Prepare To Ignore Miller & Morgan: Cubs vs. Brewers, Sunday 4/12, 7:05 CT
by Al on Apr 12, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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You have a number of options for watching tonight's game:
- With the sound off
- With your fingers in your ears, saying, "LALALALALAICAN'THEAAAAAARYOU!!!"
- With one of the audio/video sync devices described in this FanPost, listen to Pat & Ron while you watch the ESPN picture
- Or, just resign yourself to hearing the worst broadcast team on baseball TV today.
Me, I'm going to avoid all of the above by actually being at the game. If you're in Milwaukee tonight, stop by section 225, row 4 and say hi.
Other news: Phil Rogers thinks the Cubs will regret losing Donald Veal, based on one game he pitched this past week. This is about the same speed for Phil as the plus-minus system he developed last year.
Paul Sullivan writes of a potential new Jake Peavy wrinkle:
The Brewers acquired CC Sabathia from Cleveland last summer, and don't be surprised if they make a push for Jake Peavy later this year.
"That's going to be based solely on how well we play over the course of time," said center fielder Mike Cameron, Peavy's former teammate in San Diego. "I expect for us to play well. We have a lot of talent here."
Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin shocked the baseball world with the Sabathia trade. But Melvin is a small-market GM with a big-market mentality, and stealing Peavy out from under the Cubs' noses would be a big coup in Wisconsin.
Prediction: Jake Peavy ends the year in a San Diego uniform.
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Ryan Dempster gets hit hard by, of all people, Jason Kendall (16-for-37, .432 -- 13 singles and 3 doubles). The rest of this team, he handles pretty well, including Prince Fielder (4-for-16). Last year, he was 4-0, 2.45 in five starts against the Brewers and had a 1.50 ERA in two starts in Miller Park.
Derrek Lee, who is off to a horribly slow start, usually wears Suppan out (25-for-41, .467, 7 doubles, 4 HR). Hope he takes this opportunity to break out of his slump. Suppan had a 6.60 ERA in three starts vs. the Cubs last year, but as we saw last night with Dave Bush, last year doesn't always matter in getting hitters untracked. Suppan did get pounded in his only start so far this year vs. the Giants.
By the time you see this post, most of this afternoon's games will be over; here is today's MLB.com Mediacenter link anyway.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Even if they got Peavy, that doesn't mean anything for them
They need 2 or three pitchers to actually do well, and they’d have to give up either Fielder or Braun to get him. It won’t happen with the Brewers
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 12, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
False
Escobar and Gamel/Jeffrees could get it done. They have a couple high impact prospects
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Apr 12, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tonight's pitching matchup...
Ryan “I’ve been taking staring lessons from Ted Lilly” Dempster
vs.
Jeff “No, you have to hold the shutter button, like this” Suppan
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 12, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Dempster throws strikes
He will end up on my fecal roster if he doesn’t.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"fecal roster"
huh…I mean I guess I don’t want to see that
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 12, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fecal roster
polite speak for “shit list”.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well thanks for the clarification :D
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 12, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stolen from my favorite Prof
80 year old history prof with fantastic mad scientist crazy hair talking about the whiskey rebellion and the articles of confederation.
really. best. class. ever.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like one of the Music professors I had at college.
The guy had given my mother piano lessons 35 years earlier, so I figured he would be some stuffed shirt, dry academic. Boy was I wrong. The best three quotes of his:
If you invert a fourth, you get a fifth. If you invert a fifth, you get an empty.
If you have a kid who can’t play an instrument, give him two sticks and make him a drummer. If he can’t do that, take one of the sticks away and make him a conductor. If he can’t even do that, take the other stick away and make him a professor.
Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach. Those who can’t teach wind up as critics.
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 12, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love witty profs
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I’ve noticed the best teachers are usually the ones that had the hardest time with the material themselves.
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 12, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like profs who can make the subject
useful and interesting.
Even if its a simple subject if I don’t see a use for it, I won’t do it. Or I won’t do well at it.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is up with these weirdo profile pictures?!
They are so random.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 12, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Suppan looks like he just saw a murder
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 12, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, saw a murder he committed
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
by DTJchris on Apr 12, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really want to win tonight. Hopefully i can get off work in plenty of time to get my beers on!
Riveting stuff at augusta..
Chanman you going to Dave at UVA next weekend?
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Apr 12, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh most likely not
You??
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 12, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They already gave up LaPorta for a rental, would they really do the same with Gamel?
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Apr 12, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Peavy is not a rental
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Apr 12, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have any ideas about lineups tonight?
Derek has had a bad first week :(
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Apr 12, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs, per Gordo via the Recap thread from earlier today (thx, cubsnlinux!)
Fonzie
Dome
Lee
Bradley
Aramis
Fontegod
TheRiot
Hill
Demp
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 12, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome
it looks like a winner. i am worried about Soto. I hope he recovers soon. Hill is kind of meh. But Bako would have been an even bigger meh.
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Apr 12, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More from Twitter
cst_cubs Soto throws before game, 60 percent strength. Says shoulder feels normal, says he can play Mon, start Wed.
Climb off the ledge. He’s fine.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but what if your currently on a bridge, should we come back too?
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 12, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
you can jump.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always love a good swim!
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 12, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm only hanging out on the ledge
so I can push other people off.
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 12, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can a person jump in from the ledge
or jump off the ledge onto the bridge?
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 12, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Brewers, per Gameday [In play, technical balk(s), also give us some money for Gameday Premium!]
Weeks
Counsell
Braun
Fielder
Hardy
Hart
Duffy
Kendall
Suppan
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 12, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Ron Burgandy voice):
“I’m Jeff Suppan?”
Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.
by Schwa on Apr 12, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stay sexy, Milwaukee.
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 12, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn these sunday night games...
I’m not staying up until 1am to watch the first pitch. I’m outta here basically. Hopefully I wake up to as good news as I did this morning.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 12, 2009 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope so!
Day games coming soon. That should help, right? (I have no idea of the time difference and math and I aren’t speaking today)
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sshhhh.... sanantone's sound asleep
Ryan. Theriot. Sucks.
by Emelie on Apr 12, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't Peavy have a no-trade clause?
I don’t think the Brewers are apart of those teams he wants to be traded to. My prediction: Peavy is a Angel, or Cub if the Padres are out of it.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
by Unique on Apr 12, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Masters sunday!
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Apr 12, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wanna watch this game but...
- no way to watch from Japan
- Masters goes 3-man play-off
- no enough time in busy Monday morning
good luck guys!
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 12, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
at least you'll be here in spirit :-)
Ryan. Theriot. Sucks.
by Emelie on Apr 12, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome's diary
btw Dome wrote his diary before arriving Milwaukee….mainly talking about first 3 games, his mindset for his 2nd season, condition of his right elbow, Cubs clubhouse, no major effect by WBC experience for next 6 months, Chicago opener etc…
Will translate and let you folks what he thinks when I have time.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 12, 2009 5:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you’re the man!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Apr 12, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
very very raw translation by google -
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.fukudome1.com/diary/index.html&ei=BXTiSZTaKtLunQfn5OmpCQ&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.fukudome1.com/diary/%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DG
by cubsnlinux on Apr 12, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is too funny
>The camp has been a selfish thing to hear, he will do as one likes.
>Or driving.
lol
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 12, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, not a very good translation?
:-P
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 12, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I just read the translation. I have no idea what the hell is going on.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 12, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
macho donkey business man!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 12, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about this -
This year, the world’s GANBARIMASU goal of this team.
Since last year I was really mortifying.
:-D
by cubsnlinux on Apr 12, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm fairly certain that GANBARIMASU is a giant robot that will destroy the rest of the 29 MLB teams,
ensuring our victory. At least that’s my translation from the translation.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 12, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Robodome
I understood the translation about as well as I understand him.
I Love My Cubbies and their mortifying CFer
Long Live the GANBARIMASU
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 12, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong.
The GANBARIMASU is the ensuing destruction of civilization by Godzilla and his army of terrible lizards.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 12, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm torn between
being completely disturbed and in awe of your “random picture that fits the current moment” skill.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 12, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some time I'd like to see the inner workings of your hard drive...
BCB PIX—>RANDOM—>ANIMALS—>IMAGINARY—>WORLD DOMINATION
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 12, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's absolutely true
and bottom line of all the athletes on the earth…
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 12, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks!
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Dragon! Nice to hear from you! Thanks in advance for your translation services!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 12, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game starts now please?
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Apr 12, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
in order to make the Miller & Morgan torture more effective. you must wait another 45 minutes.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've had a really good
day and not even those two can ruin it.
by sue369 on Apr 12, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you know they added steve phillips to the booth?
i’d forgotten… but he’s on my tv with joe morgan.
good to hear you’ve had a good day. happy easter!
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, I
hope you had a good one too.
by sue369 on Apr 12, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope everyone ahd a great Easter
to be capped off with a Cubs win
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 12, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Derrek Lee must be dog tired
So let’s give Micah Hoffpaiur the next few starts :) And if Micah does well let’s give Lee even more rest!
by eamus-catuli on Apr 12, 2009 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blasphemy!!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Apr 12, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Or, just resign yourself to hearing the worst broadcast team on baseball TV today."
Tim McCarver retired??! HOORAY!!
"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP
by vtcub on Apr 12, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Phillips
He vaults the broadcast team into total oblivion. I was able to tolerate Miller and Morgan. Steve Phillips will likely lead me to hitting the mute button very early.
by dmlichte on Apr 12, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
Phillips is a moron and so is McCarver. I think the only reason I can tolerate the ESPN broadcast is Miller’s sweet voice, which I would take over Joe Buck any day.
"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP
by vtcub on Apr 12, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Phillips is a moron and so is Morgan
is what I meant to say.
"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP
by vtcub on Apr 12, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miller would be fine
if they’d either let him do it himself or give him a nonmoron for a partner.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 12, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is this night different from other nights?
Maybe Phillips and Morgan will keep their mouths shut and let me enjoy my Cubs without their idiotic commentary?
"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.
by zevkalman on Apr 12, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This night is no different than any other
therefor you will endure their idiocy
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Apr 12, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My soundtrack for the game
Will apparently be a barful of drunken Braves fans singing along to Bad Company. So net win there.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Apr 12, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that might be a push
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 12, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In regards to Phil Rogers...
How exactly do we allow him to give him any credence at all? Both of Chicago’s major papers have dropped off the map in terms of usefulness. We should all just ignore his rambling nonsense.
by northernsails on Apr 12, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching BBTN...
Was that Ronny Cedeno out in LF for Seattle??
by kanderber on Apr 12, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
scary thought
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 12, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
watched him up in the dome on wednesday from my seats in left field…actually doesnt look too bad in the field, however he was overpowed by Nathan in the 9th
by kodypuckett23 on Apr 12, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not necessarily
It seems as if Wakamatsu is just doing some patchwork lineups while Ichiro is out. I know Griffey has been primarily the DH with a couple starts in right, and Cedeno has been alternating with Endy Chavez and Franklin Gutierrez for the other outfield spots
by kodypuckett23 on Apr 12, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 12, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Miller Morgan should be Axed
Funny how they showed Eucker in his radio booth and no sound comin out of his pie hole. Great game by the way. Thanks Sori for not letting me see ya smack the first pitch. Darn neighbors and their Easter dinner get togethers!
"It was a wise Man that invented Beer" (Plato)
by LarryCubFan on Apr 13, 2009 2:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah. Peavy will be somewhere, eventually.
Don’t be fooled by the Padres quick start. If he pitches well, his value will almost certainly go up, and Jeff Moorad will make sure this gets done.
That’s “Uecker,” FYI.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 13, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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