Cubs' Aim: Win Series - Cubs vs. Astros, Wednesday 4/8, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 8, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintLou Piniella preached this all year in 2008 -- "win series". If a team could somehow win every three-game series for an entire season, that'd be 108 wins. Of course, that's very difficult to do, but winning tonight would make the Cubs' journey to Houston a success (not to mention, put them ahead of last year when they lost two of three in the opening series with Milwaukee, and also get them off to a better start in road games).
Gordon Wittenmyer writes about Milton Bradley and how Bradley's association with MLB disciplinarian Bob Watson may help him settle down:
Sounds good to me.Watson doesn't sugarcoat Bradley's moody nature or temper problems that he once told Bradley might cost him his career.
"But what's happened is he's a little older, and he's matured," Watson said. "I want to say hopefully the anger-management classes are kicking in. Plus the other thing is he's a lot more financially set. And the Boys and Girls Club might take a hit because he doesn't get fined so much."
As well as Watson knows Bradley, he knows Piniella and Perry better -- as former teammates who also have spent time with Watson in his official capacity in recent years.
Watson, who had health problems that kept him from making the rounds in spring training, said he planned to talk to Piniella about his mercurial new cleanup hitter.
"I expect [Bradley] to do very well with a guy like Lou," said Watson, who sees not only some of the same personality traits in the two, but also some of the same effort to change. "Both guys are trying to control their anger and play under control."
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Brian Moehler is old. (Well, 38 is old in baseball terms.) What is it about the Astros that they like putting together old pitching staffs? Four of their 12 pitchers are 35 or older, and Tim Byrdak will be 35 in October. Moehler has been around so long that one of his teammates during his September callup year for the Tigers in 1996 was... Cubs bench coach Alan Trammell. Last year, the Cubs beat him twice in four starts, the last one being on September 15 vs. the Astros in Milwaukee. Derrek Lee homered off Moehler that day, and Lilly was the starter; he allowed the Astros only one hit the day after Z threw his no-hitter.
Ted was 2-0, 1.40 overall vs. the Astros last year; he handles most of the Astros pretty well. Ivan Rodriguez, new to Houston, has homered twice off Ted, but overall is only 4-for-18 against him.
Here is today's Mediacenter link. It shows WGN radio as being available, but I know some of you have had problems getting it -- per comments made in dfrancon's FanPost on this topic, WGN should be available on cubs.com's main page once the game starts:... it was a line of links at the bottom of the top left-hand box regarding the current game—there were links for watching on MLB.TV, listening on WGN radio and linking to Gameday.
Speaking of Gameday, here's today's Gameday link.
As last night: first pitch thread up (front page only, not in the sidebar box) at 7 pm CT. Overflow threads at 8 pm, 9 pm, and 9:45 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Go Cubs
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Amazing, thoughtful analysis. I've never thought of that before.
+1
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Firs...
oh damn
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Here's to Neal Cotts being unavailable tonight!
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 8, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Ted almost looks happy in that picture
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
He still resembles a younger Bill Murray, which is not a bad thing of course.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
It's right here, Ray. It's... looking at me.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
That picture gives me the creeps
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
He just got done eating
“Mmm…Molina burgers.”
"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
Maybe he is thinking about that event last year
and that is why he has just a lil smirk
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Notables for tonight
Lee slugging.818 against Moehller
Soriano hitting .333 against Moehller
CLee and Berkamn a combined 6-40 against Lilly.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
Either be in Chicago, have Extra Innings, or MLB.TV.
Incidentally, EI usually has a free preview the first week of the season. If you have digital cable or satellite, you should be able to watch.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Also, for those in the Indianapolis market
those who have U-Verse will be getting the game on CSN+ as well, according to my guide.
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
What's the difference between EI and DirecTV package? I don't get it.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Carlos Lee has been awfully quiet this series
While I hope that continues, I wouldn’t be shocked if he had a monster day.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
3 days in a row of baseball
i’m finally starting to get used to have a game to watch everyday and now they’re throwing an off day up tomorrow…. but thank goodness baseball is back. and we cracked 50 degrees today. yay :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions
the day off might be a bad thing tho
It will give Geo an extra day to recover
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
I was just being selfish. (Day) Baseball everyday!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks -- I forgot to change the template.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
A suggestion
Until all the new kids find their desks and lockers, we may want to explicitly label the links to Overflow Threads as such, rather than the ubiquitous “Jump”. There was quite a lively discussion in the First Pitch thread last night while everyone else was posting in Overflow 2.
Just a thought.
"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 love the baby bcbers
they’re so cute.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Careful...some of them have attitudes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
that picture is still my favorite of all time
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
mine too!
It makes me giggle everytime I see it
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Great one
as usual SWL.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Apr 8, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 8, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
get stuffed!
"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 8, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Lineup from Gordo
cst_cubs Lineup: soriano, fukudome, lee, bradley, ramirez, fontenot, theriot, hill, lilly.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
Dammit! Lilly is batting 9th AGAIN!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Switch him and Dome?
"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
No, him and Bradley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't start
Bradley hating.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
if he did.....
the ball won’t dare not going into his glove
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
thats awful far from the catcher
how would he Molina Smash then?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
careful
hamsters might have rabies.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
he could pitch and play outfield that day
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
If Lilly's pitching, there's not need for outfielders
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
yeah
cuz if the balls hit that far its probably landing in the stands anyway.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
NO!
Bats don’t hit ball when Ted Lilly pitchers, balls hit bats cause he’s pissed
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
i thought that was his glove
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
On Molina family camping trips....
…they sit around the fire and tell Ted Lilly stories.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
is Lilly the new Chuck Norris?
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
I tried looking for that thread from last year but couldnt find it
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
the ted lilly facts?
that one was an absolute riot.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
click on the link below
It explains everything :)
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw as I made my way down the post
love it!
Ted Lilly is the reason why Waldo is hiding
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Here ya go
"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
Oh my gosh
Why don’t we just call him Chuck Norris? BTW, when monsters go to sleep, they check under their bed for Ted Lilly.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Because
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/9/11/612268/ted-lilly-facts#
"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
Fail
Let’s try that again:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/9/11/612268/ted-lilly-facts#8671486
"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
Anytime someone is elected president in the United States, they must ask permission from Ted Lilly to live in the White House.
The reason for this is because Ted Lilly had won every Federal, State, and Local election since 1777. He just allows others to run the country so he can pitch for the Cubs
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
is this the one you wanted
Chuck Norris just admitted he wants to be Ted Lilly when he grows up
by Weeghman Park
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup
Got it on try #2
"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 know
He’s better
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
my favorite
Ted Lilly is suing Myspace for taking the name of what he calls everything around Molina
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
this is my favorite
In 2007, Geovany Soto attempted to knock over Yadier Molina to score
Ted Lilly leaped from the dugout, shoved Soto out of the way, and knocked Molina over himself.
No one deprives Ted Lilly of a kill.
god bless you spoiledcubbage.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted Lilly does not go hunting in the offseason...hunting implies the chance of failure.
Ted Lilly goes killing.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
we've turned the pre game thread into
Ted Lilly facts… LOL
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Little known medical fact:
Ted Lilly invented the Caesarean section when he threw fastballs to make his way out of his mother’s womb.
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Contrary to popular belief, America is not a democracy, .
it is a Lillytatorship
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
yay! i think that was mine
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/9/11/612268/ted-lilly-facts#8674061
although i probably stole it from someone.
and yes, my 1st post of the season is basically about myself. hello everyone!
the pink hat guy is my father
Hey there
RicJoe!
"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
Lame one but I thought I'd give it a go
Ted Lilly doesn’t need spring training because he’s the one that trained spring.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
A better one would be....
Baseball has spring training to prepare the other teams for Ted Lilly
now lets just hope he can live up to all this hype tonight :)
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
When Ted Lilly says jum
you dont ask, you just jump
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
jum=jump
btw no one corrects Lilly’s spelling
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Ted says "Jump", you say "How high?"
"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
with Ted
you dont ask, you just jump. Asking might anger the inner Ted
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
I see a crooked # in the Cubs future...tonight.
We are overdue for a big inning (or two).
A nice base-clogging event that Dusty had no use for.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
In life's pecking order, I tell SWL nothing.
He does as he wishes…
We just…suggest.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
more like we just pray
not to be blinded.
his photobucket is terrifying.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
It’s probably best for my sanity that my work internet blocks about half of those pics.
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 8, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
You're only afraid of what you don't understand....if you only knew what I know you wouldn't be scared.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Watching the MLB Tonight baseball show
They are going to try and cover all the games all night 5pm-11pm. I’m curious to see if they can have an interesting discussion the entire time.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
or even part of the time
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
They can just spend a half-hour
Dissecting the Braves’ massive fail in Philly today.
"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
That was painful to watch live
None of those pitchers could throw strikes, sad to watch
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
Glad I missed it
Apparently the new kid knocked another one out, though.
"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
Jordan Schaeffer
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Until he gets a real nickname
He’s “the new kid” to me. I sure ain’t calling him “Jordy”.
"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
Four bases-loaded walks?
Sheesh.
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
What?!
The Braves walked in four runs! Man, that is horrible.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
and still was a 1 run game at the end
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs need to have a rally like that tonight
Maybe finish it all off with a nice grand slam by Ted.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
I wish I had MLB Network
Stupid dish network.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry if this has been answered
Where do I find CSN+? I have cable here in Evanston, but can’t remember the station.
"Cubs Win!!"
I am on DTV
sorry. might want to look up the channal listings online for your service provider
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
That's what I thought, but Yahoo TV
isn’t showing the game on CLTV. Maybe it is wrong. Hope so!
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Apr 8, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I always do a search function with my Yahoo TV listings... works pretty well
rather than trying to scan all 1,908,287,987,265 channels (and nothing on!)
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Ted Lilly's teeth
Clean his toothbrush.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
Soriano
Let’s revisit the whole ridiculousness of batting our best power hitter in the leadoff position.
When Soto is there to give this team seeminly unending power throughout the lineup, it doesn’t really matter where you bat Soriano (ok, it does… but we lost that battle a long time ago). Theriot batting 7th is not going to generate the kind of offense this team needs to keep games like last night from happening. This team is doomed to countless solo shots from Soriano… which will not carry this team anywhere… especially with the pitcher spot and Koyie Hill leading into him. And if Fukudome doesn’t start hitting, teams will have no reason to pitch to him.
Theriot isn’t a world beater as far as a leadoff hitter goes, but it’s only appropriate allocation of resources to use him first or second and move Soriano to third-sixth, depending on how Lee, Ramirez, etc are producing.
I hope I’m wrong and the Cubs find ways to score 5+ runs with this configuration, I’m just not optimistic about it.
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"ducks and takes cover" @ opening that can of worms AGAIN
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
obviously not b/c if I was
I won’t have spilled my water when I started to giggle
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
clever
+1
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
whoa, whoa, whoa
I’m not bashing our “best” player… not at all… did you read where I said he was our BEST power hitter? He’s not the one who writes out the lineups every day. I just want this team to actually score some runs and moving him to the middle of the lineup is the best way to make that happen.
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by jameslcrockett on Apr 8, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude
we’re not rehashing this.
Whether Fonz is YOUR ideal leadoff hitter, Lou is going to put him at leadoff.
Give in. Accept it. Find something else to bitch about.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
ok
then don’t… i don’t know why you’re being so blatantly disrespectful towards me.
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by jameslcrockett on Apr 8, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
actually a better idea would be replace Sori w/ Micah
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
well it's about as good of an idea of his.
if we are kicking dead horses……… we might as well throw that one in also.
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
thats not a new can of worms
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
micah at leadoff is
:-P
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
my bad....
was thinking Micah in the outfield.
i think...
this is a brand new horse brought on by losing one of our best hitters last night and being forced to replace him with Koyie Hill. I don’t want to see this team losing 3-2 ball games to inferior competition. Just because we’ll still win the division by 5 games with or without Soto, doesn’t mean I don’t want to find ways to win by 10.
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by jameslcrockett on Apr 8, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto is out for one game
It sounds like he’ll be back by Friday. If he’s going to be out for an extended amount of time THEN you start experimenting with the lineup if you’re struggling to score runs.
But we’ve lost 1 game. 1. Soto hasn’t even been out for a whole game yet.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I think of it like this
When we have our full lineup the guys at the bottom of the order get on base a lot, Theriot and Soto will get on, the pitcher can bunt them over/drive them in and then Soriano comes up with runners on.
And now im done
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yes...
when we do Lou should be able to pick the names out of a hat and it really wouldn’t matter all that much.
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by jameslcrockett on Apr 8, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
He slugs about
50 points higher as a leadoff man.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
We were the #2 scoring team in BASEBALL last year with Soriano hitting lead-off the entire year.
Case closed.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
not to mention
we won 97 games
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Those solo shots of which you speak
3 of them are bound to be 2-run shots as Lilly goes 4-4 and pitches a 1-hit shutout.
"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
1-hit shutout?
What’s wrong with him?
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
I think he meant
A negative 1 hit shutout.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, a -1 hit shutout
that makes more sense
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Your signature
and that horrible line make me want to kick you in the shins.
And we ARE NOT having the “Fonz is not a leadoff hitter” discussion again.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't even know what this is supposed to be
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Niether do I
I can see this guy is hailing Fonzie who’s supposed to be god, but what does it have to do with the subject?
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
praying to TRL?
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
It IS Easter on Sunday.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
also my anniversary!
I can’t decide if this is good or bad…
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
kick away...
if it makes you feel better and that’s all you have to offer. Where did I say he wasn’t a leadoff hitter? He’s not a leadoff hitter. That’s a fact… I said he’s the best POWER hitter on the team… and without Soto in the lineup, that’s what this team needs.
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by jameslcrockett on Apr 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano IS a leadoff hitter....because that where Lou puts him...
just like Ryan Theriot IS a shortstop.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
But
Is Ted Lilly just a pitcher?
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Ted is sooooo much more than that
Including, but not limited to hitter, awesome at life person, Molina boogeyman, Lou’s best friend, and many other things.
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Ted is sooooo much more than that
Including, but not limited to hitter, awesome at life person, Molina boogeyman, Lou’s best friend, and many other things.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
And for all the other things
Ted is… you should check out his fanclub. Which is hysterical.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I think
Al is the only one who agrees with this logic.
"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
Which logic is that?
I can’t follow the thread, the original is too far up.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Just being
sarcastic…..need one of those flashy signs ;-)
"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
He was stating
Soriano should be moved down in the lineup.
"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
for pete's sake
let’s discuss the ridiculousness of thinking that Soriano bats first for any other reason than IT’S BECAUSE LOU WANTS HIM TO!
You think our offense depends on THERIOT???
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Chuck Norris and Ted Lilly walked into a bar.
The bar was instantly destroyed, as that level of awesome cannot be contained in one building.
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
All right kids
Off to see if the bar has the EI free preview rolling. TTYL.
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
see ya later!
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Bye
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Talk about lucky
Beltran, Wright, Reyes, and Delgado all played 159 games plus last season for the Mets
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That... is going to be hard to repeat.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Tigers jumping on Toronto
3-0 in the first.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
Got to run....
promised I’d go to the gym for a little while.
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
Delgado sends one to the moon against Volquez in the first
I really like having EI free this week. I’m going to miss it a lot.
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With Soto hurting
can Micah catch?
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Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
then Ted would pitch and catch
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Ted Lilly's
curve ball just cured cancer.
"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
Human cloning is outlawed
because if Ted Lilly were cloned, then it would be possible for a Ted Lilly curveball to meet Ted Lilly bat.
Physicists theorize that this contact would end the universe.
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Yo SWL
May 22, 23, 24 – Cubs @ Padres weekend series. ready for some howry cow action?
the pink hat guy is my father
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
i will not be missing that series
i know i said that last year but for real this time, i will be there
the pink hat guy is my father
thank god for Ad Block Plus
even though she’s from Alaska…. she hives people the wrong image of us idiots.
can we not go there?
please?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
sry...
I’m just bitter that as an alaskan, she gave the world an image of us as rubes and hicks.
Funny...I always tought of Alaskans as goldminers and sealhunters.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
that's right....
rape the land and pillage the women :P
No
I just come here to get away from politic talk.
And I don’t want this to turn into that.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed...she makes me think Eskimos are hot.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
There's only one woman from Alaska who matters on this site.
Emelie.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
She not technically FROM Alaska...she just lives there now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
you gunning for the position
of cable guy, Al?
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm reporting you for posting that hidious picture of that stupid woman.
I request 5 EA pictures as retribution.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
not
until Hoff plays. You don’t want to blow his wad.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Pottergasm?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
mlb radio
anyone able to get the WGN broadcast through MLB Radio yet?
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alright!
here we go!
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brownies?
I mean… really?
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Cue Van Halen
and Jump! (to the game thread).
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