Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Mets, Thursday 9/25, 6:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT
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lets get howry in postseason form....
although i dont want him anywhere near a close game in the postseason
just get a ground-out!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Didn't Howry used to have a splitter?
"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
GOD DAMM IT!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Oh Bob. There you are!
My Blog: http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
ahhhhh the brewery
the proprietor (also named joe) is very proud of his fantasy football draft hosting abilities, which are pretty good – i’ve had 3 drafts there.
i will defn be checking that place out for playoff games, very convenient to my office at howard hughes. i’ll buy ya a drink or 3.
the pink hat guy is my father
For good Chicago food
Chicago Dogs on Rancho just north of the 95. Best dogs and beef in town (served on Gonella bread), they also have Green River soda
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
this bullpen is starting to worry me a little....hopefully they will be nails when it counts...
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Bob Howry
You are the worst
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 can think of worse things than Howry crapping the bed here...
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I got radio right now. Was that Hill's fault or just a great slide?
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Hill should have tagged him.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 25, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Church ran about 6 feet outside the baseline to avoid the tag
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
If the Cubs aren't playing a 3rd string minor league catcher
that’s an out
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Tie game, bottom 8, two out
Runners 1st and 3rd. Howry pitching.
Not good.
"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
you dont have to deal with him much longer
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
seriously, it's the eighth. Is Howry all we have available? Does Lou still think he can pitch in close games? Fudge
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
probably wanted to test him in back-to-back games
simulate the playoffs. Bob failed.
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
Might as well throw Marmol against the Brewers
and keep them from the playoffs.
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
agreed.
Bobby Is Done.
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
this game doesn't really mean anything but still i don't want to use marmol when you REALLY don't have too
by lexmarklover on Sep 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
still, they need work ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
We clinched last Saturday
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
i don't know that the baseline matters on plays at the plate
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
It doesn't.
It stands to reason that when a player, (Church), runs that far out of the base line- he’ll be able to avoid the tag.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I agree. He was at least three feet outside the baseline.
The throw was great, Hill was in position, but Church ran way in the hell out of the baseline.
I assume if this is the playoffs. Lou’s out there arguing.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
THe throw was not great
it was 6 feet up the line.
That said, our minor league catcher had ample time to set himself and take care of it.
Church had no business being sent on that play….
AND WE LET ’EM OFF THE HOOK!
THE METS ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, but it beat the runner by a ton. If he stays in the baseline....
or even close, he’s out.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
IF he stays in the baseline
that’s the argument FOR the throw?
c’mon, you and I both know baseline isn’t a consideration there.
The throw has to be close. And it wasn’t. And the catcher has to handle it. And he didn’t.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
true.
would have been nice if he could get left-handers not named Carlos Delgado 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
true BUT ..
at least he doesn’t stink as consistently as Howry seems to do so … i’m tired of the drama of watching a reliever give up runs ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
His button has been pushed many times
Sometimes, you gotta strike back!
"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
howry wants hoff
to go ‘rennie stennett’ on the mets
Met bullpen is a good thing
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
It is
"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
LBR, Mcheehee, Dome
"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
rules change
Too bad those runs don’t get charged to Howry. He usually avoids ERA damage because he let’s everyone else’s baserunners score.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
He defies physics!
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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
on the plus side
hopefully this will convince pinella howry should be banished from playoffs. I really think that with the bullpen looking as bad as it does Marquis and Marshall should be the guys for the 6th and 7th inning and lead into Marmol and Wood
are you kidding>?
money says he isnt on the team….thats why he is getting tested today after yesterdays ‘success’
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I hope you are right.
Len and Bob were just talking about how much Lou really likes Howry and respects him. I have this odd feeling that he will be on the roster.
I get to break it out again?
"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
go FONTY .. bash one into the stands
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Here's what the Evil BCB has to say about the last inning and the Howry meltdown:
Lou Piniella can kiss my ass.
Put an actually reliever out there you jackass.
Check here
"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.
Ah, the warm feeling of da luv....
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
pretty sorry when they have to rely on us
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
-1 for bad grammar, +1 for bashing Howry
-1000000 for being Evil BCB
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
like they have
any room to talk.
Worry about your own games, Suds!
"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 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm....
Lou should have used an actual 1B as well…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
as always they are hanging on every move the Cubs make
Howry would be a good reliever in their bullpen…
by LT on Sep 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to vote against extra innings.
No need to burn up the bullpen or get someone hurt.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Scrappy!
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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
the only thing worse than that inning
would be me smelling liquor on the pilot’s breath. So far, so good.
Let’s get some runs. lead it off LBR
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
You haven't left yet?
When were you scheduled to leave?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Fontenot 1B
"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
He's playing first?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
And the Mets play bullpen roulette once again
"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
go cay CEEEEEEEEEEEE
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
CASEY
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
What happened?
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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
IRONMAN comes out on Blu-Ray on Tuesday
for what it’s worth.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yeah, sue, I'm trolling. Funny how I tried avoiding contact w/ you, and then in
the last thread I ask a question about a Cub player (gasp) and there you and dan are, to troll my comments.
Hey man, don't blame me.
I just got back on the threads, same time you did. Fate, let’s call it. I’ve been gone all night.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ok, fair enough. Let's just try to avoid whatever we think is trolling,
because I definitely don’t mean to troll by asking about Fuku, etc.
Fair enough.
I’m just going off history. I don’t see you around too much unless it is to bitch about someone. I’m willing to let it go, no worries, dude with a big ’stache.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I don't like him.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Oh God
Howry struck again? I am so glad I was too busy to listen to any of that disaster
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
It was planned
He was on a very strict pitch count
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
First start since April
and he’s not leaving the team via FA this offseason, so they actually give a crap about HIS arm.
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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry Got Confused
When he heard “Ev’rybody Clap Yo’ Hands” he thought they were saying “Ev’rybody Crap Yo’ Bed”.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
Howry got confused when Lou gave him the ball and told him to get 3 outs.
"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.
Tom Skilling thinks the Cubs should hit and run
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
WGN weather God.
My Blog: http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
Only the best weatherman in the business.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Or just run
LBR steals 2nd on a WP
"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
yAYYYYYY .. wild pitch!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Terriffic!
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
cmon .. get a gapper!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
mighty casey has ..
.. never mind .. didn’t have a heart
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
2nd IBB of the night for Dome
Pinch-hit Geo?
"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
I hope not.
I don’t want any stud players on the field in this slop
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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
It's better than Koyie's
"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
don't speak?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
spiderweb?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
It's called setting up a double play.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
PLEASE tell me Woody isn't gonig to come into this game if we score,
with all this rain, that would be a bad thing.
Hey, it's a new century!
Yeah, it'd be like he was at his hot tub.
Wasn’t he the one that slipped in his hot tub?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Ward comes in to pinch hit!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
just get a hit.
"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 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
just a double baby .. a double ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
he's due
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here you go Ward supporters. I hope he comes through.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
post season implication .. NOT
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Well, the CUB supporters are rooting for Ward!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Durrrrrr......I am a cub supporter. I feel more confident with Hoff up there. Sorry to disagree with you.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
personally I rather see neither up there in a game that matters
by LT on Sep 25, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
on this we could agree!
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
ugh.
My Blog: http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
nope.
grounds out.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
lets get that guy on the post season roster!!!!
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Ward: postseason roster, yay or nay?
My Blog: http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
Good god yes.
Best PH in baseball.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
not this year. not even close.
My Blog: http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
I'm going to try to find a way to analyze PHers. Gimme a bit.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Pinch hitters are judged on the hard hit balls that they have over the course of the year.
Whether they are caught, and result in outs, or if they fall in. This is because pinch hitters have limited plate appearances and thereby limited ABs during the season. Ward has hit the ball hard all year, and most of them have found a glove. If a few of those drop in, his average as a PH goes up dramatically. This isn’t even really a contest, Ward will be on the post season roster, not Hoff.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not disagreeing with you, he should be on the roster, 100%.
I want some stats of PHers, however. And I’ve never looked at them before.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
the stats aren't coming methinks because they refute thy argument.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
No it is because they are hard to find.
It’s a lot harder to actually do work (find statistics) than it is to bitch about someone not finding them.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
ZING!!!!........I'm speechless.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
No he hasn't
it’s been ground out after ground out. Show me something that says otherwise.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Sep 25, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
well,
there was that game in florida.
"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 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
yup, that was a good ONE game. Hmmm......aberration?
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
no.
he’s done it before. He’ll do it again.
And Hoff will have many more minor league games ahead of him.
"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 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I sincerely hope that if Ward makes it, then I am eating crow on this later.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Hardly.
Ward is a great hitter.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's keep Hoff put Ward on in place of Howry.
"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.
sigh.
absolutely.
"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 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
cant take this no more .. gotta get to work in the morning
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Well Instead of killing the bullpen
How about we just toss up a Howry-ball and end this game
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 like it!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
+ 1/1000000
Can’t really disagree with that.
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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoff, wow!
Could Hoff be playing his way onto the playoff roster over Ward? 5-5 with 2 HR’s and 5 RBI’s has to make Lou reconsider things quite a bit!
no it doesn't.
"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 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Just getting in, are we?
BOHICA
"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
Maybe after a few more good games
but not just yet.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
This is only one game,
let’s not get to carried away.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
More than just one game
He was great in the minors this year, and he’s been great in his, admittedly limited, major league at bats this year. Ward, on the other hand, has been pretty bad all year.
minors = irrelevant.
I don’t think Hoff has been all that great. I’m happy he’s been good today, but I think it’s an abberation.
"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 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
he was hitting .300 BEFORE today.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
so's Theriot.
wanna argue with me that Riot is a good hitter too?
"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 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot Is So Good, Mere Statistics Cannot Measure His Greatness!
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
ok, BlueMike...
"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 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
DBacks are out of contention!
: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 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
want the complimentary
back hoe?
"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 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
But there IS a stat that measures it!
GRIT = (Dirt + Determination – Talent) / Opportunity (link)
Kinda old, but still hilarious.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
yeah, I will take his count working, on base getting, clutch at bats any day.
would you prefer the free swinging ways of Ronny? Did Ryan do something to you personally to justify your hate?
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
just not be a particularly good
ball player.
"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 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoff debate, Riot debate, Howry hate
This thread has everything!
"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
Still
Even if he hasn’t been great, the question is… who gives you a better chance to win in the playoffs? Hoff, who’s undeniably played great all year (minors and majors) or Ward, who’s struggled all year? I love Ward, but I’m leaning towards Hoff here.
minor league experience
means NOTHING in the post 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 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
What?
The ability to hit a baseball is what matters. Right now, Hoff has more of that ability than Ward does. THAT is what matters.
No, it doesn't.
What matters is the ability to have a good at bat. Ward is a better hitter. You cannot apply minor league ability here.
"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 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
stats
don’t work for pinch hitters the same way they do for people who get a coupla hundred ABs a 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 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait... what?
So stats don’t matter for pinch hitters now? How would you prefer to determine who the better hitter is? Mere observation?
no
they just don’t work the same way. As Jimmy said, it’s about makign contact with the ball, hitting the ball hard, and having clutch hits. That’s not as easy to measure.
"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 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Hitting is about not making an out.
Period. Whether it’s leading off the game, batting cleanup up 8 runs, or pinch hitting. I think it’s kind of silly to say that stats don’t work the same way. As a hitter, your objective is to not make an our (aside from the rare situation where you’re trying for a sac fly). Hoff is better at not making outs.
Hitting is not about making an out? Duh!
BAs and other stats. used to judge pinch hitters are different simply because of the disparity of total ABs. No more, no less. So stop trying to educate me on how the objective is not to make an out, that’s obvious to anyone who has ever watched a game.
Hoff is not better at pinch hitting, or playing the field than Ward. Hoff, as much as I like him, is a career minor leaguer. Ward has a proven track record, regardless of his struggles this year. It’s really rather simple.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right, it is rather simple.
And I don’t know why you’re not getting it. First off, I’m not trying educate you, I hope it didn’t come off like I’m trying to talk down to you. Sorry if it did.
With that said… who cares about Ward’s track record? The fact is, he’s sucked this year. Sammy Sosa had a hell of a track record, then he fell off. Every player eventually stops being good. It’s absurd to suggest that since Ward was good last year, he’s a better option than Hoff simply because of that. He’s hitting .216 this year. .216! That’s pathetic.
he's not?
in a little over half the at bats, Hoff has nearly as many strikeouts as Ward.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
So what?
How many ground outs? Fly outs? Line outs? An out is an out, and most of the time a K is no different than a ground out. Sometime’s a K is better than a groundout.
Hoff has MORE hits than Ward, in 2/3’s of the at bats. THAT’s a telling stat… number of K’s isn’t even close to telling you anything.
If you don't believe me, ask BB, ask Stoney the evil., hell...
even ask Hawk Harrelson.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
if I have to ask Hawk anything, then I will know that my life needs to end.
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You know he invented the batting glove...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
And the question mark
"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
wasn't he Pope?
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
*Interim* Pope
"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
oh, well...
I wouldn’t put THAT on my resume either…
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
When I told my 80 yr. old father that Hawk claimed...
to have invented the batting glove, he laughed so hard I thought he was gonna choke.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry still in?
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HART?
sigh.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
All I'm saying is ..
and enough ..
GO CUBS … beat these bums and put that pile of soulless concrete to bed!
night all
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
second and third as well.
THROW STRIKES!
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought
it was pretty solid.
We all cheer when the Mets bullpen comes up, or the Brewers pen. Do other teams cheer when Howry comes in?
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Out of all the guys in the bullpen
thats probably one of the guys they should feel pretty confident hitting against. Nothing like one flat fastball after the other….
HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY
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Howry by a hair
"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
It's a tossup
Howry has been plain-out bad, but Hart has potential he’s not coming through on.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, Howry has a track record of being good,
so you can always hope he can find it again.
Hart has no MLB track record so who know’s with him.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 25, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Hart
hes got some potential though. Howry has a history of doing decent so I would say he sucks less
Ward
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Hart at least has a mid 90s fastball and a good cutter when he locates.
Howry pretty much throws batting practice these days.
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Now I'm actually serious
Toss up a gopher ball and end this game.
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leadoff single.
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I guess that's better than Hart walking him
it’ll at least tire Reyes’ arms out
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it’s like playing on the road!
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If he bunts, manuel is a fool
steal the base or hit him around
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SUE
My dad and I were in the bleachers last weekend with Al, and he was introducing us to everyone. Apparently there’s one woman by the name of Sue…and I instantly said, “THE Sue?!” And she shrugged and said, “No, not THAT Sue!” It was classic. And I did not disguise my disappointment very well!
Dan
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Maybe Wright will come up...
….and swing on a 3-0 ball four again. THEN swing at a 3-2 ball FOUR…..THAT WAS FUNNY……….
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"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Dude...
guy just struck out bunting when Reyes had second stolen.
This level of ineptitude is remarkable
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
This may not be news to you....
but MLB.com says Dempster is our starter for game one of the NLDS.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions
Sorry, just got home from work and turned on the game.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
We've been tossing it around a little :)
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
There is no way the Mets blow this one....
seriously, the law of averages state anything that will happen can…
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Dale > Daniel
"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
shocking
seriously shocking.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
No kidding...
why isn’t Reyes gone?
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
It is seriously shocking to me
that you could screw up managing a team that includes Johan (arguably best pitcher in baseball), Reyes (best SS?), Wright (best 3B?), Beltran (top tier OF), Wagner (top tier RP), Pedro (still can bring it…some times), etc., etc.
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Puddles forming on the infield dirt.
That’s healthy. I do want them to finish this game tonight, though, win or lose.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
If you ain't clutch, you ain't much
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
It's important to remember,
that even the best players fail more than they succeed.
That is why baseball is the most difficult sport to play.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Good LOrd, this is amazing!
K
It’s the weirdest thing I’ve seen in a while
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Kevin Hart gets another out
Reyes gets to second tho
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Beltran
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im not watcihg.....but they aint gonna call it.
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"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Mets win.
Hoff misses the line-drive.
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Hey drew,
let’s lobby for Hoff on the post season roster… What do you think?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we should sit Lee.
Let Hoff play first!
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely. All D.Lee is get to everything, hit .290, and 20 HRs...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
so TOTALLY not 2005.
His experience doesn’t mean anything. Hoff has the hot hand!
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't see Lee go 5-5 tonight
DFA the bum!
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Lee didn't even get a bat on the ball!
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Selfish guess bench sitter
"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
And that Ramirez!
Lazy bastadge! Play McGeehee at third!
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoff would never play D in the postseason, neither would Ward. How did Lee even get into this discussion?
please continue nonsensical childish rant. I’m amused. Oh, when Ward fails in the clutch again, you won’t hear me push for the inclusion of Hoff. At that point, I will root for who ever is playing for the cubs, and if it is Ward, then I am going to support him completely. If it is Theriot, then I am going to support him completely. I just think that while it hasn’t been decided (that we know of), that I feel better with Hoff up than Ward. Ward seems done.
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well put....
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by carmen_fanzone on Sep 25, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty sure drew is joking.
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Pretty sure tapdeer is talking about....
…. the whole Hoff/Ward debate earlier.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Sep 25, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh Bob. There you are!
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get dry
get on the plane, and go beat the crap out of the Brewers.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
wrong post dammit. I meant to say simply: Bleh.
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Hart's a joke. Don't tell me he's better than Gascan.
whatever
on to Milwaukee.
Let’s rip their hearts out.
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frustrated.
on the other hand, this was a spring-training team playing today… we almost beat them…
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Fine.
Hit the showers and then grap a plane to beer town, guys.
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I guarantee it's not about the Cubs
The Mets care a lot about this game.
WHO CARES...
….enjoy the game on Sat. Ill be there on Sun.
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"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
No 100 :-(
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we can get 99!
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Hated hearing that from the Mets announcers on mlb.tv.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
to be completely honest
they are some of the best announcers in the league. very unbiased and interesting information
Agreed. I am impressed with them as well.
They are MUCH better to listen to – even when the Mets are mounting a comeback or winning. Very professional. They provide the information in an unbiased manner and let the listener determine how to process the information rather than TELLING people what they should think.
I cringe when I have to listen to Cincy or Houston’s announcers. Terrible.
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Not that upsetting a loss at all
This keeps things interesting in the WC race. Hope for the Brewers to win tonight. I want Johan to have to pitch on Sunday.
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now we can start playing our starters again against Milwaukee...
they need to get back to speed after all
it was a hard line drive down the line
don’t know if Lee would’ve caught it.
doubt it.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Got by him up the line.
Got a glove on it, but not enough.
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
he got a glove on it
but couldn’t hold on.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't Decide Between Mets and Brewers
Both chock full of punk-ass showboats that worry more about untucking their shirts and patting themselves on the back than playing a good game.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
I got radio right now. Was that Hill's fault or just a great slide?
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Whoop de friggin doooo
It decreases the “Must play the Astros” MN to “1”.
McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket
EVERYTHING
is unfair to the Astros.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn U IKE!!!
/shakes fist at heavens
..deep breath..
DAMN U BUD SELIG!!!
/shakes fist at Milwaukee
..deep breath..
DAMN U CHICAGO!!!
/shakes fist at Milwaukee
………Astros management slinks out of the building…….
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
you know
if the Brewers hadn’t selfishly built a domed stadium, the Astros would never have lost that game.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Damm, Houston just needs to Sierra Tango Foxtrox Uniform
How about looking in the mirror and blaming the 3-17 funk in late May through mid-June.
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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
So Mets and Brewers keep doing the same thing until Sunday
Then we beat the Brewers to ruin their dreams.
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I got a feeling the Marlins are going to kick some butt
if they get to play this weekend…
by LT on Sep 25, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
hit pretty hard, I dispute that.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I think
the percentages would probably have been in Lee’s favor — he performs magic with that glove. But it did sound hard hit.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
i guess but who cares really.
we know 2 things for sure: kevin hart + bobby howry are not going to pitch in the playoffs
by lexmarklover on Sep 25, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
also
a mostly AAA team ALMOST beat the Mets.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
yea
they actually did in the first game
by lexmarklover on Sep 25, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
All right kids
I’m off the ledge to bed.
’Night.
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
LOL
Started getting texts in the later innings from Phillies fans that the Cubs are lying down for the Mets and karma is going to get the Cubs in the playoffs for doing that.
Maybe if the Phillies don’t lose 2 out of 3 to the Braves this week, they wouldn’t have to worry about what the Cubs do.
You tell Philly fan
to stuff a cheezsteak up their collective asses and remember we could give a flip about the Mets. We’d rather screw the Brewers.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I told them something
similar to that. It’s funny how little respect the Cubs get here in the Northeast. Phillies want to play the Cubs because the Phillies have “owned” the Cubs over the past few years. Keep dreaming there!
Time to
DFA Howry in my dreams.
Um.
That’s not a euphamism.
Night, all.
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Night drew.
Guess we’ll have to push Ward for President later…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm here.
Just got here tho
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome,
So are you upset with this loss?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks.
Mixed feelings, to be honest — and I’m not happy with myself about that.
I can’t help thinking long-term, this might be a better result. Better chance to start against the Mets, better chance to not see the opposition’s ace until game 3 (assuming Carlos starts on Sunday), better chance the NL’s 2nd best team goes home after Sunday.
But man, that bullpen….
You?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
One other thing
is it leaves the Mets tied or 1 up. With us going to the Brewers for meaningless games (which we’re still going to try somewhat to win) this goads them both on to sprint to the finish line. Hopefully leaving both tired.
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, absolutely
The Phillies, too — they only have a 1 game lead.
Also, it puts the whiners on the brink — one more ’stro loss or Met win eliminates Houston.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
O/T
but the twinkies have tied it up. The ledge jumping in Sox land must be impressive today
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
That triple was something else
Doesn’t matter to me who wins, but that was an exciting play.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Wish I had seen it.
I hate that dome, but I’ll give it one thing, it’s cavernous that some impressive plays can happen
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Two fast runners going 270'
was pretty cool
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh well.
Wish the bullpen had looked better, but I think they’ll be fine. Howry is what he is at this point.
A split when playing the JV versus the Mets varsity isn’t too shabby. Still hope the Cubs see them in a week.
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You're right, of course
But my inner Cub fan cringes at that relief performance.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
If We Can't Win 100.....
I’ll take 99 !!!!
by nervousCUBlover on Sep 25, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
Would you believe
98 and 11 in October?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Brewers win 5-1
Braun w/walk-off grand slam, w 2 out and 2-2 count
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Id rather play the mets
Brewers are getting hot
by cubsfaninatl on Sep 25, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Although, they're playing the Pirates
And they could have easily lost tonight and Monday.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not afraid of the Brewers.
CC can’t pitch 3 games in a row. And we’ve beat him in two of his starts.
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I'm not afraid, either
But I work in Milwaukee . . . .
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure
I want them going into Sunday separated by 1 game, but I don’t want the Brewers in. Rather play NY than LA.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
We're not
I just think that they’re better than the Mets. Bottom line, of course, is Cubs need to take care of business themselves. Just one of those things that fans think about – and shouldn’t, I suppose.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
vtyd453s5dfuce3s634sturcfuce457!!!
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what's that all about?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Brewers...
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ah
Yeah. Well, they aren’t playing the Pirates tomorrow.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
USC is roaring back, too, DAMNIT.
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What the hell...?
ORE ST looked so good in the first 1/2
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Twins just won.
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Deep doo-doo for the Sox
They play CLE while the Twins get KC
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe since Aug 1
The Royals have the 2nd best record in AL or MLB, I can’t remember which. Heard it on the KC radio today.
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Must be Sept 1
16-7 so far.
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Well, maybe it's not so bad, then
What a weekend for baseball, though.
Three teams in the NL fighting for 2 spots, and the AL Central up for grabs.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Dan, still watching the football game?
How about that punt?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:45 PM CDT reply actions
Gamecasting. Playing my new Nintendo Wii SUPER MARIO GALAXY.
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Was off the side of the punter's foot
Bounced, then rolled about 15 yards to the USC 6
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Good. Down with USC.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Dat's right
Until Bucky loses, there’s a chance! It’s ridiculous to even think that, but . . . there’s a chance!
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean, this is way to ahead of ourselves...
…but the Rose Bowl is PAC-10 v BIG 10. So granted there’s the probability that if we win out and so do they, we meet at the Rose Bowl anyway. But any loss for USC is good for football (IMO), and it just opens things up for the Badgers to get to the title game. RB is a fall back in that scenario, really.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Most definitely
Having said that, Saturday could be scary. Michy is going to throw a lot more deep balls than FSU did, I think. Still not sure why Fresno didn’t open it up more.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I posted this earlier.
Michigan is 100/120 in points/game, 88/120 in rushing, and 101/120 in passing.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
ah. well, I like that, but
still always tough for Bucky in the Big House
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
3 players off the playoffs roster:
Bob Howry (not pitching well with consistency)
Koyie Hill (not needed; plus horrible defensively. Last night he tipped Samarzidja’s pitches. Tonight he pretended to block the plate 6 feet ahead of it, allowing the runner to run around him and touch home. A good catcher gets the ball from RF and moves back into the runner to tag him; he doesn’t stay put in the middle of the basepaths 6 feet away from home.)
D. Ward (not hitting; Hoffpauir is the hot hand: play it!)
This gamne is all but over. Let's hope the missed PAT doesn't come back to bite them in the ass.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yep. it's over
and I’m out. good nite!
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
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