Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Wednesday 7/9, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 9, 2008 3:30 PM CDT
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Have you had Rich Harden fatigue today? Remember, he won't pitch for the Cubs till Friday at the earliest. In the meantime, there are other games to be won, including today.
If for some reason you haven't had enough Harden, Bruce Miles gives some insight on the Hendry/Beane relationship and how this deal got done.
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Sometimes Johnny Cueto is good -- really good, as he was May 5 vs. the Cubs in Cincinnati, striking out eight in six innings. Other times he can't find the plate -- he walked eight Cardinals in five innings on June 11. He's allowed 19 home runs, but only one in his last four starts. So in summary, who the heck knows? Geovany Soto took him deep on May 5.
Z threw great in his return from the DL last Friday. He threw eight shutout innings against the Reds on May 6 in Cincinnati, and has a 0.82 ERA in his last three starts against them, all wins. Adam Dunn has taken him out of the park six times, but has only a .226 lifetime BA vs. Z.
Today's game is an all-cable extravaganza again in Chicago and Ohio and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Today's first pitch thread, again, posts just before the first pitch, at 7 pm. The overflow comment threads will post at 8:15 pm and 9:15 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Hahaha
Your posts just get better and better every day
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Yes...you are...and we still got Rich Harden!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It's the end of an era on the South Side...
’’[Bleep] Jose Contreras,’’ Guillen said. ’’Nobody in this organization is more upset or sad than Ozzie Guillen. Nobody. If some of the players didn’t like the move, well, it’s easy to do. Just tell Ozuna to stay here and get them to get the [bleep] out of here and go to the minor leagues.’‘
All this because Pablo Ozuna has been DFA’d.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Ozzie's so insane - I love him
...in the right way of course. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
You can e mail him your love
OzzieGuillen13@hotmail.com
That is his real e mail and he reads it.
I don’t know why but my favorite Ozzie outburst was in reaction to some criticism he received for
not going to the White House ceremony honoring the Sox WS because he had a previous
commitment in Venezuela . He said “people think I am sleeping with Hugo Chavez”
I thought it was really funny,
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Your name is quite fitting.....
"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
It's not exactly what you think
Never been particularly close to the “Madog” or tried to follow him , however the FOUR
legged variety I chase down at every opportunity because I can’t have one of my own in
New York. It is meant to be a double entendre but I really only “stalk” the ones that roll over
on their tummies.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 9, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I was teasing
:D
"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
If you are ever in LA
I will have to have you meet my border collies. They love to roll over on their back (I think that is what you meant) for any stranger to scratch their bellies. They are very trusting souls.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Bring them by Hollywood Blvd
Labor Day weekend. I come in every year for a convention of rare old movies.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 9, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Ozzie was so proud to have become an American citizen
that he had to go back to Venezuela and hug up with Chavez the despot. That was a big snub for someone so proud? to be an American.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait.
Is he talking in third person?
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 9, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
"Ricky Henderson's gotta do
what Ricky Henderson’s gotta do.”
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 9, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
"George likes his chicken spicy."
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
ost famous 3rd person talker...
Was Chicago’s very own Michael Jordan. Kobe tries, but only Jordan could pull it off well.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
Remember The Rock?
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 9, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup.
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 9, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
The people do.
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 9, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
actually,
he’s better than ok. He’s kind of like Arnie.
"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 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Does what he does.
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 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Dwayne Johnson remembers The Rock!
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
Yaaaawn
It’s like a three ring circus on the south side….. over it.
"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
does he always
refer to himself in the third person?
Ozzie Guillen doesn’t like the rats at Wrigley Field!
"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 9, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
because
it’s entertaining.
"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 9, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
She said what?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
That was in reply to Al's main post of course
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Umm...
Al’s a dude.
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 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
It's what "he" said, then.
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 9, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
This was a bad idea - I get that now
However, I can imagine a “she” saying that she can’t “have enough”...... ya know
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
One can 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 9, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
What?
"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
LOL, seriously a laugh-out-loud while I'm in ANOVA class. Thanks for that.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Can you repost the bunny humping the balloon ?
That was my favorite.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't me
think that was SWL.
"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
When flying, always choose Bunway
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
this is my alltime favorite
interwebz macro. :-) good job!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
"If for some reason you haven't had enough Harden"
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
I've found you can never have enough Hardens
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
Too much explanation.
A for effort, though.
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 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
It's all good.
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 9, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ooooh.
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 9, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
In all the Harden hub-bub...
Did anyone else forget that Zambrano was going tonight?
I love having pitching. I really do!
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
And twinkies
Love em
"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
Well, it is KING after all.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
and Twinkies are like delicious little court jesters.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
ALL HAIL!
"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 9, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm exhausted...
...I think I posted about 200 times last night, and I stayed up entirely too late reading all about Harden & Gaudin. I might not make it tonight, boys.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
weak
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
"I might not make it tonight, boys."
Point.
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 9, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
If she said that
I’ll have what she’s having, thanks.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe "she"
prefers the company of women.
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 9, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
bow chikka
bow bow…
"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 9, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Joke overheard two weeks ago at Wrigley Field:
“What are the two sexiest farm animals?”
“Brown chicken brown cowwww”
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like...
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
sing it
to yourself.
"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 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Look at Drew's post again
Read the punchline of mine, thinking of what his line would sound like out loud
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
okay i lied
i got it… i just didn’t laugh. :-P
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
hee-heee...
I’m in a much better mood today. I’m not sure why, exactly…
"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 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
we just added to our pitching
and are in first place heading into the ASB?
thats a pretty good reason to be a good mood.
:-)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
and they are starting to show ALF on WGN!
"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
Those Melmac girls!
Drive me out of this world!
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 9, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Hello, DVR!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Free Gordon Shumway!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm exhausted...
...I think I posted about 200 times last night, and I stayed up entirely too late reading all about Harden & Gaudin. I might not make it tonight, boys.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
You can say that again.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Bah Bum Tsss
"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
From your computer to the mountaintop.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
or is it my mountaintop?
“You can get a good look at a butcher by sticking your head up a T-bone’s…”
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I believe
these are the droids you’re looking for.
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 9, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
That is now in my bookmarks bar. Muchas Gracias!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
I believe daver turned me on to it.
It is a fun lil thing.
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 9, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Any Pitch Limit on Big Z?
His pitch limit on Friday in St. Louis was 85-90. He ended up making 87 pitches. I saw that game in person. With this being only his second time out since the DL stint, will his pitch limit be 95-100?
"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray
That's a pretty good guess, I'd think.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Hopefully we are up by enough runs..
that we can take him out around the same pitch count as over the weekend so he’s even more rested for the second half.
"Go Cubs Go"
an offensive outburst sounds fabulous to me
:-)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Ozzie Guillen
will be happy to comply.
"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 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Man these are flying all over the board today
Hey-O!
"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
as long as it coincides w/ a cub win
that works too.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll be at the game, kids
1908 hat night – which will be obsolete in a few months.
Current temperature in hell: 46 degrees F - and falling!
Nice column, Bruce.
Good look at the deal….
And for the record, while I agree with you that Marshall is preferable to Marquis, I think we’ll see Marquis in the #5 slot, just because Marshall can go down.
TWSS
BOOM, baby!
"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 9, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Umm...
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 9, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Shhh.
Don’t tell him, it’ll spoil the moment.
"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 9, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
careful w/ drew
he’s a sneaky clever one… :-)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
:P
"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 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
well, so much for the sneaky part of that
compliment.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
"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 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Until you mention it again.
Too late.
:D
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 9, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
now is a time to just let it go
:-)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
TWHS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I felt the enthusiasm from Denver!
Niiiice
"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
How do you know so much about Marshall?
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
You just go straight for the balls, don't you?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
No.
Most here recognize when they’re being baited.
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 9, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Oh.
My bad. I read it wrong.
Off to my corner.
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 9, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
"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 9, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
love it
"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
Sorry....
....work has me in a juvenile mindset…..I think I’ll move along.
I'm just wondering how to explain my girlfriend to my wife.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
no theres a discussion
no one wants to have…
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
er...NOW
there’s a discussion..
god i suck today
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
twss
;)
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 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
feeling snarky today, huh?
well, do ya punk… LOL
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Well...
she did! I read it!
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 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
"You'll never believe
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 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Still throwing...
To rookies in Mesa I believe.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 9, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Or...
Somewhere in the vicinity of them, I read he had control issues there as well.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 9, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Dont forget to tip your waitresses
"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
far fewer walks since he tweaked his delivery
last i heard.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
as in
zero in five innings his last start.
"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 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Great question...
....and one that its pretty damn intriguing now.
What happens if Hill finds “it”? (And by it, I mean his control and dominating stuff he had in 2007?)
If 2007-version Hill is your number 5 pitcher….wow.
But...Marquis!
No?
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 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
at that point
I’ll be happy to pay his cab fare to O’Hare.
"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 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Cab fare?
He can take a bus to Addison and ride the Blue line…..It’ll cost $2, with transfer.
The guy wouldn't go to the bullpen.
The worst he’s doing is taking a cab.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
and then take another bus
since the Blue Line, for the next month, anyway, no longer goes straight to O’Hare. Repairs.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
i'm suprised with the lack of roberts to cubs rumors..i wonder if espn is going to pick that up
by pedro_from_portugal on Jul 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
what possible good
comes from trading for Roberts?
"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 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It would silence the rumors, for one.
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 9, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
there is that...
"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 9, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
i wouldn't mind having Hill as the 5th starter..i hope he gets it together
by pedro_from_portugal on Jul 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions
Marshall...
Seems a lot more reliable at this point.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 9, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
i've liked marshall better than hill
for a long time. Hill has better “stuff”, but I think Sean’s a bigger “gamer”.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Sean has proven a lot in each of his starts this year. He hasn’t blown anyone away but he hasn’t let anyone blow him away either. He’s resilient. And I don’t know what’s wrong w/ Hill but I don’t expect him back anytime soon. Pitching well at Rookie Ball is about a big a step as Dunn’s 2 1/4 inch groundout yesterday. But we’ll see, b/c I do hope he gets it together.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Hasn't the general consensus been
that Hill’s problem is between his ears and nothing mechanical? And that’s really unfortunate.
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 9, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
except
if the tweak was as small as reported, maybe it was mechanical, and the head-case part was from being “off” physically.
"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 9, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
partially
his mechanics have been tweaked (something about shifting his front shoulder so he can keep his eye on the target better) but between his ears is still an issue… he comes off as a strange guy.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
I know it’s been said before that it’s hard to gauge a player’s true personality especially from a fan’s perspective. He seems like a nice kid but at the same time he also seems very quirky. Like he hates his dad or something.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Beat the Reds yesterday....
come on Cubs, let’s Do It Again!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
whatever floats your boat buddy
just… been a while since anyone i know under the age of 40 who referenced Steely dan.
:-p
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's not worry about it and just make tonight a wonderful thing
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
If it was up to Len and Bob I'm sure they'd start every
telecast with a Kelly Pickler song.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Kelly Pickler picture
i think you mean…
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Pickle?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This one's much better..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN79tvVdu0I&feature=related
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
he did last week sometime
he’ll be back soon. :-)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
the week after the ASG
our lineup will be back to full.
"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 9, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
wrist muscles atrophy when in a splint
and always take longer to recover than athletes think. I wouldn’t be surprised if he takes a week or two after the ASG to get back to full speed. limited BP so far is consistent with what I am saying.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
he said that his hand felt weaker than expected after his first BP
hopefully the trainers have started to find strengthening exercises for him.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I see you have some hand-strengthening exercises of your own in mind.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
That's a hand-eye coordination strenghtener, too!
You know you can surf the net at the same 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 9, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks for that
i didnt’ even see that one.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
plus hairy palms would make pine tar
a real pain in the ass.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh.
So that’s what I had for lunch.
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 9, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
tell me you at least laughed
b/c i thought it was pretty funny.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course.
I actually had a similar thought, only mine involved the velcro of the batting gloves getting stuck.
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 9, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
i forgot about the velcro
thats a little less disgusting.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
i odn't quite get that one
and i’m glad.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't worry. It doesn't make much sense to me either
now that I look at it.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
I got it.
Wish I didn’t.
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 9, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Something like these pains in the ass?
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 9, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
i hate those things
gah. i was more thinking something like thera-bands, but who knows.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly what I was thinking!
Great minds think alike….or….for themselves…you choose!
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Right on.
I remember my dad had these, red ones at that, when I was a kid and it seemed like an insurmountable mountain to ever use them.
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 9, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
gah
i hate night games.. its only 4:40! geez.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
"He will learn patience." -Ben Kenobi
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 9, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
To quote my grandad
Patience maybe a virtue… but I’m not feeling very virtuous.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
So what does everybody think the line-up will be tonight?
Especially with the RHP Cueto going tonight?
Jimmyeatworld
Johnson (CF)
Theriot (SS)
Lee (1b)
Ramirez (3b)
Dome (RF)
Soto©
DeRosa (LF)
Fontenot (2b)
Z (Z SMASH!)
"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 9, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
duh, not Reed
Edmonds.
Um.
Dome 1st, Edmonds 5th.
"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 9, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not Theriot leading off?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
its been a few seconds since i’ve seen that sentence. :-p
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Who knows
Drew’s just making stuff up now.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I figured Riot leads off
to keep Dome used to batting second, which’ll be his everday spot when Sori’s back.
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 9, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
although w/ a righty pitching
Dome leading off is okay. I don’t like him in leadoff against lefties.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Point.
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 9, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Except Lou said he's gonna leave Dome in the second spot
and not mess with him anymore.
Then again, Lou changes his mind a lot.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
I redact my point.
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 9, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
he's trying to use the black magic
marker on his screen! that isn’t gonna work, buddy!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, I sure got jumped on. (I know, I know...)
But, technically, redact means, among other things, “to edit or revise.” I “revised” who the point went to. So…there.
Leave me alone.
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 9, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too. ;)
Boy, do I ever love dry sarcasm.
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 9, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
text is hard to tell sometimes
the “leave me alone” bit made me wonder…
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Aww...
I should have included a grumpy-looking, arms crossed Calvin (& Hobbes) pic.
I appreciate the worry, though.
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 9, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
i usually lean towards the
“everyone’s joking” stance b/c i’m almost incapable of being serious, but when i see “leave me alone” i rethink that.
and yes for the calvin & hobbes pic, can never have enough of those. :-)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Note to self:
never write “leave me alone” again.
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 9, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
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 9, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
awww.
gotta love calvin & hobbes.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Should be law.
I get a strip every morning through email. Good way to start the 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 9, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
i get dilbert
every morning in email. :-)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
You should check out
xkcd. Super, super smart comic.
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 9, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a winner...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
awesome.
added them to my RSS feeds. :-) thanks!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course.
:tips hat:
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 9, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
you get a strip
every morning?
I never have enough singles in my wallet.
"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 9, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou not messing w/ the lineup
... i’ll believe that one if it ever happens.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
because
when Sori comes back, Riot will be the #2 in some situations, and Lou didn’t want to mess with the lineup, I thought.
"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 9, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
i thought RJ couldn't hit RHP?
or is this just to give J-Ed a day off?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
I got mixed up between RJ and Jimmy Baseball
"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 9, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Just a guess:
Riot, Dome, Lee, Rami, Edmonds, Soto, DeRo, Fonty
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 9, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Will Gaudin be in the bullpen tonight?
Could be important with Z limited to 95-100 pitches and Marmol and Howry throwing yesterday. I know Lou won’t want Howry out there again today. Wood should be good to go!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Lou does like to get the new guys in as soon as he can
but, with the roster in flux… hard to tell for sure.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
From the Trib:
Dempster happily welcomed another Canadian, saying they may put hockey nets up in the clubhouse.
ha!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
Actual lineup per Twittering Gordo
Lineup for Wed: Theriot, Fukudome, Lee, Ramirez, Soto, Edmonds, DeRosa, Johnson, Zambrano
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Looks like DeRo gets to play his position, Fonty's mojo notwithstanding
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Really?
Johnson with a right-hander? Best of luck.
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 9, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe he'll get beaned?
He’s bound to at least once.
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 9, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
as long as he doesn't get hurt
it works for me.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Yahoo doesn't show HBP by L/R splits
I just checked :-)
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
baseball-reference does...
58 RHP
31 LHP
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Booyakasha.
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 9, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
There ya go
He only needs 2 more for an even 60 against righties. I think he can do it tonight.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
It really should
be part of his on-screen stat graphic.
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 9, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, look
Johnson.
"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 9, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone
nervous about Big Z tonight? I hope he doesn’t over throw tonight and try to “prove” that he’s the #1 pitcher on the staff, seeing as all the attention is currently surrounding Harden….. thoughts?
Z doesn't need to prove anything
Z’s crazy competitive. Not stupid.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought the "danger" start was in St. Louis
Where I was afraid he might try to show he was completely healthy by overthrowing. Even though he’s thrown a tantrum or two in the dugout, Carlos has shown a lot more maturity and cool this year on the mound than in years past, so I am not too worried about him tonight.
Zambrano knows his role on this team...to lead the way to the promied land.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Only that bunny on the left
seems to be paying attention. Hey snap to, you animals! Z is trying to show you something!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
i like the pic
and glad no one shares my slight fear. it was worth posting just to make me feel better. GO CUBS!
Only be concerned if they show Harden pointing to the scoreboard in the dugout
THEN i’ll worry, but otherwise i’m not worried.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Please Give Generously...
... for if we do not stop this dangerous global climate change, Carlos, and all animals on ice floats, will be extinct within our children’s lifetimes. sniff
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on Jul 9, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
we need
a coffee-table book.
"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 9, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Gordo Twittered again
“Lou’s rotation coming out of All-Star break: Lilly, Zambrano, Dempster, Harden, Marquis “
Sounds like Marquis will not be DFA’d before todays game, Jimmyeatworld.
Also sounds like Harden will be treated with kid gloves.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
I've no problem
sandwiching Dempster inbetween them.
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 9, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
That just sounds unpleasant...
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
Not my point
Looks like he’ll get a lot more rest than anyone except Marquis.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
I see.
I just had a desire to use the word “sandwiching.”
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 9, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
That's ok John
I’ve been wrong many times before. I still think that eventually Marquis will be gone.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
You were right on Jedmonds!
But I too have that vibe about Marquis’s eventual fate.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Rotation vs Brewers
This SP order will put the top four against the Brewers in the 4-game series July 28-31 in Milwaukee.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
That is (mar)key.
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 9, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Kind of odd starting Lilly
As Lou prefers to alternate. I realize one time round and he will . Probably wants to give Z the extra day
because of the AS game. Well kids this means Theodore Roosevelt Lilly will be facing CC on May 28 with
Z presumably getting Sheets.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 9, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Think you mean July
not May.
And that seems like a long time from now.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Long time from now
It does seem like that. But I’m pumped about it, just like I was about the St Louis series for several weeks in advance.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Same here.
And it’s in Milwaukee which a) will be a bigger test, but b) will be fun to see Wrigley II packed with Cubs fans.
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 9, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
It's great because even last year
I would have looked toward these key matchups more with trepidation than confidence. What a terrific team we have this year.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
But that leaves Harden and Dempster
to face relatively weaker pitchers. Prolly eases Lou’s decision in throwing Lilly out against CC.
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 9, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
One time around?
There won’t be an off day till August 7th, so unless he uses a sixth starter, I don’t think he’ll change it until then.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
WTF
Jessica said she thought Lou would change the order of the “rotation” after one time around (unless I misunderstood her, which is possible).
I pointed out that there won’t be an off day for quite awhile. Therefore, he couldn’t change the order after one time around without either pitching someone on short rest or using a sixth starter.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
My reading...
...was that we’ll be alternating lefties and righties once we loop around to the top of the order again. I too could be wrong.
Yes I did mean that
Lou would normally place Lilly AFTER a righty but that happens automatically after
the first start.
Oops on May 28 I did mean July.
NOW I AM GOING HOME NO MORE INTERNET
Everyone have a good time and insult Maddux all you want ( and Murton
and Cagney and everyone else I like) I won’ t be around to respond.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 9, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess I didn't quite get it
since there’s only one lefty in this rotation. I get it now. L-R-R vs. R-L-R. Right. OK then. It’s late here. Good night.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
All-Star Trivia Question
What 4 teams have the most All-Star starters in MLB history? From the way this was explained it was players (not same player multiple All-Star starts)....
Reds had seven one year.
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 9, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
didn't make it clear...
it was over the course of time, ie. the #1 team has ~150 different all-star starters..
Hmm...well, I was gonna say the Rockies but that's too obvious.
Yankees?!?
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
Cleveland Spiders?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Next week
Anyone else going to feel during the all star break next week lost without the Cubs to watch?
Go Cubs
Happens every year
But this year it will be even worse!
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Nope.
Most of the team will be in NY at the ASG. What with Z throwing to Han, Ramirez scooping it at 3rd & Wood closing out the 1st NL ASG win in a while. I won’t feel lost at all.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
ASB couldn't come at a better time for me
I’ll be doing 4-H/Fair stuff all week so no cubs games means I’ll have less news to miss.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
4-H is cool
I researched 4-H for a story I wrote. Found out some great stuff I never knew.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 9, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm going
to watch the game.
"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 9, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
C-ya drew
keep yer head up!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
no, I mean
the All-Star Game
"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 9, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I take it back.
No I don’t. Wait, I can’t make up my mind.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone know who's calling the game?
I might try to watch it (if i’m home) but if its Berman and Morgan or some other equally group…
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Update:
Hershisher & some other guy I don’t know.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
dan shulman?
he’s not bad.
might be watchable…
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
listenable...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
for me, that isn't much of a difference.
:-p
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Games
Is it just me or does anyone else anticipate every game now with more excitement than they ever have?
Go Cubs
Cardinals/Phillies
under rain delay.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions
My boss' boss is from Philly.
He’s a no-nonsense, smack talking Phillies fan – sitting right behind the STL dugout, I think 1st row. He said he’d give the Cards much crap for me.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
"no nonsense, smack talking Philly fan"
Is there any other kind of Philadelphia fan? :-P
And gotta love anyone who gives the Cards crap. And they hate the Mets too. Philly is alright with me.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
You should hear him discuss business...
He’s prone to many 4- letter words.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 9, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: Sasha Baron Cohen at it again
for you caged wrestling fans:
Sasha Baron Cohen – best known by his TV and movie character "Borat" – was behind a ruse at a caged wrestling event in June at the Fort Smith Convention Center. For some, the event became so outrageous chairs and beer went airborne. All because two of the performers – both men – ended up tearing each other’s clothes off and doing a tongue-wrestle rather than the slam downs you normally see at a wrestling event.
This from an industry e-letter I receive weekly.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
This is going to sound crazy
We’re going to a wedding in Austraia. We have to be there. Husband is a groomsman,
We’re only committing to being there for 4 days because of when the wedding is. The 3 days before and the wedding and will fly out the next morning.
We’d miss most of the NLCS but the next day would be the day before the world series begins.
Of course I am the same person whoi spent 75 bucks to change a ticket to be at the game where Nomar arrived and Maddux went after 300.
Go Cubs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
But what about your "get together"?
j/k j/k…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Good morning from Okinawa Japan
Another sunny and hot day here…
We got live feed of today’s game on SkyPerfecTV, and check in here sometime…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Not exactly
but almost same
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 9, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
lucky you! It's gorgeous.
I also see that it’s 8:30 a.m. Thursday your time. Great way to start your day!
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
We actually need some rain....
Same sunny and hot weather for last 20+ days, too hot and worry a bit about water supply…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 9, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
From the picture
you have plenty of water ; )
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jul 9, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
That's more than me.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I actually have
...174,225 uploads, 38,083 are friends only….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 9, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
and...
95% of them are baseball action photos, I believe.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 9, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
hey there everyobdy, how is the conversation going today in the pregame thread
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 9, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions
Same as always....CUBGASM!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions
Haha
Big Z tonight, hopefully this Harden thing and the health being restored will continue a winning streak for a while, then I will have that face
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 9, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions
Did I hear that right?
On CSN they said that Harden might not pitch for 2 weeks?
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
I thought he was supposed to go this weekend
against the Giants?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought about Friday too
I heard today though that his last couple starts have been shaky, maybe we jumped the gun on him while he is still injured… I sure hope not
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 9, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
they mentioned they have the flexibility, want to rest him....
.....and I guess this means we don’t have to make a roster move until he pitches.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 9, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
yea good point
I am really happy we got Gaudin though too, Just in case harden gets hurt or needs a resting period Gaudin has shown the MLB he can make a living starting as well as relief
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 9, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
great.
paying off already. lovely.
"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 9, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
not what they're saying on Comcast right now....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 9, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
lou changes his mind all the time
who knows.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
uni numbers
i’m sure harden will get #40 (from rothschild).
what will rothschild go to? all the other 40’s are taken.
40: dick harden
41: lou (14 backwards)
42: retired, jackie robinson
43: wuertz
44: chad fox
45: we are marshall
46: dempster
47: eyre
48: cotts
49: marmol
now is "dick" harden
really necessary, haha
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 9, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
He did say "in the Giants series probably"
but also that they were conferring with the trainer, etc.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
yes
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 9, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, ya'll
Gotta go get some grub, go home & feed “the girls.” I’ll see ya here tomorrow after another Cubs win.
Jimmyeatworld
if harden takes marquis's spot on friday,
then he pitches against matt cain, whom harden beat when he was still an A just a few weeks back.
Rothschild says Z's not on a strict pitch count
but they won’t “be stupid about it” and will just keep an eye on how he is and where he is.
Harden will get plenty of rest and Rothschild says he needs to see exactly where he is/what he has etc. And figure out over the next few days.
Gaudin will go into the pen and help play set-up/middle relief.
Nothing earthshattering from the radio pregame.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions
tonight?
he’s on the roster tonight???
"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 9, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope Harden
can make his debut @ Wrigley on Saturday. But if he doesn’t feel 100% then it doesn’t make sense to just pitch him. Just wait until after the All-Star break.
I love that we have Harden but if you rewind 4 years ago and change the name Harden to Prior—it feels the same exact way. I hope he can stay healthy.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
According to Lou...
Lilly, Z, Dempster first series after the ASG….then Harden at Arizona, Monday. I didn’t hear who the 5th guy was (Marquis or Marshall)
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
It should be
Harden, Marquis and Lilly @ Arizona.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Alfonso Soriano
won’t play in the All-Star game.
Kind of obvious. Not sure if this was posted anywhere.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Chicago cubs baseball is on the air!
:-)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 7:02 PM CDT reply actions
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