Reed Johnson = Spiderman

7 months ago sanantonecub 57 comments 3 recs |

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Such an awesome catch

Top 10 play of the year? I could see it.

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by DTJchris on Apr 13, 2009 1:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by EJThunder on Apr 13, 2009 1:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kosuke Fukudome doesn't make that catch, either.

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by Al on Apr 13, 2009 7:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 13, 2009 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by neverAcquiesce on Apr 13, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 13, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure that it was intentional

But I agree that the roar that went up would not have happened against another team.

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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 13, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

i would cheer

Is barett still in FA. we could sign him to a 3 day contract for the series

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by gocubs526 on Apr 13, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 13, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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.

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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Julio is a rogue agent

He did something similar in 2004. (scroll down for the story)

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by Trey2317 on Apr 15, 2009 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am so in love with RJ

squirrly facial hair be damned.

Ryan. Theriot. Sucks.

by Emelie on Apr 13, 2009 6:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 13, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too?

You can call me "20K."

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 13, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

isnt that being prude?

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 13, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I could watch this 1000 times and it would never get old..

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Apr 13, 2009 6:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I already did -- during last night's telecast

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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 6:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is so true.

I also learned way more than I ever wanted to know about “crampons.”

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by Goodie1969 on Apr 13, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+! and +1

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by spoiledcubbage on Apr 17, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by tim815 on Apr 13, 2009 7:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by tim815 on Apr 13, 2009 7:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

yup, yer right

my mistake.

who was the first, then, i wonder?

by tim815 on Apr 13, 2009 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Hank Aaron

playing right field took one away from Dick Dietz in the 60’s

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by CyberCyclist on Apr 20, 2009 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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).

by mrcubsfan on Apr 13, 2009 7:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

another biscuit for breakfast....

by tim815 on Apr 13, 2009 8:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Which was better, last years or last nights?

I say last years.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Apr 13, 2009 8:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by Al on Apr 13, 2009 8:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

last night's was

dare i say it…..

agee-esque

by tim815 on Apr 13, 2009 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Last nights was more important, no argument there.

I’m talking about in terms of style points.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Apr 13, 2009 8:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, maybe style points to last year's.

But I think I’ll remember last night’s longer.

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by Al on Apr 13, 2009 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 13, 2009 9:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed on Fielder's gesture.

Why were you watching on Gameday?

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by Al on Apr 13, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 13, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait, you have a DVR so YOU can watch the live events delayed?

There’s something wrong with this picture.

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by Al on Apr 13, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Yes dear. You're right. I'm sorry."

lol, words to live by… especially when you have a non-sports-loving spouse.

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by RynoHoF on Apr 14, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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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by tony412 on Apr 13, 2009 9:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by rob9802 on Apr 13, 2009 9:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m with you but I think I hate Prince and instead cannot hate Albert. It was classy of Prince but all that was for not when RJ got beaned in the back.

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by tony412 on Apr 13, 2009 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by MikeOxbyg on Apr 13, 2009 10:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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?

by BadDecisions on Apr 13, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The video is deleted

MLB’s copyright stuff.

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by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 13, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not surprising

Shocked it lasted that long.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 13, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by EJThunder on Apr 13, 2009 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by EJThunder on Apr 13, 2009 11:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by Al on Apr 14, 2009 4:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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."

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 14, 2009 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by EJThunder on Apr 14, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by znohitter on Apr 14, 2009 9:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by EJThunder on Apr 14, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs