All's Wells That Ends Wells: Cubs' Randy Wells Outstanding In Final 2009 Start
by Al Yellon on Oct 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT
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PrintNow here's something that can give us hope for 2010.
Randy Wells gave up a leadoff double to Stephen Drew and then shut the Diamondbacks down. He retired the next 14 in a row and allowed only two other hits, striking out ten, and the Cubs shut out the Diamondbacks 5-0. For the Cubs it was their eighth team shutout of the year (and third in their last eight games), and their first win over Arizona since April.
Wells set a season (and career) high with the 10 K's, and the seven innings pitched qualify him for the ERA leaders list -- at 3.05, he will rank 10th in the league (unless Josh Johnson of the Marlins, who will go in the season's final game tomorrow vs. the Phillies with a 3.08 ERA, passes him). He also walked only one this afternoon, completing 2009 with 46 walks in his 165.1 innings pitched -- that ranks 12th in the NL in fewest walks for anyone who has 162 or more innings this season. Randy also registered his 12th win of the season; in all of Cubs history only seven pitchers won more games in their rookie season. The 3.05 ERA also ranks sixth among all Cubs rookie pitchers who qualified for the league ERA title. (Note: Wells doesn't appear on those lists because before today's game he didn't have enough innings to qualify for the ERA title. Now he does.)
Randy is never going to overpower anyone, although today he had the Diamondbacks flailing away at his pitches, which he mixed up well. In his 27 starts he went fewer than five innings only three times, and today was his ninth outing of seven innings or more. Earlier this year I compared him to former Cub righthander Kevin Tapani. He resembles Tapani in several ways -- stature, pitching motion, the age at which he first established himself in the major leagues. And Tapani was a good #3 or #4 starter for 13 years, and was a key contributor to three playoff teams.
If the Cubs get that out of Randy Wells before he leaves the game, we will all be very happy.
While Wells and Esmailin Caridad (a 1-2-3 eighth) and Carlos Marmol (a 1-2-3 ninth) were keeping the Diamondbacks off the bases, the Cubs were drawing walks and hitting the hapless Daniel Cabrera all over the yard. The biggest blows were a two-run triple from Reed Johnson -- this, a guy who suffered a serious foot injury two months ago -- and two hits and two RBI from Geovany Soto. With his two hits and two walks Geo got his OPS above .700 (to .710). It's a big dropoff from his .868 Rookie of the Year OPS from last year, but at least he appears to be improving in September after an awful August. Geo needs to dedicate himself to losing weight and getting in shape and reporting to Mesa in February ready to recover his production level of 2008.
I was glad that Lou gave Tyler Colvin a start in front of the home crowd; he had an RBI single, and while he's probably not in the mix for a job at Wrigley in 2010, he should be ready to produce in Triple-A next year and be ready to challenge for the major league roster in 2011.
It was also nice to see Marmol throw an efficient inning, looking like the Marmol of old, even though it wasn't a save situation. This should also give him good confidence going into next year. The three pitchers, throwing strikes (87 out of 130 total Cub pitches), allowed the game to end in two hours and eleven minutes. That was the fastest nine-inning game at Wrigley Field since Carlos Zambrano and Ryan Dempster (then the closer) dispatched the Astros in 2:05 on June 11, 2007. Just in time, too -- about five minutes after the last out, a light rain began to fall.
Speaking of rain, here's a final word I heard today about Thursday's rainout and why MLB wanted so badly to have all games played this season. Up to Thursday, no MLB games had been cancelled this year and it seemed possible that every team would play the full 162 games. Instead, with the Cubs having one fewer game than everyone except the Pirates, it's possible that the Cubs could rank ahead of the Rays and/or Mariners, whose records as of today are similar to the Cubs. MLB simply wanted to avoid that "half-game scenario", but Thursday's weather prevented that. That's the reason they waited so long.
And tomorrow, we wrap things up on the Cubs for 2009, we hope, with a win to at least send us off with a good last memory.
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What a year from Wells!
What if the Cubs actually had two Rookie of the Year winners in a row?
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
I think J.A. Happ is ahead of Wells in that consideration
but, had he been credited with another victory or two, I think Wells would have given him a run for his money.
Of all the unpleasantness of this season, Wells has been a pleasant surprise.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Superb write up, Al.
Completely forgot about the early game; too concerned with the Badger victory. U RAH RAH WISCONSINNN.
Dan
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you see that receiver mimic an axe chop after he scored Minny's 1st TD?
First thing that went through my mind – it’s only the 1st quarter, kid.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Kind of a sloppy game all around
As bad as the Badgers looked at times in the 1st half, the apparent lack of poise from the Gophers gave me reason to be optimistic.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
And barely got past them
Still, they look like a Big 10 contender. Lots of things can happen yet.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Iowa is grossly overrated.
13th? Com’on.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I don't know about that....
Iowa is pretty damn good, they domintated the 1st half of that game…not to mention had they not had a fumble for touchdown overturned and missed fg this game would have never even been close.
In Heaven there is no beer, That's why we drink it here, and when were gone from here, all our friends will be drinking all our beer!!
by By Santo's Grace on Oct 3, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Iowa is ranked #13.
And last week received 39 VOTES.
I don’t envision a scenario where a team that doesn’t even crack the top 30 should jump 18 spots for winning one game in week 4 of the season.
And Iowa will lose to Wisconsin in two weeks, so none of this matters.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
You'd better hope Sue doesn't see that!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I was kidding
I’m sure she wouldn’t take it to heart.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
:P
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
I was wondering how long it would take for you to show up.
Seems like Iowa Hawkeyes and Wisconsin Badgers fans alike had some tests of their respective cardiac systems today.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 3, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Certainly did.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
So, does Bucky get ranked?
I think no, unless at least 2 top-25 teams lose to unranked teams.
Georgia really should drop out, though.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish, but no.
We have played crap teams until this week. 4 home games and 1 road game.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
If they had Golden Helmets and the same record against the same team,
They’d be in the top 10….
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I usually consider Notre Dame, Michigan, and Michigan State to be overrated. They all play each other and somebody’s gonna win, somebody’s gonna lose. Just because Shanghai Badger, dtpollitt, and chilango2 play each other every year doesn’t mean we are good. Media hype.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Oh, no argument there
But Notre Dame gets the most special treatment of the bunch.
Hell, they squeaked by today – they’ll probably be ranked again. Frauds.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
What the hell happened?
I turned it off after the INT. Was there a flag?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
The INT was not.
37 YD FG
OVERTIMEEEEEE
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Excellent.
Go Huskies!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah, he's an LSU guy now.
Scrappy.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
hes both
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 3, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear Mr. Hendry:
Notre Dame Sucks.
Signed,
Shanghai Badger.
PS Theriot has a rag-arm.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Hey!
How U doin’?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm good
how are ya, buddy? long time no talk.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
Can't complain.
Taking a class & flying around. And Bucky won.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
What's new and exciting?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Not much
Ginger and I are marching toward S&R certification and she seems to be having a blast. Attending a camp this weekend for real indepth training. Should be… interesting.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
Hey, cool - we're both going to be doing S&R . . .
I joined the Civil Air Patrol. Figured flying would be a cool way to do some community service.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
we’re doing a joint project with the Indiana Dept for Mental Health. Ike & Ginger are Crisis Response dogs. Well, Ike is one of the 4 dogs in the state for certified for the pilot program. Gingy and I are in training still though.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
Sounds good
And note I didn’t make any blind jokes about the “S” part of S&R
;-)
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Its actually quite entertaining
Camp has some night time S&R stuff… I am NOT looking forward to it.
Ginger has a tendency to get worried when I walk into things. :-P
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
The flight squadron captain was talking about doing an all night exercise
I don’t know that I want to do that!
Still, it’s been interesting so far.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
its been something new.
Still now always sure if I know what I’m doing, though!
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
I have a feeling you'll do fine
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOO, HBCG
IT’S FRIGGIN’
GREAT
TO HEAR!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Huskies can't catch....
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Iowa keeps playing to the level of their opponents.
Frustrating.
Dum spiro spero…
Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
I really expected
a down game from them today and they didn’t disappoint.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
To you or AndrewJStone,
Who does Iowa play next week?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 3, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Michigan.
Homecoming in primetime on ABC. Should be a blast.
Dum spiro spero…
Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
Good luck with that.
Wisconsin probably has a tougher test than Iowa next week … we go to Ohio State.
Right now, though, I’d like to focus on chopping down the goalposts at TCF Bank Stadium with Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 3, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Ohio State is coming in to form.
Never good for the rest of the Big 10.
Dum spiro spero…
Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
Buckeyes are hairless nuts...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Good game for
your team today Zeke.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
No humans are Buckeye fans.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Actually I know quite a few.
We generally cut off their bravado at MSU by saying “1974”. Does the trick.
Of course, then they counter with “Probation”, which shuts us right up! ;)
Sometimes I miss Woody Hayes. He was fun to hate.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Really looking forward
to that game.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
I'd expect Iowa to win by at least 7
UM isn’t that good. Beating ND got them ranked, but ND isn’t that good, either.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It seems to me
That because of their reputation in college football, Michigan gets sympathy in the polls and gets ranked higher as a result.
I also think Iowa will win next week.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 3, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
They do
Not like ND, though….
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Excellent point.
I don’t think ND deserves to be ranked after their scrape past Washington (they probably should have lost today).
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 3, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Gonna be there.
First time back to Kinnick this season. So psyched.
Dum spiro spero…
Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
Have a great time!
I haven’t been to a Division I college football game since the mid-1990s (Michigan State @ Wisconsin on homecoming day at Camp Randall Stadium).
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 3, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Have a great time
and hope you get to see a Hawkeye win.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Feel free to kick their a**...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Saw your guys pulled it off.
Is your heart okay? Your game must have been bad for it.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 3, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I was ready to punch the wall. We had a 2-1 edge in time of possession
and held them to -7 yards rushing through three quarters. Then, the wheels come off and we let them right back in the game negating all the good we’d done for most of the game. Same stupid stuff. Bad penalties. Conservative play calling (aka: playing not to lose). Just maddening.
But they pulled it out in OT. I seriously doubted they had the resiliency after (sc)um scored 14 points in 4 minutes. But the corn holes blinked first (interception in the end zone) and then second & 3rd (2 missed tackles on the TD run).
So, for the first time since 1967, we won back to back games against them. God, it’s been a long 40+ years…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
We dominated the second half. Absolutely domination.
John Clay is an axe murderer.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yeah, if Brown doesn't fumble, it's over a lot sooner.
Big test next week.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I know.
Right before the fumble, I thought, “If Wisconsin goes in and scores a touchdown here, this game is over.”
I guess today’s game goes to show that it ain’t over ‘till it’s over.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 3, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Even a FG if they take another 2:00 off the clock
Despite Clay’s 3 fumbles against Wofford, he’s moving back towards #1.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
184 yards rushing?
Certainly seems like it.
And Wisconsin today gouged Minnesota’s defense for 295 net rushing yards.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 3, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
They are getting better each week, it seems
Gotta get a lot better this week, though.
I think they’ve got a shot. Definitely looking forward to it – at least the start of it!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
UUUUU RAH RAHHHH
WISC
CONNNNN
SIINNNNNNNNNN
I liked the part where we won.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Praise to thee, we sing.
WE SING!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I forgot about the Badgers playing today.
Go Badgers!!!
Looks like it could be a good year for Bucky.
They look like a legit contender at the moment
Still need to tighten some things up, though.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Keep on winning.
It’ll make Iowa’s win over them on the 17th (taking the Hawks to 7 – 0) in two weeks all the more impressive.
:-)
I – O – W – A
Dum spiro spero…
Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
I'm not ready to talk smack yet
Iowa’s been tough at Camp Randall.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
If i remember right...
… you were doubting on your team back in August. I had a feeling you weren’t giving them enough credit.
Iowa’s got three big games left… Michigan, at Wisconsin, and at Ohio State. I’m obviously most worried about OSU (their defense hasn’t allowed a TD in like nine quarters as of this typing), but Wisconsin is second IMHO. You all have a good team, a good coach, and solid home field advantage. It should be fun.
Dum spiro spero…
Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
You remember correctly
Although I will say when I read the blog that Matt LePay (PXP radio) did and mentioned that they do well when they fly under the radar . . . .
If they were playing next week, I’d say that Wisconsin should win. But a lot can happen before then, and OSU is a big test on Saturday.
Yes, it should be a good game.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Our coach sucks.
He sucks bad.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
They'll be fine.
It’ll be an interesting year in the BT.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
With Wells numbers this year
I find it hard to believe he can be only be a solid #3 or #4 starter. He has strong potential to do better IMO. 2010 will be his true test since batters will be much more familiar with him.
He may very well be able to be a #2 starter or even an ace
But it will take a good manager to see that. Al compared him to Tapani, but Len and Bob were giving a little higher praise: comparisons to Greg Maddux.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
That's very high praise indeed.
Let’s wait a little bit before we bestow that on Wells.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Agreed.
One could do a lot worse than Tapani, too.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be comparing him to Maddux yet
But it will be a true test in 2010.
Many of thought Rich Hill was the future ace of the Cubs…man I miss seeing that nasty curve ball! But I think Wells has the confidence factor and hopefully a much better built team next year can get him even more run support.
Instead of saying let’s hope the league doesn’t figure him out, let’s hope Wells can stay one step ahead where he doesn’t have anything to be figured out.
Wow, that is high praise
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
They were comparing his preparation to Maddux's
Randy comes out early, watches the other team take BP, writes out a game plan before every start, practices his bunting, etc.
They didn’t say he pitched like Maddux. Just that he worked hard like Mad Dog.
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
and their first win over Arizona this year.
didnt the cubs beat the dbacks in april?
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
You're right.
It felt like they got swept in Arizona, but they did win one game. I’ll fix the post.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Great start and season for Wells
Now hopefully he doesn’t have his success go to his head like a certain catcher did after a great rookie year. Randy will be a great 4 starter for us next season
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Wells reminds me of how Maddux started out
nothing spectacular, but quite effective, now he should get Greg to be a mentor
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
A nice, solid game by everyone.
I was especially glad to see the “A” lineup take on the field today.
great game
Wish I had been in the sun. What is amazing is despite the disappointing season and the fact the game was meaningless the crowd was totally into it and when they scored the first runs you would think they were in a tight race for playoffs.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
Well I was on my feet cheering.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 3, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
If you have it on Fox, or even if you have to resort to gamecast
Zack Grienke has 5 shutout innings right now and his ERA is at 2.01. Two more shutout innings and he has an ERA below 2 for the season. Unreal.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
If he keeps his season ERA below 2.08...
…. he will also set the Royals single season franchise record (for a pitcher who qualified for the ERA title).
And who holds this record? Bret Saberhagen? No, it was set by Roger Nelson in 1972.
The KC/Min game is a real good pitchers duel. Nick Blackburn is matching Greinke almost pitch for pitch.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Al you will love this Fox fail today
I’m in Columbia, MO which is the Royals viewing area, yet Fox has the Phillies-Marlins game on.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Peoria also has Phils-Marlins
Ridiculous.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, that is just insane.
Both of those. Columbia, Missouri gets Phils/Marlins? I guess they figure the Cardinals fans want to see a potential playoff opponent, but the Phillies & Marlins game is virtually meaningless.
The KC/Min game has playoff implications. It should be a national game.
Wow, the people who make these decisions are idiots.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
It's unreal
Fox should be nimble enough to change who gets what at a moment’s notice, shouldn’t it?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
especially for the Royals fans who get maybe one fox game a year
and this is their superstar who deserves the national stage.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
We have that here in Nashvegas too
On screen guide says the Braves who we always get on Fox telecasts if they are playing. Weird.
by LT on Oct 3, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm only 2 hours straight west of you...
…and I have the Royals game on.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Watching that game right now
Grienke is unbelievable.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
He just walked the leadoff batter in the sixth
Let’s see what the Twins can do. Top of the order is up.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
MVP vs. Cy Young?
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
And the MVP wins
Possible MVP
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
"Possible" MVP?
If it’s not unanimous, that’s an upset.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I think he's MVP
but with those New York sports writers, you just never know
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Joe Mauer is an incredible hitter.
Just amazing.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
And just think ...
The Twins could have had Mark Prior instead … :-)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
What were they thinking!
Idiots
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Absolutely true.
And if the Twins had taken Prior… the Cubs were going to select Mark Teixeira.
True story. That would have worked out OK.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Way to thread that needle, Cubs
I guess it’s payback to Chicago for the Sam Bowie/Michael Jordan thing.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember thinking to myself when that happened
“Why wouldn’t you take Prior”
FML
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
They didn't take Prior because they couldn't afford what they knew he would ask for.
Mauer was more affordable, plus he was the hometown kid.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
The Hometown aspect sealed it
Living here in the Twin Cities, its unbelievable how beloved Mauer is
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
I know he was highly regarded even then.
He’s proved to be worth every penny they spent — and will have to spend in the future to keep him.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I think they will resign him
Its going to be a lot, but I think Mauer will give a hometown discount. Plus with the new stadium I think they will be able to afford it.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
I think you have it scoped out exactly right.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Mauer PROBABLY would give the Twins the hometown discount
But I wouldn’t say it’s automatic.
The impression I get is that Mauer likes playing in his hometown but doesn’t particularly care for the fishbowl aspects of it.
My guess is he stays with the Twins, but I wouldn’t be shocked if he didn’t.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
His family lives here
his brother coaches the Twins’ Gulf Coast League team. Plus there’d be a riots breaking out all over Minnesota if they didn’t resign him.
I think he’ll resign.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Do they riot in Minnesota?
I thought some raised voices in a city council meeting was as exciting as it got…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
It'd be a first
Don’t get me wrong, it’d be the nicest riots we’ve ever seen, but there’d be riots. And lots of raised voices.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
You in Minnesota, Bruce?
Y tu!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
No, downstate Ill.
But I lived in North Dakota for a while in the late ‘80s (when the Twins won the WS) and have good friends who live in Bloomington. Plus I’ve liked the Twins ever since Rod Carew played there.
Did you see the huge story Jim Souhan had in the Star Trib in July about Mauer? I thought it was really well done, but it also made me think him staying with the Twins wasn’t exactly a fait accompli.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel like we've had this conversation before, now that you mention it.
My whole family’s in Mankato/Duluth/Cities.
I loved the piece in SI, quoting Morneau as saying “If you [Joe] leave, we’ll never be friends again.”
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
We might have
I loved that Morneau quote, too.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
reminds me a bit of the Reggie Bush-Mario Williams thing in the NFL
Money wasn’t the issue there, but Williams ended up being the better player while Bush was the overhyped injury prone guy.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
the MVP wins
basehit gives the twins the lead and the below 2 ERA quest probably ends.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
i want greinke to win the cy young
but i also want the twins to win the central..
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 3, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Man on 3rd, 2 out
And Mauer strokes a single! Twins lead 1-0 in the bottom of the 6th!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And now a bases-clearing double
Makes it 4-0
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I can't imagine it will matter much
Who else would get it?
The NL Cy Young is an entirely different situation.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
My Cy Young vote goes to Wainwright.
But it’s very, very close.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I think if the Cards had hung on last night
Wainwright winning 20 probably would have made the difference.
Without that, I think it’s either him, Carpenter or Lincecum. I’d lean toward Carp, but I can’t really pick one.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
...
vs. 
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I was hoping the old-timey pic would give away that it was a circus freak...
And that’s not a shark :P
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Is that a Carp?
Twins vs. Carps?
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
It's a carp
Sheesh. NL Cy Young: Carp vs. Freak
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
what about wainwright
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 3, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Find me a clever pic :P
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Here ya go.
s/images/wheelwright.gif)
Per Wikipedia:
Wainwright is the occupation of making and repairing wagons. The word is the combination of the archaic words “wain” (a large wagon for farm use) and “wright” (a worker or maker).
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
Then the pic's close
That’s a wheelwright, tho :P
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hey, what do I look like?
SWL? :-p
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
If you have to explain it . . .
:)
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, yeah...
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Boy, that double should have been caught.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, it's Willie Bloomquist in left field.
There’s a reason the Royals have 95 losses. He’s part of that reason.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I think the bases-clearing one could have been, too
But I was only 1/2 watching.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Teahen took a bad route in RF for that one
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
you could say the same for Wells in RoY consideration.
Wells did not give up an earned run in his first 3 starts but got no victories due to lack of hitting by the Cubs. We don’t have to venture far from home to look for a pitcher who will be screwed by voters who just look at "W"s
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Poor Zeke
He’s probably out celebrating the Spartans beating the Wolverines, anyway.
I’m enjoying the race – even if it is vicariously.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah. My celebration was dinner at home and then grocery shopping at Meijers.
What an exciting Saturday night…
Plus we did our best to blow that game. I cannot believe how we simply refuse to close teams out, year after year. (sc)um should never have tied the game. We let them.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Bucky let Goldie back in, too.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I suppose the final score is all that matters.
The first back to back wins against (sc)um since 1967. Really.
It’s been a long, dark 40+ years against these guys…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Do you really have to use "(sc)um" every time you refer to Michigan?
We get it – you don’t like Michigan. One or two scum references might be considered creative or funny. But the constant use is a bit much, don’t you think?
Can’t you be happy with just calling them “Corn”? (I thought that was pretty funny, btw). How would you like it if others started calling your team “msu(cks)” all the time?
And this is coming from an Ohio State fan so don’t think I have any love for “that school up north” as Woody used to call them.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Fair enough. You're right. That's the end of that reference.
And feel free to have your way with them when you play them.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Thanks
now about that “hairless nuts” reference… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Sorry! ;)
I’m sorry we don’t get to play each other for the next couple of years. I really wish all the BT teams played each other every year. I never have liked the opt out rotation.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Then you'd have no big non-conf. matchups, though
OSU-USC, etc.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 4, 2009 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Just play 16 games a year!
Oh, right. The students have to go to class and stuff.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Surrrrre they do . . . .
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 4, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I had noticed the reference, too.
But even last week, when Michigan State and Wisconsin played each other, I didn’t say anything derogatory about MSU, with the end result that Zeke and I turned the Cubs game threads into a college football game thread.
Also, Ken, the Badgers play at Ohio State next week. Good luck to your guys, should be a great game. I’m going to miss it as I will have work and GRE tutoring at game time.
I’ll check in on the score once I get home that evening.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 3, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry. I get a little worked up about um. There is a LONG history of animosity between the two schools
dating back to um voting to bar MSU’s admission to the Big Ten back in the 50s- and even prior to that.
We lost a game (when we were Michigan Agricultural College) back in the early 1900s by the score of 119-0, which some the Detroit media loved to bring up every year (it seemed). The “Cow College” references got very old and when um hired Bo Schembechler as their football coach in the late 1960s, the Detroit print and broadcast media basically adopted um and their city’s college team. They were great and everyone else was crap. And it seemed like EVERYONE was a um fan- whether they attended the school or not.
Of course, the fact they beat the crap out of us every year didn’t help. Oh well. Time to let it go.
Again, sorry if I offended anyone. Time to turn this BACK into the Cubs blog we know and love.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
It's okay.
To be honest, I enjoy talking college football with you.
Gets me a perspective on a team in the Big Ten (Michigan State) that I wouldn’t have otherwise. I’m going to miss chatting next week with you, but I’ll be back the following week for Wisconsin’s game against Iowa (that’s the Heartland Trophy border battle I told you about yesterday).
Next week might be ugly anyway, Wisconsin visits Ohio State.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2009 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Blackburn's shutout is over
Leadoff solo shot in the top of the 7th. 4-1 Twins
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Thing I'm going to miss the most about the Metrodome:
The giant SUCKING vacuum feeling you get when you walk through the revolving doors.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
lol, yeah, that is fun
but its perhaps the worst baseball venue in all of baseball. I hate the Dome and can’t wait for the new stadium.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Only venue to host the Super Bowl, World Series, and Final Four!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Only because the Braves never thought to play their games in the Georgia Dome :P
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Alex Gordon 2 run HR
Top 9, 4-3 Twins. Twins bullpen looking to give another one away
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Even worse :(
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Who ever this guy is they put in
is throwing straight fastballs right down the middle of the plate
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Motherlover... Jose "The Bean Machine" Mijares hangs one up
and it’s 4-3 with no outs. Boos rain down, a la [name redacted].
Mijares seems like Minnesota's version of Aaron Heilman.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
i bet hes a really nice guy in real life..
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 3, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Alex Gordon.
Man I love his game. I hope he can stay healthy and produce next year.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
He's been a bust so far
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
First and third with no one out
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
I. Am. SHOCKED!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm assuming the two "umpires"
sitting in the front row behind home plate today were not real umpires, but how and where do you get legit MLB ump gear like that? I thought that was pretty funny.
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
Len and Bob
said they’re stock brokers from Toronto. Anybody else who paid attention want to chime in? Because that’s all I heard.
http://www.ump-attire.com/baseball.html
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I don't know where the link is (im lazy)
But what happened was they ran into a group of umpires one day and were able to get some of their gear, so it is legit MLB umpire gear. They wear masks when the Blue Jays pitch.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Twin-killing
Bases empty, 2 outs, 4-4
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
What a play
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
not anymore
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Cuddyer HR
5-4 Twinkies
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Cuddyer with the go ahead solo shot!
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
MC HR!
Twins lead 5-4!
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
A Twins fan friend told me
she thought Cuddyer would be trade bait this offseason. I had thought he, Mauer, Morneau and Nathan were the Twins’ core, that they would try to lock them up and mix and match elsewhere.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions
Same here
I’m just surprised they’d part with him. I suspect the Twins would want starting pitching in return.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
They can still have Harden...
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
aaron heilman for cuddyer
GETITDONE JIM
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 3, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
But he...
…throws and bats right. Unless he’s willing to learn how to be left-handed, I dunno.
Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.
Now the other...
…hypothetical question is, where do you install Cuddyer? RF? Or, do we put Dome back in right, and learn Cuddyer CF?
Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.
Squarely at RF
nji posted his UZR below, so moving him to center would only make him lower that number.
I looked it up.
He’s under contract through next year, at $8.5 million, with a $10.5m club option for 2011 ($1 m buyout).
The Cubs could do that, if they cleared off some other contracts first.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
He has two years left
of a three year 23 million dollar contract. There’s a 4th year option.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Looks like he is a horrid outfielder
-15.5 UZR in RF this season. His bat is nice though
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
They have lots of OF depth
They wouldn’t get the same return with Young or Gomez. I think Span is more valuable for the Twins.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
That's a really good point
I really like Span.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Nathan in
And the all in the Twin Cities hold their breath…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
As do those of us here who are rooting for the Twins.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Sign held up in the crowd:
“Time for some more Dome Magic!”
Curiously, this sign was not seen at Wrigley.
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
ISWYDT
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I had a similar...
…sign, but left it on the damn ferry to SF.
Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.
Jacobs K
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Callaspo FO9
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Span with a great catch!
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Either the Twins or Tigers is fine with me
What I want is a game 163. Watching that is so much fun, and much more fun when the Cubs aren’t involved.
A Rockies win tonight gives us a sort-of game 163 because their game on Sunday determines the NL West champ.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Not quite as important because both LA and Col get in anyway.
But it does make a difference for seeding.
I agree with you, a tiebreaker game is lots of fun to watch.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Teahen K
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Twins win!
.5 games back. Go Sox!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
LOL
Very happy for Twins fans. I think they’re going to take the Central. Good for them.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Verlander at home, and vs. the Sox has been lights-out.
Let’s hope they buck the trend and let’s root for the South Siders for once.
Right on both counts :D
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Wow, what a game for the Twins!
Lets get a loss Detroit!
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Grrrr.....
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
no
not that feeling..
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 3, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Now, I cheer for the White Sox
Boy, I never thought I’d say that. And I hope I never have to again.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 3, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
Did y'all catch that interview with Cuddyer?
Wouldn’t he be awesome in Cubbie Blue? He is what this club needs.
MUSTTTT
CHEEERRR
FOR
WHITE SOX
ARGH!!!!!!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I missed this evening's game, which is a real shame...
I’m sure I’ll be able to post this much more often in 2010
Looking forward to a really good season next year – Eamus Catuli
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Nice!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 3, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Give hendry credit on Wells.
I am sure there are others that were confident in Wells, but it was Hendry that dipped down and got him in May. He deserves credit there.
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