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Offday Game Thread: Cubs vs. Spiders, Thursday 8/7, 1:20 CT

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Cleveland Spiders@ Chicago Cubs

Thursday, Aug 7, 2008, 1:20 PM CDT Wrigley Field

Crazy Schmit vs Bob HowrySunny.

Sunny. Winds blowing out to center field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 85.

The sun is out and shining brightly today, and temperatures are perfect for a day baseball game. Let's enjoy this extra game and have some fun!

Star-divide

Today's Starting Pitchers
Bob Howry
Bob Howry
Cubs		 vs. Crazy Schmit
C. Schmit
Spiders
4-4 W-L 2-17
5.30 ERA 5.86
43 SO 24
8 BB 62
11 HR 3

The Cubs take the field today in their Orphan Throwback Uni's to face the 1899 Cleveland Spiders.  Some of the regulars get the day off in preparation for the Cardinal series this weekend.  Lou has seen fit to give Howry his first career ML start today, thereby insuring that he'll be unavailable for the next few days. Smart move Lou!  He couldn't have picked a better opponent to help Bob build up some confidence, because the Spiders have posted the worst season in professional baseball history.  This should be an easy win (knock on Wood), but that's why they play the games right?

The rumor is that a certain internet baseball blogger will sing TMOTTBG today...Go Cubs!

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation or Al Yellon, editor-in-chief (unless it's a FanPost posted by Al). FanPost opinions are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 7, 2008 11:36 AM CDT   0 recs

Great

Howry just gave up a HR to Chester Lee, great great grandfather of Carlos Lee. Long line of Cub killers.

2-0.

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 7, 2008 11:37 AM CDT   0 recs

It's over.

Game over. Season’s over.

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 7, 2008 11:38 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Is that Brant Brown in the field for the Spiders?

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

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 7, 2008 11:39 AM CDT   0 recs

Lineups! Get Your Lineups Here!

CF Tommy Dowd
SS Harry Lochhead
2B Joe Quinn
RF Dick Harley
C Joe Sugden
1B Tommy Tucker
LF Sport McAllister
3B Suter Sullivan
P Crazy Schmit

LF Soriano
CF Johnson
3B DeRosa
1B Ward
C Blanco
RF Fukudome
SS Cedeno
2B Fontenot
P Howry!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 11:39 AM CDT   0 recs

i think Lou

couldn’t have gone righty-lefty any better. though Harry Colliflower will be ready in case Lou goes with the left-handed pinch hitter.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 11:52 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Why risk Soriano?

I’d like to see Edmonds get some extra swings in. Reed should be in left.

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 12:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Sure, but why not get Edmonds swings against a lefty?

At some point, he’ll need to face a lefty reliever.

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 12:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

don't worry.

i’m sure if Lou brings Edmonds in, he’ll see a lefty reliever today. provided schmit isn’t on his game.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 12:46 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

There's no way Dick Harley has that strength naturally

I bet he’s on the juice…..Dr. McDellituddy’s Wonder Tonic

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 7, 2008 11:41 AM CDT   0 recs

you've got watch out for the tonic

allergic reactions are a you-know-what, just as ken griffey told us years ago

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 11:47 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Harley has a chance

to break Ned Williamson’s single season HR mark of 27. He’s at 6 now.

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 7, 2008 11:43 AM CDT   0 recs

Funny thing about Williamson's record

This might be more common knowledge than I give it credit for, but Williamson played for Cap Anson’s Chicago team at a ballpark in the present day northwest corner of Millennium Park. It apparently had one of the shortest left field fences in history, comparable to a modern little league field. Because of this, Williamson had a very skewed home/road differential on his home runs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_run#Progression_of_the_Major_League_Baseball_single-season_home_run_record).

One of this fun little facts, before Ruth changed how the game was played.

by MarchHare on Aug 7, 2008 12:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm really questioning Joe Quinn's decision

to start Joe Sugden at catcher over Ossee Schreckengost. What is he thinking??? Schreckengost hit .314 for the Spider’s last year.

Quinn is an idiot!

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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 11:49 AM CDT   0 recs

i think it's an ownership issue, to be honest

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 11:50 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

then quinn deserves some credit

bobby cox must be on staff, since he’s been doing that since the 80’s.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 12:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The Hoboken Gravediggers, right?

I think a young Frank Chance was on that squad…

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 12:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

OT: Pres McKinley signs resolution of annexation of Hawaii

What a waste… McKinley is worrying about some insignificant island in the middle of the oceans, while we’re at war with Spain.

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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 12:18 PM CDT   0 recs

who cares about Hawaii?

and who would take a steamer 10 days to get 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 Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 12:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

This is just another imperialistic, neo-con move by his administration.

This will just further erode our relations with the Pacific Rim, and they already hate us as it is! Alger and Hay are just using him as puppets to get what they want. He’s the Worst. President. Ever.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 12:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

given the problems in his administration...

...i wonder if that Roosevelt fella would ever consider running for office. he could easily capture the west and veteran vote due to his service in the spanish-american war. plus, the folks in new york love him from his governorship 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 Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 12:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Did you know?

The Spiders have the worst road record in MLB history, with 109 losses. The Spiders were so bad that teams refused to travel to Cleveland to play them, forcing the Spiders to play 36 straight road games to end the season.

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by cwyers on Aug 7, 2008 12:21 PM CDT   0 recs

Which is why we're playing them at home today.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 12:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

other way around

Cleveland played so many games on the road because they couldn’t draw any fans at home, not because other teams refused to come to Cleveland.

This was a fairly common practice in the 19th century. If you look at the first decade of the NL or some of the other “major” leagues, you’ll see a lot of this, especially from the teams in smaller cities such as Troy, NY.

We sell spatulas...and that's all.

by LaddieRenfroe on Aug 7, 2008 2:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't knock on wood!

He just got off the DL

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 7, 2008 12:22 PM CDT   0 recs

Howry and Schmit look eerily similar in their mlb.com pics...

I’m not saying Howry’s a dead man, but he does have one foot in the grave, methinks.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 12:32 PM CDT   0 recs

Good news....I can do PBP today if you guys want!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 12:36 PM CDT   0 recs

well, how would we be able to follow along?

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 12:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

first pitch still at 1:20 CT?

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 12:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yep...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 12:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

fantastic.

i’ve got to pick up a tuxedo for tonight’s turn-of-the-century ball, but i shall return in time for howry’s first start.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 12:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

OT: We invaded Manila

This damn US-Phillipines War. I don’t agree on the reasons we’re there, but I’ll continue to support the troops no matter how materialistic and barbaric our country has become.

I’m going to the game, so I can’t stick around for the game thread. Got to get my suit and top hat from the cleaners to wear to the game.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 12:45 PM CDT   0 recs

what resources does the Phillipines have?

besides rubber, which we’ll need for those new-fangled automobiles Mr. Ford is putting out. Good thing we have plenty of oil in this country, or we’d be in big trouble…

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 12:47 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey, I'll bet it's only a matter of time

Until we annex Cuba. They’re getting tired of Spanish rule, I believe.

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 1:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

what is this "link" stuff you speaketh of?

I just heard it over the telegraph…

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 2:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey, what's the deal with that Boston-Washington game?

I’m hearing conflicting reports. Was it a no-hitter or a one-hitter?

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 12:52 PM CDT   0 recs

That John McGraw fella's going to be something as manager of Baltimore...

...never could stand the cheating bastard as a player, but he’s done well so far this year.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 12:55 PM CDT   0 recs

Gametime Lineup Update!

CF Johnson
3B DeRosa
LF Soriano
1B Ward
RF Fukudome
C Blanco
SS Cedeno
2B Fontenot
P Howry!

Looks like Lou is doing a last minue lineup shuffle!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:05 PM CDT   0 recs

A rousing rendition of the National Anthem by Horace P. Messmer!

Chicago Orphan Baseball is on the wireless!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:10 PM CDT   0 recs

Can I get drunk for this fake game?

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 7, 2008 1:10 PM CDT   0 recs

i would encourage it.

lord knows the spiders fans already are…

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 1:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I really have no idea what's going on here, who the Spiders are, or why this pseudo-game is so popular on BCB right now

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 7, 2008 1:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

tib's niblets!

an insult, sir, that is a downright insult!

’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)

by drewishdrewid on Aug 7, 2008 1:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I can't believe they raised the beer prices again

$.06 a cup. And you know you have to tip the guy 10 mills. Pretty soon it’ll be a barber’s dime.

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 7, 2008 1:16 PM CDT   0 recs

See, you need to understand that the Spiders got screwed.

Their pythag W/L was 26-128, which is much better than their actual mark of 20-134. If Lave Cross and Joe Quinn were better managers, those 6 games would’ve been in the bag! The only real weak point on the team was that Harry Colliflower, and his 8 ERA.

by sackings108 on Aug 7, 2008 1:17 PM CDT   0 recs

Why can't I find this on the mediacenter

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 7, 2008 1:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Is there going to be over-flow threads posted?

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

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 7, 2008 1:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Possibly.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

LOLOLLOL

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 7, 2008 1:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

WOOOO!!

Hey can i do pbp?

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

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 7, 2008 1:18 PM CDT   0 recs

Srry...I'm taking the PBP today...trust me.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Howry facing the leadoff man CF Tommy Dowd....

runs the count to 2-2.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Is this game in HD?

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

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 7, 2008 1:20 PM CDT   0 recs

I can't find it on TiVO

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 7, 2008 1:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

gah!!!! The umpire is squeezing Howry here

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

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

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 7, 2008 1:21 PM CDT   0 recs

Dowd slaps one solid...

but right to Ward and he takes it to the bag himself….one out.

Score that play 3 unassisted.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:22 PM CDT   0 recs

You didn't have a lot of friends when you were a child, did ya, SWL

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 7, 2008 1:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Bully!

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 7, 2008 1:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs