First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Marlins, Sunday 7/27, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 27, 2008 1:15 PM CDT
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I didn't care for it
or her version of TNA.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Tiffany Turner = Bad at Singing
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
I'd love to
get my hands on one of those floppy hats.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
The only thing
that bothers me about those giveaways is there’s always some corporate logo on it messing the whole thing up. Couple weeks ago I got a Cubs visor and right on the side is a lousy McDonald’s logo. Ugh. Makes it look like I work there…
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
LOL! I know
but still would like to have one.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Floppy hat = Budweiser
Got one last year when the Cubs beat the Cards. Beautiful day with the jets from the air show flying over.
here too
Since I live in Miami, I have to watch Rich Waltz and the incredibly boring
Tommy Hutton call the game for Sun Sports
Nice!
The throw beat him by so much it semed like a botched hit-and-run.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
Hanley
Do not pass GO! Do not collect $200!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
I'm nervous...
Jason needs the corners and Rob Drake is behind the plate.
This will be a big test of Drake’s professionalism. Hey Rob, don’t forget that your supervisors are watching…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I wouldn't necessarily put "professionalism" and "Drake" in the same sentence
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Sorry...
My bad.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
+1
he’s yet to display any in Chicago.
’’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 27, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure your pipes are just fine... :-)
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
I'm getting a hang when trying to post
maybe the internet gods are trying to tell me something :D
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
At times when
I try and post to a reply it takes forever for it to post so I just hit preview and then hit post and it goes much faster.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
I wonder
how many runs defensively Lee is worth over a no-glove 1B like Ryan Howard.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 27, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice pick by D. Lee!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Yeah, but
when does the offense, and the intimidation factor balance things out. I love DLee, but who worries you more in late innings.
by louslovechild on Jul 27, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Only 12 pitches for Jason after a leadoff walk.
We need him to go 7 today, so he needs to keep his pitch count down.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I'm calling Sori leadoff HR...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Hey, I was only 3 bases short...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I'll settle for that single
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 27, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
We haven't had many bloop hits lately,
so maybe the tide is turning.
Turnabout for the game in AZ when they hit everything on the screws right at Young.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Did Riot do that on his own?
Why not let Sori steal?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
ARam up with Sori on third
2 out
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 27, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions
on ball 5....looks like Drake has a crazy strike zone
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
I think the game is blacked out here on TBS
Im 4 hours away! Let me watch the game
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 27, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
1st and 3rd this makes me happy... DON'T STRAND THEM
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Jimmy Ballgame Ks :(
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 27, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
Is mlb.tv still doing free trials
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 27, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
Don't think so, but you could try clicking the link and see what happens...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Everyone but ARam
swung at every pitch thrown. That’s horrible.
If you like Selig's handling of the steroid issue, you'll love his choice for next Cub owner.
Anything to score runs?
We don’t need to score A run. We’ve been doing that too much lately. We need to score many runs. And giving away outs with your 3-4-5 coming up doesn’t seem the most prudent way to go about doing that.
"I make love to pressure."
-- Stephen Jackson
Well
To be fair… Riot’s sac was only 1 out… If Lee hadn’t flied out it might have been a sound strategy…
Sound strategy
A strategy is sound based on the probabilities of what might happen next, not determined by what happens in retrospect. Sac-bunting a runner to second with nobody out increases the odds that you’ll score at least one run and decreases the odds you’ll score at least two. It’s thus an example of a “one-run strategy”.
It turns out that a sacrifice bunt, on average, decreases the average number of runs a team scores in an inning (despite increasing the odds that they’ll score one). So in certain late-game situations where one run is sorely needed a sac-bunt is a smart move. In most situations it’s not.
At least taking that BB by Rami was good
VandenHurk left his last game in the 5th while still hurling a no-no due to a high pitch count. Make this fool work guys!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
how did he get the nickname "Hammer"
the Sun sports guys call him that all the time
I don’t follow the Marlins, so can you fill me in?
I like the fact the Sori got a hit his first time.
It usually just takes one to get him started on a hot streak.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
What has happend to the offense?
It’s like the Bears bad mojo has shifted to the Cubs.
Maybe if the Cubs sign Bret Farve our offense will be saved?
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions
I hope that the Bears sign Favre
so they aren’t attempted to sign DeRo.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Never walk the leadoff batter!
Only bad things will come of it.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions
#*&$Q#
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions
Ouch
That’s waht you get for being terrible at the All-Star Game…kidding.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
What
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 27, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
You got me
What’s that saying about great minds?
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 27, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou needs to talk to Marquis
Tell him to get his head out of his …
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 27, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
Rob Drake.....
I can’t wait for him to get out of town.
"I make love to pressure."
-- Stephen Jackson
Triple play...
haven’t had one in a while.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Not Good!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone else making the HD v EI choice?
The TBS picture looks so pretty, but the announcing team just isn’t very enjoyable.
Len and Bob are once again good company, but the quality of the picture is tough to stomach when you know the HD is available.
"I make love to pressure."
-- Stephen Jackson
We need better doctors
As an aside, I really hate the Marlins.
"I make love to pressure."
-- Stephen Jackson
I've really tried
to like him but I just can’t.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
He's uncoachable and always throws his fastball
when he gets in a jam. He just a dumb pitcher. He’s got a good sinker but won’t use it. I’ll be glad when he’s gone.
Lieber is in AZ on the DL
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 27, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
OUCH
The words or grunts of ron santo…. oooo gosh, uh, ...booooyy
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 27, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions
What a joke!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions
only the tenth HR allowed by Marquis in 106 innings
At least thats a decent stat
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 27, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions
Yup
I hurt on the inside. Marquis and his 27 pitches to get 3 outs. HE DOESNT HAVE AN OUT PITCH. HE CANT FOOL THEM. HE IS BAD
I am 100% for that
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 27, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Who would you rather DFA, Howry or Marquis?
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 27, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 27, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
How could anyone
decide? It’s a toss up I guess.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Dear Jason Marquis,
Leadoff walks are bad. Hitting batters is very bad. Giving up 3-run homers is grounds for dismissal. That is all.
Sincerely,
A Concerned Cubs Fan
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Well..
Since we haven’t played well with good pitching… maybe we need horrible pitching to play well?
i like the positive thinking
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 27, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't that be something?
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
When it rains...
Can’t even get an out on a K
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
the hell.
he can’t even get a guy out on a K!
’’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)
Panic?
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it time to hit the panic button yet....
Cause I’m starting to freak out!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions
That could be a long long looooooooonnnnnnng
7 innings.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Then go for
walk and then come back later.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Go ahead, what the hell
You probably would, anyway.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
[BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness hits the...
PANIC BUTTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I seriously need to take a break from this team
They are bad for my health. Please don’t put a positive spin on this because there is none. We have played this game before and it doesn’t end well.
With the MIL series coming up ..I don't think so..Marquis may very well take one for the team
With our offense it doesn’t really matter if we are down by 5 or down by 2
yeah that makes sense... but damn and... sigh
oh well… we’ve come back from much worse. I remain half full at this stage of the game
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Let's not blow out the bullpen today.
We play the Brewers 4 games, starting tomorrow.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I am so tired of Marquis...
not pitching to contact, trying to be so fine with his pitches. He has good dtuff, but if you can’t take coahing, and adjust your game plan, well it’s time to go!
Jimmyeatworld
I can't take "coahing" either :-)
Welcome Jimmy!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Yo. Cat.
You can take it bro… Marquis is such a well… I can’t say it… Don’t be surprised to see him out of the game soon. Lou isn’t going to take it today.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 27, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Who won the fight last night?
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Margarito!!!
TKO in the 12th. Ya missed a good one. Hopefully the Cubs can get a TKO or a KO today.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 27, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
It also seems Larry makes a visit too late
Maybe he needs to make pre-emptive visits, just to shake things up…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
The Sharks in the bullpen
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions
Who do we get up in the pen?
They are exhausted. Rest the pen unless the bats start going. Try to win in Milwaukee.
The Shark is up in the pen
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 27, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
That is a mistake.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
No, but you should try to win the game today
not play to win the game tomorrow.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Does everyon on this team
have 15 or more homers?
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions
Now they're gonna start hacking away
since they’re 3 runs down. I don’t expect much from these bums today.
which bums are you speaking of?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, since these are the "bums" that got us to 1st place,
I think they can get out of the funk and be in 1st place at game 162!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
definitely not constructive
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it's going to take 10+ runs to win this game
and I just don’t think they have the heart right now to score that many runs.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
It's got nothing to do with "heart"
It’s got everything to do with ability.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
we must remember thisis baseball, not football
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
That's One Nice Thing About the NFL
In football you can translate heart and emotion into running a guy over or tackling him into next week.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
I'm not sure who "THEY" is...
But right now, these last 10 or so games, these guys don’t look like they’re trying, hence the term BUMS. If that’s too much for your feeble midwestern heart then you can leave it.
I do think they're trying
perhaps a little too hard.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
marquis @ 45 pitches through 2
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 27, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions
Well, at least Florida got its three runs early
as opposed to late, like the last few days.
cubnlinux is right, game is still on the offense.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
I hate these "Want to get away" Commercials
Because the offer applies with a 14 day in advance purchase, so you can’t total someone’s car at a car wash and then run to Midway and buy a ticket, like the commerical implies.
Just annoying…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
Hahahahaha!
Awesome…
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
That was DeRosa
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 27, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
At what point in time, if the way you've been doing it doesn't work.....
do you change your approach?!? I’m beginning to wonder if this guy wants to get better. Throw strikes. Get ahead in the count. Pound the bottom of the zone.
How in the world is this guy constantly referred to as a “sinkerballer?” He rarely keeps the ball down, he has no idea where the corners are, and I’m tired of predictably watching his movement take the ball right into the heart of the strike zone in hitter’s counts.
Uggh, is he frustrating to watch pitch!
He'll be out of the game early.
It is too early to take him out I know… but, he has no control today. This game is a need to win game. Now he’s gonna strike out, instead of just taking a walk.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 27, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I blame his uniform number.
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
I do too.
But I blame him more, well, b/c he’s Jason Marquis. He hasn’t been the same since LaRussa screwed him up in ‘06. He doesn’t trust his coaches, doesn’t trust himself.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 27, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I keed, I keed
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Marquis gave up a 3 run HR..OK...Would it have mattered if he pitched 6 shut out innings
and gave up a 3 run HR in the 7th and our offense does nothing? It doesn’t matter..We have to score more runs to win this period. Our pitching has been very good so far, just ask Harden.
Yeah, that's obvious with the offense.
Marquis is good pitcher. He looks good one start, then stinks the next… A game like today, he needs to pitch smart.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 27, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
We can't go
to our pen this early. Maybe Marquis settle in for a few more innings.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Anybody know if Pink Hat Guy is still in the running for the Cubs?
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
I think so...
Haven’t heard anything otherwise.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I've been following the business press but
couldn’t parse out where he stood
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Not looking good
so far. The Cubs are going to be walking into a buzzsaw the next 4 days.
Well, pack it in
If you’re foreshadowing a sweep, why bother watching? Take a walk or play Scrabble or something.
This isn’t a “everything’s ducky” post, but the truth is, you don’t know what’s going to happen next week, or for that matter what’s going to happen the rest of the day.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what
I’m going to do right now. I’m really just not enjoying watching this team as of late. I’m getting ready to load up my canoe, go out to a local lake and do some fishing. The season is far from over and I’m sure they will break out of this slump at some point, but I don’t think it’s going to be today. I’d rather go fishing.
sounds like a lovely afternoon -- hope they're biting!
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
I'm going this evening...never have any luck this time of the day.
Caught four 1-2 lb catfish last night. Fried em up and had some hush puppies and cole slaw with them. Excellent dinner I must say.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
This team has major issues with the o!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
DeRo's really inside conscious right now.
Early in the season, he was getting pounded inside. He made the adjustment, and had a great May. Teams are now going outer half on him, and he is pulling a lot of those pitches. As soon as he finds the RCF gap, he’ll get scorching hot. Hopefully, today…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
they are all trying to pull the outside pitches
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
He's been doing it for the last month.
He’s opening up early to get to the inside pitch. Trouble is, he’s not seeing a lot of inside pitches right now.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I feel a K coming
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
I hate being right!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
and marquis
swings at ball four twice.
’’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)
DFA Howry and Marquis
Call up Hoffpaiur and Wuertz.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
And go with 11 pitchers
and 2 LHB PHers?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
At this point
I don’t see a problem w/ 11 pitchers because Lou only uses 8 or so anyhow, but I see where you are coming from I don’t like CaliCubs idea
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 27, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Fine..
Let’s just DFA anyone that goes into a slump….Geez..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
DFA Marquis?
And eat 20 million?
Ummmmm….not going to happen.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Better To Eat $20M Than The Brewers' Lunch
I always say….
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
He's not owed $20 million.
The idea is to get someone to take some his money for next year. Don’t be surprised if both Howry & Marquis get DFA’d & traded…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 27, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Remember,
even if you DFA a player, he has to clear waivers after Jul. 31, and and ML players you get in return have to clear waivers. Marquis probably would clear waivers, but Howry wouldn’t. And the Cubs would get either minor leaguers or another team’s garbage in return.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
He needs to DFA'd before the deadline...
They both need to be.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 27, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Understood
I would just like for there to be a way that the Cubs can get rid of some of these nonperformers.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
I read on here somewhere....
that teams have adjusted to us. What are teams doing differently? What arent we doing to adjust?
So what, they all got together over the ASB
and exchanged notes?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
lol nice
"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 27, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
wow, I thought that was a pretty fair question for the board...
...you are coming in full blazes today
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
I don't think there's anything fair about it
with all due respect to llc.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I Thought It Was Fair
My guess is that they’re pitching Fukudome low and away, Lee down and in, Soto high and away. They also know we don’t steal that well, and in the case of some of our pitchers they tend to nibble (so don’t swing at a pitch if you’re behind in the count unless it’s a “get me over” pitch).
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
That is what I dont understand
How could this “comment” be true?
by louslovechild on Jul 27, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Personally, I think Marshall should have the 5th spot in the rotation
Sure, he doesn’t have the stuff that Marquis has, but I think he knows how to pitch a lot more so than Mutton chops does
I like Sean's attitude, he's willing to do anything the team needs him to do,
and you never hear one word of complaint out of him.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
+1000
From your keyboard to God’s monitor!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Tiresome already and only 2 innings....
just watching this team right now hurts my feelings…...guy gets a hit and then we have the lineup set up to make sure the guy has no chance of scoring…...we make mediocre pitchers look good…..and I forgot how frustrating watching Marquis pitch can be…..at least it is early (that’s reason for optimism or not???)
I really what Lilly to drill that guy with the first pitch he throws him!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Right Between His Googly Eyes
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Game plan for Marquis against the Marlins:
Throw a Fastball
Repeat
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe he's the REAL "little babe ruth"?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
BOLD CLAIM
He is the best right handed hitter in the National League.
by louslovechild on Jul 27, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Um...
There’s a certain first baseman in Missouri who’d probably take offense to that claim.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 27, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Check The Bat
and take him out of his game.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Considering how hot the Brewers have been
I don’t think it would have mattered much.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
[Shakes magic 8-ball]
All signs point to NO.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, considering we're even right now
I don’t think anybody’s going to “run away” with anything, unless you count on them winning 90 percent of their games from this point forward. And if they do, God bless ‘em.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
well,
i officially hate tbs
"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 27, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions
sigh....
Maybe I should go to the beach, this is getting depressing.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
This is unreal.
If I were Lou, I’d put in Samardzija now to prepare him for his next start.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
not at all....I work Marquis for as many pitches as his arm can handle today
...we need the bullpen fresh for Milwaukee
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
+ALOT
"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 27, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess the swoon
came a month late this season!!
Somebody convince me that they won’t be buried in the next 4 days.
Zambrano, Harden, Dempster, Lilly
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, can't be done
Take off now while you have some sanity. No matter what, you won’t be convinced.
Jump off that ledge ASAP!
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not taking off
I’m sorry I’m not positive. I haven’t seen too much over the past month to be positive about.
Then you should shut it off
Why punish yourself?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Why don't you
stop telling other fans how to act. Stop acting all high and mighty
boo hoo
if you act like an attention whore, don’t be surprised when you get pimp smacked
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Jul 27, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
They have 10 games left vs MIL
Not just these next four.
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Game nearing outta reach with our offense.....deflating feeling watching this crap.....
I do not like you Jason Marquis….boo him lustily…...
The crowd could get ugly if Marquis doesn't pull it together.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't like him either
but there is nothing we can do about it.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Nice, Marquis getting pummeled. 5-0
And it’s a guy who hadn’t had a hit the whole series. Just keep swinging for the fences, boys!! Say hello to 2nd place, f*ck!!
3-40 career versus the Cubs!!
Just release Marquis, there’s a reason LaRussa was done with him 2 years ago: HE SUCKS and doesn’t listen to his coaches.
Who else what's to hit the panic button?
Anyone?
Come on you know you want to.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions
It's what bedwetting Cubs fans do best
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
God
you’re annoying!
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
No, posters like this are annoying
You know you don’t have to type in every thought that comes through your head.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude
You and I have had a few baseball conversations. When others get upset they whine and get pissy, but when you get disappointed, you become authoritative and mean. Everyone vents in their own way I guess. But come on, you are better than that.
by louslovechild on Jul 27, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Let It Go, Bruce
I would advise posting positive stuff instead of calling people out – eg. “there’s two full months left, we’re at home most of August, etc.”
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Might as well leave him out there
Take the beating, save the pen.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
It's not the worst idea
It’s not like I said bat him 8th…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 27, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
who comes 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 27, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe hank White gets part of the blame????
Did he not call the pitch???
It seems like nobody’s doing their Homework. First Hermida gets 3, now Jacobs with 2.
Marquis is useless with Samardzija on the roster.
Jeff’s got more upside, better stuff, not to mention he’s fast as hell and can hit.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
Ballgame....again
It’s going to get worse before it gets better. Big, big, big trouble over the course of the next few games. If this keeps up, they’ll be out of the division race by next weekend. Absolutely atrocious plate appearances continue and bad starting pitching is now continuing this extended malaise of no offense. Trouble ahead just as was said a week ago.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Another brain stem checks in
Absolutely atrocious posting combined with lack of perspective is now contributing to this board’s endless malaise.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
and what is it exactly
that you contribute?
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 27, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on man
You’re not paying attention. Keep drinking the kool-aid. This has been bad for far longer than you’d like to believe. Wake up. Next thing you’ll know, the season will be over and you’ll wonder what positive comment you can make. Face reality, this team is horrible right now and the longer it goes, the thinner the “over the long haul” arguments become.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Did you see me making positive comments, moron?
There’s a big difference between slumping and extrapolating it the way you have.
Go stick your head in an oven and do the rest of this board a favor, will you? “Krummy” is an appropriate handle for you.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we DFA you?
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 27, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Not Cool
I know you’re frustrated but ease off the “head in the oven” stuff.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Sorry about that
but jackasses like that make me lose my cool.
And DFA yourself, TRZDLEE.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
I don’t really give a damn whether you or Krummy is right, but suicide is nothing to joke about.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 27, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right
That was out of line. I apologize.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you
I appreciate it.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 27, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
marquis is the only
bad pitching performance man!
"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 27, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Scottie's been looking like he's dying to get in a game,
with balls flying out today, think he’s still gung-ho to get in this game?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Almost (but not really) want Marquis to get his head bashed in here.....
convince the Cubs that he just completely stinks…....and he will be in for awhile…..
OK, Sori's going to get it started this inning.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Brewfans must be having an
orgasm of joy right now. Oh well. 12 years since the first NL team to reach 60 wins won the series…make it 13.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions
Go back to Brewer land buddy.
It’s called a slump. The Brewers were in one for 2 months.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 27, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Slump or trending down?
I hate the Brewers and don’t you forget it!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm just frustrated with all these ledge jumpers.
Think before you post people.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I have hit the panic button...
I think it is time to for other (Jim Hendry) to do the same!
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I also think Hendry should make a deal
but in no way shape or form should the panic button be hit.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
and do what?
’’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 27, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Best You Could Hope For
is a “more of the same” guy. By that I mean a guy with numbers not significantly better than a Lee or ARam or DeRo, but someone you’d still get in the hope that you can get lightning in a bottle for the next two months. Plus they’d have to come from a team willing to accept the middling prospects the Cubs could offer.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
I guess I don't understand
first of all, where does this guy come from?
second of all, do you really want to bench Lee or Rami?
’’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 27, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
See, You Wouldn't Bench Lee/ARam
You’d work the new player into the mix, spelling Lee/Dome/whoever once or twice a day. Not someone who would REPLACE our guys right now…someone who you would hope would be be hot while the current lineup thaws out.
Guys I have in mind would be Ibanez or Catalanotto or Kearns. Bargain dudes that you could only hope that a change of scenery would spark them.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
I look at this the same way I look at Pie.
You don’t come out of slumps sitting on the bench.
’’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 27, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Even For Just a Day or Two?
That’s what I’m saying here…or trying to. My English ain’t so well.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
thanks so much for your insight and brilliant analysis
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
In my wildest dreams I would have never guessed
they’d come home and continue to look this bad. I don’t even care about Milwaukee right now. Our team looks B-A-D and nothing Lou tries is working.
Lou looks like he has lost this team
hopefully he can get them back.
I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
"Lou looks like he has lost this team"
You lost me there
Not Sure I Agree
They’re trying to do too much, it seems. They’d be mailing it in if Lou lost them.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Lou can only do so much
There are only so many buttons to press for him.
well...
maybe a BIG series liek the one against the brewers can fire up the offense
"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 27, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
I fear this board is gonna get uglier than the game itself if we don't do a little rallying...
and just think we get to take this act on the road to Milwaukee….......I shudder to think what this board will be like after that 4 game series…....
planning vacations for 1st week in october
That’s what this team will be doing if they dont make adjustments
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
Marshall is not available, he pitched 3 innings yesterday.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I forgot that, thank you.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you will see Marquis again
I doubt they want to break into the pen this quick.
I think you might.
They don’t want to go the pen this early, but Marquis doesn’t have it today. This is a game that they can’t let get out of hand.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 27, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is it marquis fault all the time
yes he looks horrible today,
But today would have been a possible sweep day if the offensive showed up friday & saturday
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
It's not his fault all the time...
...only when he pitches. j/k
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
He's looking better today!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
is starting to get his stroke back.
’’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)
very good sign and Dome's a bit better it seems too
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Dump Marquis
Enough of Jason Marquis already! Put Marshall in the 5th spot. Marquis is a lousy second half pitcher historically. He is of no use.
maybe it takes a bad start by a pitcher to make these hitters
dig deep and wake up. Let’s just see how they respond. Stranger things have happened.
The 8 guys in the line up have not been getting timely hits when we have had great starting pitching, so maybe this is what it takes to wake the bats up.
Think outside the box.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I like the way you think!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Once they flip the switch
Its watch out NL and everyone in the way. This team is too good to just hang their heads and walk away.
no outs
don’t want to get thrown out at home with no outs
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot double Sori to third
I think Sori could have scored there but he wisely stopped safely at third
Clever signature line
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions
there we go riot
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions
A debatable hold at third...
but I think it’s the right decision. You don’t want a rally to be killed before it begins.
anyone forget that
this team can come back….they can get out of slumps…and they can win!!!!
go cubbies!!
go away troills
"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 27, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
"TROLLS" i mean
"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 27, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Troills too...I hate those guys! :-)
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
haha
me too
"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 27, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
its amazing how quiet it is now for 5 minutes when we are hitting the ball
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 27, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
amen...
"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 27, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed completely
This thing is going to turn around and in a big way! Away trolls, away with you!
Ground Rule double
Theriot scores 5-2 1 out
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 27, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
here we go.
’’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)
YA! There ya go 1-4!
Thats how we want the top of the order to play
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 27, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
Its going to take everyone
To get a win here. And to right the ship.
Where has this been
over the past month? Hope this continues!!!
why?
marquis swings a good bat
"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 27, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
b/c he doesn't have it today.
If they get down to the pitcher’s spot, then they could only be down a run or two. You sacrifice a pitcher for offense in a game like today’s game.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 27, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
understood
"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 27, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
June 29, 2007
Rich Hill coughs up 5 runs before a single Cub bats. Cubs win 6-5 on a Ramirez walkoff! Anything is possible, unless you give up.
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
anyone watch TBS
Renolds make a lot of sense.
Harold Renolds for hitting coach
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
what did Harold say?
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
adjustments and Marquis pitching lanes
He is talking about how Jason just throws the ball in lanes.
All his pitches are moving in the same direction
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
The same Harold Reynolds who says that
Marquis is a flyball pitcher and that the curveball is his best pitch???
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Only games I went to
were that one, and the one on June 2 where Lou got tossed. Can I pick ‘em or what?
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
he's pressing.
K
’’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 27, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Too bad he fouled off ball four earlier in the count
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Lee would be a good 7 hitter in this lineup, guy has no power
unfortunately we have no other options in the 3 hole
"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.
Drake sucks
Drake totally screwed Marquis against Jacobs. Lou should have kicked dirt on him.
Ha! Len's worried about his car getting hit,
(which happened earlier this year.)
Hey, it's a new century!
they will pick it up later
"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 27, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
You've nothiced that, too?
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
More solid hitting with runners in scoring position
"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.
Well we got 2
Jason just need to hold ‘em.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Sucks to leave a man on 2nd
But a good inning nevertheless
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
Crap....well we got our typical 2 runs.....which we have had in all 7 of our last losses....
Edmonds hitting 5th after sitting in the bench???? Hmmm…..and DeRosa hasn’t had a big hit in awhile…...
Cubs get a few.
Closer game than it was 3 outs ago.
Get your stuff together Marquis and put in a few good innings here!
Edmonds sure did swing at ball four
The problem we have is 6 runs wouldn’t be enough. No way is Marquis and this worn out bullpen going to hold it at 5-2.
Well, shut it off, then
Can you predict the lotto numbers tonight, too? Now that would be a real benefit to mankind.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Well the good thing there
Is that at least they have had runners on. So, they should have had at least 4 RISP through the next 6 innings.
Notice how the offense had better swings the 2nd time through the order?
That means there’s hope we can come back. We just have to keep chipping away. It’s early and we don’t have to get it all back at once.
Come on Jason, you can hold them!
Hey, it's a new century!
Can Jason Marquis pull his scruffy head out of his backside and keep it where it is???
Inquiring minds wanna know…...man, is the top of their lineup batting out of order? It seems like they are always up!!!
marquis cam settle down
so settle down, everyone
"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 27, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions
www.marquis-cam.com?
perv. :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 27, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
WHo knows… I doubt if the really rest any way on break..but I can dare to dream that they were getting their beauty rest and not partying
" I played in college, albeit a small one, but darn it I still played and you didn't, so that qualifies me as an baseball expert allowing me to complaing about the Cubs as I see fit"
Ownership
We can’t allow Reinsdorf, Einhorn and Selig pick our owner. They will pick a cheap ass.
Ugh...
MLB.com has “After reaching the top, Brewers aim to stay there” as a headline. I don’t think I’ll be able to turn on SportsCenter tonight even if we win… the Brewers fawning will just make me gag.
You mean SportsCenter alone doesn't make you gag?
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Frontrunners
The dollar-driven media loves the team du jour.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Agreed - I am not sure how you trun down the highest biider
" I played in college, albeit a small one, but darn it I still played and you didn't, so that qualifies me as an baseball expert allowing me to complaing about the Cubs as I see fit"
Jason Marquis - TFU
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 27, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions
Canning
I really hope Canning is out of this. He is a Bud shrill. Micheal Sneed said Canning was trying to push the sale of Wrigley to the state. Sounds like Reinsdorf, he stole 200 million to build the Cell.
"What's That On Your Shirt?" DOING!
Remember that stale gag from fourth grade? My fear is that Reinsdorf would figuratively do that to Canning whenever possible.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Cubs need to be patient
Marquis just walked this pitcher is wild. Don’t let him off the hook.
If they can pull this one out I'll believe again
I’m a “what have you done for me lately” kind of guy. I know, my wife hates that too.
We welcome the ledge jumpers back into the fold!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Stros jump ahead!
5-4 Houston!
we may look back at today as the deciding factor in this the 2008 season.
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