in nose bleed seats on tuesday night
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 22, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but it's against the Brewers!
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I realize this. 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 22, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Dragons if your in here I got a question?
I apologize if you have already answered this….
Was Fukudome a streaky hitter in Japan? If not, has he gone through tough streaks like this, and how did he bounce back? Do you think its the pressure of Chicago Cubs baseball getting to him, the tedious MLB schedule? Or is it true that the scouting reports finally caught up to him and now its his turn to adjust to the pitchers?
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
What I want to knwo is if Perry
has any idea of how to make adjustments or suggestions to a hitter with such an unorthodox swing. Maybe his comments are getting lost in trasnslation….
"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."
Maybe
He needs a night out on the town with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson.
by salparadise23 on Jul 22, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe he needs to commit to either
the fastball in or the breaking ball away until he gets to two strikes. Not both. I think Murray would scare the crap out of him!
"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."
leave Bill back at the bar ;-)
here’s to a happy ending!
(to the Cub’s game…of course)
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Hell...set up a bar in the dugout. It might loosen these guys up.
My wishes for tonight:
Riot stay hot!
Wonder hamster stay hot!
D Lee stand tall and drive the ball
A Ram pretend you got two strikes and use right field
Soto see A Ram but forget the two strike idea
D Ro keep using the right center gap
Johnson…shave that monster on your face
J Ed…a little top hand pehaps?
Marquis pitch like your job is on the line ;-)
"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."
ARam: forget the two strikes--start hitting like you had two balls!!
I love him but I miss his bat!!
We need him delivering those RBIs in the clutch once again.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Lou on Dome's "rest"....
“What we want to do for this young man is help him out and get him going,” Piniella said. “I know he works hard and he’s got the routine, but it’s a little different playing in this country than in Japan. The travel is a lot greater, the day-night games, the humidity, learning the new league, the media. Maybe if he eases up a little bit, it might help.”
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
If Fukudome is in the lineup today
Maybe he will com out to prove something and light the place up:
Prediction: Fukudome 3-4 with 1 HR 2 RBI’s and a walk
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of:
What’s the lineup tonight?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
R. Theriot ss
K. Fukudome rf
D. Lee 1b
A. Ramirez 3b
J. Edmonds cf
M. DeRosa lf
G. Soto c
M. Fontenot 2b
J. Marquis p
S. Drew ss
C. Jackson lf
O. Hudson 2b
C. Tracy 1b
M. Reynolds 3b
M. Montero c
C. Young cf
A. Romero rf
Y. Petit p
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 22, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions
Would DeRosa batting second and Dome at 5 or 6 really be too much to ask?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I think that Lou would rather have a root canal
than to give DeRo a chance to hit a fastball.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Apparently the rules of Major League Baseball...
...prohibit a team from having a hitter in the first two spots of the lineup with an OPS above .800.
DeRosa's OPS is .810.
Theriot and Dome both have OPSes below that mark. Guys like Edmonds, Soto, even Fontenot are outhitting them so far this season.
But this isn’t a complaint specific to Theriot, Dome or even the Cubs. Major league teams in general seem allergic to batting their best hitters at the top of the order. Makes no sense to me.
from wiki..
OPS) is a baseball statistic calculated as the sum of a player’s on-base percentage and slugging percentage.[1] The abilities of a player both to get on base and to hit for power, two important hitting skills, are represented, making it an effective way of measuring the player’s offensive worth. An OPS of .900 or higher in Major League Baseball puts the player in the upper echelon of offensive ability. Typically, the league leader in OPS will score near, and not necessarily below, the 1.000 mark.
although that is right
I HATE WIKIPEDIA, its wrong too often, I remember Skip Bayless saying his birthday was listed wrong on wiki
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Plus, he's an idiot
Steve Phillips on his computer use as Mets GM, "I played solitaire on my computer in my office."
i dont care who he likes as team but his views, most of them
and i like the spurs
If this was prison I would shank you.
Bayless is a jackass
But he backs up his extreme viewpoints with legit facts… hes a little wacko, but I do like how he makes bold predictions… he was one of the only guys to say favre was going to comeback, well he was right… hes nuts, this leads me to an idea for a fanpost…. favoirte sports writers
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
we rarely discuss that. its normally who don't you like
"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 22, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
hence why I want to make a post for that
It will cause for good discussion, Ill put it up tonight after the game
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
do we get to count Al?
"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 22, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Hell Yea!
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
hes a bigger Phillies fan
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Then it fits with most of his opinions...
Steve Phillips on his computer use as Mets GM, "I played solitaire on my computer in my office."
anyone who has watched any amount of Stephan Colbert
knows just how often it is wrong 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 22, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
To be fair...
...nobody knows Skip Bayless’s true birthday, because he killed everyone that knows he’s really a vampire.
Skip is a vampire!
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I wont be surprised.
"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 22, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought you would like that
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
and he's taking the Falcons' VP job!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
wonder what that has to do w/ parcells..
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Parcells interviewed with the Falcons in the offseason...
...but went to the Dolphins instead in a rather stunning display of two-facedness.
i wonder if he's as big a jerk as he comes across
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
On-base percentage plus slugging.
OBP = Walks + Hits + Hit By Pitch / Plate Appearances
Slugging = Total Bases / At Bats
Per Gameday
Riot
Dome
Lee
Ramy
Edmonds
DeRo LF
Soto
LBR
Marquis
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Theriot, SS
Dome, RF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, Officially worried about by lemon20pie
Edmonds, CF
DeRosa, LF
Soto, Way too far down in this lineup
, 2B
Marquis, T
he's so cute... he'd make the perfect stuffed animal :)
"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 22, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I never thought of that. Thats a good idea
"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 22, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I like all 3 of 'em.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Even though Sori has hit Petit well,
I’m glad they aren’t activating him tonight. To do so would be a sign of panic that would be felt by the entire team. I’d rather have them follow the plan.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
carmen could then see fonzie's return and zambrano start
not a bad night at wrigley…
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
You know it, brother!
Can’t wait.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
My one trip to Wrigley last year was the St Louis make up game in Sept.
Had a great time. Try to go to a couple a year. These tickets kind of fell into my lap. lol.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 22, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
This will be my 4th trip there this year.
All previous 3 have been Dempster wins…Hopefully the winning trend continues..
I do enjoy listening to Bob Uecker
"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 22, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano starting in left and leading off
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Here's the link
to MILB.com Gameday – Iowa vs. Tucson – click here
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
The game will also be on MiLB Gameday Audio
It’s free, but you have to register.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Lou...
Said he’s tired of seeing balls flying everywhere in BP then get shut out in the games. They skipped it in Houston that last night and scored 9-runs. Who knows, maybe it’ll work.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
There not taking BP
because Lou said he’s sick of seeing guys hit balls all over the place at BP and then not be able to hit in games
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 22, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure the idea is simply to try something different...
...to see if it “provides a spark.” I think it’s superstitious hokum myself, but I don’t see the harm in it so I don’t really care.
tv or radio?
"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 22, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, glad it wasn't just mine!
Graphic and an interview with Quade, right?
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 22, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
yes...
ugh
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Funny, the commercials work fine.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 22, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
WGN AMERICA
TV YOU CAN’T IGNORE
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
yay for getting the chicago feed
i am spared the creepy eyes and lame slogan!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you still getting commercials only....
with that graphic and audio only during the pregame show?
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 22, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I DON'T want to say I'm glad....
but I was thinking that the MLB blackout Nazi’s had intentionally screwed up New Mexico TV you can’t ignore…..
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 22, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
no hitter is broke up by fielder base hit
"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 22, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
lol what? I am taking a buddy to Wrigley in August for his birthday
I’ve been before where inbetween innings they say happy birthday to Billy Bob or w/e
I wonder where Lohse came from. Hell, I wonder where all their pitchers came from
Except for Wellemeyer…I know where he came from :-(
Dear WGN:
no one gives 2 shits about the f’n mets. STOP TALKING about them.
And fix your stupid feed, this sucks.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 22, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, another "Scrubs" commercial and I will shoot the TV.....
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 22, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, the "change is good" slogan must mean TV without vision!!!!
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 22, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure if it has been mentioned on here...
but here is the link for Gameday for the Iowa Cubs game tonight. Link
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 22, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions
New concept.....radio on TV.....
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 22, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
This is crap. I don't get CSN.
These WGN games are the only games I get.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 22, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions
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