It's A Beautiful Day For A Ballgame -- NOT: Cubs vs. Rockies, Monday 4/13, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 13, 2009 11:30 AM CDT
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PrintOn April 7, 2003, the day in Chicago dawned cold, with a forecast of snow. The Cubs called their scheduled home opener -- which was to have been played on a Monday after a six-game road trip to open the season -- at seven o'clock in the morning.
While there may be a break in the rain later today, I wonder about the purpose of opening the gates, making everyone -- fans, vendors, players -- sit there waiting for something that's not going to happen, especially with the Cub players having returned so late last night from Milwaukee. Perhaps it'd be best to call the game early and play tomorrow.
In the meantime, you can have some fun with the photo here; make up your own caption and post it in the comments.
Bruce Miles was prescient in his blog post yesterday:Lou was talking before [Saturday] night's game how he and his staff were of "the school" that says let the other team beat you late by hitting the ball, not by walking. Fewer things drive Lou crazier than his relievers issuing walks.
On the flip side, Lou is the anti-Dusty when it comes to his batters taking walks. In other words, he doesn't mind walks "clogging the bases." He also points out how walks can turn the lineup over and bring up the good hitters more quickly.
The walks helped kill the Cubs on Friday -- but won the game for them yesterday. The 29 walks drawn so far this year are nearly five per game; at that pace they'd walk 783 times this year. That average will come down, but perhaps later this spring I'll be able to post a "Walk Watch" box. The club record for a single season is 650, set in 1975. Last year's team walked 636 times, coming very close. Maybe this year's edition will break the record -- and score a ton of runs as a result.
Speaking of Dusty, check out his quote regarding the triple play the Pirates turned against his Reds yesterday:
"That’s the first one I’ve seen in person," Baker said. "There was one when I was with the Dodgers, but I was in the bathroom. I came out and asked what happened, and they told me there was a triple play."
The mind boggles. Incidentally, the only triple play turned during Baker's time with the Dodgers was by the Astros on April 21, 1978. It ended the game -- it was in the bottom of the ninth.
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The four homers allowed by Ted Lilly in his first start last week are a little disturbing, but consider that they were given up in the Juice Box, with the roof open and the wind blowing out, and I'm sure you can see that today, with temperatures in the 40's, rain and the wind blowing in, will likely be very different. Lilly has not faced any current Rockie more than 7 AB (Garrett Atkins, 3-for-7).
Ubaldo Jimenez, similarly, has no Cubs batter who has faced him more than seven times (Ryan Theriot, also 3-for-7). The hot Alfonso Soriano is 3-for-5 with a homer; Soriano appears to have come out of the gate in one of his patented hot streaks, let's hope it continues.
Today's game is on WGN-TV, FSN Rocky Mountain, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Uncle Ted
NO GUFF FROM THE ROCKIES!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
the title of that article
is wrong. Pirates LOST to the Reds. Silly Yahoo.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Opening the gates brings revenue in
Beer, soda, hot dogs, etc.
Not saying I agree with doing it or that is the reason, but . . . .
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 11:38 AM CDT reply actions
and I see they've already opened access to the bleachers
"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
Good point
"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 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Man, I hope they can get the game in...
I need a diversion from all this paperwork today!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
yo Jimmay!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Morning drew....
You ready to open the home schedule?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 13, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Indeed I am
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
A day game at Wrigley Field...
It doesn’t get any better than this.
Especially since it means a 7pm start for me… now if only it wasn’t Passover so I could have a few beers :(
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
Yes! My compatriot!
Doesn’t matzah make cardboard taste just delicious?
by northernsails on Apr 13, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 13, 2009 11:45 AM CDT reply actions
Got a little Captain in ya?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
SWL, outstanding.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
rokkin!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
that's AWESOME.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I had just finished making this when I started reading the recap from last night and saw Sackman's post about it...
great minds think alike.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 13, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
even if you don't publish these into a book
you should still make us a PDF. For funzies.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Can we just turn the clock ahead two hours...
and get this show on the road?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
nope.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
and because the universe is sadistic...
Twittermeyer: Lou says Bradley’s better, but Rami has a sore back. Fonty is playing third, which means our infield is Lee, Miles, Riot, Fonty.
Egad.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Egad is right...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 13, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd be happy
with a rainout right there.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel like
imitating the ostrich behavior of sticking my head in the sand would be better than watching this infield try and play defense. Lee has his work cut out for him today.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
Water
That’s what they stick their heads underground for.
Just random trivia for you.
by northernsails on Apr 13, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey I named by BCB fantasy team after that infield
“Wrigley Midgets”. Wet ground should help keep the bounces nice and low for our kiddie sized group.
"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 Apr 13, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe
we can put a tee on home plate for them, too.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
P.S
Wrigley Midgets has been is in first place. It is early but it is awesome team and but for a problem getting on before round one where I was “stuck” with David Wright as always NO METS, CARDINALS, YANKEES OR WHITE SOX on the team. I will dispose of Wright in due time.
"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 Apr 13, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
As mentioned, Aramis out with sore back - LBR will play third.
The lineup:
Soriano LF
Theriot SS
Dome RF
DLee 1B
Fontenot 3B
RJ CF
Miles 2B
Hill C
Lilly P
You can call me "20K."
If there was ever a day to move Fonzie down the lineup...
…today would be it.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that would be an intriguing move.
And this game does have a spring training aura about it. But I’m guessing Lou doesn’t want to do anything to mess with how hot Soriano’s been.
You can call me "20K."
Oh, I know, you don't mess with him when he's hot, but...
…..we are so devoid of power with this lineup. Guess we play small ball today.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Considering the weather
small ball is a good choice anyway
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 13, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone think Soto might get in the later innings?
"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 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably to pinch hit again
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Well looks like Lee finally got moved down...
: /
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
possible captions for the three outfield amigos..
That’s got to be the most poorly coordinated jump and bump i’ve seen—captions could be:
“Reed’s booty is left hanging in the wind”
“No one likes a wall scaling showboat”
“the bash brothers retired long ago—someone tell Johnson”
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
I think Soriano
deserves more praise than what we give him. Hope he gets a nice ovation when he comes up to bat.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
best LF in the league.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
and............
best lead off hitter in the league
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
new Twittermeyer
if they play, the lineup is:
Sori
Riot
Dome (in right)
Lee
Fonty
Reed (cf)
Miles (2b)
hill
Lilly.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
It's not reed, it's
Spider Man.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Yikes!
Personally, I’m hoping – nay, praying - for a rainout after seeing that.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Apr 13, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Up until the first pitch
the Cubs have control. Theoretically, they could say its unplayable and give themselves a day to rest.
Just a thought, given that lineup.
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
by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
They should do that then
They are making their money right now on beer sales and stuff, close it down at 1:20 and lets play at the same time tomorrow. That way Aramis’ back is better, Milton can play and I don’t have to watch Aaron Miles try and hit.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
That's what I was thinking
I can’t see the radar, but I had 3 “friends” bail on me for making the trip up from Indy today for the game, so selfishly I want the game to be postponed.
But if it would help Ramirez’s back to get a day off and the Cubs can get a day off out of it, I’m all for 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
by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Why make an already miserable, cold, and wet crowd watch crappy baseball when we can wait a day and they can watch awesome baseball with all the real players
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
Exactly.
2 days of concession receipts, plus tickets have been paid for already, so it makes sense to let this one go.
Though Skilling says the rain will break up throughout the afternoon.
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
by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
plus maybe Soto could start tomorrow
"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 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
another advantage.
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
by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not Hoff at 3B?
He needs to prove he’s an everyday player! And Lee should be moved to 12th in the lineup!
Derrek Lee is good.
Micah Hoffpauir
could make a better lineup than that.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I have solved all our lineup problems!
1. Hoffpauir, LF
2. Hoffpauir, CF
3. Hoffpauir, 1B
4. Hoffpauir, RF
5. Hoffpauir, 3B
6. Hoffpauir, 2B
7. Hoffpauir, C
8. Hoffpauir, SS
9. Hoffpauir, P
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Apr 13, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Who
is going to play DH???
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely right - consider -
if we made Hoffpauir the new assistant (to the) manager, then Trammel could become our backup IF. I also bet Trammel could plate a run on a bases loaded 0 outs pinch-hit situation, against Milwaukee middle relief, at least.
Derrek Lee is good.
ROFL...
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
As Evil BCB pointed out
a bloody mannequin could.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 13, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Scariest or Dumbest???
- Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
- Germans?
- Forget it, he's rolling.
C.) All of the Above
- Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
- Germans?
- Forget it, he's rolling.
well
it’s not like we have depth in the infield. SOMEONE has to play, if the game goes on.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
no problem
we all know bad horror movies get remade over and over again…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou stopped by......
the Captain Morgan Club before he penciled this line-up
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
just a sec...
Who’s playing Short if Fonty and the Riot are in the lineup?
by northernsails on Apr 13, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Fontenot will probably be at 3rd
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
………I came to get down, I came to get down
So get out your seats and jump around
Jump around
Jump up Jump up and get down.
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!……….
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by tony412 on Apr 13, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
+1 rec'd
"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 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
4th Quarter already?
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 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
http://www.uwbadgers.com/video/default.aspx?mid=3171
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"
by NightPutting on Apr 13, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
They ain't going to be playing today
Go to weather.com and look at the radar. Ugly, ugly, ugly thunder clouds rolling in fast and furious. And they are going to last well into the evening.
Thank you Tom Skilling...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 13, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
on a hazy, hot, humid
dog day in august, we will long for weather like this…
by brian custer on Apr 13, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Nor will I
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 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
What radar are you looking at?
I’m looking here and I see all the heavy stuff pushing north with a big pocket after it. Very little rain behind that. I think this game gets played. Hoping for a delay though so I can see more of the game after class/work.
Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.
Radar?
is that like Stats? We’ll have no guff from a weathermagician like yourself! BLOUDAR is where it’s at!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Skilling just dropped a McCarverian quote, BTW
“56 percent of Cubs opening days have temps in 30’s, and that’s more than half.”
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
by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Joe Morgan
couldn’t have put it any better.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Nor Yogi Berra.
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
by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, but
McCarver could’ve milked a solid two or three minutes out of trying to say that.
(Also, is it just me, or is that a really depressing statistic?)
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Apr 13, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
it's chilling, i know that much.
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
by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Since the middle of the order doesn't want to play today
I want the rainout. Home opener can be tomorrow when we are healthy and don’t send a minor league lineup out.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
my guess is.....
……Lou knows they won’t play today and is getting a kick out putting out that lineup.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
If that is true
he should have just put Hoffpauer in at 1st and given us all heart attacks
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
I get off at 3:30.
Let it rain, let it rain…then let the skies miraculously clear at 2:45 or so.
Caption: “Might as well…”
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 13, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions
What time do you figure they'll make a decision?
n/t
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Just watching the WGN News...
In their pre-game coverage we got treated to The Human Air Raid Siren…
EPIC FAIL WGN!!!
- Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
- Germans?
- Forget it, he's rolling.
Going to the game SLOWLY
Greetings from internet cafe at Broadway & Barry. I guess I have to get the bleachers in the next hour or so. Coat is warm, feet are already soaking wet. So what if I get really sick. It is my first Opening Day in 20 years.
"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 Apr 13, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions
Go Cubbies!!!!!!
Lets sweep the Rockiessssssssss!!
I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!
Ted Lilly is pissed...
With Soto still out, ARam and Bradley both not playing, Lee still missing his power stroke and Soriano still batting leadoff…
…Lou still won’t move Lilly up in the order.
I pity the Rockies hitters today…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I pity the Rockies catcher.
Lilly angry…Lilly smash.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 13, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
It's too bad
they can’t just pull the catcher, the way you can pull the goalie in hockey.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I cna just picture
Lilly repeatedly hitting the umpire in the chest with his pitches since the Cubs decided to install an extra infielder instead of putting Hill behind the plate
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
that's the good news..........
home many homers does he allow?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
wind is blowing in.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Who is up by the park, and can give us a first person account of the weather & skies?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
I cannot view live cams at work. Any first hand knowledge would be great. The radar looks kind of promising, like the storm is breaking up
Mine goes to 11
This may not be all that helpful
I’m at Western and Roosevelt and it’s raining pretty good here. I can see Wrigley’s general vicinity out my window and it doesn’t look any better up there.
"You know, you should be a lot more careful crossing the street like that, otherwise you could die - if that bothers you."
I know I'm on the SL, but here's my caption entry anyway......
I’ve got, no I’ve got it, no I’ve got it. You take it!
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
He doesn't want to ruin that "Weathermen are always 100% correct" streak they have....
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
he says the radar looks promising, but as soon as that sentence ends, he replaces it with ‘looks like showers could fill that promising gap’
by kodypuckett23 on Apr 13, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Is he straight?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Gotta keep the potential viewers locked into WGN
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
by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
WGN's camera is covered with rain during the pregame...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
Lou....
…“kind of a different lineup. Going to have to play small ball. I knew in spring training we’d have to use this lineup on occasion, so get used to it”.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions
sigh...
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Despite what we want
Since they haven’t called it yet they will do everything possible to play baseball today.
It looks horrible on WGN....
they said at least a 1/2 hour delay
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Kenney says 30 minute delay, more than likely
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
After taking another look at the radar...
…I think it’s a good bet this game gets played. I guess we get to see how well Wonder Hamster handles 3B after all…
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Crane Kenny says that 700 can fit into the new Captain Morgan Club
Did anyone tell the fire marshal?
He's been briefed.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 13, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
last night
RJ went to right (thank goodness as it turns out) and Fuk stayed in center. Today it’s reversed? Although, I believe RJ in center is the smarter move, why the flip/flop from Lou?
Because like you
Lou believes its the smarter move.
The reason that RJ went to right, and Dome stayed in center...
Simply because Hoff would be the first bat off the bench, and Lou wanted flexibility b/c Hoff can’t play CF. Less switching, even though the Cubs didn’t need to switch anything…
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 13, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Because it's Wrigley not Miller Park, I would think....
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
No walls to climb at Wrigley.
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
by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Looking at this radar
How are the Sox playing in Detroit right now? It looks like the storm is about to hit them.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
From left to right...
“¡Muy bien!”
“私達は勝つ!”
“What?”
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"
by NightPutting on Apr 13, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I love how the bleachers are always full
no matter the crappy weather, while the rest of the stadium is empty
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Ahh, the joys of protecting your unassigned seat.
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by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
CF bleachers are empty....when they show them on WGN.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Al looks cold....
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
ALL look cold.
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by hip2bsquare on Apr 13, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
He's the one in the rain gear...
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Blue poncho dude I think.
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by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
back row
under the umbrella.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Umbrella?
I’m going to give him hell if he even utters “braving the elements” in his recap.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 13, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Friend of mine
at the game. Says it’s still drizzling hard, tarp is still on. She just got a soriano autographed ball, dangit!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
They just showed Biittner's 1978 opening day walk off HR....
……ONE person to greet him at home plate. LOL. So different back then.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
Sucks not having WGN today...
I love the opening day specials. About to turn on MLB.tv even though there’s no baseball for a little bit probably
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So I take they are going to try and get it in
I have plans for tomorrow afternoon. But I could cancel and reschedule but I’ve have to do it now. I wish they would have made up their minds
"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 12:55 PM CDT reply actions
they said at least a 1/2 hour delay while a front moves in....
….then maybe. It looks horrible on the field. I’m thinking they don’t get it in today.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Watching pre-game interviews
looks pretty miserable at field level
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Lou on 720 just now:
“you can’t forecast the weather”
"Blagojevich's telephone log shows several calls to members of the team, including manager Lou Piniella, coach Larry Rothschild and John McDonough," -The Chicago Tribune 4/31/09
lol
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Apr 13, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Classic.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Now he just called Prince Fielder "Cecil Fielder"...
…but then corrected himself.
You can call me "20K."
I'm just surprised...
those Santo-Piniella interviews don’t invariably boil down to a discussion on the merits grilled cheese and tomato soup.
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by NightPutting on Apr 13, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Tom Skilling...
“O Rly?!”
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by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
greatest sports voice of all time
Harry Kalas passed away, in the booth,
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
That's what ESPN said
Before the game.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Passed out in the booth, died at the hospital
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the clarification.
Sad new. I love listening to him and his HR call "It’s outttta HERE!!
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Harry Kalas, for those who don't know
Does the Phillies games and also I think “Inside the NFL”
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
Wow.
Just heard that too — he was a Naperville native as well, and a voice we’ll never see again.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4064793
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by NightPutting on Apr 13, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Rest in peace
Died doing what he loved. What a way to go.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
He got to see the Phils win one more title last year...
…Still, can’t believe he won’t be around anymore.
http://onthedlpodcast.com/clips/phils_champs_harry.mp3
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by NightPutting on Apr 13, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I'd be at a nearby bar before I'd wait out this weather....
The outfield warning track looks horrible.
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That can be fixed
You’ve got to wait until the rain stops before you can start using quick-dry and squeegeeing the water into the drains…it will be a while though.
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by NightPutting on Apr 13, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like they'll get the game in, then.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Radar breaks up in a bit.
They’re gonna try.
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 13, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
BLou already guaranteed they arent getting it in
so I dont understand why everyone is still at the park…
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 13, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
LOL...
…we’re just here for the Matlock play by play after they call it.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Or the Maury Show...
“He is NOT the father!”
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by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't see any puddles on the warning track
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
try Right Center
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I see Al
under his blue and white, tho!
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrigley Field webcam
You can access it through Cubs Club I think.
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by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Or through a secret portal, like I do
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
why isn't A-Ram in the lineup?
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
bad?
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
hope not
from what they’re saying it’s just precautionary
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Correct.
He finished the game last night after he felt it.
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 13, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Sore back
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by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
MLB.tv just had a great moment
Len and Bob cued a weather report, which I’m assuming was a cut to the studio but the MLB.tv camera stayed live so I got to hear a little banter between everyone and organ music.
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Wednesday 1:30
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you watching WGN? It doesn't look good.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
If it was 70 degrees, it might be different...
….but it’s 36 and windy. But, hey, like Lou says, “You can’t forecast the weather”.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
That's not nice
Brenly is a very nice man.
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Haha.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Oops, Tuesday.....so I guess it would be "over"
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
"Little"?
I could bog my 4×4 down in that…
"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
Hahaha...
Seriously, when WGN showed a live shot, right center was all puddles…
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a live shot
It’s all soaked. If they do play after the delay, I just hope no one gets hurt.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
cmon, let's go let's go!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Pat just said "between a half-hour and an hour" delay
Oh well…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Lou...just say it...
“I made this lineup solely based on a rainout”…
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Lou... just say it...
“I did it for the lulz”
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
With MB and ARam out
this lineup is the perfect opportunity to bat Soriano lower down…. i’d love to see it!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Agree completely.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
I'm mad that MLB Audio isn't active
Through my ipod yet. oh well.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
You don't want to listen to Gary Meier on WGN
…trust me.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I just called MLB Audio
They reset my password and audio is now working. I asked how that should affect the feed and the tech just told me to be grateful that it’s working.
I did clear my Internet cache several times before I mention this because calling tech support and am using Adobe Flash 10. I mention this because they will ask you to do this before proceeding.
"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
Just started up for me in both computer and ipod.
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by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
oops
I did clear my Internet cache several times before calling tech support and am using Adobe Flash 10. I mention this because they will ask you to do this before proceeding.
"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
Grounds crew!
"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
are they taking off teh tarp?
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Tarp is off
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, take that tarp off, baby.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 13, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
TAKE IT OFF! TAKE IT OFF!
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by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
This great, the MLB radio feed is just dead air with the Wrigley Field organ playing
in the background
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
That is one of life's simple pleasures, for sure.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"
by NightPutting on Apr 13, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
There's some lonely souls in the First Pitch thread
If you wanna JUMP
"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
Telecasting Z's no-no
“Oh baby!”
If you wanna watch it
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