Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 4/29, 2:40 CT
by Al on Apr 29, 2009 4:45 PM CDT
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Awww
What happened? Did we use up all the runs yesterday?
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 29, 2009 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Your 2009 Cubbies.
"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.
by zevkalman on Apr 29, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes and I say we should fire Lou
he knows we can only score a certaqin amount of runs per series, and he used them all yesterday damn it
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 29, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No such thing..
Score early, score often
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol is struggling
What a mess this turning out to be.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Apr 29, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jackson pinch hits
for Burns. 5-0 Diamondbacks, 1 out, bases loaded.
"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 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Allright! happy walkin'!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OUCH!
the truth hurts
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 29, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ball two
"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 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shark Sighting!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2009 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been wondering if there's anyone who plays for the Bears that could do well at baseball
Maybe work out a trade so Cutler isn’t wasted.
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ball three
"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 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
marmol needs to be taken out right now
he has no control….he’s overthrowing
by aznsensation on Apr 29, 2009 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reynolds struck out 204 times last year
Those pitches must have been very outside.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Apr 29, 2009 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Strikes? Do you throw them Mu#@erFu!&*er?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pleast throw a strike.
please.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Apr 29, 2009 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ball four.
We can’t blame it on overuse this time. 6-0 Diamondbacks. Lou comes out for Marmol. Shark to pitch. Bases still loaded, 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
by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2009 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is ridiculous
I guess he is in there so that when it matters he doesnt do this.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Apr 29, 2009 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think somebody in the previous thread said that he needed the work so he won't get wild.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
I’d rather have him do this in this game than in a game we’re winning 4-3 ….
by hmlee on Apr 29, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep.
"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 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most definitely.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol didn't allow a hit. Still got it!
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this is why the cubs are mediocre right now
pitchers walk the ballpark every game and their hitters are the most inconsistent pieces of crap
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side
Hardon is not injured yet
by Flag Up on Apr 29, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so many dirty ways to follow this up
I can’t pick just 1
by JCD on Apr 29, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess you didn't break your computer yet, eh?
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.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 29, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
every game?
I refer you to 4/28/09.
"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 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't get me wrong
i’m just saying stuff to calm myself down. I know but i’m just really freaking pissed
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just an all-around awful game thus far.
Classic Chase Field action, really. It’s not helping that I stayed up late the last two nights watching the other games in this series.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 29, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have I mentioned
that I hate this ballpark?
"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 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That bears constant repeating.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I HATE THIS FREAKIN BALLPARK!
"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 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have let him pitch through it
But hey, what do I know, I just make maps.
by Mapmaker on Apr 29, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
actually I would have too.
He already cemented the loss, leave him out there until he throws freaking strikes
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Apr 29, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at some point
it becomes counterproductive. He threw what, one strike to four batters?
"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 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when Marmol blew Harden's first win last year?
What was that, a seven run lead? Lou tried to let him pitch through that one, and it just got crazy. And it led to a completely lost month.
I’m just thankful that this one was on the road. Marmol was awfully sensitive about that last year.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was ugly
even though we won.
"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 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHARK IN THE WATER!
"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 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
our bullpen looks so young an unpredictable without woody....
by aznsensation on Apr 29, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you're kidding, right?
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just don't feel our bullpen strikes fear in the hearts of other teams like it did last year
by aznsensation on Apr 29, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And, if that's indeed the case (which I'm not sure it is),
the difference is Wood? Seriously?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's not Howry. :P
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The difference *is* Wood.
If Kevin Gregg were replacing Bobby Howry, we’d be a better team.
However, he replaced Kerry Wood – a step down.
The re-shuffling of chairs in the bullpen left the entire situation slightly worse. Except Marmol, who remains in the same role, and is hopefully getting his one bad month out of the way in one outing.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Compare Gregg at this point to Wood at this point
I think most of the brainiacs here were ready to crucify Wood at this point in the season last year. So I’m going to wait a bit before rendering any judgments.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're completely missing the point.
Why couldn’t we have Gregg and Wood?
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
$$$$$
Wood wanted long term contract guaranteed, Hendry said no
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 29, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So offer arbitration. If he refuses, hey, free draft pick.
If he accepts, hey, 1-year deal!
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if he accepts, hey, 1-year deal!
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
do you really think Gregg would have gone somewhere with an established closer?
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He came to the Cubs while we still owned Kerry Wood
And with Carlos Marmol as heir apparent.
Hell yes I think he’d go somewhere with an established closer. He wasn’t even the Marlins closer at the end of last year.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm - lost the content of my post.
Why couldn’t we have Gregg and Wood? All we had to do was offer arbitration.
Moreover, no one was crucifying Wood on this site at this time last year – or in any year, frankly.
But especially at this time last year, when he was more or less unhittable. I think he allowed a run in 2 total innings in April last year – he was 2-0 with 4 saves and another 4 scoreless outings. The league was hitting .150 off of him, and he had 12 K to 2 walks.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed....
BUT…instead of “pointing” at specific players….. look at the team…the offense is way down….and the pitching…while decent…is NOT as good as last year
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its April
see us again in May, late May at that.
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by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with that too....
Just observing
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
honestly, Marquis is a bigger difference here
Wood being a closer DOES NOT fix the middle relief issue, so its moot.
Marquis allows Cottssucker to be DFA’d and Marshall to be swing man. Marquis also was not as bad as so many say or think, he was a solid #5 who was over paid by Hendry (Not Marquis’ fault)
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 29, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HE ate up a lot of innings...
and would have beeen a 3/4 for a lot of teams in the NL last year…
AND he was the “ANTI-DUNCAN”
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wood is not any "mesiah"...
Ask cleveland how they felt about the 3 run homer the other night…
The bullpen wasn’t that good last year.
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you get it, KC?
This team would be 20-0 if only DeRosa and Wood were here!
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with
a team BA of .750 and team ERA of 0.00
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 29, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. That's exactly what I'm saying.
Silly Polly.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the plus side
this occured during the day while I’m at work so I don’t have to waste three hours tonight.
You know, glass half full and all…
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That appearance really didn't give me the feeling
that our only reliever worth a f*ck is fully healthy. Shoulda left him in there to see if he could work some of the rust off.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Apr 29, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what a horrible, horrible baseball team right now
talent alone is keeping them at .500
they best figure out how to play the game soon
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
STRIKE THREE!
Shark gets the K!
"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 4:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like we will remain without a series win since 2003
in AZ.
did we look like crap all game, or just recent?
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 29, 2009 4:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we have two hits against Doug Davis
what do you think?
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Apr 29, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp struggled early
Davis had our number from the start.
"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 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im here now
so its time for us to score some runs.
I DEMAND A WIN
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 29, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and last years offense "fixed that"
…and Demp was in a contract year…
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck...make him close again...andgo get Peavy
though with SD’s start he might not be on the market anymore
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like
pitching was off in the first couple and then marmol was just bad. offense has never gotten going.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty much from the get go...
although Soriano and Bradley both ripped a couple balls right at people. Other than that…poop.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we still have two ABs left
we can still win!!!
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 29, 2009 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
we rocked the Dback’s pen yesterday, we can do i again. Heres to hoff or hill leading off the eigth
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by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what gets me is how lethargic they all seem
Fonzi’s comments earlier today are starting to worry me a little bit.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 29, 2009 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed those. Linky?
"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.
by zevkalman on Apr 29, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a fanpost about it.
Derrek Lee basically disagreed, saying that he “doesn’t see it.”
To which I would respond “well, that makes sense.”
To which he would respond, “what are you getting at?”
To which I would point behind him and then run away. But I’d totally tell it differently afterward, and Soriano would think it was cool.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And yesterday they didn't look lethargic
So … I wouldn’t put a lot of stake in what he said, other than as a motivational tool.
And don’t forget who wrote them. Wittenmyer would fit right in with the ledge-jumpers here.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you're claiming what? That he made the quote up?
That Soriano actually said the team is the best he’s ever seen, and we’re going to win 140 games, but in his ledge jumper mind, he heard something completely different?
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Apr 29, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing the bottom of AZ's lineup sucks
No one batting over .250? That’s sad.
by rencelas on Apr 29, 2009 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What...like7/9 of the Cub lineup?
:)
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deep fly ball to center
over Bradley’s head. Three runs score. Upton to second. 9-0 Cubs.
Right. It’s five and Max has baseball practice in 30 minutes. Time for me to go home. Someone else gets to do PBP.
"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 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish it was 9-0 Cubs.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think we really want to know what happens next.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand that the Cubs are going to lose
but honestly to lose this way? This is what really makes me mad. Seriously, only 2 freaking hits off Doug Davis. That’s just embarrasing. This team is embarrasing right now.
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's always pwned us.
"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 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so everything is A-Ok then
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Apr 29, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes and no.
Davis would go to 8-6 against the Cubs.
Now, Randy Johnson OWNS them. Lock, stock and barrel.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 runs on 1 freakin hit!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Apr 29, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This bullpen would be comical
if I wasn’t a fan of this team
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Apr 29, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
shake it off, guys
see you tomorrow!
"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 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Later!
Thanks for the PBP!
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Later, Drew.
I’m out, too. I am no longer deriving enjoyment from this particular recreational activity.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 29, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shark Ks
ends inning mercifully Snyder
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by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
9 runs won't win this game!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why?
Did they score again?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
losing 2 out of 3 to an 8-12 team. OMFG
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
its early, good teams lose series to worse teams all season long.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not just a loss
It’s the way the team is performing.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three series in a row?
Sometimes, but not that often.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't forget, offense was the Diamondbacks problem coming into the series
It was nice we could help them break out of their slump
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Apr 29, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we will score 14 this inning
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 29, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If we did
what make you think the bullpen will hold the lead?
by sloathcheck78 on Apr 29, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we did that
I’d buy a round for anyone from here who shows up at the 1st game of the Cubs/Indians series
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't it be funny to see Woody come in and save every game for the Indians?
And DeRosa go 3 for 4 in every game? That would send Hendry a message.
"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.
by zevkalman on Apr 29, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Lord
Deliver us from evil. Or dumb, whatever the case.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If by score 14 you mean...
we score 14 Diamondbacks fans who can’t wait to face us again…I think you’re right.
by rrtycoon2 on Apr 29, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just going out on the limb to predict a Gathright strikeout
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if there was a way for him to strike out AND get picked off
… he’d do it.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He strikes out, but Snyder let's the ball go by
Gathright reaches first, and is promptly picked off on the next pitch
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Apr 29, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say he chops one back to the pitcher and beats the throw for an infield single.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
time for a two out rally
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 29, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
get that kid outta here lou!!!! He sucks my balls!
by renke81 on Apr 29, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he sucks my dogs balls
and my dog is a female
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 29, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in his defense, this is when Joey should be playing
it’s not like we’re honestly going to start a 10 run rally
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Apr 29, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's no room on the team for Joey Gathright.
When the Cubs finally do the right thing and cut him, his career will be over. He’s not only our 25th man, but he’s MLB’s 750th man.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's so many things wrong with this.
I feel like letting you know I’m from To Catch a Predator
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not saying Jake Fox is better......
but what in the hell is Gathraight doing holding a major league job. Good Lord.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If we're talking about playing baseball, then yes Fox is better.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
check that... +.5
he’s only a little better
by renke81 on Apr 29, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is sad Gathright can jump further
than he can hit a ball
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 29, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heilman should have
come in after demp; he is rested & ready
by brian custer on Apr 29, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we need a free agent. we need help badly!!1
by renke81 on Apr 29, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Warrior needs food badly!
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blue Warrior... is about to die!
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gauntlet Legends?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the only one I remember.
Me and a buddy were recently on a binge playing that on 64.
“Another rune stone!”
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a SS with range. check.
(Ojeda)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a SS who strikes out. check.
(Theriot)
by sloathcheck78 on Apr 29, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we're really claiming
Ojeda is a better SS than Theriot.
Now things have really gone off the rails.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is not what I was saying
I just was just commenting off of what LAcarl519 just said. It was timing thing.
by sloathcheck78 on Apr 29, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Timing is everything
I was commenting off what he said more than what you said.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fantastic!
Good to know we’re on the same page.
by sloathcheck78 on Apr 29, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is the least of the Cubs' problems.
Our shortstop is league average with the glove by any and all metrics, and is above average with the bat.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I know
I was just working wiht the timing of the coment.
by sloathcheck78 on Apr 29, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
we have much bigger problems than Theriot
by bluekoolaide on Apr 29, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that theRiot is an average (or even above average) hitting SS who is just in a slump.
But his arm is below average and his range is well below average. Those are sad facts.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but I also agree that he is not our problem at this time.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the stats have been shown here multiple times
i take it you have not seen them?
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 29, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not facts, dude.
His UZR is slightly above average in every season he’s ever played shortstop. His range is fine.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know that
many disregard facts and stats, because their opinion knows better
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 29, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stats will tell you what you want you to tell them
I know what I see with my eyes.
Again, he is not the problem with this team. Let’s move on.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I botched that.
anyway. theRiot is not the problem.
Let’s move on.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scrappy Check Swing Strike Three from Theriot.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
typo: drop "S" at start of sentence. :-(
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have tickets to Saturday's game
I’m seriously wondering whether I want to go. Why spend $60 on food and beer at something that will drive me crazy?
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because they may not play like this?
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'm a litter bitter
I was at last Thursday’s game and Saturday’s game. Fool me thrice?
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because if you dont go
they will score 12 runs and pitch a great game, and you will be twice as pissed for not going
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 29, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you don't want them, I'll gladly take them off your hands
feel free to email me.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 29, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, really
You’ll have plenty of takers if you don’t go. (Unfortunately, I have to work.)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
And I’m certainly not the only one who replied the same way.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's not get into it, OK?
I wasn’t trying to start an argument, and there’s been enough of that on this board lately.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not arguing
I don’t see what was argumentative about what I posted originally at all.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all right
I was assuming a tone.
I guess I and many others are a little testy.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No sweat
Games like this don’t bring out the best in anybody.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
problem is ...
there have been a lot of them lately. Makes BCB a lot less fun.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lotta good teamsgoing through
similar straits right now. Give it another 5-6 weeks and we’ll have a better handle on things.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pardon my language
but this shit is getting really annoying and something needs to change
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, they'll play their next game against a different team...will that do?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no. if this team is going to continue to suck major balls
they might as well just show me that right now so i don’t watch them this summer.
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which means
willl watch, just will not have high hopes
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 29, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets call Fox up. at least he can hit unlike dlee
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we have a DH yet?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Apr 29, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GASP
Pat Hughes is talking about reading something recently comparing the rate of occurrences of cycles, and no hitters and how pitchers don’t get triples!
BCB shout out!
by hmlee on Apr 29, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish Al
Could see this… Pat Hughes is a fan of BCB :)
by hmlee on Apr 29, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He posts under the moniker of "BLou"
"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.
by zevkalman on Apr 29, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, that's not nice.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Apr 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw it!
Pat wrote the foreword to “Cubs By The Numbers” — shameless plug. I’m pretty sure he’s at least aware of BCB; maybe he did read my post this morning.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Apr 29, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Given his comments
He definitely did. They were very specific.
by hmlee on Apr 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they have an internet connection in the booth?
Cos he’ll easily get, like, a bazillion BCB points for just one post.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did he really namedrop - or is this an inference?
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
An inference
But, given the very specific nature of Pat Hughes’ comments I knew he was talking about the recap
by hmlee on Apr 29, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
i didn’t hear the exchange.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what. At least the bulls are playing. At least they're competitive.
Same with the Blackhawks.
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
take the blackhawks
and keep the bulls. There is ZERO chance that the Bulls advance.
the hawks at least are legit.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Bulls a lot.
Hell, I even like the Cubs a lot! :-)
"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.
by zevkalman on Apr 29, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you never know. If the bulls win tomorrow
game 7 is up for grabs.
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eggxactly
that is why they play the games
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 29, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not one to believe in conspiracy theories
BUT
do you really think the NBA would let that happen?
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but do you really think the NBA wants the Bulls to win that game?
don’t know why it was cut off……
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
also a much larger maket for TV ratings
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 29, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's 20 friggin games
10-10……….yeah they look bad but it truly is a loooooooooooooooongggggggg season
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it is a marathon not a sprint
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 29, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We hear that all the time--
It’s the mantra of the slow starter. Man, Dusty liked to say that while resting half the team to get ABs for Macias and Neifi.
Truth is, April wins count just as much as August wins.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will not argue that fact
but its not like we have 10 games left and are are out 9 games from the Wild Card
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 29, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The very definition of average
Not good. Not bad.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think the Cubs had average in mind
when they shelled out $140 million for this team.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I know the Yankees didn't
when they shelled out considerably more.
Thankfully, the season isn’t 20 games in length.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true ...
though the Yankees probably have more resources to shore things up.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've always had those resources
and it hasn’t done them much good recently.
Patience, grasshopper. The best is yet to come.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gregg seems pretty
nasty…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
umpire
also appears blind…but i have pitchfx he doesnt
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
This game has been horrendous. I have been working on a recap. It’ll be up not long after the last out.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Apr 29, 2009 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope
you need a re-write…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For a 10-run rally, I'll stop the presses.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Apr 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for a 10 run loss, your recap should be
we came, we saw, we got smoked, see you tomorrow
the end
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 29, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dempster's box score
does not look that good to me, nor did lily’s the other night… and we need marshall in the pen..
by brian custer on Apr 29, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we are still within a touchdown and a field goal!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap. we need the two point conversion now!!
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by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think lou should think
about moving heilman into the starting rotation
by brian custer on Apr 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you a relative of Heilman?
Starting pitching is not the problem with this team.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Apr 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think pitching in general
is the concern right now.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we need a regular Bruce Wayne.
You know…Batman.
Okay, that was beyond bad, but a boring workday and horrific Cubs game combine to make my brains alllll goo and 390dakjl yeh.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we have deduced
that he IS Aaron Heilman.
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
by DMCub on Apr 29, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I said...
Can’t expect to score runs when 7/9’s of the starting lineup is hitting less than .220
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aaron
has been pitching well. he would not squander the opportunity, were he granted it…
by brian custer on Apr 29, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how in the world is
having heilman start going to help?
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He last started in 2005. And he was awful.
Why take away one of the only useful bullpen arms on the team? Starting pitching is one of the few things that is not broken.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heilman threw
a complete game 1 hiiter on 4/15/2005; against a very good marlins’ team
by brian custer on Apr 29, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that wouldn't help at all
the starters, by and large, have been fine.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
lemme help with the headline....
Doug Davis K(Y)’s the Cubs
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about: "Cubs Bats Feast On Lefty Junk Pitching"
"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.
by zevkalman on Apr 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you're suggesting I post fiction?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Apr 29, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, nope.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Apr 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon, Jerry, that's comedy gold!!
it works on so many levels! The garbage balls he’s throwing, the knockout innings, the —-oh, yeah, I can see why you wouldn’t want to use it on a family site.
Oh well.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about: Skokie changes Dempster St to Dempster Walkway
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crapfest!
what happened?
I should go back to bed… it’s all a nightmare, right??
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Apr 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we only wish
bad pitching, no hitting…pretty much the story of the day.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster and Marmol?
Gave up all these runs??
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Apr 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow anotherrrrrrrrrrr walllllkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cripes.
That’s nine.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Apr 29, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn't look like very good pitching.
"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.
by zevkalman on Apr 29, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think Marmol is still hurt?
He looked wild, and not in a good way, he he.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on Apr 29, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
debatable
perhaps lingering injury, but he also tends to be wild when he hasnt pitched in a few days.
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by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's wild, and there's "walk 4 straight batters" wild.
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by D98 on Apr 29, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cannot wait for the post game
Either eruption or complete ambivalence from Lou today.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Apr 29, 2009 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Well, we're not hitting.
What do you want me to say? You’re not gonna win if you don’t hit."
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll bet my life savings on ambivalence
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Apr 29, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is the fact that the bags are loaded in the 9th inning...
…is it because Gregg was put in a “non-save” situation…?
"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.
by zevkalman on Apr 29, 2009 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no it's because Kevin Gregg is pitching at all
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Apr 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al ...
I hope your summary includes some suggestions about what the Cubs ought to do to fix things/shake things up. I know Hendry and Lou probably won’t read it, but I’d be interested in your take.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what we will need
is health and some bullpen help and we’ll be ok. Well…….that and a SS
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously?!
Unless I missed something (I’m not watching the game), how can you possibly think Theriot’s the problem — or, a problem that ranks among the Cubs’ worst? As for health, the only guy out right today is Aramis.
I agree on the bullpen.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the hate by some for Theriot is a joke
they make him out to be the worst in the league, and he is far from it.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 29, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
He’s far from the greatest, but, at least for me, the Theriot hate is a exaggerated.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 29, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I absolutely do not hate Theriot
he should be a starter…………….at 2B
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree to an extent
The problems the Cubs have right now can be solved with tweaks, not radical overhauls.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well ...
Lee, Soto and Bradley need to hit a lot better than they are. I can’t imagine where we’d be right now with Sori and Fukudome.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
Water finds its own level, at least with Lee and Bradley. Soto, however, might be a bigger problem. They need him to produce.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm as worried about Lee
We might be witnessing his decline.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
might?
I hate to say it, but we seem to have been witnessing it for a while
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 29, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I realize that's a popular meme
but I don’t necessarily buy it. People thought Konerko was in “decline,” too, but evidently he isn’t.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't Soto
k about 10x in a row last year and come out of it? Lee is the bigger worry
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we might be saying
the bullpen needs a radical overhaul………let’s see after 40 games
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about
at least it wasnt the Mets
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 29, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I need to update my dictionary of non-cursing cursewords
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fudgestamidging crackymastic ump!!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 29, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gregg got jobbed on a couple of calls
and hasn’t really found the zone since then…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gregg should just hand his glasses to the ump and walk away
stop arguing.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
are you f-ing kidding me?
Are the Cubs trying to give Lou a heart attack?
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
General Patton in.
Ball 1.
"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.
by zevkalman on Apr 29, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Patton in to pitch
maybe he can find the zone. The umpire seems to be hiding it.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
time for some Hurricane Lou
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 29, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe in Florida, where they belong.
"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.
by zevkalman on Apr 29, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why not Cotts?
make this ump fry in the sun for another 30 minutes or so calling balls.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can I get a weather report?
I just arrived but looks like I should get my umbrella out… Those dark clouds on the scoreboard look like we could be in for a downpour of ledgejumpers…
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Apr 29, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think most
already jumped after the first, so you might be ok except for the occasional scattered homeless guy
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, you're not at all worried
about the Cubs’ AWFUL showing today?
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they scored 11 and allowed 3 yesterday
its a streaky team, whats to be worried about…oh yeah and its April
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by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they both count as one game
no style points.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't even know how to respond to that
I almost feel like you and I must be members of different species.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
I just understand that baseball is a game. you cant base your thought off a team on a single game. The difference in baseball between a three hundred hitter and a two hundred hitter is about a 3 hits a week. Basically you cant make your decisions based on a single small sample.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
very, very true
If today was an aberration, I’d agree with you. But today ISN’T an aberration. This is the third time in five games that the Cubs have been absolutely crushed. And they weren’t playing ALL that well before the Cincinnati series.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yabbut
3 games in 5 over a 162 game season is nothing. They have all summer to work out the kinks. this team will win plenty of games. They will also lose plenty of games, some of them badly, some of them in bunches.
im trying to say don’t get your panties in a bunch over a few bad games here and there.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I'm trying to say ...
that there are serious causes for concern.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and i think we all hear you
but an alarm in april may be silenced on its own, or it can become a glaring claxon, wait it out just a bit.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They weren't?
They were 8-4 after the first game of the Cincinnati series.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Style points don't count
The D-Backs actually were outscored in 2007, but they still made it to the postseason.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not about style
It’s about not playing like crap.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look, if you want to keep viewing things
as half-empty, go right ahead.
If they’re hovering around .500 at Memorial Day, then it’ll be time for concern.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
.500 at Memorial Day
is still plenty of time to make the playoffs
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope to hell we're a lot better than .500
at Memorial Day.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that's a good point, too
What was the 2007 team at Memorial Day? Below .500, no?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think lots below
I think they are going to have to be active in the bullpen market……….walk kill a team………and ya know Lou just loves em!!
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See ...
I don’t think this is a half-full-half-empty argument. Right now, I’d say we’re 25 percent full.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The key words there are
“Right now.”
162 games, dude. Keep repeating that to yourself.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I could have sworn .500 meant half…
Stupid 5th grade math teacher…
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Apr 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah ...
because it’s as simple as that.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually we are only about 1/8 thru the season
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 29, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not happy about it
because it’s a loss. Worried? No.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
were you worried in 2006
… after Lee broke his wrist?
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see the correlation
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying to gauge what actually makes you worried
I’m not saying that injury and this horrid week of baseball are on the same level. But the Cubs have a lot of problems right now.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps
but its april, a lot of these guys will come around if given time.
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by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
'perhaps'?!!!
You’re saying the Cubs don’t have a lot of problems?
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im saying that
sometimes these things correct themselves.
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by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That 2006 team
wasn’t nearly as good as this one is. I was worried about how losing Lee would affect that team. And, of course, we all know what happened.
I still think a better manager would have made more of that team, Lee or not, however. That injury gave Dusty the out he needed.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
without getting into Dusty bashing ...
I agree that the 2006 team could have played better. I do think the Cubs have a tendency for more meltdowns (’06, ’04) than other clubs, for some reason.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we can stil go 152-10
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 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or 10-152
Either is probably just as likely.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
or we can just go on strike and conceed the season
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 29, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe because
you follow the Cubs and don’t pay a lot of attention to other teams.
The ending of 2004 was rough. But look at what the Mets have done the last two years.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
If you recall, that team started very well. And after Lee got hurt, it all went into the toilet.
Now, would you say that based on how that team started, it was going to win the World Series? If you think the Cubs suck now, logic dictates you would have to think that way.
See what I’m getting at here?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
snap
you are using psychology now…
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 29, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Practicing psychology without a license
is a bad idea. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so is peeing in the wind
but that doesnt stop many drunks
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 29, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and it was partially because
Houston got hot at the right time, not just because of the Cubs losing…..but that is a fact, nevermine, facts dont mean much to some (not saying you)
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 29, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs were 2-7 in the last nine games
The Cubs controlled their own destiny going into the final week-plus.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and had Houston not gone off in September winning a shit load of games
out 2-7 would have meant nothing, and we would ahve been Playoff bound
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 29, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
Houston came on like gangbusters that season. All the Cubs had to do was play OK against the Mets and the Reds, both of which weren’t very good. But it was a perfect storm. Or an imperfect one.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2004 was almost as bad as 03
worse in some ways………..that was a helluva team in 04. Watching them choke over 10 days was awful. At least 03 only took a couple nights
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think 2004 was worse than 2003
2003 wasn’t a great team, but it got hot at the right time. 2004 was a much better team overall. You had a full season of Ramirez and Lofton, Lee at first base, Barrett at catcher, Maddux in the rotation and then Hendry got Nomar at the trade deadline. That should have been a can’t-miss team.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lofton ...
wasn’t on the 2004 Cubs. I think you mean Patterson.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My mistake
Yep, Patterson, who had been hurt for a good chunk of 2003. And look how he turned out.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patterson
started sucking in 04………..especially the last month
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now, expectations are higher
which they should be. So if things don’t start out perfectly, some people start to freak out.
But the Cubs got off to a near-perfect start last season. What did that get them in the postseason?
I guess the bottom line is, let’s not get too verklempt right now.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it to early
to look at the wild card standings yet??
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats a good thing
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was worse
The 2004 meltdown hurt the franchise a lot more, IMO.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention
all the crap with Sammy and Steve Stone and Dusty. Just an awful way to end it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Merker
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 29, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and God
he is obviously not a Cubs fan, lets trade God for Buda
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 29, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaTroy was good in middle relief
it was closing he sucked at, did not like doing, felt uncomfortable doing, but Dusty kept using him there
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 29, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Square peg, round hole
Kinda like … Soriano not batting leadoff. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't remember.....
was Borowski injured in 04?? Had to be the reason Hawkins was closing
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buda and a superstition to be named later
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 29, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
teams melt down all the time
we just happen to watch this one every day
by plenz on Apr 29, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so we are ahead of schedule
for the June swoon
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 29, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if that's the silver lining
we’re in trouble.
by elgato on Apr 29, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think because of our history
Cubs fans tend to be fatalists and see the absolute worst in every situation.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like MIke Royko said
some see a glass as half empty, some see it as half full
Cub fans ask when the glass will spill
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 29, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There does appear to be a lot of this recently
The expectations are high
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 29, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I really am just getting up here in Aussieland...
but yeah.. it’s only April… I’m still quietly confident they’ll work out their problems…
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Apr 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As bad as this sounds,
i think tomorrow is going to be the first time i’m not looking forward to a cubs game. Watching these games just pisses me off to an extent where i’m screaming and punching my walls
by lexmarklover on Apr 29, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, our pitching is awful
When you don’t upgrade pitching and rely on a few guys that have been suspect in the past (read Lily, Dempster) – you are going to have issues. Oh yeah, and Marmol and Gregg might make up the worst set of game finishers of all time. Fire them all – rebuilding year this year, and next year. Unless you think Lee, Ramirez and Soriano are getting any younger..
by CT-CubsFan on Apr 29, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this post a joke?
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Apr 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but according to some, you fix pitching
by replacng Theriot and bringing up Fox…
(confused look)
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 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This
isn’t even worth a reply, but I can’t help myself.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, Not Bruce...
this is why I asked my question!
You should have told me I did need my umbrella! That one nearly landed right on me!
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Apr 29, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Mate
I thought the storm front had passed. Freaky weather up here lately.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh...
Lilly is arguably are best pitcher right now (lowest ERA, tied for lead in wins, low WHIP at 1.10…)
by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 29, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All time?
Wow, and here I thought they just had control issues occationally.
But to know that we’re in the presence of 2 of the worst all time…that’s quite an accomplishment!
/sarcasm
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 29, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Read my lips
Cubs do not win the division this year. Dempster and Lily deteriorate more this next year. I know you guys are all kool aid drinkers – but come on – we need to get some serious stud pitcher in here. Can you say Peavy?
by CT-CubsFan on Apr 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. I can't.
Right now the moves made in the offseason are not working as planned. They might get better, they might not, but to say that one guy (Peavy) would solve it is not going to happen. To say that we should clean house is not going to happen, again, been covered a lot, there are contracts, no-trade clauses, etc. And to suggest that we have the worst, or the best, of anything is pure hyperbole.
And if we don’t win the division this year, none of us will be happy about it. But sometimes that’s the way it goes. Harping on it and bringing up the same points is just going to lead to a miserable summer.
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 29, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
knuckleheads who are hating on Theriot
did they hear Len just now? Theriot is the ONLY Cub to make it to second base today. So how is he the biggest concern? Did he account for 10 runs given up by personally walking the hitters?
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 29, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know where that comes from
It’s certainly unwarranted.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when I made a complaint about theRiot
I stated that he is an above average hitter at his position.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 29, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my comment is as a whole (those who seemt to hate Theriot), not singling one person out
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 29, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't hate The Riot...i really like him....just think he's playing outta position
He just should be a great starting 2b man….and the Cubs should have an excellent SS…to help the pitchers out
He’s a decent pretty good hitter and an average SS in the field…when he could be an excellent fielding 2nd baseman and the hitting “stays”…
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
two things
1. we won to NL Central crowns with him at SS in a row
2. who do you think should replace him that is either in the system or available as FA
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 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, that's more than enough of that.
Let’s get em tomorrow.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Apr 29, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love this team
but that was one of the worst baseball games I have ever seen. Ever.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Apr 29, 2009 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Glad that is over. someone needs to build a fire when they get home and leave their bats next to it for a while…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes...
I’m just glad I missed the first half of the game…but geesh.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 29, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay I need to head for work, but...
can I get a gametime for tomorrow?
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Apr 29, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
705 CDT
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by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
Tomorrow is another day, people.
Breathe deep and take your blood-pressure medication.. :)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Apr 29, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there are numerous reasons we are a 500 team
injuries to DLee, ARam, Soto, MB, Marmol
Soto, DLee, MB, Font not hitting as expected
Sirott in the WGN Radio booth
Lou mismanaging the orange juice machine in the visiting dugout
Ticket sales produced too much revenue first hour of sales
DeRosa and Wood are Panamanian Gods who are missed since they would guarantee a 0.00 ERA
did I miss anything?
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 29, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
that covers it and gave me a LOL.
Wait dont forget that Milton bradley has been screwing with the clubhouse chemistry set..or something like that
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by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did forget
it is against NHL rules to win with a scrappy above average SS
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 29, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow,
were playing hockey now??
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by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well NBA rules
state we were too scrappy to play, so we had to convert to NHL. The Cubs will be just fine in the Norris, everyone relax
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 29, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Milton
a goal scorer or an enforcer???
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is a hooker
anyone know the sport (no not street walking)
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 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rugby!!
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by wax eagle on Apr 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ding ding ding
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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rugby of course!
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Apr 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ding ding ding
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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i almost forgot
that if Marmol was closing, we would be fine
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 29, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Hoffpaiuer hasn't been playing at First
Which would obviously change everything.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Apr 29, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Jake Fox
should be Mayor of Oak Park
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 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he would replace
Todd Stroger as Cook County chairman.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that job was set to be ONEDEC's but he was traded,
and they are waiting on Blago to repalce him still
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 29, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YIkes... you know it was a rough game when..
Ronnie picks the Chevy player of the game based on a walk and a HBP. Attaboy Reed!
We WILL get ’em tomorrow!
Later everyone…
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Apr 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
9000 miles past St. Louis...
nad about 400 miles from a great city dear to my heart
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
by kcjones on Apr 29, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea
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
by kcjones on May 1, 2009 12:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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