They're ALL Big Series: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Friday 4/24, 7:15 CT
by Al on Apr 24, 2009 4:30 PM CDT
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Oh, sure. NOW it's 85 degrees and sunny in Chicago. Fortunately, the weather in St. Louis looks just as nice this weekend. This preview is posted a little early today because it's Friday, and I thought people might want to get an early start on it before they leave work.
With Milton Bradley out for an unspecified length of time, if he has to go on the DL perhaps it's time for Jim Hendry to call up his old buddy Jim Edmonds and get him back on board. Edmonds would be a perfect temporary replacement (Kosuke Fukudome could move back to RF), platooning with Reed Johnson, and then Edmonds could (if willing) play a bench role, with Joey Gathright let go.
In regard to Milton Bradley's recent -- well, I can't call it anything more than a "tiff" with the media, I call your attention to this language from the MLB-MLBPA Basic Agreement (link opens .pdf):
Players will be available to the media before and after games for interviews. These periods should not be limited except for the pregame period described in #1 above, and the post-game period described in #2, above. Upon request by the media, players who had key roles in the first game of a doubleheader are to be made available for a time between games. The trainer’s room and players’ lounge may be off-limits to the media, but each club controls these areas, and it is vital these areas not be used as a sanctuary for players seeking to avoid the media. It is very important to our game that ALL players are available to the media for reasonable periods and it is the player’s responsibility to cooperate.
As Bruce Miles said in his blog entry yesterday, the capitalized "ALL" is in the original (I added the italics). Thus, both the union and management agreed that all players have a responsibility to cooperate. If Milton doesn't want to talk to the media on a certain day, that's his right, as Bruce wrote:
I've run across a number of players, even the more accessible ones, who ask for a "day off" and get it. And out of respect to those guys, we never even mentioned that so and so didn't want to talk.
But he really ought to be nicer about it and not blame the media for his problems. He did start this season with a blank slate, I think, as far as Cubs media and fans are concerned. Only two weeks in, there are already negative marks on that slate.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals' pitching staff has more trouble: Kyle Lohse is having an MRI on his right knee after it "popped" yesterday as he was fielding a slow roller.
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Only 15 games into the season, the Cubs face a pitcher for the second time. Adam Wainwright gave up six hits and four runs to the Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 16. Kosuke Fukudome homered off him. Aramis Ramirez, who is a .391 lifetime hitter off Wainwright and is off to a fine start, went 2-for-3 that day.
Ryan Dempster seems to be lapsing back into old habits. One of the reasons for his success last year was the fact that he didn't walk a lot of people (only 76 walks in 206.2 innings). He has issued 10 free passes in 18 innings already this year. He's got to start throwing strikes consistently if he's going to repeat last year's fine season. He also faced the Cardinals last weekend on April 18, and like Wainwright, gave up six hits and four runs in six innings, along with one home run (Khalil Greene). Albert Pujols, who needs two RBI to get to 1000 in his career, is 8-for-32 lifetime against Dempster.
Tonight's game is on cable in St. Louis and Chicago, on EI and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Please visit our SB Nation Cardinals site Viva El Birdos for the Cardinals fan point of view. They're good people over there and we welcome them here to share insights on our rivals.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Wow
First one in
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 24, 2009 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations.
Over-under on number of posts about the lineup switch tonight: 138.
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by Al on Apr 24, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ill
Take the over, but won’t be around to count
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by wax eagle on Apr 24, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can bet someone else will.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 24, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IM
far more interested in a picture of Lou playing frisbee in the outfield
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 24, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here you go.
Oh, wait. You said frisbee, right? Sorry.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 24, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so glad
“highlights” aren’t in anymore
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by tony412 on Apr 24, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll bet Lou is, too.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 24, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here ya go...
Oh. Wait….
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 24, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a simple game.
You throw the frisbee, you chase the frisbee, you catch the frisbee.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 24, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
over
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 24, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWHS
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 24, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was waiting
For that to happen…
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by wax eagle on Apr 24, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 24, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh.
Not too sure about this one. Wainwright is a good pitcher and Dempster hasn’t been all that good this year. I do think the lineup shuffle could spark some “caring” into the team—the last two games have looked wholly absent of any positive emotional charge, and for someone that likes statistics over caring, caring does mean quite a bit. The identity of this team seems a bit hidden thus far.
Few items of note from the Cardinals:
They are hot off a 3 game sweep of the Mets (who suck, which makes me happy), average a MLB-best 6.3 runs a game (even after 2 more games played than the Cubs, so it’s not just small sample size), are 8-2 at home, and Pujols already has 18 R/6 HR/21 RBI. Luckily we face Boggs (??) and Wellemeyer after tonight, neither of which are very good.
Oh, and the SBN site Viva El Birdos is my favorite non-BCB site.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Cardinals won't average 6.3 runs a game all year.
Time for them to go into a slump. Starting tonight.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 24, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we've scored 3 runs in our last 3 games...
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by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like eight
Not great, but at least get it right.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 24, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing I’m not minoring in statistical analysis. Thanks.
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by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tweeted this earlier...
…but, if I’m reading baseball-reference correctly, the Cards lead the Natonal League in runs scored right now. They’ve scored exactly 100. Let’s keep that number right where it is.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 24, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they lead all of baseball in runs/game.
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by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that is correct.
Jack
derv
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by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG NEW LINEUP!!!!
Really Lou is just making us talk about something else. Soriano will be leading off again pretty quickly. This is just to make us forget about Milton.
Hopefully we do something on offense tonight, but Dempster hasn’t looked good this season so it might not matter.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 24, 2009 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Maclin gonna go tomorrow?
Is Chase gonna get drafted?
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by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chase won't get drafted, Maclin will go either 7th, 8th or 17th
Jets promised him at 17 I think. I can hold out hope for the Packers to take him.
Chase is a whole different thing. His twitter has been funny lately bc he is clearly worried and the last ESPN full mock didn’t have Chase getting picked.
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by nji232 on Apr 24, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL.
What a fall for a guy that was a pre-season Heisman favorite. I think he’s smart enough and has enough velocity on his arm that he will end up somewhere. Hell, if my Badger alums Jim Sorgi and Brooks Bollinger can make it in the NFL, Chase Daniel sure as hell can.
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by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A team will take a flyer on him
He just isn’t a pro QB.
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by nji232 on Apr 24, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Make It" meaning "holding clipboards"....lol
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 24, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that media policy new?
Because I seem to remember Steve Carlton and George Hendrick not speaking to the media for years.
Or am I just dating myself?
by Josh77 on Apr 24, 2009 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Must be lonely...
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 24, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
..then again, fewer arguments...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 24, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't do something like that!
But yes, I suspect the media policy is fairly new, and since it’s in the CBA, I think it would be a good idea for everyone to follow it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 24, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to a point..
but although i think bradley was a bit harsh he’s frustrated with how the season is going so far. I can’t blame him for saying to just let him be essentially. It’ll be fine. I’d rather him be hurt and not able to play in april then sept/oct
Greg Jennings.. Future All Pro
by mkcubs21 on Apr 24, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so let him say it...
… let him say “ya, I’m annoyed, I came here to hit, I came here to win, I came here to lead the team to the World Series. this injury sucks and if the fans are frustrated, well know that I’m 10X as frustrated”. When it comes to questions about his past history, no problem with him saying “I’m not answering questions about my past, I’ve done that already.” But Bradley is creating a situation where he’s insulating himself, alienating the fans, and the fact is that both he and the fans share the exact same frustrations.
by dmlichte on Apr 24, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed..
i’m not saying he is handling it right just that the media is never innocent in situations like these either.. thats all.
Greg Jennings.. Future All Pro
by mkcubs21 on Apr 24, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems as if he is trying NOT to fit in...
…based on the posting earlier from tville and the comments made by whats-her-name-spain-something
Jack
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@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not sure I agree with that.
his team mates already talk about him being a good guy. When he gets into a funk, he may separate himself. Lots of people do 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 24, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess you're right...
I should lay off the guy and give him a chance for gods sakes
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW...Viva Los Birdos (or whatever it's called)...
…does not have a pre-game post up yet.
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
slackers.
"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 24, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now how do they expect to win this game with a work ethic like that?
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 24, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don't have the King of Multi-tasking...
…named Al.
Al probably banged out that pre-game post on his Blackberry while driving one-handed down I55 headed into STL for the game tonight.
A man made of steel, I tell ya.
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I only wish I could do that.
I’m still in my house in Chicago.
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by Al on Apr 24, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Al...
We all know you are sitting in Busch being blinded by all the red seats!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gamethreads normally don't go up until 10 minutes before the game
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 24, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
that the importance and tone of this game will not be lost on Dempster. I think that he will come out strong knowing that its really up to him to break the cubs out of this mini losing streak.
Also Im interested to see how Sorianno does with runners on base. So far he has come up with fewer people on first and second and more people on third than most of the team. So far he manages to drive in 10% of the runners on base in front of him. Whereas Aramis has driven in about 30% and DLee is closer to 15%. Fewer than half of Sorianno’s RBI are from others on base. (4 of 9).
I realize sample sizes are small, I just look forward to seeing what happens when he does have folks on base in front of him.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 24, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup means one thing:
Riot with the leadoff homer, not Fonzie. :)
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 24, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you mean
it’s been the spot in the lineup all along? :P
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 24, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cardinals will replace Lohse
with Vizcaino who Duncan will turn into a great starter who wins 15 games after he agrees ( like all of Duncan’s other pitchers) to sign a small contract with Lucifer and I don’t mean John Mozeliak ( Cardinals GM) I mean the man himself. Nothing else explains how Duncan does it.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 24, 2009 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's entirely plausible Jessica...
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any bets on who signs Pedro?
I dunno why the Mets aren’t interested, their staff is pretty bad lately.
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by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Danny...
Will a #4 be needed this evening? (Let’s do a pre-game thread roll call).
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll do one right @ 7...it's still 90 minutes til first pitch!
I AM hungry. #1 and #4.
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by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had
a #11 today, myself.
"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 24, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this line up will lead to five fanposts tomorrow
about why Theriot should not lead off. even if he goes 12-12 12 HRS 45 RBis
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 24, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If he hits 12 HR
then he should be moved to the middle of the order where he will get more RBI opportunities.
Just getting a head start. :)
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Apr 24, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You sly dawg you...
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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 24, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goodie,
Did Lou e-mail you the line-up for tonight?
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not the lineup
but he did send me something that I was supposed to forward to at least five other people or something bad would would happen to Kyle Lohse. I blew it off, though. That stuff is just superstition.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Apr 24, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
The curse of the chain letter strikes again…
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow that's be a whole Ryan Theriot season right there.
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by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
12 home runs?
That’s a whole Ryan Theriot career.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 24, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody see a line-up for tonight anywhere?
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I don't think we've gotten the complete lineup yet.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 24, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
@ cst_cubs So it's Theriot, Dome, Soriano, Aramis, DLee, Fontentot, Soto, Johnson, Demp? #cubs
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was just my guess.
But if Lou goes that route, I’ll take full credit.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 24, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you nailed it
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 24, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can neither confirm nor deny
that there’s something in the fanshot section…
"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 24, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just the three threads about it
but they could be wrong
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 24, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Timmy!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy!
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 24, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How's my shark jersey coming?
discount after yesterday’s performance?
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No discount will be given...
First game back jitters… he’ll be fine.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to customize from my supplier
i would need to place an order of 100 jerseys
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 24, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really? I bet you could sell 100 here...
…just have to be careful how you go about doing it (check with Al first)
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In fact, maybe Al could whip up a design for a BCB patch
that would also go on the Jersey. It would be this year’s version of the BCB shirt.
I like this idea.
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
100 jerseys that all said Shark?
I dunno.
Maybe we should organize it all here, and have posts about the progresss of the order, and when they’re going to be mailed out.
"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 24, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a friend that could take care of the shipping!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 24, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does he visit the post office a lot?
cause that’s important, so that the delivery guys know who he is.
"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 24, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot
Dome
Fonzie
Rami
DLee
In that order
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 24, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Five players.
Now that’s what I call Cubbie Swagger.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 24, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's just until the Cards pitcher gets pulled...
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 24, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're the Chicago Cubs...
We don’t need nine players!
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cards will forfeit after our 19 run first inning...therefore, no pitcher needed.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 24, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
D. Lee will be pitching and playing first base simultaneoulsy...
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
Did MLB sanction ghost runners?
by WittyUserName on Apr 24, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
one game experiment
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 24, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We better watch out for the technical balk tonight...
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
or that fourth out run scoring rule thing
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 24, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PTI was just talking about Milton…“The sun rising can tick him off”. I laughed.
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by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The bird-brains STILL dont have a pre-game thread up yet
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We're having all the fun...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 24, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game Threads normally don't go up till 10 mins before the game
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 24, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most of people are in the
Morning Thread. The writer normally scheduled for today didn’t really write much do to the end of college crashing upon him.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 24, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck tonight...
…you will either see a really bad Cub performance or a really good one. Your guess is as good as ours is.
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Dempster is not on we will put some runs up
What impresses me the most so far with the Cardinals this season is their patience at the plate. They are walking at a rate of 11.8 % and King only at clip of15.4 %. Good for a ratio of 0.87 which is tops in baseball. (Cubs are 6th best with a ratio of 0.68)
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 24, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh...good stat.
is there ANY stat you guys aren’t leading at this point?
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offensively No... But
Our Bullpen is shady and HR prone.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 24, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured out the problem for Cotts
if he were to fulfill his potential, that would cut into his sitting around doing nothing time
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 24, 2009 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tim - make sure you check my comments above on the jerseys
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know all you Cub fans were worried but...
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 24, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently I forgot to join VEB when SBN updated to 2.0
Now I can’t even post there until the series is pretty much over. Stupid.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can tell you that this Cub fan was worried
I personally have no problem with a guy pitching on a hurt knee.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 24, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm perfectly happy
to beat him when he’s 100%.
"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 24, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball-reference.com game previews....
… have been missing until now; last year I put them in the preview post. I’ll start doing that tomorrow. In the meantime, here’s the one for tonight’s game.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 24, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the Kind Words about us VEBers
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 24, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have always liked your site...
… and the posters from VEB who come to BCB with good info about the Cardinals.
I enjoy the rivalry. Never have a nasty word to say, just want to beat them every single time we play. But you guys love baseball and your team and that makes for a great rivalry, unlike the Red Sox/Yankees, where they really seem to hate each other.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 24, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, except for Horace Tarbox
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 24, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, he's a douche.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he never did come back
after those two come from behind wins. :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 24, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure who he is
But he isn’t a regular commenter for sure over at VEB
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 24, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO CUBS GO!!
I’m heading out to dinner.. I should be back here for the game unless the Old Style calls my name to the bar! GO CUBS GO!!! beat those darn birds!!
Guy at bar: "Do you just like that hat or do you like Chicago?"
Me: "I'm in Love, Obsessed and Addicted to the Chicago Cubs!"
by KC in OK on Apr 24, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is this what you would call an "uncomfortable silence"?
Jack
derv
@themightycub
by derv on Apr 24, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sitting in an interview room with BM and MB...
Now that would be an uncomfortable silence…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 24, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I seriously doubt that silence would happen.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 24, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My first born for a series sweep
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Apr 24, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That seems reasonable.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 24, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope not!
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 24, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe so
"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 24, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's get this party STARTED!
Wainwright! LIGHT ’IM 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 24, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure LaRussa has knocked back a few already.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 24, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that reminds me
I need a beer.
"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 24, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get me one while you're at it.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 24, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stella?
"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 24, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See in Saint Louis we do it differently
Its not I need a beer it is I need a Franklin. We name our drinking habits off who gives them to us.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 24, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beer cooler full
Ready for some Cubs baseball
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 24, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is the infield
pink?
"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 24, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
awful quiet in here....
"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 24, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's the game thread
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
chalk this one up as a loss...
we got no shot
by jeff021690 on Apr 24, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel the same way
no chance of winning
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Apr 24, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you need
the url for the sarcams sign?
"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 24, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little pregame sarcasm
is never a bad thing.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 24, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man that lineup is amazing
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Apr 24, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stuck in MO listening to the Cards announcers...
Man I hate these guys!
by goodstuff96 on Apr 24, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They are idiots
This is going to be painful
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 24, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano finally in the 3 hole
I’m very very excited. I hope theriot and dome get on base tons
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Apr 24, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's a funny
Jimmy John’s commerical. Jimmy, is that your doing?
"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 24, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
game predictions:
Theriot- 2 errors
Soriano- 0-4 with 3 K’s
Fukudome- 1-4 Fielders Choice
Lee- 0-4 with 2 inning ending double plays.
GO CUBS GO
by jeff021690 on Apr 24, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
are you trying
some kind of opposite day 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 24, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rami 4/4
three jacks, one triple
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Apr 24, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you a fuckin Cubs fan?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please stop the
negative crap. No need for it.
by sue369 on Apr 24, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree man.
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Apr 24, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well here is the game time beer and live feed
This delightful beer goes down better than any other. This classic beer from the great city of St. Louis has all the perfect aspects for a Cubs loss. Sit back and pound a Busch or 12. Enjoy.
Live feed
http://atdhe.net/
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Apr 24, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont see the offense doing too much this year
This lineup is so full of players on the decline its a joke, cardinals are a team on the rise and have a better young nucleus, while were stuck with overpaid players whose skill level is diminishing in Lee, Soriano, Fukudome, Bradley, etc., etc.
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 24, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where the hell did all these trolls just come from?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I suspect
sock-puppetry.
"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 24, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smelly, dirty STL
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 24, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys need to open your eyes
I am a big Cubs fan, but I’m a realist. Sure we can have all this hype but when it comes down to it, were not gonna win
Lets go Hawks! Detroit Sucks!
by TimG58 on Apr 24, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
blasphemy!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Apr 24, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You and your fraternity brother Jeff can go away now.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you might as well
go away now, ok?
"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 24, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know but
their shit needs to stop.
by sue369 on Apr 24, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
clap clap clap-clap-clap
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Apr 24, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick!
"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 24, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here we go
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 24, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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