Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Reds, Thursday 4/23, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 23, 2009 3:15 PM CDT
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Let's get some runs!
"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
Base hit Micah
No picture needed
"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
props to Micah
how many times have you seen a guy who made an error come out and strike out, or totally lose focus..
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
I'll +1 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 23, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
good call
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
The feather wasn't magic!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto DP
"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
Hopefully Clutche with himself
“He is good.”
“No, he’s not.”
"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
We need a Mt Lou eruption or something
wake these guys up!
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my god soto
let’s try not to pound every ball into the ground
still scuffling.
"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 23, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
like Lee
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
do you?
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.
yes
he does.
"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 23, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I haven't seen it
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
that's because
you only have eyes for Hoffpauir.
"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 23, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I just caught up reading the game threads.
Happy to see your happy ray of sunshine strong in the comments.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
give it up
Lee hit 2-3 yesterday, and would have done more without the wind. Just give it up.
"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 23, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Unbelievable
The ignorance shown here by some, isn’t it?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
he sucks because he didn't account for the gale force wind ;)
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Hoff would have had a GS but I wasn't whining
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
oh please...
how many K’s this year?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
mental or otherwise?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
how on earth
would you recognize a mental error?
"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 23, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
watch Soriano closely.....
you’ll see many
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
but not wonderboy, right?
"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 23, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
11
in 57 at bats. Hoffpauir has 4 in 19. That’s a strikeout rate of 5.18 for Lee and 4.75 for Hoff. You really think that’s a big enough issue? Do you really? Has Lee given up TWO RUNS IN A SINGLE ERROR, CLUTCHE? REALLY????
"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 23, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not a comparison............
it’s just a fact that Lee is striking out a lot this year
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
ARGH!
jesus christ, it’s like you can’t freakin READ! It’s not a comparison? YOU’VE BEEN MAKING THE COMPARISON OVER AND OVER AGAIN!
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 23, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Let me say
That was a very good AB for Micah. That’s the kind of thing he’s going to need to do more of if he hopes to have a career.
Derrek Lee is good.
Soto really, really stinks right now
is it the WBC or just a Soph. slump?
uuggghhhh…..
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Injury, too.
And he’s played in fewer games.
I think we’re gonna love him this summer…
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"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 23, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
and we don't want to peak too early.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Yuppers.
Contrary to the belief of some it is, in fact, NOT September.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
contrary to the belief of others
statistics and the games count in April
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.
Never said they didn't.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Baseball hasn't been the same...
…since it went to a football-like schedule.
Oh wait…
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by Chris Dobbertean on Apr 23, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Probly a combo of things
I mean he is a catcher, there is a lot more on his plate than the average guy. Losing some spring probably hurt, but he will come around I am sure of it. Dont worry.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
no worse than Lee, Fontenot, Bradley or Miles
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
What are tonight's winning lottery numbers?
I mean, you obviously have access to the future.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Cheers.
You have a pleasant day.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think that's telling the future
Since the other team has four already
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.
cotts shows how meaningless bullpen ERA is
Pat was rambling yesterday about the Cubs bullpen having the 4th lowest ERA. Cotts ERA is 3.00 (which seems decent), but ignores the fact that he’s allowed TEN baserunners in 3 IP
no no no....like this...
AAAAHHHHHHH! COTTS!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Cotts pitching
gives up the long ball to Votto.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Cotts is great....isn't he :-)
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
where are you now Hendry
you were so proud to announce yesterday Cotts wasn’t being sent down
I wish Santo
would just drop an F bomb for us and make us all feel better
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that made me laugh
so true.
then again, perhaps we should all learn from Ron and just deal with it and look to the next day?
naaaaahhh, f-bombs are more fun…….
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 23, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't say the game's over
but I might say Cotts might be.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Not ovah, but Cott's is
"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
I don't say this often, but na na na na .... goodbye Cotts
"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
What kind of twisted world...
Do the Cubs dump a reliever, and go with the guy who has the best numbers rather than NEal Cotts who has been nothing short of PATHETIC so far?
Really...how many more times will Lou give Cotts a baseball and let hiim pitch in a game?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
He'll do it until there is another guy as the loogy
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Good hitters will always prevail
against shitty pitchers and Cotts is the shittiest that we have.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Beyond the frustration with Cotts, there is another story here
Joey Votto is good.
Derrek Lee is good.
BTW, just so you all realize that error buy Hoffpauir was Lee's fault...
…for hogging 1B, the easiest position on the diamond. If we’d have benched Lee for the Hoff you’d be seeing a real outfielder chasing down balls in right.
okay first it's BY
unless Hoff bought the error. Secondly, Lou played him. Lee isn’t HOGGING first, he’s going out there when his name is put on the lineup card
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.
Why should the Hoff have to learn two positions? Is Lee too old?
I’m sure Lee could get buy in the OF just as well.
by Jerry Mumphrey on Apr 23, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I had my internet radio turned low, but...
….it sounded like Santo said, “what the f***” – he didn’t, did he? Please tell me he didn’t….
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by CaughtInTheVines on Apr 23, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
whew...
….thank you! I knew I could come here for clarification….
"[I]f we get a Jumbotron, I can't pull the instant replay thing on all the rookies. Every time there's a good play, we're like, 'Oh, look at the replay,' and you get the rookies to look at the scoreboard." - Ryan Dempster, 2 January 2009
by CaughtInTheVines on Apr 23, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
why do all former White Sox suck so bad?
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Isn't that pretty much
self explanatory…
- 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.
why stop there...
how about the current ones?
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
because THAT team's management knows
when to cut their deadweight loose.
unlike a different team which seemingly can’t grasp this
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 23, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Make him stop
It’s making my head hurt.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
No
but he was apparently not at full speed last night so they are giving him off until he is back to full speed
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
i would posit
that LouPa told him to play hard or don’t play at all. If he can’t play, that’s fine, he’ll rest him until he’s ready, but that crap last night won’t stand.
Or at least I hope that’s what he said.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 23, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou said
he’ll sit till he’s 100%. Then he’s expected to run after fly balls, and run out grounders.
"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 23, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe
that was implied. :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 23, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
But you don't have to run if you just stand at the plate and don't swing....
you can walk. To first base or back to the dugout….unless you want to get in a umpires face and get ejected….then you can walk all the way to the clubhouse.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
We only need hiim for the playoffs anyway...so it's OK.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
"[I]f we get a Jumbotron, I can't pull the instant replay thing on all the rookies. Every time there's a good play, we're like, 'Oh, look at the replay,' and you get the rookies to look at the scoreboard." - Ryan Dempster, 2 January 2009
by CaughtInTheVines on Apr 23, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
He must be really flexible.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
i hear that costs $150 in Vegas
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
But it stays there.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
those are 99 cents at Wendy's for five
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
Anybody have any recommendations
for what Cotts can do after he’s fired?
He would be a good seeing-eye dog. He could walk people all day long.
remember
Sammy Jankis
cue Richie Hebner
"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
I hear the Bears...
need some new equipment…
How about tackle dummy…
- 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.
Votto
Do they make some kind of kryptonite we can give that guy? He owns the Cubs
Drive, Monkey Drive!
Id say
Id much rather Cotts give up a solo homer then put people on and leave for others to clean up the mess.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Couldn't he actually do his job and not let anyone reach or score?
Is that really too much to ask?
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.
With Cotts, yes.
Can someone explain why Vizcaino was sent down and not him?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
actually
no.
"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 23, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what I was afraid of.
It’s like Cotts, Theiort, and Hoff have Lou’s family held for ransom or something.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Leave Hoff out of it
after all it’s Lou’s loyalty to Lee that’s blocking Hoff from playing his natural defensive position.
by Jerry Mumphrey on Apr 23, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
pass whatever you've been smoking...
- 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.
Viz wasn't sent down, he was DFA'd
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.
That's right.
Does Cotts not have any waivers left or something?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
0 options left for Cotts
"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
Trade him then.
We have to be able to get at least a six-pack for him.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
if only.
"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 23, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
for what?
a bag of balls and a couple Fungo Bats?
- 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.
Didn't some minor leaguer commit suicide because of that?
"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
drugs and alcohol
plus depression
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
Old Style or Milwaukee's Best?
"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
Nothing fancy.
Give us some damn Natural Light, I don’t care.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
he can reject the AAA assignment, I think
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 23, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I's much rather Cotts get batters out and not do either of those things.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, seriously
I’d rather cure cancer than pick my nose
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you're so
demanding.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 23, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
that might be a lot ot ask of him
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
Well Aaaron "Herman Munster" Harang got the better of us today I guess....
that and some foot-shooting mistakes and some struggling bats may just equal our first series loss of the year…..too bad it is against Dusty Lizard…..oh well….if we get back on the win train against the Cards this will all be forgotten….
Agreed, razz
But there still are two innings left here. Let’s see what happens.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe we need to jump back to a previous thread
this one ain’t working so well
"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
never get
in your car again. :P :P :P
Hi, Sue!
"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 23, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoffpauiriffic.
"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 23, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
surprised?
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
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 23, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
there are three topics daily
Theriots baserunning/defense
Hoff is God
Batting Order
sometimes we mix in MBs problems, Peavy trade ideas
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
actually
we only talked about Riot’s baserunning the one time, when he was CS.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 23, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
unless you're using OnStar
such a shocking development doesn’t seem to have hurt your car or you.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 23, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
That's funny, too
I miss Dusty like I’d miss a brain tumor.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I want to punch you in the throat for typing that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
what, like
the batteries in your scope are dead?
"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 23, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Couldn't have said it any better myself.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Apr 23, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, Cubs'll score 3 this inning and get us all back into it!
LET’S GO CUBS!!!
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Fonty
infield single. Gonzales with the late throw.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
thats a start
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Apr 23, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
WOW 2 in last 24 now............
that’s OUR starting 2nd baseman?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
perky
"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 23, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Harang leaves
Dusty seems to think he shouldn’t pitch anymore. I don’t understand.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
fail.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
HA
that’s better than the red X
"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
Is it a red x really?
Hmm, I see it.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I see
“Image stolen from Diggers Realm”
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 23, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, then.
I’m apparently as good as stealing as Theriot.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
and better than this
"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
such an odd picture...
"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 23, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
No, it says "Image Stolen from..."
"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
It's supposed to be a picture of Grace Park
"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
I'm confused by your post
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.
um...
that didn’t really work…
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 23, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you trying to steal images from Diggers Realm? :-)
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Milton Bradley.....
- batting .043
- already has a groin injury
- didn’t even bother to run out a grounder last night
- being booed already at Wrigley
- not speaking to media
all this for 3 years and $30 million dollars….Jim Hendry shakes his head and walks off sadly to the donut tray
ever try to run
with a groin injury?
"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 23, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
supposedly
but not actually.
"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 23, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou shouldn't of played him.....
but Bradley probably said he was 100%
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
but he's lazy and doesn't care about the game
right?
"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 23, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I never said that
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
I think perhaps we should be shaking our heads at Hendry
this offseason was…….not good
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.
Elaborate, please
What should have transpired?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean what should have transpired with Bradley or all of Hendry's signings from this offseason?
Thus far they have yet to really impress….not saying they won’t just saying so far they look like busts.
Do you think 14 games is a fair assessment
I’ll wait a while.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure 14 games in isn't a ton of time but the very early trends can sometimes snowball...
I mean Bradley could let this get in his head and lead to a death spiral…..hope not….
Miles
pitch hitting for Z.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
I call HR.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Only if we immediately trade Cotts to the Red...
and they bring him in…
- 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.
why?????????
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.
What the hell for? Z is a better hitter.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Cotts already came in for Z.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
z is out of the game....Miles is hitting for Cotts
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I would almost bet that Cotts is a better hitter than Miles
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.
Fer F Sakes...
These are the Reds… We should be beating them like red headed step children…
- 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.
The Reds
aren’t bad. Good young hitting, decent pitching and a bullpen that’s been good so far.
The Nationals, OK. But even a bad team will win 65 games.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles
watches strike three go by.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
He's horrible.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 23, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I was wrong.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Well....
….he BATTED for him, anyway
"[I]f we get a Jumbotron, I can't pull the instant replay thing on all the rookies. Every time there's a good play, we're like, 'Oh, look at the replay,' and you get the rookies to look at the scoreboard." - Ryan Dempster, 2 January 2009
by CaughtInTheVines on Apr 23, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Aaron Miles, M Bradley, and Neal Cotts
what are you honestly doing right now
Keep it real son or go play some street ball
and don't forget...............
Lee, Soto and Fontenot
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
But we sold high!
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.
Ummm...do I get two tries at the right answer?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
DeRosa is batting .212
According to some here, that makes him a candidate for a trade.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
why can we say that about DeRosa
but not Lee or Miles?
"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 23, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Because it fits their own
demented need to fit their irrationally negative view of all things Cub.
You could give some of these guys a million bucks and they’d bitch about it being in 20s instead of 50s.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Not demented....just liked what Derosa gave us last year compared to what Miles has so far....
I understand why it happened….
Razz, last year was last year
I liked DeRosa, too, but the Cubs have suffered from Gary Gaetti Syndrome too long.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough.....just would like to have a little more bench strength I guess....
Miles looks a little lost at the plate so far……
this
I agree with. I’d hire Jim Edmonds back in a second, if he could prove he could still hit.
"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 23, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
True
I’ll wait a few more weeks before rendering judgment, however.
I’m sure Hendry will do something if things don’t improve in that realm.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
You know this how?
Maybe last year was a “career” season for him and he’ll never be that good.
The whining about DeRosa is getting ridiculous.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
derosa obviously
but really, can’t we get over it already?
derosa is hitting .215 fyi
better than what miles is hitting or fontenot
Keep it real son or go play some street ball
by lexmarklover on Apr 23, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Aaron Miles has done nothing to impress me so far this season...
I hope that changes…
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
SHARK SIGHTING!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
our lineup is struggling right now
cause Geo and Fonty are just struggling right now
Keep it real son or go play some street ball
WP puts Fonte on Second
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
This Cub's edition................
so far is not impressing anyone
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
we aren't snake bit, we're playing poorly
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.
& they are pitching REALLY well.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Exactly.
Not every Cub loss gets marked down to the Cubs sucking.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems to in here...
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Oh I know.
Apparently some want baseball to be a sprint.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
we've run ourselves out of two rallies, and made 3 errors
2 of the 3 directly lead to runs. But no, we’re not playing poorly at all
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.
Notice I added to your statement above...
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Reading is wonderful.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
If it's done correctly :D
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
let's not make lame excuses
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
the other pitchers
get paid to be good too. I mean, come on. They’re SUPPOSED to try and beat us, you know!
"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 23, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Lame excuse...
It’s a fact… Are you watching the games??? Cueto was brilliant last night and Harang was good today. Get over yourself.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Agreed
The Cubs haven’t been pitching badly. But the Reds pitched very, very well the past two days.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I have...and we simply sucked the last two games
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
unbelievable.
“we” excluding Hoffpauir, of course.
"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 23, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
nope...he caught the bug today!!
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
gotta get Lee out of there
he’ll infect the golden child.
"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 23, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I am done trying to prove my point to him...
He is always going to look at it as other teams can’t be good and that the Cubs suck.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Incredible, isn't it?
Makes you wonder why he’s a fan at all.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
No doubt...
Why put yourself through it. Is this really fun for him?
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
it's like picking a scab
I can’t resist.
"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 23, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I enjoy your banter with him.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
sometimes, I do too.
And sometimes, my bloodpressure peaks, and I can feel my temples pulsing against my glasses.
"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 23, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I will say one thing about you.....
you do have a great sense of humor
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
and it will never heal
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
TWSS
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
Sori
Ks
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Sori K's looking
but I actually like his approach….he worked the count full…real progress!
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 23, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
Well on that note
I’m leaving work early and hope that when I get home that the boys have rallied
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
even though he struck out
that was a really good ab for sori. He’s looking pretty good this year so far
Keep it real son or go play some street ball
2 doubles today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
don't forget........and one pick-off
2 doubles minus 1
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Riot
pops out to 2b. On to the 9th.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Well, it'll have to be a 9th inning rally
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
And it's happened before.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Aaron Miles has contributed to the suck so yes
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.
get to work mutz
you’re not being paid to comment.
one out
Gonzales flies out.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
With their pitching
from what we’ve seen Id say that they can hang around for a few months. However, with Dusty as a manager I worry for their young pitchers.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Thank goodness for us they have Dusty as manager....they do have some good young players
he must hate it!
Dusty is the X factor
If the team doesn’t become too Dustyfied, they have some hope.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
depends? How many times do they play the Cubs?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
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 23, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not like
Cueto or Harang are batting-practice pitchers. They get paid a lot of money to be very good as well.
The Cubs certainly aren’t firing on all cylinders, but Lilly pitched pretty well yesterday, and Z did ok today. We just got beat. Sometimes you get beat. Sometimes, the other pitcher is on, when you’re not. I don’t think we’ve played like sh!t, although too many errors today.
"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 23, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup.
We had some bonehead plays to be sure, but the Cincinnatti Reds are still a Professional Major League Baseball Team. We’re not losing to air.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
we could even
lose a game to the Nationals this year.
"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 23, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
If we do:
It’s cause “they suck.”
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Any given Sunday.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
OHHHHH..........
but the Reds pitching was Cy Young-like
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Probably still a year or two away
But they won’t roll over and die for anybody. Think Brewers a few years ago.
I’m not sold on the Pirates yet, but it’ll be interesting to see if they can sustain their start.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the NL Central is a pretty tought division as far as good young players....
it won’t be a cakewalk this year at any rate….
I agree
And it wasn’t last year, either. Four NL Central teams won at least 86 games last year.
I think the Astros might be in over their heads. Otherwise, I overlook nobody in the division.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is Jeff in now? We'll need him to close tomorrow!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
that's a leap of faith
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
yes...WILL the cubs just get rid of Neal Cotts? No.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
K
for Shark
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
That was a nice pitch. Nice K for Shark...
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
I see that the Shark looks real sharp
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Ill be honest
That was a pretty good pitch that he put in the vines…I would be happy with the location if I were Jeff.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
6-1 Reds
Ball stuck in the vines. Taveres GRD.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Runner doesnt score i dont think
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
5-1 then right
Keep it real son or go play some street ball
by lexmarklover on Apr 23, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
We've got them right where we want them....
leaving town.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
omg
Keep it real son or go play some street ball
by lexmarklover on Apr 23, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
yay! more bullpen suckage!
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.
It doesn't appear to be getting out of their system at all
they keep repeating it
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.
Funny, the 'pen
was pretty solid against the Cardinals …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
They were OKAY
they also blew a save, and gave up 4 runs in 4 innings the first game of the series
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.
I think I read somewhere here
That the Cubs’ bullpen ERA going into today’s game (or maybe yesterday’s) was the third-best in the NL.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we trade Cotts for Votto?
Maybe we can even throw in Miles.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
gonna need more than that.
give ’em Gathright 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 23, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Trade the overrated Shark for Votto!!
Hurry, before everyone finds out that he can’t pitch!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Jeff is grooving stuff right down the middle....
at least he’s throwing strikes…I guess.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
He needs to develop an "out" pitch
I presume that’ll come with time, but he has to do it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I disagree
Im watching on gameday and both of the hits that have been hit off of him have been out of the strikezone or on the corners…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
actually
that’s why you throw him out there today. Let him get in a groove a bit in a game that no longer really matters.
"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 23, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
In recognition of the Bard's birthday, I decree
the rest of this gamethread shall be only in Elizabethan language
WOXY.com - The Future of Rock and Roll
does rosetta stone teach it in 15 minutes or less
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
See, how Hoffpauir leans to field yonder ball!
O that I were a glove upon that hand, that I might touch that ball!
But alas! Tis the pain of longing that doth wound the heart.
I shall miss the ball.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Shall I compare thee to a Summer’s game?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate:
Rough winds do shake the darling hits of Rami,
And Summer’s lease hath all too short a swing:
Sometime too hot the eye of Hoffpauir shines,
And oft’ is his gold glove lost;
And every fair from fair sometime regresses,
By chance or nature’s changing pitchers untrimm’d:
But thy eternal Wrigley shall not fade
Nor lose possession of that ticket thou owest;
Nor shall Dusty brag thou wanderest in his pen,
When in eternal lines to time thou walks:
So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to THE CUBS!
"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 23, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Alack, fair shark
why dost thou suck so much
perhaps thine home in Iowa
wherest so much more divine
WOXY.com - The Future of Rock and Roll
what i dont understand is
why does Lou want to use like six pitchers each game? Lou learn to trust your players a little bit jeez
Keep it real son or go play some street ball
I think it's funny that HBCG is...
…staying out of the game thread today and posting her disgust on twitter.
Jack
derv
@themightycub
With Lee at clean up...
Anything is possible!!!!
by sloathcheck78 on Apr 23, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Like a bunch
of goose eggs.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 23, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Playboy magazine advertises on WGN
I’m gonna complain to the FCC. My virginal ears are damaged forever.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I only listen to Playboy for the articles.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Playboy
used to be published in Braile. I dont think they do it anymore.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
What a pointless endeavor.
Though I do recall sitting at a friends house reading the infamous Metallica Playboy interview and thinking, “Wow, I am reading Playboy for the articles!”
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
The Reds won't even know what hit them
after we score 6 in the bottom of the 9th.
Drive, Monkey Drive!
I love your enthusiasm............
but have you been watching the last two games?? The Reds have displayed Cy Young like pitching
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Clutche -
I just wanted to apologize for losing my temper earlier; my comment was uncalled for.
Now, let’s get some runs!
Derrek Lee is good.
why can't you just accept
that Cueto and Harang are good pitchers, and we will sometimes lose to them?
"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 23, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
This was a 97 win team, but
so many things have changed. It will take time. Just a little time. Chins up. Im gonna get blasted for this.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
You won't get blasted
I think you’re right…I hope you’re right.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 23, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I think so, too
This team might not win 97 games, but 90-plus is not unreasonable.
And, after all, what did 97 victories get them in the postseason last year, anyway?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Perchance
this April of discontent
wouldst the seeds of greatness be sown
for whilst this morrow’s contest be lost
October be the month by which to own
WOXY.com - The Future of Rock and Roll
Very nice! But it's not in Iambic Pentameter.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
back to back to back to back to back to back to back jack coming up!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
Hoff's up?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Bullpen
It completely blows goats (no pun intended).
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
Again, I believe
the bullpen ERA was/is the third-best in the NL.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
True
and at this point z is still on the hook for the loss.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
it is?
Z gave up more than one run. How does he not take the loss?
"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 23, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Comparatively speaking
I’m still annoyed about trading for Gregg and letting Wood walk.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
As much as I love Kerry Wood, I'm okay
with letting him go. Great pitcher, good closer, too much $$$.
I’m not sure I understand getting Gregg. He’s mediocre and this team needs a great closer.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
One-year deal
Wood was willing to accept one.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
No, he wasn't
That’s become an urban legend.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
"That had double play written ALL over it,"
said Pat Hughes.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
Rami
flies out.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Just in case we need someone to strike out looking??
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Patience would be nice
I know its the bottom of the ninth, but one swing wont do it.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Bradley?
Coming in late….why isn’t Bradley playing? Is he serving his suspension?
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
He's still standing in line to cash his gamecheck from yesterday.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
still not 100% from the groin thing.
"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 23, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Early payoff
His signing has literally vaulted the Cubs so far! What are you talking about?
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
you're dissing
Dome’s fielding?
"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 23, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe you could complain about something else? There's a lot to choose from.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sorry, did our last three batters see 4 pitches?
Four?
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.
we'll
get them next time. If the worst thing we do this season is lose a game to Cueto and then one to Harang, we’ll be ok.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Cubs lose first series of the year btw.....
so don’t jump off the ledge yet…..it is April…..save the sorrow for fall and try to enjoy the summer
Shake it off everyone.....we got a big series against the Deadbirds to take care of.....
Cubs bats will resurface…….
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