Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Mets, Thursday 9/25, 6:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 25, 2008 8:00 PM CDT
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he's making a push for a roster spot
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
TWSS
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
there's no DH in the National League!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
hoffpauir won't play defense in
the postseason unless someone gets dinged
the man knows how to audition
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
And a few blocks away from you, too
Looked like some folks were scampering to get out of it
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Yeah - drewishdruid
better to just go with DWARD in the Playoffs – as you and others say.
He IS a veteran of course, right? lol
As I have been campaining – I want the HOFF!
one game doth not a hitter make
Hoffpauir needs to maintain this approach the next 3 games.
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
His stats are better
than Ward’s for the entire season. Look it up.
We discussed this earlier. Hoff's ML stats. are not better than Ward's.
In fact, you can’t even compare them. One is a position player, the other is a pinch hitter.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
OK - the tiebreaker
Who’s scrappier?
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Ward is as unscrappy
as possible. Which is good.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Extrapolating a 28-year olds AAA stats to the Major League level
is a slippery slope…
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 still don't.
it’s one game. He’s a hack with the glove. Where you gonna play him? You gonna sit Lee?
hell no.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
We have one.
His name is Daryle Ward, and he beats GOOD teams.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoff has no position on defense.
Hoff is not the proven, veteran hitter that Ward is. If you really want a career minor-leaguer who finally learned to hit AAA pitching just this year, then I seriously have to begin to doubt your baseball acumen.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Please don't get snarky
There’s no reason to “doubt one another’s baseball acumen”. None of us here are baseball professionals. We are merely opinionated fans. And it is my opinion that the hot bats need to play. Ward is not significantly better on defense than Hoffpauir.
Once again:
BA .377 HR 2 RBI 8 OBP .433 SLG .607
by cubsonWGN4ever on Sep 25, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not getting snarky.
When you make assertions like Hoff should be on the post season roster instead of Ward, it’s important to understand that every roster spot from one to 25 has to be on there for a reason despite they got hot in the last 4-5 games. Hoff has no position, Ward is better on D., he has a defined position(s). Hoff struggles to play both the OF corners, and struggles to play first base. Having Hoff on the roster would be akin to having a player that you hope can get a pinch hit- when he has limited to no experience as a pinch hitter.
I apologize if I offended you.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Ward is not a better first baseman than Hoffpauir
outfield is probably a toss up
"Never. Never. Never. Give up."
Winston Churchill
Oh, come ON!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he's a better outfielder than Hoff!
by FAR!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Ward is a better outfileder simply by experience playing the position.
Ward came up as an outfielder.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Ward is a better first bagger than Hoff simply by experience playing the position.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
that makes no sense
so Tony Clark is better than Lee?
"Never. Never. Never. Give up."
Winston Churchill
you're comparing an experienced, veteran major leaguer
to a guy who has spent the six years of his baseball employment as a career minor leaguer.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
It makes perfect sense. Please, be logical.
We’re talking about Hoff and Ward. Tony Clark and Lee have nothing to do with it.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Brother I've seen Hoff play first lots of times in person
He’s solid and in my opinion better than Ward—not sure about outfield.
"Never. Never. Never. Give up."
Winston Churchill
I think if Hoffpauir was better than Ward
he would have been up the entire year, and Ward wouldn’t be there.
At this point, despite Ward’s struggles, he’s around, and there is a reason for that.
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
Don't get me wrong--i pick Ward for post season
but Hoffpauir gets nowhere near the respect he deserves here.
"Never. Never. Never. Give up."
Winston Churchill
I think he's respected
people just feel that Ward brings more to the table. I can understand that, and frankly, I think Ward may be more worthwhile on the postseason roster for his experience.
That said, if Hoffpauir looks good these next 3 games and Daryle does not, I can understand going with the hot hand in the NLCS.
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 must admit bias toward Hoff--mea culpa
have talked to him a bunch and he’s always treated my family very well too.
"Never. Never. Never. Give up."
Winston Churchill
I'm sure he's a nice guy.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
do you recall the anecdote i told in the spring
where he dove into the stands twice in tha same game right on top of seats and “saved my wife’s life” in her words?
"Never. Never. Never. Give up."
Winston Churchill
I believe I recall it.
:D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Drew--the guy has flat out raked 2 springs in a row
he was minor leaguer of the year i believe for the Cubs and he’s he’s averaged over .300 all year in the MLB…he may not be experienced—but he can hit. Similar to Soto in 2007…except older.
"Never. Never. Never. Give up."
Winston Churchill
except when he comes up to the majors
he doesn’t. So far, today is an abberation in the daily life of Micah Hoffpauir.
He can’t field. He can’t run. He’s got a big hole in his swing, and the fact that he’s beating the crap out of the Mets bullpen, well, I’m happy for him, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to support setting aside Daryle freakin’ Ward to put a journeyman minor-leaguer on the post-season roster!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey I'm a nice guy
It is too late to put me on the 40 man roster?
by LT on Sep 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought I was going
for the nice-guy roster spot.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah - you're up next inning, in fact
Better get warmed up
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
if I'm not mistake he was hitting well over
.300 in over 55 ab’s before tonight’s 5 for 5. I daresay he can out run Ward—but don’t really know—having said that—i repeat Ward goes on my roster—but Hoff derserves respect
"Never. Never. Never. Give up."
Winston Churchill
No worries
But I guess we’ll see what Lou decides. No matter what happens, we’re rooting for the same team and whomever does make it, I will be rooting for their success!
by cubsonWGN4ever on Sep 25, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
that'd be tough to do
Mets would bitch non-stop about a rain-shortened loss.
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 still want DWard for the playoffs
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Nope - not me
Fat – down year – a PH who has not gotten nit done this year.
FAT????
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta agree with E-man
I’m firmly in the Hoff camp – and this is coming from a guy who appreciates Ward as much as anyone
by cubsonWGN4ever on Sep 25, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Love it
Mets announcers said Hoff may have just “Victor Diazed the Mets.”
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
2004
LaTroy Hawkins. Bad memories.
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
Rincone
Gets to play LaTroy in the 2008 sequel to the original
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Sep 25, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
FLIGHT UPDATE: we have been in line so long we have to go back to the gate and
get more fuel for the flight to LA…can you believe these Keystone Cops at American Air?
GO CUBS!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Oh Carl, I feel your pain
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Very True. Gotta get Zen with travel
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Good to see Hoff is hitting
when I left for work he was screwing up fielding at first. Must’ve lit a fire under him
I think he only made one bad play?
the “bill buckner” special roller through the legs that allowed a run to eventually score?
And maybe not being able to reach for the theriot throw – but I don’t think Lee wouldve gotten that either.
Any others?
by cubsonWGN4ever on Sep 25, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
No, that's the one I meant.
Just didn’t seem like a good way to start
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Pirates!
McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket
by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Try to get Hill to GO
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Coming down much harder...
… it would behoove the Cubs to make outs quickly and get the Mets up to bat.
McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket
They're intentionally walking Fuke?
Are they stupid? I guess that’s a silly question.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 25, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions
walking Dome??? WTF?
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Make 'em pay Koyie
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 25, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Walking Dome on purpose
Wow
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #5 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
that's gotta be the stupidest move of the second half of the season
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
mets pa announcer
put 2 syllables in koyie hill’s first name
Hill Ks
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
good... hurry up Cubs...
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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
die you fricking abomination
DIE
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Ron would appreciate you
making his corpse into a pinata for him to wack at during the first game at Wrigley
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Sep 25, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
here's how he'll end up tonight
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
And if the Pirates play nice tonight
you can spill a beer on top of it
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Ya think Hoff-power
makes the short list for the playoffs? Two HR’s this game? Thats awesome!
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
Would it be wrong to root for three quick outs, then a monsoon???
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Not in the slightest
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
no monsoon until I get out of here...please.
the Cubs need to fly to Milwaukee too
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I really want to play the Mets in the NLDS
but I also was at Wrigley for Game 4 of the 2003 NLDS when the entire stadium erupted when the Marlins eliminated the “better” Giants.
McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket
Oh, memories...
Excuse me while I bang my head into the wall.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
I was in San Fran for that
They were none too happy, but I got plenty of “Go Cubs!” afterward.
Fat lot of good that did.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Gaudin in
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
please Gaud .. bring your A game son
put these bums to bed
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
2nd that
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Sep 25, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
leadoff Double.
probably not what you had in mind.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
he's got the Howrys
not good.
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
C'mon Chad! This is your chance! Sheesh
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Who is wearing Chad Gaudin's uniform?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
a shorter, more Cajun
Bob Howry
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
Chad is a little "under the weather"
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
An old rusty dumpster
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #5 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
:P
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
yo 111 KB is humungous
and why the SI Cover?
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
old news and image slows the thread down and makes it difficult for everyone here
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
sorry, didn't mean to get everyone upset.
just a happy Cubfan out here in the desert
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
we feel your love just not your KB ;=)
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
they do... always check properties for size
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
I'm not superstitious, but...
I don’t want to see that
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 25, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
One out
Just need outs right now
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #5 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
6DC-3
1 away
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
two outs
run scores. 6-4 Cubs.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
No need
Up by 3…
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
probably was playing back
take the safe out
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
no force, right?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Situation
required getting the sure out. As it was, it looked like Hoff made a pretty good pick-up of Riot’s low throw.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Sep 25, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
THREE OUTS!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
“Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack,
I don’t care if I never get back,
Cause it’s root, root, root for the CUBBIES,
If they don’t win it’s a shame.
For it’s one, two, three strikes, you’re out,
At the old ball game.”
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
a) I missed where we were inningwise
b) I prefer to play it after the 8th when we’re away.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Time difference?
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Question: Who starts at SS in the playoffs?
w/ theriots dropoff, etc, does Piniella give Ronny a chance?
Cedeno hurt his shoulder last night
with his now famous slide into first. That is why he was pulled tonight
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
hell no.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually
He would have been safe he’d just run though the base rather than have slid. Hence Lou’s doghouse.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Sep 25, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
unfortunately
Ronny is kinda sucking, and sliding into first probably ticked Lou off. I say Riot starts, but he’s on a medium leash.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean
he was trying to get on base, sliding into first, dumbest play in baseball
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
Sliding into first is never a good idea
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
DeRosa
is the go-to-guy on the team. Cedeno is a back-up utility infielder.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Not gonna disagree with you there
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
agreed.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
he hit a grounder to second
and tried to slide into first when he COULD have been safe if he ran it through.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
huh?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
At this point, I agree with you
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Sep 25, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Doubtful. Besides, Ronny has a sore throwing shoulder.
Scratched from tonight’s lineup, not sure how serious.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Would take major heuvos to make a move like that at this point in the year.
No way Lou starts Cedeno when he’s been playing Theriot all year.
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
Still just need to get outs when we are pitching
This game is gonna get called soon
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #5 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
I'm calling the game... off to Survivor and the Office
catch you tomorrow… can’t wait until next Wednesday!
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
enjoy The Office!
I have a date with the DVR at 2am when I get home!
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Sep 25, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
adios.
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
Reed
pinch hits for Gaudin.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
I'M HERE
WE CAN WIN NOW
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
DAN!!!!!!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Cheap beer night. Had to go...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yeah yeah yea....
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Oh Danny boy...
I’ve got a sandwich for you danny…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
News Flash: Mr Met Taken To Hospital
Omar Minaya releases statement denying Met attempted suicide.
Details at 11:00.
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Nice job on that Minaya extension, Mets....
… my 13 year old poodle could have made his signings with that wide-open checkbook the last few years.
McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket
by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
he vegascubsfan
you find any good cubs bars for playoff viewing out here?
/ joe in summerlin
the pink hat guy is my father
there's a great breakfast place in summerlin owned by cubs fans...I think they also serve drinks
and every cubs game is on their tv…
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
they are open at night also...and i think serve drinks.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Weather question
Is it bad enough to where the Umps might delay the game or call it?
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
apparently
it’s lightening up. They’re in the 8th. I think it goes all the way.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Umbrellas are down and ponchos are off
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
rain is back on, it appears.
the nor’easter is cyclical, so the rain will be on and off all night, to varying degrees of strength.
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
The rain is still pretty light
However, it’s been going on for long enough that the field is looking pretty rough.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
It's not gonna get much more use, anyway.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
S'Alright ... I'm sure the Mutts faithful saw the handwriting on the wall ..
.. or hanging from the ceilings ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
oops .. wrong pic
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
the same reason they throw
inside corner thigh high to fonzi
ooops
Riot walks
Boobirds are out.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Good AB from the Riot
and he takes the BB
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 25, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
dude
sup w no response to my question to you?
any good cubs bars out here? preferably central (by my office) or west side (by my house)
the pink hat guy is my father
well, he didn't get the triple
but he’s 5-5.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
no.
:D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
are you trying to stir the pot?
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
because I could see this question of yours devolving.
Fukudome is needed on the postseason roster. His defense is solid, and his approach at the plate isn’t bad.
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
His defense is more than solid, it's spectacular. But Pie's is great as well
and Fukudome really can’t hit at all. Just my opinion.
I understand your opinion
but given the choice of Fukudome and Hoffpauir, I’d take Fukudome. Just my opinion.
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
Never. That scenario is fraught with problems.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
except
there’s no DH. You can’t play Pie in Right and have Hoff hit for him. You have to put Hoff on the field.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sore about Hoffpauir
and I recognize that Dome is struggling, but I think defense is more important.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been accused of trolling for even bringing it up, that's why
I figured it’s a sore subject. Anyway, I get what you’re saying, but think Pie can do the same thing.
It's not a sore subject.
It’s illogical and short sighted to want to put Hoff on the post season roster instead of Ward or Dome.
Every player on the 25 man post season roster is important. I for one understand that a player must have a position, a reason to be on the roster besides the fact that he has a hot bat at the moment. Hoff over Ward weakens the bench & defense. Hoff over Dome, weakens the bench and defense even more.
Just be logical. I’m happy that Hoff is having a great night, but it’s one night, and he does have to do more than hit if he wants to sniff the post season roster.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't say over ward, I said Fuku. I just think Fukudome is a very bad player, but
I know you’ll disagree with me.
uh...
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Let me correct that. Very bad hitter. He's an excellent defender.
But look at his hitting after April. I’d rather have Pie in right.
You don't make a drastic switch like that 3 games before playoffs.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Pie has been in the minors for 5 months.
That’s a drastic change. It will be just as usual – a game-by-game decision. DeRo in RF some times, Dome others, etc.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ok, you didn't say over Ward.
Yes, I will most certainly disagree with you. Dome is a bad player? I’ll bet you didn’t say that in the first two months of the season, or when Dome made spectacular plays in RF. Dome is struggling to adjust to the MLs, he is not a bad hitter, he has excellent knowledge of the strike zone and he is a disciplined hitter.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahhh! Sackings! Haven't seen you trolling around here lately!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
It's true sue. It's true.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yeah, I headed off to college, and haven't been around much. I'm sick today, though..
And am here, to ask perfectly legit questions, and be accused of trolling I guess.
Might as well be
Make it such.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
THIS IS THE HOFF GAME
The boy wants his share.
GIVE IT TO HIM
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
I never quite fully got how enormously awful the Mets were this year
until watching the game last night .. the bullpen looked like the pride of the 2006 Cubs .. a 50 car pileup of diamong misery
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
my bad
There’s an OK Cubs bar in Henderson. The owner flies a W flag when appropriate. Some Cub memorabilia in there. Not enough as far as I’m concerned. No discounts for Cub fans :(
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
This is .. THE HOFF GAME
At least through October 30, anyway ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
I like his little
Photoshopped shirt
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Cotts in
to pitch.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Why bother with Hoff
when we have the Smokin’ Daryl Ward? He’s had a couple hits in the last month – and some nice BB’s! And – he also is a Gold Glove RF and 1B
He’s a career minor leaguer. Like Ryan Ludwick. Why even give him a chance in the playoffs??
If nothing else, I hope he continues to do well
Maybe we can get something for him in the offseason
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
absolutely.
and of course, you give him a shot in the next spring training.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
He’s a career minor leaguer.
Meaning Hoff ,sarcasm.
Someone give that shivering dude a garbage bag or something...
McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket
Cotts
gives up the hit…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
DOUBLE PLAY!
excellent!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
5-6-3 double play.
huh.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
5-6-3
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
I'm trying to imagine the shift.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Jesus, Cotts!
no long ball!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Beltran
infield single. Riot’s throw is (gasp) late.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
That ball slowed down on its way
Not really his fault. This time.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
yeah, I know...
but still.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry warming up
in the pen, if you can believe it.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
I move that Howry be only allowed to pitch with a runner on third and no outs
My Blog: http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
lol!
the Mets would probably be willing to take that spot.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone wanna second this one?
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Motion fails. Next order of business...
…winning this meaningless frickin’ game.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
but if we can win here
and then sweep the Suds, we get 100 wins in the regular season!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
has he had
two good outings in a row yet?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
what happened to Randy Wells?
didn’t he throw well in the 4-5 games he threw in?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
he's back in Chicago
forearm soreness. He’s getting an MRI.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
hurt arm. back in chicago
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
Hurt - in Chicago for MRIs on his shoulder
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
DAMMIT COTTS!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
two out hits.
I HATE TWO OUT HITS (when we’re pitching).
Just get the freakin’ game OVER.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
That's better than...
the bases loaded walk. That’s the bane of my existence.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Not unexpected with him
I know everybody hates Howry, but I don’t have any faith in Cotts either
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
and out come the rosary beads...
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
good thing Ronnie didn't fly in ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Oh why
am I at work and can’t get a drink when I need it
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I did finally get some wine as they refuel in the gate. The flight attendant must know Howry is in.
who knows when I will get home??
GO CUBS!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
To quote someone from yesterday's game thread:
You can’t spell Howry without W-H-Y
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions
now that is the quote of the week
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
I take no credit for it,
but i like it. a lot.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 25, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
vey
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
it was ya cubs who said it yesterday
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
well
this should be interesting.
Is he just in to get the one out, do ya think?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
if not, there's going to be plenty of blueberry muffins at the next Bob Howry Fan Club meeting
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
I would hope
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
Gotta love a LH Pitcher
that can’t get LH hitters out.
YOU SUCK COTTS!!!!!!!
White Sox revenge!
oh, cmon Bobby!
throw some damn strikes!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
this is most disquieting
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
No need to screw up
And give up a run while Pie chases one down.
’Sides – RH batter.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
FRAK!!!!!!
base hit.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
vegas
now i’m ignoring you.
you know what that bar in henderson is called?
when i say central i mean howard hughes, but downtown is fine too.
the pink hat guy is my father
It's called the Brewery
on Sunset road by Sunset Park. Food is ok not “Chicago” enough for me.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
Good Chicago food
Chicago Dogs on Rancho just north of the 95. Even serve Green River soda, Gonella (sp?) bread, best in town.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
Indeed
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/9/25/621863/overflow-thread-3-cubs-vs
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Met fan needs to set the bar a little higher
.500
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
OH...GO CUBS GO!!! GO CUBS GO!!!
HEY CHICAGO WHADDA YA SAY? CUBS SURE DID LOSE TODAY!
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 25, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone
throw a straighter fastball than Howry?
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
WHAT I FIND EXTREMELY STRANGE IS THAT
BLEED CUBBIES BLUE AND AMAZIN AVENUE “BOTH” POSTED PICS OF HASSELHOFF,
EVEN THE SAME ONE OF HIM EATING THE BURGER.
TOTALLY WEIRD.
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 25, 2008 11:06 PM CDT reply actions
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