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Off-Day Game Thread: Padres at Brew Crew, 7:05pm

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Probable Pitchers:

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Shawn Estes - #55 LHP
* (1-1) 3.33 ERA 14 SO
Estes, out since May 29 with a fractured left thumb, was activated from the disabled list on Monday. The 35-year-old will be a free agent after the season, and the Padres want to get a look at him as they move forward with an eye on 2009. Estes is 1-1 with a 3.33 ERA in five games this season, including four starts.

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Jeff Suppan - #37 RHP
* (10-7) 4.49 ERA 77 SO
Suppan capped off a stellar August with a seven-inning, two-run performance against the Pirates. The right-hander finished the month 5-0 and struck out twice as many batters as he walked. Suppan said he used the movement on his fastball to his advantage and mixed in a changeup to keep hitters off balance. He'll need to do the same against the Padres, against whom he is 5-3 with a 5.66 ERA in his career.

 

Tidbits
Estes flew out of Los Angeles before Wednesday's game at Dodger Stadium so that he didn't have to take the red-eye charter from Los Angeles to Milwaukee late Wednesday night. The Padres weren't due to get into Milwaukee until around 5 a.m.

(Bulk of information taken from Padres Game Story)

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation, Bleed Cubbie Blue, or Al Yellon, editor-in-chief. FanPost opinions are, however, valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.

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6-2 Brewers tonight...

…hope I am wrong.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Sep 4, 2008 4:38 PM CDT   0 recs

Estes has been pretty good this year.

He helped us down the stretch in 2003. Maybe he can do us a favor again.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 4, 2008 5:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

What a dumb ass...

…prediction.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Sep 4, 2008 11:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Come on hapless Padres!

To quote Mike & The Mechanics…

“All I need is a miracle, all I need is you.”

Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 4, 2008 5:16 PM CDT   0 recs

Go Pads!

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Sep 4, 2008 6:40 PM CDT   0 recs

Go Pads :)

Also, whos here if anyone?

by cubsfaninatl on Sep 4, 2008 7:10 PM CDT   0 recs

I'm here...

Tired, watching the RNC. But no work tomorrow, yay

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 4, 2008 7:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I see.

I can’t wait for the game tomorrow, I have a good feeling about it. It’ll be nice to talk to one of my high school baseball teammates whos also a cubs fan (ironically we met up at the braves-cubs game a month or so ago) and be able to talk about a win.

by cubsfaninatl on Sep 4, 2008 7:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Kind of doingboth

I’m waiting for McCain. I watch the big speeches from both sides myself instead of listening to the crap from the pundits. I watched the big speeches last week (Hillary, Biden and Obama) and now the ones this week (Guiliani, Palin, Lieberman and now McCain) but other than that have it on low waiting for something interesting.

Go Cubs

by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 4, 2008 8:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

YO

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

by dtpollitt on Sep 4, 2008 7:12 PM CDT   0 recs

I'll be in and out...

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Sep 4, 2008 7:13 PM CDT   0 recs

TWHS

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Sep 4, 2008 8:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

alright

I’ve only got this on gameday so it’ll be pretty slow

by cubsfaninatl on Sep 4, 2008 7:14 PM CDT   0 recs

Prince fielder stole second

I woulda just thrown down to second on that double steal.

by cubsfaninatl on Sep 4, 2008 7:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Fighting Whales 1, Brewers 0

middle of the second

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 4, 2008 7:31 PM CDT   0 recs

Take a look at this lol

Last 10 games
Cubs (5-5)
Suds (6-4)
Birds (3-7)

It’s not just us

by cubsfaninatl on Sep 4, 2008 7:33 PM CDT   0 recs

much like 2006?

man that was a rough year. I still watched every game I could though….

by bheidge on Sep 4, 2008 8:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Me

I played third for a while back then. remember me?

Go Cubs

by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 4, 2008 8:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Are you Neifi Perez?

Or maybe Scott Moore? Mabry? Actually, Theriot played 3rd for a second or two then.

by zevkalman on Sep 4, 2008 8:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

John Mabry?

oof, thats some bad memories

by bheidge on Sep 4, 2008 8:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah they were cubs

unfortunetly they werent any good

by bheidge on Sep 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

thanks so much for the post about Z.

"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella

by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 4, 2008 8:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that was obviously meant for Cubbie girl :)

"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella

by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 4, 2008 8:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

:-)

no problem!

The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 4, 2008 8:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Suppan

getting a little wild

by bheidge on Sep 4, 2008 8:05 PM CDT   0 recs

hmm

6. Venable
7, Hundley
8. Antonelli

Huh?

by bheidge on Sep 4, 2008 8:10 PM CDT   0 recs

My guesses:

1. Nick Hundley is no relation to Randy Hundley.

2. Michael Barrett is not on the Pads anymore.

by zevkalman on Sep 4, 2008 8:10 PM CDT   0 recs

I thought Barrett was injured

part of me misses that guy. He forgot how to hit in San Diego though

by bheidge on Sep 4, 2008 8:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Barrett is injured again

He’s had so many, iIm not sure if’s due to the the foul ball — off his bat — that struck him in the nose and fractured it…and other nasal passages….

The guy has gone downhill rapidly in 1 year.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

he fouled a ball

into his own face???

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Anyone here?

Estes just escaped a jam

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Sep 4, 2008 8:24 PM CDT   0 recs

Saw his ERA

His ERA is 3.25 is he having a good year?

My internet friend went to high school with him and says he’s a great guy. Had to parse my words very carefully when she’d ask about him in 03.

Go Cubs

by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 4, 2008 8:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He's looked shaky tonight so far. Only 1/2 paying attention

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Sep 4, 2008 8:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Me only 1/2 paying attention, that is

I don’t know about Shawn.

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Sep 4, 2008 8:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

28 IP?

that era could jump up real quick….hopefully it can wait until his next start

by bheidge on Sep 4, 2008 8:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

3-1

Padres up, need a couple more runs

by bheidge on Sep 4, 2008 8:38 PM CDT   0 recs

Lend?

Hell, they can keep him… I’m sure I can even find him a ride to the airport.

The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 4, 2008 8:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If he's still in Chicago, I'll go get him

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Sep 4, 2008 8:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

they can have

roberto novoa too.

by bheidge on Sep 4, 2008 8:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Lard Ass

steps up to the plate…….

by bheidge on Sep 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT   0 recs

Venable

with a HR

by bheidge on Sep 4, 2008 8:54 PM CDT   0 recs

nice

"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella

by derv on Sep 4, 2008 8:54 PM CDT   0 recs

Rickie Weeks comes through again

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 4, 2008 8:57 PM CDT   0 recs

You know, Marquis may have to be our Estes...

It occurred to me when I saw this pitching matchup that Jason Marquis could play a very important role in the Cubs’ fortunes in September, a la Estes ‘03. He’s looked a lot better his last few starts, minus the ND against Washington, but even then, he cruised thru the first five innings. I think he’s up to it. Of course, his reward for that will probably be to be left out of the playoff rotation…

"It's Happening..."

by Goodie1969 on Sep 4, 2008 8:58 PM CDT   0 recs

5-1 on a sac fly

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Sep 4, 2008 9:02 PM CDT   0 recs

Wow nice surprise from the pads so far

"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT   0 recs

whattup all

Just checkin’ in – watchin’ the game on mlb.tv. Me likey what this Triple A team from San Diego is doing to the Brewers.

"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT   0 recs

the Portland Beavers are a solid squad.

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

by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

"Nice beaver!"

“Thanks, I just had it stuffed.”

"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

5-1!

keep it coming

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 4, 2008 9:05 PM CDT   0 recs

Joe "Marshall" Dillon steps to the plate.

"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT   0 recs

Estes looking like...im...Randy Wolf

End 6, 5-1 Padres

"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 4, 2008 9:10 PM CDT   0 recs

Fat makes an error, 1 on 2 out

"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT   0 recs

good on you, Shawn Estes

shades of September 2003.

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 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT   0 recs

estes out

"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella

by derv on Sep 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT   0 recs

so if this keeps up

we’ll do what we haven’t been able to do for five games:

gain ground on the Suds. :D

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT   0 recs

This is just strange

But it’s a good strange.

At least it won’t be a sweep.

But this one ain’t over.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT   0 recs

And, even better

there’s no Matty V in the SD TV booth tonight. Much easier to watch/listen.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT   0 recs

Hardy Hr, 5-2

"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT   0 recs

I swear Hardy homers every time I watch a Brewers game.

"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT   0 recs

OT - Lee Hacksaw Hamilton

is fired/quit from XTRA. Over 20 years he has been on the SD airwaves, and now he is gone.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Sep 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT   0 recs

He had his haters but I always enjoyed him.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Sep 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not really fired...

contract was up — there were some talks…he’s not happy with the way things were going.
He was also paid more than EVERYBODY else. It’s more of a cost-cutting move by Clear Channel. Lee is a really nice guy, he isn’t his radio persona.

There are rumors of another sports station here.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT   0 recs

Yeah don't they do padres games?

ha ha

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Sep 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

No, a fourth -- or really 3rd station.

Rumors abound that ESPN 800, on a Mexican licensed station will come back across the border on a SD AM frequency. That station’s current conservative talk format will bump a music format on FM.

So, the market will still have 3 stations devoted to sports on a non-hard core sports town. Go figure.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah hard to compete here

No one cares about anything except the Bolts.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Sep 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, the Padres still draw...

..but the real test is next year. And, of course, the future of the Chargers is still somewhat hard to predict. I still don’t seem them leaving town. The Rams, Saints, Jags, Vikings…all with issues and could move…

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 4, 2008 10:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, SDSJM

I remember listening to him when I first got to SD in ’94, and I came here from Phoenix when he was on KTAR out there.

I have always enjoyed his schtick, but maybe he could’nt adapt to the new internet/blog world we now live in.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Sep 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He is a bit resistant to change.

And he’s (was) the oldest voice on the station. In youthful SD, that may not play as well any more. Unfortunately, XTRA Sports 1360 AM has…..no ratings. It’s barely measurable.
Overall, the station is better that XX Sports…but not quite as good as ESPN 800am — which nobody can hear, anyway.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT   0 recs

ESPN800 is still on the air?

WOw, what shows do they have on there?

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Sep 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

XTRA 690 was the best sports radio station

The Morning show, Jim Rome, Loose Ca nnons (w Chet Forte, God rest his soul),Hacksaw, The Coach.

Nostalgia.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Sep 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs