Play Your Enemy: Cubs vs. Brewers at Maryvale, Monday 3/16, 3:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Mar 16, 2009 12:00 PM CDT
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PrintIn keeping with today's Brewers theme, the Cubs and Brew Crew meet for the third and final time this spring today at Maryvale. The teams split the other two meetings; after today, they'll next meet up for the first of 17 regular-season contests on Friday, April 10 in Milwaukee, the Brewers' home opener. In keeping with the idea that the regular season schedule has to make as little sense as possible, the two teams won't meet at Wrigley Field until Thursday, July 2.
Today, Jeff Samardzija, who is still described in this recap of yesterday's game as a "candidate for the fifth starter spot", will get the start against the Brewers' Dave Bush. The Brewers' Ryan Braun, who is off playing for Team USA in the WBC, left last night's game with a minor oblique strain. Braun says it's nothing, but Milwaukee can ill afford to lose him.
The article points out what you may have seen, that Atlanta catcher Brian McCann played the 9th inning in left field. What none of us knew at the time was this:
Manager Davey Johnson said he considered using pitcher Ted Lilly in left field.
"With the injuries we were looking at, I figured I could probably run Lilly out there for defense," Johnson said. "But I wouldn't run him out there to hit. So the healthiest probably was McCann. I said, 'Can you play left field?' He said, 'Boy, I'd love to.' "
Now that would have been fun to watch.
Today's game is on WGN radio and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
There are also two WBC games tonight:
MLB.com Gameday for Venezuela vs. Puerto Rico. Time: 7 pm CDT. TV: ESPN. (Winner qualifies for semifinals.) I'm rooting for Venezuela so that Geovany Soto can come back to Cubs camp.
MLB.com Gameday for Cuba vs. Mexico. Time: 10 pm CDT. TV: ESPN2. (Loser is eliminated)
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Chipper Jones, Dustin Pedroia, now Ryan Braun.
The U.S. injuries are beginning to pile up. I caught some of the Team USA game yesterday and enjoyed it, but all these strained muscles are going to, shall we say, further strain many fans’ patience with this tournament.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
The immediate problem is
teams cannot replace a player in the middle of a round. (Pedroia was replaced before the 2nd round.) The USA team seems to be running out of available players for round 2.
The long term issue is the length of the injuries in regards to their MLB team. Hopefully they’re minor as it would be a shame for anything serous to happen to a player.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun's injury is the same one he had last year.
Now, I’m no medical expert, but I wonder if this could linger throughout the season…
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
So on some days this season when Lou wants to rest guys
Big Z can patrol right and Ted and play left. Awesome
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Zambrano in RF at Wrigley?
I shudder to think…
"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
Z
I’m not so sure he’d be any worse than Hoffpauir.
Off to the game in 5 minutes.
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by puckishcubsfan on Mar 16, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I still think we should put Zambrano in the OF.
And laugh our asses off.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
We'd be laughing until he laid out to catch a fly ball...
…broke a couple ribs and was out for several months.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Or laid out a teamate by running him over.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Mar 16, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I could see him flattening Dome easily.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Yeah, they would have to scrape poor Dome out of the ivy.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Mar 16, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Z smash!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a real game...
…I’m thinking more like those goofy All-Star softball games. Zambrano would be a great captain for those teams. He would run all over the field and catch/field others’ routine ground/fly balls, he would be perfect to be mic’ed up, and he would probably try to hit a bases empty grand salami every time at the plate.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
So...
pretty much another day at the office for Z huh?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Man oh man...
I would have loved to see Lou’s reaction if he was watching that game and out goes Lilly to left. Lazy pop fly and just before the catch…a little one-legged hop.
by CubFan81 on Mar 16, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Lineup...
… via Bruce Miles’ blog:
Soriano, LF
Theriot, SS
Lee, 1B
Hoffpauir, RF
Ramirez, 3B
Fontenot, 2B
Johnson, CF
Bako, C
Samardzija, P
Milton Bradley & Randy Wells are sick today.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Has Bradley been healthy for 10 consecutive days yet?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
i think so,
back in 2005, he was for like, 17 or 18 days.
Dismissed as coincidence.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Milton should know better than to go out drinking on a sunday night
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Aww shucks
really wanted to see what RW could do today.
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He actually looked really good on Saturday.
Struck out the side, IIRC.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
we're almost to actual
starting lineup starting lineups!
"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 Mar 16, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
What is GameBoard sick with?
This is like being a teacher. You get to hear every kind of excuse in the book. I wanna start a list of GameBoard’s excuses.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
So far...
1. Tight Quad
2. Flu-like Symptoms
3. Tummy-ache
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Offically, they say it's the flu...again.
Who the hell gets the flu 2 times in less than a month?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
If it's the bird flu...
…can we void his contract?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Does pre-gaming St. Patrick's Day
count as the flu?
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
Isn't that the old rule
hangover = flu-like symptoms?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess it doesn't really matter. This is just PRACTICE anyway.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the rule.
so maybe Milton was just having fun in Phoenix last night…
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
McCann DID play LF
I saw it with my own eyes.
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Manager Davey Johnson said he considered using pitcher Ted Lilly in left field.
How’s he gonna run down the catcher from all the way out THERE?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
would he bounce his glove if another pitcher
gave up a long home run?
Wonder what part Teddy'd brag about more,
playing left field or batting higher than 9th in the order?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't forget Davey Johnson
was the manager of this game on July 22, 1986 in which Roger McDowell and Jesse Orosco alternated between the mound, left field and right field depending upon whether a left-hander or a right-hander was batting.
It was a brilliant move and the type that no manager ever makes for fear of being criticized by the Jay Mariotti gang.
Is there a writeup or more analysis of this game
available anywhere? I’d like to know more . . . was this strategy ever used again?
That has happened on a handful of occasions.
It’s used by managers when they run out of pitchers/position players in extra innings and they have to keep doing this because they literally have no one else.
Here’s an example from a Cubs game vs. the Dodgers on August 17, 1982. Incidentally, Steve Sax, who scored the winning run in the 21st inning, was out. Take a look at who the plate umpire was and you’ll figure out why he was called safe. That game might still be going.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
It happened just last year, actually
In a Braves-Pirates game on April 3, Bobby Cox moved his pitcher, Chris Resop to LF while Royce Ring pitched, then brought Resop back to the mound. Resop wound up giving up the go-ahead base hit in his second time on the mound
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
Wow
I missed that one somehow.
Of course. the Mets won the game in 1986.
Bobby Cox can get away with it because everyone knows he’s a genius and he’s not going to get fired.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 16, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly.
If Ned Yost was attempting it, he’d be ridiculed. Bobby Cox has definitely earned tenure in the unconventional move department.
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
If by "unconventional" you mean "can't manage a game"...
There is a small (but growing) cadre of Braves fans who are coming around to this way of thinking. Bobby Cox is a great manager over an entire season. He keeps his guys in reasonable shape, clearly sees who needs rest and who can go, and has (had) a remarkable farm system from which he can draw when the going got rough. However, his in-game decisions are (usually) suspect and have led to snatching defeat from the jaws of victory on more occasions than I can count. There’s a reason that I wouldn’t mind him getting tossed from a game for arguing with an ump (back when that was a regular thing): his assistant coaches generally made better in-game decisions than Cox ever did.
This doesn’t get a lot of press because of his tenure, but it explains an awful lot about the single WS title in those 14 straight years’ worth of Division Titles.
"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
But in that game
Lasorda used Valenzuela as an outfielder and moved him away from where he thought the ball would be hit. Johnson took it a step further and used two pitchers at the same time. When a left-hander came to bat, Orosco took the mound and McDowell moved to left field. When a right-hander came to bat, McDowell moved from left field to the mound and Orosco went out to left.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 16, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Look at the box again.
Lasorda DID use two pitchers — Valenzuela and Bob Welch — though not at the same time.
The Retrosheet boxscore details all the position switches.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Yes
but he wasn’t moving those pitchers playing outfield to the mound and then back to the outfield. He was just moving Valenzuela and Welch around the outfield.
As I said below, I can’t believe we didn’t remember Zimmer pulling it, but I have an excuse that I didn’t have cable in 1990.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 16, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's a list
of games in which pitchers moved to the outfield and back to the mound. Most were in the late-70s and 80’s.
Ironically, neither Al nor I remembered Don Zimmer pulling the stunt in 1990 with Les Lancaster and Paul Assenmacher. Maybe that’s because it ended disastrously for the Cubs.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 16, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Let me add
that the Mets-Reds game was especially famous because 1) it was the 1986 Mets and 2) the move was somewhat forced because of a bench-clearing brawl started by Ray Knight and Eric Davis.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 16, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't remember Zimmer doing it either...
… and probably for exactly the reason you mention. Also because Assenmacher didn’t play the outfield; he just left the game after pitching to three batters and allowing a single and a walk.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
A late addition to knowing thine enemy
The Astros have reached an agreement with Ivan Rodriguez, per Jon Heyman.
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
Hopefully
He doesn’t continue to hit like he has in the WBC.
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
I'm not putting too much stock in WBC numbers.
The one thing that can help Pudge is that short porch in left field. If he cheats on fastballs and focuses on being a dead-pull hitter in that park, he could still hit a bit (at least in Houston).
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
Predicting Al's eneny rankings (NL Central 2009 standings):
Cubs
Brewers
Reds
Cards
Astros
Pirates
Also, the idea that one of the most important rivalries in baseball will meet 14 times after July 2 but only 3 before that is ridiculous.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
And we'll be sick of the Astros.
11 games by June 11 vs. Houston.
You’ll just have to wait to see what order I put the rankings.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Wasn't that how the games with the Pirates were
last year? 18 games in 6 weeks or smeothing?
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
But I never got sick of seeing them
Shockingly enough – I kinda wished we could play them another 18 games.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I only did
because it made me worry how we’d play against real major league teams.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
to rip gorzelanny or duke
for the seventh time in 2 months
Not a bad crack at it.
But I hesitate to think that Douchey Baker’s team will finish ahead of LaRussa’s Cards.
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
The Reds are just a hot pick right now.
They have a good deal of quality position players like Votto, Encarnacion, Phillips, and Bruce. They have some decent key pitchers, too, in Cueto, Bailey, Volquez, Owings, and Harang. I like quite a lot about those players.
Oh, and don’t forget, they have Hairston, Jr. and Jacque Jones. And Dusty Baker. Maybe I should change my mind…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I dunno...
Lilly in left might not be such a poor idea…
He’d just stare at the fly ball and it would meekly land in his outstretched glove.
Not that Micah needs her....
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
Shallow pop-up
Can’t work every time.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I really like that picture. Classy.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
haven't seen that one before
but i like it.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Micah ALWAYS needs EA.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
maybe I jinxed it with my statement that he doesn't need her
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
I remember this year's first and second meaningless ST games...
…and I was bitching about too many pictures and stupid EA posts. Mea culpa. Not only are there never too many EA pictures, apparently they have magical powers. Sorry dudes and dudettes.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Is there a countdown til opening day?
Because all this meaningless baseball is starting to wear on me. I want real games with actual major leaguers!
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
I agree.
This painful off-season and extended spring training has been brutal. It’s testing the patience of the fans and our loyalties to meaningless info and games.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
The countdown to Opening Day is on the sidebar.
It’s three weeks from today. Hang in there.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
3 weeks?
Good lord. I may die.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Trust me...we're all gonna die.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Especially since its absolutey gorgeous outside
it feels like opening day should’ve already happened.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
And it's probably nicer than it will be on Opening Day.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I know
but dang.
extended ST stinks.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
And if we're sick of ST,
the players must be bored out of their minds.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, who the heck is that soriano guy that made it to second???
He’s never gonna make the major league squad!!!
And who’s that Dave Bush guy pitching for the Brewers???
He belongs in single A!!! K, that one might actually be true.
Conversation at a Cubs Game
Me "I think it's cool that a lot of Cubs have names that are abbreviations. A-Ram, D-Ro, D-Lee.... how about R-Ther (R-Tear).
Cousin "....that just sounds graphic."
When you see Casey McGehee running for a carriage made out of a pumpkin.
You’ll know that the real games are beginning….and the fairy tale of Spring is over.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Anybody have any guesses who might be the player
to have a break-out season out of the blue?
Like Ryan Ludwick last season. Not top prospects break-out season, totally unexpected break-out season.
Any ideas?
Hey, it's a new century!
Ricky Nolasco...
Which would not be totally unexpected, but still…Could be a STUD this year.
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Mar 16, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Nolasco was a stud LAST year.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
How about Anthony Reyes
now with the Indians (former Card)?
That’s the type of player I have in mind.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
How about Alex Gordon?
A former top prospect that everyone has given up on after two ho-hum seasons in the majors.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 16, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Shark
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Oh my god....
Prince…
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Mar 16, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
Well, it sounds like a cluster out there...
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Fielder with a triple, scores on Hoffpauir throwing error
I’ll let others make their conjectures.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I think the error was given to Fontenot on the throw
but Hoffpauir misplayed the ball originally.
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
No worries.
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
a 3b?
good lord.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Ball hit Hoff's glove
LBR throwing error
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
dang Hoff!
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
we have absolutely stunk in ST
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Nobody has been as bad as the Astros.
I was reading an article on mlb.com and apparently they’ve only won 1 spring training game so far.
That’s pretty bad.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
small comfort but comfort just the same :-)
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Last year's WS winners, the Phillies, are 6-9.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Double for Hart
Shark working on hanging curveballs?
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
Looks like Shark has eliminated himself from the
5th starting derby and is not doing himself any favors in the competition for the bullpen.
Hey, it's a new century!
Is there a picture of someone that we can post to make Hoff play better defense?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Derrek Lee?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
tying his shoes!
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Yes
I could go for that.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
How about this?
"...the internet is not something you just dump something on. It's not a truck. It's a series of tubes." - Sen. Ted Stevens
Ha! Ha! Good one!
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Do you have a link to a bigger-sized file of that image?
I’d like to send it to my old college roommates.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
That was it...
I just google imaged ‘Greetings from Iowa.’
There were quite a few post cards that came up
"...the internet is not something you just dump something on. It's not a truck. It's a series of tubes." - Sen. Ted Stevens
Thanks Bobby
And thanks for not directing me to lmgtfy.com.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Does EA go both ways?
Get your mind out of the gutter…
I’m just wondering if we post pictures of EA whenever a lefty Brewer is up, will that help Micah’s defense?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
3R homerun Bill Hall
Breaking ball not breaking for Spellcheck.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
must be the thin AZ air (not kind to breaking balls)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I don't know
you could see Marshall’s curves breaking very easily last Friday all the way from the LF berm.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
So if Gaudin is off the 5th starter list, is Samardzija now on the track to Des Moines?
Sounds like the breaking balls need some work.
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
He appears to pitching his way to Iowa today.
Maybe he will rebound in his next outing?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Possibly.
Baseball is a game of adjustments, after all.
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
sheesh
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
GAMEDAY IS BEHIND.
Shucks.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Is his breaking stuff broken?
Or is that the problem?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
sounds like the breaking stuff is all up in the zone
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
"I have an idea"
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
I wish ESPN could loan Erin's services out for the tourney...
…she would make a GREAT post-game interviewer during Cinderella stories and heart-breaking losses. Or just fun to watch.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Well...this appears to be helping sort out our rotation and bullpen.
NOT.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Maybe just makes decisions easier.
Such as the decision on whether to use shark in the bullpen or send him to AAA.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Samardzija
36 pitches, 18 strikes in first inning. Missed high with everything.
That's good, right?
Quick! Go ask Lou who’s the 5th starter now…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
It sounded even worse than that.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Gameday makes me laugh...
It said that Ricky Weeks took 3 called strikes.
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Maybe they're trying to see if we're paying attention?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed is always reliable
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Pat says Lilly starting tomorrow for Team USA
pitcher or LF?
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
LF, probably...
Davey Johnson wants McCann at SS, and he’s moving Rollins behind the plate.
Also, what is a grown man doing allowing people to call himself “Davey”?
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
RBI for Bako
RJ scores. 5-1, 1 out, top 2nd.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
It's almost like reading predictions
for the future when you listen to the audio on mlb.com.
It’s funny when they come true, only a few moments later.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sorry dude
I’m looking for airline tickets without anything else to do and I figured I could do a bit of PxP since noone else was doing it. I’ll quit.
If anybody knows where to find cheap-o business-class tickets, I’d appreciate it much.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Please continue!
It’s fun to read the future!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Shark wasn't helped
Could have been out of the inning after 14 pitches, but Hoffpauir couldn’t come up with high flyball off bat of Fielder with two outs. He broke in and then went back and misplayed it. Went for a triple.
if the Prince got a triple...
…it makes sense that a misplay was involved.
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
I still remember Geo
standing his ground last year when Prince scored. Somehow Geo came out in one piece.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel like Eurasia could have formed, split, and reconnected in the amount of time it would take Prince Fielder to reach third base.
And tectonic plates don’t move very fast, if you catch my drift.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
It could do that in the time it would take Hoffpauir to catch a fly ball, too.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Imagine Micah judging a flyball in Wrigley
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
I prefer
to not have nightmares, thank you very much.
"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 Mar 16, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm going back outside
ugly meaningless game loses to 64 degrees with sunshine.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
Good choice.
Don’t forget the sunscreen!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
will Dave Otto be making an appearance in this broadcast?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
No Otto
Judd Sirott will do a couple innings in relief of Pat.
I like Judd.
He has a nice voice. I read he made many mistakes, but filling Pat’s shoes can be nerve-wrecking.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I was actually talking about the Brewers' broadcast...
but you just made me realize that I can switch to WGN on MLB.com.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Pat & Ron talking about Braun's injuries.
Talk about Milton! Talk about Milton!
Talk about Milton!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
hung over?
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
riiiiight ;-)
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
How many games you figure he'll play this year?
I’m not being facetious.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
132.
"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 Mar 16, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
You must be adding:
Spring training
+
Regular season
+
Playoffs
+
Winter ball
=
132
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
nope.
I’m projecting him to play 132 games in the regular season.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Mar 16, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
At this rate, that "regular season" would have to be about 300 games long.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
We should have a contest.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
one at a time
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
We all know what "flu-like symptoms" are.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
My problem is...
it’s the 2nd time in less than a month….grow up Milton….we’re showing you the “respect” ($) you wanted so badley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Game Board quickly turned into Game Bored :-(
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
No, actually, it hasn't.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Dang
Why did we ever sign this lazy guy, I guess its obvious to all that he doesnt really want to play.
by tizzle on Mar 16, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know you're being sarcastic...
…but I’m gonna hit +1 on this one!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Well, whatever your
take on Milton may be, I just think witholding judgement until games that actually mean something are played may be the most prudent path. If this kinda stuff maintains after April 6th, then I’ll allow my panties to bunch up, until then I’m gonna hafta go with a big, fat “meh”.
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on Mar 16, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Did it ever occur to you that getting the flu twice in less than a month is BS?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
this isn't exactly trumped up stuff
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
haha
all I am saying is everyone here just assumes that Bradleys a liar, Please tell me why that is?
Nobody has called him that....
you seem to really be hellbent on painting us with a broad brush. If DLee had done the same things this spring as Milton I’d be saying the EXACT SAME THINGS about him.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
how about if he painted you with a dude brush?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
keep your man brush away from me...
gooey white paint….
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I see that painted horse picture again now?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Here is what I think of Milton Bradley...
He’s a very good offensive player that cannot stay healthy enough over the course of an entire season to justify the contract we game him.
Here is what I think of tizzle…
He’s a guy with a Boner for Milton Bradley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Why are you having so much trouble understanding?
You were able to glean my total hate of Milton from my previous posts. Did your crystal ball stop working?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
you practice how you play
MB admitted that he took games off last year with the Rangers for aches that he would normally play with, but only if they made a financial commitment to him.
Here, the Cubs have done so and he’s already loafing and taking days off. He’s setting the tone for the regular season. He’s sending messages to impressionable youngsters on how veteran players act. He’s showing his brand new teammates that he really doesn’t care about being prepared to start playing games that count in 3 weeks.
Given his history, do you really think fans are over-reacting by wanting to see him actually play?
He loafed after a ball hit in the gap on Sunday. Made a little half hearted backwards swipe and jogged toward it as it scooted past him.
I’m not a fan of GameBoard. Never have been. I was very unhappy that the Cubs signed him. I’d love to see him prove me wrong and show me that he’s an important part of this team. But he’s not off to a good start.
You just look for every available reason to hate this man don't you?
You’re not even gonna give him a fair shake. You don’t know what it’s like to have to defend every injury and day off to the press and fans…you’re so mean.
LEAVE MILTON ALONE!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
At this point, he frankly hasn't done anything to prove me otherwise.
The guy’s got 17 ABs in 19 spring training games.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Why, hello Sue....
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
I guess he's getting his boozing in shape for the regular season
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
He got paid! We respect you!
NOW PLAY
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Shark's second
14 pitches, 8 strikes. Just a ground-rule double to ?Duffy.
Bruce, what's the word around camp for Shark - bullpen with the big club or starting in Iowa?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Lou says
Cubs may decide by end of this week. He said Samardzija could fit in the seventh inning if he doesn’t make the rotation. This will be an organizational decision however it shakes out.
Let's hope he gets another outing...
… this one’s pretty bad.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
OT: Anyone catch Eastbound and Down on HBO
that’s one funny show… about a washed up ML pitcher
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Can I wear the Scream mask? You know, the mask from "Scream"?
The rest of that quote isn’t appropriate, but that line in episode 1 had me hooked.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
When's it on?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Sunday nights
it’s a Will Ferrell vehicle … think there are only a few episodes left
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Season finale is Sunday, actually
It hasn’t been picked up for a second season yet.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
it's the best thing out of HBO in ages
I’ll be surprised if they don’t pick it up
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Ahem.
THE WIRE?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Mar 16, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I said in AGES... the Wire seems so long ago *sniff*
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Okay. Whew. I was worried there, Em.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
How about
Flight of the Conchords?
by jerry morales rules on Mar 16, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
well yeah there's that too
why are you bothering me with facts?
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Best show ever on HBO
Fraggle Rock. Hands down. End of discussion.
by 14theofleury on Mar 16, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
My favorite show on TV right now
Kenny is so cool. I wish I could grow a mullet like that.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I have no idea
how/why people find WIll Ferrell funny. I am sick of that doofus character that he plays constantly and this drivel is just an extension of that.
by jerry morales rules on Mar 16, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
tell how you really feel ;-}
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Some of them are hilarious
Anchorman was golden. And Ricky Bobby was too close to being my brother-in-law to not LMAO.
But my favorite of his is “Stranger than Fiction” which I loved. Everything else was kinda “meh” thuogh.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I am in love
with that show. The 3rd episode was a bit of a turd, but I’ve been watching them over and over. He’s John Rocker and Mitch Williams and the Canseco twins all rolled into one.
and this is when Marshall is crowned the fifth starter
geez, Shark looking ugly out there.
#34: You'll be missed!
we had such high hopes
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
eh Shark's got plenty of time to prove his worth, especially if Harden and Lilly are gone in two seasons
Plus, I like Marshall better..
#34: You'll be missed!
if the Shark's destiny is as a starter
I really do think he is better off getting consistent work in Iowa. No reason to rush him to the big show where he will not have the chance to develop all of his pitches.
Cheer him on Sue…I do think he will eventually end up in Chicago (no team gets through the whole season without injuries to the rotation).
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
another hangin' curveball
bye bye for Hall
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
heh heh... Pat said "one hop" describing a ball hit to Soriano in left field.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Ugh. This batting practice needs to stop.
Is Spellcheck on some sort of program today?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
maybe he's got the flu
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
another gapper
double for Cameron
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
Theriot doesn't see the ball... I'm shocked.
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Stevens now pitching.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Bye bye Stevens.
Des Moines for you.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Pat and Ron are hungry ...
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Bored too.
I think they’re sick of spring training games too!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Pat: "...late for a sliding Bush"
Ok SWL, I think that’s your cue…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yeah I heard that too. Oh well.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
This is a PG-13 blog....not going there.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron and Pat talking about spreads and sliding Bush
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
once again Cubs creamed in ST
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
pretty soon they'll have to call this game out of mercy
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
If it's that tough to throw a breaking ball in AZ
maybe they should throw something else
"Cubs Win!!"
"Please stop the madness."
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
not a bad photoshop job.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that her?
I don’t care, nevermind. GOOD FIND.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
what's the most lopsided ST score? any idea?
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
thought I saw a 20-1 score the other day
white sox – mariners maybe?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
"Gimme something to smile about."
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
burp!
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
RON JUST BELCHED REAL LOUD ON THE AIR
PAT: IS YOUR COUCH BUTTON WORKING??
WOW THAT WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE GAME, WITHOUT A DOUBT.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ron: That’s so unclassy…there’s no class there whatsoever.
I have to admit, this is exactly why I love Ron. He’s great, IMO. Just a normal dude.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
"normal" wouldn't be the word I'd use
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Mar 16, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha
Yeah, Ron and normal…not so much. He’s a bit of a goofball.
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on Mar 16, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
♫ Because space between the oddballs is so very long ♫
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
FYI
trying to read a book with a golden retriever who’s convinced “go play, i’m reading” means “lets wrestle” is difficult and muddy. But funny.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:15 PM CDT reply actions
it means
I’m bored! If you’re not going to play I’m going to sit on your lap so all you can do is pet me!
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Ship your doggie to New York anytime
I have lots of time to pet & play ( WITH DOGS THAT IS)
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Mar 16, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
we'd just finished playing ball
not even 10 minutes before. he stopped playing and went to lay down in the shade. so i grabbed my book off the coffee table and sat on the porch. which was apparently not allowed. :-P
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
TMI Ron!
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
I sometimes wonder if Ron realizes he's on the air
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 16, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
bases loaded, no outs
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
top of 4th, RJ up
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
this is pathetic
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
??
Bako do something wrong??
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on Mar 16, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
prompted by the limp popup
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Koyie
Hill.
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on Mar 16, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
or however you spell that!
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Mar 16, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
dirty deeds done cheap
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Pat
Do you notice how Pat differs to Ron when there is absolutely no reason to? I love Ron, but sometimes it just feels like Pat has to throw him a bone.
"Cubs Win!!"
having spelling difficulties today?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Jeff Spellcheck...
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
A lot of PBP guys do that with their analysts
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Mar 16, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
but thats part of being a team… if you’re dominating the conversation you throw the other guy a bone.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I get it
but it feels condescending
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Mar 16, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm outta here. This game sucks.
Have a good afternoon everyone. It’s about 74 here in Kansas.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
OT: Because this is a boring game
Title of Sasha Baron Cohen’s next flick:
“Bruno: Delicious Journeys Through America For The Purpose Of Making Heterosexual Males Visibly Uncomfortable In The Presence Of A Gay Foreigner In A Mesh T-Shirt.”
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
for reals?
I loved Da Ali G show.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
for reals
he’s back in the news because he fooled the Alabama National Guard into allowing him to train, etc. They are, needless to say, embarrassed.
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
does it have a release date yet/
i haven’t been to see a movie in ages.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I haven't seen one yet... he must be close though
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
sounds good
i’ll have to keep my eye open for it. :-)
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
July 10
My wife is at SXSW. I’ll ask her to get on this action and score me some swag or something.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
lucky wife! someday I'll get there
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Cohen just debuted new footage at SXSW.
Go to Cinematical and find it. No video but a recap. Spoilers galore but it’s very, very funny.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
thanks! I'll look forward to it
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Since we're going to go OT
Anyone know a really good baseball book they’d recommend to me? I’m house sitting for a friend next week and need a book to distract me from not having a computer.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:40 PM CDT reply actions
I just got Sweet Lou and the Cubs by George Castle
Al recommended it earlier … covers Lou and the 2008 season… looks like a pretty fast read
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Might have to add that to the list
i need to hit barnes and noble sometime this week.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
This seems like something you'd like...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't even know
how to respond to this…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Or check out the stuff this author has written...
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
SWL - can you photoshop Micah and EA's heads on here?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
If he breaks camp with the team...yeah.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Temptation? The Drifter?
I guess women need a plot. I only need a Victoria Secret catalog :-)
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
I think that man is way too old for her.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 16, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I had decided
Not to purchase any books from the weird and crappy little bookstore that moved into the former Shoe Pavilion space, but then I saw a shirtless cowboy kissing a naked baby,
Now why is this guy substituting for Pat again?
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
Judd Sirott
nephew of Chicago news/media personality Bob Sirott
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
thanks. what happened to Pat? or is this an audition?
sorry if I missed an earlier convo on it
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
i assume its just
pats routine of getting an inning off each game
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
well they need someone to take over for Corey what'shisname (Provus?)
you know, the guy that takes over for an inning, so Pat can go to bathroom, stretch legs, grab a beer, etc.
Not sure if Judd is the guy yet, or if they’re just auditioning.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Seems he's Corey's replacement
Al and a large majority don’t like him. His voice timbre is very similar to Corey’s and his pacing is comfortable to me. I wouldn’t be mad if he gets the gig.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I don't mind him
and after listening to some truly awful announcing that other teams have it’s hard to complain
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain
First impression is that I dont like him...
but we’ll see. Id rather Pat did the whole game but…
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
OT...tonight
on Sports Nite at 10 p.m. they are interviewing several Cub players and one of them is Geo. ;-)
I just dont get the excitement around Jeff Spellcheck
Im not trying to be a downer but what puts him on top of the list of pitching prospects Ive neve seen him be very lights out or exciting?
Plz explain, ty :D
ROSE DRIVES TO THE HOOP...
its like a comb through Vinny's hair.
Meh. That's M-E-H.
They’ve been showing nothing but new—crappy—episodes lately.
Last night’s new episode was particularly annoying.
Watching the last six or seven seasons has been like watching a good friend die a slow and painful death.
Sorry for venting about something so unrelated.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
you mean like ER? ;-)
except ER was never a good friend of mine. But it has been dying a slow and painful death for a very long time. Almost as bad as the Jimmy Smits character on NYPD Blue…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I remember when they were funny
seems like a long time ago.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 16, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Back on the Tracey Ullman Show?
I agree.
"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
Syndication is your friend
here in Chicago, you can see Simpsons 3x a day during the week. Yes, they’re reruns but from long enough ago that they’re still funny.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
The game is getting interesting now?
8-6.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Wellington Castillo might be a prospect after all
Nice three run homer. 8-6 Brewers.
OK, I'll put the radio back on.
How did Marmol throw? Less adventures than last time?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Was not listening then...
but no hits, one walk, and one K in one inning is a decent line
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