Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Marlins, Friday 7/24, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 25, 2008 3:30 PM CDT
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aaahh damn
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Rough first outing
he looks nervous
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
who would you suggest?
’’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 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
he hasn't pitched
at length at all this season.
’’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 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
three outs
gave up the run, but several 97mph fastballs. This kid could do well for us.
’’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)
He has some real good stuff
that pitchout cost him the run I think
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I think BB nailed it on the head when he said..
that Lou has been wanting a power arm in the bullpen.. he might have just found it.
"Go Cubs Go"
if the Shark can get his breaking pitches over
he will be unbelievable.
The guy clearly is rough on the edges, but he will be terrific. At this level he needs to get more than his fastball over the plate. The hitters are just too good at this level, but he sure looks impressive.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
That's usually the case...
...with these fireballers. If a major league hitter is sitting on a heater, the 97 mph really doesn’t matter as much unless he is painting the corners.
I’m not watching the game, but the key always is whether he will have the command of both his pitches to keep guys honest.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
I preferred Chip
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Chip is anal
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
i bet dempster just LOVES the new guy.... :)
cost him a win!!!
by nervousCUBlover on Jul 25, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
He's fine with it...
He’s done it to a few starters when he was a closer.
"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 25, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
His rookie hazing may be a bit more harsh now
and rightly so. I hope Demop pulls a wicked prank on him
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Yay SPUNKY!
Could have been worse, but looked okay in his first outing
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Wow, I didn't know Dustin Eglseder died.
That’s sad. RIP Dustin. Very inspiring story he had.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Yeah, he passed
last week. I was reading in the paper that Theriot kept in touch with him after he sang last year.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
cmon, Sori
now is the time.
’’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)
How'd Shark look out there...
Does he have potential, or Farnsworth Jr.?
"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..."
Ron Santo
liked his performance.
’’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 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I think his nickname is SPUNKY
around here
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Come on, hes more composed than Farnsworth
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
we'll see if he's spotted at Tai's till 4 tonight ;)
I heart the riot. (www.riotshirts.com)
by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Jul 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Too early to tell bud.
He has alot of potential, but he needs to throw his secondary pitches.
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That run is on Theriot not the Shark
If he had any range or reaction time at all, that single was a ground out.
What was Samardjjjiezl;kja thinking?
He totally should have been in the position to field that.
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Riot
singles to right. I should get a macro.
’’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)
Brilliant!
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 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
easy to do when soriano bats leadoff
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Seriously?
soriano has missed two months of this season. didn’t affect theriot’s numbers at all
jesus
only Theriot can get ripped on for his teammate’s failure to get on in front of him
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that's his role, isn't it?
The guy is getting on base and scoring runs at a fantastic clip. He should get a break from criticism of his offense for just a little while.
Dammit Theriot
Your not helping my tie breaker average with these hits!! /runs and hides/
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Thats 2 hits for Theriot!
Did they say that he is first in multi hit games
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 25, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
riot is so good at getting to first base
now if he can get to home without making an out….
and make outs on D. he would be great.
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jul 25, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
oh, man.
Riot out at second when Lee hits to third.
’’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)
he looked off to me...
but i haven’t seen a replay yet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Replay
are inconclusive. However, I don’t think anyone mentioned that Theriot was never tagged on his CS earlier. Another case of the ball getting there first, which tends to happen more often than not w/ him. Oh well.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
there wasn't one.
Uggla was almost off the bag at second.
’’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 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
What's with the "on-field delay"?
What’s with the “on-field delay”?
Pinella delay
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Lou and Theriot arguing that Uggla never tagged the bag.
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Lou came out
to argue the call at 2nd.
’’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 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought for sure Lou was gonna get tossed
That umpire has had some issues this season IIRC.
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he stinks
no idea why he is up on the club let alone pitching with a one run lead. they are rushing this guy through the system like he is something special. if he didnt play football at nd he would be a middle reliever in Peoria.
Check out his profile...
he’s not from the sunshine brigade
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't you have a ball in the outfied to drop?
Oh yeah and kiss my grits seabass!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sorry, but you are very wrong here.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Too early to tell either way
I think it’s too early for this guy to be up too, but its based on our needs. We are going to need to do something about our bullpen, and Jeff isn’t going to be the guy to do it… this year
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
wait, what?
he’s playing on a major league baseball team… because he played college football?
’’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 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
the Shark needs to get his breaking ball over the plate
with consistency. He will be back in Iowa to do that. But will a short stint up here do him a world of good to see that? We needed an arm here for 4-5 days until Woody is back.
“He stinks”? What are you, a deodorant salesman?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I blame Theriot for all of Lee's GIDP
If he would hit more doubles, triple or homers rather than singles, he would not be on 1st when lee batted
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
Lou needs to take advantage of this and start sending Theriot on run & hits
Lee is hitting the ball on the right counts and sharp but not elevating
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Rami
walks.
’’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)
huh?
’’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 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
did he stay in the game?
’’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 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
apparently
he did. I didn’t realize.
’’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 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
agh
this is what happens when I let work interfere with listening to the game.
I honestly don’t remember ANY of Dome’s ABs.
’’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 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Shark
’’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 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Spunky?
With all the “TWSS” happening here I can only fear what will happen with someone nicknamed “Spunky.”
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
It's Spunky... I'm pretty sure...
Shark is too Greg Normanish.
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You can't change
something you didn’t start. He’s had that nick name for a long time.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Spunky is stupid
A guy that brings it at 99 should not be called Spunky.
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Happy Walks!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
Either Theriot or Lee
have to be moved in the order. Theriot isn’t fast enough to beat out Lee’s constant grounders.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
dear god, SWL- i don't know how you keep it up....
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jul 25, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
somebody...please do it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Viagra
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 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
no no no!
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I understand...
...not wanting to pitch to Ramirez, but it’s not like the remainder of the lineup will be much less dangerous.
Former Cub farmhand Pinto in the game.
I hated that we gave away him and Nolasco.
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TMI Moment
I still get hot ‘n’ bothered whenever I see Mrs. Wormer in her corset and fishnets.
Eat More Katsui
He gets a pass on that one for the Aramis trade...
I think that more than made up for it.
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DOME
almost… just get a hit now…
’’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)
Good to see.
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 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Big pitch
game
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
DAMMIT!
’’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)
He never runs on those
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because it wouldn't matter anyway.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Ramirez would get berated for that...
I agree though – it rarely ever matters.
Everybody wants him to screw up his legs again...
running out something that ultimately doesn’t matter anyway…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, he would
Ramirez would get blasted for “doggin” it, if that were him.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Bah!
Because everybody else has been so consistent this year.
Dude, give him some time to adjust to the looooong season over here. He’s helping us. He just needs to acclimate.
OK. I just hate that spinning hack
that he’s been taking lately. He really needed to make contact in that spot.
He looks like he's never ready for the pitch slightly inside
a pitch he should be turning on and driving. He takes those pitches and is almost exclusively looking to go the other way, IMO.
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In The Offseason
I would love to see Gerald Perry refine Dome’s Bail ‘n’ Flail approach at the plate.
Eat More Katsui
Ugggh
This could be ugly…
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
yes
’’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 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
honest opinion on Dome...
he is good but i think he has been way over rated this season. he has tired out lately and to being that player in the beginging of the season
He doesn't hit that opening day homer
We would treat him like a lot of peple treat Soriano
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or call up
Pie
’’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 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Pie is insurance or trade bait
this is a team that is built to win now….not 2 years from now and anyone coming up must be a ROY candidate or find a role to contribute like Fonty…
the thing is who do you send down Fonty, Cedeno?
What you want is another DeRosa
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Hard to read, that was.
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sorry thought it in my head and didnt type
he has been no where near the player he was in the begining of the season
He's exhausted.
He’s not used to the travel; Japan is the size of Indiana.
He needs to be platooned.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he was overrated before the season...
and the first month only added fuel to the fire.
That said, I still think he’s a very solid player. Probably overpaid, but the expectations were probably too high.
I think he needs this year to adjust
and he will play up to his ability next year
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
I think so too.
He’s had to make some huge adjustments so far this season.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
The question is "what is his true ability?"
His stats in Japan appeared to be more similar to that of a ~.810-.820 OPS guy in MLB when you consider the stats of guys like the Matsuis and Ichiro. Right now, he’s at .787 OPS, so I’d expect better next year. But I wouldn’t expect a .900 OPS from him.
he's a ROOKIE.
let’s give him a year, eh?
’’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 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm more than willing to give him time..
I’m just saying that people were expecting a big power .900 OPS guy. Compared to the Matsuis and Ichiro, I thought that was unrealistic. That’s all.
I’m not dissing Fukudome. I’m not writing him off. I’m just saying that I think some people overrated him before the season expecting big power. I think that in reality he’ll wind up somewhere between what he is right now and what people thought before the season.
I don't think he was "overrated" per se
He has been playing in a different part of the world all through his life and is going through an adjustment period. Fukudome has enough baseball smarts to figure what has been going wrong with him and will only comeback strong next year.
I agree he'll be better next year...
I just don’t think he’ll be as good as many people thought before the season started (and in April).
Its all good, seems like the bottom of the order is doing it all today
expect a cedeno go ahead double
Shark
throwing offspeed pitches now.
’’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)
Might be listening to Geo?
Seems like a good plan.
Starts him off with sliders
Nice change
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
1,2,3 inning for the Shark!
’’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)
TWSS
’’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 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome.
This is a huge game today simply because of this kid’s pitching future.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
Shark will probably go the rest of the way...
Time to get him some runs, so he can get the win.
Jimmyeatworld
Who is this SPUNKY, to which you refer??
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
I think it's time to put the Junk Spunk in the Trunk
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Good job.
He “pitched” like a top prospect in that frame.
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He probably settled down from the adrenaline rush
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The Shark looked very good in the 8th.
even breaking balls were over.
Does Mr “He Stinks” the deodorant salesman, want to rethink that statement?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
If you're gonna go after the guy
for overreacting to one mediocre inning, you can’t use one good inning as evidence or superiority.
Or you can, whatever.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
my point isn't that he is superior, I said from the beginning (above) that he is
just here for 4-5 days to get a taste of the majors and he needs to work on getting his breaking balls over consistently. But to say “he stinks” was just silly and wrong. One inning, your first in a tight game is not the full body of work in which to judge a guy.
I agree the second inning is not the full body of work either, but it is probably a better showing of his true “body of work.” But to write him off as “he stinks” based on the 7th seemed foolish to me.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Cmon, 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)
Soto flies out
Cedeno PH for LBR
’’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)
He just missed that one...
It’d be nice to see onedec here.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
please, no
there’s no BULLPEN…
’’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 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I predict a game winning HR
by Alfonso Soriano. :-)
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Wouldn't that be nice?
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Ronny
base hit!
’’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)
Turning it round!
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.
Johnson is 2-2
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
no, RJ sacrifices and PH for Samardz with Edmonds.....walk and face Soriano or pittch to Jimbo
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
It's ironic
given that the ubermacho stache is gone.
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 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Here we go Reed.
No way Shark hits if it comes to that right? Prolly be Gaudin in the 9th then I guess.
Maybe if it comes to that. Let's hope it doesn't.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I seriously doubt Lou plans on letting Samardzija hit...
...if he didn’t even plan on letting Fontenot hit.
Lou says
he’s going to use Marmol to close, if necessary.
’’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 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
cmon, Reed!
’’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)
We're
gonna see every guy in the Marlins BP.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
Marmol and Howry
are both up. o_O
’’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)
Throw in Wuertz
and you got the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm waiting for that fantastic moment
when the sidebar EXPLODES with twenty posts announcing something awesome.
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.
Beer prices at Wrigley tomorrow $2.00
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Cheers!
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 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
RJ
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)
Jedmonds in for Shark
’’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)
Shark tried to
walk to the plate. ha!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
WOW, why even go up Reed??
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Loved Edmonds little headshake in the dugout
get back over here, rook.
funny
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HIT!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
DOUBLE FOR JIMMY!
’’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)
NIce job, Jimmy!
2 in scoring position for Sori.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
the Jim Edmonds fan club is now passing out muffins
line forms to the right
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Gods, Sori
if there was any time for you to just get a hit, it’s NOW!
’’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 Jimbo just placed it in a spot
Now pinch hit Jimbo….Marquis
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Good spot for a big hit...
Come on Soriano, give Samardzija a chance for the win!
we hope
’’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 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Not cool...
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 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Not cool
I thought he did… !!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Come on Sori!
Take a guess hack!!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
wish granted
shucks
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I'm not sure I'm comfortable with the idea that...
...our starting center fielder gets pinch-ran for by a pitcher.
Knee problem.
Precautionary. Nothing to worry about.
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 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
DAMMIT!
arg arg arg
’’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)
Damn it
Lets leave some more in scoring position. Now freakin Howry is in
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Whamp Whamp
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
lot of man love for gritty player
good singles hitter, poor fielder
lots of love
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Disagree...
Good singles hitter, average fielder.
Gotta’ have lots of love.
Cancel out all the hate. :^)
Ugly approach Soriano....he needs AB's
Well now we got Howry….wonder if he brought the extinguisher or gas can?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
We know he's got his one pitch.
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 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
was is my heart sinking?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Yuppers.
Time to be a hero…AGAIN!
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 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a chance.
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 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Hindsight is wonderful, isn't it?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
what was the difference?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
I was thinking it but I didnt want to say it
I would have zero problem with that
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I'll take it as well...
...If we can tolerate Jim Edmonds, then we can be okay with Barry Bonds.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
I disagree
’’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 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
puke
’’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 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
who is pitching?
’’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)
IT'S A TRAP!
’’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 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Story of the game to day, CUbs 11 LOB
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My bad. You're right.
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yeah, that's not good.
’’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 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta shut them down here
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
He got Efffin squeezed!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
no screwed
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
8 straight fastballs, throw in a change up
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Scratch my back with a hack saw
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I'm just mad
at the ump for calling that one pitch a ball when it was clearly a strike. This run probably wouldn’t have scored.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
aw, hell.
Home run. 3-2
’’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)
Game Over
release Howry. He’s finished.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions
Bah - plenty of time.
Remember earlier in the season? Down by 5 in the bottom of the ninth was a cakewalk.
I say don't DFA yet...
But how can Lou have confidence to put him in when the pressure’s on?!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Howry should only be used if we are up or down 10, he is useless
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
FRUCK ump gave him an extra out
I used to sit on the front row and blow smoke to these guys….
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Bob
and his gas can at the ballpark today.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
Howry Shit.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions
Ladies and gentlemen
The Cubs are tied for 1st place
NOT YET.
’’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 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Why don't you wait until this game is over, at least?
Is the moron brigade going to come out now?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
This game isn't over.
Who says Milwaukee is gonna win tonight?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Not completely over yet
If we can get out of this down 1, we have 2-3-4 up
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Just hafta stop trotting Howry out there with less than a 5 run lead
Just can’t do it anymore.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
HOWRY SUCKS
....but the game isn’t over!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
no, it's not.
and if you think it is, there’s no need for you to comment on this board anymore.
’’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 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh Snap!
haha
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Lou In Blue Gets My Vote
for having the prettiest spouse on the board.
Actually, tied with my own. :-)
Eat More Katsui
Thanks! :D
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
No, it isn't
Still two-thirds of an inning left, plus half of another one.
You do know they play nine innings, correct?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, and ...
I do know there’s one inning left. I don’t believe winners and losers are judged on how many men are LOB.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
it isn't the men left on.
it’s the men yet to score.
THE
GAME
IS
NOT
OVER.
’’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 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
then why are you still here?
shouldn’t you leave and beat the traffic?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
That's what you get when you leave 5 guys on in the last 3 innings
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
Didn't Lou get the Memo?
Howry is nothing more than a Mop up guy
the non-strike was low...
It was not strike 3. That was home-town hopefulness.
Funny that they said Howry hasn’t allowed many inhereted runners to score. Maybe because Pinella doesn’t trust him to bring him in with runners on?
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
It looked like a strike to me but it didn't matter--no excuse to give up a HR and now a double.
DFA the guy.
Ross they had a sideview and the missed call and it was above the knees
total missed call
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
it was a good 3-4 inches above the knee at the front of the plate
according to the side view camera on WGN. Sorry Ross, we did get screwed on that.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Sure Howry Got Screwed Out of a K
but he still needed to buckle down and get the guy out.
Whether it’s fatigue or an injury or Father Time, I wouldn’t use Howry unless it was like 19-0.
Eat More Katsui
What about not
pitching him in tight ballgames late?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Ramizrez Double
Ronny got an owee
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Error
Ramirez to second
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions
No error.
Who would of the error been on?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
that ball died in the grass...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
He shoulda never been put in...
D-O-N-E
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Cedeno
got spiked. Great.
’’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)
That is truly pathetic, no way should we be giving up a double on that
Gotta know who is running
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
That ball just died in the grass...
long run for Fonz to get to it.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed. this whining for no reason is getting silly.
Complain about Howry’s poor pitching all you want (as you should!). But that double just ended up in a bad place. Sh^t happens.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Seriously whoever goes out needs to show him how to throw a breaking ball while they are
being attacked by security
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Like the guy when
He blew the lead against Colorado last year.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I have been trying to be positive, but...
What the hell is wrong with Howry?
Why is Daryl Ward making $1.2 million to hit .250 and strike out with the bases juiced?
What the hell is up with double digit LOB???
phudge.
"They say the big possums come out late." H. Caray
Why can't my farts smell like cotton candy?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
that's what you get from going with the low-grade county fair cotton candy.
Gotta stick with the state fair cotton candy if you want to be ‘fresh’...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Or cinnamon rolls?
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Bob Howry.
Do not want.
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.
Prediction
Therot singles
Lee hits into a 4-6-Lee double play
Aramis K’s
The game isn't over
Why don’t you sit on your hands and watch the rest of it?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Go away
You are a blithering idiot.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
away with you
varlet. Learn how to be a fan someplace else.
’’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 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
why are you even on here
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on Jul 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Weak! Go away
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
care to make it interesting? $20 to DLee's Project 3000
If you’re right, I’ll pay. If you’re wrong, you pay.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Prediction:
2-run RamBomb walks us off.
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 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Here is what I see on Howry
His FB is 3-4 mph slower than last year….he used to be 93-95 now is 90-92 and his slider is flatter…..
Meaning he is either hurt or losing it at his age. He could be scouted
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
think we could get
a used infield rake?
’’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 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
we would be getting more
then he’s worth…let’s do it.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Not that I think
Howery should be pitching in the 9th inning of a tie game…..
But it boils really down to my pet peeve
RUNNERS LEFT ON BASE
The best defense is a good offense
LOB is a killer
Especially late in the game. The Cubs pitching has been pretty good today, all things considered.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
On the whole
the pitching has been very good for a while.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Whatever They've Been Doing
to get them on in the first place is what they need to do in order to get them in. Keep making with the walks and hits…stop putting “the game is in my hands” pressure on yourselves!
Eat More Katsui
whew
Dome saving our bacon.
’’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)
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/ccwolfe75/The_Bacon.jpg
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry = Smelly Pirate Hooker!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
lol
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
This team really needs some pen help
Mr. Hendry please learn from you mistakes in 2004!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
What mistakes were those?
The players the Cubs needed in 2004 were there. They didn’t execute. That’s more on Dusty than on Hendry.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
He just needs to admit it already.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not MDBNIU
But he was right about the 2004 team. Hendry could have shipped Guzman for bull pen help but did not. It was a mistake.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
You know everything,
just like Blue Mike. Hindsight is 20/20.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Pitching didn't lose this game...
You can’t have 10 hits, strand 12 people on base, score only two runs and expect to win too many games.
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 25, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I try NOT to be negative
but come on Howry, what the hell are you doing out there! If it weren’t for a great play by DeRosa last night we are looking at another loss due to Howry last night. Howry just seems like his days of dominance is over..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
When did howry ever have days of dominance?
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
last August/Sept.....other years
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Could you tell me when
“his days of dominance” ever happened?
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
He was very good in 04-06
http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/howrybo01.shtml
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
yowza
This is sad to see Howry falling apart like this. A guy hitting 196 tattooed the ball there.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Go Dome!
Thanks for the helping hand. (Go ahead… I dare you to try and run on me)
WHY DON'T WE JUST ALL FREAK OUT?! BAHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
a lot of educated fans here
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
In this instance, Howry probably does need to be moved.
Whether that is to another team or to Iowa or to retirement, he needs to go. There’s less than a half season of a 3 year deal left to eat, and they’re going to have to pay him that whether he’s blowing games or sitting at home eating chips.
It’s time for Howry to go.
They're smoking the ball off of him even on outs
That’s why I still thought he sucked yesterday, even though he didn’t give up any runs. DeRosa saved his ass night.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
This might be the longest inning
in my life.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Pretty sure
Game 6, NLCS, 2003, 8th inning…pretty sure that was the longest inning of our collective lives.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
:weeps:
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 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think
Howry’s fooling anyone.
Whew. Out of the 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)
himself
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Minus 1 pitch
Howry got out unscathed…
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Unfortunately
one pitch might make all the difference.
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 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
That missed strike changed everything
Still, you can’t let it come down to an umpire’s mistake.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Good pitchers tend to overcome bad calls.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
+1 for TDK reference
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I'm out.
listen to the rest in my car. 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)
at least he only gave up one run
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
Championship teams
Win some games like this. I hope this is one of ‘em.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Walk off time!
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.
RALLY CAP TIME
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
she is a stand up girl
I’d say she is a trooper…..
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
She's wearing a cap?
Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!
by Ihatethecards on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
RALLY BOOB TIME?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Tell her to stop sending me her photos!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
: - )
n/t
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
what a beautiful day for baseball... let's play TWO!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
with....with Two.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Rally Cleavage!
New for 2008!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry throws a strike on his 141st pitch of the inning.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Not really a gas can
but Howry gave up a HR when the ump gave the Fish an extra out
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
He's getting knocked around the park.
If you or I were pitching, we may get a similar result. Everything is getting hit really, really hard. Some are base hits, some are outs, some are HR.
+1
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
A Personal Positive Note
I just accepted a full time job offer from a well-established printing company in the OC. Good pay, benefits, and the company itself is a long established (read: wealthy) firm. Even better news is that I’ll be around here less during the day. :-p
Eat More Katsui
-1
For the phrase “the OC.”
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 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
So is "Go Cards" around here.
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 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope. Not really.
:D
I was mostly playing on an Arrested Development joke about the usage of “the OC.”
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 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugly AB right there
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Way
to work that count, Theriot.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
You will die unhappy
and miss everything cool
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
How many games left on WGN?
They are playing less than .500
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
I wonder
Cwyers around here? I wonder if the Cubs WGN record is statistically different from their CSN/ESPN record. My guess is yes, but I cannot imagine a reason for it to be so.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by mambochicken23 on Jul 25, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Down to the last chance
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Lee 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 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
Lee is really not getting it done.
I love the guy, but there is either something wrong, or he’s getting old.
Seriously go away
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
no cause u harp on the negative
like the nub you are
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
It's easy to be negative nancy
This board is for fans who cheer for the team, not celebrate and predict their demise!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
actually you were totally wrong on the Cubs 9th inning
Derrek Lee will gladly accept your $20 contribution to Project 3000 anytime now…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I don't know who you are, but you're kind of a troll, and a jerk
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Even series
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
why
do you rejoice in the cubs losing? get a life.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by mambochicken23 on Jul 25, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Like I've said
Some Cubs fans just love to be miserable.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't imagine what it
would be like sitting in the stands next to one of these idiots. I’m afraid my choice of beverage would be ion their head.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
What would these guys be saying
if the Cubs were in fifth place?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Spewing the same shit
its all they know how to do.
This sarcasm & defeatist attitude is for the weak & and its all they know.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
They probably would even be here.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
wouldn't
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
You're probably correct
Cubs are 3-5 since the ASB—not great, but not flat-out awful, either. Unless the Cubs went 7-1, there’s no way they would have kept up with the Brewers, who are 7-0.
Ups and downs. That’s how a season rolls.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh!
Bummer. What a crappy start to the weekend.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Well we deserved to lose, left way too many on base
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Bob Howry is a POS and should be cut right now
Harden will go perfect tomorrow. Go whoever the Brewers are playing
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Brewers are due for a loss, there playing over their heads right now
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks Howry
and the rest of non-clutch hitters. Better win tomorrow or start watching the wild card race.
Game over
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions
Is this Cecil Fielder?
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Have fun playing with yourself tonight
Since that’s probably the only joy you ever see.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Have fun
with your empty life & loser friends
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Well that was a bit offsides, but I'm not here to judge....
haha, lets get a win tomorrow and reverse everyones spirits!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Really?
Maybe I can get to Vegas and put my life’s savings on it.
You are too much.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, I can't keep track of all the quasi-rational comments
Thought you meant 0, but I guess 1 is highter. Math never was my strong suit.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
He looked pretty good, didn't he?
A little shaky in the first inning, but a very efficient second. Maybe he stays up after Wood comes off the DL.
Divorce yourself of partisan leanings and indeed, it was a fun game. (Glad I avoided the game thread for most of it. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
LOSE
THE WORD IS LOSE.
LOOSE IS HOW THE BREWERS WEAR THEIR UNIFORMS.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
And that's baseball.
Get em tomorrow!
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.
WE FAILED
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Don't post that pix from
2003 and the Marlins. Just don’t.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 25, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah post a pic from 2004
Because the Cubs choked away a 5.5 game lead in just 2 weeks.
Good grief, man.
Go have a beer.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Mom won't let him.
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 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, The Past Unfailingly Determines The Future!
Who you liking to win World War 3? Germany or Iran?
Eat More Katsui
you can also move to india
and never go to this website ever again
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Huh? The Bartman picture? Why would I post that? I'm a long time regular and pretty positive about our team...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Hey, I wasn't trying to piss anyone off...
...we lost, and this is juust how I feel after a loss. I didn’t mean anything factious by it. Seriously.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I gotcha, feeling the same way
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Oh, well, that makes sense then.
I wasn’t trying to do that. We lost, I’m sad. And I’ve posted that picture before, and never heard a word about it. First time for everything.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Curious.
I saw it in one other loss thread and it got the same exact reaction.
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 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I got ya.
Still, that pic is not welcome round these here parts.
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 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I know that girl.
I’m not kidding.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
She looks so sad.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Is she okay?
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 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh she's fine.
She’s just very passionate about her Bears and Cubs.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like a girl I'd like to meet.
;)
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 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, so posting the pic is not welcome but now you want to meet her?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
well lets just hope the brewers lose... they have to lose at some point..
and tonite would be a good time to do that…
GoCubsGo
Love Len's comment last inning
...pitchers out of their “Comfort Zone…”
An idea:
1) Throw strikes
2) Get outs
3) WHY does it make a difference what inning you perform the above tasks in?????
Damn Tony La Russa. All of baseball has bought into this crap.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 25, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
Beautiful job by the middle of the order.
Both runs came from the 5 and 8 hitters
calling u a nub has nothing to do with the facts you stated
i’m just calling you what i think of you
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
If you read Al's Game Recap the other day, he specifically asked that people do not call each other names.
Im just pointing that out in case you missed it.
o i'm sry i just calling ppl what they should be called
i’m sincerely sry for upseting you but nub is not a name it’s an adjective that you probably don’t even know what it means
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
You are personally attacking someone on here which is not allowed.
Don’t go after me now, I was just filling you in on the rule in case you missed it. And I know what a nub is also. Can you just be nice please?
What other option did he have?
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Tough to say.
Lee, Ramirez and Dome are stinking so bad with the bats it wouldn’t have made any difference.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not Cotts?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 25, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
We have a great team.
But Lou needs one more arm in the pen.
Howary is done.
Fat Erye is not going to help.
Walk’um in Cotts…no.
AAA crew…is in AAA for a reason.
We are truly short one guy.
With this rotation and 3 bullpen guys we could win it all.
Make the move Jim…make the move!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
admit it
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by mambochicken23 on Jul 25, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Would Smardzija
qualify as that “other arm,” do you think?
I highly suspect Hendry will get another arm, anyway.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Everything. OK!
I’ll talk! In third grade, I cheated on my history exam. In fourth grade, I stole my uncle Max’s toupee and I glued it on my face when I was Moses in my Hebrew School play. In fifth grade, I knocked my sister Edie down the stairs and I blamed it on the dog…When my mom sent me to the summer camp for fat kids and then they served lunch I got nuts and I pigged out and they kicked me out…But the worst thing I ever done - I mixed a pot of fake puke at home and then I went to this movie theater, hid the puke in my jacket, climbed up to the balcony and then, t-t-then, I made a noise like this: hua-hua-hua-huaaaaaaa - and then I dumped it over the side, all over the people in the audience. And then, this was horrible, all the people started getting sick and throwing up all over each other. I never felt so bad in my entire life.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Do the troufle shuffle....Chunk
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 25, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Who would you like the Cubs to acquire
and who do you want to give up? You make a bold statement without any substance.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 25, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
My Dream would be Burnett
and move him to the pen, but Ron Mahay looks good to me too.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
??????????
Burnett’s a starter. I saw enough of Mahay when he pitched here before. Those, sorry to say are not viable options.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 25, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
He's a starter who has injury issues.
He could also be insurance against Harden’s arm hurting later in the season.
Trade Cedone, Veal, Marshall to the Jays for him and Eckstein (to back up Theriot).
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, who should they give up?
Teams aren’t going to let you have those guys for nothing.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
as bad as Howry was today
our pitching only gave up 3 runs.
Since the ASG, we are getting basically nothing out of DLee, ARam and Kosuke. This can not continue. As long as the Suds are hitting on all cylinders and we are getting no hitting from these three our little problems are magnified.
Let’s just hope our bats wake up soon. This hitting/power outage from these three guys is really letting a lot of good pitching efforts go from Ws and turn them into Ls.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
They had shown signs of snapping out of it the last two days
A bit of a regression today. 2-1 with Soriano back. Keep the faith.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I am
Cubs can play .500 ball and should still make the play-offs, but I’m hoping for this team to be even better than just a “play-off team.”
Be we will see.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
They scored *2* runs.
And you guys are bitching about the bullpen?
Cubs pitchers ERA today was 3.00
That’s excellent.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed but
1 run ball games are won and lost really by the Pen. If they had done their job it would have been a victory.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
You can't expect a shutout every day
You’ve got to drive in at least one run when you had the chance in the sixth, seventh and eighth. Bad timing, bad at-bats.
I wouldn’t mind seeing another bullpen arm, but the middle of the order has to become more consistent.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Great point
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
W3|| w3 5uck3d 70d4y
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
twice in 5 1/2 hours doesn't seem too excessive
by nervousCUBlover on Jul 25, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
To be fair
He said annoying, you said excessive. It is annoying.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
apparently, you don't 'hate' to say it...
...else you wouldn’t have posted it.
If you’re going to be a ledge-jumper, at least be an honest ledge-jumper…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Disingenuous ledge jumpers
I hate those guys.
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.
General assesment - No need to nitpick the team
Lou will take care of these “hiccups.” We’ve got a long season. I like the fact were in first and not playing from 8 games behind. We’ve got the chips in place.
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
As if this afternoon was not bad enough
I get to go home and actually watch games but I have to root for the METS and the
Astros. I am gonna be sick.
FYI note to Blue Mike and his new ID. An extra bullpen arm does not help when you
don’t score and leave runners all over the place
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Where have I heard that before...?
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 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
There's no way that could possibly be true
Is it? I have no idea what Houston’s record is.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Interesting
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
I think the Astros are 5-4 vs. Chicago
And KC is 4-2 vs. St. Louis. What’s your point, gocubs40?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Apparently all of Houston's wins have come against us
Gotta be some kinda record.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
We should have lost today
any team that has over 10 hits and only scores 2 runs doesn’t deserve to win. Honestly, our big bats did nothing when they were needed.
Correct
If the Cubs had won today, it would have been a steal.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Sometimes
you just lose.
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 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Bob Howry is done
When all you throw is a fastball, and it is 88-91 mph with little movement, you are going to have the Hermidas of the world kill you.
He needs to go, now. He cannot perform the job he is asked to do…get guys out. Even the outs he manages to get are hard hit shots.
Sole possession of first was fun, but hopefully the Cubs can get it back in Milwaukee. If the pen pitches like it has, then it could get ugly fast.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
thats why jim should trade him do something with him
before this gets out of hand
by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Hold the phone, amigo
Have the Brewers already won today? I don’t think the game begins until 7 p.m.
And how many games has the pen lost us recently, up until this one? And what were the scores of those games?
I am not averse to getting another arm - Shark might actually be it - but let’s not let the facts get in the way here.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you see Houston winning in Milwaukee tonight?
I’d love to see it, but I don’t. Manny Parra is pitching very well recently, and the Brewers kill lefties.
As for the bullpen, they have a post All-Star ERA of nearly 7. But, they only have one loss, so I guess that’s acceptable…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 25, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Why bother playing, then?
Did you think Wandy Rodriguez would have beaten Zambrano last week? Rodriguez is pitching again tonight.
To show it works the other way, did you think Jason Marquis would have beaten Roy Halladay last month in Toronto?
Basically, if I’m following your logic correctly, why don’t you cede the division title to the Brewers right now?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Right on cue
Every time after a loss never fails.
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 25, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Your comments
only come after the team loses, get it now?
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 25, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Do your homework, smart guy
You’ll notice my first post here was while the game still was tied.
I also posted the other night after the D-Backs victory. I work at night, so I don’t always have time on my hands to post after night games.
It’s also not my fault more ignoramuses post here after losses than victories.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
There you go again
Is it your fault for responding to them? I mean a smart, level headed guy like yourself, stooping to the level of an “ignoramus”.
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 25, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I've taken enough of your bait
Go play on the freeway.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Pffft, whatever man
I missed you first post as I was working, but your comments increase ten-fold after this team loses. That is a fact.
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 25, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Lot more dumbasses
that deserve a smackdown post after losses. Sorry if you can’t see that.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Piss off, Ken
You’re like Captain Ahab and I’m Moby Dick. Go play on the freeway, too.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
You bet NBF,
I will continue to flag you until Al tells me to stop. He is the one that said he wanted your kind of garbage to stop, so if he doesn’t mind your juvenile nonsense, then ok.
Don't blow it boys!
If Al wants to say it to me
that is his right. This is his site, after all.
It isn’t yours. Remember that.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Talk about making a jump...
All I said is that I don’t see Wandy Rodriguez (and others) beating the Brewers tonight. I wouldn’t drop dead in shock if it happened, because it could, but if I still bet on baseball, I’d take the Brewers. I hope I’m wrong, and Rodriguez pitches a no-hitter.
How that got transformed into giving the Brewers the division is beyond me.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 25, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
"Sole possession of first WAS fun ..."
If you’re predicting the future so well, you might as well predict that, too.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
It's my fault
I screwed up major today at work and the SVP of Operations told me my punishment is the Cubs have to lose today. Sorry everyone.
Ah, forget about it.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
We're no longer speaking.
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 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Put him in the....IRON MAIDEN.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
WHY would anybody want him?
How can you trade a player with no tradable value? This ain’t fantasy baseball.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 25, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
you can't trade players with no value in fantasy baseball either.
just sayin’
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing.
I’ve tried.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
He has value
His kidneys could fetch $2000 on the open market.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
That explains why my fantasy trade offer
of Trevor Hoffman for Josh Hamilton was turned down.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 25, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Tell it again
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Shut your mouth troll
Or I will sick our billy goat on your punk @&^
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree, but you know we wont
Hendry will come up with some bs that hes still good
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
You can always find somebody
in Fantasy Leagues who doesn’t have a clue. The Padres of the Fantasy World, so to speak.
In real life, that team would like to unload some of their crap - butr nobody wants any of them. Look how little they took for Randy Wolf. They’d unload Greene, Kouzmanoff - but no takers….anywhere.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 25, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
I thought Dodgers
where the morons of the MLB?
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do people start freaking out when you talk about
trades on this site.
I love the cubs but I want to see them get better.
Nothing wrong with that, right?
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
You just can't make trades
when you cannot send value to then other team.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 25, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Correct
You have to give up value to get some value.
I really don’t think the Cubs are missing much. Maybe one more BP arm (which they might already have), maybe one more bench guy. The pieces are in place. It’s up to the players to do their jobs.
The problem lately is that the middle of the order hasn’t been producing the way it should. As I wrote earlier, they have been showing signs of snapping out of it until today. Once they start hitting again, the Cubs should be OK.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
And even today...
they hit the ball….just didn’t get the big….it’s not like they only had 3 or 4 baserunners….they were patient and got somee walks…just no RBI’s
The best defense is a good offense
Exactly
Plenty of hits, but never the big one.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Because your trade ideas are usually nuts
Like the Cubs trading for a STARTER ( Burnett) who may or may not want you to keep him for the
next 2 years for 12 million per ( but only if he sucks). You always propose the same Cub players you claim suck and and act as if no other teams with SIGNIFICANTLY more to offer might be wanting the same players.
Look we blew are wad getting Harden for you so be happy.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 25, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
Two AAAA players and one good pitcher?
That is not the wad. We have Pie, Colvin, Ceda, etc… to play with. This team is riddled with large back end contracts so the time to win is now!
I know Burnett to the pen is crazy but I’m just thinking outside of the box. Plus I really don’t want to talk about the typical BS rent a pitcher pen guys because all of them suck.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep 2AA Guys one very good Young pitcher and bench guy
For one guy with “FILTHY stuff who can HOPEFULLY go six innings IF he can start every 5th day
I was honestly a fair trade. I suggest you check out mlbtraderumors.com where guys who actually know ( well most of them) discuss what is actually going on and not Pie, Colvin and Ceda
for Halliday or whatever the odd idea is this week. Oh and what are the Yankees, Mets, Marlins
Brewers, Cardinals, Phillies, Red Sox Braves and nearly every team in the race looking for , why BULLPEN help either set up or closer. Most will have to live with what they have ( but damn those
D’backs for getting Rausch for so little) because prices are high and demand is higher.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 25, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
The Padres
are run by Kevin Towers, Sandy Alderson and Paul DePodesta—90 years of experience combined, and all they can come up with is the current 4A team.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 25, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
I think several AAA teams might be better
On some days.
I take back every mean thing I ever said about Ned Colletti. Please Ned get MADDUX out of there.
Schmits is NEVER coming back and Penny probably ain’t either. Kernshow is NOT reliable and the Stuilts guy (sic) is done. You need another reliable starter.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 25, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: TDK
Goin to my third showing of The Dark Knight tonight, which will be my first time on IMAX. I’ve been told it is drastically different, maybe I’ll throw up a review with comparisons later tonight.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
The Dodgers
may be overpaying for their current record, but they are in the race and have infused young talent into their line-up. The Dodgers have talent in their system. The Padres—have nothing.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 25, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
Yes, Not B
If this team was scoring runs as it was earlier we wouldn’t be having this discussion. The pen LOOKS worse than it actually is, because there’s no margin for error any more.
Although teams are batting over .300 against Howry. That’s a problem
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 25, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
It is
In a 3-4 run game, no big deal. In this sort of a game, it is one.
This kind of reminds me of how Eyre started out last season. He came around, eventually. Howry has been up and down.
Aside from him, though, I really don’t see problems in the pen (not even Marmol).
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope Howry gets a blister that lasts until about 11/1/08
What a flaming P.O.S.
Only good thing that could come out of this one is that HOPEFULLY Hendry will go out and try to get another 45-50 bullpen arms.
Well, being in 1st place was fun, while it lasted.
Uh ... check the standings, Ace
I think no matter what happens tonight in Brewtown, the Cubs still are in first place.
Are you posting without a license again?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Did I say that 1st place would end tonight?
No…......................
Reading comprehension dude. TRY IT!!!!!!!!
"Well, being in 1st place was fun, while it lasted"
There’s no other way to comprehend what you wrote, Einstein.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy Guys...
We lost a tough one today, and everybody feels bad, but we have a whole two months to go. I’ve seen some pretty amazing stuff happen as a fan so let’s not lose hope…and please let’s not take it out on each other.
Eat More Katsui
CaliCub- It's OK. I hurt Hot Bruce's widdle feelings a couple of nights ago.
I have never met him, but it is painfully obvious that he is very sensitive when anyone has anything negative to say about the Cubs.
No, I have a real problem with people spewing bullsh*t
that isn’t even true. That’s the issue, dumbarse.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Go ahead, Ken
Flag it all you want, Mr. Policeman.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd flag Himey before I'd flag NBF...
He’s obviously being provoked.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 25, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
carmen,
frankly, I thought “Illionishimey” was banned. NBF provokes arguments simply because he thinks his view of things is the only view. NBF is nothing more than a hack who thinks he knows more than he does.
Don't blow it boys!
I thought Himey was banned too...
....I don’t condone NBF’s comments because he was baited and obviously took the bait. But comparing the two’s comments, I’d argue that Himey’s way were way more out of line. But, hey, that’s just my humble opinion.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 25, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
"Himey's were way more..." edit
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 25, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, when one ASSUMES......................
It make a something out of you and you.
Comprende?
Was just on WGN radio with Steve Cochrane. Said that the same thing about the wish for a Bobby Howry blister. He loved it, unlike the sensitive types on this site.
HOPEFULLY
this is your last post.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 25, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully..............................
Bobby Howry will never step foot on the field again.
I had to leave to come back.
I never went away.
I'm now confuddled....
which one is MDBNIU?????
the contestants are…..
IlliniHimey
BrewCrew’sPrinceofDarkness
Mystery contestant #3
and the winner is?
BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness...
I think he’s the front runner.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I was really good at the board game Clue as a kid...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay, the choices are...
MDBNIU in the conservatory with the candlestick
IlliniHimey in the dining room with the rope
BrewCrew’sPrinceofDarkness with the revolver.
you forgot gocubs40
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 25, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
oops...
should have done a Richard Dawson homage…..
Survey Says
My Own Observations On the Past Week
Cubs’ offense has been as good as the opposing pitching has been bad. If a guy like Randy Johnson or Brian Moehler is on their game, we don’t score. But if said guy starts scuffling, we cash ‘em in.
Need to find a way to win games when we go up against a Sabathia or a journeyman who happens to have it going that particular night. A tighter bullpen would help – more Shark, less Howry, maybe a Fuentes or a Street. And a better PH option than Ward. Of course, the option of spelling a tired Dome or a slumping Lee would go a long way to sustaining the offensive output as well, so maybe Hendry trades for another hitter.
Eat More Katsui
So let take Howry
Ship him off to Milwaukee
Then
PROFIT!!!!!!!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions
I think everyone overreacts when we lose
My $0.02
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Overreact?
Well, then I guess Pinella plays Howry because Howry must have pictures of Pinella in a compromising position.
What else explains why Pinella would continually throw this loser out there.
Oh, and for those of you zealots that think Howry will eventually warm up, NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!
Season is about 100 games over. Just when is Howry going to ‘shine’?
What I think of your comments:
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
That is a really ugly cat.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
It not just the losses
Its the one-run losses that make you the same way you do two days after drinking a bottle of Xtrem hot-sauce.
—-Left in the bathroon with your hands on your head mumbling to yourself, “Why, Why.”
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought the Cubs were automatic at home?
That is what this board was telling me after that disgraceful road trip.
Hmmmmmm….....................
Drink hot sauce troll!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude...
Go away. Oh, and it’s eat a bowl of dick.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
This is getting out of control.
Have a good night everyone. And go Astros!
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
What exactly is out of control?
Did someone turn the rainbow machine off?
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Out of control? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
You dish some of it out, then you run. Beauty.
I would have like to have seen Marshall in that Spot in the 9th
The fact that you had the top of your order up the next half inning Lou did not need to double switch and could have pitched him a couple of innings if needed. It is just irresponsible to throw the same guy out three days in a row especially when he has been struggling like that.
Still…the offense has to become more consistent..period. We should have won all of these games after the ASB. The pitching has been outstanding. Just have to hope that when we finally do get hot with the bats that the pitching does not go south
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
Except maybe the Johnson game....yes
We have lost
2-1, 4-1, 2-0, 9-2, 3-2 since the break
All of those were winnable games (9-2 game did not get out of hand till late when Lou let hart take one on the chin) if our offense was more consistent. I understand that you can’t win them all, but it sucks to give up 5 games when the pitching has been solid.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 25, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm with you on
the 2-1, 2-0 and today’s game. Realistically, I think those were their best chances to win.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
Everyone is so down on Howry, but the fact of the matter is he has been overused lately. What does Lou have against Marshall? He did great a few weeks back. I too would have used him in the ninth.
He's been more consistent starting than relieving
In my opinion…though hes had good and bad gamee doing both
The best defense is a good offense
I don't think Marshall has been outright awful
except for his relief appearance in the Diamondbacks’ game a few nights ago.
If the game goes into extras, you want Marshall to be your long man, no?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably so...but it would have come at the expense of ARAM or Dome or Soto
Because the pitcher’s spot could have come up in 10th and Lou would have been forced to double switch Dero or Blanco to protect Marshall for a couple of innings. I would have done Marshall 9 and 10, gaudin 11, 12, and then after that it is a crap shoot.
Howry should have been a last resort since he had already pitched two days in a row and I believe that he threw over 30 pitches in the AZ appearance
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 25, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
A few observations from the last few games
Writing this down is therapuetic for me since I go into a funk after a tough loss. Thanks for induldging me.
First the Negatives:
1. Bob Howry is bad. We don’t really have many other options but he is not the solution;
2. DLee is a shell of his former self offensively. I don’t like him in the 3 hole. It seems the best I can hope for in a clutch situation is a walk. Not a good feeling from your number 3.
3. Marmol is tired. I don’t care what bull people say about him needing to pitch more to stay sharp. He needs rest.
4. Ryan Theriot should NEVER attempt to steal a base. I am one of those who like him but base stealing is something he is unable to master.
5. Last year Ward hit better when he pinch hit versus starting. I think the opposite is true this year. I would like to seem him at first once in a while to get more at bats.
The Good:
1. Reed Johnson is my new favorite player. I just love everything he brings to the game.
2. Ryan Dempster is a gamer. He did not have his best stuff today, yet he battled to put us in a position to win.
3. The Shark looked good. I thought he did great considering the circumstances. I think he will do well.
4. As frustrating as Wood can be at times, we need him. Kerry, I promise I won’t be so hard on you the next time you have a bad outing.
Good Stuff and Well-Balanced
DLee this year is sort of like Sammy was in 2004. After a while it became apparent that he needed to be moved down in the order, so maybe we’ll see that with Derrek in the coming weeks.
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I can't figure out Lee....
He actually has the most hits in the NL (or at least he did a couple of days ago)......he just seems to miss getting the RBI’s
The best defense is a good offense
I correct my self....3rd most hits in NL
4th now….Braun just passed him
The best defense is a good offense
OT: This oughta cheer us up
Mad Men comes back Sunday night!!
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Samardzija
There is a lot to like about this kid. All in all, he was pretty posed, although the pitch-out showed that he still has a Nuke LaLoosh kink or two to iron out.
His fastball was sweet. 95-98 miles an hour, with a little snap at the end that was putting it right on the outside corner to righties. Unfortunately, he does need another pitch that he can get over the plate. Cantu got to him because he was consistently putting the fastball in the same place, and he needed an out pitch. I think that he shook off Soto on that one. It is good to have confidence in your fastball, and he would have gotten a lot of major league hitters out with what he was offering, but the Fish have some good hitters.
Better Than I Expected
While he gave up a run in two innings, in the main I liked what I saw out of him. There were some jitters but he didn’t completely implode out there today. The tailing fastball looked pretty dang nasty at times.
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