Clever Headline Goes Here: Cubs vs. Giants at Mesa, Wednesday 3/18, 3:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Mar 18, 2009 1:00 PM CDT
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Yesterday's game did set a Cactus League single-game attendance record, 13,046, barely eking out the 13,010 who were at HoHoKam for the Cubs/White Sox game on February 28. I believe this record will be broken a couple more times before the end of this spring, probably by either the Cubs/White Sox on March 27, or the Cubs/Indians on March 29. So much for "attendance problems".
Carlos Zambrano is about to become a US citizen:
"It's almost done," said Zambrano, who has completed the paperwork and citizenship tests, along with his wife and two of his daughters (a third was born in the United States). He said he expects to learn by June or July that he has become Citizen Z.
The move seems a natural for Zambrano, 27, whose family stays with him in Chicago during the season and who doesn't want to disrupt the school schedule of his oldest daughter, who is 8.
The article also says that Z may again revisit the idea of having LASIK eye surgery after the season. Having done this myself, I can tell you it's easy and the recovery time is less than 48 hours. (If Z is in Chicago during the off-season, I could recommend a good eye surgeon, too.)
I like Corey Koskie's line, quoted by Bruce Miles:
Asked if he felt normal, Koskie replied: "Yeah. I feel as normal as normal can be for a Canadian playing major-league baseball. I feel good out there." Koskie is from Manitoba. He was on Team Canada's roster in the World Baseball Classic. During today's game, he spent time talking to the umpires. He said they were swapping concussion stories, as umpires tend to get hit in the mask with foul balls while working the home plate.
Koskie seems like a genuinely good guy, a hard worker, and I'm rooting for him to make the team.
The ceremony for retiring Greg Maddux' and Fergie Jenkins' #31, noted in this FanShot this morning, will be televised by WGN-TV. The game is nearly sold out except for the expensive dugout boxes and scattered singles, so get tickets now if you want to attend. And hope for good weather, because early May can be iffy in Chicago.
Today's game, in which Ryan Dempster will face Tim Lincecum, is available via MLB Audio at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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FWIW, Lou and Hendry were just on XM's "The Show"
Lou didn’t go over anything major, but talked a bit about the back end of the bullpen, saying that “it would all sort itself out.”
Hendry is on now – he and Kevin Kennedy saw each other at Fleming’s last night. “We think got more balanced offensively and deeper in the bullpen.”
Hendry on Hoffpauir: “He’s earned the right to stay …He’s in a role where he’s going to have to be productive … He can play left or right adequately … He deserves a chance.”
Hendry on Heilman: “I see him and Marshall as interchangeable. I’ll leave it up to Lou and Larry. I think we’ll let it play out for the next start or two.”
Hendry on Samardzija: “I don’t thnk any of us know for sure what [Samardzija] is best at yet. Towards the end of camp we’ll decide whether or not he needs to go to Iowa or can help us in the pen.”
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
How does Jim define "adequately"?
If it means “He sucks in RF or LF”, then I’d agree.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I was surprised by it too.
Seems like he’s a liability out there.
Rothschild will be on next, as Kennedy and Jeff Joyce are live from Mesa today. So, I can follow up with other pertinent information if need be.
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
Oh, do tell!
Maybe he can explain why Cubs pitchers have such a difficult time throwing strike one, and geting ahead of hitters! :)
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
Rothschild says he's enjoyed this spring
the longer time in Arizona means he can watch more side sessions and things of that nature, so hopefully that’ll help with strike one (he didn’t say the strike one part, but I paraphrased the first part from Rothschild).
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
well, i don't see how Hendry can trade him if he says he sucks...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
True.
Talk him up, Jim! Hoff’s headed to the Hall of Fame! (As a DH in the AL, let’s hope)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Billy Williams just added to the Hoffpauir talk
He told Hoffpauir “Make the pitcher throw you strikes and use the whole field.” He thinks Hoffpauir will be a valuable member of the team, especially in helping Lee rest more.
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
The same way he's "adequate"
as a left-handed arm out of the bullpen.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 18, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
With five outfielders on the team...
…I still don’t get why they’re even bothering to look at Hoffpauir in the corner spots. Unless maybe Gathright’s job is in question after all.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Or, are the Cubs trying to showcase Hoffpauir for a trade?
I don’t think it’s likely, but there could be some thought in Cubs camp to showing him off as a versatile power hitter to build a bigger market for him.
Now, I don’t think that is what is going on, but you never know…
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
Yeah, that's certainly possible.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
I think that's exactly what's going on
The only fly in the ointment, so to speak, is the Cubs have no backup backup plans for 1B. As soon as they find someone else who can fill that role (Koskie?), then trading Hoff could easily happen.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I suspect Koskie could handle 1B.
The clue will be if he plays there sometime soon.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
my best guess is they are making the decision on Gathright shortly
Essentially Gathright was Pie’s role reincarnate but the Cubs can’t carry 26 players. I think they have to acquire a 4th middle infielder.
Now if Hoffpauir can play “ADEQUATELY” the OF in the same realm of imagination as Ward than again he is the 5th OF’er/1B than the decision is Hoffpauir or 4 middle IF’er or 11 pitchers.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
If Koskie is playing 1B for Iowa in April
then I’d say the Trading of Hoffpauir Plan is on.
BTW, I owe you congratulations on Ohio State looking good in the Big Ten Tournament. And now they get a virtual home game in Dayton – best of luck to your Buckeyes.
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
thanks but they got lucky
Buckeyes are not that good this year – they just happened to play their best two games back-to-back and at the right time (Wisc & MSU). I got them beating Sienna purely out of sentiment, but the dream dies against Louisville.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
anything is possible
"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic
"Adequately", as Jim Hendry uses the word,
is always a red-flag term in baseball. It was like listening to Steve Stone on “The Score” whenever he would say someone was “a terrific fellow” before going into his baseball prowess. In Stone-speak, that’s code for “he sucks”. He once described Carmen Fanzone as “one of the best guys I ever knew in the game. And as far as baseball ability goes, he was a great trumpet player.”
"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004
Lineup...
… via Bruce Miles’ blog:
Soriano, LF
Theriot, SS
Ramirez, 3B
Hoffpauir, 1B
Fontenot, 2B
Taguchi, RF
Bako, C
Gathright, CF
Dempster, P
Bruce also says:
- The sale won’t be complete by Opening Day (I’m not surprised)
- The Cubs want a bigger spring training complex
- The resodding of Wrigley Field is being paid for by the NHL
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Giants Lineup
Winn, RF
Renteria, SS
Lewis, LF
Molina, C
Sandoval, 3B
Ishikawa, 1B
Rowand, CF
Burriss, 2B
Lincecum, P
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
Boy, that's a really bad lineup.
Why they didn’t go harder after Manny is beyond me.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
$$
Everything else was a perfect fit, they even know how to treat an eccentric superstar up there. Of course, the irony is that most of their talented hitters are outfielders, so they would have had to have gotten rid of, or benched, one of their best.
and in the current economy
SF mgiht have made the right choice, and I am surprised even more that they didnt go after Dunn, who might have been a great fit in SF for what he signed with DC for
"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic
The outfield
Was their one strong point, and they blew their spending money on Renteria, Affeldt and Howry before the market was established. There was pretty much no way they were going to spend 10-12 million on a guy like Dunn. But they probably would’ve thrown 20 Manny’s way because of the kind of a hitter that guy is.
Looking forward to "hearing" Lincecum pitch.
Not looking forward to what he’ll probably do to the Cubs lineup.
His commercial for that video game is pretty hilarious.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
It is pretty funny
I love the scene in the car “And… we don’t listen to that”. LOL
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 18, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, "Dancehall Days".
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Who?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed Johnson is the next interview...
we’ll see if any Fontenot jokes get worked in.
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 wants to be known as a guy who played the game the right way.
Tidbits from his interview:
Pitchers steal all the pregame food since they’re done with their workouts before the position players.
He re-told the story of his wife filling out his NCAA bracket (same as on his blog).
On his beard: “It was too hot down here, and the goatee was as long as Gaudin’s, but I said ‘man that doesn’t look good,’ so I guess I learn from other’s players mistakes.”
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 really like Reed
he seems like a fun guy.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 18, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Two more roster cuts announced.
Neither a surprise:
Esmailin Caridad and Ken Kadokura assigned to minor league camp.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Kadokura
Is the reliever that’s pushing 40? I was just thinking the other day that I hadn’t heard his name at all lately.
He's 35.
I didn’t expect him to have much of a chance to make the team.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Did he pitch much?
I haven’t been checking the boxes that carefully. I must be thinking of Taguchi when I think 40 year old, but it’s hard to remember since he looks 19.
Brings the pitchers down to 20
Waddel, Guzman, Gaudin, Patton, Wells, Fox, Samardz, Stanton, Hart, Ascanio left on the bubbles.
20 pitchers means that Lou and Larry are upping the pitch counts.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Not to change the subject....
but there have been articles the last day or two online and in the newspapers about D-Lee’s slow start in ST, and whether or not he has lost something since the wrist injury in ‘06, and two mediocre (by his standards anyway) seasons since. Does anyone else expect his numbers to jump back up this year with Milton Bradley hitting behind him? I think this could be a resurgent year for him. Not that he’s had a bad hitter behind him by any stretch, but I think a power-hitting switch-hitter behind him will help a lot. If he has another so-so year with Bradley hitting behind him, then we have some serious thinking to do concerning 1B for 2010, especially with Hoffpauir on the team.
"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004
Its hard
to get AB’s when Hoff is in the lineup as much as he has been. He is not going to come in and pinch hit in the 6th inning or so.
Let me be the first to say...
that if Bradley hits behind him for a majority of the season I’ll be shocked. This means that Lee had a good year (Lou doesn’t move him out of the 3rd spot) AND that Bradley stayed healthy.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
these would all be really good things
But you forgot that while that was going on, Rammy is hitting .300+ with 35 bombs and 110+ RBIs :-)
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
What a beautiful dream.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
you're welcome to come inside, its warm
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
??? Fill me in?
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
not helping
but not trying to but in on an inside joke
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
Just kiddin' around.
Are you familiar with the expression “TWSS”?
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Daver, I think you just found your straight man
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Utter domination of the comedy world will soon be ours!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
I got ya...
huge office fan and it takes about 5 minutes on these boards to know to watch out
i just didn’t get the i’m putting it on a tee for ya pictures…
now i do lol
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
Yeah, those two were so easy...
…I couldn’t even bring myself to do the deed.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Shame on me for skating with my head down....
I’m Chris btw, been hovering around here on BCB for a couple years now but only recently started getting in on the conversation
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
Cool, welcome aboard!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Thanks sir
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Um, dude...
…you may want to check out this Fanpost.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Always one fanpost that gets missed.
That’s what I get for typing what was in my head at that exact moment.
"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004
I don't expect a "resurgence"
Apparently everyone has forgotten the 2005 was an anomaly for Lee. His 2007/2008 numbers are very similar to his pre-2005 numbers. 2005 was a blip on the DLee radar never to be seen again. He’s a .290/25/90 guy and we should get used to that.
I'd actually be quite pleased with those numbers...
…assuming his OBP was around his career norm (.367).
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Elton John will help us win ballgames this year...
Nothing new here. Just a funny line. Also states that CBOE paid for Harden which is nice. One thing I kind of dont like but understand is that the Harry’s statue will be inside the new restaurant.
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
Odds on Bob Howry entering today's game?
And will he be booed or given polite applause by the HoHoKamians?
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
polite applause
as in, “Great! Now the Cubs have this game on a lock.”
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
The stream is live! The stream is live!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Yeah, this is about as lively as the Dodgers guys yesterday.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
MLB still thinks I haven't a subscription ::grumble::
I’ve tried the back door route to access audio by going in through “Schedule” but even that’s not working. Any other suggestions on how I bypass the “gimme your credit card” screen? This is frustrating.
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
never mind... had to relog ... my bad
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Fred "the most boring name in baseball" Lewis at the plate.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Cleveland Indians reliever Joe Smith would like to have a word...
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
Hm, yeah. Those two may need to have a cage match.
Inning-ending double play!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Oh they've met.
Joe Smith and Fred Lewis have gone 2 rounds, with a split decision (link).
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 bet the crowd was dead silent during those ABs.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
What the...?
Soriano homers off Lincecum!!!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Guess Hack HR.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
If Z can get it done
Maybe they can arrange his ceremony for the game closest to 4th of July at Wrigley?
I’ve been to a citizenship ceremony. It’s pretty overwhelming (husband’s grandfather),
JIXAVERSARY! March 7, 2000 to March 7, 2009. My avatar refers to me participating in the writing challenge and making it~
mine was pretty traumatic - thankfully I was too young to remember any of it.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Hee hee
I think I am getting what you refer to your birth.
That’s how I got mine as well. From what my mother has told me, it’s a good thing I don’t remember it.(we both almost died).
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by puckishcubsfan on Mar 18, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Now a walk to Theriot.
Methinks a certain Cy Young award winner went out drinkin’ last night.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
In person he does not look old enough TO DRIVE
"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 18, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
How old is he?
12? Especially when he has that skull cap on.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 18, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Worst thing about following threads on an iPhone?
No ‘Z’ key.
"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
oh
that would be awful!
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 18, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't have an EA pic ready. Anyone?
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Joel, The Luckiest Trainer Alive.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 18, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
When was Joel an IU trainer?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Who is Joel? when was he a manager at IU?
Got a tidbit for him depending on his years.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
That says Go Badgers, right? To an IU fan?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
That it does.
She’s an Florida grad too right? No excuses for the “Go Badgers”
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 18, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm...
That is weird. On the other hand, maybe IU was playing the Badgers that night and she was trying to be funny? (B/c if my Erin is wrong, I don’t want to be right).
by CubsWin!Oregon on Mar 18, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Just in time!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
If Hoff misses the ST RBI crown by one, Theriot's to blame!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yeah, really.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
What's that trophy look like?
A pair of bats crossed over a shield that says “BFD”?
"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
and the ceremony involves two trees finishing in 2nd and 3rd
someone posted a picture the other day – SWL was that you?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Theriot's baserunning is starting to grate.
I’m not too worried about hitting/pitching in these games. But, I don’t think you need to “work up to” getting your baserunning together. I don’t think he’s deserving of the leadoff or second spots in the lineup, but I know there are some that do.
Take hitting out of the equation: this guy gets thrown out on the basepaths. A lot. Theriot being on base in front of our 3-4-5 is not a good idea.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Who is saying they want Soriano NOT on base?
We just want Theriot to get smarter…wishful thinking.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I see....
your use of stats to answer my question advances you 2 sabermagician levels.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
And his career .518 slugging percentage says something else.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Ohhh...
a sabermagician battle!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not going down this tired old road.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
I'm not even sure I understand what you're saying.
And, you know, Soriano wasn’t on base. He hit a HR.
Selfish, I know.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
also don't underestimate tizzle's ability to always know what this entire board collectively thinks.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
got get 'im, SWL
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Well
you seem to refer to him as “Guess Hack”, which tells me you dont think much of his hitting skills.
Guess-hack, selfish
Those are just terms of endearment.
"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
This comment tells me you don't understand any historical BCB references...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
You don't know the path you're on right now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Tell you what tizzle...
you’re relatively new, so I’ll just fumigate my wisdom on you.
The term “Guess Hack” was coined by my best friend on this board MDBNIU….he was tragically killed in an explosion at a pantyhose factory.
It’s kinda a tribute to his memory, so please don’t disrespect his memory. It’s all I have left of him….well…that and some charred nylons.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
He's isn't a good baserunner...
I bet he could even throw himself out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Um don't you mean he could NOT throw himself out
because he is not that good of a fielder either ( but heck I still like him).
"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 18, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
You just can't coach scrappy.
"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
now thats funny
I dont care who you are
"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic
I agree.
He should’ve been satisfied with the steal of second. It doesn’t seem like Lou is seriously considering batting him at the top of the lineup anyway though.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Maybe against lefties, though.
Still don’t want it.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Starting?
Really?
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 18, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you guys
feeding a troll now?
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
We're merly toying with one...
it’s ST after all.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh Boy.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
And you still didn't get the "Guess Hack" reference?
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
What makes you think you're not?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I will paste the reason below
“I will never get tired of making fun of your dumb comments haha”
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
Let it go everyone...
he’s having fun. That what the internet is for!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't take this as an insult...
but your social skills are somewhat lacking…so you talk like this in public too?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you
show random pictures of stupid things in public? If so, I would say your social skills are somewhat lacking as well.
Actually, he does.
Anyone have a link to the Howry Cow T-Shirt screen shot?
He fart .gifs in public too.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
animated GIFs
"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
You *do* look like Hank Azaria SWL.
Are you Jewish?
by northernsails on Mar 18, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
only from the waist down.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn, now Soriano is gunned down.
You’d think there was a Molina behind the plate or something.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Is there an ignore feature on SBN?
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
can't believe that actually took me a second but you did make me lol once the bulb went on
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
I'm still not getting it
Damn flu-like symptoms
"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
Egg yolk.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
now theres one i haven't seen in a while
woah.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 18, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
last year with a similarly annoying poster *coughbluemikecough*
we decided to respond to his posts with “egg yolk” drove Al crazy
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
You don't have to say it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, the site was so much funnier back in '06.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
True dat.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
yes because losing is hi-larry-us
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 18, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Tragedy + time = comedy
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Ah, before my time then
BCB historical references FTW.
"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
Can I ask anyone for a game update please?
I understand y’all are busy and what not, but can you help me out?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Time to deliver....
"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
Damnit. I think we cancelled each other out.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
She's wearing the same sweater
Were you at this game, too?
"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 follow her everywhere.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
And she handled it so well!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Two Erins = nothing
"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
"well, sometimes nothing is a real cool hand..."
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
could it be that the Papa Johns pizza box is bad luck?
"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic
I guess they are.
Well, at least some residual EA energy made it to LBR’s at-bat.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
It's after 5 here...have to head home
I’ll leave you with this
"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
That's quite an exit.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Hate to see her go
but love to watch her leave.
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
Still
3-0 Cubs after 3
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
Pretty solid outing for Demp.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
It's
the economy of his pitches that has me impressed. Averaging just 6 pitches per inning so far.
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
Demp's the man. Hope he keeps it up.
Must be the workout/nutrition routine he’s on
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Nice.
I just wish he could’ve gotten that sac bunt down. I’m sure he’s pissed at himself.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
I am surprised
he was so good at sac-bunts last season. I guess it is pre-season for him too.
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
Didn't he and Lou have some sort of bet last year?
I hope they do that again. It looks like Ryan might need the incentive…
And the Gathright
jumping over cars talk begins.
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
A virtual inevitablity!
Theriot singles – 4-0 Cubs!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
ok, so why does he get a SB there?
Molina didn’t even try to throw him out – is that not the definition of defensive indifference?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Did either
the 2nd baseman or the SS move to cover the base? If so, I think it goes as a SB.
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
It's a Molina.
Even when he doesn’t throw, it’s a close play.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
These promos are lame ... limp... meh
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
I know.
If I hear Aaron Rowand talking about the stains on his uniform one more time, I think I’m going to hurl myself against an outfield wall.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
I'm not sure what to root for here.
No more Aaron Rowand kvetching, or you hurling yourself, Aaron Rowand like, into the wall… hmm…
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
I would rather see Daver hurl himself into Aaron Rowand.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey now.
I don’t swing that way. Unless there’s money involved.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
I would hope
I would hope that if you were you’d have better taste/ Aaron Rowand is one ugly dude.
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by puckishcubsfan on Mar 18, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
That's where the money comes in.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
I think he'd rather hurl himself into EA.
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Now you're talkin'.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
I'll join you
I’ll join you.
The WGN radio promos for the season are great though.
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by puckishcubsfan on Mar 18, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like it's a great game
And i’m back at the hotel with a sleeping child with a sore throat.
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Gameday
is just terrible today! It still has the game in the midle of the 3rd inning.
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
It's almost useless during spring training.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
That's Milton Bradley territory!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
here!
http://www.instantrimshot.com/
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
yup
that is my experience.
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
Sounds like Slappy Joe just made a great catch.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Yeah
he jumped over the car that was inexplicably parked in short center field.
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
These spring training games are so much more informal.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Shut up, Aaron!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
yeah, somebody explain to him that we want more "Erin", not "Aaron"
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
after further review (because what else am I gonna do today...)
He’s got kind of a Vince Vaughn look going there
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Screenplay idea:
Slamming Into Walls: The Aaron Rowand Story starring Vince Vaughn. It’ll be kinda like Swingers meets Major League meets The Natural. Now who wants to put up the financing?
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
well, I just took inventory of all the pennies I got squirreled away...
Guess how many that is?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
not quite - I'm only up to $115.14
but it sounds more impressive when you say 11,514.
Got them all in a reinforced book bag – just waiting for the next utility bill / city fee that really pisses me off…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Used to be able to get rid of them on the tollway, but
iPass has ruined that guilty pleasure.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
yeah, those little plastic containers that rolls of film come in would just barely hold 40 pennies
used to keep them under the seat. but no more…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
ouch! hope Sandoval's OK
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Yeah, sounds like he took one off the nose.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Do you know what happened?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 18, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
hit by ball ... as daver says, caught it on the nose... ouch ouch
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
beaucock must have had a rough time of it in HS
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
It's been nice knowin' ya, Chad Gaudin.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
What happened?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 18, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
He just had another rough outing.
Gave up a couple runs.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
seems that meeting with the dumpster
was worse than they made it out to be, huh?
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 18, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
could be the chin hair
he is not as aerodynamic now, the drag caused could be hurting him
"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic
He might want to find that dumpster...
…and see if his pitching talent is still in there.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Looks like he left his career in that dumpster!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 18, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
When you don't have time for a full sit-down broadcast...
…it’s
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Looks like a baseball card.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
stop these promos!!!!! please!!!!!
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Useless meaningless "it's-a-boring-ST-game" Cubs trivia...
Remember that really really really long (536’) home run Sammy hit in June, 2003 that landed 1/2 block down Kenmore?
It was off current Cub pitcher, Luis Vizcaino. He was with the Brewers back then.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
And he just gave up another one...
…though presumably not quite as long.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Quick, tell me the winning lottery numbers!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 18, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
If I win, I'm keeping all of the money.
Greed, you know.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 18, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
and Noonan is playing second base.
Hmm…. Danny Noonan?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Well, I'll go out on a limb and give this one to the Cubbies.
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
Oh dear- how long have you been a Cub fan?
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26 years.
With Bob “Firestarter” Howry in the game, it did seem safe at the time.
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
Gaudin seems finished
Pity, I thought he would be a lovely throw-in in that trade, but I guess his run in with a dumpster destroyed his career
#34: You'll be missed!
"Good... good... good... good vibrations..." now pitching for the Giants
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Hope he doesn't lose it...
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
ok, it has to be said...
“Noonan… n-n-n-nooonan!!!”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
who hit it?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
off Ascanio?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I think so
Jake Fox is pinch-hitting for him now, so that makes sense
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Why is it that EVERY time (or so it seems lately)
that Larry Rothschild come out to settle down the pitcher, they give up a GS????
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Scales doubles with one out. Jake Fox due up...
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Fox singles. Scales scores. RBI Fox. Giants 8. Cubs 6.
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Johnson singles. FOx to 2nd. 1 out. Righetti out to settle down the pitcher.
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Righetti for Rothschild, straight up.
Get ’er done, Jimbo!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
God yes. Please.
Can someone explain why Rothschild is so well respected as a pitching coach? I just don’t see it.
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Bases loaded. Two out. Pitching change for SF. Giants 8. Cubs 6. Stay tuned...
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Anyone else here? Bueller? Bueller?
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Thanks for these updates
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
This is almost exciting....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Stress on the "almost"...
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This is almost exciting.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Eerie. I think we were channeling each other.
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Would you 2 like to be alone?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
hope not, for your sake - I don't have cable...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Say goodnight Gracie. FINAL SCORE: Giants 8. Cubs 6.
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1989 all over again!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 18, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Night all. See you tomorrow. Same Bat Time. Same Bat Channel...
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