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Rain Delay Theater: You Caption The Photo

Since there's no game tonight, Ted Lilly gets to stay home and rest up (I presume Lou will just push everyone back and Lilly will start Tuesday night against the Reds).

I'm sure all of you remember Lilly knocking over Yadier Molina last September 10 in St. Louis, a critical game in the pennant race that the Cubs wound up winning 4-2.

My caption for this photo is:

"You better play nice, Albert," Geo told Pujols, "or Ted will knock you over, too!"

Make up your own caption and leave it in the comments. No prizes, just some rainy day fun.

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Leaving the scene of the crime.

This gives new meaning to baseball’s “hit and run”.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Apr 19, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't know about the caption

but the PPD will give enough time for Neil Cotts to drive down to Des Moines, and Jason Waddel to make it up to the big club.

by The E-Man on Apr 19, 2009 4:58 PM CDT reply actions  

I would not be surprised to see a roster move before Tuesday's game.

And that just might be it.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 19, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Seriously....

If Cotts gets even one more inning, i’d be surprised…

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance 1B/Manager 1908 World Champion Chicago Cubs

by imknowdummy on Apr 19, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

...since one more inning would require getting three outs.

Not likely unless he can at least find the strike zone.

by ChipSet on Apr 19, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

...since one more inning would require getting three outs.

HAHA! Very funny indeed!

Just imagine, had he been able to get three outs yesterday, Marmol could have pitched ONE inning in the 8th….

Nice outcome anyway, but causing more stress on an already stressed ’pen.

by The E-Man on Apr 19, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cotts

Cotts seems to be this year’s Bob Howry. Bring him in no matter how badly he’s doing.

"I'm a Cubs fan. I'm very, very patient." -- from a Shoe cartoon.

by No Southern Belle on Apr 19, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

lack of options in the pen right now

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 19, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep.

The extra day off will help a lot.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 19, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

actually literally Cotts would have to be released

Cubs will have to either DL or make a trade oh cubs could move Marmol or Heilman if they so choose highly unlikely.

Wait for teh Nat’s and Giants to lose a few more dozen

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Apr 19, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

sorry about the typos but here is the situation in the nutshell

The Cubs pitching staff is locked unless the Cubs waive a player or place either Marshall, Marmol or Heilman through what is called optional waiver assignment——meaning a player could refuse the assignment and asked to be released.

IOW: Cubs do not have a pitcher they can simply relegate to AAA,

as for Cotts the issue is either release him or keep him.

it is no different than Gaudin, and this time of year are there any takers.

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Apr 19, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Was not impressed with Waddell today.

He got lucky in his two thirds today; from how he looked he should have given up at least one if not more. (See Josh’s Minors Wrap for more comments from today’s I-Cubs game.)

by znohitter on Apr 19, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ted Lilly does not rest

He waits.

"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 19, 2009 4:59 PM CDT reply actions  

the rain out was done by Ted Lilly so he can rest tonight

he was in the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend, and they are now known as the U.S. Islands for that very reason

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 19, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Get in my Belly!

http://irudey.mybrute.com/
Fun little Time waster!

by Rudey on Apr 19, 2009 5:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Man I Feel Like a Woman (Albert not Geo)

Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.

by puckishcubsfan on Apr 19, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions  

On a semi related note

I am working on Cubs madlibs.

Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.

by puckishcubsfan on Apr 19, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Geo "Wow, that had a hook"

Albert “Thats what she said”

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 19, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Geo, "What was that you said?"

Albert, “You throw like a….”

"I'm a Cubs fan. I'm very, very patient." -- from a Shoe cartoon.

by No Southern Belle on Apr 19, 2009 5:16 PM CDT reply actions  

"Jeeze! Are you sure you didn't *already* go?"

"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 19, 2009 5:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Geo, "Hey Albert, you're hitting under .300 thanks to us."

Albert, “Good one Geo”

Keep it real son or go play some street ball

by lexmarklover on Apr 19, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Bruce updates with pitching changes from the rain day

From Inside Pitch:

As far as the upcoming series with the Reds goes, Lou says he’ll pitch Harden Tuesday, Lilly Wednesday and Zambrano Thursday. Lilly was supposed to have pitched tonight, even though he’s battling a bad cold.
Lou also said Dempster will open the series in St. Louis Friday, followed by Marshall and Harden. Marshall will be available out of the bullpen for the first two games of the Reds series, providing some lefty backup to the beleaguered Neal Cotts.

Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 19, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks for the update.

Smart move, actually, gives the team some extra bullpen help and more rest for Lilly.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 19, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do you think I should add this to the postponed post?

This is probably something people will want to know…

Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 19, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nevermind

Already done. :-P

Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 19, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd hate to be the cold he is battling

"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver

by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 19, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Albert says to Geo “I have to bate right now.”

by honeymunchkin666 on Apr 19, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

-1

boo. poor taste, sir.

"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray

by Archie on Apr 19, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great, now I'm REALLY looking forward to more gamethreads.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by daver on Apr 20, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's just the pregame thread, daver.

Remember: they can’t escape.

remember
Sammy Jankis

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 20, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

rec'd

n/t

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Apr 19, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

EXACTLY

what went through my mind when I saw that.

"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray

by Archie on Apr 19, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

This sucks. I hate off-days, especially non-scheduled off-days.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 19, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions  

+3

Keep it real son or go play some street ball

by lexmarklover on Apr 19, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

"OO FOR 4!!"

caption

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Apr 19, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

meh, how come we can never play a Cubs-Cards April Sunday night game?

sheesh and I was looking forward to it, haven’t watched a game all week due to homework and having this stupid thing called “going out and socializing”

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Apr 19, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Easy answer: Quit doing homework

"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 19, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pelvice THRUST 1-2-3

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 19, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

*pelvic

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 19, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Albert's radar kept him distracted at the plate

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Apr 19, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Albert: “Whoooo!”
Goe: “He who smelt it, dealt it!”

"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 19, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Caption

Pujols: “Whoa! I thought Izturis was the only one who knew that move”

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Apr 19, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

I had to log in, just to type this caption

CAPTION

I take… 2 steps forward
You take 2 steps back

We come together cause Sori is a hack.

You know, it ain’t fiction it’s a natural fact

We come together cause So.. Ri is… a hack.

K, flame me for that, please.

Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton

by Beaushek on Apr 19, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Not my proudest BCB moment

Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton

by Beaushek on Apr 19, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL!

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Apr 20, 2009 6:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

Pujols (singing): “BUT IT’S THE PELVIC THRU-U-U-USTS, THAT REALLY DRIVE YOU IN-SA-A-A-A-ANE…”

Geo: “Stupid Rocky groupies.”

by znohitter on Apr 19, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver

by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 19, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's "Bentsen".

But rec’d anyway.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 20, 2009 4:03 AM CDT up reply actions  

Not that I don't appreciate it

but if you corrected all my errors in spelling and other typos you would have no time to blog or work. Hoping to finally get my spell check etc. working on my posts.

"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 20, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

Soto is not comfortable when dudes try to show off their “shiny new belt buckle”.

by Cubinator on Apr 20, 2009 12:26 AM CDT reply actions  

"OWW, SOMETHING BIT ME!"

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Apr 20, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Caption: 18 > 5

It rained cos Lilly loves pitching on Tedsday nights.

remember
Sammy Jankis

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 20, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Following Geo's under-the-breath comment about his strike zone judgement...

…Albert lets go with a Sopranos-esque, "OHHHHHHHHHHH!!!’

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by daver on Apr 20, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Me STEROIDS? No Way!

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 20, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Sorry Albert

When Lou cuts one, it’s every man for himself!

It's like my dear old dad used to say;" what are you doing in the bathroom day and night? Why don't you get out of there and give someone else a chance?"

by Jedisolo on Apr 20, 2009 10:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Kinda Late But

Albert : “Say hello to my little friends.”

I reject your reality and substitute my own.

by WayneCampbell08 on Apr 21, 2009 11:56 AM CDT reply actions  

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