"Win Series": Cubs vs. Reds, Wednesday 4/22, 7:05 CT
by Al on Apr 22, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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So far in 2009, the Cubs have played four series prior to the current one. They have won three of them and split the other. Do this all year and you're looking at a 95-win season; win today and you've already won the current set with the Reds.
Lou has preached this for a couple of years and I think it's gotten through and is established in the mindset of the players. We can argue about Lou's lineups or bullpen use, and we do, legitimately so, but there is no doubt that his presence has changed the culture in the clubhouse. And that's exactly what this franchise needed.
Bruce Miles says ignore all the Samardzija speculation:
The speculation has centered on right-hander Jeff Samardzija, who is in Iowa's starting rotation. Samardzija pitched well his last time out, but it does not appear the Cubs will bring him up right away.
I'd agree with that. The bullpen has had its stumbles, but to me it seems that Jason Waddell would be the one to replace the stumbling Neal Cotts, if there is any replacement to come soon.
Both of the NL Central managers who have been in town during this homestand say the Cubs should be division favorites:
"[The Cubs] have a really good club and they're the team to beat," [Tony] La Russa said over the weekend when his Cardinals played at Wrigley, "but every series you play within the division will be competitive and difficult."
Agreed. The Reds have their pitching issues, but they have a potent middle of the order. For more on the Reds from their fans, see our SB Nation Reds site, Red Reporter.
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Johnny Cueto was 1-3 vs. the Cubs last year, with a 4.68 ERA, although he struck out 23 Cubs in 25 innings. That's the most innings and K's than he had against any team, so the Cubs ought to be familiar with him. Ryan Theriot is 7-for-14 vs. Cueto and Geovany Soto 5-for-11 with a homer. Aramis Ramirez has also homered off Cueto and Alfonso Soriano has two HR; Milton Bradley, who may return to the starting lineup tonight, has never faced him.
Lots of Reds have homered off Ted Lilly but Joey Votto has a pair of them and 8 RBI in 13 career AB off Ted. Keep Votto down and Lilly has an excellent shot at winning tonight's game. Too bad Votto isn't a catcher; Ted would know exactly what to do with him in that case. Ted allowed four homers to the Astros in his first start, then nearly threw a no-hitter vs. the Rockies. The chilly weather tonight should be more conducive to pitchers. We hope, for Ted's sake, anyway.
Today's game is a cable-only affair on CSN Chicago and FSN Ohio. For online links or other games see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Twittermeyer
says the Shark is coming up, Viz DFA’d.
"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 22, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cheater
you couldn’t have possibly read the whole post that fast ;-)
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
I did read it that fast.
"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 22, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah the Shark will be in the water
Don’t know why but he is coming to save the day/Lou’s head from exploding.
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Vizio's appearance last night was a goodbye kiss?
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 22, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
give away his $3.5M?
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs are going to donate it to a homeless cat shelter.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok that made me laugh out loud.
Lou: hit Aramis 3rd for the love of everything baseball.
by kylejo on Apr 22, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I still don't get this.
Maybe Lou really wants to make sure the Cubs shut down the Cards this weekend. Of course, that’s assuming the Shark will pitch effectively.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 22, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im still
not believing what Im hearing. Viz hasnt been bad, and why flush that much money down when he has been servicable and you can ride him for a few more weeks.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 22, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don't get that either
At least Al still owes me a Slurpee . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 22, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of tweets.....
ballhawks last one was pretty funny
"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 22, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh thank the Lord for pregame thread
Recap was starting to get erally really slow.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't even go in.
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWHS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You missed a good time
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allright. I'll check it out...
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That
was probably one of the funnest re-cap threads I have seen in my short time here
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Apr 22, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly was wondering where everyone was.
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 22, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know whether to be proud or ashamed of that thread
"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 22, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm proud
That was a lot of fun.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A correction on Al's TV info:
The game is on CSN+, meaning it’s on CLTV in Chicago and DirecTV channel 666 in SD and 666-1 in HD.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Milton back tonight
Hot-headed Cueto on the mound, and of course Ted Lilly. Should be a good night for the Cubs
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Off to the bar - I might join y'all on the slow phone
Later, kids.
"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 22, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yankees win it in the bottom of the ninth...
Melky hit 2 run walkoff HR.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ninth = fourteenth
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't get this new math.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 22, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its kinda like
9=8 and 09>08…you just have to kinda smile and nod and know that everything will be ok in october
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 22, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the Ted Lilly Method son
You don’t understand it. You just nod in agreement.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is Tednesday
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, I like that.
He gets you over the hump with a killer change-up and the utter demolition of a catcher or two.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 22, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AKA WINSday....which is everyday that Ted Lilly starts.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the pirates beat the marlins...again.
Cubs play the marlins next week.
why should I care about the yankees/oakland game?
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 22, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yuck I hate Marlins games
In fact I choose not to watch Cubs-Marlins games. So I guess I’ll be taking that weekend off of Cubs games
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the matter Colonel Sanders?
Chicken?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
I’m afraid of my head exploding in anger.
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just noticed I have tix for two games that series, but...
…my sentiments EXACTLY.
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you wanna give those away or something...
"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 22, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why care?
Because the new Yankee Stadium is quickly showing itself to be Coors Field East.
If not worse. The starters ERAs will be fun to watch
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 22, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless those starters are on your fantasy team...
CC is driving me crazy.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 22, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With all due respect
If Home Run Derby is what you’re interested in, then that’s fine, Coors Field wasn’t even in the top 10 in home runs surrendered last year. Can you guess what was #1?
Coors is great for hitters because it’s got a ton of green space, not short fences or thin air or dry air or whatever.
Mark my words, starter’s ERA at Yankee Stadium won’t be any worse than at the hinthint Cell.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 22, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they put the balls in a dehumidifier now...
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 22, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't that make the balls drier?
let me save y’all the trouble.
TWSS
yeahyeahyeah
:p
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 22, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would not have guessed that
And I have no interest in a HR derby. I just like it when the Yankees lose. At some point (like right now), it’s going to occur to me that all the stadium really does is help Jeter and A-Rods HR totals.
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 22, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you on that one
love it when the Yankees lose. I guess what bugs me more than anything else about his Home Run business is that it’s just another way to keep the Yankees on the front page. As if they don’t get enough undeserved press.
oh, and giving Coors a bad name. It’s a hitter’s paradise – but not a ‘power’ hitters paradise, if you know what I mean….;)
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 22, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
swept them!
the world! it’s all topsy turvy!
"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 22, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A win today would be the
cats pajamas
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 22, 2009 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A win would be kitty sweet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure LaRussa and Baker say we should be favorites
In Baker’s case it’s true, but even if the Cards were more talented and deeper, which I don’t believe they are, LaRussa would say it and use it as motivation.
Still, respect is always nice.
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 22, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GO CUBS GO!!!
I really like Ted’s pictures it looks like he’s about to giggle or something! Well I’ll be listening to pat and ron tonight at work, and hopefully tomorrows recap thread will be just as much fun at todays! GO CUBS GO!!
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by KC in OK on Apr 22, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I forgot to mention it in the other thread
But Al could you please please please change Harden’s picture.
"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 22, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets/Cards on ESPN tonight
Why can’t both lose?
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least one team does lose
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just want them
to split the series.
"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 22, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm 4-0 this year at in-person Cubs games...
…time to make it 5-0. See ya at Wrigley!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 22, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Smell bad baseball in the air?
Thats because I think I just heard the Aaron Miles is playing tonight. Shoot me now.
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Link?
Why rest LBR today?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was on the radio
So I don’t have the link, but I heard the words Aaron Miles.
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leave Tiny Helton alone!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only he hit like Helton
or like Helton used to hit. Then I might leave him alone.
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
……
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is no denying that they look alike
Perhaps those who do like Miles can become friends with this gentleman
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That video is life-changingly fantastic.
I’m not sure what’s better: that video, or the 6 minutes he spent on the treason of So Taguchi…. :)
by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 22, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I would suggest exploring some other videos of his
The real shame is that when Edmonds came to the Cubs he went on a tirade for the ages. Unfortunately too many Cubs fans mocked him for it and he took it down. If I ever manage to find it I will post it.
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how you can hear his mommy come in through the door.
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sit down for this news
He is married. I will admit to watching way too many of his videos.
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're kidding!
he looks like he’s 12.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can watch his videos...
but you can’t watch a Cubs/Marlins game?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His videos entertain me way too much
His Cubs-cardinals one from Friday is a classic fan meltdown. Cubs-Marlins games make me meltdown like that, which isn’t as funny for me.
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He reminds me of that "choclate rain" dude...
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This quote is more telling than the splits
From the Cotts page:
bq. To Neal "The Meal" Cotts: Ever since you acknowledged our cheers from the bullpen two summers ago, our hearts and pants haven’t been the same. You will always be a White Sox to us!
He’s sabotaging us from the inside.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The goatee DOES look Helton-like.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
egad
Pat just announced him. Bugger.
"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 22, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With such enthusiasm, I might add.
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
"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 22, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Waddell
Is this guy some kind of proven vet that i have never heard of? What makes anyone think he wouid be any better than Cotts? I understand Cotts is in the outs with many, but really, to suggest this guy with no proven track record will do any better.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
by wild bill on Apr 22, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he has ice water in his veins.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No he
does not. Nobody does, I am pretty sure you can not live like that.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
by wild bill on Apr 22, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what?
everything BLou told me has been a lie!
"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 22, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cotts threw 8 BALLS in a row
My niece could do better. And she isn’t very good at baseball.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll bet Waddell can throw a strike
At this point that is all I ask for
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Cotts is terrible.
If anyone wants to see something hilarious, check out Cotts’ splits from last year in August and Sept/Oct… Neal Cotts is bad at baseball
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 22, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That OPS against at Wrigley
.938- Yikes
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is more telling than the splits:
From the Cotts page:
bq. To Neal "The Meal" Cotts: Ever since you acknowledged our cheers from the bullpen two summers ago, our hearts and pants haven’t been the same. You will always be a White Sox to us!
He’s sabotaging us from the inside.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"You will always be a White Sox to us"
They is good atz grammr
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 22, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quote from Hendry
“Jeff will be here tomorrow, he’ll be in the pen. Marshall is not leaving the rotation, and Neal Cotts is not getting sent out.”
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 22, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you know it is bad when they are saying Cotts is safe
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 22, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta be Vizcaino now
or Patton
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 22, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Logic suggests that Marshall moves to the pen
Patton is returned
OR
Vizcaino is traded to someone like Angels, Braves or Nats
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 22, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why would they give up Patton
after setting aside room for him?
Besides, he’s better than Cotts.
"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 22, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since this is pretty quiet--
OT:
The Tribune fired many great, dedicated, professional, intelligent journalists today. Many of them are friends. But they kept Sullivan. There is no justice in this world.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please tell me Phil Rogers was one of them
Wait you said intelligent journalists, damn.
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by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
He’s still in. And so is Kass.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why wouldn't Kass be?
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its tough out there
Wish them all the best.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been a newspaper reader
Every day (almost) since I was a child. When I moved here, one of the first things I did was subscribe to the paper. I went with the Trib because of Royko, who we were fortunate enough to have in my local paper growing up.
Over the last several years, and accelerating recently, the Trib has become much worse IMHO. Less content, and the content there is weaker. While there are still some in-depth research articles, such as the recent Crestwood tainted water situation, much of what there is I can easily find from other sources.
The sports section has always bothered me, mainly due to lousy columnists and horrendous Big 10 coverage, outside of Illinois and Northwestern, and even those are often substandard.
Money is tight, and circulation is down, I know that. But perhaps the problem is not just the internet. Perhaps part of the issue is that papers aren’t providing what we want, which is information that we want and identify with that is reasonably presented and analyzed. After all, while many of us read the Trib or Sun Times Cubs coverage, who else here gets the bulk of their analysis here? I know I do.
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 22, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, this is a topic worth an entire Fanpost...
Not just a thread in here…
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 22, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BRAVO!
How very well said! There’s really nothing else to add.
I have been trying to cancel my subscription since early March, when my guru and grad school advisor Jeff Lyon was ousted, to no avail. Just today, I spent half an hour on hold and had to hang up.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're probably just too busy "fact checking" their indepth stories and well thought out relevant editorials to answer the phone
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know...I saw the ATF busting into a house by me last week...
…and I went to the Trib website to look for a number for a tip line…guess what? They don’t have one!
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are too busy with Facebook and Twitter
Have you seen their crap there?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would they need "tips" from us mere civilians?
Everyone knows professional journalists are head and shoulders above everyone else when it comes to gathering and reporting the news. This is why blogging is dying out so fast….no credibility and no “professional training”.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
It requires at least four years of school training to be able to share your thoughts with the world. Newspapers will last forever.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Six in my case...
but I’m employed in the evil side of journalism: public relations.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since every one of my friends is a journalism student
I have no problem with journalists, just the ones that think they are better than normal people. Also I don’t like Phil Rogers.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am fascinated by the paradigm shift in journalism...
…from traditional media to the blogosphere. It truly is an amazing time to be around.
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem in that shift is finding a way to get paid
Few people actually support themselves—let alone a family—with blogging. That’s why whomever figures out the business model that shifts the establishment around will forever be compared to Hearst or McCormick.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been working on that ;-)
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Hamilton love fest on ESPN
In other news: Rick Reily irritates the hell out of me.
Time to find something else to do.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He is nauseating.
Gets paid millions of dollars to write 500 words every week.
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 22, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh, WGN really needs to show more games
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 22, 2009 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually WGN needs lose all games to CSN
I like watching games on DirecTV that are in HD
by Employee22 on Apr 22, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I'd get to watch zero games
That would really suck.
More games on basic tv service.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I know Ted has been looking for a new goal
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and he is a lefty
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 22, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup via Gameday
Fonzie
Dome
Lee
Bradley
Rami
Soto
Riot
Miles
Lilly
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lilly's hitting 9th?
He won’t be happy
"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 22, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there was ever a player that Ted should hit in front of
Its Aaron Miles
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
"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 22, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
was just going to say that lineup looked perfect...
until the 8 hole
by kodypuckett23 on Apr 22, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fonty is slumping and needs to sit a few games
this is why Miles will be a valuable contributor
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 22, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont disagree at all
its just that as of right now miles has shown nothing…tonight he’ll probably go 4-4 with 3 RBIs and a SB
by kodypuckett23 on Apr 22, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fonty's bat looked slow last night
no big deal
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 22, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"valuable contributor"?
he’s a warm body. He’s contributed very little
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
by BoVandy on Apr 22, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He WILL BE
a valuable contributor.
It starts tonight. (I hope)
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that's at least better then Al's cold ass. That hasn't really contributed anything...except some juvenile humor.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fonty , indeed
is in a slump. But Lou – why the rush to Bradley? We have The Hoff! And, he is “hot as a pistol”. I’d just as soon let the groin heal.
by The E-Man on Apr 22, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Per Hendry on WGN Radio
Roster move will be announced tomorrow when Spellcheck gets to town.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Spellcheck?!!
HAHA! I think it is interesting that we all have our own interpretation. lol.
by The E-Man on Apr 22, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You've never seen that one before?
Really?
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is blind?
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 22, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
umm
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 22, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can't be serious.
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry HBCG
didnt realize i was saying that to your reply about him. hope you didnt ake it out of context
((hides under desk, praying))
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 22, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
Blind jokes are not a big deal.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they're out of sight!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
didnt know if i was streaking on thin ice with it
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 22, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beware HBCG when she's angry...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sick Wayfarers.
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 22, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just be original
All I ask.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am sure she'
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seen that before once or twice
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
still better safe than sorry.....
better tio make sure its cool, not taken the wrong way
and NO Thats Not 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 22, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know what channel CSN + is on Comcast?
I have comcast and I’m in Chicago but I can’t seem to find it.
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on Apr 22, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
try CLTV
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 22, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CLTV
Don’t know the number though.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im in Austin, TX
and lat time I was in Chicago it was Channel 40…..but that was 9 years ago on the North Side
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 22, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still channel 40 too!
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on Apr 22, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
somethings dont change I take it
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 22, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 22, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that came up short
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 22, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
your hoping she doesn't say either :)
"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 22, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew there would be something to my last one
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 22, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Split screen tonight Cubs & Blackhawks
Watching Lou’s slow walk to the mound and the Hawks power play at the same time can make you nausish.
by Employee22 on Apr 22, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou won't be walking to the mound
Lilly will throw 11 scoreless innings. Even after the Cubs win by a touchdown in regulation.
That’s just Ted being Ted.
The Hawks game, on the other hand, is a bit more difficult to measure.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 22, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cubs sweep
the cubs will sweep the reds. with lilly today and zambrano tommorow there is no worries
by cooltrev on Apr 22, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm a cub fan
i always worry
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so what do Cub fans from Australia say?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
put another Cotts on the barbie?
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 22, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really? they say that?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol
Because Z was the model of pitching last time out
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 22, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You expect him to be great everytime?
He’s not Ted Lilly for crying out loud!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Hoff
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 22, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Stone
God I’m so glad he has enough dignity not to say “YYYYYYES” like Darrin Jackson did during Hawk’s retarded HR call.
by kanderber on Apr 22, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he did
I recall watching a Spring Training Cubs-Sux game and I thought he did it.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 22, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just watched a Thome HR...
on the MLB Network and he didn’t do it. I’m hoping he never does.
by kanderber on Apr 22, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said when he signed the contract...
…that he would not
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good
and “he gone” can be gone IMO
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 22, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are you doing paying attention to them, anyway???
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Apr 22, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i, well, umm, i
i like baseball, and there are days the Cubs announcers are not calling the Cubs ST game against the Sox….yeah thats it, sure, that is my final answer
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 22, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey
theres plenty of time to worry in the season. dont worry about the reds. there two or three years away from where they need to be to compete with the cubs and cardinals this year
by cooltrev on Apr 22, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm out for awhile...
leaving the office and have to pick up my daughter from her softball game….see you all later in an overflow thread!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 22, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL
is ON THE AIR!
"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 22, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dinner
and then game on the radio.
Might jump into the overflows later.
GO CUBS!
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 22, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JUMP
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/22/848527/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs-reds
"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 22, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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