Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 4/29, 2:40 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 29, 2009 3:45 PM CDT
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secondish.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
in a horseshoes sort of way...
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Cubs Offense Thread!!!
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Lopez Ks
1-2-3 inning. LET’S GO CUBS!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Time to start getting to Doug Davis
This dude throws a bunch of junk. Be patient let’s go Cubs!!
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
8 pitch fourth
Demp is settling down. Now lets get the bats going!
"I'll tell you what's helped me my entire life. I look at baseball as a game. It's something where people can go out, enjoy and have fun. Nothing more." - Harry Caray
My thoughts exactly.
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why all this hate towards Demp in the other thread?
if Z had the same (lack of) breaks in the first inning that Dempster had today, that inning could also have had a few runs against him. Sometimes you get breaks, sometimes you don’t. Dempster is not throwing that bad. Let’s hope he can give us 7 today.
What difference will it make if we don’t score any runs?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
one of the complaints
was that Demp just signed a bigger contract than any of the other posters could ever dream of and they were jealous…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Just got back from final
Where did the runs come from? Demp looking ok?
"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."
They came from the desert sky above.
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2 walks a groundrule double a dropped popup bunt by Lee and a HR.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Chad Tracy pwns Ryan Dempster
he has 3 of the 4 rbis – 2-run double and a solo homer
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Nope, just another in a seemingly endless series of fly balls.
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ARGH!
MAKE HIM STOP! I’M BEING SIROTTED!
Fonty flies out to Upton. 1 out. Dempster up.
WHO CARES WHAT HE’D PLAY?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Ron likes Rock&Roll
and he doesn’t recall his first concert.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
This just in from the BCB Newsdesk:
Chicago Cubs contract swine flu, results in runs.
More to hopefully follow.
remember
Sammy Jankis
I am here to say one thing only.
Can the Cubs please take a few pitches?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
You ask for too much
Would you like a shiny quarter instead?
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't work miracles
but I can make you think I can do magic when I show you the quarter was behind your ear the whole time. My encore is I take your nose. That’s talent that you can’t find on the field today.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
They've got a plane to catch.
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they did in the first inning
seemed like it worked for a while.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Yup I agree!
Be patient. This guy throws junk that is rarely in the zone.
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Has Dusty returned?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
i've been saying that every game they lose.
it is their own death. take walks and pitches and win. don’t and lose.
Wow only 1 hit today!!!
Davis is not this good.
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
Sirott mocks Santo’s music choices. Also, in the ball game that happens to be going on at the same time, Dempster is out, and Soriano is at the plate.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Ron should read a fax
Really complete the deal
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 29, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori needs to spark this team again
"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."
no jury in the WGN listening area
would convict him.
"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 29, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
i can only hope
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
What in the damn hell is Sirrott yapping about
shut the F up and do your job
sweetbabyjeebus
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1-2 on Sori
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
For those that care... (and because I looked it up)
Aaron Miles last went deep September 16, 2008 in the top of the 7th off Bronson Arroyo… he was also hitting .316 at the time… in case you wondered.
Ridiculous 69 mph curveballs.
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I've decided that Doug Davis is the second coming of Koufax and Gibson
with a 68 mph fast ball.
"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.
HOLY SHIT!!!!!
Thanks to some users in the MLB.tv Help Forum, I got around Adobe’s crazy-ass “no fullscreen on second window” limitation and now have GLORIOUS CUBS HIGH DEFINITION on my HDTV via hdmi while still surfing BCB on the main laptop screen!!!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
Good news: Cubs in HDTV while being able to use the laptop
Bad news: I think I’m watching the Boise team.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I think the Boise team would have more than one hit today.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
It's the little things.
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cool
"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 29, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
3-2 on Sori
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
On CSN
They’ve been showing how long it takes in between pitches for Davis. Dude seriously gets you out of rhythm.
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
15 seconds
It took to pitch that 3-2 pitch to Sori!
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
whatever happened to the stopwatches?
Did a Cubs pitcher get a balk called on him last year because the umps were trying to “speed the game up?” Lilly maybe…?
It was Stevie Ire.
"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 29, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori
Ks on a breaking ball. Three outs. Not that you could tell by listening to the game.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
flailed at the ol' Vaseline ball there
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
The only Mr. Belivedere I remember
Was the one where Eucker’s kid, who sucked at baseball, threw a no-hitter by doctoring the ball.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 29, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Brutality
Seven hitters in the Cubs lineup today hitting less than .240. SEVEN….including Dempster. That isn’t going to get it done anywhere.
The pitching has been mediocre so far but if that lineup doesn’t start producing, and soon, this is going to be a long, long, long season.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Didn't they start producing last night?
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and then stopped today
The offense is horribly inconsistent.
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
I suppose I can't argue with that.
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I honestly think we'll be fine!
I know there has been alot of negativity this year and I’m not trying to bash your post, but I think the bats are going to get going eventually. Maybe not this game as it looks like the guys are just ready to get back home and finish this game already. I mean seriously they don’t look they are even trying hard.
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs have played 5 games all year with their "A" lineup
Due to injuries. As a result, their has been little to no continuity in the lineup and roles have not been established.
Give it time – once this lineup is healthy and people can get settled into their spots in the order, things will be fine.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Ojeda
first to bat.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
So I am sure everyone saw Soriano's quote that he thought this year's team...
doesn’t have the fire that the previous two years did and that they are giving away "W"’s…what do we think about that? Should that be an alarm bell or is he trying to motivate the team?
I actually didn't see that, and it should set off alarm bells
Maybe “Not Bruce Froemming” should call Soriano a moron, and tell him it’s April
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
I think I'll just call you one instead
At least Soriano’s done something this season.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Your act is getting pretty tired
You’re not the moderator here and reading your constant criticism of other posters is extremely annoying. If you have a problem with people posting observations about the Cubs or the game, then you should leave.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 29, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
There are plenty of tired acts around here
And if they’d stop theirs, I’d stop mine.
Otherwise, get used to it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Dood
relax a bit, we are all here to enjoy watching a game, you make it less enjoyable. Just ignore the critics a third of the time and everyone will like you better.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
I'm trying to enjoy the game, too
But the bedwetters are ruining it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Then post about the game and ignore it
Trolling the trolls does not help anything.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 29, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
And you sure the hell aren't
the moderator here, either. So piss off.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep, and you're a bonafide
box of rocks.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know why...
…but this made me laugh out loud.
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it's the idea of such a thing
how do you make sure? are there box of rocks inspectors? Do they give you a certificate?
"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 29, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't believe
SWL doesn’t have a picture of such a certificate.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I only have a picture of this "box of rock"...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
a "BCB Certified Box of Rocks"
wouldn’t be too hard to mock 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 29, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
That one's pretty good
Even got an Illinois touch to it. I knew we could count on you.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably a motivational tool
I don’t know if they’re “giving away W’s,” though. I think they’ve probably desreved almost all the losses they’ve had.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
And
Stopped as soon as this afternoon. Once a week gets you mired at the bottom.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Ojeda
bounces out to second. One out.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Demp's throwing strikes
Finally!
"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
nuthing like waiting for 4 runs!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
2-0 on Tracey
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
(how soon do you think you'll get to 60,000 comments?)
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
too fast
to be anything other than a baseball geek.
"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 29, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
He's gotta catch me first.
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dood.
I’m so going to pass you.
"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 29, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
in fact
aren’t I past you already?
"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 29, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy crap.
What have you been doing? Posting in your sleep?
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play by play, my friend
play by play.
"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 29, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahhhhhhhhhh, yes. Of course.
How could I have missed that?
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also
getting into more arguments than you. :D
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that does help.
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You're doing pitch-by-pitch!
not play-by-play. 60,000 will be reached before the ASG.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
not EVERY pitch...
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
hah!
dat cubfan daver
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"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 29, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Never should've signed up for Twitter.
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A lesson for the ages.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
By a long shot
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Tracy
bounces out to Lee. Two outs.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
If Dempster gets a win today...
I will celebrate with a Cubs purchase.
Come on Offense, make it happen!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
Resorting to bribery?
Q: Will it be a Hoffpauir jersey?
"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
I just can't take four more years of this.
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Amen Daver
too boring when they all go 123 in succession like that. need more excitement…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
A healthy heart is vastly overrated.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Pop out to Johnson in center.
inning over.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
I think you typed those words in the wrong order.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
playing from behind
why do the cubs seem to totally change their approach at the plate when they are behind by more than a couple runs?
Perhaps
they are reaching. Wanting to be the hero is the downfall of many fine hitters.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
That usually costs extra.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Offense
Theriot, MB, Lee
Let’s get this train rolling
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
I know
Maybe that’s the problem. Bring back Plesac form the MLB Network and get rid of Holly
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Pat's voice sounds so sweet
after about 20 minutes of Judd.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
amen
"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 29, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I hear everytime Judd goes on air
2 cute kittens die. This has to end.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot
Ks.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Bradley to the plate
cmon, Bradley. Time to be a hero.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
unless he's the son of god
i’ve never heard of a bases empty five run homer
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
even a run
would be something.
Or even a RUNNER.
"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 29, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
heroes come pretty cheap these days
would a walk do?
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
it's a step.
HA! get it? Step! Runner! …
"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 29, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
it took me until NOW to figure out I could swith gameday to the Cubs broadcast.
I have had to put up with Grace until now.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
You missed Sirott though
so…well, I don’t know who’s worse
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
he is not part of the video feed
…thankfully. I only put up with him on saturdays
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Gameday is not nearly as user-friendly as it used to be
The “improvements” they’ve made to it this year are anything but.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Game, get ahold of one!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Bradley
increases his OBP again.
"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 29, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
welcome to the 2009 Cubs
We can’t get out one day, we can’t get on the next
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
3-1 on Bradley
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Is Davis's fastball really 83 mph?
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Gameday is calling those sliders
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Ah, OK.
They aren’t really moving much.
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the 2-seam fastball is at 86 mph
per gameday
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Freddy Garcia was recently released by the Mets...
…for that kinda velocity.
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and an era of 8.10 in triple-a buffalo
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Ah, that's the rub.
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Glitch in the gun
It’s actually 79
"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
Bradley
walks. EAGLE EYE!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
yeah...
I knew when I typed it, it was stupid. So instead having others reem me I thought I’ll just do it. Even though I have 100% respect for Eagle Eye Cherry and his music.
by sloathcheck78 on Apr 29, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Gameday shows it well in the strike zone
I’ll take it though
"I'll tell you what's helped me my entire life. I look at baseball as a game. It's something where people can go out, enjoy and have fun. Nothing more." - Harry Caray
i smell
6-4-3
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Works 60% of the time
All the time.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Loud out :(
"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
I don't get it
how are you late on an 85mph fastball?
you're looking for a curveball
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because he's looking for junk
that this guy’s been throwing all day
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
After watching Rich Harden pitch
I think it’s apparent how devastating changing speeds can be.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 29, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee
high fly ball to left… just missed. Warning track power. Two outs.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
588-2300-balco0000000000000
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh yeah?
Brilliant comment. I totally see what you did there. How’s that quest for your GED coming along?
got it
from your mom
buuuuuuuuuurnnnnnnnnn
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
"Andy, you're gayer than Oscar."
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate this park
have I mentioned I hate this park?
"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 29, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Beats a twin killing
"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
If that's what $13M buys you these days.....
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Heh heh..it's OK. He'll try and do better next time. Right fellas? Ah shucks.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
RJ is very overdue for something good
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Actually, injuries aren't why RJ is playing today
Lefty starter is why, and he usually does better against them than righties. The outfield, with Bradley back, is intact.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
true about the lefty thing.
I just thought that if we had ARam in the lineup then Lou would have went ahead with Dome’s hot bat.
Well, Dome deserves a day off
Day game after night game, etc.
I’d expect to see Johnson in there against lefties most of the time.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Johnson will be OK
The guy’s defense alone is worth him playing. (Remember the catch in Milwaukee?)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
he'd be playing today anyway
lefty on the mound. However “injuries” and Lou’s nonsensical batting order, have him batting 5th
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
did you happen to see the little high five thing him and Z do?
Very funny, especially when they flip their caps up
Johnson
grounds out to short. Three outs. One man left on. 4-0 Diamondbacks. On to the bottom of the 6th.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
alright, time to get out of the office
have a good one, ladies and gents. and let’s get some runs.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I'm gonna go smoke now
don’t let anything happen.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
What are you gonna smoke?
"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.
A delish Mexican Marlboro
No flu danger from it, in case you’re wondering.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
What's up with these weak
Dribblers or balls off the end of the bat for a pop up in the infield (ahem Miles)
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
lefty with
junk will do that.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Cubs offense
starting to look a bit “feast or famine”
Nobody's listening anyway
"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
When you despair
just quote Major League. It helps me.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow.
Doug Davis is controlling this game like Captain Sully bringing an Airbus in for a landing on the Hudson.
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That bad? Really?
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
I was going for a Dennis Miller vibe.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
ew.
"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 29, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Really, babe?
That’s as feasible as Condoleeza Rice at Pearl Harbor singing “My Heart Will Go On.” Enough references for ya, babe?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Listen, chacha...
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
I'll award you points for creativity
But may god have mercy on your soul anyway.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 29, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
You guys know no one died, right?
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shoulda twatted that one.
"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 29, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
he knows what I'm 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 29, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I am going to ask this question one more time
When is the last time Reed Johsnon hit the ball out of the infield. I try and watch every game and I havent seen it. Not once. But guess what. We have the lovely opportunity to see our catcher, who hits 1/3 his weight, our 2b, who sadly does hit his weight, and our 3B, who cant hit lefties. I think instead of building a new clubhouse for the boys, Jim just hired players who could fit in the one they have now.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
I totally agree. They're all terrible right now....do you feel better?
so now what?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
now we vent. Why the hell that bothers some of you so much is beyond me
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
When the venting begins in the first inning
That’s the problem. And not every thought that courses through your head needs to be posted.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
If the crappy play begins in the first inning, then that's when the venting starts
I know you aren’t what people would call….intelligent, but it’s not a hard concept to grasp
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
And I know you aren't what people would call
imbued with common sense and a brain cell that works, but it’s worth repeating for you low-IQ guys — baseball is a game of patience. If you’re an impatient person, I suggest you find another sport to like.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
pete's sake.
I know I’ve gotten into some back and forths before, but cmon, guys…
"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 29, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, that's it
I’m ignoring BoVandy from now on. Or at least giving it my best shot.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't think that was available
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
it isn't
not yet.
"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 29, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
man I really gotta pee...but I want to see if we get out of this inning first...my ear itches, I wonder why there's always one green chip in every bag of potato chips?
Oh..sorry.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
the green chip
is your vegetable for the day.
"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 29, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
It's just as good as the others
Just eat it. You’ll be fine.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I never understood ranting and raving...
to an audience comprised mainly of people chatting and joking around. The equivalent would be a crazy person shambling into a coffee shop screaming and yelling about how bigfoot ruined the economy.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
CURSE YOU, BIGFOOT!
"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 29, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
You and Nessie will never get away with this!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
It's simple;
some of us feel really bad about what we’re seeing-we care about when the Cubs lose and when they look bad doing it.
Some handle it one way. Some handle it another. the problems start when one group starts dictacting what they other should or shouldn’t say (because they don’t like it).
by bluekoolaide on Apr 29, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't it make more sense to redirect that energy in a positive manner?
Just asking? I understand the need to vent, but I’m curious.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Everybody handles things differently Craig
it’s part of what makes life interesting
I mean, don’t you ever get mad about some thing?
by bluekoolaide on Apr 29, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
To be honest, no.
I mean, it would take a lot to make me mad, something life altering. I’ve learned that there’s a lot of things in life that aren’t fair, are wrong, or just suck. I wasn’t dealt the best hand at life, a lot of people weren’t, but I’ve learned I can take a lot of that angst or negativity and burn it up doing something creative or active. I understand the need to rant though, it’s cool. I’m just a bit different though, as I’d rather just try and make at least one person laugh when I get frustrated, rather than adding that frustration onto the pile.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
But this is more than just bad play
This is the inability for a 97 win team a year ago to execute, and for the management to make quality decisions. That is what bothers me. By saying that Reed Johnson hasnt hit a ball out of the infield is venting, but it is also truth. He is hitting 5th in this lineup because we do not have anyone to back up Ramirez that is worth a damn. Fontenot is a great player, but he barely takes care of his position defensively, let alone one that he has really never played before.
I am not venting because of one simple thing. I am venting because this team is mediocre at best right now because of poor play and poor upper management decision making. If I could tell it to Jim directly I would, but since I cannot, I choose to vent among those who seem at times to feel the same way.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Apr 29, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
NOW IS THE TIME ON SPROKETS WHEN WE VENT!
"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 29, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
um
except our current 2b is the backup to our real 2b, who is the backup 3b to the starting 3b, who is injured.
Put Rami back in this lineup, and it’s very different.
"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 29, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Last inning for Dempster?
Len and Bob made it seem as if marmol and gregg are both going to pitch today.
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
We still got three innings, Cubs will break through and win this game...
Just got to get that junkballer Davis out, get Dome in, along with Rami to pinch hit for Demp.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
That's what I'm talking about.
What’s Davis pitch count?
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
100 plus I believe...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 29, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice to see Demp getting control at 80 pitches.
Just in time to get pulled… he needs to warm up longer or something… disconcerting.
It's pretty obvious he had a career year last season
He’s probably showing what he really is now-more of a .500, back of the rotation guy
by bluekoolaide on Apr 29, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Just another piece of Hendry's very bad, no good offseason.
Grr.
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Soriano makes the catch
two outs.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
NH
"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
Score that play FO 7 NH
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
nust not have needed
the HP/MP increase…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
I predict a Hoffpauir AB will turn the tide in this game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions
upton lines into left
base hit.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Pasta-diving LBR
"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
Can't trot out a line up
with only 2 players hitting over .220 and expect to SCORE let alone win.
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
Didn't seem to stop 'em last night.
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Soto, Hill, and RJ weren't playing last night
Coincidence?
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
I mean't Lee wasn't playing.
Hill obviously was
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
I do wonder why Soto came back so early, after they talked about sitting him for a while.
"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 29, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Last night we had 5 starters over .300
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
Alright, alright.
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Unfortunately, our bench is so weak
there’s no way to NOT trot out a lineup like this
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
So the Cubs bench is weak
But two of those bench guys were playing last night when they scored 11 runs.
Do you think before you post?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Demp
having a hard to finding the strike zone, first three pitches werent even close
Upton steals
Snyder takes the strike.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Poor Soto must feel like sh*t. Feel bad for him.
"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.
12 stolen bases against the cubs... caught four times.
Not a pretty line.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Apr 29, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
All right kids
Gotta get to work. Let’s get some runs!
"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
let him walk
so maybe they will PH for the pitcher, then we can kill their BP
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Snyder
DEEP lineout to Johnson, who misjuged it. Three outs.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Is Soto's shoulder really the problem?
Or can he just not throw anyone out?
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions
Someone mentioned
that the fielding bible said that base running would be a problem for him this year
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Well, I'd suggest
you look up his CS stats from last season.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Are they awful?
Doesn’t seem like they were.
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think so
But I’m too lazy to look them up. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, it takes a lot of effort to be as dumb as you
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Phew
Reed got turned around on the fly ball, barely made the catch
Talk about a sophomore slump
Soto is having all kinds of issues this year,
Davis has got to be almost done
Start taking pitches..Get him out of here. This due always gives us issues.
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions
Davis
still in. Their pen is up, tho.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Soto
to bat.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Soto
Ks swinging.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
more than 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 29, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a fine line
Do you give him time off? Or do you give him time to work out of it? That’s a tough call.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
it's just not his hitting
they are almost stealing at will against him. So there might be a chance that his shoulder is hurting
I'll make that tough call.
You give him time off. His shoulder is hurt, and it’s affecting him offensively and defensively.
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
Do you think that's it, though?
Nobody’s talked about his shoulder being an issue. Unless someone does, or he does himself, I don’t consider that to be the problem.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I heard his hand was bothering him more than his shoulder right now
but either way, he’s not himself, and he’s hurting the team
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
He gets some between every inning and in the half of the innings in which the Cubs are at bat.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been on the side of letting him play and work through it
but it’s starting to get to the point where tough decisions are going to have to be made.
He’s not helping himself or the team right now.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 29, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles
gets a single.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Aaron Miles, ladies and gentlemen!
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Fonty batting
Zambrano on deck.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
He wants that triple
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
Fact. Zambrano is our best bat off the bench.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
his average is better than 7 of the starters today
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
Fonty
GIDP. Inning over.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Well
That sucked! One more inning for Demp?
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I know it is early
But this team may need some middle infield help soon.
If that middle infielder is Hanley Ramirez, then sure.
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We needed a run or two there... Fonty needs a rest...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
and play who?
Until Aram is back, there’s simply no way to give Fonty a rest
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Fonty's homered in his last two games
I don’t think he “needs a rest” quite yet. A day off here an there, sure.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
just let him get back
to his position.
"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 29, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
But that can’t happen until Ramirez returns, unfortunately.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
This offense looks like we brought our split squad "b" team with us today...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
LITTLE MR. T!
I PITY DA FOOL who walks up to him with his hands behind his back!
"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 29, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
BCB Nation
is there a concensus at to when it is no longer “early” in the season?
Friday
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Apr 29, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Sometime AFTER APRIL.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
end of May, maybe?
when we’re mathmatically eliminated? :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 29, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Memorial Day weekend
Usually is a pretty good indicator.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
20 games is still early to me
142 to go
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Works for me.
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Exactly right.
That’s when you look at the standings and start really following your competition.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, I have the disturbing habit of scoreboard watching in April
by bluekoolaide on Apr 29, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
And I'm not saying it's wrong
it’s just something I don’t do. Three games back on April 29th means nothing to me. As would three games up. Ten games either way would, but not three.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ryan Roberts
pinch hits for Davis. We get to the bullpen.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Well doens't look like great news with Rammy
although we’ll find out tomorrow if he has to go on the DL. So Fonty might be out there a while longer at 3rd.
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
Who could we bring up that can play 3rd?
I’d really rather not see Miles and Fontenot in the same lineup too much more
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Nate Spears
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god forbid
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Roberts walks
Lou comes out to get Dempster.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Brian Roberts? TPTWNBN?
"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.
Ryan Roberts
I believe.
"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 29, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Check out that dude's tattoos.
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"why the hell can't I get it over the plate"?
"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 29, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Why waste Marmol in this train wreck?
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Because he hasn't pitched since Friday
And he needs regular work to stay sharp.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
4 runs is not a trainwreck.
In Soccer maybe…but not baseball.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
They wanted to pitch
Marmol today anyway
by Les Lancaster's Mullet on Apr 29, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
He needs the work to stay sharp, and you want to keep this at 4 runs to give us a chance....
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 29, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
he needs the work
to be not rusty.
"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 29, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
He'll bring Cotts in I guess.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:40 PM CDT reply actions
There are only two sides to Cotts
“Oh shit, he’s coming” and “thank God he’s leaving”
good one :-)
"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.
Apparently
They’re playing “Blitzkrieg Bop” on the PA system… I kind of wish they played “I wanna be sedated” instead…
That's the Cubs NLDS theme song!
For two straight years, the entire lineup has appeared to be very, very sleepy.
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Why no
double switch here?
I guess the only real option would be hill for Soto…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
no need for a doble switch here...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 29, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol
obviously need the work. 3-0 to Lopez. Now 3-1. 94 mph.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Marmol needs to stop sitting by Cotts in the bullpen.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
Ball four
two on, no outs. Ojeda to the plate. Bunt?
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TWSS
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TWSS
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I aim to please.
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can you be more specific?
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
ok.
My conditional answer is “no” — my condition being when we are pitching. When we’re batting, Me LIKEY, SO NICEY!
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I gotta say
I would NOT want to bunt against a somewhat wild Marmol.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
I wish DeRosa was pitching right now.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:46 PM CDT reply actions
i just wish he was on the bench
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
so he could
watch in person?
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
good point
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Yeah, he could scuff up the ball with his everpresent 5 o'clock shadow
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
The only thing more annoying than the Cassandras
are the Pollyannas.
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Yeah, and he succeeds.
"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.
Ojeda
bunts. Soto gets the throw off to first. Runners advance, one out. Tracey to the plate.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
The D'Backs really own the basepaths.
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Nice bunt by the short guy the Cubs threw into the trash.
"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.
Marmol loads the bases
IBB to Tracey. The five Dbacks fans are ticked.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Marmol throws one
over Reynold’s head.
“Interesting move.”
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
I think you can go get him now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol
runs the count full.
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Big pitch comin' up.
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WAAAY outside.
5-0 DBacks.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Sounds like Santo just kicked over the trash can in the booth
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Hooray!
Walking the bases loaded really paid off there Lou
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Oh, what the hell.
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