First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Sunday 9/28, 1:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 28, 2008 1:00 PM CDT
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Where’s Dome?
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Watching the Mets vs. Fish
Those fish are scary.
"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.
what's the score?
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
THe Bears
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 28, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be against the good old one game playoff again this year
That was so much fun last year.
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!
Ha ha. Good one.
"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.
How many people are here?
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!
not many ...
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
now you're going to get all existential on us :D
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
11
Oh, wait, that’s the Cubs magic number.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 28, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I think, therefore I am
"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.
there goes the no-no
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
that was quick
and I am saying TWSS so no one else can!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
I have a feeling
This is going to be awful to watch. HAHAH
I'm still a big fan of Guzman's
Today pretty much seals up the fact that he won’t be on the playoff roster. Hopefully he can be a big part of the team next year.
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!
Volunteering To Provide Mets PBP
if there’s no objections.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
Sure. Saves me flipping channels.
"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.
go for it
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Nice K!
"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.
Emelie, where are all your BFF's?
Sue, Maddy, etc.?
"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.
dunno... I know Sue was at yesterday's game...
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
that just seems odd to me
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
So what the heck does that mean for him in the postseason
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
That strikes me as a little...ummm....weird?
"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.
and my stupid reply button isn't working
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
damn sue, drewishdrew, etc. aren't here to make this funny..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Man, he has a great breaking ball today.
"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.
Good Pitching Guzman!
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Guzman K's the side
Awesome
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
meanwhile oliver perez is sucking it up
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
I wonder if the BrewCrew is pissed that the Fish don't have Hanley in the lineup
"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.
Mets Pitching Coach out
making sure Perez is OK and focused.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
the reply button is your friend
go in a corner and talk to Chanman :-)
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
maybe you...are the one confusing.....the thread?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
you still haven't mastered the art of reply
-1000 BCB points
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
What's the over/under on CC pitch count
130? 140?
till his arm falls off.
"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.
this is his last start as a brewer so i wouldn't doubt it
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
If he wins tody I bet he starts tomorrow
if the Mets win also. He just doesn’t care about no arm falling off.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 28, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
There was this Brewers fan at the game yesterday
Holding up a “Completely Useless By September” sign. And he seemed so proud of the cleverness of it, and all the Cubs fans could just watch him make a fool of himself.
what a tool
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Little do we know that the sign was really about Corey Hart...
…and the “CUBS” thing was just a coincidence.
CC's sporting a Fielderesque physique
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Prince shows off his gold glove
NOT
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
Woo Hoo! 1-0
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Prince Fielder is just a clever name
He can’t bend over to field a ground ball if the playoff picture was on the line.
Cecil can't make the play very well, huh?
Bob calls Fielder’s legs “tree-trunk legs”
"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.
loved that
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
I think he tripped over his long pants hanging down below his spikes
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 28, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Cedeno has been showing his ugly side recently
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
OK, I know you are doing the PBP but where are we? I missed the start of your coverage.
can you give us a game reset so I know what the context is?
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 28, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Mets game against the fish
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
there are all bored to tears, aren't they?
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Absorbing the mojo of Soto's bat into his body.
"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.
He's trying to take the curse off his bat
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 28, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
That just sounds nasty for some reason
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 28, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely.
"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.
Thanks.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 28, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Did it stop raining there or are they just dealing with it to get the game in?
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 28, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
just a note
it is being broadcast there in case you have access…
by LT on Sep 28, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
hi sue!
how was the game?
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
missed it... I'll look forward to it
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Is anyone really going to be surprised
if the Cubs win this game?
Sounded like (since I didn't see it)
Prince Fielder did his best Leon Durham impression.
"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
So I guess Guzman only gets outs by strikeout
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
I vote that out counts as strike two and he continues to try and strike him out
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
Except when it's a fly ball
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 28, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess we can't substitute Guzman for Howry on Wednesday, huh?
"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.
sunuvagun cedeno actually catches the ball!
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
I don't know what's more annoying
Counsell’s or Bagwell’s
OMG Cedeno caught it
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
Jorge Cantu Pops To RF, 3 down
To the btm of the 3rd, still no score.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
Z pinch hitting
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
Z!!!
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Does that count as a quality start to a quality start?
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 28, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Gaudin
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 28, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Really? Maybe it's a good time to take a shower.
"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.
A Parade of former Mets in the NY booth
Strawberry, Piazza, Kranepool, Ralph Kiner…
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
Hey all!
Z being brought in is pretty awesome.
by Craig in South Bend on Sep 28, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions
Angel Guzman should be on the playoff roster
I’m just sayin
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
Zambrano is taking over at SS
as a defensive sub
Soriano walks
CC’s pitch count projection: 178
That's just for today
He can do another 100 tomorrow
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 28, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
Who guessed that, for at least 2 innings anyway, CC would be outperformed by Angel of all guys?
by Craig in South Bend on Sep 28, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't he on short rest?
Maybe he’ll do his best Javier Vasquez impersonation.
Sabathia so far with 35 pitches in the 3rd.
Let’s see how far he goes.
"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.
Now 40 pitches.
"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.
Prince had no clue that was the third out
Idiot
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
Can Cecil even count to 3?
"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.
Ok I'm going to take a shower
I expect a full report when I return. :P
Good hustle, there CC
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. America is ruled over it like an army of steamrollers." It isn't "rolled", it's "ruled".
Tommie Agee was out.
Gaudin is trying to pitch his way
on the postseason roster
So was Guzman and so was Wuertz yesterday
but isn’t the pitching staff completely set, since Howry and Samardzija were confirmed by Lou?
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
I don't know all of the rules but Len was saying something like the roster can be
changed at some point. Maybe after the NLCS? Wish I knew the rules more.
"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.
You can change players between rounds of the playoffs.
So if the Cubs win the NLDS, they can change their roster for the NLCS.
Can be changed each round of the playoffs, true
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Josh Willingham Flies to CF, 3 down
to the btm of the 4th, no score
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
ooh Soto's going on that Disney trip!
too bad I hate all things Disney
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
6 of 1 half dozen of t'other
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
SO here's a thought
We’ve seen how good CC is. We know that he’s going to be a FA come the end of the season. So assuming that the brewers can’t keep him do the cubs go after him hard? Marquis would probably have to go, but you would have a rotation of Z, CC, Dempster, Harden and Lilly. That would be one hell of a rotation
isn't demp a FA also?
little to no chance of CC being a Cub
why?
Because of money? I would think the cubs wouldn’t have a problem with that, especially if they win it all this year
Because the Cubs have...
…Z, Lilly, Harden and Marquis under contract for next year, would probably like to keep Dempster, and have Samardzija and Gaudin to find spots for as well.
Nick Evans Grounds to SS, 3 down
to the 5th inning, still 0-0 at Shea
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
54 pitches for CC so far. He's a real worker.
"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 dread this revamped Tribune
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
I think they're going to cartoon it up
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
lol
a colleague of mine uses that font and it drives me insane
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Last time I used that font was in college
Back then it was kind of cool
no Doonesbury please!
Garry Trudeau needs to draw for the Daily Worker.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
I'm starting to read the news on the internet anyway (nytimes, tribune sports, etc.)
"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.
that's part of the reason for their change
I get most of my news online but I’m still a sucker for newsprint
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
BTW, the Mets web site AmazinAvenue is really pissed at Lou for taking out
Guzman and bringing in “the scrubs”
"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.
Amezega Ks!
5 Ks for Oliver Perez, has now retired 7 in a row
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
Scott "Don't Call Me Susan" Olsen Ks
Halfway home, 0-0 at Shea
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
Ron Santo really losing focus in the booth
He’s daydreaming about October glory …
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Ramon Castro Flies to CF, 3 out
End of 5th, scoreless between Fish and Metropolitans.
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
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