Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Sunday 7/6, 2:15 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 6, 2008 3:30 PM CDT
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If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
Love that quote
I love that quote!
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, one run is better than none!
sac fly. Theriot to 3rd.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Reed runs funny
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
He needs his TV time
it’s in his contract ;)
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess he thinks the ump will be intimidated to call it his way
but he also may be able to smell his breath too….
by LT on Jul 6, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
we need a big crooked # this inning.
I hate letting these guys hang around.
Time for a silencer of an inning.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Bases loaded. nobody out
and only getting one run always makes me nervous. Seems like it comes back to haunt you. Hopefully that won’t be the case today.
Hey, it's a new century!
better than getting
no runs, which has happened to the Cubs before too.
"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 6, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Last year the Cubs had the worst BA with the bases loaded.
in both leagues, I believe.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
could you paraphrase?
Can’t get the audio and comcast has no captions
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 6, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
He was talking about Molina
and him getting in position on that double play ball. Advanced scouts making notes about it.
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 6, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
He ate his Wheaties when he was a little boy!
Remember he has a twin too!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
76 pitches
seems a little light, doesn’t it?
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
What's a cage match?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Z, I would only take Farnsworth over Z in a cage match. There is no way an angry Z loses to anyone else
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I think drunken Farnsworth wins straight up, sober Farnsworth it would be a good fight
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A sober Farnsworth?
Is there such a thing?
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
I don't think so. Though on a slightly serious note I think he has toned it down from his early days as a Cub.
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Z
Z is a really big guy. I was at a charity event with him and a few Bears and he was the biggest guy of the group.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Z wins
with just about anyone. Except Prince, who sits on him.
"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 6, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Santo still royally pissed off
about the way the last inning went.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Ronny's been pretty fesity lately!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Now he thinks everything is falling apart?
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Ronny needs the all star break as much as anyone...
His nerves need a break!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
He is ACHING for a Cubs offensive explosion
that alone will calm his nerves.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Gameday and Yahoo
Im following yahoo as gameday is goofy for me. Not only do they not have a pic for Fukudome yet but they put in Kennedy hit for Wellemeyer then Wellemeyer hit double to left.
ALso often they say Batter hit a double.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Question
I’ve seen different stuff on Marshall and Gallagher.
Is it after today Lou will determine who stays in the rotation or is Marshall definitely in for at least now?
Maybe he thinks one Sean is enough for a starting rotation.
Being of the heritage myself I heartile approve of 2 irish boys. Sean is the Galeic spelling of the name also spelled Shawn or Shaun.
Go Cubs
This week
This last week or so I’ve been involved with 2 weddings and also my 40th birthday and 10th wedding anniversary so I’ve really not paid as much attention as usual.
I thought I heard something about Lou making a decision after today.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd take 'em both
And decide what to do with Marquis. Although his last outing was a good one.
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Marquis
With the exception of one game recently Marquis has been nothing to write to your grandma about but he’s pitched 6 innings or so and kept the team in the game.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont have a problem with chip
its the other guy. he doesn’t add much
SOOO much better than the Astros TV guys
Snoooozefest
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Who are the announcers for TBS?
It’s blacked out in Chicago, I’m watching CSN.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I like Buck!
He’s great on Baseball this Morning on XM.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
You obviously haven't heard Miller and Morgan before.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I judge announcers
by asking myself, did they tell me something I didn’t already know.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice work AGAIN, sean.
strikeout!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Al: isn't there an inverse correlation
between how much BCBer’s complain about a starting pitcher before a game and how he performs?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I was the only one who expressed unease
so if there was an inverse correlation it would be pretty weak
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
nice!
way to get out of that inning!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Marshall thru 5
No real trouble yet.
Good job Sean
71 pitches
He’s got lots more in the tank.
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope I'm not jumping on the gun
But as of right now this team is again showing their resiliency. Kick them punch them bite them on the butt they come back fighting harder the next day.
Go Cubs
Cardinals
Give them their due but they can do no wrong according to the national media.
If the team went on a mass shooting spree tomorrow they’d somehow say they are the greatest thing in the world outside the Yanks and Red Sox.
The most nauseating example was after the 9/11 attacks people claiming McGwire showed class by saying the rest of the season should be cancelled to honor the victims and they shoulf just have the playoffs. Or not make up the cancelled games.
McGwire said it for purely selfish reasons. Bonds was about to break his record.
Oh and they and the Astros shook hands when their playoff series was over a few years ago and it was treated like they had just cured cancer, AIDS and the common cold.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
So far... he's the bad Marmol we've seen the last few weeks.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Classic TLR
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
That looked intentional.
It’s not above TLR to send in a P just to drill someone.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
DeRo's had a good series
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
Iowa Landlady
His landlady in Iowa might want to get her vaccum cleaner and dust rag out to prepare his apartment for his return.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
In his defense,
it’s hard to hit playing once a week. It’s harder when you haven’t seen any RHPs in three weeks.
That said, he isn’t doing much to prove he belongs up here when Sori gets back.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
at 71 pitches through 5...
... marshall could easily go 2 more, maybe 3.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Al
Al didn’t you say sometime even before Hill decided to forget the strike zone you thought Marshall might be the better pitcher in the long run?
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
That was Steve Stone I think, thought Al may have said it as well
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I'd rather not.
Marshall seems to me like he was rushed to the bigs before he developed the endurance to be a full-time starter, and so I’d just as soon keep his innings down if possible.
He's gone 88 and 93
last two times out
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
LaRussa
I can’t stand this man. I even like Ozzie better than him.
There are few people I really can’t stand famous wise that have never committed murder and want to punch in the nose. LaRussa, Jim Belushi and Brad Maule are the top 3.
Go Cubs
Ahead of Barry Bonds?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Yes
Yes even ahead of Bonds. Although Bonds is up there but with all the drugs if I punched him in his nose his nose is so full it’d probably bounce.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I love Lou's Aquafina commercial!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Another DP
Ugh. Would have taken a fly ball there.
Let’s hold ‘em.
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
May have already been mentioned
cbssportsline reporting CC could be traded today.
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Also
Didn’t they say that yesterday?
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
There is a 1-in-365 chance he could be traded in the next year.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
I don't know, knowing them they may just recycle that report every day
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To whom.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
ESPN said this morning
that the Brewers are very close.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a feeling a suprise team will
come out of nowhere.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Brewers were mentioned the most, though Dodgers were also noted as still making a run
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The Brewers can have him
He will be a wash with Sheets being injured so often. Give up three of their best prospects for him for a guy who they likely won’t be able to resign.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
The Brewers want the deal done before Tuesday
so that they can get two starts out of Sabathia before the All-Star break. If the deals is done, C.C. would start Tuesday and Sunday.
Matt LaPorta is one of the key players mentioned to go to the Indians if this deal is done..
"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."
Time to panic!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Why did I know when Len was talking about HR's last week..............?
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
Somebody needs to teach Ludwick how to trot...
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Ugh.
Well, it’s still 3-1.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Hey!
The Twinkies won again today. What if they Rays win the East and the Twins win the wildcard? Wouldn’t it be funny if the Red Sox and Yakees both don’t make the playoffs? TBS will be seriously bummed.
Hey, it's a new century!
I think the Twins have a real shot at that division, hell with the Wild Card.
Especially if they can get Liriano back soon.
But what if the wildcard comes from the Central
and the Rays win the East? Wouldn’t it be stunning if both the Yankees and Red Sox don’t make the playoffs?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems like there's always a division that stinks.
But remember 2006? The NL Central stunk that year but the Cardinals won the WS.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but they don't have a team with a .500 record or better.
At this pace a team with a losing record will be in the playoffs.
Rooting for the Rays
Does Vincent Namoli still own them? My Dad and former stepmother and my Aunt and Uncle are friends with his ex wife and I know his daughter. Never met him.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
No.
That’s the reason they’ve started to improve. He might be a nice guy, but he was a horrible owner.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Thanks
Thanks all 3 of you. I haven’t talked to Alison in a few years. This reminded me of that.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
If Buck
mentions Soto being Puerto Rican I will snap. Who gives a damn?
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Hmmm
thought Gallagher was not available, when did he last pitch?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
He started on Thursday.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Thursday, I think
Should be his throw day if he was still starting. Lou said that they pulled him early in his last start so he would be available in the bullpen.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate that Gallagher is in the bullpen.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
I just noticed the signature
Pretty name for your expected daughter. Maybe she’ll be 3 days early! Being a 7/7 baby having a double birthday is pretty cool but 08/08/08 is awesome!
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
My grandpa
One of my grandpas was 10/10/1910.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
ground ball to theriot, out of the inning!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Colin,
Here’s another one for you—and death is not an option….
From this list, who is your SS?
C. Izturis
Fontenot
Miles
Theriot
DeRo
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Just wondering, are you talking offense, defense or a combination?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Your choice.
Pick the SS that you believe gives you the best chance to win games.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
This is why you can trade players in MLB.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I knew you'd pick that.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Sometimes
There are days when I think Miles is the best SS in the bunch.
Bruce Miles.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
but can he go to his right?
Since he is media, we know he can go to his left…
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Pretty interesting...
Since most BCBers haven’t really seen DeRo play SS, they don’t think he can play there. But, out of the list that I posted, I would regard him as the second best defensive SS behind Izzy. (I’ve seen him play SS about 5 times in person and tons of times on TV.)
Most people would say DeRo has the best bat on that list.
So, I just find it interesting that he doesn’t get more love…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
lol
“ya see, the ‘e’ it sounds like an ‘o’ in Japan… yeah…”
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Figures
"I'm a Cubs fan. I'm very, very patient." -- from a Shoe cartoon.
by No Southern Belle on Jul 6, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
They can say it however they want
as they watch him get on base again
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed runs like he's mad at the ground
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
I'm always in faver of putting your best defense
on the field when you have the lead late in the game.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 6, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Get this run in!!!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
we could use some clutch right now....
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
CC may be a Brewer now. evil BCB has something on it, and so does FOXSports.com
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Here's the link.
Dodgers fall out of the running, says Ken Rosenthal. Then he SPECULATES that means the Brewers are “close”.
Pure guesswork, IMO.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
SS Alcides Escobar and 3B Taylor Green or OF Lorenzo Cain
are the names I’m hearing mentioned to go with LaPorta. All speculation.
"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."
Derrek
show us why you are the leader of this team
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
DERREK!!
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
D-LEE!!!
RBI double!!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
YES!!!!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
According to MLB Trade rumors
4:54PM EST: Jon Heyman weighs in on the impending Sabathia deal, stating that the Indians have been trying to pry top shortstop prospect Alcides Escobar away from the Brewers as well. Heyman re-affirms that the Brewers would like a deal complete as soon as possible, in order to get two starts from Sabathia – one Tuesday and one Sunday – before the All-Star Break.
No mention of the unconfirmed report of the deal being completed from Heyman just yet.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Cotts.
Murton is out, Dome in right, DeRosa in left?
"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 6, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
got the run back
excellent.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
I don't care what anybody says
If Derrek Lee is hot, he makes our offense look so, so, much dangerous.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Both he and Ramy have that effect on the Cubs...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
They sing the stretch the same way at Busch. Who knew?
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
??
I just heard it in the background on MLB Audio during the commercial break. Is that what you’re talking about?
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
This may be a stupid question but
why is there no mention of the cubs at the very least making a bid for CC?
I have to think that ship has sailed unless we offer Marmol or Soto
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impending sale
makes it tough to put big offers out there for new ownership to swallow up.
True, though. Hurts to see him move to Milwaukee. If that’s the deal. For Sure.
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Mostly because the prospects don't match up
The Indians want immediate help in the OF and at the corners (unless they move Peralta to 3b, in which case they need a SS). The Brewers have those prospects, the Cubs really don’t.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Most of our trading chips are pitchers, which aren't what the Indians want.
This is why you’ll still hear the Cubs mentioned in other trade talks.
Now the Cards announcers are saying Neal COATS is in to pitch.
Help I'm a Cubs fan stuck in Cards Country
The Sunday idiots. I miss those two I guess it will be fun to hear them again when I get back to school in August.
Some of the things they say are almost unbelievable
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Are they doing this on purpose or are they just stupid?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
They are stupid. Even Cardinal fans hate them.
They have called Rick “HGH” Ankiel the best CF in baseball many times. Declared the Cy Young to Adam Wainwright in April while he was shutting down the Giants. I have more examples, but I think you get the point.
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Hey all!
4-1 is pretty good, let’s hope our pen can keep this up.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
???
Sorry, not trying to jinx anything. Just glad to get here and see us up. :D I guess Marshall had a pretty good day!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
ESPN: Brewers "restructuring"
They make it sound like the deal could be failling apart.
With the Cleveland Indians in the process of considering offers for Cy Young Award winner C.C. Sabathia, the Milwaukee Brewers - who seemingly match up better with Cleveland than any other team in the Indians’ need for young position players - restructured their offer for the left-hander Saturday, sources said.But the Brewers are simultaneously preparing for the possibility they may not be the team that lands the veteran left-hander, beginning the process of generating a B-list of alternatives.
The Brewers and Indians have had extensive talks about Sabathia, and if a deal is made, it is likely that Double-A outfielder Matt LaPorta, who has 20 homers for Huntsville, would be in the middle of the package sent to Cleveland. According to sources, the Brewers have been reluctant to part with two of their best prospects, preferring the Indians fill out the trade from a group of players not considered to be at LaPorta’s level.
This deal may not happen till closer to the deadline...
... if at all.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Care to elaborate for those of us on TBS?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Sorry, that should have gone under your Jenna Shaw reference.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Len mentioned her on the air.
It’s her birthday and her mom took her to St. Louis for a present. That was it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Great birthday present
Great birthday present even if it meant going to St. Louis (which actually isn’t a bad city outside the Cardinals and a lot of their fans). Poor man’s Chicago.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
FYI...
... Jenna Shaw who Len just mentioned, is a friend of my daughter.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Buck Martinez always says....
when it comes to rumors or free agent signings, wait ‘til they get to the podium!
Hey, it's a new century!
Hot stove talk is great
That is one of the best things about the game. It is just that the internet is like steroids for rumors
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
I know you can't stop it. It is part of the "game."
Teams use the rumor mill to jack up the value of players all the time. So be it.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I firmly believe
that we could start a serious rumor here at BCB, and for it to possibly have some legs
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
FYI...Neal Cotts grew up a Cards fan...He is from Lebanon, IL (25 miles east of the Lou)
Help I'm a Cubs fan stuck in Cards Country
and played for the White Sox. I wonder how he felt when he was first traded to the Cubs.
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Cotts is looking more and more like the 2005 Cotts.
Good. That’s the one we need.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
The Linescore at the top of the main BCB page
isn’t updating – it’s still in the 2nd inning. Same at VEB. And the evil-BCB is several innings behind too.
Call the helpdesk?
Evil BCB?
I would have thought that ws VEB…
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Send a note to ...
... bugreport (at) sbnation (dot) com
Let them know what’s happening.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Nice job Cubbies!
Although Theriot waving off Rami makes me nervous even when he does have the better angle.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
good job Cotts!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
If the Padres take Gwynn for a Hall of Famer
That may be the most disrespectful trade I have ever heard.
by louslovechild on Jul 6, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Maddux has a no trade clause...
...so essentially he goes to the team he wants to go to, at this point in his career. So it’d be a trade to be closer to his brother, probably.
The Padres want Gwynn for sentimental reasons.
I'd be surprised if Maddux asked for a deal this soon.
The Padres think they’re still contenders in that wacky division.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I'm pretty sure anyone could compete in the NL West right now
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Everyone is
Gotta love Cinderella not only making it to Omaha, but winning it all!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
I highly, highly doubt that
“Sentimental reasons:? They’ll give up their SP who’s eaten up the most innings this season so far for cliche “sentimental reasons”?
That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard in my life.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
You must lead a sheltered life.
I’m sure I’ve said five stupider things in today’s game threads, if nothing else.
But what you’re not getting here is that Maddux isn’t a trading chip; Maddux choses what team he goes to. That severely drives down his trade value.
C'mon Soto
Let’s get another inning started!
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions
SOTO HR!
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
YES!
5-1!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Yeah, Baby
That’s gettin it started alright.
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions
Soto
Is that what a position prospect that pans out looks like? It’s been so long I wasn’t sure.
Go Cubs
anyone else notice..
...it seems like soto keeps hitting late game, solo, home runs?
i’m not complaining, i’m just sayin’
"Winning is the greatest marketing idea of all time." --Cubs President John McDonough
I wish there were people on for those
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
me too
n/t
"Winning is the greatest marketing idea of all time." --Cubs President John McDonough
that would have been a single for Manny
;)
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
For every double he has, Piniella grants him a double whopper
You could see the determination of his eyes when he rounded first base.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
THE W-TRAIN
Daryle Ward huffin’ and puffin’ to 2nd base
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
It ALMOST makes me want the DH in the NL.
Note, I said “ALMOST”.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Blasphemy
Almost still qualifies as it.
Courtesy, Carlos Zambrano
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
If pitchers want wins
they need to learn how to hit.
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
They can control their own destiny in the NL. Beautiful concept.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Only time
The only time I wouldn’t have minded a DH in the NL was Andre Dawson might have been here longer or had more on field time if he could have DHed some of the time.
We might also have signed Pudge Rodriguez. One of the Cubs concerns was him being able to catch for 4 years when he got that big contract from the Tigers. The Tigers could more afford the risk since they could move him to DH if needed later on.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 6, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Just think how nice he will be as the DH in the WS...
:)
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Al
I know its early, and you might be upset with this question
But:
Could C.C. Sabathia be signed by the Cubs in the offseason?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08
What would be the other options ?
Can you add more seats to Wrigley to pay for him ?
How long do you sigh him for?
Nice graphic, TBS
The Dodgers need to acquire “Get Healthy” by the deadline. Anybody know what team has an excess of “Get Healthy” and what they might want for it?
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
I was thinking the same thing
Cue Joe Morgan
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
The Dodgers are morons.
They have plenty of good, young prospects they could have played. Instead, they have been consistently signing aging injury risks to block their best prospects, and so now they’re in this spot.
Cubs are trying to see how many runners
they can get thrown out at the plate in one series.
Evidently.
by Unrestricted View on Jul 6, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Why wasn't Marquis running for him????
They skipped Jason’s start. What else does he have to do?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I've seen glaciers move faster...
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
He's faster than Giambi....
Not sure about Blanco.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
2nd overflow thread is up.
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