L.A. Goodbye: Cubs-Dodgers Series Preview
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 8:36 AM CDT
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There have been, since the World Series began in 1903, 103 major league postseasons -- no, I haven't miscounted; there was no World Series in 1904, nor a postseason in 1994.
The Cubs and Dodgers, historic franchises, have participated in 35 of those between them. Between them they've been in 26 World Series (ten for the Cubs, 16 for the Dodgers; only the Cardinals, with 13, and the Dodgers, have won more NL pennants than the Cubs since 1900) and nine other postseasons in the divisional play era without making it to the Series (five for the Cubs, four for the Dodgers). But tomorrow marks the first time in the long history of both these teams that they will meet in a postseason game.
I thought, rather than do position by position matchups, which rarely mean anything (seriously: catchers don't do battle with each other on the field), I'd take a look back at the seven games these two teams played against each other during the regular season -- with the caveat that the Dodgers are a very different team now than they were then, having added Manny Ramirez and Casey Blake to their offense. The Cubs won the season series 5-2 by sweeping the Dodgers at home and splitting four games in Los Angeles.
May 26 at Wrigley Field -- Cubs 3, Dodgers 1:
Ryan Dempster [had his] 11th good start of the season. Yes, all 11 -- look at his previous game log and you'll see that although he had a couple of "not-great" starts, he hasn't been blown out of any of them, and has gone six or more innings in 10 of 11. Today, after getting out of a first-inning jam he caused himself by walking the nearly-unwalkable Juan Pierre by a nicely-executed rundown of Pierre trying to score (my friend and BCB reader bison texted me from California, where he had scored it from home 1-6-4-5-2-3-4), Dempster settled down and retired nine of the next ten hitters he faced, finally running into trouble in the fifth when Mark DeRosa couldn't handle an infield popup and had no play as Matt Kemp, who had doubled, scored LA's only run.
Dempster got himself out of another jam in the 6th, after he had loaded the bases with two singles and a walk to Kemp, and again in the 7th, when no one was warming up, a testament to how overworked the bullpen was in all the extra-inning games in Pittsburgh. Dempster threw 117 pitches, 71 for strikes, and Bob Howry had to do the same thing in the 8th. We couldn't figure out why Scott Eyre, warmed and ready, didn't come in to face two lefty hitters in James Loney and Delwyn Young. Lou explained during the news conference that he thought Howry was throwing better, and it appears he wanted to give Howry a confidence-builder.
That's a risky way to win games, but it worked. Howry struck out Loney and got Young to fly to Jim Edmonds (the ball, not too far away from Alfonso Soriano, had us yelling, "Let Edmonds take it!" (We were threatening to ask the Cubs to put those beeping sounds you hear from trucks backing up near the wall so Alfonso would know when he's getting close to it, either that or yellow crime-scene tape.)
Dempster, for his part, continued pitching well all year -- he only had one or two bad starts the entire season.
May 28 at Wrigley Field -- Cubs 3, Dodgers 1:
[Kosuke] Fukudome, who has been in an offensive funk, snapped out of it with the double, a single and a walk, and made a couple of sparkling defensive plays in right field. How anyone could consider hurting the defense by moving him to CF and putting a minor league first baseman in right, I simply cannot understand. It does appear, as I keep saying, that Jim Edmonds is done, done, D-O-N-E (have I said done?). He went 0-for-4 last night, got booed roundly the last two times, and his bat speed is probably about the same as Cubs hitting coach Gerald Perry's would be if Perry took the field now. Edmonds did make one nice catch going back on a fly ball to the warning track; his fielding is still decent and he catches everything he gets to. I still fail to see how this team is helped by his presence.
Last night's performance by Kerry Wood ought to quiet a similar chorus asking for him to be replaced at closer. He looked dominant and seems to be getting more comfortable in the role each time out. Meanwhile, Carlos Marmol had a shaky outing, loading the bases before getting out of the jam. I'd like to see him rest up some, as he's bordering on severe overwork.
Well, obviously, I was wrong about Edmonds that day in May -- he started hitting right after that and has been an exemplary presence on the field and in the clubhouse. His postseason experience -- he has more than anyone else on the club, even Alfonso Soriano -- will be invaluable in October.
May 29 at Wrigley Field -- Cubs 2, Dodgers 1:
Before a near-sellout of 39,945 on a night that was, by the end, starting to get cold, the Cubs provided 9th and 10th inning dramatics that had Wrigley Field rocking as I have never heard it for a regular season game this early in the year, and Alfonso Soriano shut up his critics (for a day, at least) by poking a single into left field, scoring Mike Fontenot with the winning run in an excruciatingly exciting 2-1 Cubs win over the Dodgers, completing the Cubs' fourth three-game sweep at home this season, moving their home record to a spectacular 22-8, pushing them 11 games over .500 for the first time since the last day of the ill-fated 2004 season...
Remind me again why the Cubs need another starting pitcher? They allowed an admittedly hurting LA "offense" three runs in this series, and the only one Carlos Zambrano allowed last night was on a bases-loaded walk after he had helped load the bases by hitting Matt Kemp. Z admitted in his postgame comments that he knew he didn't have his best stuff or command; he walked four, tying his season high, and had to get, essentially, five outs in that tense eighth inning because his defense deserted him (Mark DeRosa let a ball go off his glove which was ruled a hit, and Ryan Theriot made a throwing error, both of which could have been outs). Z threw an alarmingly high total of 130 pitches -- something we haven't seen since the Baker era. However, Lou said in his own postgame remarks that he'll keep Z on a short leash in his next start...
It was right after that when Z's shoulder started to bark at him and a little over two weeks later, he had to be taken out of a game at Tampa Bay and wound up on the DL. I think Z is fine now, but the staff will have to watch his pitch count closely. (Yet another reason Bob Howry shouldn't be on the playoff roster.)
June 5 at Dodger Stadium -- Cubs 5, Dodgers 4:Kerry Wood, who some here were ready to throw under the bus when he had a tough debut as closer on Opening Day, is now leading the National League in saves.
Once again, this team won with a different hero; last night it was Kosuke Fukudome, who hit his first MLB home run away from Wrigley Field and who drove in the winning run with e perfectly-placed single off his countryman Takashi Saito in the 9th inning.
The Cubs blew an early 4-0 lead when Jeff Kent homered twice, once off Ryan Dempster, once off Bob Howry, who nearly did a Ted Lilly slam-the-glove-down move, rare for him -- you almost never see Howry show emotion on the mound -- but this resilient team came back. Props to Neal Cotts for throwing a scoreless inning -- so far, since his recall, Cotts looks more like the setup man who had a 1.94 ERA for the 2005 champion White Sox, than the guy who got sent down seemingly never to return last year.
Kent won't be playing in this series (and we hope, neither will Howry), and it would be great if Fukudome could get out of his two-month offensive funk and contribute in this series.
June 6 at Dodger Stadium -- Dodgers 3, Cubs 0:
... they just got beat last night when they got shut down by a pretty good pitcher. That kind of stuff happens even to great teams (example: the 114-win 1998 Yankees got shut out five times, including by scores of 7-0, 9-0 and 11-0. This makes three for the 2008 Cubs). [Hiroki] Kuroda not only held the Cubs to four harmless singles, he also struck out eleven and didn't walk anyone.
I posted a long diatribe about Ryan Theriot's lack of range in that recap; obviously, we're long past the time when any change is going to be made (especially with Ronny Cedeno now with a balky shoulder because of the dumb dive he made into 1B in NY last week). Theriot's the SS, for good or bad, for the duration. We can only hope that Kuroda's more hittable in game three than he was that night in June.
June 7 at Dodger Stadium -- Dodgers 7, Cubs 3:Carlos Zambrano actually threw six good innings; unfortunately, his defense deserted him in the seventh, with Aramis Ramirez charged with one error and Kosuke Fukudome dropping a catchable fly ball (the latter would have ended the seventh inning with the score only 4-3 Dodgers). You simply can't give a major league team five outs in any inning and expect to win.
All of this was after the Cubs had fashioned leads of 2-0 and 3-2 against the tough Derek Lowe, and even though Z had given up a ton of hits, he had gotten out of every jam up to the point where Russell Martin homered to tie the game at 2. In fact, all three homers hit today -- Martin's, Alfonso Soriano's, and the killer three-run blast from Matt Kemp that put the game away -- didn't seem as if they were going to go out when they first left the bat. All seemed routine fly balls that wound up carrying; Dodger Stadium seems more conducive to that during the day than at night.
And those defensive lapses were the story of the game; otherwise Z and Lowe matched up pretty well, and once the game was out of hand, Neal Cotts threw an inning and a third without allowing anything else, saving the rest of the bullpen for tomorrow.
So -- the Cubs could have defeated Derek Lowe (who is 2-1, 3.25 in eight career starts vs. the Cubs) if they'd have played a more solid defensive game, and note that the Dodger homers were hit during a day game, when the ball carries better than at night; all the games in the division series are likely to be night games (the first three definitely are).
June 8 at Dodger Stadium -- Cubs 3, Dodgers 1:Apart from Geovany Soto's throwing error on Juan Pierre's first-inning steal, which allowed Pierre to go to third and score on an infield out, the Cubs were nearly flawless in front of the national audience. Jason Marquis -- see, I knew he had this kind of talent, as Mark DeRosa said:
"I think sometimes he becomes his own worst enemy," DeRosa said. "He sometimes doesn't realize how great his stuff is. When he's on, he's tough to hit. He has a good sinker, he had good command of his slider and his split. He's a good pitcher. He's been a good pitcher in this league."
Exactly. Marquis threw strikes last night and had terrific movement on his pitches. If he hadn't run into trouble in the 7th inning, Lou might have let him finish, as he had thrown only 89 pitches when he was removed, but taking him out in favor of Carlos Marmol was the right thing to do.
Marquis probably won't pitch -- much -- in this series, but it's nice to know that he has this terrific outing, one of his best of the year, to think about if he winds up going against the Dodgers. LA, in fact, is one of his favorite opponents; in 9 career appearances against them (8 starts) he's 3-1, 1.99 in 54.1 innings.
So there you have it. For the Dodger fan's point of view please check out our SBN Dodgers site True Blue LA, and I also wanted to give a shout-out to my friend Rob McMillin's site that covers both the Dodgers and Angels, 6-4-2. (And Rob's wife Helen is a Cubs fan and occasional BCB poster.) In case you haven't already looked up my 2008 preseason predictions, there's the link; usually it's pretty embarrassing, but only half so this year. I nailed the NL playoff teams, all four of them. (Not so much for the AL, but at least I'm in good company; hardly anyone would have picked the Rays, White Sox or Twins back in March). I'll stand by my NL predictions for the postseason, too: the Cubs to win this series 3-1, and the Brewers over the Phillies, setting up what ought to be a terrific NLCS.
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This post needs some pictures
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.
by JohnM on Sep 30, 2008 8:39 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
beautiful
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 30, 2008 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could get used to seeing that every year.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 30, 2008 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto...
…but it would seem a little out of place in 2009.
by sniffy the bee on Sep 30, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Step one...
Perty, though.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NLCS ticket drawing
Anyone know what happened to the emails? I’ve been searching and nothing. They have taken the info off cubs.com. When we beat the Dodgers I want to get to Chicago for game 2 of NLCS. I’m feeling lucky but no info from MLB. Did anyone get anything?
I agree Al, 3-1 sounds about right to me. I’m just worried about getting off to a good start and everything will take care of itself.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
by mrcubsfan on Sep 30, 2008 8:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think any NLCS emails have been sent out yet.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There were supposed to go out Monday right?
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
by mrcubsfan on Sep 30, 2008 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure.
But based on what happened last time, I wouldn’t be surprised to find out they’re late.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phillies sent their e-mails out already about NLCS
I didn’t win but if the Cubs and Phillies meet, I should be able to swing a ticket from someone.
by PhillyCub on Sep 30, 2008 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're my new best friend, neighbor...
also looking for a Cubs/Phils matchup in the NLCS and failed in the lottery for the Phils.
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Sep 30, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the emails weren't being sent until Oct 1 or 2
I remember the date being in October, so I wouldn’t worry yet.
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on Sep 30, 2008 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NLCS winners notified via email Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
NLCS sale for winners Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 Noon – 6 p.m.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Sep 30, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based on the season series, we can expect to have 4 or 5 low scoring pitching dominated games
Which are the worst kind of games for my sanity.
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!
by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 8:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
They never really blew this team out. All pretty close games.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Sep 30, 2008 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This guarantees a blowout
Hopefully in our favor!
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 30, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitching is KING and that should be bore out abundantly in this series
Given the aforementioned truism this series will come down to the team that can execute its offense the best. I see these games being relative low-scoring affairs. Cubs need Alfonso Soriano to hit because he has become the bellweather for this offense. Cubs also need to play good defense in support of our pitchers. And finally, our starting pitchers need to get deep into games given the dubious nature of our middle relief.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 8:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not just pitching, but
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
These games doubtful will be slugfests
The starting pitching on both sides of the ledger is good. The back end of each bullpen is also good (Marmol, Wood) and (Kershaw, Saito, Broxton). Execute, execute, execute will be the key on offense. It was something the Cubs became marvelously good at the first half of the season. They need to get back to that.
NLDS MVP — Ryan Theriot
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IIRC We got to Saito everytime we faced him this year
He may have been injured at the time, but our approach of taking his pitches and getting on base seemed to work. That bodes well for any ninth inning rallies if we need them.
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!
by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait for the games to start.
I expect the key is more than pitching. Quality pitching is probable from both sides and patience at the plate will set the tone. One pitch at bats will allow their starters to gain rythym and confidence.
Making the LA pitchers battle every at bat and getting to Torre’s pen will create opportunity. All pretty obvious, but the Cubs have wavered between a patient team and a pressing team all season. They have won both ways during the season, but I doubt that continues in the playoffs.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least you admit "pitching is king" is a truism.
I suppose that’s progress.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what's queen? No Freddy Mercury references please.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 30, 2008 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strong defense?
She’s beautiful when you do it right, a bitch when you don’t.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
We have to not allow Torre to manufacture runs. Keep the runners in place for the DP and out of scoring position.
by 100yearitch on Sep 30, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who can tell me the name of the Chicago based band....
that had a mini hit with the song Al used in the thread title ? (LA Goodbye) No googling is permitted.
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 8:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd answer, but of course I already know.
I’ll let the rest of you do that.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why, that'd be none other than...
Ides Of March!
by AndrewJStone on Sep 30, 2008 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Winner winner!!!
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for playing this edition of "Stump the Chump"
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Car Talk fan?
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Sep 30, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean the stump the chump thing?
My buddy Jimmy (from suburban Westchester) and I have been using that term for every bit 30 yeaers—do they use it?
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Car Talk is AWESOME
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Sep 30, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm your vehicle, baby. I'll take you anywhere you want to go.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They sort of morphed into Survivor.....
same songwriter/driving force behind both bands—the great Jim Peterik. He also wrote pretty much every hit .38 Special ever had and others by Chase, Henry Paul Band and more..a Blessed man creatively.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good morning all...
Go Cubs Go!! Go Cubs Go!! Go Cubs Go!!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 30, 2008 8:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 30, 2008 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yo Willie!
Go Cubs Go!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 30, 2008 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy's in the house!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 30, 2008 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it Wednesday yet?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost Badgerman...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 30, 2008 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do we do until tomorrow other than drink and blog?
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eat lots of health food. Pizza, nachos and brats should do it.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 30, 2008 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got all the health food groups you mentioned
plus barley and hops in a bottle the 4th food group so I’m good to go.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like you are ready to go.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 30, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm completely ambivalent about the Sox
I just don’t care one way or the other. Do you have to hate them to be a true Cubs fan? I’m only talking about the team; not its fans.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not being from Chicago...
…I couldn’t give a rat’s backside about them one way or another.
But I do have a soft spot for the Twinkies.
by sniffy the bee on Sep 30, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Similar thoughts here
Great baseball management. Too bad the owner is a tightwad
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to watch the Sox last night...
…but I just CAN’T STAND Hawk. That guy really is so bad it’s painful. I don’t know how even the Sox fans can put up with him.
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I kind of like Hawk, and really don’t care for DJ (who is gone after this year anyways.) He is entertaining and is really passionate, kind of like Ron is on the air, IMHO.
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it's that...
1. Stupid hillbilly southern accent
2. The long pauses
3. The lack of a vocab
4. It sounds like he has the mic in his throat
5. That PUT it on the BOARD thing – I mean, come on!
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds more like
insults than criticism.
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Revised...
1. Long pauses with seemingly nothing to say
2. Limited use of descriptive words to articulate the elements of the game
3. Sound engineers for the TV broadcast should decrease the bass input on his mic and try to increase the mid and high ranges for a more enjoyable listening experience
others omitted based on input
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, I'm just saying...
…think about what non-Cubs fans have to say about Santo. I know plenty of guys who HATE him as a broadcaster, mostly because since they aren’t Cubs fans, they are not excited by his style of commentary. Hawk is the same way. All those nauances, a lot of Sox fans LOVE them, because it articulates the Sox to them, and the experience of watching a Sox game, much like Santo does for Cubs fans.
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta say
I’m with derv and not for any constructive reasons, it’s his schtick that I can’t stand. His home run calls and strike out calls just irritate me. Maybe that is due to the fact that I am not a White Sox fan, but either way, I cannot watch him.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're contrived.
I can see Pat’s home-run call having evolved into what it is. I think Hawk said “what can I say that will become a catch-phrase”.
"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 30, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
and they come across that way. I understand that every announcer wants “their call.” Hawk’s just doesn’t work for me because it seems separate from the game. The good home run calls, IMO, are those like Pat’s, Haray Carry’s and Brickhouse’s that aren’t intended to be catch-phrases.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What it comes down to, I think,
is Hawk’s call sounds like something on a baseball video game. That is, something preprogrammed to go off when a home run is hit. No genuine, organic emotion, just an automated response.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly what
I was trying to get at, it isn’t a reaction to what is going on on the field, it Hawk trying to steal the attention for himself
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus he is ugly
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is funny...
Ken “Hawk” Harrelson (born September 4, 1941) after one really good season with the Red Sox in 1968 during an eight season, 4 team, injury (and/or abstinence) shortened baseball career as a First Baseman and Corner Outfielder managed to go on to become one of the worst announcers in the history of human beings announcing things.
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaha
It’s really funny
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawk is
…probably the most homer-ish announcer I’ve ever heard (and I don’t mean that in the Simpsons sense, I mean biased, and not in a fun way). He makes the DBacks Daron Sutton seem like Pat Summerall. I could deal with his accent, it’s his insulting catch phrases and out and out rooting for the home team that get me. He could take some lessons from Vin Scully in that dept. I think he’s also probably so old school he doesn’t realize that people from around the country, and not all just Sox fans listen to his broadcasts via the internet, so it’s less acceptable these days. I have a Tigers fan friend who practically throws up when he has to listen to the ChiSox-Tigers games on MLB audio.
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch tonight for a preview of the Dick Stockton show
Since we get to listen to him during our whole series.
I think we are 0-6 the last 6 Cub games he has called.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mercy!
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty much the same way.
The only time I truly dislike the Sox is when they’re playing the Cubs or when one of their fans (or members of their organization) goes out of his (or her) way to disrespect the Cubs. Otherwise, they’re just another AL team to me. I do like a few of their players, though — particularly Dye, Thome and this Alexei Ramirez kid. (Can’t stand AJ, of course.)
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have no feelings either way on the Sox, but
believe the Sox making the playoffs is always good for the City. I live here, so I hope they pull it off.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
or are the Sox announcers freakin annoying?
by 100yearitch on Sep 30, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even a lot of my Sox friends find them annoying.
Most of them avoid Hawk and listen to the radio.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not just you.
I can’t stand them.
by sue369 on Sep 30, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hadn't seen this anywhere but congratulations
to Ryan Theriot, the much bashed short stop for finished 6th in the batting average race. I don’t think any of us envisioned this for him this year. You can complain all you want about his range but every team needs a table setter and if he can get on base 2 or 3 times each game against the Dodgers things will be a little brighter for the Cubs.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
by mrcubsfan on Sep 30, 2008 8:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course 2 of those 3 times he gets on base per game are quickly erased by DPLee
I kid, I kid. I’m not a fan of Theriot, this series especially will be difficult since Rafael Furcal will be playing SS for the other team. I will give Theriot credit for being there all year and getting on base
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also finished second in the NL in caught stealings
D’oh!
(But still, congrats on the .387 OBA, Riot.)
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.
by JohnM on Sep 30, 2008 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he could steal, he wouldn't be
on first as often when DLee bats.
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by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
8th in OBA in the NL.
Yeah, I know. No power. Still, .387 and 8th-ranked in the league is pretty impressive. Ranked 9th in total hits.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot is a lot like all those little sh@t middle infielders the Cardinals throw out every year
Lots of foul balls, takes walks, gets on base, and annoying as hell to the other team. There are the known downsides to players like that as well.
Just nice to know we have our own annoying middle infielder for once.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
This little sh** middle infielders you reference???? Craig Counsell has 2 World Series rings. Ditto David Eckstein. And members of those championship teams would all tell you that those two guys were invaluable.
So that is awfully good company for Ryan Theriot if that is the inference you are trying to make.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Counsell and Eckstein are the obvious examples
Aaron Miles, Brendan Ryan, Felipe Lopez, Im getting sick to my stomach just thinking of more.
I wasn’t trying to mock Theriot, I was just calling it what it is. Of course teams need the little guys to help win championships. If anything I was complementing him for being something that the Cubs haven’t had in some time.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All so damn scrappy...
"Chase Daniel has more touchdowns (seven) than incompletions (six) the past two weeks. Which is just silly." Pat Forde, ESPN
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me add Adam Kennedy and Ceaser Izturis to that list
Those are just the guys from this season.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't include the Cards scrappiness players
without Stubby Clapp.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
scrap-tacular
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 30, 2008 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
reminds me of Augie Ojeda who...
…killed us last year with his scrappiness
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bite your tongue...
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Counsell has 2 series rings. A-Rod has zero
Then Counsell > A-Rod?
This argument is BS. Guys like Counsell have rings because they were lucky enough to be on good teams. Players like Counsell are not why teams are good.
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by berselius on Sep 30, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not necessarily true
Those teams had other big men. The arg is not counsell>arod, the arg is no team is all arods, you need scrappy players as well.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Sep 30, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and how many times this season did you see Theriot
be a major pain at the plate with a runner on late and get the single needed to setup runners on first and third or just be the ice breaker in the 8th and get on to start things. The guy is not an easy out no matter who’s pitching.
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is one of the nice things Theriot brings to the table
Instead of Todd Walker or Jose Macias swinging and missing at three pitches, Theriot can run up a pitch count and take a walk.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DING DING DING!
We have a winner.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but Todd Walker did a fine job of TV critic
He knew what the announcers from BOTH teams said. During the game.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Todd retire? Forgot about him.
(man, I am really blowing off work today)
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so
I did a quick search and it looks like he was DFA’d by the A’s early in the season. He didn’t accept the minor league assignment, so he is probably just doing whatever unless someone offers him a major league deal. And if he doesn’t get one, he’s probably done.
by rambler19 on Sep 30, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like that may have been 2007
Watch him resurface as a broadcaster…
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+100
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 30, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More importantly, he's a Cub.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, credit where credit is due...
…a .387 OBP is damn good.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Theriot has made me a believer...
Theriot has become the ignitor. He is not a Gold Glover but he surprisingly has held his own at shortstop.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need a picture
of Ryan Theriot, The IGNITOR!
"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 30, 2008 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE it!
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How's this?
"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
by Clutch16 on Sep 30, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there we go!
RYAN THERIOT POWERS ACTIVATE!
Form of… a weak arm!
Shape of… a single to right!
And I’ll FORM THE HEAD!
"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 30, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seeing Cedeno this past weekend
I really don’t mind having Theriot this postseason.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I knew
hell, I wish SOMEONE knew how to help Cedeno get his head in the game.
"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 30, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have Aramis cuff him on the ear between each play?
"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
by Clutch16 on Sep 30, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Lou did that
every five minutes in the clubhouse.
"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 30, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
It’s like someone stole his Onedec Juice. Theriot, perhaps…?
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nicely done.
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is how the Iranian Press reported this story...
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"That chili is NOT sitting well."
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha Ha. Photoshopping the previously photoshopped.
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by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ding ding ding
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you just call Ryan Theriot ignorant?
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember during a late-inning comeback
Some Cub was quoted as saying
“We know that if Theriot gets on anything can happen”
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, like the game ending on a pick-off.
I keed!!! We all know that only happened to Lance Johnson!
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I completely agree with your assessment of Theriot.
He does a lot of little things well. Things that help a ballclub win.
by storkysm on Sep 30, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually I nailed his on base and came .002 from his BA.
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 30, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Cubs!!!
I can’t stop thinking about the playoffs!!! Let’s work these West Coast Hippies over!
"Commit to the Indian!"
by Bpatterson83 on Sep 30, 2008 8:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
your 2008 preseason predictions
are so embarrassing, the link doesn’t even work.
by nathew on Sep 30, 2008 9:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I noticed that.
I searched the site for them, copied & pasted the link, but it doesn’t work. You can find them by searching for “predictions” (no quotes) in the search box. It’s on the second page (click “next” once).
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem with the link is the spaces in the URL i believe.
Does this work. PREDICTIONS
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that one works.
Thanks for fixing it. I have no idea why those spaces showed up.
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by Al on Sep 30, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not surprising all the regular games were close.
Didn’t they finish 1,2 in most of the pitching stats.
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 30, 2008 9:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta start drinking today during the Cubs rally, hell good as time as any
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Sep 30, 2008 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should I start drinking today or tomorrow?
by daeviant on Sep 30, 2008 9:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go ahead and start now
by game time tomorrow, you’ll be unconscious. when you come to, check the BCB site for Al’s recap.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting tomorrow, at 3:00 when I get home from work. :P
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by slcathena on Sep 30, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone going to the rally this afternoon at Daley Plaza?
Thinking that I might wander over during lunch…
"Chase Daniel has more touchdowns (seven) than incompletions (six) the past two weeks. Which is just silly." Pat Forde, ESPN
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 9:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep... anyone sporting their BCB shirt?
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you go and do wear the BCB shirt...
… take pix and post them!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have worn it to work today!
Dang…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a long sleeve version available for the playoffs???
…I’ll take two right now. I met ‘tville’ in Wrigleyville after the clinch and had a beer with him b/c he was wearing his BCB shirt.
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by derv on Sep 30, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No long sleeves... yet.
Maybe, though. I’ll see.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could always wear a long sleeve shirt underneath it.
I wore a long underwear shirt under mine and Z ended up throwing a no hitter. Think about it.
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 30, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
any available at all?
"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker
by KyCubsFan on Sep 30, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
buy a XXXXL and then put it over your winter coat.
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to try and get down there, too.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do more than try, honey.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the way...
look for me… I’ll be the one in the Cubs jersey.
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. Sounds good. I
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the spirit of our favorite white sox fan coming over to visit yesterday
Who you guys got winning tonight in the always exciting one game playoff?
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 9:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
I just know that the White Sox will be playing
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the home stadium of the White Sox
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't think it matters.
The AL Central isn’t going to beat the Rays, IMHO.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I definitely agree the Rays win that series
The Twins would make it more interesting because they know how to play on turf, while the White Sox obviously have no clue.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins...so damn scrappy...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ron Gardenhire is a very good manager.
The Twins execute – that’s why they’re playing this game today. Whether they can do it in the Cell is another question. Their home-away split does not bode well for their chances.
As it was said in earlier years: “There’s no place like Dome!”
by MN exile on Sep 30, 2008 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
and it will be somewhat interesting to see (hey, it’s baseball pseudo playoff on Tuesday), how the Twins react to having to play the game. The Twins took control by sweeping the Sox and then petered out.
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by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Ditka wins 108 -2
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Sep 30, 2008 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predict the Twins
Will be mesmerized by the blackout and allow the Sox to score the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 9th.
Seriously, though, I’ve been saying for the last few weeks that the Sox would hold on and make the playoffs, so I can’t go back on that now.
by SuperContext on Sep 30, 2008 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Blackout worked real well
for Georgia vs. Bama on Saturday.
So, they’re going to hand out 40,000 black rally towels. By my math, that’s 10 towels per fan.
by cubbot on Sep 30, 2008 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't a white out be more effective
and also make more sense. They are the WHITE Sox. Also white rally towels look better on TV.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't the Twins have their traditional white-out in Minn.?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 30, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, those black towels won't show up very well.
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by Al on Sep 30, 2008 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waitaminute...are you saying there was a:
?
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yes there was
It was glorious. By the way putting White Sox in posts helps raise his favorite little stat, so I’m gonna do that randomly throughout the day.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I missed it.
I’m not surprised he stopped in to gloat. I gotta admit, though, Alexei’s grand slam was a hell of a clutch hit.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's coming back tonight after the Sox win
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The White Sox, you mean
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes the White Sox
Sox might not work when he updates his post count
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which Sox?
the White Sox? The Red Sox? The Black Sox?
It’s all so confusing. I mean, who names a team after their laundry?
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 30, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we did. but...
…that was 130 years ago.
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am wearing a pair of White Sox right now
(or Socks if you prefer that spelling)
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 30, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went without socks today
If I were to wear them tho, they would be white sox
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to wear jeans on casual Fridays
with white sox
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always wear white sox on casual friday
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I, too
wear white sox on fridays.
"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 30, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Sox and penny loafers?
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Sep 30, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my dog "Hawk" is chewing on one of my WHITE SOX right now
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My buddy DJ has a collection of White Sox...
I tell him he’s crazy and that he needs to add some color to his collection but he insists on white sox.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Sep 30, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't why every White Sox person here thinks it's White Sox
clever to make a bunch of White Sox posts about White Sox and about some White Sox fan who likes his White Sox. Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in “That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell.”
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THAT - was REALLY funny!
Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell."
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry, I can't hear you
I have a white sox in my ear.
"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 30, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hve white sox
on right now but they are on my feet not in my ear. :D
by sue369 on Sep 30, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Sox
and Chuck Taylors!
"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 30, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back then, they actually called themselves like the Cincinnati Red Stockings and then Red Legs and times and fashions changed
That to distinguish from other teams with names like Beaneaters and Orphans and Metropolitans and Hottentots and Bridegrooms and Spiders and Blues and Hoosiers, and Grays and Colonels and grey stockings and mutual of New York and Marooons, Trojans and my fav-Ruby Legs (sounds like a Munchkin league team from OZ,)
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gloat?
his team hasn’t even clinched yet, and the post season is OVER. :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 30, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that what that silly little Sox Win post was last night?
I just ignored it; guess I don’t know the crawdad history.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is out to prove the "myth" that Cub fans don't care about the White Sox
Which of course is ironic because he is Cub-sessed more than most.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inter-esting...Velly Inter-esting.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
He posts more on a Cub board than a White Sox one.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I really don't
understand why he does that.
by sue369 on Sep 30, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because he's a troll.
"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 30, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like a semi-troll
He does add interesting discussion sometimes. He just can’t help himself with the obsession thing.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
trolls can be interesting.
but they’re always trolls. He’s always looking for a reaction, he’s always looking to bring the Cubs down.
"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 30, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I respectfully disagree
A pure troll never engages in thoughtful discussion. Dr C sometimes does.
Oh, and White Sox.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By mentioning the White Sox, you say?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The White Sox?
He actually searches to find out who uses the words White Sox? Mercy!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does, indeed.
Then he tells the “offending poster” how often they mentioned the White Sox.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that. Funny
+White Sox
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
White the Sox!
Are you kidding?
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Krabs did indeed show himself.
"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 30, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Kyle Loshe gets $41 million over 4 years
Basically the Ted Lilly contract for a pitcher who couldn’t hold Ted’s jock. Also this sets the market for starting pitching this winter. I would think Dempster has 55 million in the bank for sure now, possibly more.
CC could get 150 million if he wanted IMO.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 9:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Dempster is in line for a ridiculous payday...
The bidding for Dempster might get crazy after CC Sabathia comes off the market. I’m guessing $55 to $60 million over 4 years to lock up Dempster.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still confident that the Cubs will take care of Dempster this offseason
I just realize that its gonna cost a bit more than I thought at first.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too...he as already said publically he wants to stay here...
…I suspect he will give the Cubs a nice discount just like Wood and A Ram did….
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
by JB 23 on Sep 30, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Dempster is needed on this team both for his pitching ability and his presence in the clubhouse. He keeps the guys loose and makes sure everyone is still having fun.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus his Harry Carey Impression
wouldn’t be so appropriate with another team.
I heard a Rick Sutcliffe Interview where he gave Cap. Lou alot of credit for seeing the potential of his players, he cited:
Making Theriot an everyday SS
Making Demp a starter
Making Woody a reliever
Successfully Finding his car in the parking lot almost everyday.
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and occasionally knowing where to drive his car
"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker
by KyCubsFan on Sep 30, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The regular season games between the two appear to have been close and on the lower
scoring side. The Cubs should pitch well in this series, with the wildcard of Big Z’s noggin. The Dodgers have added one of the great players in the game on offense and the Cubs have not. I am expecting a very close/tough series, there’s good pitching on both sides but the Cubs bigs bats, primarily Lee & Soriano, have to be productive Our defense has to be tight and that concerns me because I don’t think it’s very good.
Cubs win in 5 games, but after that it’s the Phillies and I am not so optimistic.
by DudeVf11 on Sep 30, 2008 9:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like everybody in the national media assumes Big Z is gonna suck
I think that his game 2 start will be really good. he is gonna have lots of rest and be ready to go. Any starts after that could be iffy tho.
Also, the Phillies would scare me a lot less over 7 games.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Phillies lack of quality pitching would rear its ugly head
Myers hasn’t been nearly as good as he was when he came into Wrigley, leaving Hamels as the Phils’ only reliable starter.
However, let’s just get through LA before worrying about the NLCS.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you call what Jaime Moyer did all season...
And Moyer is the type of “crafty lefty” who has historically given the Cubs fits.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wanna know what I call what Brett Myers did all season?
I call it punching his wife in the face.
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inappropriate.
Let’s keep this to baseball, please.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I call what Jamie Moyer did being a crafty lefty
But would you want to take him into the playoffs and rely on him as your No. 2 starter? I wouldn’t.
And unless he’s pitching on the road, he’s not nearly as effective.
I like him, and I agree his pitching can give teams fits, but I’m not exactly afraid of him starting a game.
Besides, why are we worried about Philadelphia? The Cubs need to beat the Dodgers first.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially if we get off to a good start
and win game 1, there is so much less pressure on him…
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More than the chance of Z sucking
I am afraid of him going against the Dodgers’ best starter. IF we get headcase Z, and even IF he battles through 5 decent innings anyway, it’s going to be hard to overcome that and the probable Howry usage to get the W in that game. Hence me being super nervous about the super crucial game 1. I think I should go drink some alcohol…
by Gator Cub on Sep 30, 2008 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I waited for Z to implode last post season...
…but when he got the ball, he was money. Pulling him early was a move Lou will always wonder about.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree... Z is the key to the entire series IMHO
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It will come down to who makes the least mistakes
The Phillies and Brewers pitching staffs (with the exception of Lidge) are questionable, which would allow the Cubs to bash their way back into a game.
Against the Dodgers, Lou’s mantra of good pitching, timely hitting, and most importantly good defense will carry the day.
As long as the Cubs aren’t overconfident, they should be fine.
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by SouthsideCub on Sep 30, 2008 10:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The more I think about it the more I realize that Dome should be starting in RF for all these games
His bat is useless, but in a series that will stress defense Dome should be in RF for all nine innings. This is a big flip-flop in my thinking, but we need the best defense possible even if Dome screws himself into the ground every AB.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
If he gets a couple of hits and his share of walks, we’ll be OK. Our main offense should come from DLee, Rami, Sori, Geo, JED and scrappy-do. If those guys don’t deliver, we’re not going anywhere.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 30, 2008 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
doubleplus good.
Dome’s glove is a critical component. Defense wins pennants.
"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 30, 2008 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
POWER Defense wins pennants!
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus
Dome is still tied for 4th in pitches per plate appearance, so he helps us get to bullpen faster if nothing else.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome and Theriot in the lineup
virtually ensures that the Cubs will be into the opposing bullpen earlier.
Both of them work the counts to get the pitches they want (theoretically), and I think the approach still rubs off on the rest of the team, which helps.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will people stop this please.
This has gone all year. Theriot does not work the count, he does not take pitches, he does not get to the opponents bullpen.
Dome, Ward, Edmonds, Rammy, Soto, Hampster, Lee, Koyie Hill (!), and DeRosa all have seen more pitches per plate appearance. Theriot is tied with Cedeno, Hoff, and RJ. And he is only a tiny bit ahead of Soriano.
OK? Enough.
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 30, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewers OVER the Phillies? For real?
I never even ‘considered’ that actually.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Sep 30, 2008 10:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Brewers win game 1 that series is over IMO
It may go 5 games, but CC will win game 2 and game 5.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's if they get to him in game 5. That pitching staff
may not get them to 5 games.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 30, 2008 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone already have the statistics between Phils-Brewers
games this season when CC was not pitching? Just curious how they match up without the bionic arm. Even if he gets them 2 wins I don’t see how they can win a third game with the rest of their pitching being what it is.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phillies won the season series 6-1...
CC never pitched against them this year.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Sep 30, 2008 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Philly swept the in the series at phila. Scored 28 runs in 4 games.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 30, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you very much.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting...
Yovani Gallardo, hotshot youngster (at least before he was hurt), is starting game # 1 against Cole Hamels. CC Sabathia goes in game # 2. Regardless, I still heavily favor the Phillies in this series. Citizens Park, Hamels, Lidge and that lineup are going to be tough for anybody to overcome.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That series will be fun to watch.
Two teams I have seen all season, good pitching matchups.
Here’s to them wearing themselves out in 5 (raises coffee).
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by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm picking Phillies in four.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fighting Phils will handle them
better hitting, defense is as good and pitching looks a little deeper—how can they lose?
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having to face CC twice.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Sep 30, 2008 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, if Gallardo gets it done in Game One...
…the Brewers could pull of an upset with CC going twice.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know Lou had to rest some of his guys
BUT I didn’t like Milwaukee getting in. Beckett already proved what can happen with 1 starter on fire in the post season.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Sep 30, 2008 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thread jack warning
I thought I read that Sheets will NOt be available for this first series. True?
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Sep 30, 2008 10:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I read that in the JS
said in the locker room celebration that it didn’t look good.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is done for the season
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
Gallardo G1, CC G2, then some combo of Suppan/Bush…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I fully expect them to pitch CC until his arm literally falls off, then.
With a garbage bullpen, I wouldn’t be surprised to see CC throw 120 pitches on 3 days rest in game 2 (and game 5 if they are lucky).
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Sep 30, 2008 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way they're going...
… they should just throw CC out there for every game.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not as crazy as it sounds. A few well-placed rainouts in philly and they might be in business
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 30, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate it that he is being rented by our little buddies to the north
but, damn, he is the most impressive pitcher I’ve seen in a while: in the category of Bob Gibson, Koufax, maybe Fergie. those types. There aren’t that many dominant pitchers anymore; nothing against the Cubs starting rotation which has been excellent this year, but CC is in his own category I think.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santana and Lincecomb aren't too far behind. I'd take any one of the three.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 30, 2008 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC's arm
Since the Brewers won’t be able to afford to sign CC after the season they can put him out there game after game and then say… oh well, sorry about the arm. Good luck with your next team. I hope that CC’s agent talks some sense into him.
I want my Macias!
by wombat on Sep 30, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're a team willing to bid on CC
can you really expect this season won’t effect his long term prospects?
He is not a machine.
More importantly to the Brewers, if CC has ONE bad game, they can accurately say their postseason is over. I expect panic if CC gives up 4+ runs in a game.
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Sep 30, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 10:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice socks
Are those from Target or WalMart?
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The hardball Times
put up a good article on the Cubs-Dodgers matchup. Check it out here.
And I just noticed Manny and Aramis are going to play against each other. Anyone think the media will hype up the match-up, considering they’re cousins? Do they ever even talk to each other, actually?
by NittanyCub on Sep 30, 2008 11:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They haven't spoken since Aramis' cock came out on top 5 years ago in a championship match.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh...I don't speak English
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too easy; must...control....keyboard...of...death
no “T” comments please
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"That thing looks like a dog with a sock on its head!"
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Talk of Aramis would get in the way of talk about Manny
Because its all about Manny being Manny
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice hotel room
Is that in Vegas?
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they have part-time jobs as short order cooks?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny being Manny?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll settle for a few of the Cub hitters being Manny !!
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me and mini-me
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you make Kosuke being Manny ???
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I'm going to have nightmares now
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Little Manny, you complete me.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That article seems about dead on
These teams are very evenly matched, but the Cubs are better and should prevail.
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Sep 30, 2008 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
written by Tim Dierkes--he's a huge Cub fan...
..but I find to be extremely objective as well. He also runs mlbtraderumors.com and rotoauthority.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i think tim has been really tempering his expectations for the Cubs in his writing this year
which might be connected to his fan-dom. At the beginning of the year, he picked the D-backs to go to the WS from the NL, and he stuck with that all year, even after it was obvious the Cubs were (at least on of) the best teams in the NL
by philadelphiacub on Sep 30, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today at some point
Hopefully its Howry free.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see it now...
The roster is unveiled at the rally in Daley Plaza…Howry is left off, the crowd goes WILD…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope this doesn't happen:
Backup infielder Ronny Cedeno’s jammed shoulder is causing more discussion over the playoff roster and backup plans as the Cubs go into the deadline day for their 25-man list.
Cedeno hurt the shoulder on one of those brain-cramp dives into first base trying to beat out a grounder Wednesday night in New York. He didn’t play again until Saturday, and on his first fielding chance, he threw wildly across the diamond from short, obviously favoring the shoulder. He had only two short throws to second the rest of that game and played second base Sunday, making only one short throw to first.
The next infielder in line would be corner man Casey McGehee.
From the Sun-Times.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take Ronny Cedeno and his moments
over Casey McGehee. Who can only play 3rd as far as i know. Cedeno plays all three infield positions not called first base.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think it means Fontenot gets more starts
I’ll take a healthy anybody over Ronny Chokedeno
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take Cedeno
he can get the ball out of the infield more consistently. Theriot will have to suck it up for 11 possible games.
by The E-Man on Sep 30, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean play Casey at SS?
That umpossible
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by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you'd take McGeehee?
that’s less smart than usualy.
"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 30, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cedeno is barely useful when healthy, so if he is hurting then it's a no-brainer to replace him on the roster
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check out which direction...
…the wind is going to be blowing tomorrow and Thursday. Blowing from the N-NW at 15-20 mph. This is going to take the long ball away from both clubs and undoubtedly make these first two games low scoring, situational hitting/small ball games.
The key is going to be for both pitchers to keep the table setters off of the basepaths and eliminating the running game as much as possible. I have to say, this will not be the Cub’s strength with only 3 guys in the lineup who you would think about putting in motion – Soriano, Theriot and either Fotenot or Fukudome (depending on the lineup).
This is the time Cub hitters need to think about going the other way and being as patient as possible. Here is to Dempster out pitching Lowe and the Cub hitters doing some solid situational hitting.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Sep 30, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ronny is the type that will pull a Jerry Dybzinski on you
and end up costing a series. How about Hoffpauir at short (totally kidding)
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers are "Hot Team"
I have been hearing a lot about how the Dodgers are a “hot team”. A quick check of their schedule reveals they haven’t played a team with a winning record in 32 games! Their September included 9 games with Padres, 6 with Giants, 4 with Pirates, and 3 each with Arizona and Colorado. Compare that with our September!!!
Go Cubs Go!!!
by Cubsfanincolumbus on Sep 30, 2008 11:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can say that again.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers are "Hot Team"
I have been hearing a lot about how the Dodgers are a “hot team”. A quick check of their schedule reveals they haven’t played a team with a winning record in 32 games! Their September included 9 games with Padres, 6 with Giants, 4 with Pirates, and 3 each with Arizona and Colorado. Compare that with our September!!!
Go Cubs Go!!!
by Cubsfanincolumbus on Sep 30, 2008 11:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was kidding.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was kidding.
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait a minute
you’re not SWL
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
These two things concern me a bit...
1. From the “True Blue” SB site on Lowe “while he is not the Dodger Ace he is the hottest pitcher at the moment with his 0.59 ERA in Sept.” He is an “extreme ground ball pitcher” it continues.
2. DP LEE and the results with said pitcher, above.
by The E-Man on Sep 30, 2008 11:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe DPLee actually hits he ball on a line when he plays against a ground ball pitcher
Anything could happen.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derrek Lowe has always been a money pitcher
Look what he did in the Boston post-season in 2004. The man knows how to pitch. Cub hitters must revert back to the earlier season form of working the count, hitting the other way, doing all the little things, etc… These should be low-scoring ballgames and it is the little things in support of good pitching that are important.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sinker ball pitchers are court jesters in the post-season?
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is he a money pitcher or a power pitcher?
And, if the former, how does that affect his regal status?
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kings have both money and power
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.
by JohnM on Sep 30, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree Lowe is good, but he's not a money pitcher either.
In 2003, he struggled in the ALCS, just as he did in the 1999 ALDS. In his lone playoff start with LA, he allowed 4 runs in 5.1 innings. In 2004, he was awful until the playoffs and pitched well for Boston after being the 25th man on their playoff roster.
I agree with the premise that the Cubs will need to do the little things to beat him, which includes running up his pitch count and capitalizing on opportunity.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I take a walk over to the Dodger site and read this little nugget
They may not have heard of Corey Wade but he has been every bit as effective as Carlos Marmol.
Umm, okay.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahh, of course...
The Corey Wade sneak attack…So good, you haven’t even heard of him…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cory Wade
(no e in first name) isn’t nearly as scary good a pitcher as Marmol, BUT he has been one of the most unsung, consistently effective middle relievers in baseball this year. His control has been mostly unbelievable. He’s a really hidden gem. Of course as soon as I write that he’ll have an awful series or break his hand on a wine glass a la Joe Beimel 2006.
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the summary
the Dodgers sure have some good bullpen arms.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The key with Wade is being patient
He’s not going to overpower many batters, and will rely on pinpoint control and his breaking ball.
The Cubs had him on the ropes in the series at Wrigley, but he got Soriano to ground into a double play on a breaking ball.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how you stress being patient
and then the inning ends when Soriano gets to the plate.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it was an 0-1 pitch to Soriano that got him.
The key with Wade (it always has been) is to be patient and wait for a fastball. I played little league and high school with and against him, and his breaking stuff is ridiculous, but his fastball has never been ‘overpowering’.
In general, he will beat you by outsmarting you.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well it seems like somebody here new who he was
Hopefully the Cubs get this same report.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who do I need to contact to give my files on Cory Wade dating back to the 5th grade?
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by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess, if you only look at ERA
Wade : 2.27
Marmol : 2.68
But Marmol has 114 K’s, while Wade doesn’t even have half of that (51). Marmol also has 16 more IP, less hits and more walks.
Wade is a good pitcher, but let’s not cut Marmol short in saying that Wade’s as effective as him.
by NittanyCub on Sep 30, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol almost set the record for fewest hits per 9IP this year
I think he finished at 4.12. Only Gagne on roids had a better rate.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Gagne stretch was UNREAL.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Un-Human, almost.
It was if something was enhancing Gagne. An enhancement on his performance, maybe. Possibly an enhancement in drug-form.
by NittanyCub on Sep 30, 2008 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean, like, something artificial
that would cheapen the sanctity of the game and cause us to rethink our deification of our baseball heroes of the last couple of decades?
Naaaah
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bud told me baseball players never used and steroids and if they did
so what; everyone’s doing it. Even Lance Armstrong. So don’t hold major league baseball players to a higher standard than we do to anyone else in this great country who makes minimum wage and has 4 kids and pays $9 for a cold hot dog and $9 for a hot beer at a ball park seat that cost $125 where we revel in this great American institution that defines who we are and who we can be. Yep, Bud’s words.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then Gagne went to the Red Sox
Not the White Sox
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wade
is not a strikeout pitcher. Clearly he’s not the “beast” Marmol is, but again, strikeouts are not the only means of gauging a pitcher’s effectiveness. Wade:
WHIP
0.93
BAA
.202
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strikeouts are not the onyl way to measure a pitcher,
but it sure leaves a lot of variables out of the equation, especially if it’s a grounder.
Marmol
FIP : 3.63
BAA : .140
BABIP : .185
Wade
FIP : 3.78
BAA : .202
BABIP : .227
by NittanyCub on Sep 30, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck
As the resident Dodger fan (and Cubs fan, yes. Sorry — too many members of my family are Cubs fans so I have always rooted for them, too, but as one from SoCal I grew up rooting for the Dodgers teams of the 70s and 80s. As these two teams have rarely played each other in meaningful games it’s rarely been a problem. {{cue ominous music}} Until now!) Anyway, if the Cubs do beat my Dodgers I’ll root for the Cubs from there on out. How could I not? But if the Dodgers should win then I’ll expect you to… No, just kidding. ;-)
If you have any questions about LA though, feel free to ask – sincerely — I follow them really closely (as well as the Cubs, from reading this blog) and since we’re not affiliated with the clubs or spies I figure information exchanges are acceptable. I’m a fan but I’m pretty honest.
Also I would like to recommend the site Dodger Thoughts (via baseballtoaster) It’s a great one for Dodger info and the commenters there are about as funny as the ones here.
Anyway… good luck. And have fun!
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 11:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good a Dodger fan
Who the heck is Corey Wade?
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Genuine laugh out loud right here.
Too funny.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
see above
Or better yet, don’t listen to me. Read this:
http://sportsblogs.latimes.com/sports_baseball_dodgers/2008/08/cory-wade-the-i.html
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 11:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Those guys also run the Lakers blog for LA TImes
Now that I know they do a Dodgers one, Ill be sure to keep up with it this week.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah the K Brothers
are actually pretty cool guys. They do a podcast too. Unlike the LA Times writers Bill Plaschke (who hates everyone and writes incoherently) and TJ Simers, the K Brothers actually a) know their stuff and b) are fans, too (but not too homer-ish.)
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 11:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dodger pitching
Their big 3 starters are a lot better than people think….
Lowe (211 IP, 1.13 WHiP, 3.24 ERA, 14-11 WL)
Billingsley (200 IP, 1.34 WHIP, 3.14 ERA, 16-10 WL)
Kuroda (183 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 3.73 ERA, 9-10 WL)
Their bullpen is also strong….
Kershaw — includes some starts for the 100 MPH flamethrower (108 IP, 8.36 K/9, 1.50 WHIP, 4.26 ERA)
Broxton (69 IP, 11.48 K/9, 1.13 WHIP, 3.13 ERA)
Kuo — is he hurt ??? (80 IP, 10.80 K/9, 1.06 WHIP, 2.14 ERA)
Saito — is he back ??? (47 IP, 11.49 K/9, 1.19 WHIP, 2.48 ERA)
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kershaw is King of the Bullpen
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Besides Ramirez, however, their hitting is still the same
Blake hasn’t done much since joining them. He might have 10 homers with them, but he’s batting something around .250 with a .313 OBP.
by NittanyCub on Sep 30, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe this is way too obvious, but...
If our offense comes out sharp and gets a couple early runs on them—I believe we take the series.
Lowe is about command—if he locates and gets ahead of you-you’re hosed…he’s very hittable—but has good control. If we get ahead on count and score—Dempster can go after them and we’ll beat them.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ethier has been on fire
and not just because of Manny. Martin’s struggled again 2nd half but looked better this past week after finally getting some time off. DeWitt has played really well and Kent is back. Kemp has been erratic but when he’s on he’s scary good. Casey Blake is… Casey Blake. Will give good at bats and then flail around sometimes. Oh and Raffy Furcal is back, he was out after leading the league in hits for the first month, was out rest of the season after that until last week. I saw him in person on the weekend and he looked like the Raffy of old. If you don’t think that’s an upgrade over Berroa and the Mazas of the world, you’re nutty. Of course his back could very well give out a day into the series so who knows? Then it’s Angel “Wesley Snipes Sr.” Berroa and look out!
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, aren't Ethier's numbers scary how close they are to Manny's?
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Furcal can play and be somewhat healthy
Thats something scary. He is one of the best SS in baseball when he is 100%.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All your sabremetric mumbo-jumbo means nothing to me.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha. Well-played...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we were told there'd be no math?
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't this the team we swept in Wrigley and split a 4 game series with in LA?
Yawn.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Diamondbacks are out.
BM has to root for SOMEONE.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 30, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Soriano will die on the field.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to coronate
right, blue mike? I mean, why even play?
"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 30, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kuo is out, Saito is back
Kuo is out for this series, so you guys luck out by missing him. Kershaw and Beimel will fill the lefty roles in the ‘pen. Saito is back and his elbow feels great, he said today, and he looked more effective this weekend after a shaky return. Not sure if it’ll be he or Broxton as closer for this series.
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would rather face Saito in the ninth
Naturally he won’t throw a ball the whole series now.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rays-Brewers
would be an exciting series for Fox’s ratings, eh?
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 11:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou could do us BCBers a favor and annouce the playoff roster
Class is boring
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 11:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had some great times surfing BCB in Cornell, Middlebush and the J-School...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodger lineup??????
Is this how it would look ????
1. Furcal – SS
2. Martin – Cat (underrated player in the NL)
3. Manny – LF
4. Eithier – RF
5. Loney – 1st
6. Kent – 2nd (is he ready to go??)
7. Kemp – CF
8. Blake / DeWitt – 3rd
With Juan Pierre around for late inning defensive replacement and pinch running duties???
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 12:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How the hell is Martin underrated?
He’s made the AS two times in a row already, at age 25. The guy is a monster.
by NittanyCub on Sep 30, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because not enough people want him to be the father of their children.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Randy Johnson is severely underrated
by NittanyCub on Sep 30, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stay off meth kids!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 30, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Furcal won't start.
At least he shouldn’t. They still don’t know how his back is. Dodgers have already said that Kent will come off the bench.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 30, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
That’s about right, though the actual order could change. I think DeWitt will start at 2nd for most of the games, with Kent coming off the bench. His range, which is never his strong suit, will be even iffier after his injury recovery. So DeWitt at 2nd, Blake at 3rd, Loney will get most starts at first but your old pal Nomar might sneak a start in there vs a lefty. But Furcal WILL start unless he has a setback in the next day.
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still think no matter who we play, it comes down to our big three on offense
We are use to facing top notch offensive threats all year (We are in the same division as Puljols) the Dodgers even with Manny aren’t a scary offensive team. If Sori, D Lee and Aram show up at all, I think we do fine. Think about it, the only time this team struggled this year for more than a game or two stretch was when those guys were slumping. I really think it is that simple. Game 1 is key, please show up Sori.
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by graceunderpressure on Sep 30, 2008 12:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or Soto, DeRo, Edmonds
RJ, Fontenot, Theriot, Dome, etc… Lotsa bats on this team
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 30, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the key:
RICH HARDEN
RICH HARDEN
RICH HARDEN
I hope he does what we all know he can do and throws a ridiculously dominant game, ideally for 7 innings.
by Canseco's Roid Party on Sep 30, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don't forget...he'll also have to get RUSSELL MARTIN out at least 3 times!!!! GASP!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can get a 1-pitch strikeout
Like on Bugs Bunny
by daeviant on Sep 30, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brick-a brack-a firecracker
Sis-boom-bah! Bugs Bunny Bugs Bunny, rah-rah-rah!
“I’m a natural at-alete! I’ve got an at-alete’s phizzy-q!”
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Sep 30, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
disagree... the key:
Z
Z
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is looking forward to some big nervous moments?
Nervous moment # 1 (5:40pm tomorrow) Can we please make it through the top of the 1st without giving up runs. I know we have the rest of the game to play catch up if need be, but let’s start this one off right!
Nervous moment #2 (5:52 pm tomorrow) Can we not swing at Derek Lowes sinker in the dirt Sori, can we get under one D lee and can we not try to yank a home run Aram
I’m already getting worked up!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 30, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nervous moment #3 (5:45) Russell Martins first AB - if he gets a hit the Dodgers will win the WS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoy your sarcasm, I just hope your being sarcastic
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by graceunderpressure on Sep 30, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really wish
there was ample time to have a few nerve-calming drinks in between the end of work and first pitch…Just sayin…
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plastic water bottles with vodka or gin can be your friend.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about tea bottles with scotch?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go home early? Drink at work?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have my seat(s) for the post season
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice vest.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 30, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See my vest, see my vest, see my VEST!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 30, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
For some reason I think he will be the the difference in the first series. I would throw him in game 1 but Lou knows best and Demp is good. I’m glad Lou is not being sentimental and starting with Z. Some other former Cubs manager who now wears red and whose team plays on the Ohio River would have started with him in game 1 and left him in for 7 innings no matter what happened to his head during the game. Z’s head will be much more Zen-balanced if he pitches with the Cubs up 1-0, although I would have started him in the third game (ditto).
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was supposed to be a reply to the Rich Harden post
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, think I am going to wander over to the rally...I can hear it from my building.
See you in a bit!
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know...
If the umpires for Cubs-Dodgers have been named?
Please Bud, no Joe West!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 12:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No CB Bucknor, please
I don’t think he likes us.
by salparadise23 on Sep 30, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CB Bucknor..
even worse than West.
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by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't want
angel hernandez (sp?), either of the Welke brothers, or Ed Rapuano (at least I think that is who I am thinking of).
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no Drake!
"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 30, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's who I
was thinking of, Rob Drake, although I would have say that since I know Rapuano’s name, I don’t want him either.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
[Gerry] Davis, a 25-year Major League Umpire, will lead the crew that will be on the field for the N.L.D.S. between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs, which is to begin on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. Davis will be joined by regular season crew chief Dale Scott, Tom Hallion, Jeff Nelson, Jim Reynolds and Paul Emmel.
Announced here.
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.
by JohnM on Sep 30, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't recognize any of their names
must be a good thing then, right?
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want CB Bucknor.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want paper cuts on my perineum.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's going to require some neosporin afterwards, methinks
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by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That just taint right.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if you use the aforementioned pornography from last week to
…never mind.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I recognize Davis and Emmel
but it’s true, none of the bad apples appear to be here.
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.
by JohnM on Sep 30, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gerry Davis
He’s the ump that Chris Volstad (FLA) nailed in the throat with a pitch (off the catcher’s glove) at Wrigley in July. Hopefully the trainers were very, very nice to him.
"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
by Clutch16 on Sep 30, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dale Scott
Is the delayed punchout ump… kind of obnoxious
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by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but on second thought i think he feeds off the crowd
so if he is behind the plate at Wrigley and Z is dealing
we could see a lot of K’s
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by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umpire Report on the crew
Home Plate records:
Davis: 33G, 9.76Runs/Game, 13.5K/Game, 7.0BB/Game
Emmel: 34G, 7.85R/G, 13.6K/G, 5.7BB/G
Hallion: 34G, 9.18R/G, 13.4K/G, 6.2BB/G
Nelson: 33G, 8.45R/G, 14.2K/G, 5.5BB/G
Reynolds: 35G, 10.26R/G, 13.0K/G, 6.1BB/G
Scott: 33G, 9.27R/G, 14.1K/G, 6.7BB/G
Looks like Davis’s zone is the narrowest, and Nelson’s is the widest.
"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
by Clutch16 on Sep 30, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool numbers
thanks
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those lucky kids in Tampa
Get Joe West and CB Bucknor.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sucks to be them!!
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the initial rotation
Game 1:
HP: Scott
1B: Emmel
2B: Nelson
3B: Hallion
LF: Davis
RF: Reynolds
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by Trey2317 on Sep 30, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thx john
I can live with that crew.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if they make Xanax fast enough to get me through the next few weeks...
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Sep 30, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just remember malice....
whatever doesn’t kill you….only prolongs the inevitable.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Al, good to see your mug in the tribune today
forgive me if someone’s already mentioned this… I don’t have time at the moment to read through the whole thread.
Anyway, it was a short blurb plugging BCB and our man Al.
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 30, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: The owner of the Old Town Ale House (a northside tavern) painted a nude picure of Palin...
and his daughter served as the for it…..creepy?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't say his daughter actually posed nude...
Even if she did, it’s still art right?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It implied it, though
She was the body model
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If she did,
she wasn’t even wearing white sox
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
white sox you say?
that means a certain crustacian will use that as basis for BCB’s obsession of the White Sox!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking of stopping for a workout on the way home
So I brought a change of clothes to work. Including socks. White sox.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha...
And I have to do some laundry later. Most of my socks are dirty. Especially my white sox.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, see, I did my laundry on Monday
Including my white sox
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think she was nude...
maybe in a swinsuit…but still…his daughter….posing for a nude portrait…that he’s painting…messed….up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The whole thing is a bit odd
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A truly class individual and a role model for
all of us who have daughters.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, very odd.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of a boss I once had
for his birthday his daughter gave him a framed photo of herself mocked up as a Playboy cover, bunny ears and all. He kept it prominently displayed on his desk. yech.
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 30, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's good he's no longer your boss
that’s some twisted stuff
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just made a purely reactionary disgusted face.
Incest on Arrested Development: highlarious.
Incest in real life: Vomit.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great Bar by the way...
used to hang there after Second City classes. It’s dingy and great. I’d recommend a visit to anyone.
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I took 2nd City classes too ... they're great fun
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 30, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case you missed Al..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks, Bump
I’m under the gun this week.
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 30, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anytime Em.
Hope that doesn’t make you miss any of the games this week.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't miss them for the world
although I’m bummed about those start times. I’ll end up time shifting, sigh.
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 30, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that blurb was all about Al being hooked...
and I thought this was a family show.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
POST SEASON ROSTER???
Any news today? Its 1PM Tuesday, CST!
by The E-Man on Sep 30, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They won't post it until after the WHITE SOX game...which I'm going to watch...because it has the WHITE SOX playing in it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who are the White Sox playing?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The White Sox are playing?
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What AAA affiliate
are the White Sox?
"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 30, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
white sox
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that is a great picture of White Sox!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Sep 30, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with themselves if they lose tonight
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this a MLB
credo?
HAve any other managers posted theirs?
by The E-Man on Sep 30, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The rally was fun!!!
Funny that both Daley and Gov Rod got booed…Lots of cheering for Santo to be in the Hall of Fame…D-Lee, Hoffpauir and Marshall were there…Fun stuff! Belushi did a good job too.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this means
Hoff-Power is on the playoff roster.
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by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...
They sent the scrubs over to fulfill the commitment. DLee and Marsh were left off :)
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Sep 30, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does it?
must it?
"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 30, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not totally sure...
…but it would be awfully odd to send Hoffpauir to a postseason rally and then not put him on the postseason roster.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who went
last year?
"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 30, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think any players
went last year… late clinch and they were travelling
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by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, there were no players there last year.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wouldn't be odd at all.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 30, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it would.
“Hey, everybody! We need your support winning in the playoffs!”
“You got it, Micah! So how many at-bats do you think Lou will give you?”
“Oh, uh, none. I won’t be there.”
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap, didn't think of that.
You’re probably right.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was Belushi funny?
I saw him last game of the year at Wrigley singin’ w/the ground crew. It was a good time.
by The E-Man on Sep 30, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he was funny...
…I am sure someone wrote and approved his script for him, but he was entertaining…Took some shots at the Sox.
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The White Sox
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!
by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who?
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was pretty bland
Best line was- Here is your fricken governer whos name i cant pronounce either…
He also called Crane Kenney= Crane Kennedy
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by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, I think we all knew the rally was going to be like that...
…It’s not like they can do anything CRAZY. For what it was, I was entertained. Same with Belushi.
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he did a pretty good job with "Sweet Home Chicago" in the beginning.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
was that with the full Blues Brothers band?
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, just a backing track.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THAT would've been cool...
…Matt Guitar, Donald Duck, Ray Bones, etc.
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't the trumpet player called "Mr. Wonderful"?
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Fabulous
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's it!
And Blue Lou on sax — I loved that guy because, when I first saw the movie, I played the alto sax myself.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, sir, Mayor Daley no longer eats here.
He’s dead.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Wrong glass, sir."
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"How much for your women?"
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Your wife...the little girl..."
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"How much for the women?"
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Sh*t." "What?" "Rollers." "No!" "Yep!" "Sh*t!"
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was the acronym of the police computer system?
“1060 West Addison? That’s Wrigley Field.”
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
S.C.M.O.D.S.: State County Municipal Offender Data System.
And for derv, it’s Yeah, not yep, when they have that scene in the movie.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 30, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not half-bad
it is the midwest for heck’s sake…
by The E-Man on Sep 30, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, caught that, too. Ouch.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got back, too.
Yeah, let’s just say support for GRod appears to be at an all-time low. And I thought his speech last year was a little better. Were I one of his advisors, I’d probably talk him out of lines like, “This is more fun than winning an election!”
Belushi did an OK job – he seemed to get less funny as the event wore on. And I thought Kenney’s speech was a little too long. It was cool to see DLee, Marshall and Hoffpauir. (I guess that proves that, in fact, Sean Marshall and Micah Hoffpauir are not the same person.)
The weather was cool and very breezy. At one point, the wind blew Kenney’s hat off. That was pretty funny.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They mentioned the hat incident on the radio too
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by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GRod DEFINITELY talked for a while...
I think he was trying to prove how much he cares about the Cubs. Belushi singing Go Cubs Go was kinda annoying too…But nice to get out of the office!
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it takes a lot to pull me away...
…from the womb-like safety of my cube. Hey, if they keep havin’ ‘em, I’ll keep goin’. I got a couple of those “W” towels that WGN was passing out, too.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have walked over.
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome to see how many people turned out
especially since this was only the pre-DS rally…Big things to come, hopefully…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were many of those in attendance wearing......white socks?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hm, me likey.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HELlo!
"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 30, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had fun too...
the Gov spoke way too long… but the video montages were cool.
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you guys going to be drinking tomorrow?
by daeviant on Sep 30, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Most likely beer
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Old Style.
Obviously.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, specifics
I’ll probably head over to my parents’ house, so whatever Dad has in the ’fridge
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you do realize Old Style is brewed in Milwaukee, right?
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milwaukee. Beer. Really?
I like Milwaukee. It’s the home of Wrigley North.
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by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Night Train
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by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drinking in...
a Cubs victory!
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by JohnM on Sep 30, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Visit the BCB Flickr Group
BTW, Go Cubs Go rocking for blocks around the plaza was so awesome, they should make that a daily thing.
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by tony412 on Sep 30, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DAHHHH! I hate these stupid firewall filters at the office.
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by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here's a couple
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by tony412 on Sep 30, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's mine...
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kerry Wood came in second for comeback player award
by daeviant on Sep 30, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who was first?
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by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brad Lidge
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Confess to being a major Woody fan, but...
Brad Lidge? What did he come back from, being mediocre? He appeard in 67 innings last year and 69 this. He had a career year.
Did he have some major injury I don’t remember?
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by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it was called
Albert Pujolsitis, which is now fully recognized as an injury in MLB
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that's an injury
A LOT of pitchers have it!
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lidge just caught the strain
that knocks you out for a year so that he can win comeback player the following season
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blagojavic...
Was brutal at the rally. I thought he would never shut the hell up!
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 30, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Politicians love hearing themselves talk...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he obviously hit Wikipedia this morning
he was going on like a history professor
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha yeah no kidding.
Literally referenced every player…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda creepy when Rod said
he would take down the Picasso in Daley Plaza and put up a giant sculpture of Jim Hendry…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
would it be funny if the Sox win tonight
and they have no postseason rally for them?
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Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Sox play tonight?
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
the White Sox play tonight
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When do the White Sox play?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
White....Sox?
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
the Twins vs. the White Sox game starts around 6 pm tonight
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, thanks
Maybe I’ll tune in to see how the White Sox are doing.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, do that
all the White Sox fans will be there; it will be great fun for fans of the American League Baseball Club known as the White Sox. Apparently they will be playing at the home park of the White Sox team which once was called White Sox park, but alas, is no longer, even though the White Sox still play their games there.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think that I'll root for or against the White Sox
But there are some players on the White Sox that I like. Jermaine Dye and Jim Thome to name two White Sox.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will certainly tune in to
watch the White Sox lose, hopefully.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just be happy you get to watch the White Sox
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What will I wear while I watch the White Sox?
White socks?
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Sox are always a good choice
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, the White Sox would like everyone to wear black today
in support of the White Sox
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...but, of course wearing White Sox under their black acid-washed jeans
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by derv on Sep 30, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes sense.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's White Sox Said
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What time do the White Sox play?
I hope I didn’t jinx the White Sox when I was making fun of Hawk, the TV PBP announcer of the White Sox. White Sox or no White Sox, I hope the best for them, our friends to the South – the White Sox.
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by derv on Sep 30, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be interesting to compare the turnouts.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They would just have it at the Cell after the game
because all 15 fans will already be there.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stole my thunder
i was gonna say only Kenny Williams and the father/son combo who attacked Gamboa would show up.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would be scared if they put up a statue of Ozzie
It would be like Hugo Chavez invaded.
by daeviant on Sep 30, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was another ill-advised line.
He was going WAY overboard.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he said
Taft could have played DT for the Bears…It was like, come on guy….
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, there's trying and then there's trying too hard.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he going to run again?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he'll prolly get impeached first
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 30, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surprised that he hasn't already
Seems like both sides pretty much hate him
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even the White Sox?
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely the White Sox
After all, he’s a Cubs fan.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is not a fan of the White Sox?
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, he's a fan of the team that plays 8 miles north of the White Sox
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh...my mistake.
Thought he liked the White Sox.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how the White Sox feel about that?
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then there's Blago...
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 30, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Rod personally...
he seems like a nice die-hard.
But as the Governor of Illinois?
Ugh!
by The E-Man on Sep 30, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs News Conference at 230
according to cubs.com,
FYI
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here it comes...
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWHS
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder whether 'GN will carry it.
Maybe I’ll tune in here and see.
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by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right now
it’s magic tricks over the radio.
"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 30, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All in favor of ending White Sox talk...
say “Eye”
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nay!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oye
… ok if we need to post pictures of socks… how about these instead.
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by digitalbenjamin on Sep 30, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dye.
Of the White Sox.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eyre
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