Reed Johnson = Spiderman
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Such an awesome catch
Top 10 play of the year? I could see it.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
With all due respect to Milton Bradley:
There is no chance in hell he makes this catch.
I still hope he is just day-to-day. No need to be too worried…. yet.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
Kosuke Fukudome doesn't make that catch, either.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Robodome might make it
but Reed makes it look routine and easy.
Classy move by Fielder for tipping his helmet to Reed, truly sad (and classless) move by the Brewer fans for cheering Reed being beaned.
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
As cool as Prince's tip o' the cap was
the bean was the exact opposite. Reed’s “You’re throwing him out, right? Right?” look told the story.
The Brewer fan caught behind the plate applauding is the definition of asshole. And, yes, I’d be just as angry if a Cub pitcher hit a Brewer player for making a spectacular play; you just don’t do that.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 13, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Agreed. I was watching with a Brewer fan buddy of mine and he didn't think much of it, either
That’s why I have an issue with the Brewers. I realize it’s a minority of the fan base, but it’s a damn vocal one.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
had it been Cinci
I bet the bean doesnt happen, and the fans do not applaude as loud if a bean does happen.
tasteless IMO. and it is sad that a few Brewer fans show such little class, since many are respectful.
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
I'm not sure that it was intentional
But I agree that the roar that went up would not have happened against another team.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
might have against the White Sox
for obvious reasons
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Only if we stuck AJ in the ribs
would i cheer…
(I’m kidding, Crawdad. I promise!)
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 13, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
All I can say is...
…if Macha called for RJ to get hit, he’s going down the same road as his illustrious predecessor, Ned Yost. And this is actually good news for the Cubs: Piling ridiculous distractions such as beanball wars on this largely young, pitching-poor team is only going to hurt them.
You can call me "20K."
No kidding.
Major respect to Reed for being a man, though. He would have had all the justification in the world to charge the mound or, at the very least, audibly protest.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 13, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I have to think if it was on purpose that:
1) Julio acted on his own
2) It’s been “addressed” internally
The Brewer organization is not classless, despite a few vocal fans.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Julio is a rogue agent
He did something similar in 2004. (scroll down for the story)
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
it is said that chicks dig the long ball
But after last night I think it’s safe to say those same females dig RJ more.
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 13, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
isnt that being prude?
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
I already did -- during last night's telecast
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 6:41 AM CDT up reply actions
That is so true.
I also learned way more than I ever wanted to know about “crampons.”
"May the sun never set on American baseball." ~Harry Truman
+! and +1
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by spoiledcubbage on Apr 17, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
who was the first to
start commiting ‘baseball goaltending?’
kid griff and kiby in the 80’s.
i think roy white did it in the late 70’s.
joe rudi in the 72 ws.
i can’t remember any before that.
who was the first to
start commiting ‘baseball goaltending?’
kid griff and kiby in the 80’s.
i think roy white did it in the late 70’s.
joe rudi in the 72 ws.
i can’t remember any before that.
Rudi's catch in the WS was actually up against the wall and wouldn't have been a HR...
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions
yup, yer right
my mistake.
who was the first, then, i wonder?
Well,not sure who was first, but I'd say there were many more in the modern era....
…stadiums in the old days had outfield walls so high there wasn’t even that possibility.
I think of Griffey and Torri Hunter first when it comes to this subject.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Hank Aaron
playing right field took one away from Dick Dietz in the 60’s
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Apr 20, 2009 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions
I screamed
that was so awesome last night. Reed Johnson can flat out pick it.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Last night's was, because...
… it saved three runs and won the game. Last year’s was just a highlight, because the Cubs lost that game.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Last nights was more important, no argument there.
I’m talking about in terms of style points.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Well, maybe style points to last year's.
But I think I’ll remember last night’s longer.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
This is the problem with following games on Gameday.
I had no idea that play happened until my clock radio went off this morning and I heard Judd Sirrott’s call on WGN. I’m speechless. I agree with Al and others – that play was (someway, somehow) better than RJ’s astounding catch last season because it was more meaningful.
And, in all fairness, kudos to Prince Fielder for having the class to tip his cap to Reed.
You can call me "20K."
Agreed on Fielder's gesture.
Why were you watching on Gameday?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Eh, just the nature of my life.
We have only one TV, so I try and be reasonable and let my wife watch her shows while I either listen to games on the radio while I’m doing other stuff or follow the games on Gameday while we’re watching stuff together.
I’ve been DVRing games to watch the highlights afterward, but our DVR schedule was full last night. I desperately tried to find some highlights after the game but couldn’t find a thing on CSN, ESPN or even MLB Network.
You can call me "20K."
Wait, you have a DVR so YOU can watch the live events delayed?
There’s something wrong with this picture.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
LOL, like I said, I try to be reasonable...
…when sharing TV time with my non-sports-loving spouse. I learned everything I know about marriage from Bob Brenly.
You can call me "20K."
"Yes dear. You're right. I'm sorry."
lol, words to live by… especially when you have a non-sports-loving spouse.
"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07
Reed Johnson just made himself memorable
The first catch made his name ring a bell 15 years from now, this last one and I dont think I’ll ever forget his time with the Cubs. Furthermore, I’ll always remember his full throttle effort on every play. I’m glad he’s a part of this team.
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Prince
Kudos for the classy doff of the cap. (I’m guessing that’s who/what RJ was pointing to?)
He’s one of those guys that makes you get physically scared whenever he bats, just like with Albert. The difference is, I hate Albert and, try as I might, I just cannot hate Prince.
After the robbed Hr this quote from Major League popped into my head...
“Oh no, no. Too high, it’s too high”
Ross Farmer as he watches a homerun from the opposing team sail into the stands.
That was a moonshot. The camera angle made it look like it was going to end up in the parking lot. I was surprised to Reed still going back on the ball.
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
I personally think...
we have one of the best outfields in the league. Especially if Fuku keeps hitting the ball like he does, how are we going to fit more or Reed into the lineup?
The video is deleted
MLB’s copyright stuff.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 13, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions
Not surprising
Shocked it lasted that long.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 13, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
ATTENTION:
The source is from mlb.com
Click here for the video off of cubs.com
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
p.s. sanantone....
I’;;suggest that you edit this fanshot and insert the link I posted above seeing as though this is a recommended fanshot.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
I tried editing it.
Once you make a fanshot with a YouTube embed code, as he did, you can’t go back and re-edit to just put a link in. The cubs.com link doesn’t have an embed code (at least I couldn’t find one). If anyone can find that code, please let me know.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Until I can figure this out
I changed the fanshot to a home-made one that is still on youtube.
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by sanantonecub on Apr 14, 2009 6:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I could seriously watch that catch at least once a day for the rest of my life.
The way RJ used the bottom of the wall for leverage on his jump was freakin’ brillant.
You can call me "20K."
Looks like that one went bye-bye too.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
That's the first time I've actually been able to watch that play without 6 other things going on.
Freakin’ sweet. And the look he gives Fielder is priceless.
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
TO ANY REALPLAYER owners:
If you have the RealPlayer software (I used to) I’d recommend you go to the cubs.com link posted above and download it to your computer (You hover your mouse over the video and a link that says ‘download this video’ will appear).
After doing so, upload it to a website that will allow you to embed it like photobucket or other sites like that.
I’d do this and re-download realplayer but I have too much media software on my computer.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
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