Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Wednesday 8/27, 11:35 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 27, 2008 10:30 AM CDT
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PrintChicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates, Aug 27, 2008 11:35 AM CDT
You'll note the 90% chance of rain mentioned in the box above. Based on this NWS radar loop, it doesn't look too good. This is the last meeting of the year between the Pirates and Cubs and they have no common off days the rest of the season. Thus, if they can't play today, they'd hold this game till the end of the season and only play it if it had postseason implications.
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Zach Duke is 0-2 with a 5.91 ERA vs. the Cubs this year in four starts and that includes this April 9 game in which he gave up only 1 run in 7 innings and the Cubs eventually won in 15. In the other three games he's pitched vs. the Cubs this year, his ERA is 8.16. D-Lee (.313), A-Ram (.344), Alfonso Soriano (.571) and Reed Johnson (.500) all have monstrously good BA's vs. Duke. Hit him early, hard and often.
Jason Marquis has also started four times vs. Pittsburgh this year and is 2-1, 3.47, and that includes a decent outing in the August 1 loss at Wrigley Field when he gave up 3 runs in 6 innings and Jeff Karstens shut the Cubs down. The only Pirate he really has to watch out for is Jason Michaels, who in a small-sample-size six AB has four hits including a HR that produced all three runs on August 1.
Today's game is on CSN Chicago -- no Pittsburgh TV, so EI viewers will see Len & Bob. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Once again, a reminder that you can find the overflow comment threads, including the first pitch thread, on the right sidebar of both the front page and any interior page in the box headed "RECENT STORIES IN GAME THREADS". Today's first pitch thread posts at 11:30 am CT, and the overflow comment threads will post at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:15 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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me too
but today screams for a Qdoba lunch.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm thinking Giordanos
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
I couldn't tell you what Pancheros is
We’ve got 2 options in Indianapolis – Qdoba or Taco Bell.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Good call on Chipotle
it’s about a 25-minute drive from the office, though. Once they put one downtown, I’m there.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
My kingdom
For a chipotle burrito tonight. I think my kingdom is safe :(
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Chipotle...
Chipotle is better than QDoba, IMHO
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Chipotle is better than all, IMHO...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 27, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
eh
I could do with less rice on my burrito
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 27, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
They're very accomodating to requests :)
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 27, 2008 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think they like my request of
fill up that space that you normally put rice in with more dead animals :-)
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 27, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
here's the official rankings
1. pancheros
2. chipotle
3. qdoba
that doesn’t come from me, but the latest AP coaches poll
After reading your list
I’m trying to decide whether your comment deserves a Facepalm.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
You guys have Moe's up there?
Pretty big in the Southeast (I’m in Florida). Same concept.
by camnorris14 on Aug 27, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Moe's is in the Indy suburbs.
Fantastic place.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Seems a bit watered down to me
1. Lalo’s
2. Uncle Julio’s
3. Frontera’s
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Live in Chicago,
but love Rubios out west.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
what about La Bamba's?
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Aug 27, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
EWWW! I hate that image.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
it's great for soaking up beer in the stomach at 3:30 in the morning
but i can’t recommend it for anything else.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
True dat.
You don’t want to see that huge thing sober.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
too obvious?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
That was my thinking.
I do believe the man was setting us up.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
order two and duct tape
them together.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
those are good too!
great drunk food… not so good sober
by chicagodave on Aug 27, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Nor should you. They have health warnings about these kind of things
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
+1
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Que Tal in Cleveland
Is in my mind the best burrito chain around. Sadly it’s in Cleveland, Ohio. The only thing I miss about living in that city is their burritos… And Cleveland of all places you’d think they’d have nothing good.
Cleveland's got plenty of good things - at least when I was there
I left in 1990 but still have many fond food memories of the city and surrounding burbs. Like the wings at Around The Corner and the heaviest, sinfulest cheesecake ever from Corky & Lenny’s. Of course, if you like your cheesecake light, there was Max & Erma’s on the west side. The Farmers Market was awesome as was the Great Lakes Brewery – don’t know if they’re still around.
And nothing, I mean nothing, beats the smell of Presti’s doughnuts being made at 3:30 in the morning when you’re trying to find your way back home from a night in the Flats and various adventures along the way…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
JUST STOP!
ME HUNGRY NOW
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yep, just a little bit older than you
graduated from CWRU in 85, the first year they combined the CIT and WRU classes into the same graduation ceremony. So instead of having a nice, classy ceremony in the very elegant Severance Hall, (home of the famed Cleveland Orchestra), it was stupid folding chairs and scorching hot temperatures outside in the Quad. Bastards…
No, I’m not bitter. why do you ask? ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Shapiro's is delicious.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough.
Let’s get the game in and post another W! I wanna see 35 over!
Zambrano
Is there an easy way to find out what his era/record is this year on Monday’s and Tuesdays?
I'm a reader not a poster, but I'm also a poster so don't get any ideas.
by cozmotaylor123 on Aug 27, 2008 10:32 AM CDT reply actions
Not really, but..
…. shouldn’t be too hard to go through his starts. The Cubs have a lot of Monday off days this year so he probably doesn’t have too many Monday starts.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Where is Jayson Stark when you need him.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Rain or No Rain?
Evil Jason = please rain now until tomorrow
Good Jason = please no rain
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
problem is,
the egg comes before the chicken.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
The chicken's always complaining about that, too.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
when is it the chicken's turn?
I ask you…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
speaking of j stark
what are we in rain interrupted games?
I bet Marquis goes seven regardless.
Time to take one for the team and give the bullpen some rest. Here’s hoping the Cubbie bats stay hot and give him some support.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:38 AM CDT reply actions
Don't count on it. The guy seems to be
lacking in the cajones department. When he starts to lose it, he just can’t seem to get the train back on the track. It could be the 3rd or the 6th inning. Therin lies the problem.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Right, but
We’ve already won the series, and used a boatload of pitchers last night. Lou just might keep him out there to eat up innings.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
i mentioned to my brother yesterday
that we should save z for the phillies and thrown marshall…..maybe ideas like that is the reason why lou is managing and i’m sitting on here typing on a blog with you losers, i mean badasses
but...
isn’t Z going to pitch against the phils anyway?
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Z will be going against the Phillies on Sunday
It’s a 4 game series
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
and we can dig it. He's a complicated man and no one
understands him but his woman – John Shaft!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
He's a bad m
Shut yo mouth
The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 27, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
The only problem with that is that is that if you completely torch
his psyche, he may not be worth much anymore. TLR did that and he was useless to the deadbird for the rest of his stay there. I think Lou wants to get more out of the guy and they can’t seem to unload him so you don’t want to completely ruin him.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
True.
But there’s also a chance he doesn’t make the playoff roster so they’ll try to get from him what they can when they can.
Managing must be hard.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
I doubt if he'll make the playoff roster, but they seem to be stuck
with him for next year. You at least want him to contribute next year.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Right.
We’ll just have to wait and see.
(this is all assuming they’ll even play today)
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
What is it about that place and rain? You would
almost think its south Florida.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
A question for you....
How many times has he been removed in the 3rd inning?
Answer: Zero. In fact, he hasn’t made it to the 5th only once this season. That was June 26th versus Baltimore.
People need to accept him for what he is, a very good #5 pitcher.
I want 5 aces
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
No - I want 5 REAL aces
Healthy too
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
I agree that...
…as a No. 5, Marquis is perfectly acceptable. I think he bothers many people because: a) He makes too much money (which is really neither here nor there, because it’s a sunk cost at this point), and b) He’s blocking other, younger pitchers, who may have more upside, from taking that spot.
I’m pretty much neutral about Marquis at this point. He’s not going anywhere, so the Cubs might as well use him.
Yes, sir!
Biggest reason
His whining.
“I’d rather start somewhere else than relieve here. I’ve got to think of my family.”
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 27, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
and you know what
everyone says that they hate his contract……so what if he’s overpaid? has that prevented spendry to sign someone he wanted? i can’t think of one
good point
that’s the underlining reason i don’t personally like him, but he helps the cubs win so i give him the benefit of the doubt
Other than maybe Marshall
I can’t think of any younger pitcher that would be ready for that spot right now. Marshall also still has to show more durability before I write him in as a season long starting pitcher.
Come on ripete, you know its our nature
to complain about everyone on the roster. We want every Cub to bat 1.000 and every pitcher to strikeout every batter. And dammit, we’re going to tell you how we can get Lou to make it happen!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I understand
but Marquis does catch a lot of flak here so somebody has to stand up for him.
Yes he is overpaid but as a #5 he is good and durable. Look around the league and see some of the pitchers that other teams have used on occasion this year. How has Colon worked out for the Red Sox?
You're taking this way to serious kid. Marquis will
be fine. He’s facing the Bucs you know.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Weather.com ...
says it’s cloudy. If they can just start the game, a little rain won’t stop it. But, they won’t start if it’s raining at all. They should move the start time up 10 minutes if they can.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:40 AM CDT reply actions
I would support waiting until the whole thing passes
It doesn’t really take that long to get to Chicago, and we have a night game tomorrow.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
there would be...
no one in the stands. oh, wait…
I was there last night, and, actually, there quite a few people there, but most of us were Cubs fans.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
It's five o'clock somewhere, right?
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
It's 5:00 here!!!!!
TIME TO DRINK!!!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 27, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
regarding the philly game tonight,
sportsline had kendrick warming up in the last inning. he wasn’t needed. if he was warming, will he go tonight, as he was the scheduled starter.
i’d like to see them play thirteen more tonight.
Lineup
Cubs
Soriano, LF
Theriot, SS
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Johnson, CF
DeRosa, RF
Cedeno, 2B
Blanco, C
Marquis, P
Bucs
Morgan, RF
Wilson, SS
McLouth, CF
Adam LaRoche, 1B
Moss, LF
Sanchez, 2B
Andy LaRoche, 3B
Chavez, C
Duke, P
but not at Short
where he belongs.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I would rather start Onedec
This Cedeno guy doesn’t have a clue.
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
I loved that Lou
gave him a stern comment after that bone-headed play. Cedeno has had 100s of major league ABs and should know to push the ball to 3rd.
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Aug 27, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
thanks Bruce
Edmonds finally gets a break, and Dome doesn’t face the lefty. Soto gets a break too.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Really?
Does Soto really need a day off? I like Hank White, and all, but a guy has a career night, and you bench him? I’m not a fan of that train of thought. Let him get back out there and rake some more.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
He's a catcher.
He needs all the time off he can get, and a noon start after a four-hour game in the third game of a series we’ve already won is a perfect time.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
I wasn’t thinking about the 4 hours last night, even though I was there and drove 3 hours back home after the game. But I’m up ready to play again today ;)
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Man, long night.
I was exhausted after that game. Wouldn’t have looked forward to a three-hour drive.
As an aside, anybody see Wood and Soto’s faces after the final out. Not celebratory at all, just “I am glad that’s over.”
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
That happened to me once
and now I tape for at least an additional hours after the supposed end of the game.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
Even that didn't work last night.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
It wasn't that bad.
I mean, I was exhausted, but I had a friend talking to me the whole ride home, and a near accident as everyone on the freeway slammed on their brakes, so I was wide awake. And the Cubs won, so it could have been worse.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Plus...
he’s on my fantasy team, and I’m fighting for first as well as the Cubs.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm a selfish bastard.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
He played his ass off?
Won’t Sue be disappointed…
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
But if his ass has been played off
whatever will you lovingly glare at?
:D
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
no geo and marquis pitching
you’re still here early
why we luv ya’
that and your thread strarting skills
Soto, get on the bench. That will teach
his ass not to go out and get 7 RBIs.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
i remember a game when
george mitterwald jacked 3 for the cubs.
the next day, he was dropped one spot in the order.
Earlier this year
Edmonds was pulled for Fontenot after two bombs in the same inning.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't that
the “senior moment?”
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Yup.
He shrugged his shoulders and said, “Oops.”
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
lol
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Fontenot was pulled for DeRosa
After Edmonds hit two HR’s and Fontenot had one all in that same inning.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
I like the way Lou said "did that really happen, if I had
know that, I would have let him bat". He sounded just like me grandfather – he’s a bit senile you know.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought it was Lou pulling Fontenot
after he had already homered in that inning b4 getting a chance to homer again in that inning. Same game as Hollywood’s 2-HR inning, I believe, but I don’t think that Edmonds was pulled for LBR. Could be wrong though.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
How do you insert a picture in to you comment?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Aug 27, 2008 10:53 AM CDT reply actions
Need an online account
Then paste the link and it will embed the picture
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
Click the little tree icon
and paste the url of the pic there.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
oh please I need this one....
step by step i’m an idiot
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
copy the URL of the picture
click the green tree
paste the URL into the field that appears
click OK
click POST.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
I can't do it Just forget it!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Aug 27, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
okay try this
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00000284P.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
copy above link….reply to the message…..click the tree icon….a box will appear, paste the above link…..click okay…..click post
Or instead of the tree
Just put an exclamation point in front and immediately after the web address
Don’t put it in the subject line either
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
Photobucket.com or Imagecave.com
work well enough for me…
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 27, 2008 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Look up a pic on google images.
Click to just see the image (so you’re seeing only the image on a white background as the entire page). Copy the entire web addressed (http://www…) and paste that into the bar when click the tree image on this site.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
thanks for all the help, but...
i’m not getting it done, i’ll wait till i’m at home with my easy apple.
Anyway the post was going to be title “I just couldn’t let it go”
and then a picture of hopalond cassidy next to soriano.
someone do this so i can see my dream fullfilled
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Aug 27, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Got a web address for that pic?
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
I just did wikipedia and found it
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Aug 27, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
The rain isn't as bad as that radar loop makes it seem
Most of what appears on it is just “ground clutter”. This is a much clearer image… seems like they’ll start the game on time, but it’s hard to say if it’ll be completed.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Most of the worst rain looks like it will pass to the east
they should be able to get this one in.
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Aug 27, 2008 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
nice
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
I live in ohio south-west of pittsburgh
and it’s been raining steadily all day and from the radar they’re showing @ work looks like its headed for Pitt..
C.C.+Feilder+Gagne=The brewers just ran out of XXXL Jerseys
Tip o' the cap to Al..
and Cubbie unity.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 27, 2008 10:58 AM CDT reply actions
Needing a break?
This is meant with all due respect to baseball players, since I haven’t played since I was in Little League. What exactly does giving a player the day off do? I guess on a hot day it can make a difference. But mostly (once again—no offense intended!) the players, except the catcher and pitcher, just stand around. They’re not running up and down a basketball court, or slamming into 300+ pound football players. Is it mostly a mental thing?
lqtm
Really?! Are you sure?!
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Also gives bench players a chance to start
Keeps them ready if they’re needed to pinch hit/run or if their’s an injury
C.C.+Feilder+Gagne=The brewers just ran out of XXXL Jerseys
Soto stands up
and down every PITCH. He’s in a crouch the rest of the time. Being a catcher is a lot of work.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Dusty says
Get the horses out there, now!
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
Honey, I'm hoooome!!!!!
Anyone miss me? Just got out of work and out of the gym… ready for some Cubbie Baseball!!!!!
No AFN today :( but I’ll be hanging around here begging for free cookies and brownies and lemon bars.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Everyone in my office has been calling me Staff Select...
Funny, it’s not getting old :)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Thats OK
I’m sure AFN would screw you during/after the first rain delay
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
This man speaks the truth
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 27, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Meeting of the minds at the mound...
…Marquis and Duke.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Indeed!
A rrrrrrrrrather rrrrrrrrrrrrrrregal matchup.
(Note: You must roll your r’s while reading this post.)
Yes, sir!
I read that with
this guy in mind:
Yeeeeeeesssssss?!
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Pat Hughes last night:
“Zach Dukes has…not pitched well this year…”
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
why can't this be like college football?
and we can pay to play certain opponents….like the buccos….man i’m gonna miss you guys!
Oh, see, I made Lou a bet here...
See, Lou bet me that we couldn’t all raise our averages and put Duke in the showers by the fourth inning. He didn’t think we could do it.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 27, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
We're guinea pigs today
MLB is testing their Instant Replay equipment at PNC. Linky
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
i believe so.
but MLB is displaying everything to be seen today.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
only on series starting tommarow
so if the cubs were playing 4 w/ the pirates than tommoraws game wouldn’t be used (unless it was a test)
C.C.+Feilder+Gagne=The brewers just ran out of XXXL Jerseys
Have they stated whose cameras they're using?
Do they have their own for the feed, or are they using the home team’s broadcast?
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Own cameras
to be directly fed to a private MLB screening room in New York’s headquarters.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Are they
high-definition cameras. That’s the only type that would make sense since seeing the little ball with all the colored shirts in the background is virtually impossible on standard TV. At least that is my experience thus far when they try and show replays of questionable home runs to us fans at home.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
Cheers.
These cam’s will be permanently installed at the park’s then?
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
I apologize. I was wrong. I thought I read that somewhere, but I just started looking to make sure...
…from ESPN.com:
Video from available broadcast feeds — not every team televises every game — will be collected at the office of Major League Baseball Advanced Media in New York, where it will be monitored by a technician and either an umpire supervisor or a retired umpire. If the crew chief at a game decides replay needs to be checked, umpires will leave the field, technicians at MLBAM will show umpires the video and the crew chief will make the call, overturning the original decision only if there is “clear and convincing evidence.”
And from NJ.com:
In cases when those things are in question, the umpire crew chief will determine whether the play should be reviewed. If he decides that it should, the umpires will leave the field to review the play on TV monitors that have been installed in locked boxes just off the field in all 30 major-league parks this week.
At the New York headquarters of Major League Baseball Advanced Media, replay officials (a technician and either an umpire supervisor or a retired umpire) will collect all the appropriate video feeds, and the technician will transmit them to the crew chief at the ballpark.
The umpire supervisor or retired umpire will not be in direct communication with the crew chief, who will have sole power to overturn the original call if he finds “clear and convincing evidence.”
I guess they are going to use local feeds. Sorry bout the misinformation.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Right on.
The monitors are in locked boxes? That seems a wee bit excessive.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
My guess
is that they just have access to unedited feeds from all existing cameras in the park
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Aug 27, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
They changed the start time
didn’t they? Wasn’t it supposed to be 12:05? Gameday has it at 12:35 now.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:09 AM CDT reply actions
Guess not.
The schedule has 11:35 Central. The schedule doesn’t update that quickly.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
You're missing...
The Lou Piniella Pregame Interview
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
It was 12:35 ET all along
as far as I know
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 27, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
I hope this game
is not as long as last nights was. I hope the game threads are not as cranky as they were last night too. If nothing else this team has taught us to never count them out.
GeoMyHero
Did anyone else notice that at the crack of the bat of his HR that Geo was absolutely flying out of the batter’s box. He was sitting on the pitch and crushed it. Because he hit it to the deepest part of the park it’s possible he may have thought it would stay inside the park but I loved the way he put his head down and just started gunning it towards first. By the time the ball got out, he actually was putting his gear on in the dugout. Ok maybe not, but this guy never ceases to amaze me. Aside from his career night at the plate, I thought he was magnificent behind the plate, trapping wild pitches, nearly throwing out 2 runners, and doing his best to calm Z (at least he tried). Not that I wasn’t a huge fan before but this guy truly won me over last night.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
His flying out of the
batters box is one of the reasons I love Geo. He does it every time. Bob has mentioned this a few times during the games.
my hope is that he upgrades his
throwout percentage. i haven’t checked, but i’d like to see runners less interested in running on him.
should come with experience.
Brenly was talking about the first steal last night
and was claiming Theriot was reaching out to catch it and then sweeping over for the tag, whereas if he let the ball come to his hand over the bag it’d get there faster. Not really Geo’s fault.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
A scrappy mistake? Couldn't have happened.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
And the second one...
he dropped the ball, if i’m not mistaken. i didn’t have the benefit of replay, but it looked like it hit the dirt, and he still almost threw out the runner.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Yup.
But that dude stole before Zs front foot even lifted. That was a tremendous jump; nobody would’ve had a shot at him, even with Geo’s great pick of that ball.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
+1
Noticed the exact same thing. I was like, “Dude, I already love you, no need to keep reinforcing it.”
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
You're right, he is a heck of a ballplayer and just think, he's only going to get better!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
How great is it to NOT be the Mets?
Lost first place to the Phillies in extras last night, and now their collapse has begun…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
They're toast. That's an old team and they are really
creaky around the edges. They need to build the team around Reyes and Wright and get rid of the senior citizens.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Is Angel Pagan still playing?
I haven’t heard anything about him since his hot start at the beginning of the season.
Yes, sir!
Angel is on the DL aling with 9 other players.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow, well...
…on the one hand, I’m sorry to hear that. I always kinda liked Angel. But on the other – it was apparently another good move by Hendry to let him go.
Yes, sir!
He was never really healthy here. I liked him too. He has been kind
of snake-bitten his whole career. I remember when he pulled a hammy after making the team in his first season. They said that he sat in front of his locker and cried for a hour. A real good kid.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Scaramouche,scaramouche will you do the fandango!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Amazing how they seem to be stumbling down the same path.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes but what about all the pre-season posts that
Hendry had to do something. The Mets got Santana and they would walk all over the rest of the NL?
I can honestly say that I don't really hate any team
Except the Mets. And I wasn’t even around for 1969.
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
I've got Kasper
he’s talking to the Pirates radio guys. Thinks Geo should be the team’s MVP.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
so, what's the scoop?
are they going to start in ten minutes, or is it raining?
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
Pirates radio hasn't mentioned a delay.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
DEBATE: Geo locked up the NL ROY last night
I have a hard time believing anyone else can beat him out unless he has a horrid September- and give his PCL MVP recognition last year, he would seem to have the “consistency” side of the equation worked out pretty well.
Hard to believe earlier this season he had that run of consecutive at bats where he struck out.
Was it five (in one game)? More over two?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)
3 in one game, 5 the next day
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
But the Cubs won those games, did they not?
And, IIRC, that’s all Geo cared about. Not to mention, shortly thereafter he had a three-HR game didn’t he?
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
That's often cited as when the Cubs' pitchers fully began to get Geo
Zambrano threw a shutout that night, and Soto remarked that he could care less about the strikeouts since the team had won and the pitchers threw well.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think so.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
who else is there anyway?
And don’t say that pitcher from the Braves
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Aug 27, 2008 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
That's my point
Jurrjens is no way as important a rookie as Soto is. It would be different if he were 15-0 and owned everybody in the league.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Aug 27, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Jay Bruce, Jurrijens, I don't know who else
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Here between classes
but if I jinx the Cubs like I did early yesterday, I’m outta here. I left yesterday, and they came back and won.
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 27, 2008 11:32 AM CDT reply actions
Cue
Van Halen and “<a href=”http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/27/602221/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs" >Jump"
to the first ptich thread.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
what gives?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Good save.
You very nearly got the fail stamp.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
and i would have deserved it.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Aug 27, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Ok...
I now know I can’t be on here while listening on Gameday Audio. It’s like watching the Gameday, it’s always ahead.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
And...
… we’re under way.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:37 AM CDT reply actions
13 pitches by both hurlers so far
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 27, 2008 11:55 AM CDT reply actions
Heads up on MLBTV
They supposedly have a 5 day trial going right now. The site says that you have 5 days to cancel without being charged. I signed up this morning to watch the game here at work. Well, I just checked my bank account and I was already charged the $19.95. I have now been on the phone to India for 15min to try to get my money back. Funny how they take it right away but I wont get it back for 10-15 business days…
Either way, I just wanted to let all of my fellow Cubs fans know about this before you sign up for this “Trial Offer”. Just know what to expect.
I was issued a warning for the Obama post.
Apparently I am responsible for everything you guys say. So say whatever you want, there’s no personal responsibility for you. I will be the one who takes the fall.
If the FanPost was so bad, why was it left up so long, and why did you even comment on it? Then, only after certain people take it too far, do you discipline them? No. You delete my FanPost and issue ME the warning. Al, I know you have my e-mail. You’ve used it before. You could have e-mailed me if you wanted to, and I would have replied. You didn’t even try.
I thought it was time to come back but obviously I was wrong. I’m unwelcome here. I don’t warrant the decency of a simple e-mail or a notification that a FanPost might be iffy – instead you wait, even commenting on the post yourself, and later, only when a few bad apples try to ruin it, do you stop them or delete their comments? Nope, you warn me for the actions of others. I regret that I don’t enjoy coming here anymore. I’d be surprised if I ever come back.
I’ll miss all of you who I came back here to see. Sorry it didn’t work out. Hopefully, I’ll be thinking of you in October.
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