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Chicago Cubs
@ Milwaukee Brewers

Thursday, Jul 31, 2008, 1:05 PM CDT
Miller Park

Rich Harden vs Dave Bush

Sunny. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 80.

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MILWAUKEE -- It's an absolutely beautiful day in Milwaukee today, and as you can see in the box above, it'll be perfect for baseball this afternoon; light winds, sunny skies, and a temperature near 80. Let's go get 'em! Site notes: this post will be necessarily a little short, because I'm heading to Miller Park early to meet Howard and Jon from our bleacher group for lunch before the game. Also, today's recap will obviously be delayed while I negotiate through traffic to get home this evening; I'm guessing it might be as late as 8 or 9 pm CT before I can get it posted, depending on that traffic and how long the game goes.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Rich Harden
R. Harden
Cubs
vs. Dave Bush
D. Bush
Brewers
5-2 W-L 5-8
2.10 ERA 4.51
122 SO 71
39 BB 26
7 HR 17
vs. Mil -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Rich Harden 0-1 3 3 0 0 0 0 17.1 8 2 2 2 8 30 1.04 .92

Again, the above stats are Harden's stats with the Cubs. His complete season line is in the pitcher box above that.


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Dave Bush 5-8 19 18 0 0 0 0 111.2 106 61 56 17 26 71 4.51 1.18

Dave Bush and Seth McClung are in a weird "platoon starter" arrangement; Bush pitches much better at Miller Park and McClung on the road. Bush is 4-2, 2.85 in 66 innings at home this year, but he lost his last start last Saturday at home vs. Houston, where he allowed his first two HR since June 7. He is 1-6, 4.88 lifetime vs. the Cubs, and I'd expect to see Jim Edmonds back in the lineup today; Edmonds is 3-for-8 (all doubles) vs. Bush.

Rich Harden will be making his first career start against Milwaukee; he has faced two of their players before (Mike Cameron, 0-for-2, and Ray Durham, 1-for-12 with 3 strikeouts.

Today's game is on WGN, on FSN Wisconsin and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)

Baseball-reference.com game preview

Today's first pitch thread will be up at 1 pm CT and the three overflow comment threads will post at 2 pm, 3 pm and 3:45 pm CT.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 31, 2008 11:31 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SWEEP!!

"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 31, 2008 11:32 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 31, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CONSIGALE UN BODYBAG

SI!

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Jul 31, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trade day

and I want the S word but will not mention it!! Go Cubbies

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by cubsluver22 on Jul 31, 2008 11:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is that

the same ’s’ George Michael wanted?

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

by Reddevil on Jul 31, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sux?

lol

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 11:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate that photo of Harden

You can obviously tell it’s photoshopped from when he was with the A’s. ESPN: the little things that pisses me off the most about them.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Jul 31, 2008 11:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope that round the clock Favre reports also piss you off too

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Correction: everything from ESPN pisses me off.

Except for Erin Andrews. It should be EAPN and just show her 24-7

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Jul 31, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Erin Andrews Propaganda Network

Now available in over 50 million homes!

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 31, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 on Erin

Also, I went to college in Valdosta, GA—the newest Title Town USA. That’s sort of cool. But, I mostly hate ESPN, too.

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on Jul 31, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To say a city in Georgia is "titletown"

is beyond ridiculous. Green Bay should own the rights to that name, Boston has its umpteenth championship in the past decade, the U of Florida has a handful, hell, even U of Kansas is better than some silly town in GEORGIA.

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 31, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think the titletown concept is just stupid

no offense to high school ftball but it doesn’t compare to any pro sport

by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's just another list

Where ESPN has appointed itself as the authority that can determine the greatest (insert item here) of all time. Last year they had that ridiculous “Who’s Now?” and they’ve had the slightly more entertaining and less ridiculous “Greatest Sports Highlight”.

by WartburgCub on Jul 31, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a funny bit....

When ESPN announced they were having a new vote for titletown, the green bay paper started a similar vote to name ‘The Worldwide Leader in Sports’ (ESPN’s tagline, obviously).

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 31, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about SVP

He has quite a bit of redeeming value.

by Craig in South Bend on Jul 31, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jim Hendry has put himself in a great position at the deadline.

Already having made his big deal, he can just look for good deals if any other GM is desperate to make a move. Hendry has players teams are looking for (extra middle IFs, extra relievers) and if he makes a move at all, I expect it to be a steal.

Here’s a question along those lines – the Twins are looking for a 2B. Would you trade them Fontenot? If so, what for?

And sicne I posted this in the recap thread not realizing it was about to get replaced by this thread; to help get pardon for the re-post, I’m adding a second question: Will Carroll is saying in the effort to get Manny to the Fish, the Sox and Marlins are looking at a mystery team and the Dodgers to get it done. Could the Cubs get in there, snagging Hermida (the kind of player they have been rumored to be looking at)?

The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.

by DGU on Jul 31, 2008 11:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot

would thrive in MPLS. That said, I wouldn’t trade him. I believe he’s a valuable asset to the Cubs.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 31, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't see how Hermida fits long-term...

unless you plan on playing Fukudome in CF full-time (which doesn’t seem like a great idea). Hermida, when healthy, has shown a lot of promise. But he’s a RF. Do the Cubs then try to trade Hermida in the offseason?

As for Fontenot, I’d probably be okay with trading him (as I think his value is as high right now as it will ever be). I’d be okay with keeping him too, though, because I don’t know how much he’d get in return anyway. He’s certainly useful down the stretch here.

by SouthernCub on Jul 31, 2008 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought Hermida in CF was doable

if not preferrable.

The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.

by DGU on Jul 31, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agreee

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 31, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is an entirely plausible scenario.

Hendry is creative like that.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 31, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and we get 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)

by drewishdrewid on Jul 31, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

some clam chowda?

My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.

by JohnM on Jul 31, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

PTBNL? or Manny

how about Nomar’s brother

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 31, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

red sock? lol

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 31, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good morning all from beautiful Chicago

It’s good to be home and be able to at least listen to Pat and Ron. Go get ‘em!

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 31, 2008 11:39 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Isn't he on the DL ?

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

by Doggie Stalker on Jul 31, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat or Ron?

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Jul 31, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bruce Miles

Bruce Miles was just on ESPN 1000 in Chicago. He said that Wood threw a simulated game today. That is good news.

He also said the Cubs turned down a trade for Brian Giles and they have talked to Mariners and the Rangers about Milton Bradley.

by drodd on Jul 31, 2008 11:39 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Milton Bradley would be great

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we pay him in Monopoly money?

Get it… Milton Bradley… Monopoly…

Yikes, this is what a slow day in the office does to you….

by SuperContext on Jul 31, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

for 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 31, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Bradley comes to the Cubs

Huge IF i know…...

That would piss off every White Sux fan in the City

I can hear it now “What we land Griffey…...so the Cubs get Bradley!!!”

HAHAHA

DO IT HENDRY!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 11:42 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Bradley

a CF?

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

by gwood on Jul 31, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bradley

Played CF in 2007 with Oakland

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really

Well then get that deal finished Hendry

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 31, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

acquiring these guys would be a ba move :)

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

by gwood on Jul 31, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bradley

hasn’t played CF at all this year. since he tore his ACL late last year, he’s been mainly a DH for Texas in 2008.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

probably.

it just seems like the rangers have been very cautious with him this season. though i’m sure he and fukudome could switch between the two positions.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

injury issues are a problem

but it would be a nice offensive addition especially with a .440 obp

by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as good as edmonds and johnson have been

bradley, at least on the field, would be a solid addition. i really like the chemistry of this team right now, though, and would be slow to tinker with it, even if milton is a great guy.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't know

it seems like every where he goes, his teammates really stand up for him and like him. i’m just slow to mix with this group of guys, since they really seem to like each other and respond to lou. but if you can get him cheap, might as well, i suppose. he makes the lineup even more like an AL team.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bradley's not a bad guy, reporters just don't like him.

He wouldn’t cause a problem in the clubhouse unless he did something ridiculous that caused the other players to be bothered with questions on it…which hell, with the whole 100 year thing, might be good to take questions away from that.

by Canseco's Roid Party on Jul 31, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who cares about pissing off Sox fans?

I would be thrilled with Bradley though. We would have to move Dome into center which could be interesting.

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 31, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a headcase.

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on Jul 31, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's not even a bad guy.

ppl get the prespection that because of his tirades that he’s bad but he’s not. I know for a fact that all his ranger teammates love his company

by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2008 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For a fact?

"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 31, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Edmonds was supposedly a clubhouse cancer, too

but he seems to have been accepted

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 31, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Been reading for a long time

and decided to register finally. I’ve been born and raised on the Cubs, and this season, and this series as a microcosm of that, has made me very happy. You guys are all hillarious too.

by Craig in South Bend on Jul 31, 2008 11:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Welcome

and we do what we can to entertain.

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

by gwood on Jul 31, 2008 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome Craig

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 31, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

welcome

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

by sue369 on Jul 31, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to the Site!!!!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 11:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Honestly, this is the supposed "best" from Milwaukee?

I’d rather drink horse urine that sat out in the sun for three months and was mixed with hate and sadness than ever drink that shit again.

Plus, it gives me the runs.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Jul 31, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+1

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strong statement!

but I agree

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 31, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why don't you

tell us how you really feel?

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 31, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a great day

to do some housecleaning, now someone please bring me my broom!

"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07

by RynoHoF on Jul 31, 2008 11:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry

but all brooms are currently at wrigley.

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by cubsluver22 on Jul 31, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou

must have a long arm

’’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 31, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did Dempster

Do that glove waggle when he was in the Pen?

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 11:47 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no

i dont think so

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by cubsluver22 on Jul 31, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He does it when he throws from the windup

and as a closer, he always threw from the stretch.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 31, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup...

to add to that, it’s something he came up with during this past offseason, to help disguise the changing of his grip.

by SouthernCub on Jul 31, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to go have a lunch meeting with the boss

I’ll miss the first couple of innings, hopefully I will return to a large Cubs lead.

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 31, 2008 11:49 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Baseball season's underway, so ya better get ready for a brand new day,

Hey Chicago-whaddya say?

THE CUBS R GONNA WIN TODAY!!!!!!

One season-162 heart attacks!

by cubswgnrocks on Jul 31, 2008 11:54 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Win one for Harden!

Let’s get this guy a “W” flag of his own.

by vonde6 on Jul 31, 2008 11:56 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dave Bush = Jason Marquis

It’s not a matter of whether you can hit his pitches, it’s where.

With that straight-as-an-arrow fastball, we should be fine. That said, I bet Lou sends out some bench players (Ward, Cedeno, Fotenot, etc.) to give a few others a rest.

Prediction- we take the early lead, Brewers start thinking we’re going to sweep, and we do.

*Synth intro to "Jump"*

by SouthsideCub on Jul 31, 2008 11:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You know

We bash the schedule makers and ask what the hell these guys where smoking when they came up with the Schedule.

But The Dodgers and D-Backs are going to start a four gamer
The Cubs and Brewers
Twins and that other Chicago Team.

Been some really good games and its been a battle for First

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 11:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and you forget how the earth

stopped rotating when the Yankees and Red Sox played last weekend?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 31, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that wasnt for First place though :)

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineups

Cubs
Soriano, LF
Theriot, SS
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Fukudome, RF
DeRosa, 2B
Edmonds, CF
Soto, C
Harden, P

Brewers
Weeks, 2B
Counsell, 3B
Hardy, SS
Fielder, 1B
Braun, LF
Kapler, RF
Cameron, CF
Kendall, C
Bush, P

by Bruce Miles on Jul 31, 2008 11:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you sir

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank you bruce

got any trade news? lol

by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Bruce

Clearly, my theory about bench players today took all of 5 seconds to be refuted.

*Synth intro to "Jump"*

by SouthsideCub on Jul 31, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou

really wants the sweep I would imagine

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

by gwood on Jul 31, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In head-to-head games..

against contenders, Piniella is going to play the key guys as much as possible. Win this and we’re up 5 on the Brewers. Lose and we’re only up 3. It makes sense. Rest guys against weaker teams.

by SouthernCub on Jul 31, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i mean

they do have the pirates and astros for the next 6…

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cards are coming soon

Too, we’ll need to rest the big boys (as Brenly likes to say) For those other series.

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Might as well beat up on the Buccos and Stros

with the reserves, then bury the Redbirds next weekend.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only...

...it was that easy.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Jul 31, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou's

also done a good job lately of utilizing the bench and getting a lot of guys playing time. It’s rounding into shape for a great stretch run.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like this lineup

The only thing I would change is swaping DeRo and Soto

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

by El Borto on Jul 31, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRo hits Bush well

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 31, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw that coming

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 31, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

twss?

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by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You must be a newcomer

(That’s What She Said)

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 31, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been around

the question mark was in regard to whether it was a true ‘TWSS’

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by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve been around

Now THAT’s a good twss!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 31, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well played, sir.

well played.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats what she said

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love this lineup

Soto at eight gives Bush no chance to ease up.

LIGHT ‘EM UP!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks...

I like that lineup!

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 31, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two-Thirds Done

The Cubs are on a pace to go 96-66 this season. That would be good enough to win the division. Then, if the Cubs go 11-8 or better in postseason, I will be extremely happy.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Jul 31, 2008 12:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not yet

I wouldn’t be surprised if the Cubs didn’t do anything today. But a lot of players will clear waivers, so a trade in August is quite likely. We’ll see.

by Bruce Miles on Jul 31, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Show this to DaBard....

Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Jul 31, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guess is Harden gives up a few runs (2-3)

but he gets a “W” this time.

Being near perfect hasn’t work, so he tries something different! As long as we get the “W” and come out of the day healthy, I will be a very happy camper.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 31, 2008 12:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Today's headline from STARS AND STRIPES:

“Brewers maintain edge over Cubs”

Following the headline was an AP story discussing Zambrano’s dominant performance from Tuesday night and other NL recaps.

I couldn’t make any sense out of the headline. But, given the circumstances, I don’t care :)

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 31, 2008 12:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe the edge in the wildcard race?

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Jul 31, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brewers are tied with the Cards in the WC race

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 31, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the Cubs currently are tied with no one in the Division race.

I guess I should really try to find that sarcasm key…
sorry.

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Jul 31, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you find that key, let me know

I’ve needed it a few times

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 31, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Typo

“Brewers on the ledge over Cubs”

by jcg996 on Jul 31, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't you mean "below Cubs"? :)

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by sanantonecub on Jul 31, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's like saying "Brewers Tied for 2nd, Cubs 6th from Last"

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 31, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who I wouldn't want to be today...

Dave Bush.

He will feel the pressure to do well and get the Brewers a chance at a win. He will also see that the Cubs lineup is coming for blood.

GO CUBS!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

manny ramirez should just play the game

he such a drama queen. jeez just run the bases hard

by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2008 12:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel really good about this game.

The Brewers are depressed about their team overall and the Cubs are pumped up. With Harden vs. Bush today, we should finish this series with a sweep today.

Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 31, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel good too!

Talk about sending a message. We all would have been stoked with a split, but now Harden on the mound for a sweep. Poor Evil BCBers!

"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 31, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not in the least bit!

"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 31, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not at all

having to listen to some of my friends who are Brewers fans over the last month, saying they were about to take over the Cubs.

It’s funny, since they tied for first, they have found it to be an awfully slippery slope.

Reaching first place is easy, staying there is the hard part.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we call them...

....Bizarro BCBers? I just think it’s funnier that way….sort of like Bizarro Jerry Seinfeld.

by Chadnudj on Jul 31, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it funny that...

At 64-44 now, the Cubs are just two wins shy of the total for 2006.

It’s amazing what better ballplayers and better leadership can do for a franchise.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Last night

I got down on both knees and prayed long and hard. I asked at the end of the prayer that the man upstairs allow me the opportunity to see greg maddux in cubbie blue for the world series run this year.

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by cubsluver22 on Jul 31, 2008 12:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he goes back to the Dodgers

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 31, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i could see him not getting traded

until august. and then, it’s going to be even tougher for him to get to chicago because they’ll be last in waiver line. i could see milwaukee putting in a claim to let him play with his brother mike.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but he keeps saying

that he wants to go to a contender.

I don’t see the Suds contending in September.

’’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 31, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

and just where would the Cubs put him?

I am fine with Marquis as the fifth starter, better than what most teams have.

Once Wood returns, the bullpen should align itself nicely. The only thing I worry about is a LHP to get Fielder, Howard, or any other tough lefty they will face out.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please no "Get Away Day" mode at the plate

Cubs have a habit of forgetting what works on get-away day.

Keep being patient, get into their pen, take advantage of their pseudo-D, and break out the brooms.

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jul 31, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Didn't say for who...

They are talking up the Griffey deal.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 31, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murph is great!!!

He’s the only guy I really want to listen to on the score

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny Ramirez

"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 31, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

even up, no doubt

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 31, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can Manny pitch?

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

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 31, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only Hell yeah!

"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 31, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For who?

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boston

would never do that.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe its more than just eyre

crisp is that LH bat the cubs want

by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

UGH...

Crisp I would rather have Edmonds…

"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 31, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bleah.

’’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 31, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Although

I could not beleive Pudge for the Farns yesterday though either.

What the hell was Detroit thinking?

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a....

apple crisp maybe

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by cubsluver22 on Jul 31, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny?

I keed…. I keed….

by SuperContext on Jul 31, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No thank you

we already have a left fielder who makes defense an adventure.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the pawtucket aaa franchise is pretty stacked

so if the cubs got someone from there, it wouldn’t be bad. though i have a feeling it’ll be a single-a prospect of PTBNL

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

crazy idea

but hedeki okajemi or however you spell it has fallen out of favor in boston—what are the chances we could pick him up??

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by cubsluver22 on Jul 31, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Veddy interesting.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

would be tough

he seems to be there to be matsuzaka’s secuirty blanket

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eye due naught now

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 31, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

About as likely

As a blizzard in hell

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 17 HR 46 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 31, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs

need a LH reliever that can get guys out. Then the bullpen would be complete.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 things happen today

1. Cubs Win
2. Jason bay gets traded

by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ditto here

I’ll be back for the game.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 31, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok Jimmy

Leave some world for the rest of us though

by jcg996 on Jul 31, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yanks and Red Sox

interested in Eyre.

"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 31, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Any Eyre deal

is probably Boston Plan B if the Manny thing falls through. Grabow to Boston was rumored as part of that deal. Eyre might be a fallback option.

by rlpete on Jul 31, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What's the return?

I havn’t read…

Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.

by Fukumania on Jul 31, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how many web page hits MLB Trade Rumors has today?

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jul 31, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding

I go to ESPN, SI & Fox too

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

by Doggie Stalker on Jul 31, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

manny

now it’s manny to the pirates for prospects

by brian custer on Jul 31, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good

question. beats me

by brian custer on Jul 31, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They wouldn't have to pay for the last 2 months

they’d get compensation picks in the 2009 draft, and they’d put butts in seats.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And give up their prospects?

They’re supposed to be rebuilding.

I guess anything is possible… it’s the Pirates, after all, but that trade would be backwards.

by jbau on Jul 31, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Contract Question

Would Pittsburgh even get picks if they decline the 2009 option?

by rlpete on Jul 31, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i believe so

they could use the picks. they don’t have many prospects as is, so getting draft picks would help a lot.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bay would have to be included

No way does Boston go with Crisp and Ellsbury in LF and CF.

Plus why would Pittsburgh do it unless they could flip him somewhere. Also would Manny approve Pittsburgh?

I don’t buy this one.

by rlpete on Jul 31, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I missed something

But why is Eyre getting no play time. He has only pitched 11 innings

A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou

by NIUcubbie on Jul 31, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

or to suck

Last night during the game they said that per Lou, hadn’t found quite the right matchup for him.

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 31, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

—“I can have you killed”

Well, I guess he does have some connections to felons, through his brother and all…

by jbau on Jul 31, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN: Ramirez deal dead

All teams involved pissed at each other

by cocknfire on Jul 31, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats about par for the course huh

"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 31, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I knew that would happen

It seems to happen every July 31…

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 31, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as nobody should

he acts like a little baby

by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That just means, that more teams are going to get involved,

and they are trying to find a creative way to get a deal done.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 31, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rays were after Bay

But who’s got the payback for Manny?

Reportedly, Boston got pissed at the Marlins because they wanted too much money. Or, if you listen to other sources, the Pirates wanted too much back for Bay.

In either case, seems like the BoSox aren’t willing to go too far to unload manny

by cocknfire on Jul 31, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny can no longer stay in Boston.

Not with how he is acting…

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 31, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

B-Jays making attempt at Bay as well...

for wild card run, but prob dont have what it takes to land bay…trying to find link to where i just saw this, have like 10 pages going and trying to keep up to date on rumors

by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 31, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As well as Ibanez

LINK ME UP

"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 31, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of...

Were we really running at Ibanez?

by cocknfire on Jul 31, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Cubs and Mets, but apparently they didn’t like our offers.

"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 31, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What'd Hendry offer?

A sandwich?

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 31, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Deep dish and a case of PBR

"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 31, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's appealing

but I’m glad they didn’t bite.

’’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 31, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It might have just been

“kicking the tires.” I don’t think it would take much to get Ibanez if someone really wanted him. He might be one of those deadline guys who gets moved when teams can’t get their first, second or third option.

by rlpete on Jul 31, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is funny

LOL

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
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by iluvryno on Jul 31, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so...

he stays in Boston?

All those column inches… WASTED…

’’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 31, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, now they're going to

Trade Ramirez to the Bulls, who will flip him for Favre

by cocknfire on Jul 31, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somewhere.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is calling his agent.

’’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 31, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs 4-1 since Soriano returned

Total record: 39-23 when Soriano starts (.629) and 25-21 when he doesn’t or (.543)

one point is the Cubs are 15-13 (.535) on the road with Soriano and 10-17 without him or (.370) ball.

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 31, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Question: Would anyone else be tempted to rest Aramis today

and use Derosa at 3rd and Fontenot at 2nd? Fontenot’s still on a tear, and Aramis hasn’t been getting his usual days off as of late. Also: day game after night game.

by Jerry Mumphrey on Jul 31, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Considering the lineups are out...no

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 31, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought resting one or two regulars would be a smart move

night/day grind, tomorrow’s a day game, followed by two more day games this weekend and two more the following week with then an off day.

but Lou is going for a 2 for 1 in that a win against the team chasing you is worth two in the standings.

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 31, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As a HUSKER fan...

I’m dreaming of a trade sending Joba away from the evil empire to the team in blue pinstripes.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 31, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As a KU student...

...we put up 76 on the Huskers last year. Just sayin.

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 31, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As a Mizzou fan...

...we killed both of you last year…also Just sayin.

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Jul 31, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Snap!

"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 31, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

63-35-3

Just sayin. Hope you enjoyed, and come back when you can beat us in Lincoln.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 31, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I enjoyed.

I also enjoyed taking Blaine Gabbert.

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Jul 31, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have fun

You still have Pinkel as your coach. And Just like J. Freeman, he’s gonna go 0-4 against NU.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 31, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey...

...Gary Pinkel is “The Great Motivator.” Don’t ever forget it.

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Jul 31, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As an impartial SEC fan

Good luck with that. Mizzou by 10+

by cocknfire on Jul 31, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget the last time Mizzou won in Lincoln

Was during Vietnam. And In Bo We Trust! You should remember what Pelini did to the vaunted SEC….

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 31, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He had LSU players

Not to denigrate Bo, he’ll do well in the long run. But I think he’ll be ecstatic if that defense holds teams to less than 350 ypg…

by cocknfire on Jul 31, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This same defense

Before Callahan destroyed it last season was predicted to be in the Top 10. The talent is there, don’t doubt that.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 31, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok man...

...I mean, you guys have a CHANCE to go .500 in Big12 play this year…at least there are no expectations.

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Jul 31, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RIIIIIIGHT

Because I’d MUCH rather win the Cotton Bowl than the ORANGE BOWL!! Served.

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 31, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

88-23-3

Just sayin. Hope you enjoyed, and come back when you can beat us in Lincoln.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 31, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh have a cool one

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 31, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm really nervous about

the game today. I don’t know why.

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

by sue369 on Jul 31, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

are you playing?

or simply vicariously living on the net?

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 31, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Might as well Jump!

to the first pitch thread

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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