A Marquee (Not Marquis) Pitching Matchup: Cubs vs. Reds, Thursday 4/23, 1:20 CT
by Al on Apr 23, 2009 11:30 AM CDT
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This afternoon, the Cubs play their second "short turnaround" game of the season, a day game following a night game. The first one of those -- Opening Day at home following Sunday night in Milwaukee -- turned out pretty well.
Aaron Harang, who had a terrible year in 2008, has thrown well this year despite his 1-2 record. Carlos Zambrano has also thrown pretty well in spite of the unsightly 5.21 ERA. The weather's supposed to be pleasant; I'd expect a decent walkup sale and perhaps the biggest weekday (non-Friday) afternoon crowd of the year so far.
Gordon Wittenmyer says that Jeff Samardzija will return today and Luis Vizcaino will be DFA'd. Lou says:
"He'll help out in the sixth-, seventh-inning role to start out with," manager Lou Piniella said of Samardzija, who was in the starting rotation at Class AAA Iowa and took a no-hitter into the sixth inning Saturday. "We'll use him an inning-plus, but he's not going to be pitching long. We'll use him the way we use [Aaron] Heilman."
That article also gives the final word on whether that foul ball on Tuesday night was catchable:
Alfonso Soriano said he had no chance to catch the foul ball hit into the "Bartman seats" Tuesday and wouldn't have tried to leap at the wall for it.
But he did consider throwing a Moises Alou-like tantrum after a fan caught the ball, just to play along with the crowd.
"I thought about it," he said. "But it was too cold."
And, we premiere the new SB Nation mysterious photo of Z!
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Meanwhile, Aaron Harang still has that wounded puppy-dog look with a triangular soul patch (that must take a heck of a lot of work to keep it that way). He was 0-3 with a 6.29 ERA against the Cubs last year -- which was a terrible year for him all around. Derrek Lee has 46 career AB against Harang in which he has hit .304 with 5 HR; Alfonso Soriano has 3 HR off Harang and Geovany Soto and Mike Fontenot have also homered off him.
Z has handled most of the Reds hitters pretty well, except for Joey Votto (6-for-17, .353) and Alex Gonzalez (5-for-13). Gonzalez, though, is hitting only .111 -- 4-for-36 -- this year so far (though two of the hits are in this series).
No Ohio TV today; the only coverage is on CSN Chicago and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Go Cubs!
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
by mrtobby on Apr 23, 2009 11:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But not quite as scary as Harangs!
If they were to re-do the Munsters, he’s a shoe-in for Herman.
"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
by Fishbone2 on Apr 23, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or as freaky as Harden.
"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 23, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please Z get back on track
Harang isn’t the bum he was last season.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 23, 2009 11:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That photo of Z
is probably the look that the batter sees when they are at the plate.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Apr 23, 2009 11:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup!
Sori
Riot
Dome
Lee
Rami
Hoff
Soto
Fonty
Z
Bradley to “sit till he’s well” and when he comes back, will hit sixth.
"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 11:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I assume Hoff's in RF and Dome's in CF, yes?
"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 23, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a pretty safe assumption.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
woe betide us
the day Micah Hoffpauir starts in center. :P
"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 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoff can play *any* position
He also has a mean slurve.
"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 23, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Micah Hoffpauir
would be a better manager than Lou.
"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 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I think Micah is pitching and Carlos is playing center.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 23, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
also
he will call the game and sing TMOTTBG. Because he’s better than Santo.
"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 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He impregnanted Erin Andrews
with a wink and a soft liner to right.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He IS
the Fifth Cylon.
"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 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You win.
I will now call him Micahstar Galactihoff.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROFL!
now we need SWL to do a picture of Micah will little red Cylon eyes.
Or wearing #6’s red dress. Whichever.
"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 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely.
I also get the feeling in a year BCB will stand for Battlestar & Cubs Blog.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was like this
Sori Catching
Riot First Base
Dome Short Stop
Lee Center Field
Rami Pitching
Hoff Third Base
Soto Right Field
Fonty Left Field
Z Second Base
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 23, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually don't doubt that
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 23, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Hoff the new Chuck Norris?
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Apr 23, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoff is the new Ted Lilly
"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 23, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch your mouth
If Ted Lilly hears you, well we know what will happen
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 23, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Ted Lilly hears you?
Ted Lilly hears all.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really.
They both want to be the new Ted Lilly, though.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully that means Aramis is back in the cleanup spot
On most days. Though I could see this lineup being the new every day one as long as Dome is hot.
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by nji232 on Apr 23, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
naw, why would we want someone with actually power in the cleanup spot
that’s just silly!
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 23, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jameslcrockett
You got your wish, Riot is batting second.
We're born again, there's new grass on the field. -John Fogerty
by muehlman on Apr 23, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice dramatic lighting on Zs pic.
“In a world where no-hitter’s are rare, and homerun-blasting pitcher’s are even rarer, there exists a man, nay, a phenom. An entity of immense proportions and even immenser anger, Carlos ‘Big Z’ Zambrano stands for truth, justice, and the fastball. With his faithful companion, ‘Wonder Hampster’ Mike Fontenot at his side (and on his back) Big Z takes to the mound and discharges batters at will. They may sell you the whole ticket to view His Majesty play but I guarantee this, friends…YOU’LL ONLY NEED THE EDGE!!! Rated R for occasional meltdowns.”
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 11:41 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Keep the walks down, Carlos. You won't have to worry about the homers if it's cold out.
It’s 87 here in Kansas (who just signed the Xaiver Henry—a 5 star recruit—to the basketball team today). I would like to see Soto break out a bit today, too.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 23, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did the say anything about Henry's brother C.J.? Memphis gave him his release when Calipari went to
Kentucky. The said they wanted to play on the same team. Bill Self is quite the recruiter.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 23, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CJ is coming, too. Not sure if he can play this year, however...something about him taking a medical leave last year, I dunno.
Both the Henry’s parents played basekball @ KU. It looks like we are loaded to be #1 next year with Sherron and Cole coming back.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 23, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch out for the Jayhawks. Rock chalk baby!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 23, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+11111
on the Soto breaking out.
"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 23, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
afternoon guys! how bout another series win?
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
by heine41 on Apr 23, 2009 11:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Roger that!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 23, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can get behind 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 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As Ron would say,
“Let’s go get em!”
"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
by Fishbone2 on Apr 23, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heyyyyyyyy....
Something we can all agree on!
by AndrewJStone on Apr 23, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does this tell ya?
According to ESPN.com, Chicago was trying to trade Vizcaino before bringing up Samardzija from Triple-A Iowa. But while general manager Jim Hendry attempted to work out a deal with other teams to save money — including the Nationals — the 34-year-old reliever will now be on waivers for up to 72 hours. After that, the Cubs will have seven days to release or trade 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
by Fishbone2 on Apr 23, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it tells me
that I don’t understand trading for him in the first place.
"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 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree
Even though I said after the first time I saw Vizcaino throw that he’d be the one that Samardzija replaces when he inevitibly returned to the 25 man roster, I"m a little surprised that they made this move. I mean, he has an ERA of zero and his results have been good so far.
Obviously they couldn’t send Patton down because he’s a rule 5 guy but this move still surprises me. Even though Cotts is the only Lefty in the pen, what’s the point in having a lefty if he can’t throw strikes or get lefties out. Plus Lou has used him also against righties. This move confuses me.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
by lemon20pie on Apr 23, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the thinking is his value is as high as its going to get
Does anyone think he will have a great or even good year?
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Apr 23, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably not
but when you say his “value” at it’s highest, that still is probably only a marginal A ball player who will likely never see the Major Leagues. Why not send Cotts down?
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
by lemon20pie on Apr 23, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which
HE are we talking about?
"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 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was assuming he meant Vizcaino
Hence trying to explain the Cubs thinking for trying to trade him now while his “value” is at it’s highest.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
by lemon20pie on Apr 23, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"marginal A ball player"
doesn’t describe Viz.
"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 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
never said it did.
But the return for Vizcaino in any trade does.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
by lemon20pie on Apr 23, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, I see
now I get it.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 23, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly it was
a dump Marquis at any cost type of trade.
by JFCubFan on Apr 23, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Lou had a nice chat with Bradley today
Usually a Lou chat will turn around a guy’s performance. Milton will be back this weekend and be ready to kick some ass.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 23, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But will he roll up his shirt?
"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 23, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
before or after
he can’t predict the weather?
"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 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Well,..."
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Look..."
"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 23, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, Ron...
"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 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And will he take names, too?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 23, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Save my job
take my Bleachers for today so I don’t cut work
please my family is depending on you- free!
Definitive Answers to Impossible Questions What baseball team did A. Lincoln support?
by Andre Fonseca on Apr 23, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're not convincing enough...
Lose a job? Big deal. Everyone’s doing that these days.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 23, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it shouldnt be that hard
to give away cubs tickets! its not like they are white sox seats
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by Andre Fonseca on Apr 23, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if I wasn't in Downer's Grove
I’d be taking them right now.
"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 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im conveniently located near the metra :-)
Definitive Answers to Impossible Questions What baseball team did A. Lincoln support?
by Andre Fonseca on Apr 23, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't.
Max has his first little league game today. I wouldn’t be back in time for it.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 23, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good work ethic and good parenting?
it is a sad day
Definitive Answers to Impossible Questions What baseball team did A. Lincoln support?
by Andre Fonseca on Apr 23, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
five years ago…
"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 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what it is
is an hour from Wrigley.
"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 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what it is
is an hour away from Wrigley.
"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 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
If I weren’t being audited, I’d leave right now…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 23, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I weren't in St Louis I'd take them.
You don’t have tickets for this weekend, do you?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why...
couldn’t they put Bradley on the DL (retroactive to whenever) and then bring up Spellcheck? Since they knew of the move before yesterday’s game they could have withheld playing Bradley so his 15-day clock doesn’t start now.
Why in the world would anyone trade for Vizcaino when they simply know that he’ll have to be released in a few days anyway.
by CubFan81 on Apr 23, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
because Bradley has been PH
and he cant serve a suspension on the DL
Does anyone else wonder if his PH appearances count towards his contract totals?
Definitive Answers to Impossible Questions What baseball team did A. Lincoln support?
by Andre Fonseca on Apr 23, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would assume only starts would count
but that’s merely an assumption.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
it was ABs.
"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 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember Games
so all those PH PAs would count as a Game… but I never saw anything super specific on it
Definitive Answers to Impossible Questions What baseball team did A. Lincoln support?
by Andre Fonseca on Apr 23, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Cot's
the last year vests with 75 games played in 2009. He’s already at 9.
by CubFan81 on Apr 23, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might be right
as that sounds familiar.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They can only make it retroactive to last game he didn't play in. Since he played last night,
his DL stint would have to start today.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 23, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair point...
but the team could have kept him out of yesterdays game. They knew they were going to be bringing Samardzija up before yesterdays game started. It didn’t look like Bradley could have contributed much either way. If he doesn’t play yesterday the DL clock gets shaved 4 days back to the Cards series.
by CubFan81 on Apr 23, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone on the Cubs said anything about him going to the DL?
Granted, he’s not 100%, but I’m not so sure a DL stint is needed, either.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 23, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I would be surprised if they DLed him.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 23, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are aware the Samardzija aka Spellcheck has been called up
Luis Vizcaino DFA
"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
by flachimesa on Apr 23, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, didn't read the entire post
I see what you’re saying
"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
by flachimesa on Apr 23, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what the crowd reaction would have been if Fonzie pulled an "Alou"...
for shits and giggles on that foul ball. .
I still think it’s too soon. The way crowds have been this year, they may not have seen the sarcasm and lynched the poor guy.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 23, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's asking too much from Soriano
I don’t think that he has that brand of humor. And yeah, the mood this season has been “weird.”
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 23, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he said
he thought about it. Scroll up. :D
It has been an odd season, yes.
"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 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the guy who caught the ball
would have had a heart attack.
Derrek Lee is good.
by DGU on Apr 23, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we're going to spilt this series, then it's time to be an ace Z.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean WIN this series!
Right?
"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
by Fishbone2 on Apr 23, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes I meant win...
this sleep deprivation from rehearsals until midnight are killing my brain.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you do? Actor? Musician? Drummer? (sorry)
by jdb-44 on Apr 23, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Separating "musician" and "drummer."
Ouch.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that burns, man.
"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 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have medicine for that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so I hear
"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 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in a 2 act comedy for a dessert playhouse. You could call it "acting", but that's really just playing "make believe"...
which is what kindergartners do and that’s not that difficult.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please YouTube it at some point
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 23, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately
the play we’re doing hasn’t been published yet. The playwright is in the process of refining the script and we had to get special permission from him to perform it. I’m not able to distribute any audio or video of the performances.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure we're all better because of this lack of video.
/s
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 23, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know...
Theriot acts like a shortstop.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
took me a moment to get that one
LMAO
"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 23, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that
a DRESS?
"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 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I require
A unicorn. Or a pony.
"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 23, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As you wish.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 23, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
M.C.U
gittin’ it done.
"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 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this link has all your heart desires
http://www.holytaco.com/30-awesomely-bad-unicorn-tattoos-gallery
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by Andre Fonseca on Apr 23, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you say bad tattoos?
Look no further than Hanzi Smatter.
"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 23, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing we have dragonsfanatic here
to run things by in case anybody wanted a kanji tattoo.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had no idea
Robin Williams had a tattoo.
"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 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the unicorn doing the dolphin?
WIN
"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 23, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here you go.
"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 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charlie the Unicorn?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a waste
yesterday was such a wasted opportunity for the cubs. I understand its only one game but one they should have won. Lilly pitched a gem and no one in the cubs lineup could get a hit. I know Z will be able to hold the reds down. Just give him some run support. Lets go cubbies!!
by cooltrev on Apr 23, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, Cueto pitched a gem, too
Seriously, the Cubs barely threatened at all.
Sometimes, the opposing pitcher is allowed to be good.
And I guess last night makes up for Lilly winning in Houston, when he sucked. Baseball is a great (and funny) game.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harang is not allowed then.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 23, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hearby forbid
Harang to be any good today. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who allowed Cueto to be good then?
I didn’t see the paperwork
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
by Chanman25 on Apr 23, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Marty Brennaman
forged Hendry’s signature.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted Lilly getting stuck with a loss
Isn’t great or funny
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 23, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lighten up
It’s only a game, right?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the days Ted Lilly isn't pitching
It most certainly is a game
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 23, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
I guess you’re a big Lilly fan?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 23, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's just missed
a coupla times. So has Soto, 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 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's surprising
that a barely average player in serious decline could hit a pitcher so well when all the other Cubs couldn’t.
Derrek Lee is good.
by DGU on Apr 23, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
Micah Hoffpauir wasn’t in the lineup.
"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 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh, well I'm disappointed that I will be unable to pull out the Bill Murray Cubs mop today
pity..
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
by Chanman25 on Apr 23, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Any interest in speculating on how Jim Hendry
“tried to get creative with the Nationals” in Vizcaino negotiations? I wonder if that creativity included us potentially taking any of their bad contracts back.
Derrek Lee is good.
by DGU on Apr 23, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Any of their bad contracts"?
Wouldn’t that be “all of them”?
"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 23, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True enough.
Maybe we could trade Vizcaino for all the Nationals not named Zimmerman(n).
Derrek Lee is good.
by DGU on Apr 23, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suspect that the creativity was related to the money going with Vizcaino
The deal was probably Vizcaino and $$$$ for some Grade C prospect. The cheap Nationals probably wanted most of the salary picked up and Hendry said no.
by rlpete on Apr 23, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other news you already knew
Judd Sirott is as bad an interviewer as he is a PBP guy.
"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 1:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
there is a pattern developing with this guy
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 23, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up 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 23, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are there any other better words in the english language?
May be Free Cold Beer but i dont know…
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Apr 23, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jump, my minions...
JUMP, I say!
"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 23, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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