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Let's get some runs!

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 26, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marshall did a heck of a job

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

Am I the only one who thinks a Harden/Marshall combo is a good idea until mr. got to protect his
pitch count can go 7 again ?

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Jul 26, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dont think you have designate a certain guy to the job.

We do need a long reliver we can rely on, and Marshall could be it

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the idea......

Though yesterday I said Marshall looked better starting…..He just needs to pitch…..he’s good

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think its a great idea

It has to be tough for the hitters to transition from Harden to Marshall

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Except for coming inside on Hermedia...guy's killing inside fastballs right now

but yes, Sean did well otherwise and has been a heck on an asset to the team in any role they’ve asked him to be in. We’re in a tie game, yet again, because of the failings of the offense.

by VolPowers on Jul 26, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cotts time

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats why I am calling for Cotts

Who are you asking for?

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure...

guess I empathise w/ Lou

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cotts has the best ERA in the pen

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I went to write a post in the other rooom...

and came back…top of 8th over already….....better start hitting soon…or it’s going to get ….never mind

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Chicago what do you say?

The Cubs are going to score 2 runs today

by gocubs40 on Jul 26, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets make that 2 MORE runs

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully

I’m not holding my breath though.

by gocubs40 on Jul 26, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets root for this to happen

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Jul 26, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Rameriez hurt/hiding something?

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

His spikes stuck on the E and he looked like he slipped on that tough play..

I don’t think he’s hurt, but two odd footwork plays…

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

really it was awful the first time around

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Wood gonna be back tomorrow or not? Anybody know?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't think we'll be needing a closer today

Walk-off or L

For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint.

by Less is Walrond on Jul 26, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What if it goes 2 or more extra innings?

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still don't see

how that would require a “closer”

For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint.

by Less is Walrond on Jul 26, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't play for extras.

Not saying to burn through every player in the pen just cause, but you have to manage the game in front of you.

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by cwyers on Jul 26, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amazega hits righties better this year. Cotts does not have exaggerated splits

Why is he putting in Marmol now?

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, unreliable does not mean contra-indicated though

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we just found a new word

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol has little room

for error here

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

c'mon Carlos c'mon man you can do it

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry about the ankle.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I'll join you buddy!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hung that slider

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol

I must confess, I’m starting to feel a little anxious every time Carlos comes on

"I sail now?" - Bob Wiley

by OmahaCub on Jul 26, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Please, WhiteCastle...

’’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 26, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it was a little scary

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hate to see anyone

get hurt.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HUZZAH!!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you for that call ump!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice!

That was needed.

"I sail now?" - Bob Wiley

by OmahaCub on Jul 26, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol got his fastball back!!!!

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sit Down!

"You put up with a few minor inconveniences when you live in a condemned building."

by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Jul 26, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K!

White CASTLE!

’’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 26, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

um

that was a filthy fb not a filthy slider. just sayin.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sometimes they're filthy sliders

sometimes they’re just FAST.

’’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 26, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cub Killer from way back

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get the feeling that opposing batters are told to look off close pitches from Marmol

since they move so much and wait for pitches right in the zone. They aren’t flailing like they were earlier in the season.

by Mapmaker on Jul 26, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

c'mon Carlos.....

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol is scary.

He has such movement on every pitch. It could be in the guys ear or somewhere very far away. I wonder if he knows where its going to end up?

by JoeCub01 on Jul 26, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

did you see the Shark pitch yesterday?

they showed a replay of a pitch that went from LA to Chicago on the movement.

’’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 26, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How much gas was used in that transit, that's the real question

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

98 mph

’’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 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If anybody was juicing back in the day, Luis was...

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All 130 pounds of him?

For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint.

by Less is Walrond on Jul 26, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Skinny guys get busted for it too

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Give him a golf club

"You put up with a few minor inconveniences when you live in a condemned building."

by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Jul 26, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm so excited he's got his fastball back!

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fungus

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shit

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No harm, no foul with that walk

"You put up with a few minor inconveniences when you live in a condemned building."

by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Jul 26, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

But it brings up Ramirez, which is bad

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 26, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

almost the same pitch Howry didn’t get yesterday.

’’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 26, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's doing better than he was

but that’s not necessarily saying much…

’’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 26, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-2 on Ramirez!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

one more strike one more strike

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crowd sounds defining

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Carlos!

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'MON CARLOS GET IT DONE

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DUE UP:

Fontenot
DeRosa
Soto

LETS WALK THIS OFF, CHICAGO!!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LBR

for the win, pls.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lbr?

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

little babe ruth

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jul 26, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

little

babe
ruth.

Santo’s nickname for him, even Lou’s used it.

’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)

by drewishdrewid on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Labat Blue Ribbon?

Bastard child of PBR and Canadian beer?

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by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FO9 - wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

Nice pitch. Good swing. Nice catch

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

very ...

DeRo da man

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BALLS

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!

DEROSA, NICE CATCH!

’’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 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i think i just pooped a little

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

classic

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well with all that cookie dough...

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHA, thats great...

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and teh WHITE bread...

’’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 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

better hide

those undies deep in the hamper. :P

’’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 26, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHA!!!

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wonder Hampster

for teh win!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

flagged

for making fun of Fontenot!

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sarcasm I hope

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What ?

Oh “flagged”. I misread that at first

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's please walk-off in the bottom of 9

I wanna enjoy the rest of this gorgeous Saturday.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And breathe!

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew!!!!!!

Let’s get one run…..PLEASE!!!!

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Has anyone noticed

how pathetic this Marlins offense is? 2 runs!! And with all those power hitters…
:-P

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda

by Goodie1969 on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL...sure have.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phew!

Heart…in…throat.

That looked BAAADD off the bat.

by Mapmaker on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

(wipes forehead)

that was close…. I’m all for the walk off today

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by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Chicago, it's time to

END. THIS. GAME. NOW.

One swing of the bat is all that’s needed!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

let’s finish this one in style. And Go Big Red

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by OmahaCub on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sheffield would be nice

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"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

“people of the world – this is our moment. This is our time,

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by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walkoff homer for Johnson

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Work the count....be patient.....

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cmon, Reed

just get a 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)

by drewishdrewid on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fu-Man-Chu power!!

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reed has been hot

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 26, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Pinto

...Migeul Cabreras brother?

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jul 26, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he just borrowed his face after Miguel got traded

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will take a walkoff HPB

Loved that one earlier

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Jul 26, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRO?

’’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 26, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bay-buh BAY-BUH

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by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-1 on DeRo

I’ll take a BB

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by BMoney79 on Jul 26, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yup pathetic offense all right

we lead the NL in runs AND OBP.

’’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 26, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

STOP SLIDING IN TO 1ST!

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by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn slide.

Thought he was safe anyways

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by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dang and now Sinatro tossed

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hate the Drake!

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda

by Goodie1969 on Jul 26, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lou tossed!

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lou's Gone! Sinatro's Gone!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bye bye Matty and Lou

Fire up the offense.

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by BMoney79 on Jul 26, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Aw yeah!

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by Goodie1969 on Jul 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HE WAS SAFE!!!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looked out

after first replay.

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by BMoney79 on Jul 26, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy Lou's not giving up

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, toss two coaches that fast?

Thats a showboat ump

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by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This should spark some life

GO GO GEO SOTO!!!!!!!!!!!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

clap clap clap clap clap

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by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

COME ON GEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Please win this game now

Drake is THE worst ump I’ve seen this year, that is saying a lot.

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by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow Lou's coming back out!

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is lou out there again!?

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by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought it was a replay

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by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

steam outta both ears

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he was safe.

terrible Ump. isn’t that the guy who tossed Lou in the WS 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 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes, he has now thrown Lou out of three games in the last year and a half

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by JB 23 on Jul 26, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

terrible call.

absolutely terrible.

’’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 26, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not surprised...this ass clown ump at 1st hasn't given us 1 borderline call in 3 games

Sitting out there smug with his sunglasses on for three days-needs to be cutting grass somewhere today instead of this job.

by VolPowers on Jul 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he was out after the slomo

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate to say it

but that last camera angle made him look out.

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by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looked like it.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 26, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thirded

"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is why you never slide into first base

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by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

From that first-base dugout angle

He looked out to me.

Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"

by zambranofan on Jul 26, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the call was close enough to go either way.

and Sinatro has to be ejected for chucking his lid. But the Lou tossing seemed ridiculous

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did you see Lou ask the

other ump WTF was wrong with Drake?

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looked out

by Villeslgr on Jul 26, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He is sitting there talking to Cantu and laughing

Fuck Drake. With that mullet I would say he is business in the front, party in the back, but he has no business, and he certainly is no party.

by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

End it Geo.

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by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Geo

Put a charge into one. Send the place into a frenzy.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 26, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DVR shows ball was in the glove before the hand touched the base

I thought DeRo was safe, too, but the replay shows otherwise

Drake got it right

Now, let’s win it

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by flachimesa on Jul 26, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he may have gotten it right...

but in my mind chatting with the marlins 1B afterwards is extremely inappropriate

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 26, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

indeed.

’’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 26, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he did.

they showed the replay from the first-base side. I think he was in.

’’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 26, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who gives a shit?

This guy never gives us a break (see Lee check swing called out)
Go back to June at the Cell he threw Lou out for nothing.
He’s just looking for his 15 minutes of fame by throwing people out.

by gocubs40 on Jul 26, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BS! Sure throw Sinatro out

but Lou only went out there to defend his guy, and he gets thrown out? That is rediculous. That one umpire also made Lou come out yesterday after another boneheaded play..

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by Chanman25 on Jul 26, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yea, but you dont know what lou said

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well I mean I could pretty much read his lips

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by Chanman25 on Jul 26, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

then you probably know whu he was tossed

im sure it wasnt nice

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was tossed pretty quickly though

he didn’t really curse him out until he was thrown out

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by Chanman25 on Jul 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damnit!!!!!!!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 26, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AAAHHHH!!!!

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by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure someone already said it....

But yoy DO NOT slide into 1st base…...

What was DeRosa thinking?

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that the throw was late

and he wanted to avoid the tag.

’’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 26, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And not only that.....the 1st baseman

was stretched towards the SS as far he he could to catch the ball as early as possible…..

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I HATE it when players slide into first...

...do you see runners diving to finish a 100m race? The only possible excuse is if and when the tag is coming in and a slide would avoid it.

Dan

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by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jerrt Hairston jr

does not approve of this message.

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by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bob said

almost 100% of time sliding into first gets an out by the ump

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's stupid. Plain and simple.

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by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

Never slide into first base. Hairston used to drive me crazy with that.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hairston used to keep his alarm clock

on the floor and dive out of bed to turn it off.

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by Goodie1969 on Jul 26, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh! anything but extras

This offense is non existent.

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by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I saw scott eyre warming

That makes me more angry than Drake.

by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOOOOO

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou must have said something

by Villeslgr on Jul 26, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he said it was a "magic word"-ing call

and then begged him to pretty, please beg me to call you the ‘magic word”

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well we do know

that he didn’t go out there saying, “Hey, that was a GREAT call! How’s the wife?”

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I personally think Lou was more out to argue the quick hook on Sinatro

and then got it himself just as quickly, and that’s what really pissed him off. Frankly, I don’t even think he argued the call at first base at all from what I could gather.

by VolPowers on Jul 26, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm with you there.. He tossed Matt FAST..

and that was the biggest issue. B/c after that we just started with the other umps.. Anyone else see the accidently chest bump as Lou was heading off the first time. Suspenions possible?

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by mkcubs21 on Jul 26, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and the way he tossed Matt

very arrogant.

’’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 26, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

again i don’t know what was said but Matt was barely on the dirt and he was tossed

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 26, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the arrogance of the umps these days knows no bounds..

...most of them act as if they have something to prove and want to be part of the action

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by JB 23 on Jul 26, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe the Drake was trying to win this league

link

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by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did anyone else catch Lou saying "What the f*** is wrong with that guy?"

In reference to Drake, of course. I laughed.

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by Keith on Jul 26, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Legit question

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by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

’’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 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes I did

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also...

A demonstration about what I mean about a SS with some range…

As Theriot never even gets to that ball to make a play

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

to be fair

Ramirez is the best SS in baseball.

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by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not defensively he isn't

Some people have 3 layers, like pie.

by berselius on Jul 26, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

I’ll believe you.

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by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm assuming this is standarized for 0 being the mean?

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by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then -4 isn't that bad, right?

Unless +1/-1 is one full SD…

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by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The range between best and worst, true talent...

... is about +15/-15. (There are some exceptions, like Manny Ramirez. Everyone else generally gets moved if they’re much worse than that, like Braun.)

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by cwyers on Jul 26, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well then it sounds like Hanley is fairly average...

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by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's a lot of daylight between...

...”best shortstop in the game” and “four runs below average.”

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by cwyers on Jul 26, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those weren't my words. I just wanted to know if he was average.

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by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough.

He’s below the mean, technically. One STDEV is about 6 runs. FWIW.

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by cwyers on Jul 26, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should point out that this isn't raw sample data.

It’s three years of data weighted and regressed to the mean.

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by cwyers on Jul 26, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boy, the Marlins bullpen has been nails

No runs in the series so far? You have to think they’re due.