Chicago Cubs @ San Francisco Giants GameThread, Jul 3, 2008 6:05 PM CDT

Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Giants, Thursday 7/3, 6:05 CT

by Al on Jul 3, 2008 3:30 PM CDT in Game Threads Comment 358 comments

Chicago Cubs @ San Francisco Giants

Next Game

Chicago Cubs
@ San Francisco Giants

Thursday, Jul 3, 2008, 6:05 PM CDT
AT&T Park

Sean Gallagher vs Tim Lincecum

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 60.

Complete Coverage >

Remember, the following paragraph is supposed to be humor. Not serious. Anyway:

During the 2006 season -- a lost cause, anyway -- something odd happened as the season went by. (Yeah, I know, a LOT of odd stuff happened in 2006... but this is specific.) The Cubs lost eighteen straight games that were WGN telecasts. On June 11, the streak ended in Cincinnati. It got so bad that even Len and Bob mentioned it on WGN's airwaves. It's happening again. The Cubs are now 27-13 in games telecast on CSN and 17-16 in WGN games. Yes, I know this really shouldn't matter. Still, this is a very odd coincidence. For whatever it's worth, there are 40 remaining telecasts on CSN (including today), and 27 on WGN. The remaining ten games: four on WCIU -- one of which, Monday, August 4 vs. Houston, will also be on ESPN; three Saturdays on Fox, and three TBA Sunday games, some of which might wind up on ESPN.

If you're really set on the Cubs acquiring C. C. Sabathia, or another big-time body, before the trading deadline, Jayson Stark's column today is a cautionary tale well worth reading.

And, I have it on good authority that tonight's pitchers are in line to be stunt doubles on the next Wayne's World movie:

Party on!

Today's Starting Pitchers


S. Gallagher Cubs	vs.	T. Lincecum Giants


3-3	W-L	9-1
4.36	ERA	2.38
47	SO	114
20	BB	43
6	HR	5
vs. SF	--	vs. Cubs

Thanks to BCB reader pfd89 for the new Gallagher headshot.

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Sean Gallagher	3-3	11	9	0	0	0	0	53.2	54	27	26	6	20	47	4.36	1.38

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Tim Lincecum	9-1	17	16	0	0	0	0	109.2	93	33	29	5	43	114	2.38	1.24

The good news is, the Cubs faced Lincecum twice in 2007 and won both games, even though Lincecum pitched pretty well both times -- 2.51 ERA in the two starts, 14.1 IP. He did walk six Cubs in those 14.1 innings, and that was before the new, improved, take-some-pitches Cubs of 2008. With the shadows today, waiting him out might be the best strategy.

Sean Gallagher's going to have to be on his game today. He threw a ton of pitches in his last start vs. the White Sox and after a rocky start, took one for the team by finishing six innings. He has never faced the Giants.

And who on Earth picked this starting time? No one is going to be able to see anyone's pitches for the first six innings.

Today's game is, thankfully if you believe the above TV won-lost record, on CSN Chicago. And CSN Bay Area; if you think CSN is good luck for the Cubs, this is a double dose! Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)

Baseball-reference.com game preview

Today's first pitch thread goes up at 6:00 pm CT and the overflow comment threads will post at 7:15 pm and 8:15 pm CT.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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first!

I rock.

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 3, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

SECOND!

I rock too!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jul 3, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Third prize = garlic fries

right?

"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983

"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008

by CaughtInTheVines on Jul 3, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ooooh - that sounds good.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jul 3, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I posted the link here in the other thread...

...so we should be joined by many soon. :)

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jul 3, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

5-2 L.A. over HOU in the 8th

And 3-0 MIL over ARZ in the 4th

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jul 3, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Argh! Useless D'Backs!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats why they're the d-bags

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What happend to your Evil Powers?!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I gotta tune in to the game...

...via Gameday Audio for my Evil Powers to kick in. Seeing as how management has already informed us that they WON’T be closing our office early today, maybe I need to do that right now.

MUHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Help the Brewers lose, daver.

You’re our only hope.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tuning in now.

Aww, man. Brandon Webb is pitching and everything. What is the problem, D’bags?!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Webb's magic dust wore off

he was so great to begin the year. def fell back to earth

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

New headshot

is awesome. Hey – that new pitcher the Cubs got is a cutie!!

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on Jul 3, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

love the new photo.

makes him look like an adult (almost). Sean will be great tonight.

This reminds me of that game two years ago when we brought that kid up from AA to face Clemens in Houston. Everyone wrote the game off. Not so fast…

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

has anyone else seen this on youtube?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSGqK-nZkaU&NR=1

I can not believe that Gatorade fired the agency that made this. What a funny ad. Makes you want to drink that poison!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Those pictures bring to mind...

...a potential alternate to Sean Gallagher’s increasingly popular nickname, “The Sledgehammer.” (Sorry, Drew, but “Easy Gas” is dying a slow death.) How about: “Smilin’” Sean Gallagher. Simple. Elegant. Evocative.

Ah, screw it. Let’s just stick with The Sledgehammer.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I like Gally

but Smilin’ Sean sounds like a gangsta from the 20s.

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hm, I hadn't heard of Gally.

It’s OK, but I’m not sure it’s manly enough.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's so silly

i heard an interview w/ him and he was just laughin’, havin’ a great time.

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ehh, I don't know nothin'!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was usually the name that gnagsters

gave to a guy they found dead, correct?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's the new Gallagher headshot (or whatever baseball calls them):

Less frightening.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"Please don't mess this one up. Please don't mess this one up."

Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.

by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 3, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or else you end up like this:

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

All I have to say about those pictures is "asphinctersayswhat".

by salparadise23 on Jul 3, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

what?

DOH!

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 26-18 (.591)
Edmonds with Cubs: .282 / .370 / .563

by joeschmitt on Jul 3, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, Hey...

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1989 Langston and Viola Trades

Back in 1989, I remember hearing about how the Cubs needed to make a deal to get another good starting pitcher because the Expos had traded for Mark Langston and the Mets had traded for Frank Viola. BTW, Randy Johnson was acquired by the Mariners in the Langston deal. Kevin Tapani and Rick Aguilera were acquired by the Twins in the Viola trade. In the end, the Cubs won the NL East that year with Maddux, Bielecki, Sutcliffe, and Steve Wilson. The Cubs did not make the big midseason deal for a starting pitcher.

2008 is a completely different year and different era for that matter. If the Cubs can get CC Sabathia for a “reasonable” price, then that’s great for the Cubs. It’s important to remember that the big midseason trades don’t always work out for the contending team.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Jul 3, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sean the Sledgehammer "Easy Gas" (not Gally) Gallagher

is going to be either dominant or horrible tonight. Depends on how well he responds to this:

“You know, we have to make a decision, talking about power arms, on [ Sean] Gallagher, and what we’re going to do,” [Piniella] said.
Gallagher will start Thursday against Giants ace Tim Lincecum before the Cubs make a decision on whether to use him out of the bullpen.

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 3, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Johnson activated off DL, Patterson sent down, Ramirez back in lineup.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jul 3, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And the fans rejoice.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

edmond's foot prolly joins in

the old man needs a day off!

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Johnson will be starting in LF.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jul 3, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, but w/ RJ coming back

J-ed is getting closer to getting a day off.

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes!

let me join in a big WELCOME BACK!!

to Johnson and ARam. We missed you both!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome Back!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Love that song.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah!!

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jul 3, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what is that?

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Robin's minstrals

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jul 3, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not a very high quality picture, I know

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jul 3, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

okay

i see only something white and wiggly. i’m blinder than normal today

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

good one!

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jul 3, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hahahahahahaha

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 3, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by leothelip on Jul 3, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Monty Python reference.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta love them

There’s one in almost every thread

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jul 3, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hardcore Twitter action?

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 3, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ayup.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jul 3, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gordo loves the new tech

Someone needs to tell Sullivan and Muskat that there is an audience for hourly pre-game updates direct from the clubhouse. It’s the one thing they have over bloggers, too—access.

(Although if you click on Gordo’s Twitter profile, it looks like only 150 or so people are on his list…..hmmm.)

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 3, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sullivan's blog is nice, when he bothers to update it.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jul 3, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think to be a "blog"

it needs to have posts more than three times a week. I may exaggerate, but it’s no exaggeration to say that the Sox’s beat writer makes 5-10 times as many posts.

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 3, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so the EPat fan club

has moved back to the phone booth in Iowa City?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yay!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 3, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't look at Lincecum's numbers. Don't look at Lincecum's numbers. Don't look at Lincecum's numbers.

Don’t look at Lincecum’s numbers. Don’t look at Lincecum’s numbers. Don’t look at Lincecum’s numbers. Don’t look at Lincecum’s numbers. Don’t look at Lincecum’s numbers. Don’t look at Lincecum’s numbers. Don’t look at Lincecum’s numbers.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It rubs the lotion on the skin.....

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 3, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

too late

but… he’s due for a bad day, right?

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And the Cubs are due for a good day...

right?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeppers

sounds good to me

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

His cholesterol looks high...

but his body mass index is ok.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's also five-starred, on expert, half the songs on Guitar Hero.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's like your mom telling you to not look at

1) the sun during the eclipse, or

2) the car accident on the other side of the Edens as you were driving by.

Did you listen?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Stark piece is very good.

He reveals what Jimmyeatworld said here long ago and was doubted – that Harang is available – for a price. Would anyone be willing to see Gallagher pitch in Cinci for the next five years if that was part of the price for Harang?

by DGU on Jul 3, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure.

Depends on what else we can get, either from the Reds in addition to Harang; or from some other team in any simultaneous or subsequent trade.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What else would you want?

by DGU on Jul 3, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

From Cincy? Or somewhere else?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cincy

by DGU on Jul 3, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well you already know I think Jr. would be a nice addition...

Others would include: Freel & Keppinger.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and by the way....

thanks for the props- you’re a good egg.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Must. Keep. Gallagher.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does the must-keep attitude

come from a belief that Gallagher will end up a #2, personal fandom, financial payroll concerns, or something else?

by DGU on Jul 3, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well...I'm looking at the future....

Dempster’s a Free Agent.
Lilly’s not getting any younger.
Hill has lost it.
Marquis probably won’t be here much longer.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm looking at winning rightfreakingnow.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 3, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get that man a donut!!

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Coming up!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I knew you'd have some of those lardy rings of taste heaven!! Thanks...

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are those what I think they are?

I bet they taste like a slice of heaven.

by chilango2 on Jul 3, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They are what we thought they were!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not a big fan of selling the future...

and, personally, think we have what it takes to win it right now.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

especially when we'll have to sell lots of future

pieces for one piece of “now”.

makes me uncomfortable.

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're fooling yourself.

There is a difference between having what it takes now, and being in a position to win it all. Although the team as constructed right now is great, they are not fully equipped to win it all just yet.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no one else is

either.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which teams in MLB are "fully equipped"?

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't know,

and frankly don’t care. Maybe fully equipped was the wrong phrase. Equipped would be better.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Well, you said the team is not “fully equipped” to win it all, so I was assuming that there were teams that were because, you know, we’d have to ,like, beat them and all.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Using a nebulous term such as equipped,

(or fully equipped), is really a matter of point of view. I’m specifically talking about having the right mix of the type of players needed to win it all. In terms of roster construction, the Cubs, although quite solid, could use another starting pitcher with a proven track record, another bat, and perhaps a different shortstop. This is what I see, of course you are welcome to disagree, (and I wouldn’t expect any less). On the other hand, I appreciate your willingness to point out the obvious.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay.

Perhaps we’re looking at it differently. I think we have what it takes to win it all compared to all the other teams in the league.

You’re saying that we could be stronger if we had a couple more pieces to the puzzle. (but you’re not comparing us to other teams)

2 different arguments. I happen to agree with you. But, obviously, you know that.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So we'll agree to agree?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL...yeah.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude.

Just because I don’t think that the Cubs have enough to win it all right now, doesn’t mean I need to compare them to any other team using that same criteria. We are having the same discussion, and you do not agree with me. I’m talking big picture. I’m talking in terms of the position that the Cubs are in, in a winnable NL, this year. I don’t want just the pennant, I want the WS title, because I can already see the window closing. If the still unknown, but talented prospect named Sean Gallagher can potentially bring in more strength to this team roster wise, (esp. if it were C.C.), then I say do it. Do it now, and win this year. I love what Gallagher has done already, and the thought of what he can do- but he might do it on someone else’s roster, bringing us something to potentially put us over the top. So laugh all you want.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude.

You need to chill, methinks.

I was LOLing because usually two people “agree to disagree”, so the phrase “agree to agree” struck me as funny, nothing more. Jeesh.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alright then...

I’ve got a bug up my ass. I apologize for my misunderstanding.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not a problem

We’re both on the same side…

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sometimes the bug is a beetle.

Glad you understand… Game is about to start. You staying tonight? Wish we could all drink beer together and watch the game.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tampa playing really well

Better than average pitching.
Better than average hitting club.

by cubbierc on Jul 3, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hell, no.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Harang at Wrigley

Here are Harang’s numbers at Wrigley: Wrigley Field 9 G, 9 GS, 4-1, 56.1 IP, 63 H, 31 R, 31 ER, 12 HR, 13 BB, 42 K, 4.95 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, .281 BAA

by Trey2317 on Jul 3, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And...

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just putting it out there.

are those numbers worth giving up gallagher and other prospects?

by Trey2317 on Jul 3, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No

by chilango2 on Jul 3, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, but the thing you forget....

those numbers were against the Cubs….....unless we used to have him…...but I do not remember any giants pitching for us…..Z excluded…..but still, no Gallagher for him…

by crazymountain on Jul 3, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

excellent point.

i just wanted to provide a snapshot of how he’s pitched at wrigley. but at this point in his career, i don’t think it’s worth giving up a promising young arm or two for him.

by Trey2317 on Jul 3, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd love to have Harang....

but the thought of making ANY NL Central better via a trade really sucks…..

by crazymountain on Jul 3, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, it does.

Cincinnati is out of it though, so I feel it wouldn’t hurt so much…

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But it would down the road.

We’d be loading them up for the forseeable future. If Dusty keeps their arms attached (no given).

by Trey2317 on Jul 3, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And if Cincy

is able to surround them with talent. Remenber there is no guarantee that Gallagher, Volquez, or any other player is going to be playing next year. Not all prospects make it. What if Gallagher sucks next year? You have to look at both sides.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Understandable

But they have talent (Votto, Keppinger, Bruce, etc.). I don’t know if Dusty is the manager to harness all of it, but it’s there. Gallagher could become Rich Hill down the road, but I think I’d rather take my chance with a young power arm in the Cubs system rather than a 30-year old who hasn’t looked too good since late May.

by Trey2317 on Jul 3, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd hate to see...

Volquez, Cueto, Gallagher and another prospect over the next 5 years in the Queen City.

by Trey2317 on Jul 3, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dusty's the manager

Not all of them will survive with their relevant limbs intact.

That is one thing to consider. Is trading a pitcher to Dusty inhumane?

by DGU on Jul 3, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good question.

I think that would depend on how close the pitcher was to free agency.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 3, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anybody see any line-ups yet?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

not out yet

but rami is due back in cleanup.

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on Jul 3, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thumbs down.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You don't

clean up afterwards?

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on Jul 3, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL! - OK, NOW it's approved.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jul 3, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just don't normally

hire a baseball player to do it for me. Normally.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess

technically Jenny Finch is not a “baseball” player but she’s close enough

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on Jul 3, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well played sir.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Game time...

I think Len and Bob mentioned last night that it’s a 4:00 start because of the “get away day” rules.

Too bad Tampa doesn’t use them.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Game Time...

with it starting at 4 p.m. on the West Coast, it will be like a 6 p.m. start in the Central Zone. It could be worse, i.e. Sunday night game with travel to the coast the next day. 3 out of 4 from the Giants would be a good way to get back on track.

A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.

by FSArkCubsFan on Jul 3, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They should have made it a 1:05 game.

It’s the day before a holiday weekend and day games are fairly popular with Giants fans anyway.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 3, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, 4 is really random

was 2:37pm not available or something?

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or 7:11?

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

touche.

but at least that has some motivation behind it.

4pm? who does that?

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe 4:20

It is California after all…

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

High time to play some ball!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and all the players will hope to be getting their "hits"

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LMAO

Seriously, 4 pm is just stupid. The game is going to be played under impossible conditions for hitters.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 3, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I thought the last 2 games were void of hitting

the first few innings. Tonight is gonna be scary.

But, in saying that, it’ll probably be 7-6 after 2.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

as long as its us

w/ the 7, i’m fine with it

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it's for the best, then.

Maybe Lincecum is hittable when you guess what he’s throwing…

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Got any grass?

On the field, I mean. I hate that astroturf stuff.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"I don't like playing on any field I can't smoke"

Bill Lee on Astroturf

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh my goodness

how I love Bill Spaceman Lee!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 3, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hardy har har ...

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 4, 2008 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My Evil is weak today.

Mike Cameron just hit a foul ball that was ruled a home run.

5-0 Brew Crew in the top of the sixth.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And Jason frickin' Kendall just singled and stole a base.

Did I drink Holy Water with my lunch today or what?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

omg

how awful are the d-bags? you let KENDALL run on you?

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, apparently their starting catcher is on the DL...

...and some guy named Hammock is catching. He’s obviously napping.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

god i love having hank

as our back up catcher. nice to know you can give your stud a night off and have someone better than serviceable as back up.

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's the Tatted Forearms of Awesomeness.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that must be it

did you hear the ridiculous toronto guys saying that hank should play in the nba b/c of the tats?

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No.

Glad I didn’t. That’s just dumb.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the best part of that series was the announcer

sounded like greenburg from ESPN but with that Canadian accent. it was like bizarro espn coverage.

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's aboot time for a victory, eh?

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on Jul 3, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hank White has forgotten more about baseball...

...than most of us will ever know.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hank is immortal...

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 3, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

honestly

no one here heard why Chris Snyder is on the DL? Look at this: http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diamondbacks/articles/2008/07/01/20080701byrnes.html. It’s too painful to write about.

by Trey2317 on Jul 3, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If that's the same injury mentioned in Jessica's fanpost

then I don’t wanna click the link.

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 3, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hello!...and welcome to...

YESTERDAY!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ah, yesterday.

my bad.

by Trey2317 on Jul 3, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have to be absolutely certain

that news is less than 90 seconds old in order to “break” it here without incurring an injury yourself.

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or just use the "search" feature...

before you post something you think is new.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

apparently.

i just didn’t have the heart to describe the injury in a post. and i figured most people knew.

by Trey2317 on Jul 3, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, it's the busted ball guy!

Sorry, I didn’t put two and two together. (No pun intended.)

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i just threw up

urgh

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

if you are going to spew...

spew into this.

by LT on Jul 3, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Y'know it's images like this...

...that probably caused me to black out his name from my memory.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bruce Lee

killed a guy by doing that to him

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on Jul 3, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'd never caught the name

on the guy who got … his boys broken.

owie.

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Opposite Day.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The umps claim it nicked the

left side of the fair pole on its way past it. Cameras were inconclusive. the ump was running down the line, so I ass-ume he had a good view.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Every team is required by MLB

to sue them if a team has to travel two time zones. The Cubs were olny travleing one time zone after the Tampa debacle. :-(

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sue=use, response to travel rules (sorry!)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the clarification.

I read that several times to try and infer your meaning and came up empty each time.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Use...sue

I was hopeing to sue Tampa for a starting pitcher.

A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.

by FSArkCubsFan on Jul 3, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

For punitive damages that they're giving us.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's what I get for writing a post without

my reading glasses.

You know the old saying: the eyes are the second thing to go. ;-)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like "sue" better.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 3, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We all like Sue

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 3, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Sue likes Geo.

It’s the Circle of Life, people.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 3, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard Geo loves The Lion King.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

who doesnt?

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

me.

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 3, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

really?

wow. i don’t think i’ve ever met anyone who did’t like it.

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No kidding.

That was the seminal Disney flick for me as a kid.

That and the kickass Robin Hood.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i loved that robin hood

i swear to god i’ve seen lion king at least 400 times.

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still subconciously break into whistling

that song the rooster whistles.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i did

when i saw your mention of it. like some weird reflex.

i need to find that movie, it might be the only disney movie from my childhood i don’t have.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

heck

If I had known you wanted a new shot of Gallegher, I would have offered this one off my site (http://ignarski.tripod.com/cub-pics-2008.html) (it’s not a head shot…but I like it)

Kasey

See the Cubs 2008 schedule (with TV schedule & game-by-game results) at http://ignarski.tripod.com/sched2008.html

by kaseyi on Jul 3, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he looks skinny there

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Got any BIGGER pictures?

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Challenge extended...

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait! Wait!

I forgot to hit the sarcasm key. lol.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just in time.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: The "Wayne's World" thing

Does anyone else think it might be amusing to see a sequel, set now, in which they’re in their 40’s and still living in their respective parental basements, total wipeout misfits, still doing their public access show?

by MN exile on Jul 3, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd be more pumped

for a middle-aged Ghostbusters III.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What about

Breakin’ 3 : Electric Jubilee?

by salparadise23 on Jul 3, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what you don't know...

is that sequel is made during every Cubs broadcast… they’ve legally changed their names from Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar to Len Kasper and Bob Brenly… schaaaaaaaa-wing.

by lswaidz on Jul 3, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are they sponsored by the suck cut?

It really does suck!

by LT on Jul 3, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've already seen

Clerks II

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If not for the brilliant Star Wars vs LOTR bit

that would’ve been a waste of a movie.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I liked Clerks II

"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly

by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 3, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Word

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jul 3, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but now they'd be bloggers.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 4, 2008 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Off to OakBrook for food, fireworks

and fun. Maybe the game will still be on when we get back!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Enjoy my friend, enjoy...

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

have a good time!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OT: Mets put Castillo on the DL with a sore leg.

Let me see if I have this straight. Castillo has had knee problems for years, he exacerbated them by playing on the turf in Minn., he’s on the wrong side of 30, his game is totally reliant on speed, and…

Minaya gave him a four year contract this off-season?????

I thought Minaya did a great job in Montreal, but he’s done a terrible job with the Mets. It seems that unlimited purse strings have stifled his creativity. Shades of MacPhail?

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 3, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

MacPhail had "unlimited purse strings"?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 3, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the mets are not very good

When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

On paper they looked like an all-world-beater

But I don’t think it’s Minaya’s fault necessarily. There’s some metastasizing growth in that clubhouse. Feel free to name your own.

by chilango2 on Jul 3, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

on paper i didn't see how they'd be good at all

they’re old.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lineup

Johnson, LF
Fukudome, RF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Edmonds, CF
Soto, C
DeRosa, 2B
Theriot, SS
Gallagher, P

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 3, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No rest for Soto

or Jedmonds or Fukudome.

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 3, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Edmonds is probably playing

so Johnson isn’t thrust right into center. Give him a day in left to reacclimate himself.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

??

Johnson’s played far more center than left this year. I hope what it means is that Edmonds’ foot feels better. I’m sure he wants to play (hard) in St Louis.

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 3, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. I was hoping Jimmy would have a full head of steam for STL

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jul 3, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you don't want a guy who hasn't played for 2 weeks

thrust into CF. LF he has a little less ground to cover.

i doubt his foot feels better. plantir facitis doesn’t just go away.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That makes sense

only if RJ’s back is still iffy and he’s not 100% in terms of mobility. But all reports say he was ready to come off the DL almost a week ago. I know Johnson isn’t a “natural” center fielder, but he’s a competent one and part of Lou’s designated platoon there. Righty pitcher today, so Edmonds is in center as long as he feels physically up to it.

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 3, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well im less concerned about his back

and more about rust on reading balls off the bat in weird sunshine after 2 weeks of not playing.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, that's the point I was making.

Thank you for clarifying.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

dome in the 2 spot

looks good.

:-)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would rather he have rested Fuku

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jul 3, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well, yeah

but if he’s going to play, he’s best in the 2.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 3, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just imagine

when he’s hitting behind a healthy and (hopefully) productive Soriano.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 3, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep. Put up our Best. I like it.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now that's a good line-up.

Thanks John!

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow!

My early guess was awful. That said, it really looks like Lou wants this one. This is as close as he can get to the “A” lineup without Sori. I thought he would rest a few guys in advance of the Cardinals series.

I’m glad to see that DeRo is back “home” tonight.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 3, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs