First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Marlins, Friday 7/25, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 25, 2008 1:15 PM CDT
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I want to Simardzeejashark out there
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Man, that joke was horrible.
You suck.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Aren't you telling yourself you suck?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Sometimes I need to teach myself a lesson
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
If I ever see in face-to-face
I’m going to break your clavicle.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Nittany is having
another episode. Whack him, so he’ll skip.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Firth!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
wait. I’m at work, listening on the radio.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a fan of Hank's
but not like I’m a fan of Geo’s. ;-)
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Aren't his tattoos awesome?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Yes
They are fantastic. Ronny Cedeno has some good ones as well.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 25, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Hahaha
Well I think they’re pretty awesome. I guess people here don’t like sleeves.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Soto has tats?????
"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 25, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I was going to 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 25, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I've never seen
any on Geo but he may have some where we can’t see them. :D
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
*** stops for a second to imagine that***
back to the game.
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 25, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL
is ON THE AIR!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
there are days when I think
Santo doesn’t get into the studio till the third inning…
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Id like to see a Soriano Homer today
A belated Birthday Present?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
I hope that DeRo is just getting a day off
and that he didn’t bruise his knee on that catch. He sure landed hard.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
HAH!
LEAPING CATCH BY SORIANO!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Well, Sori's legs work!
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
Nice Catch
SORI!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
Soriano
back in LF, making me nervous, but making the catch.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Friday Fish Fry
Let’s get em Cubs!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Radio is way behind again
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
K!
two outs!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
or not.
foul-tip. mutter.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course Soriano makes a nice play the one time Im at work for a game
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Gonzales doubles
1 out.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Is anyone else hoping that Dempster pitches a CG?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
+1
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster
is on my fantasy team. It would help me out a great deal if he pitches a complete game!
two outs
fly out to RF
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Strikeout was not actually a strikeout
Gonzo hit it off the plate. He went on to double.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
you might be.....
but not in the specific reason “giggle”
"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 25, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Gonzales ended up doubling
his “third strike” was a foul-tip.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
the K was not a K
it was a foul ball
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Go Sori!
great catch! =)
You can be whatever you want to be, just put your mind to it and work hard! -Dad
Jacobs
grounds out to third. three outs.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Now, that's 3 outs.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Nice Inning
good job demp!
You can be whatever you want to be, just put your mind to it and work hard! -Dad
I'm thinkin' a lead off HR Fonzie style. Ayyyyyy!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
I'd be very happy to see Vinny's beverage depot donate money to whoever they do
for a lead off 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 25, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
We just saw Soriano magic on defense
Clever signature line
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 25, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
WGN Feed
Is anyone else having trouble with WGN being choppy? Its annoying the hell out of me
Aramis Ramirez- NL MVP
Kosuke Fukudome- NL ROY
Carlos Marmol- Rolaids Relief Man
radio, tv or internet?
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 25, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
tv
n/t
Aramis Ramirez- NL MVP
Kosuke Fukudome- NL ROY
Carlos Marmol- Rolaids Relief Man
by sheamcmurray on Jul 25, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
wgn on comcast
here in Indiana looks ok
(for once)
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 25, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: Does anyone else run on Linux Ubuntu?
I gotsa problem with somethang
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
My mlb.tv is atrocious
I’m using mplayerplug-in at home, and it’s very choppy and skips over itself(an echo will happen with the voice), or the audio will get too far in front of the visual. Everything else works fine on it; wmv(unrelated to mlb.tv), flash, etc. What should I do?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Yeah
It was actually REALLY bad, where I wouldn’t get any audio at all. I’m at work, so I’m not looking at it directly, but I’m pretty sure it’s on vo=x11 and ao=alsa. Ubuntu is pretty awesome except for this thing, which actually makes it horrible.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
You know, Soriano hasn't had a leadoff homerun since he returned...
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I also think
We’ll see some sneaky Power from Fontenot today
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
theriot is kind of like fontenot
isn’t he?
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 25, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
pls dont go there so early in the game :(
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 25, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
eh?
was just a joke since theriot got a hot as I was reading that
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 25, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
a hit, that is
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 25, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
No, Theriot is a lot bigger.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Cmon, Sori
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Ks
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
blah
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
Riot
singles to right.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
are you kidding?
Soriano is still batting on MLB.COM radio
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
nice hit
Riot
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
yeah
getting thrown out stealing.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
because it's true!!!!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
no, hitting
but an awesome throw by the catcher
by PrincetonCubs on Jul 25, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
getting picked off trying to steal?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
anyone else having a problem
where the site stops showing the new messages?
DAMMIT THERIOT! DON’T FRAKING STEAL!!!!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Theriot thrown out trying to swipe 2nd.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Is he getting the sign to steal
or is this something he is repeatly doing on his own badly?
"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 25, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Well if someone is telling
him to do that then they should be slapped up the side of their head.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
That is my EXACT thought Sue
If he’s not, someone should say to him. Pls for the love of all that is good and decent STOP
"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 25, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot was decent at stealing last year
What the hell happened to him?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
He does something good
and the screws that up. He really pisses me off sometimes.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
I thought Theriot had been banished from stealing
We have already gone thru this enough, he cant steal bases so don’t even try
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Lee
Ks
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Stop trying to steal bases, Theriot.
You can’t do it and it’s getting stale watching you get thrown out.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
yeah...
except for the fact he leads the team with 15 over kosuke at 8… aside from that you’re 100% correct
Not A Great 1st Inning
Soriano with an awkward K, Theriot with an ill-advised steal, and Derrek flailing at pitches he has no business swinging at. Need to do better.
Eat More Katsui
In defense of Theriot
That was a perfect throw by the catcher
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
That's it. I now side with the Theriot bashers
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Just don't let him try and steal bases
Healthy Soriano is the only one who should be allowed to try.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Demp hits Uggla to lead off 2nd.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
That was for the ASG
Uggla = Errors
You can be whatever you want to be, just put your mind to it and work hard! -Dad
The ASG was Uggla for the NL?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
Don't understand the question.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
JMO
Riot is fast - that is, he is faster than the average ML player. But, he is not fast - like Michael Bourn or Carl Crawford. He was able to steal last year because of the “surprise” factor - no scouting reports - but he can’t steal when teams are expecting it unless it’s a changeup or something.
It’s a tough situation for him. Without speed, he isn’t a ML player because he has zero power. But he isn’t fast enough to play the pure speed game. At least, he needs to learn to get better jumps and pick his spots better. He and Bob Dernier have some work to do.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
At least DeRo knows how to pick his spots when stealing bases.
(He’s 3-3).
Of course, that only applies when DeRo plays.
BTW, Riot might be due for a day off. He’s 1 for his last 9, and they have 20 games in a row. I’d hate to see Ronny sit for a week after having a good game last night.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Theriot should be stealing there
DPLee up it makes sense, it was a great throw by a bad catcher. It happens.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions
not given his history.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
i’d like him to run on this catcher again, see if he repeats that bullet he just threw. i guarantee the scouting report on him says “RUN”
by PrincetonCubs on Jul 25, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot has gotten thrown out too much this season to justify him trying to steal bases
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Agreed
But it was the right call to send him there even though he has been thrown up too much this year.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
that makes no sense.
He’s TERRIBLE at stealing. Stop doing it.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
It makes more sense to hit-and-run.
Theriot just isn’t a good base stealer, and Lee is a good contact hitter.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
crud.
Uggla scores.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
1-0 Marlins
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
A Run In
that was ugly ;/
You can be whatever you want to be, just put your mind to it and work hard! -Dad
Run would have scored anyway...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
1 out
Ross bounces back to Demp
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Bouncer back to Demp
1 out. Runner holds at 2nd.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Geez that was "Uggla"
Im done
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
Suds have homered
in 20 straight games. What’s gonna happen when they slump?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
I was just thinking the same thing.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Ned Will Start Overmanaging
which will compound the problem, much to the Cubs’ benefit.
Eat More Katsui
K!
2 down.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
K
2 outs
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Johnson
chopps back to the mound. 3 outs. 1-0 Marlins.
Let’s LIGHT THEM UP!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
'Nother bouncer back to the mound
3 down. Nice job, Ryan.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Alright,
let’’s get some runs. Preferably multiple runs. I gotta do some work now, but I’ll chime in when I can.
Jimmyeatworld
OT: Over/Under on the "new" 90210 lasting more then one season?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
Lets get some runs!
!!
You can be whatever you want to be, just put your mind to it and work hard! -Dad
OT: My damn cat ran off with an expensive earring
he’s been jonesing for it ever since he laid kitty cat eyes on it. Now I won’t find it until I move ;(
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
First your phone antenna
and now your earring. Naughty kitty!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
he's a rascal, that one
sometimes more endearing than others. Right now, not.
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
My little kitty Callie
loves to steal my pencils and pens, I’m always having to buy new ones!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd love to have
a cat but with family memebers with allergies I can’t.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Get A Dog
Dog > Cats =)
You can be whatever you want to be, just put your mind to it and work hard! -Dad
Yep. I'd
much rather have a cat than a dog.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
I'd much rather
save $60K over the lifespan of a pet.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Let's not got into this.
It could get worse than the Theriot debates.
(Ahem, cats rule, dogs drool.)
Nanika Ga Okoru!
As long as my dog drools on your cat....
j/k
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Rammy K's
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
I guess we just like those come from behind wins... So let's get going here and
get some hits and some runs…
GoCubsGo
Dome goes down on a check swing strike out.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Soto goes yard!!!!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
SOTO!
YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!
You can be whatever you want to be, just put your mind to it and work hard! -Dad
1-1
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
SOTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 -1
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .282 15 HR 41 RBI
SOTO!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
GONE
END THE SLUMP
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Can't say enough how this home cookin'
has mad such a difference. Let’s get some more!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Sneaky power deposits one into center
RJ up with 2 out, one on.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Young one's hitting this JOHNSON
Theriot, Soto, Fonty….
BTW with Fonty hitting so well I really think DeRo in the moving starter role is a big deal, he could keep the Cubs fresh through August
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
argh
this interface is driving me insane today. The threads don’t update!
Yes, I’ve emailed bugreport.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
RJ
Bring back the stache!
You can be whatever you want to be, just put your mind to it and work hard! -Dad
He looks much
better without the stache.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
at least he got rid of the goat beard
anything but that
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
isn't the goat beard the small patch under the lip and down the chin?
he still has the patch
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Anyone catch the pregame
interview with Reed yesterday (WGN radio)? Good stuff about hitting.
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 25, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Bring Em In Dempster
You can be whatever you want to be, just put your mind to it and work hard! -Dad
Base hit to RF by RJ
Fonty advances to 3rd
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Johnson singles
Fonty to third! Cmon, Demp!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
RUN & HIT!
now the batting order flips….come on Demp get a walk!
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
2 out ....can't squeeze
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
are you being serious?
cause if you are….I am not taking the time
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
because the bunter would be thrown out at 1st
no different than the tapper to SS, a suicide is done with less than 2 outs….
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
And even if the runner going home...
...managed to get home a little bit before the out at first, the umps would never call it.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
a 3rd out force out negatates any score
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
any force, including 1st base
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
* negates
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Saying "Uncle"
Next time I’ll tell you about when I tried calling “time out” before getting tagged out at second…saw Willie Stargell try it once…had Dave Cash cracking up.
Eat More Katsui
I'd Still Try It
but then again I’m the same guy that dumps hot fudge on rainbow sherbet.
Eat More Katsui
That's just wrong
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 25, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
blah.
nothing works. I’m dropping off folks. See you tonight & tomorrow.
Let’s go Cubs!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
No there are two out all they have to do is throw to 1st
Clever signature line
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 25, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions
remember, "reply" is your friend
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Dempster bounces out to SS
On to the 3rd. 1-1.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Dempster on the mound
Geo behind the plate…it’s a beautiful day
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 25, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Just want to say
you people are a godsend while I’m at work.
Me heart y’all.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
HOLY COW KOSUKE
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
Dome!!
Makes a terrific catch at the wall. 1 down!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Is it very un-politically correct
to call that a kamikaze catch?
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
even literally incorrect.....no one died in the effort
stop this kind of stupidity
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Heard of alliteration?
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 25, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Great Dome catch
But I think Reed’s is a tier above.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Reed's catch
is in a class of it’s own.
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 25, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Johnson is the measuring stick.
Wait…
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
And I might slot Jimmy's Houston grab in between
Reed’s and Dome’s for best Cub plays that I’ve witnessed this year.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Pat Hughes stole your line daver...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster is going to have to grind one today to the 6th inning
We might see Samardzija, he does not have command and his balls are up…..
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
That's a double, actually.
The old grind and balls.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not doin' it
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Looked away
Cantu go down swinging??
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Tenfour.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Jacobs goes down swinging
Heading into bottom of 3.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Guess what time it is?
Time for some more Cub runs….....
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Yes please!
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 25, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
my husband agrees!
;)
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Like a Fonzie dinger, ayyyyy!!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Jacobs K's.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
+Waveland
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano flies out.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions
he should lay off the Red Bull
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jul 25, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Goddamn maple.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
nothing like REAL MAPLE SYRUP.....from the northwoods
but few actually know this pleasure…
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
I went to Northwood Jr High.
Not the same, but…
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I do! I do!
I was raised in Northern New York on the Canadian border. One of my favorite childhood memories is going into the forest to the maple syrup shack and syrup on snow. yum yum
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Gwate Stuff
Only time I’ve been to NY was the Lake Champlain area on the way back to Boston from Montreal. Gorgeous scenery and, yes, the syrup was top shelf.
Eat More Katsui
we harvested maple syrup from my parent's vacation home in WI
took the sap to a farmer who made the syrup…..Dad would get a tin in return…..he cherished it like gold….better than any store bought stuff
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
I've had it several times.
Probably more have had some than you think.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Soriano not seeing the ball well off the bat and possibly in the field
It will take this weekend.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
His average drops to a lowly .322
Clever signature line
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 25, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions
And this is exactly why batting average is a bad stat.
Any stat that says that Ryan Theriot is the best hitter on your team has some flaws.
A high average doesn't suck or not suck.
It simply is. It’s hits divided by at-bats. Once you figure that the concept of hits and at bats in this fashion are related more to the run scoring process in cricket than baseball, it becomes clear that batting average isn’t a good measure of hitting ability.
So what is a measure of
good hitting ability?
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 25, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
OPS or OPS+ is probably the best commonly used measure.
Personally I love just about all varieties of linear weights (Baseball Prospectus has EqA, and Baseball Reference has Batting Runs.)
Then why do
professional baseball players and their agents use batting average as a negotiating tool?
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 25, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I Dig What Cwyers Is Saying
and my retort was a little snarky. But you can’t summarily toss out AVG. Maybe it’s not the primary yardstick to use but to dismiss it outright is being disingenuous.
Eat More Katsui
My point is that in baseball
you’ve got different types of hitters, not all of them hit for power.
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 25, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Why can't I summarily toss out AVG?
What useful information is contained in a player’s batting average that isn’t captured in OBP or SLG?
AVG Is Part of OBP
Look, I’m not as well-versed in numbers as you. But am I not correct in deducing that batting average is a part of on-base percentage? Isn’t getting a hit the same as not making an out, which is the definition of on base percentage?
You may or may not be saying that AVG is completely irrelevant. Without the benefit of nuance in this type of Web-based communication, I can’t tell. But I tell you what – if a guy like Carew or Gwynn is fated to hit for a high AVG and use that as the means to score a high OBP, I ain’t gonna devalue him.
Eat More Katsui
Tradition, I guess.
But I’m absolutely serious when I say that batting average is a cricket stat; Henry Chadwick, the inventor of the box score, was a cricket player, and so he adapted the cricket box score to baseball. Cricket has no walks and only has the one base besides home plate, so you can imagine how it would lose some of its relevance in a baseball context.
Man...
Lee grounds to 2nd on what looked like a pitch he coulda parked into the bleachers.
Eat More Katsui
OT: Multitasking... decided to make yummy creamy cucumber soup tonight :-D
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
amendment
everybody in this thread is invited. Not everybody in BCB writ large :D
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
thanks for the idea.....I just said to my loving spouse I would recreate a WI fish fry tonight
no fresh perch but will get some COD and make cole slaw…..potato salad….
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Wow, you
are just a little Suzie Home maker. We just picked fresh cucumbers out of the garden today.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
It's ok. Sorry
Sometimes the PC stuff on here gets to be too much. IMO.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
A is a given...
hands down. Lee and Zambrano in last, and DeRosa a distant 2nd
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Based on need, the Bears most need DeRo...
But they can’t have him! :-)
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
We just need an O-line...
...and we can play a scrimmage against the Bears. DeRosa to Samardzija, over and over again…
I'm sure DeRo was happy that Shark was called up.
He hasn’t had a decent receiver since Chipper Jones! :-)
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Geo guns down Willingham!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Demp K's Hoover to end the inning!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
he really is sloppy good today.....
It will be something to see him in the 7th
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Go Cubs Go (remix)
Im sure most of you have prolly heard this but its a nice twist to the original
by Chi_town_Cubbies 1908 on Jul 25, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions
Hilarious but...
its really weird that they mention Jaque Jones at the end
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Lets put the bat on the ball
cmon cubbies, we are making this pitcher look like an ACE
Looks Like Their Pitcher
Likes to work fast, so let’s try slowing him down a little and extending our at bats.
Eat More Katsui
Rammy goes down swinging at the high heat
1 down.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Needs To Settle Down And Make Contact
the hits will land in there if he eases off the mighty cuts and has good swings.
Eat More Katsui
Aramis getting blown away today
straight cheese.
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
Riot flies out to Center
2 down.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
That was his partner in crime
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
And down goes Soto to end the inning
7 K’s for that guy? Sheesh.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Johnson
Looking nasty with that changeup/breaking ball
by CubFaninStLouis on Jul 25, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
He's a
thoroughbred that’s for sure.
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 25, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got to run some errands.
Can y’all get the Cubs some runs for me?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Yeah, I'll do it
You owe me though
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
1 down
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
overflow is up
note provision of thoughtful link
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
2 down
Hanley Ramirez grounds out to Riot.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
note on pitch count....Dempter is at 75 now with 49 strikes and 26 balls
I will get Johnson’s when the inning changes
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
85 pitches with 2-out.....will be surprised he gets through the 6th
need a one-pitch ground out
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
and Demp is now at 96 pitches 57 strikes....very sloppy
Will they debut Samardzija in the 6th or 7th?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Smarj up, i wouldn't call 1 run in 5 innings sloppy...he didnt have his A stuff
but got the job done….time for the offense and bullpen to get their job done.
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